Bam Bam's BBQ is first and foremost about buttery, falling apart smoked meat. The pork ribs I had were incredibly tender and juicy. A trio of traditional sauces complimented them beautifully. A minor drawback to fairly delicate flavor and texture of the meat is that aggressive side dishes like the ones I tried, potato salad and coleslaw, kind of upstaged the ribs. Strong recommend. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - I'll be back. - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Their staff is very friendly and helpful. Love how they make their Mac n cheese is al dente. The best part is topping it with goldfish crackers. The brisket is incredible. You can never go wrong with the fatty cuts. read more

Great bbq with plenty of options. We love the ribs and brisket and really like the cole slaw.

Maybe I just had high expectations hearing raves about this place. We were excited to come here. Went during lunch time and the line wasnt too bad. I had the beef brisket and potato salad combo. I love the bbq sauces they provided on the table. Here we go... I'm digging in. Mmm... It was good but a bit dry. I wish it was more juicy. The potato salad was a little bit on the mustard side. I've had better barbecue to be honest. And where would that place be if you ask? At home on my grill. Nevertheless its still a decent bbq place. Friendly staff and a happy atmosphere. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - $10.75 - Beef brisket sandwich with potato salad and drink - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

I used to work in Provo and would frequent this place because it was so damn delicious. I came by today for the first time in a few years and was surprised that, although arriving at noon, the parking lot was empty. Only a few patrons inside. This place used to run out of meat every day. I ordered the brisket sandwich and Mac and Cheese. Brisket was cold and dry. Bummer. Mac and cheese was bland, except for the literal goldfish crackers they crumble on top. $16 for a dry sandwich and goldfish crackers seems steep.. Love good BBQ, and this spot used to top the list in UT. read more

You gotta risk it for the Brisket. And by "it" I would lay down all that I have. This is the best BBQ in provo. read more

I keep thinking about the food. We ate there Saturday, it's now Thursday! Hubs got the swatchos and I got the pork sandwich, my daughter got the combo pork sand with the Mac and cheese. It was all amazing. read more

I went to Bam Bam's for dinner on Sept. 14th, and I have to say that I am not impressed. I ordered a Brisket sandwich with potato salad and coleslaw on the side. The Brisket was ok, 3 out of 5 stars (3/5). The BBQ sauce was cold, and didn't taste very good. (1/5) The Potato Salad was decent, (3/5) The coleslaw was cold, disgustingly slimy and tasted somewhat indescribable, not for a place with women and children, that is. I have eaten the moss out of an irrigation ditch before, and that tastes better than the coleslaw (not that I want any, again, either of them). (1/5) Is it worth the money? No. As said before, "This place is far from a Texas BBQ. Might be acceptable...in NYC." Note: you will see this is the same receipt as in another post on Bam Bam's. I lost my password and re-joined under a different name until I found my password. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

I love the ambiance in this joint, laid back, chill, and serving you tons of meat on butcher paper, long picnic tables, an endless soda fountain with so many possibilities, and a bunch of BBQ sauces to choose from. But since I'm not a huge meat fan, it feels so heavy. My kids all love the meat options but I find myself craving a salad. The cole slaw is not enough greens, so if you're all about that meat dinner, this is definitely the place to go. And if you have kids, do yourself a favor and get the huge thing of mac n cheese, because thank goodness it's not Kraft mac n cheese (is that anyone else's pet peeve with mac n cheese kids meal options?!?!?!, anyone?!??!!?) and get the ribs and the brisket. I used to love the nachos, but they're not nachos. They're chips with meat and cheese. To me, nachos has more - tomatoes, olives, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, etc., yeah, you get the point, and also you can tell I'm not a meat lover and a vegan wannabe, so take what you can from my feedback. hehee. read more

Great meat selections, and everything is delicious. Granted, it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it.

Go here a lot and I live right down the street so it's very convenient and amazing food. So why not give them a try.

This place deserves an extra dollar sign ($$$). It is seriously about twice as expensive as any other barbecue place in town. It is a fast-food-style, picnic bench seating restaurant. We went there recently and ordered the equivalent of what we would order at another place (sides, drink, meat) and our charges were $30-$40 per person. Don't get me wrong, the barbecue is excellent. I would rate it slightly better than R&R barbecue or Smoking Apple. But not twice as good. If you go, forget the sides, drink a water, and be prepared to pay. read more

