Great pulled pork in a pita wrap topped with Cole slaw at a reasonable price. Served hot and fast. Many other options on the menu, including bowls. read more

Great pulled pork sandwiches. Service is personal and professional. These guys know their customers and care about connection and quality.

Not sure why all the dislike - this was a good lunch sandwich that was made to order, quickly served by a person who was helpful and friendly, and the Hot BBQ Sauce was actually spicy hot and tasted good. The "bun" was actually like a tasty neutral gyro round kind of taste and dough, that held up real well to the wet and (could have been messy) beef bbq I ordered. My side of potato salad was marginal, the side of coleslaw was better, and I was filled up just right for lunch. My lunch partner had the BBQ pork, and said it was fine. He like the free refills on his ice tea, and was happy with his sandwich as well. I drive past the Okemos exit all the time, and will plan on stopping in again. It did not blow my socks off, but then it is not like I was in Memphis or Dallas ;) It was a good value and fast, in a clean mini dining area. See you again soon! read more

Not impressed at all. Pork is definitely not fresh made, more like out of a can (mushy) the Mac n cheese and baker beans, the same. No real flavor just blah. What made this better was wrapping the pork in the garlic flatbread. Will not return, I wish them luck. read more

BackYard Bar-B-Q - 1/2 pound BBQ Pork Platter w Mac n cheese and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

I am not impressed at all. I stopped in because it was close to my hotel. I asked the guy at the front "what was good" since this was my first time here... kind of gave me a blank look... so i went with the bbq chicken platter( i think this is where i went wrong). Next i asked hey what sides are good here.. he pointed to where the sign was and told me those were my choices... so i went with the macaroni salad and some marinated veggies ( both cold)there was nothing at all in my macaroni salad besides the mayo dressing and noodles(see pics) and the veggies-had no type of taste. The best thing was the bread it was absolutely amazing, the chicken on the other hand didn't have much seasoning at all it wasn't terrible.. but it wasn't good. I wont be back the service wasn't good at all and the workers just weren't friendly. read more

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Best pork sandwich in the area. Great sides and fresh ingredients. I won't go anywhere else

YUMMMYYY. went on a weekday lunch time and was PERFECT. so cheap and good for the portion. the garlic flatbread = HEAVEN! must get

Caesar Salad - no dressing. It saddens me that I had just about almost finished my salad until I became more observant of what I was eating. Bugs... good source of protein but I definitely wasn't wanting bugs to be my intake of protein. read more

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We were in the mood for some BBQ, but didn't have a lot of time to stop and eat. Backyard BarBQ helped scratch that BBQ itch while filling our bellies and getting us back on the road! The pulled pork is a great go-to, and I love it with the slaw on the warm flatbread. I may never go back to eating my BBQ on a bun again! Their homemade BBQ sauce is pretty solid so feel free to pour some more on your sandwich or grab a bottle to go! read more

BackYard Bar-B-Q - Pulled Pork: hickory smoked, topped with slaw, served on warm flatbread. Super-tasty! - Barbeque Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

Weekends the pork is heated in the grill which leads to burnt bbq sauce Price gouged when I ordered unsauced pork, shouldn't cost $5 more than pork with sauce read more

So so good! Ordered the BBQ beef with Mac and cheese and cole slaw. The beef is amazing just like bbq I've had in Texas! Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Cole slaw is the reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. It was bare and and flavorless. No dressing or seasoning. I would totally recommend this place! read more

Backyard is a great place for lunch. It's a fantastic choice that beats any other chain sandwich shop that runs abroad in Lansing. Never categorize Backyard as a barbeque restaurant though, if that's what you're looking for. This is strictly sandwiches and easy fare. I recommend the barbeque chicken sandwich with a side of baked beans (although the sandwich should fill you up by itself). Make sure to get a cup of extra barbeque sauce to cover your sandwich; I find the sauce to be a bit light when served ordinarily. My favorite part about the sandwich is the relationship between the melted cheese and pita bread... That last part makes me sound like a fat person. But it's sooo good... read more

We visited Backyard on our quest to survey every restaurant in Lansing.. I can say this one got the thumbs up for lunch in the Capitol. They've got the funky capital hours (10-3) so don't come for a lazy dinner though... I had the pulled pork sandwich served on the yummy flatbread which was very good. The pork was seasoned & sauced perfectly (not too overwhelming but still BBQy); the warm flatbread was a great way to package it. My BF had the beef sandwich (in the same flatbread) with chese & onions & it was also very good. The sides, however, are limited to macaroni & potato salad, bagged chips, veggies & flatbread. I wouldn't suggest the potato salad. I'll revisit for many lunches to come I'm sure... read more

