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    Bar-B-Que Caboose Cafe

    3.8 (179 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Abigail R.

    Maybe I am spoiled by TX BBQ. They no brisket! I got the platter to taste everything. The coleslaw needed more mayo, the mac and cheese was very good, the Jambalaya was unfortunately bad and questionable. It tasted like pace picante sauce as a base/roux. For the meats we had the pull pork it needed for seasoning or marinating, the sausage was good and the ribs were very good! They fell off the bone and the guy who cooked them was proud as he should be. He was very nice. On the baked potatoes they need to put the butter on as its freshly hot to allow it to melt. Our waitress was super sweet and a gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms are clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sharon P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Funky little place in the Jack Daniel square for a quick bite after our whisky tour.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very friendly service and food came out fast and was good. My tummy was happy, what more could I ask for?!

    Ivy Y.

    I stopped here on my way through Lynchburg and was so excited to see a fried bologna sandwich on the menu. I got it with a side of potato salad and it was delicious! The decor was quite unique. So much to look at and I loved the vibe. I made sure to get a few souvenirs by the register before leaving. If I'm ever in Lynchburg again I will for sure stop and get another friend bologna sandwich!

    Piggy Mac n cheese
    Christi R.

    We stopped here after a tour at the JD Distillery. Much better bbq than Martin's in Nashville, this is a kitschy little place that has been in business for 28 years. We read the other reviews and ordered a few things off the menu: Piggy Mac n cheese, side of ribs, pork sandwich with red beans and rice. The ribs were really good, with a nice bark. Their sauce was good, too. Service was friendly if a little bit "too much" - we kind of felt rushed by the server because they stopped by so many times.

    1/2 Rack Rib Plate
    Elizabeth M.

    Was trying to go have lunch at a nearby restaurant that had a 2 hour wait and instead walked into the little city center and stumbled upon this little bbq gem!! The most delicious bbq and I had already had a few southern experiences but this one hit! I hadn't had the chance to try gumbo and OMG ‍ I couldn't ate a whole bowl of gumbo and been a happy camper. The bbq itself was just wow too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was also great! Very lively and chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The girls are just moving all over the place multitasking, taking orders, bringing orders. I really enjoyed dining at this establishment. Especially after a fun morning touring the Jack Daniel's distillery. Great area too for shopping for Jack Daniel's souvenirs.

    Al B.

    We stopped in for dinner after our Jack tour and we were very hungry! Food was ok, I had the smoked chicken sandwich which chicken was a bit cold, Mac and cheese was pretty good but could use a little more cheese for flavor. My mom said the ribs were good just a little dry but sauce fixed that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very unique decorations, the train going around is cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was so kind and was very efficient and did great at checking in!

    CJ F.

    Excellent food and friendly service!!! Must try: loaded baked potato topped with pulled pork, drizzle with Caboose's own BBQ sauce--lip smackin' good!!

    Mariana B.

    It has a nice environment, staff were friendly. Food was very good. Pizza barbecue yummy, smoked chicken sandwich was very good, and ribs was good.

    Menu September 2022
    Amanda C.

    Tasty BBQ and affordable prices! We ordered the half rack of BBQ ribs, the pulled pork sandwich, and the smoked sausage sandwich! The half rack of ribs were tasty. They were tender and fell off the bone. The Mac and cheese was a side which was creamy and tasted homemade. The beans were sweet. Docked 1 star because the ribs still had the membrane in the bottom - but still delicious! Pulled pork sandwich with an upgraded side of Mac and cheese. Devoured within minutes. Very tasty with their spicy BBQ sauce. Smoked Sausage Sandwich with a side of red beans and rice (and more sausage) is packed with flavor and just the right amount of heat! Add sauce if you like, but it didn't need it! I will return!

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    Dan A.

    My wife and I stopped in for lunch after visiting Jacks place up the road and we were glad we did. Great service and excellent BBQ. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have lots of interesting autographed photos on the wall to enjoy as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Bonnie S.

    We had a quick and delicious lunch here after the Jack Daniels tour. Everything was tasty and and the perfect portion. Our waitress was hilarious and fast. The place is very fun and it was jam packed on a Tuesday afternoon. Not sure what the bad reviews are from, I'm glad we ignored them!

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    waited for an hour and never got our food! never seen anything like it. go anywhere else

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    Barrel House BBQ

    4.4
    (727 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    10/10--absolutely worth the stop!…read more If you're heading to Lynchburg for the Jack Daniel's Distillery (or any of the nearby whiskey distilleries), do yourself a favor and eat at Barrel House BBQ afterward. First things first: if you're a die-hard brisket lover, just know they don't serve brisket. But honestly? Their ribs more than make up for it. Coming from Florida, where truly great, non-franchise barbecue can be hard to find, we're always excited to try local BBQ when we travel. Barrel House absolutely exceeded our expectations. We ordered the three-meat platter with sides (and couldn't resist adding a couple of extras), and every single bite was fantastic. The meats were tender and juicy, nothing was dry, and the barbecue sauce was incredible. What really made the experience stand out was the atmosphere. It's a small, tucked-away hole-in-the-wall that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. You can grab a marker and sign the walls, which was a fun touch, and they also encourage guests to leave signed dollar bills that are donated to a charitable cause each year. It's those little details that make places memorable. The owner (or manager--I never did ask which) was outstanding. Even during a busy lunch rush, he was everywhere at once--helping customers, running food, supporting his staff, and making sure everyone was taken care of. You could tell he genuinely cared about both his employees and his guests. Sometimes the best restaurants are the ones hiding down a side street, and this place proves it. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Lynchburg. Highly recommend!