After being sick for almost a week, I finally felt like eating and wanted something good! Bam Bam's is very close to our home and their menu looks great. My son went to get takeout and when he came home we were very disappointed! He ordered the BBQ Swatchos and was shocked to find he had to pour everything over the chips! In addition, the beans were not fully cooked! Not much is worse than trying to eat a pinto bean that is hard and crunchynd getting that crappy yellow nacho cheese that gas stations serve! My meal was even worse! I love coleslaw and this looked like it was two weeks old and tasted that way, too! Needless to say, it went in the garbage. No one else would eat it... The mac and cheese was horrible and had Goldfish on top! Who in their right minds puts Goldfish on mac and cheese? I would love it if I was ten, but I'm not. There did not appear to be any cheese on it! I dumped it out and found some sort of grey mixture, which I am sure they meant as cheese sauce. I removed the Goldfish, added shredded cheese and mixed it and still could not eat it. Guess where it went? The pulled pork sandwich was tolerable, but only after I picked out all the pieces of fat and sinew. UGH Two out of the three sauces were ok, the third was SO vinegary that it could not be used. Some credit must be given to Bam Bam's because I did call and speak with someone who took my name and the $35 we spent on lunch will be gifted back anytime we want to go in. I don't think it will be soon, but we will give them another chance sometime. read more

I eat here a couple times a week and always take clients and friends there. I get the turkey sandwich and eat it without any sauce. It has enough flavor in the meat. I've had brisket but love the turkey. For the side, I've gotten the beans and it's good, but prefer the Mac & Cheese. There are a few single tables or you can find a seat next to someone on a larger table. The restaurant is always clean, the food is awesome and the staff is always really nice. It's about $10 for a meal and very much worth it. I recently ate at the newly opened Spanish Fork location. The food and staff are exactly the same. The only difference is that they have a lot more single tables/booths. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

I've eaten from Bam Bam's food truck but not the restaurant. I had the snachos with brisket and pork. The brisket was great but the pork was mediocre. The problem with the nachos is that they are expensive-$12 and they get cold in about 10 mins. I had another plate with just meat and a couple of sides- possibly baked beans. Everything was pretty good just a little expensive. read more

Work brought me to Bam Bam's. I was told this place was amazing so as usual I refrained from reading the reviews before eating. I spoke with the two employees about the history and found out the style originated in Austin. Being from Texas and have lived in Austin, I was eager to see how this placed stacked up. I order the Brisket, Pulled Pork and Max n Cheese. It's was dam good. Portion to price was good and the flavor was on point. Service was quick, friendly and hospitable. The location was clean and inviting. Want some Texas style BBQ, come get some. Worth it. read more

Pardon me while I wipe the drool off my phone as I write this review... If you want true, authentic, Texas-style BBQ, you must come to Bam Bam's. I have been to Rudy's, Terry Black's, The Salt Lick, and even Franklin's in Austin, TX, and Bam Bam's is by far the closest thing to Texas BBQ you will find in Utah. The ribs are smoked to perfection. The smoked turkey is full of flavor. The sausage is juicy and spicy. But man oh man, the brisket the brisket is what makes Bam Bam's great. The fifth Yelp star is being withheld because of the coleslaw, which is just not that good at all. And the place seems a little run down and sometimes dirty inside. However, those two reasons will never keep me from being a frequent customer. Go Cougs! read more

Bam Bam, you did not disappoint! Been meaning to get down to UT Valley for a while to try this place out, and finally managed to have a reason to be down that way. I like the look and layout of the restaurant, very much like more of the BBQ places down south, with just a bunch of picnic tables, and the menu options and style of service. Basically you just order everything by the pound, no 1-2-3 meat combo plates, the only combos are with the sandwiches, so you just order the exact amount you want of each meat, and side, and call that good! I tried the Brisket, Pork, and Sausage. The Brisket and sausage were top notch, and the pork was decent, but nothing special. This is probably the best Brisket in Utah or at least tied for first. It was meaty, slices thick, and tasted like good beefy brisket, not like an overpowering rub or injection. Everything was pretty light on the smoke flavor, so if you are more of a smoky BBQ person, you may not love Bam Bams. The sausage was very unique and very very tasty. Whether you are a sausage person or not, I would recommend giving theirs a try. I just want to add that I dint care for either of the sides that I got. The potato salad was pretty bland, and the main strong flavor was one I didn't care for, which comes from the type of potatoes they use rather than seasonings. The coleslaw looked great, and was really promising at first, but again it lacked any real flavor or inspiration. Service was friendly, and you can tell the people that work there really love their job, love BBQ, and want to make a good impression on their customers. They keep the restaurant clean despite the TONS of customers they attract, and aren't afraid to ditch some of the real "traditional" BBQ, and BBQ restaurant mainstays in exchange for a better customer experience. Having the great big new pepsi machines, and a cleaner larger dining area, are a nice addition to the dingy hole in the wall type of place they are mimicking. Bam Bams is certainly making a play, and trying real hard to be the best BBQ spot in Utah, and I would have to say that they are doing a pretty darn good job of it. Just so long as they continue to stay true to the good, high quality, meticulously prepared food they are turning out at the moment, ad they continue to grow and expand, I think they will keep a comfortable place in the pinnacles of BBQ not just in Utah, but in the surrounding areas as well. If you want some great BBQ, give these guys a try, and trust the mountain of great reviews they currently own. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

