I used 306 Barbecue in Athens to cater a lineal society meeting. I worked with Michelle to work out…read morethe menu details and delivery logistics. She was delightful to work with. The food delivery was scheduled for 12:00 to 12:15pm. Two gentlemen from 306 arrived precisely at 12;00. Our meeting was still underway with the Alabama Division President speaking. The gentleman were as quiet as church mice as they unpacked and laid out the food on the serving tables. I quietly met them in the hallway, paid them and thanked them for their professionalism. The food was delicious; smoked chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, dinner rolls, apple cobbler and iced tea. You can't go wrong with 306 Barbecue!

Meats and sides were absolutely amazing! We rolled past this on the way to Costco after getting off…read moreof the interstate. Decided to wait out the traffic there after getting gas. So glad that we did! We got the three meat combo with three sides. We went ahead and went with ribs which is a little bit extra. I'm so glad we did. They were fall off the bone but not wet if you know what I mean. The smoked turkey was outstanding and the pulled pork was really good. I liked their signature sauce in the pictures. They had other sauces up by the counter. It is a place your order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you sort of deal. Everyone was very nice and outgoing very helpful. Two TVs plenty of tables outdoor seating if you'd like. There was a party room it looked like as well.

Lawless is a nice BBQ place to eat. Amazingly fast servi e - if it was any faster, they would have…read morebeen handing me my order as I was getting out of the car. Good food selections. Everything I had was very good. The green beans were unexpectedly a bit spicy hot. The pulled pork sandwich was excellent, and the potato salad was very good. The iced tea was perfect. Don't expect chit-chat with the order taker, she was keeping the line moving - fast. It's definitely a place to come back to. (Don't tell them, but the prices are very reasonable.) A shame I can't give them 6 stars. With all of the places to eat in the area, a lot of people are missing out and spending too much by going someplace else.

I still love Lawlers! Like a favorite little black dress, it's comfortable, classic and reliable!…read moreDo you get a raging Smoke ring and an abundance of smoky flavor like Chuck Wagon? Or some items at Ted's BBQ? No. And that's okay! You do get consistency! Quality meats delivered by friendly folks and they offer poultry options like turkey and chicken (both are pulled which I like). Thanks Lawlers, we had your pulled pork and chicken last night for dinner along with your delicious green beans and barbecued beans and I enjoyed the leftovers for breakfast. I'll get thr Hubs to get more green beans next time they are always perfectly flavored and yummerriffic!

Best BBQ ever. My daughter and her family live in Texas and I have to ship them Whitt's ever so…read moreoften or if We are going out to visit I have to take it to them.

Oh yeah! Now, your…read moresandwich may be a little soggy if they don't drain the liquid off the slaw, but that's just part of the aura. Sides are good enough. Sweet tea is great. Great barbecue. WARNING. Watch the traffic turning in to the drive through. We ain't too bright and some idiots wait in the turn lane on Elm Street that is for the oncoming traffic. Parking is super tough too, but then you can walk up and watch the idiots while waiting. I always drive straight at them and then swerve at the last minute.

I just wanted to say thank you for donating lunch our unit at DHR! Most people don't know that…read moreMarch is Social Work Appreciation month. We are often left out when it comes to discounts and appreciation, but not today! Lunch was awesome and one less thing to worry about today! :) :) :)

Big Bob Gibson is known for winning the Memphis in May BBQ contest. 5 Grand Championship trophies…read moreand more than 13 first place finishes for pork shoulder. I have been eating Big Bob's BBQ my whole life. The quality and taste of the pork shoulder, smoked chicken, and Brunswick stew I recently purchased was very very disappointing. We ordered 2 pounds of pork shoulder. The meat had no taste. I couldn't detect hickory smoke. The pork was burnt and very fatty. The accompanying vinegar based sauce was not seasoned like previous times. Basically it was vinegar with little seasoning. 1/5 The smoked chicken, my favorite, was dry. I wondered if it was leftover from the previous day. The seasoning wasn't very good. 2/5 The Brunswick stew was not good. The recipe has changed. It tasted sweet which was off putting. I do not remember Brunswick stew tasting sweet. The quart of stew had 10 tiny pieces of potato and a few corn kernels. I saw some pork meat floating in a strange red colored broth. I remember when stewed tomatoes were in the stew. Not anymore. The soupy stew did not taste very good. 2/5 The potato with pulled pork was ok. The sauce given was a thin vinegar base that had little seasoning. The potato was the best thing I ate from Big Bob's. 3/5 I am thoroughly disappointed with the quality and taste of Big Bob's pulled pork, smoked chicken and Brunswick stew. I will return again. It will be a while though. I can't get this visit out of my head. This feels like a bad Twilight Zone episode. I really have enjoyed the foods from here in the past. Sadly, not this time. 2/5

Best darn brisket from Florence to Huntsville imho (you can ask for lean portions or the fatty…read moresection). I don't eat pork so can't comment on that.