    Loved the location of this place. Spacious and roomy. Plenty of seating…read more The service was great, very fast, attentive and efficient. The waitress was friendly and gave some amazing recommendations!! The sandwich was a nice touch. Very original and filling. Their potato salad was one of the better ones I've had in a long, long time. The vinegar slaw was great and original as well. Nicely done. The best part of this meal were the ribs. I have got to say that these were the best ribs I've ever had in my life. And, let me tell you... I've had a lot of ribs... the meat just melted off the bones. The flavor was next level. And, the proportions of meat to bone are ones I've never seen in my life, not even at a backyard barbecue. If you haven't been and are in the area, go check it out!!! You won't be disappointed. Ah-mazing!!!

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    Southern Perks Cafe & Bistro

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    Popped in before Jack Daniel's Distillery tour. Apple…read morecinnamon scone and a breakfast burrito to share. Very good, quick nice folk service and cool eclectic cafe. Adding current updated menus.

    After a wildly unsuccessful visit to Lynchburg for lunch (1st choice was unexpectedly closed for…read morethe day, 2nd choice insisted that I sit with strangers if I wanted a spot), I wandered to Southern Perks desperate for...anything. Their menu has sandwiches, pizza, and coffee drinks. I intended to eat lunch because I was hungry. It was around 1:30 in the afternoon on a Monday and there was absolutely no one in there. An employee came out from the back after a minute or two, but the eerily empty environment and somewhat odd smell in the space dissuaded me from actually ordering a meal. Instead, I wound up ordering a small iced white chocolate mocha to go. It was pricy for a small iced coffee -- over $6. The employee went to the back to fix it for me. It took a few minutes but nothing unreasonable. She brought it back out to me in a cup that looked like a hot latte cup, but it was fortunately made correctly and iced. Overall, it was...fine. Not super creamy, pretty thin and almost watery instead of milky consistency. Decent white chocolate flavor but not a ton of coffee flavor. For the price, I probably wouldn't get it again, but it was serviceable. I dunno, I feel like I'm maybe being a little unfair because of my overall poor experience in town, but given the one thing I tried was resoundingly average, I guess I stick by my 3 star rating. Hoping for a more successful venture the next time I return to town.

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    Common John always impresses me. In a small town, this is not just a brewery, but a restaurant and…read morea community hangout. I stop everytime I head down south from Nashville, usually working in the side room for half the day so I can avoid rush hour in Nashville. From a beer standpoint, this is one of the top breweries in Tennessee. They are well known nationally, as well. The building is a warehouse looking structure on the outside, but they have nicely decorated the tap room. Ample seating both inside and out and they have bands on some weekends. I have tried the flatbreads, a couple of sandwiches, and the Dinosaur wings (only kidding, but they are the largest chicken wings they can buy, so ample sized). I prefer the wings most of the time - except their rendition of Nashville Hot - but this time opted for a meatball sandwich. If you are trying to be an Italian food afficianado, this might not be in, but the sauce works well with these meatballs and there is ample cheese. As one normally focusing on Keto, adding a fork meant I could eat the kibbles and bits and leave the bun. Two thumbs up. As for the beer, they have some of the best IPAs and I finally tried the porter this go around. Many of their beers are rated above 4.0 on untappd and it is not just a local bump kind of thing. The brewery, as a whole, is 3.92 and also well deserved. To my normal "Will I be back" question, I think the answer is already clear. I do return almost every time I pass by.

    Excellent food, drinks, and environment. My Reuben was perfect. We will definitely come back.read more

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    10.9 mi
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    Love coming here one of my favorites. Fish baked potato coleslaw hushpuppies black berry…read morecobbler!!!!!!!!

    This was my 3rd time at Granny Fishes. I always look forward to eating here when I'm in town…read morevisiting family. But something is changing and not for the better. Don't get me wrong, it's still down home fried catfish. And they have some of the best hush puppies you can find. But the quality of the fish, the declining service, and the uneven cooking is concerning. First off, you will have to wait to be seated. That is a given no matter what time you go. They are simply that popular. I expect that and have no problem with waiting. But don't seat my party and make us wait another 10-15 minutes to be acknowledged by the server. There is clearly not enough staff to handle the tables they have. I'd rather sit out front talking with friends and family than be sitting at a table being ignored. Once our server came and took our food and drink orders (she was really nice but obviously overwhelmed), she came back with all of the beverages but one iced tea. When we flagged her down, she apologized and said she'd be right back with it. She didn't return until our food was served. She apologized again about the missing tea and finally got it. The hush puppies were outstanding as always. But the fried catfish had an off taste. And she forgot one of the side dishes on three of our plates. I'm not sure if that was her fault or the kitchen but that doesn't make it right. My baked potato was not cooked through (yes, I had the baked potato instead of the standard fries, an odd choice I admit). The white beans were tasty but on the verge of mush, nothing like the saucy beans I'd had here previously. And our drinks sat empty for long periods of time before anyone noticed. This place is a hidden gem, out in the middle of nowhere, and people drive quite a distance to come here. It's a shame that the food and service seem to be declining because I always enjoy coming here....until this trip.