My brother and his friends have been hyping this place up for a while, so I decided to finally try it with my mom on a work lunch break. And I gotta say, I was pretty disappointed. The turkey was pretty moist and good (4 stars), but the brisket was way too dried out (1 to 2 stars). My mom has cooked a tri-tip steak brisket-style, and that would have knocked the socks off of Bam Bam's. Please find a way to moisten up your brisket. read more

Our first time so we opted to get a little of everything (paid by weight) plus two small sides ($1.99/side). The lean beef brisket is OFF THE HOOK (that's a compliment) tender, juicy, and smoked just right for a Texas-style mouthful. Pulled pork is soft and tasty, doesn't need sauce (5 stars). The sausage is drier than most, spicy, and virtually greaseless. The meat slides off the ribs (I'd buy at least one)'. The turkey surprised us... it's perfectly cooked and slightly smokey, leaving you with tasting turkey instead of how other BBQ joints meat all taste the same. They offer full turkey breasts for Thanksgiving if you want to impress your guests ($30). Coleslaw can be drippy with juice and too zippy, but Bam Bam's BBQ has a fresh balance of veggies to flavoring in theirs. Their baked beans are NOT the soft, sweet, bacon kind. Instead, the pinto beans are cooked al dente with cilantro and have a savory flavor. I like less bite to my pinto, kidney, and black beans. Your meal is served sloppily on a waxed paper atop a plastic tray; practical with less waste. It didn't bother us, but it bothers some, so just letting you know. I'd like them to add fried cauliflower to the menu and have butter pats for the cheap white bread. Pepsi products are on tap, so you Diet Coke addicts might want to bring your own drink. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Buy by weight for a taste of everything! - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Uh... I would say Bam Bams is overall a 3-star restaurant. I had heard many good things about it so I was very eager to try it. Here is the rundown. 1) The food itself was pretty good. If I had to rate just the meat I would give it 4-stars. I got a brisket sandwich and it was yummy. It was a tad bit greasy and fatty but not over the top so I was fine with that. The BBQ sauces were Delicous. My favorite was the spicy one. The Mac and cheese was alright. I enjoyed the crushed goldfish crackers on the top, but I had to pay extra for the Mac. The Pepsi freestyle machines were pretty cool too. I enjoyed my vanilla Dr Pepper. 2) I didn't like the price at all. I am not a fan of restaurants that charge you for every little thing. For example it was 35 cents to add cheese to my sandwich. Mac and cheese was a side but cost extra. Overall I got a brisket sandwich with cheese and the Mac and cheese and my total was close to $14. I could have eaten three more sandwiches before I was full. So you know the portions aren't huge. 3) the place wasn't super clean. The only place to put dirty trays once done eating was on a chair with a paper sign saying, "place trays here." Overall I will not be rushing back but you wouldn't have to force me to eat here again. read more

Great buns for the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was great. Customer service was kind of lacking, but the food made that easy to ignore.

Average BBQ. Of course this is a review after eating at 7:00 at night, and I know that it has been sitting for a while. But here goes. Brisket was extremely over cooked. Fall-apart is just too much, and it turns dry. This was no exception. Flavorful, but dry. Ribs were also extremely overcooked. Also dry. Best part of the meal was the spicy sausage. Juicy, very flavorful, and spicy the way I like it. The sides were also not very impressive. Baked beans were trying to be chili beans, not baked beans. Too much chili powder. The coleslaw was unique, and not my favorite. I might try this place again for lunch when the meats are fresher. read more

Bam Bam's meat matches his size: Texas style! Get here early, because they smoke the meat all night, so when it is sold out, it won't be available until the next day. I love the picnic tables- you get to meet new people- and the food is amazing. I was expecting out-of-the-box sauces and coleslaw, but it was all fresh made the day of. The only think lacking was the size of my stomach- I wish I could have eaten more. read more

