I personally think this is the best you can get in Utah. The owner/guy who started it did his apprenticeship at Franklin's in Austin which for those who haven't had Texas BBQ, Franklin BBQ in Austin is one of the most famous and consistently has a line out the door- there are a handfull of well-known places in Austin and Franklin is one of the top 3. The fact that we can have a piece of something authentic like that in Orem, UT is kinda mind blowing to me, and I haven't found anything better than Bam Bam's thus far. These guys have my vote for the best brisket and sausage I've had in the valley, especially their Jalapeño cheddar sausage - pretty freaking good. Brisket is incredibly difficult to find done well in our state. It's often times too dry no matter what, but it's been the least dry and honestly pretty good that I've found - is it Texas perfect/moist? Not totally there - but it is best in state, and I haven't had better here. I guess the best part of it all is that I took a 1/2 lb of brisket/pork/sausage and all the sides home and reheated it with a wet paper towel in the microwave for a minute 20 seconds and it lasted 2 days and was honestly still pretty damn decent in an impressive way. It far exceeded my expectations on not only fresh in restaurant (have had the brisket sandwhich and all the meats and sides) in addition to far exceeding reheating and traveling back to South Jordan from Orem and being in the fridge for 2 days. I love their buns, and the sauces are on point. It's still not what you can get in Texas, but it's definitely probably still the best you'll get in Utah. I haven't found better, so it's my recommended BBQ spot here in the state at home and it'll be where I pick up BBQ everytime I'm down in Orem. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Brisket Sandi/Mac side - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Bam bam's always hits the BBQ spot. I live the down-to-earth, edgy decor that makes anyone feel comfortable. Their limited menu speaks to the point that they are focused and and doing their thing exceptionally well. We typically get family-sized portions of brisket, pork, turkey, sausage and chopped meat with a variety of sides. It all slays. While their sauces are exceptional, their meats stand on their own and I often find that I don't usually use much of the sauces as I savor the taste of the BBQ. When thinking BBQ, they are always the first to come to mind. read more

I'm probably a little biased here, but Bam Bam's BBQ is BBQ heaven. Nobody does BBQ better than Cameron Treu. The brisket is to die for. Ribs too, and make sure to get you a plate of Swachos. read more

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The Brisket cold, the pork ribs cold. My Jalepeno sausage cold. The Bundaberg peach soda fire. Manager was grumpy too. Do not recommend read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - a bottle of bundaberg peach - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Brisket was moist and tender, picked up a to-go order for a business lunch. Bam Bam's is a great antidote to so many chain restaurants in the valley because the food Tastes Good. Rule #1 when eating at a restaurant- Tasty Food. Bam Bam's gets it. read more

I have eaten here more times than my cardiologist would have recommended over the past few years. Coming here for the 1st or 10th time and wondering what to eat. The answer is the brisket, just get the brisket. But you like ribs? great but get it with the brisket. Are you in the mood for pulled pork? That sounds delicious with a side of the brisket. How about a Chopped beef sandwich with a brisket topper? On one special visit the owner, Cameron, recommended a sandwich that I'm convinced will have taken a solid month off my life. The Sandwich in question was. Chopped beef sandwich Topped with brisket Topped with Sausage Topped with Pepper Jack Cheese. I didn't move for the rest of the day, I don't think I ate for a solid 24 hours. and it was sooooo worth it. The Good The Brisket.The Brisket. The Brisket. All the other meat is also amazing. Even the turkey is great. The sides are good, standard texas bbq sides. But you are not here for the sides read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

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The food is absolutely astonishing. Amazing. The brisket and pork is the bomb!!!!! Would suggest the swatchos! And the Mac and cheese! The service is the best I've ever had at a restaurant. They are very kind and friendly. I love the atmosphere at bam bams if I didn't live so far I would go there everyday! I as-well wear the bam bams shirt with pride knowing it's amazing bbq!!! read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Best food ever love it - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

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I came here for Father's Day, so I wouldn't be surprised when I walked in and saw how packed the tiny place is. I've heard about this place in a FB group so I got excited and decided to take my father to this place. Because of the special occasion, it took a while to find seats for the family. Once we were settled, the line starts to die down and gets a little quiet. I ordered brisket and sausgae links. For the side, I ordered mac and cheese. The meal is pretty tasty, reminds me of when I used to live in Texas. The mac and cheese was funny-looking because I've never seen anyone adding goldfish to it, but it's pretty cute since it must've been catered to kids. 4.5/5 I recommend coming here, especially on special occasions. read more