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    Hensley’s Corner Market and Grill

    Hensley’s Corner Market and Grill

    4.0
    (1 review)
    15.4 mi

    My coworker and I came in here for a late lunch after working across the street at Falls Mill…read more Hensley's somewhat recently took over this convenience store and we were curious about the food as we noticed across several visits the parking lot was quite full. Though I miss seeing the sign for its humorously named predecessor (the "beer, baloney, and more" store), Hensley's is an upgrade in terms of food! In addition to standard gas station snacks, Hensley's cooks up burgers and chicken sandwiches as well as a southern plate lunch each day. They also have a small salad bar. Desserts include fried pies; I thought I saw a sign for ice cream too though I never spied a machine. The place is hoppin with locals and it's clear word has spread. There's not a lot of super convenient options in the area but even still, we enjoyed our meal. My coworker had visited before on an earlier trip I didn't attend and she enjoyed their Philly cheesesteak. This time, she got a chicken bacon ranch wrap and onion rings. I ordered a hamburger with bacon and French fries. Their soda machine wasn't functional when we visited but we were able to get drinks from the convenience store side. Diet Coke only though, no Coke Zero and no Pepsi products whatsoever. /: Our food took a few minutes to come out but they were busy and it was clearly fresh. The burger came on a simple but soft bun. It had pretty good flavor, though I will say it was a touch dry in parts. Fries had a slightly frozen-ish texture and might've benefited from a touch more salt but they were hot and plentiful. The bacon on my burger was cooked very well and was nice and crispy. My coworker enjoyed her onion rings and said the CBR wrap was her favorite thing she'd tried so far. The menu covers a good many American classics and the plate lunch specials seem to change often and were quite popular on my visit. You pay at the counter with your ticket when you check out. I think the prices are fair. Service was nice and helpful. Overall, this is a solid stop for some fresh grub in an area that was previously mostly bereft of options. Give them a try if you're passing through.

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    Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue

    Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue

    4.5
    (4 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    In 2022, 85 championship teams from across the world convened in Lynchburg, TN to compete for the…read morecoveted title of "The Jack Grand Champion," and judging by their website the Grand Champion team receives a $25K check - not bad!!! my husband and I completed our training and received our Kansas City Barbecue Society [KCBS] BBQ judge's certification and were excited to attend [not judge but attend] our first BBQ competition! It's held annually in October and is such a lovely drive up to Lynchburg! Gary N did a great job of accurately capturing the "feel" of the event in his numerous photos posted here! There are a lot of vendors set up for this event selling eats, t-shirts, and more. There's a large, covered pavilion where the judging happens, and spectators can watch from bleachers. I don't recall the number of judges but I do recall at least one local "celebrity" newscaster among the judges. The Styrofoam containers for judging are deftly prepared and rushed to the judging area with immense intensity - it really is something to watch, and the "food runner" will scream at you to "get out of the way" if they need to! Others referenced free samples, which wasn't the case on our visit, except for the international area. No guests/visitors get samples of the competition BBQ to my knowledge. If you want lunch, you'll need to get something from the vendors. However, the international area competitors did offer us ample samples of their BBQ. They were all very friendly, too! The competition area is fairly spread out, so wear comfortable shoes and the entryway is sloped, so there's that. It's free as far as I know, and everyone should attend at least one championship BBQ competition - the Jack Daniels event is a well-run, fun one to attend.

    The damp weather did not effect the day much, but you had to come prepared. One of the best things…read moreof this event is the Fall Peak colors as you drive in from any direction. Coming from Chattanooga area we chose to take the scenic drive down the old highway from Monteagle through Sewanee. As you arrive into town you can start seeing the smoke and smelling the BBQ. This is a very small town but everyone seems to be selling parking. $5-$10 mostly. We parked very close to downtown. The square is fully covered with tents and vendors as you walk in, live country music is playing. All the downtown shops are open and plenty to explore and see in the town. However, food is in our mind and we continue down to the food tents and competition area. Lots of free samples, but I did not see any from the competitors which was a disappointment. But still plenty to see and try. They also have food instructions, vendor demos, Etc I do wish they would move this so it is not the same weekend as Tennessee vs Alabama. We left early to catch the game as I am sure many do. At the least put a big screen up for the crowd. Lynchburg is a great small town and one you should visit. Jack Daniels is a short walk and free tour. Great day.

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