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Such wonderful food & owner! We ran into the owner at Disneyland a couple summers ago, and my husband even follows him on Twitter. My husband saw the owner's tweet about the business struggling due to COVID-19. So, at 8:30pm on a Tuesday night we were debating where to put our money to support our local Provo businesses... Chom or Bam Bam's? Well, it went to Bam Bam's & we didn't regret it because even after the end of the day, the pulled pork still tasted delicious. However, it's disappointing when you walk in to support the business & are greeted with a sassy attitude from the annoyed employee that impatiently spouts out, "We only have pulled pork left," before we even had a chance to say anything. Sure, I get it's 25 minutes until closing. But remember who your customers are - loyal fans who love your food & don't want Coronavirus to affect your business. Put a smile on, you're lucky you still have a job. read more

I've eaten at a lot of BBQ restaurants, particularly along the Wasatch Front. I would rate Bam Bam's in the middle of the pack. I don't dislike it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here either. We walked right up to order without a wait on a Friday night (usually not a good sign for a restaurant). The restaurant employees were helpful, but didn't seem particularly knowledgeable (I actually LOVE strong opinions when I ask "what is your favorite dish"... I hate the answer "oh I don't know, they're all good - translated, "I don't care, just order") We ordered a 1/4 pound of turkey (better than most, but not as good as Big Al's smoked turkey down the road in Provo), 1/4 pound of brisket (our favorite meat choice), and a pulled pork sandwich (decent pork, but even the employees said that they usually don't like the pork). They only had 2 side choices (they were out of the 3rd choice of beans), the coleslaw (not my favorite), and potato salad (waaaay too much mustard for our taste). The food is served on paper on a school tray--points for being unique, but kind of a strange way to eat meat just thrown on paper (see my picture). In my opinion, the sauces are what turned me off with this place. I've eaten meat before that was so juicy and flavorful that you don't need bbq sauce, but most meat flavors are enhanced by a good sauce. Bam Bam's sauces (tangy and sweet) are essentially 98% vinegar with some stuff thrown in. Seriously, I didn't even have to squeeze the bottle... it just poured out all over the paper on the tray (another reason I didn't love the way the food is served... too difficult to pour a little sauce and dip the meat like you would fries in ketchup). Granted, I'm not a fan of vinegar, but even my wife who loves vinegar was turned off by the sauces. We ended up eating our meats mostly without any sauce (luckily they were moist... points for that). Overall, I think this place has room to improve. The atmosphere is great, the smell not as bad as other smokey bbq joints (although my coworkers went for lunch and smelled a little like bbq back at the office), the service is reasonable, the sauces are sub-par, and the food is just average. I love bbq so I might stop in again if I'm driving past with my window open, but I'll wait a while to give them time to improve. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Turkey, Brisket, Pulle Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

I own a Traeger grill and often smoke my own briskets at home. I think I do a pretty good job and am happy with the flavor vs what I can get at a restaurant. Until now... Work brought in Bam Bam's for lunch this week and I was blown away. The brisket was tender, had a fantastic flavor and doesn't really need any sauce. My only regret is that there wasn't more. I hardly ever go out for BBQ now that I can do it at home but this brisket was next level. I also liked their cole slaw. It had a nice spice and isn't drowning in sauce. read more

Born and raised in Texas I've tried 3 other BBQ places here in Utah and they all disappointed. I had given up on finding real bbq until I met Cam and he told his story. This place was amazing!! I don't think I've had sausage this tender before. The brisket was spot on and the sides were delicious. I have finally found a spot that brings back memories and reminds me of home! read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Pork Swatchos were delicious. Big portion too! Tortilla chips covered in a yummy cheese sauce, beans, and sweet pork. I put extra bbq sauce on top (plenty of sauce on each table), and pickles. I also added a few bites with jalapeño for extra kick. You can add as many pickles, onions, and jalapeños as you want - they are right next to the soda machine. Also had a side of Mac n' Cheese. I know it sounds weird but the Mac is topped with crushed goldfish but it's actually really good!! Great BBQ. Best in Utah County for sure. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Since moving to Provo from Salt Lake, my wife and I have been looking for a new local barbeque joint. I pass by daily and have always been curious to try this place. Well I finally took the plunge and was pleasantly surprised. The meats were tender with a nice smoke ring. My only complaint is that they don't seem to offer combos like other places. Convos make it easier to try a larger variety of dishes. I bought a pound of chopped brisket and a pound of ribs. Will be returning in the future. read more

Best BBQ in Utah. Serves food to BYU athletics so you know it's awesome stuff. Opener player Hockey for BYU too.