I was in Green Acres to have talkstoofastformetounderstand's car serviced. Expecting to be out of the dealer before noon, I had no lunch plan. Getting out after noon and very hungry, I fired up Yelp! and let it's cadre of semi-professional food critics lead me to a great place. Good move on my part. BBBQQ (I made that up-can you tell?) is a clean and simple (read minimalist) eatery that offers a unique take on that summer fav-the BBQ sandwich. Your choice of meat served on a flat bread with cheese and sauce. No fried sides. I ordered the same sandwich as Cristina F's BF: beef with cheese & onions. Then in typical guy fashion I ignored her warning against having the 'tater salad (hat tip to Ron White). I have to say I was pleased with my choice. My love of 'tater salad (Ron White nod #2) my MIGHT have influenced that a little. Backyard Barbeque was a gem. Hopefully talkstoofastformetounderstand rips through the miles leading up to her car's next service trip quickly! read more

3.5 stars... four stars as a sandwich place, 3 stars as a BBQ joint. Definitely not traditional BBQ - sandwiches are served on grilled pita with a host of toppings. Will have to try more items to see if my BBQ taste buds are satisfied (such as the meat plates). The deli/coney items on the menu also detracted from my expectations. But the sandwich was surprisingly good. Watch for the update... Tried the pulled pork; comes topped with slaw, sauce, and cheese. A good deal for $5.50 - seems light, but a rather filling sandwich. As I've never had this pita concoction before, I was skeptical... but the flavors worked well and it held together nicely. I guess I'm just used to meat on a bun, but this creative excursion was a nice detour. Smoker is allegedly out back, and the pork had good flavor and smoke, although some bites were a tad chewy. Yes, they're easy to drive past, but there's plenty of parking if you find it. Interior is oddly decorated, but who cares - I came for the food. Note: it does close a bit too early for my normal late dinners so probably make this a lunch stop. read more

Oh Backyard BBQ! How I just happened to stumble upon you after nearly a ten year hiatus. I forgot what great sandwiches you offer! Service and food is GREAT!!! I recommend the New Yorker!!! read more

Whoa this was way better than I expected. The meat is so flavorful and it's nice and clean inside. also quick and inexpensive! They put the bbq in a piece of warm flatbread and wow it was good! read more

BackYard Bar-B-Q - That's what I call character! - Barbeque Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on pita...yum yum yum! The best sides are the veggies or the Sun chips. I don't personally know of any other BBQ sandwiches in the area (doesn't mean there isn't any though!), but it wouldn't matter as I love them here. Unfortunately, they are not open on Sunday, which for some reason I'm always wanting one then and half the time forgetting they're closed. Big John's is the next best place to hit if you do that. ;-) I've not tried any other sandwiches here, but I'm sure there is enough to choose from to satisfy most everyone. The gyros sounds good but I always end up getting bbq...Once I find something I really like, I usually stick with it. Give it a try and let everyone know what YOU think! :) read more

No flavor at all and very poor service. Took forever to get my food and the bread was very soggy and cold. Employees were very unfriendly.

Pretty good bbq. I enjoyed their ribs and pulled pork entre. Was not a fan of the mac and cheese. It's worth getting to them earlier rather than later but don't go too late hey close at 7pm-ish. read more

Open till 7 (it's 5:15), neon sign says open, door locked and people just hanging out inside. Just because they say they are open does not mean they are so be aware. read more

Wow this place is great!! A hidden little gem! My husband and I were driving on our way to the west side of the state, and wanted to stop someplace quick for lunch. We passed this place just as I was yelping places to eat around us, and the previous reviews were good, so we stopped. And wow we are so glad we did! The service was great; very polite staff. We both ordered pulled pork sandwiches, which come with coleslaw on them. The meat and slaw come wrapped in a warm pita, which is very delicious and fresh. The meat was tender, moist, and perfectly sauced. The BBQ sauce was sweet, and slightly tangy. Delicious all around. The slaw on it was a perfect blend of tangy and sweet, a nice crunchy compliment to the tender pork. I ate the whole thing! I had a side of baked beans, which were good. We were very impressed and will definitely be back! read more