Excellent service! Average bbq. The brisket was strongly, tough, and lacked smoke flavor. The…read morecaramel cake was the highlight of the meal.

On our way from Tennessee to Alabama, we followed Google Maps to a place with glowing reviews --…read moreand since I had my heart set on chicken, I thought we struck gold. Well, surprise! No chicken. But hey, we were already there and hungry, so we went with the meat sampler and some sides. The ribs had a little more "campfire vibes" than expected, and the pulled pork must've been feeling a bit shy because it came out cold. Luckily, the brisket and sausage stepped up -- my husband gave them two thumbs up (and he's picky, so that's saying something). The beans were simple, nothing fancy, but they did the trick. Was it the five-star experience I dreamed of? Not quite. But sometimes the best memories come from the unexpected stops -- and at least we left with full bellies and a funny story!

10 stars for this locally owned hidden treasure! The meat sampler was more than enough for 2!read more

This place is a gem!!! And definitely a new contender for some of what I feel is best bbq in town…read more We came here after we found the place we initially intended to go no longer operating on Wednesdays. Honestly pretty glad for that inconvenience, because it brought us to Barbeque Heaven! There's not a ton of parking, so come in a smaller car if you can. The inside is just a couple of tables and booths with plastic table coverings on them and you order at the counter. You can smell the smoke as you walk up and it smells delicious! I got the impression the man working the register was perhaps the owner. He was very kind, patient, and excited to share with us about their product. He had a good sense of humor and a warm laugh. My mom and I both got the lunch special -- a bbq sandwich with one side and a drink. The price was right and the portions were generous. We both got pulled pork on our sandwiches. I got French fries and she got macaroni and cheese so we could both try each. We also got to sample all three sauces: white sauce, slightly spicy, thinner red sauce, and thicker, sweet red sauce. Honestly, everything we ate was great. The pork was super tender, just smoky enough, and not at all fatty/greasy/gristly (which is my preference by a mile). Good ratio of burnt ends, too. My /only/ very minor critique is that the buns smelled a little weird. Idk if it was the bag they were stored in or what, lol. But they didn't taste weird at all, and their texture was pleasant, so not a huge deal at all. The French fries probably weren't fresh cut, but they were freshly fried, nice and crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside, with some flavorful seasoning coating the exterior. No ketchup needed! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, with some crispy cheese on top. We took a combo home for my dad and got him some fried okra; I stole a couple pieces and it, too, was delicious! Flavorful breading and perfectly crispy. Lastly, I nabbed a slice of their obviously homemade red velvet cake. I was too full to eat it til after dinner, haha. The crumb was absolutely perfect - super moist and delicate. The cream cheese icing was, as expected, sweet! But it wasn't crazy sweet and the chopped pecans added a really nice new textural element. This place is well worth the drive if you don't live nearby. I know I'll be looking for excuses to head out their way in the future to get some more delicious bbq.

2 miles from my house and just discovering it. This was amazing BBQ and Catfish sandwich! Fries…read morewere super (taste like butter!) and the Mac n cheese? Delish! Highly recommend you try it! Service was super friendly and helpful. We will be back...again and again!

This is a cute little cafe. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. The price is very…read morereasonable for our family of 6. The service was quick, and the food was delicious. The restaurant is very clean.

Came here for lunch with my parents on Tuesday. Comfy spot with simple but tasty meals…read more This definitely feels like a local spot -- lots of workmen and people who seemed to know the waitstaff. Menu consists of classic American fare, like burgers, patty melts, and chicken tenders. Fries, onion rings, and tater tots for your sides! They also offer daily lunch specials; on Tuesday it was spaghetti and garlic bread, but other days have plate lunches like country fried steak. This appears to be a pretty popular deal -- lots of spaghetti coming out of the kitchen! Our waitress proudly explained how they hand patty the burgers and hand bread the tenders, and how the salads are made with freshly pulled lettuce. She also told us she'd worked there a long time. Love a place that retains employees! Says a lot. Our waitress did a good job, too. My parents both ordered a hamburger and split an order of onion rings. I was gonna go in on a burger but couldn't resist when I heard the tenders were hand-breaded. So I had chicken tenders with fries. The burgers were great! Parents said they reminded them of old-fashioned diner burgers. My tenders were also good: crispy breading and all white meat. The onion rings were crunchy and the fries were crinkle cut and of ample portions. My complaints are generally small, but for what they are: wish the tenders, fries, and rings had been a little saltier, and I wish the ranch for dipping was a little thicker and less herby (kinda tasted like salad dressing ranch rather than buttermilk). Still, minor in the grand scheme of things! Thanks for an enjoyable lunch! :)