Brisket sandwich and potato salad were amazing. The Mac n cheese was not good at all; would not recommend. We got home with our order and found stale goldfish crackers mixed in with the Mac n cheese. What BBQ place puts goldfish crackers in Mac n cheese? So strange to me. Unfortunately, they also missed my order of Cole slaw, so I had to eat the sandwich without it. read more

Meat is sooooo delicious!!! Service , two thumbs up!!! Maaan! It was nice and hooott!! The 1st thing i look for is how they greet their customers. Then, the foooodd!!!! Big, Big plus , if towards, the end, they ask, how was it!! BBQ is the Booooomb!! read more

Delicious! The pulled pork is our favorite and every side we've tried is so good! Beef Brisket

I love their Mac n cheese and brisket! Although the workers there recommended the turkey, my whole table didn't like it. The turkey here wasn't as good as expected, as it was quite dry and didn't have much seasoning. However, the brisket was very good as it was quite fatty, and had just the perfect amount of seasoning. The only downside was that it was slightly cold when it was served. Side note: They also sell Bundaberg ginger beer here, which is awesome! read more

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2/4/2023 Today was probably one of the best BBQ I have had in Utah. Today I had a half lb of rib and a half lb of brisket and both were excellent. The only thing that would have made it better is if the meat was warmer. The meat was on the luke warm otherwise this would be a four star review. The service was really good and friendly. I will certainly come here again when I'm in town. read more

Good tastes, generous portions, nice vibe to the place. A little pricey in my opinion, but it was definitely a great meal. Would come back.

They were out of almost everything when we got there but they made us up some turkey snachos (not a normal menu item) that were amazing.

Bam Bam's is good. It's not great, it's not terrible, but it is good. We had the brisket swachos (nachos), some ribs and Mac and cheese, and they were all fine. I wish the nachos came with some.more toppings, like onion, jalapeno, beans or something, instead of just cheese sauce and meat. The ribs were fine too, as was the Mac and cheese. I don't think any of it was particularly amazing, but it wasn't bad. I've eaten BBQ at all of the local places (Wallabys, Smoking Apple, R&R, 5 Star), and this is in the top 3 of the 5. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Brisket swachos, ribs and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Best barbecue I've ever had. I usually get the brisket sandwich and the mac and cheese which comes with crushed goldfish crackers on top. Super fancy Coke soda machines. I've also gotten the sausages which are great too. Our favorite place to eat in the Provo/Orem area. Also great affordable prices. Lots of seating. Great for a last minute group eat. read more

Good Food Friendly service Ambience was nice Price is the only thing holding this place back. Feel like what I paid should Have gotten me at least two of the sandwich I got. Other than that this place is good. Not Texas level, but good for utah I guess. read more

We are visiting from the Midwest and are BBQ enthusiasts. We travel a lot and always look for the best BBQ around. We got the baked beans and they were good but spicy. The meats taste is 10/10! You will not be disappointed! The only thing missing was wet wipes for the bbq fingers after..lol The meats are so flavorful and tender. We got the pulled pork sandwich, ribs, and beef brisket. The brisket and the pulled pork are the best we've ever had. They have 3 kinds of BBQ sauce to put on. A sweet, a spicy and a Carolina (vinegar taste). The sweet was perfect for our taste. The view of the mountains outside the restaurant is beautiful! We WILL be back next visit to Utah. Delicious!!!! read more

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My husband is obsessed with finding good BBQ. He also researches and practices smoking meats constantly! He gives Bam Bam's a 5/5. Ribs, pulled pork, and brisket were all really good. Well smoked and seasoned. Mac and cheese was average. I personally ordered the pulled pork potato and dumped my coleslaw on top of it. Pretty dang good! I wasn't sure if I'd like the beans and nacho cheese on there, but it all went together really well. Atmosphere is casual. Great for kids and families. We will be back. read more

- The brisket was dry - The Turkey was good and had a nice smoke flavor - Small portions - Overpriced read more

This gem in Orem utah is a must for BBQ lovers. We tried everything and it was all first rate!! The walls are chalkboard and guests are invited to write and draw to their hearts content. I am an amateur artist and didn't once pic up a piece of chalk. I was too busy enjoying the wonderful food. read more

I had heard from a few different people that Bam Bam's BBQ was the best in Utah. I was glad I got the chance to try it. I ordered the turkey and brisket. The guy at the counter told me the turkey was the employee favorite and it was great and moist. I missed out on trying the Mac and cheese with goldfish because I didn't know about it until after I ordered but others there said it was good. Of the sauces I steer clear from the Carolina style vinegar stuff but the other two were good! It was a little disappointing they didn't have chicken because R&Rs is really good and I wanted to compare. read more