Found this place while we were in town for a wedding. The pulled pork sandwich is on a flatbread and it is amazing! The mac n cheese was perfect. The perky turkey sandwich was also very good. Service was fast. Highly recommend visiting. We have to say...even buckeye fans can enjoy good Michigan BBQ #gobucks read more

For what it is, I think they do a pretty god job. This is basically a barbeque sandwich restaurant. Its not flashy, their menu isnt huge, but what I had tasted pretty good (BBQ beef sandwich). Its a quick, convenient place to eat lunch if your in a hurry and its located smack in downtown Lansing. read more

Based on the good reviews of this restaurant we decided to try backyard bbq. What a disappointment! In the first place it was not a good value. The pulled pork sandwich, their specialty, left you hungry. The optional sides were small and expensive, about half a cup of potato salad for $1.15. Plus it obviously was not house made. You can pick it up at the grocery deli. The one choice of bbq sauce was basic grocery store variety. We left hungry after spending over $17 for the two of us. If your craving bbq or pulled pork go elsewhere read more

Very interesting take on BBQ. I really enjoyed the flatbread with pulled pork.

2.5 stars 1 for cleanliness, 1 for cheerful service, half star for food It's a lunch counter/sandwich shop that happens to offer a few barbecue selections. "Picnic" themed interior dec. Sufficient tables, insufficient napkins. Moist wipes would be helpful. The pulled pork sandwich avoided dryness because it was dripping a sweet tomato-y bottled sauce (not my favorite flavor). A few dashes of hot sauce from the bottle on the counter helped cut the dessert effect. Meat varied from pulled strands to big chunks, but had good slightly smoky flavor. The cole slaw topping also dripped sweet slaw sauce. The unusual flatbread wrap was a nice touch because it had the tensile strength to stand up to all the moisture. Potato salad was refrigerator cold (i.e., way too chilly) standard food service prepared salad. The ingredients seemed to be only potatoes and mayonnaise. No onion, celery, radish, dill, parsley, or anything else with taste. Edible, but flavorless. Bottom line - Come here if you're nearby and want a quick inexpensive sandwich or lunch plate. But if you're craving true barbecued meat dishes and tasty sides, go elsewhere. read more

The BBQ pork has good flavor. Not a fan of flatbread but that's a personal preference. As far as flatbread goes theirs is good. Marinated vegetables I had were a little bland. read more

Phili Steak. Mmmmmmmmmm. Pulled Pork Sandwich. Ahhhhhh. This place is solid.

Best pulled pork sandwich you'll ever have! The flatbread and slaw are a perfect pair with the pork! I recommend this place to everyone!

I absolutely love this food. The decor threw me initially, but I was happily surprised by how good the bbq chicken was. I was even happier when I tried the pulled pork. They do close early. Serving size might be a little small. Ambiance isn't great. But the food is stellar, relatively healthy and fast. My favorite restaurant in the greater Lansing area. read more

I had the BBQ pulled pork. The food is edible, but for the price it is not very good. First of all, this is not a BBQ place. This is a sandwich shop. If you want BBQ, you will be disapointed. Next, the sides are small. Third, they charge for refills on drinks. Fourth, the pulled pork is generic and very sweet. All in all, I would not eat there again. There are many, better options for lunch in Lansing. read more

Go here! I have gone here weekly for 11 years. It is my go to lunch spot. Fantastic bbq and sandwiches made consistently and well! Best kept secret of Okemos! read more

it was the only place open by my work and I didn't have my car (snow day) so I went here for a veggie sandwich (don't eat meat). Menu said "variety of grilled and seasoned veggies" for $6. It was some frozen mushy veggies from a bag (cauliflower carrots and broccoli) with NO sauce or cheese. I know this place isn't for vegetarians but this was a COMPLETE RIP OFF. read more

The guy behind the counter was not pleasant. My questions were far too annoying like, are the veggies grilled? Although he said they were, they were not. I had a really, really disappointing "grilled veggie" sandwich. I think they were microwaved and covered in a fatty substance. But the guy. He should just quit since he hates the job so much. I hated my lunch today. Bread was yummy. But so not work $7! read more

we love their pork bbq sandwich with coleslaw! its terrific! this is not a franchise. its owned and operated by local people! i think you will be pleased if you try them and come back when you want good home cooked or bbq'd food! dave & teresa from williamston read more