Hands down the most authentic BBQ I've had since moving out west. I don't eat pork, so I've had the turkey and chicken, both of which are excellent. The potato salad is also really great. I love that they have cans of Tradewine available as well! You can't find that west of the Mississippi ever! I also like that I can make mango Mountain Dew with their soda bar. read more

Ok. On my series of BBQ reviews I have visited Bam Bam's BBQ. During this visit I sampled 3 items. The pulled pork sandwich, the turkey sandwich and the brisket sandwich. For the choices of sides I sampled the potato salad, macaroni cheese, beans and coleslaw. This BBQ joint serves the meat sans-sauce.there are 3 options on the table. A vinegar based sauce familiar to the central NC region of NC. A second sauce option dark and sweet with a little heat and a heavy molasses option as the third. All three stand alone as well prepared and balanced options. The meat was all well prepared, moist and well presented. The pulled pork was smoked but not overly. The best sauce paring iMHO was the carolina vinegar. The turkey which I expected to be dry was not and was the surprise of the day. Cooked thoughtless and sliced for the sandwich it really didn't need any sauce as the smoke was slight but flavorful. The brisket was well prepared and was a great balance of meat and fat I ate this with and without the sweet brown sauce. Each sandwich was presented on a freshly baked bun that was soft, light and was a compliment to the sandwich and didn't overpower the meat. The sides choices were plentiful with a few listed as premium. I found that the Mac n Cheese was the forerunner being creamy with a cheddar cracker topping. The potato salad is mustard based and tasty. The beans were not in my preferred taste range however did introduce me to a regional style that I will have explore further. The coleslaw is a rough chop cabbage white. It Was good and had a standard coleslaw profile. Recommendations would be the turkey or brisket combos with Mac n Cheese and potato salad. It's a must see when your In Salt Lake area. And I will be back. read more

Wow. Best brisket I have ever had from a restaurant. There is a beautiful bark on the outside of it and the smoke taste goes beyond just the outside of the meat. They asked us if we wanted fattier brisket (uh, yes!!) and i thought it was great they checked what type. The Mac and cheese is pretty good, too. The goldfish crackers are surprisingly yummy in it. We tried a slice of turkey as well and it was great. We will come back for sure. 10/10 read more

Meh. Oh, do I need to say more or can I leave it at that? This place is fine. It's got bbq nachos, which is certainly a novelty. It's exactly what it sounds like: chips, cheese sauce, baked beans, your choice of barbecued meat and sour cream (for an additional charge). I had the chopped beef, which was certainly flavorful and tender enough, but was nothing particularly special. It wasn't bad, other than perhaps a little more expensive than the typical bbq of this caliber, but the service was fairly fast, even during the lunch rush. Our group of 12 was completely served in about 10 - 15 minutes. Let's see... other things. There are a lot of long tables, so there's a chance you'll sit next to a stranger if it's a busy day and the map on the wall is pretty cool, especially since Utah has so many pins in it that it seems like it's been destroyed. I mean, really, this place is fine. Just not a ton to talk about. read more

I had the pulled pork sandwich, and my husband had the brisket sandwich, it was AMAZING! Associates had great suggestions for sides and explained to us each of the different sauces available, we both tried their original BBQ sauce which was delicious. Also I would highly recommend their Mac n cheese, I couldn't stop eating it! read more

The 2nd worst coleslaw I've ever had and probably the worst BBQ I've ever had. Don't let the 790+ great reviews fool you-- this place is terrible. Sauces lack flavor, the meat (turkey and pulled pork) tasted like they'd been boiled. The mac n'cheese had goldfish crackers on it--maybe to cover the lackluster flavor of the dish itself. Even the watered down Mtn. Dew wasn't enough to wash away the taste. Didn't even finish our meal-- actually threw it away in the trash can at another restaurant. $40 wasted. read more

I don't make it down to Utah County very often, but I've heard about Bam Bam's. So, I gave it a try. All and all, not a bad experience. I got the turkey sandwich with Mac and Cheese. If you read my reviews, you may notice that I tend to order Mac and Cheese if it is an option. The Mac and Cheese was a little subpar compared to other places. It seemed like it was a generic cheese sauce they put on some noodles, topped with crushed gold fish. The sandwich was good sized but I felt that the portion size was a little less than I expected and compared to other BBQ joints. The flavor was good and I enjoyed the sauce options they had on the tables. I kind of hated their parking lot. I parked in front and backing out was a bit of a joke, due to some vehicles parking on the street behind us. There was a parking lot to the side that I should have used for a better experience. read more

Bam Bam's is darn good!! I got the chopped beef sandwich, and it came with a side dish. I choose the mac n cheese. Both were great, and the portion was nice and big!! The soda fountain was cool, and the root beer was really good! I also liked the chalk board drawings on the walls... read more

I've been told from a native Texan that this is legit Texas BBQ. And I'll say the ribs were delicious. Not much bragging as far as the sides are concerned but the meat was really good. read more

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