I heard about this restaurant from a podcast I absolutely love. We came down for a late afternoon lunch. The inside is set up like a total hangout spot which must be nice for bigger groups of people, I can see the benefits for sure The workers we interacted with were good, they knew how to do their jobs well it seemed, but they weren't super warm, like friendly really. Not the worst thing in the world, but it made it feel like more of a dude hangout spot. The food was the real star, as it should be. Real quality meat and a real decent quantity as well, I felt like the price was fair for what we got. I had the swachos, wow what a masterpiece, hats off to the person who dreamed this dish up. It had a lot of flavors and it felt like a beautiful mix of simple nachos mixed with the world of BBQ. I'm not going to lie, this is not my most favorite food genre, but this dish made me reconsider. My husband had a sandwich, he enjoyed it, filled him up. Good bun. The Mac and cheese was great as well, perfectly cooked noodles and the goldfish cracker topping was a really unexpected twist to it that really was a tasty addition. Our only real suggestion would be maybe some labeling of the sauce bottle on the table so you know what you're getting into. If we are in the area, we would be happy to stop by again to support a local business. . read more

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This place hands down best BBQ in UTAH! That is saying something coming from me who lived in the south for a spell. I recommend the pulled pork And the South Carolina sauce will change your life. Like it is legit the real deal. read more

Bam Bam's is a great locally owned BBQ joint and has a fun, casual atmosphere. I've always been a fan of their brisket and selection of sauces and I've never been disappointed the many times I've been. I did minus one star as I feel the prices are a little high compared to other restaurants in the area but don't let that scare you from giving it a shot! read more

AMAZING. Highly recommended!!!! My daughter and I went there for lunch. Delicious and great portions.

This is a solid BBQ joint. I didn't leave blown away, but I did definitely leave satisfied. I'd come back again. Today I got the pulled pork sandwich and loved it! The bun was so scrumptious! I love the space and the environment. They also have two of those high tech soda machines which is really nice. They provide wet wipes on the tables so you can wipe down after going hard on whatever meat you've chosen. I really appreciate that because then I don't have to hold back at all when chowing down. ;) Workers were friendly! A couple of noticeable ways then can improve? -They have three different kinds of BBQ sauces on the tables, but they aren't labeled!!! How am I supposed to know which is which? I even asked the worker which was which, but it was still a little confusing because they look similar. I was left to play a guessing game. -They can step up their game a little bit with the sides. I LOVE baked beans, but the beans here were forgettable. The mac & cheese was fine I guess. Even if they just plated it in a more appetizing way, I think it would go a long way! I will be back again and hopeful to continue to see improvements here! read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Pulled Pork Sandwich with the Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Absolutely the best BBQ joint in Utah. I've been to Pats downtown salt lake, Sugarhouse bbq and more. This is one you have to go out of your way and try. They have 3 sauces on the table, that I like to mix for my own sweet and spicy dipping. I always ask for the status of their burnt ends first off. And I buy as much of that as we need. Then Mac and cheese. The 3rd go to are the ribs. So well cooked. It's close to BYU and there are pics of winning bbq competitions over the years. A few football related things. Excellent atmosphere. Served on butcher paper as a plate. And the soda fountain is a Pepsi custom mix. So I do a Mountain Dew with peach. If you stop in just know I wish I could be there with you. read more

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I ordered the brisket "quacho" to-go. It was nice because they gave me the different foods separately so they didn't get soggy before I was able to eat it. Unfortunately, the corn chips I was provided were quite stale. It killed the whole dish for me since it's basically just BBQ nachos. The brisket was salty, but flavorful. The nacho cheese and beans were good. read more

This place is always fantastic. Their brisket and pork ribs are some of the best I've had. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Brisket (1/2 Lb), Swachos, Brisket Sandwich, Pork Ribs (1/2 Lb) - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Not a bad place if you just want some simple BBQ that tastes good! I love the relaxing, clean atmosphere, the friendly workers and the brisket is great! It is a bit pricy here, but I say if you have the funds to eat out, this place is great to be with family/friends! read more

There's a lot to love about this BBQ joint and a few things that were just okay. Loves: - The decor and ambiance of the place. Very cool inside and a great set up for a bbq spot. They have HUGE bottles of sauce on every table so you aren't having to hunt it down every where. Make sure and get your picture taken with the pig out front, he's pretty cool. - The sides were awesome. We tried the Mac and Cheese (the goldfish crackers on top were a hit), the tater salad (good vinegar flavor that I loved) and the beans. The beans were probably the best I have had in Utah. Yes, they were that good. - Bread and crackers. I know that sounds weird but some of us like to "mop up" and the bread and crackers combo is cool. The Really good: The meats we tried were good. The brisket sandwich was made with the flat so it was less fatty. My brisket platter was more point so it was fattier. That doesn't scare me but turned off the other people in the party. Good bark, not too much rub flavor, and the meat was smoked well. The wife tried the turkey and it was good too. Not too heavy on rub and the smoke flavor was perfect. I wanted to try the sausage but it was out (weird for a Thursday afternoon but it's bbq, I get it.) The only downfall (and it's a personal pet peeve) is the tip shaming up front. I detest the new POS systems that want you to tip right up front, before you are served. read more

We arrived a half hour before closing. They didn't have all the choices we were after , ribs, but the brisket was very tasty. We saw others including some police officers come in after we did. We were very happy they were si accommodating even on a late Saturday evening. Thanks, my check them out. read more

Food was great, customer service was great. Great environment and great staff! If I ever do visit Utah again, this will be my go to spot for BBQ. read more

Popped in today, and had the brisket. It was quite tasty. My only complaint was the meat was a little on the salty side, and not quite warm enough. The Mac and cheese was also good. read more

The meats were one of the best I've had. The sides were NOT good. I only ever want to share positive experiences but when you see a bunch of comments about the sides not being up to par, something should change. Months ago someone said that the Mac and cheese was tasteless and watery and it still is. The beans were undercooked. I would 100% still go back and just get meats. I got brisket and pulled pork and loved both. One more tip, please don't put receipts in the bag. It was completely covered in yummy grease but also I needed that receipt to submit for work. read more

We bought a bit of everything except ribs as they were out. Sauces were on the table so we could try all of them. Mac and Cheese was just okay but the other sides were great. Be aware that this is communal seating so you may get to know your neighbors well when it crowded. read more

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

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I have loved coming here for years. Great meats. I usually just buy a pound or two of brisket and pork and eat it over a few days. A few days ago, I went there for my last time though. I got food poisoning from some pork. No problem. I know the best of restaurants have that happen occasionally. I bought a whole pound, which is a fair handful of cash and the rest of it would have gone to waste, and so I took it back and explained that it made me sick and asked if I could have a refund. I fully intended to continue to eat there in the future. The staff member said he had to look up my order from my cc number, which is understandable. He couldn't find it, so he was proceeding to give me a gift card instead when the owner, Cameron Treu, came out of the back to ask what was going on. Before the staff member had finished telling him about my situation, and without looking at me, he shook his head and said, "No." I said, "What?" and he looked at me and said, "I'm not doing that. No one has ever come here with a hunk of cold meat and asked for a refund." I explained that it had made me sick and he just kept shaking his head. He challenged me to tell him exactly HOW it made me sick and told me that I must be crazy to think I could have a refund. I asked him if he was calling me a liar and he said he was and that he could "tell from the way I was acting" that I was full of crap. He accused me of trying to scam him. His idea of a clever comparison was asking me if I would "open up a bottle of peanut butter from Walmart and then take it back and expect a refund".... ? I guess he's never shopped at Walmart? Or ever learned anything about customer service. When I became upset and told him he was being an asshole for accusing a regular customer of lying about getting sick, he said, "See, this is how I know you're just scamming me. Look at your face! Look at how you're reacting! You're on camera, so just keep going!" and just smiled like he was the shit. I don't even have words for how absurd it was. I couldn't believe a business owner would treat a paying customer like that. Also, if I desperately needed cash, I wouldn't purchase some random meat from somewhere, wrap it in identical butcher paper and go into BBQ joints to scam $15 off of them. So I guess Cameron lacks sense in more ways than one if he thinks that's a good money making idea. Needless to say, I will never go back. So, he stroked his own ego and put on a nice douche-show for his staff, but he lost a frequent customer. He makes good meats. But that's all he has going for him. read more

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

My husband and I come here periodically, I don't recall previously seeing Turkey on the menu. Possibly the Turkey just never peeked our interest. We bought a half pound Turkey, half pound brisket, the jalapeño sausage, potato salad and Mac and cheese. The Turkey was amazing, juicy and tender, my husband and I LOVED the lean meat option. The brisket is always cooked perfectly in my opinion. The sausage and potato salad were a bit salty for our tastes. The servers are always polite, quick and efficient. I love the chalk art on the back wall in the dining area, I also love their logo. The only thing I wish they had on the menu is biscuits and a dessert, I'm such a dessert lover. It may be wishful but I'll keep my fingers crossed and eyes peeled for some future cobbler of some sort. read more

Bam Bam's Bbq - Lean brisket, Turkey, potato salad, jalapeño sausage, Mac and cheese, bbq sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah