Food is top notch, best bbq you're going to eat in sac, highly recommend arriving 30-45 minutes before open if you plan on getting the order you want, sides are as good as the meat, staff is super friendly, the owner also puts out water for people waiting in line. read more

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Went here on Friday for lunch with some co-workers. Word to the wise get there before they open. Everyone who's been here knows it's the best BBQ in Not Cal. Texas style and so are the lines but worth every minute you wait. Meat is tender, juicy, and flavor packed. read more

I missed the YE event so had to make up for it. BWE and I arrived at 11:15 and there was already a line. The line moved quickly...sort of. The line breaks up so that the neighboring restos don't get crowded out. They provide a cooler with water bottles for those waiting in line. Nice touch. We ordered the tray that feeds 2-3 which includes brisket, ribs, and smoked turkey and two sides--we got the collard greens and mac n cheese. We also ordered 8 oz of the pork belly. The food was outstanding! Tender and so much flavor. The pork belly was my fave but the brisket was bomb too. The ribs and the turkey were so delicious but the pork belly was incredible! I finished with the lemon pound cake which was a great way to finish the meal. This place is not to be missed! The wait is so worth it! read more

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We arrived right before closing so there wasn't much left on the menu. The way you can tell what they have is through updates posted on the board to the left, above to the winding line of customers. There's a stoplight and a board that is split into three corresponding sections. Anything next to the red light is out of stock, anything in the yellow section is low. So green is good. There were a few items in the yellow section and no green items when we arrived in line. As time passed an employee would occasionally come out to push things into the red section while we all held our breaths. I was hoping to get some pork ribs and pork belly but those both sold out. He assured us there was plenty of brisket though. We ended up getting just the brisket since our options were pretty limited by the time it was our turn. It was smoky and tender and got marks of approval from the BBQ aficionados in the group. If you want to check this place out, come early for the most options! read more

Came from the bay area, and best bbq we've had so far!! Would def come back Service was great. Food was amazing! Every thing we ordered. We were not expecting this at all.. but the chef saw my husband biting into the brisket (mind you we had no complaints about the brisket it tasted sooooo good) and apologized that the brisket wasn't falling apart and gave us a nice juicy crumbly brisket. Very nice gesture of him because WOW is all we have to say. Even our kiddos loved the food. What we ordered and would order again: Brisket, Bourbon pork belly, spicy sausage, mac n chz, collard green, blueberry cornbread. read more

Belly Barbecue - Brisket, blueberry corn bread, spicy sausage, mac n chz, collard greens, bourbon pork belly. - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

Arrived 245pm, Just before they closed. Its my favorite time. No line, no mad dash, no drama. Today I tried the Brunswick stew for the first time. Added baked beans and a piece of blueberry cornbread. Stew and beans had rich barbecue flavor, so delicious. Blueberry cornbread a tasty treat, just moist enough, not dry. As usual, upbeat staff keeps the process rolling along at a decent pace. read more

My wife absolutely loves barbecue, so I decided to surprise her by taking her to Belly Barbecue for lunch today. After reading the reviews, I made sure we arrived early--and there was already a line out the door! In "Foodie Language," that's an excellent sign. From the moment we arrived, the experience was fantastic. Every patron we encountered was incredibly friendly, and Marcus, the owner, along with his staff, were nothing short of amazing. They were genuine, welcoming, and wonderful ambassadors for their restaurant. We ordered the brisket, pork ribs, smoked turkey, collard greens, cornbread, mac & cheese, Brunswick stew, and, of course, the pecan bar. I'm sorry, but words simply cannot begin to do justice to how delicious everything was! Every bite was outstanding, and their barbecue sauces were equally fantastic. Marcus and his team absolutely hit it out of the ballpark--not only with the food, but with their genuine hospitality. You can tell when people truly take pride in what they do, and that certainly comes through here. And, of course, I couldn't leave empty-handed! We ended up taking home several more pieces of turkey and brisket to enjoy later. And those pickles and pickled onions? Let's just say they still have my mouth watering like Pavlov's dog! Thank you again, Marcus, for making our lunch such a wonderful experience. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back--with family and friends! Rob & Jennifer read more

Belly Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

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Super glad we made it ! Belly is open FRI/SAT/SUNDAY. Best barbecue I've had in a long time! SUPER tender ribs and brisket, all the sides were delicious! Mac and cheese , baked beans were our fav, collard greens a delight as well....Not that you need the bbq sauce but even that was outstanding. Pure delight that they're sourcing high-quality meats, smokers, putting in all the prep, and it shows. To top it off Owner marcus was out greeting and asking everyone if they needed anything and making everyone feel welcome! Absolutely love this place!!!! Will be back go here now read more

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Every time I come here, no matter what time it is, there's always a line out the door and I can definitely see why. Even when they're busy, the service is quick and everyone is friendly. The wait is honestly worth it because the food is always packed with flavor. Everything we got was so good. The meats had a nice smoky flavor with a great bark on the outside while still being juicy and tender. The ribs were especially good and the pork belly was thick, flavorful, and had that perfect crispy outside. Even the sides were worth getting the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy and the cornbread was sweet, moist and went perfectly with the BBQ. Definitely recommend this place if you're craving good BBQ. The portions are generous, the food tastes fresh, and they give you plenty of sauces and pickled veggies to go with everything. There's a reason there's always a line here, and I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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Went to Belly BBQ in Folsom and tried the beef rib, spicy sausage, pork ribs, and brisket. Everything was amazing, but the beef rib was definitely the star. It was super tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The mac and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread were all really tasty too. We came in on a Sunday and it was BUSY! Unfortunately, they had already run out of the pork belly and a few other things, but we definitely weren't disappointed with what we got. The owner even came by and apologized for running out of certain items, which was really nice of him. He seems like a genuinely good guy, and you can tell he knows what he's doing when it comes to BBQ. At this point, I think it's time for a bigger place! We'll definitely be back, and hopefully next time we can get our hands on that pork belly. Side note the cookie was actually amazing as well this place did not lack in any department. read more

Belly Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

We arrived to the restaurant at 10:50am and there was already a line around the building. Once the doors opened we waited about 35-40 minutes to order. We ordered the Feed 2-3 tray which comes with smoked turkey, pork ribs, brisket, two sides, and a dessert. We got baked beans and collard greens and opted to substitute the dessert for blueberry cornbread. We also added one spicy and one regular sausage, a large mac and cheese, and two regular cornbreads to the meal. Everything was outstanding! But the brisket, mac and cheese, and cornbread were the stars of the plate in my opinion. The customer service was friendly and attentive. The owner even stopped by our table to check on us and brought over complimentary sweet tea and lemonade for the table. We left with our bellies full and plenty of leftovers. The food is definitely worth the wait and we cannot wait to return. read more

Belly Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

Yo!! I came here with my guy Manveer Eats and woulda came here two years ago if I knew this place was on this level. It's on par with Terry Blacks and Hutchins out in Texas. You will have to wait in line so get there early. Marcus the owner is super cool, from Atlanta if I remember right. But the brisket, the Dino rib, the Mac, the blueberry cornbread.... looking forward to coming back! Go here!! Trust me!! 10/10 read more

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Belly BBQ lives up to the hype We tried the beef rib, pork ribs, brisket, and sausage. For sides we chose Mac n cheese, baked beans, and their famous blueberry cornbread! Definitely arrive early if you plan to go! The line takes between 45 mins - 1.5hr. Worth the wait! read more

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This is quite literally the best BBQ spot in the entire Sacramento region. Let me tell ya what it's like. It's in Folsom which is far from me in Natomas but 100% worth the drive. There is always a wait-so be ready for 30-60 minutes in line when you arrive,you can wait before they open and be one of the first customers or you can wait while they are open and you can watch all these other people eat and hope they don't eat up all the brisket-it's up to you. They are only open extremely limited days and hours. They are only open 3 days a week for 11 hours total. 11am-2pm on Fridays and 11am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Now let's talk about why it's worth dealing with all those cons-the food. Their Brisket is perfect. The Pulled Pork is among the best I've ever had. The Pork Ribs are so tasty and flavorful-darn near flawless. Their Sausages have a perfect snap and seasonings-so tasty. Their Turkey is easily the best turkey I've ever had at a BBQ joint-so juicy and tender-not even 1% dry. The sides have all been legendary. The Brunswick Stew is truly to die for. Mac N Cheese was so good it got me to believe in ordering it again after so many bad experiences elsewhere. The Blueberry Cornbread has ruined all other cornbreads for me-I bought extra to bring home and it never even survived the drive. So these are the reasons that Belly BBQ in my opinion is the finest BBQ establishment in the Sacramento regio read more

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Hey it's worth the wait but get there early!! I came here while at school and was pleasantly shocked to see the line. We waited for our entire lunch break ( we were late getting back to class) but it was worth it. I ordered the ribs and turkey and they were both really good. The ribs were tender flavorful! They sell everything by the 1/2 pound and seeing people walk out with large trays made me a little anxious like they might sell out! But if you stay close you need to try Belly! There is a reason they are only open 11hours a week!! read more

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Came to area for a blood draw at Quest. Saw the line at Belly and, since I'd been fasting since yesterday, I decided to get in line to try BBQ. The temp was about 96 degrees. After 47 minutes in line, I finally entered the restaurant. There was no water for people waiting in the heat for so long. Some were obviously handicapped and it would have shown some thoughtfulness for their visitors had they had water outside OR made it clear that there was water available just to nauseate door. Thankfully, I brought my own water. After I got to the counter to order, I ordered the Tray for 2-3: brisket, ribs, turkey. Swapped turkey for add'l ribs. 2 sides and I added a third: Mac n cheese, slaw, baked beans. Sacramento, IMHO, is a BBQ desert. Having lived in the Midwest (St Louis) for forty years, I KNOW good BBQ. The best I've found in the area is in Placerville. I brisket! When I find it, it usually had all of the fat cut off. That is where the flavor lies. The next place that has a decent BBQ in the area is Bear West. However, they can be inconsistent with the tenderness of their ribs. They also don't serve brisket. I go to BBQ joints for the MEAT. If the sides are good, that's wonderful. At Belly BBQ, the brisket was definitely to my liking: smoky, with a nice well cooked fat cap and tender. The sauce enhanced the flavor of the meat. I would order it again. The ribs were also tasty, though a bit chewy on parts of the ribs. The Pitmaster obviously is passionate about desire to create good BBQ. I welcome his talents to Sacramento and hope that he'll grow his restaurant. Unfortunately, I was not so pleased with the sides. It's about personal tastes and while I ate them all, I would not order any of them again. I had the slaw (too dry) Mac n cheese (mushy and not very cheesy) and baked beans (would have like a bit more flavor/seasoning).They offered pickled onions and cucumbers. That was a nice and delicious touch. Dessert also was a part of this choice and I got the lemon pound cake. They also offered Cheesy Grits, collard greens and Brunswick Stew. I would try them next time though I don't think it will be soon. I don't like the wait time for entry. The dining area is quite small and was full. The "service area" where one gets utensils, plates, extra sauce is not big at all and difficult to access while holding your bag to go. I would order meat only and take it home to my own sides. A kind man seated at a table next to this station saw me struggling and offered to hold my bag and then invited me to sit at their table, which I did. I encourage those who love BBQ to try to visit during one of the 11 hours this operation is open during the week. As for me, I'll wait to return when they have kinder hours of operation or it is cooler. I spoke with the owner briefly. He said they will put water out next weekend. Read his story. It is an interesting one. read more

Belly Barbecue - Busy Saturday. Inside after 40 minute wait. - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

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When we read reviews, the bottom line is we wanna know if this is a place that we should try. Belly barbecue should be on your radar, and yes, the bottom line is you want this!! Here's why- This is a family owned business nestled in the heart of Folsom. Definitely not a place that you would necessarily expect to find a BBQ joint, but absolutely a reason for you to travel here, drive here, wherever you are, you should definitely fill your belly here. The brisket, the beef and pork ribs, the turkey, and the links are all smoked on site and big barrel smokers. Everything is made in house. The greens, the mac & cheese, the cornbread, the beans, and the dessert desserts! What should you order? Anything and everything, but you absolutely will want the brisket. That is how you know that the food is THAT good. They offer the fatty cut and the lean cut. I would definitely go for both, but I personally like the fatty cut. It's perfectly smoked. The meat is flavorful, tender, lightly seasoned, and truly a perfect smoke. The pork ribs are tender, slightly peppered, and really tasty. The sausage comes a couple different ways, and I went for the mild. It's served sliced, and you know it's going to be good because when you bite into it, you still get that snap from the skin. What sides should you get? The beans, greens and blueberry cornbread. If you're dining with someone, you can order the 2-3 platter and make some adjustments. If you're dining alone, get this anyway because you're going to want leftovers. This is another great way to tell the quality of the food. It's one thing to enjoy it when you're dining, but when you have the leftovers and they taste even better... You know you've scored! The beans are amazing! So incredibly flavorful, filled with chunks of meat, you might even spot a veggie or two in there, and they are so incredibly perfectly seasoned. Literally the best beans I've had in a restaurant. The blueberry cornbread. Before you make a face or question my sanity, not only what you want this, but you should get an extra slice to have with your leftovers at home. Yes, it's cornbread, but it taste more like a lighter version of cake. It's not gritty, it's moist, and the blueberries just elevate the cornbread. The greens. If you love greens, and like me, you've been hard-pressed to find a restaurant that can make them correctly, look no further. Another sign that the food is delicious, when you eat the greens as leftovers/on the second day, and they're even better than they were on day one. I'm telling you this is magic! Their desserts are pretty legit, and that banana pudding is lighter than air and is absolutely delicious. Diners tip: they open at 11 AM, and people were lined up at 9:30 am waiting to get in to order food for either dine in, or take away. The line stayed at least 50 people deep during our dining experience, and I would imagine it stayed that way until they closed. Belly BBQ has been opened going on two years, and if they are not on your radar, they should be! Go get your smoked meat game on! read more

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Checked out for first time as early fathers day lunch Saturday at 11. Was shocked by the line wrapping around the building before they opened! Once the door opened staff kept coming out and were very focused on keeping an opening in the line for the Taqueria next door. When we got inside there is a small eating area and I was surprised to see some were still available. Probably took about 20 min for us to get to the counter. All the staff were friendly. Ordered 2x 3 person trays (sub out turkey): brisket, ribs, bourbon pork belly, spicy sausage, cheesy grits, slaw, Mac & cheese, brunswick stew, collard greens, cornbread with blueberry, pecan pie bars, and chess cake. Brisket and ribs were spectacular: juicy, tender, perfectly smoked, and great flavor! Best sides to me were the cheesy grits, mac & cheese, collard greens, and blueberry cornbread. Wife really liked the chess cake. read more

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The restaurant in only open for 11 hours a week. We tried to go on Saturday around 2 and the line was out the door and around the building. We left and decided i would try again on Sunday. Got there at 10:45, 15 minutes before opening and the line was already around the building. Was the wait worth it? I didnt get my food until noon. Well I think it was the best bbq I've had in Sacramento. After waiting in line I decided to try again bit of anything. My favorites include the brisket, pork ribs and bourbon pork belly. The meats were all very flavorful and tender. We also got the mac and cheese and the corn bread. Both were excellent. Definitely a repeat location. Hopefully they will extend their hours so we can go more often read more

There really isn't much to say. That place does BBQ RIGHT PERIOD. Pork Ribs 10/10. Brisket. 10/10 Flavor 10/10. Flavor. 10/10 Texture 10/10. Texture 10/10 Sauce 10/10. Seasoning 10/10 Mac & Cheese 11/10 Coleslaw 10/10 That damn BLUEBERRY CORNBREAD 15/10 Service WONDERFUL I truly didn't believe the hype. Well worh the wait. At a glance seemed crazy but the line truly flows. I love the little stop light information system they have on the wall. Anything in red light is sold out. Yellow light getting low and green light good to go. I absolutely positively will be returning to this place. Me and my kids enjoyed the food. read more

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Had a chance to try this fabulous BBQ. Brisket, Ribs, Sausage was all great, as well as the sides of Baked Beans, Mac n Cheese, and Slaw. Blueberry cornbread was heavy on blueberries but was quite tasty. The 2 standouts to me, were the Banana Pudding and surprisingly, the Turkey. The Turkey was ll I mp, juicy and more tasty than any Turkey I have ever had . Service was friendly and prompt. It isnt a large area to sit and eat, and with the short window of operational hours, the Restaurant lends itself more to an an order to go kind of place read more

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Very disappointed after all the hype. Waited in line for an hour today. Very average bbq. Collared greens were good as was the cornbread. But the pork ribs were nothing special. I felt stupid for waiting in a long line for everyday bbq. read more

The hubster and I FINALLY made it to Belly Barbeque! I was so sad to have been out of town for the Yelp Elite Event here. We stopped by yesterday and the line was crazy, so we decided to come today before they opened. Was there still a line before they opened? Yes. We waited about 40 minutes...but it was worth it! We ordered the Feeds 2-3 Tray that comes with 1/2 lb of Brisket, 1/2 lb of Port Ribs, 1/4 lb of Turkey Breast, two sides (we chose baked beans and cheesy grits), and a dessert (we chose chess cake). You can smell Belly Barbecue's deliciousness from outside and once you walk in that only intensifies! Everything is cooked to mouth-watering perfection! Their portions are ample. There is plenty to share and the 2-3 platter will feed our family for two sittings. The hubster and MIL raved about their baked beans and I was in heaven with the cheesiness of the grits...YUM! Also, the option today for the blueberry cornbread was fabulous! Their servers are friendly, work hard, and deliver up the smiles. Inside there are seating options for small and medium sized groups. We took ours home to eat and the food traveled excellently! Please note Belly Barbecue does have limited days and hours, so plan accordingly and do not let the lines discourage you if you arrive early enough...you will leave fed, happy, and satisfied! Thank you Belly Barbecue for your exquisite nosh! My palate and belly are exceedingly happy and you WILL see us again...VERY soon!!! read more

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Amazing BBQ with top notch customer service. The owner took time out of his busy day to come over and check on how our visit was. It was super a super genuine interaction and I can't say how much I hope his business succeeds going forward. My dad and I made the 30 minute drive to Belly BBQ. We were looking forward to this meal all day. It did not disappoint! Totally exceeded my expectations. Their menu is straightforward. You've got your meats, sides and a couple desserts. Their 3 day hours of operation schedule allow for them to focus on perfecting their craft, and it's working. Line took about 20 minutes to get to the front. But the food was absolutely worth the wait. The Mac and cheese here was phenomenal. Not just creamy and cheesy but the flavors were deep and rich. The cheesy grits hit the high mark for me. I had only eaten grits once before and wasn't very impressed. The grits at Belly BBQ however changed my whole perspective on the classic southern dish. I'm craving some now and will be ordering the grits with every future visit. The BBQ here is done perfectly. We got the 2-3 person tray which was $55. Came with pork ribs, brisket, smoked turkey and the two sides I mentioned earlier. We also added two spicy sausages. This was a ton of food. Everything was delicious. I especially loved the smoked turkey. It was so bomb. Place is relatively small. Most people got their orders to go. No TV's, tables were very clean. The one bathroom they have was clean as well. I'll be back to have my fiancee try it and my dad has already volunteered to join us. It was a nice lunch with my pops, I'm glad Belly BBQ was able to deliver on the great food. read more

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I was finally able to try them out since I was already in the area. I heard they can get busy fast so I was there at 10:30 roughly 30 minutes before opening. There was already someone else first in line waiting which wasn't bad until right before opening when a bunch of their friends showed up and essentially skipped the line that got much longer as time went on. This is nothing against the business but it was annoying since they took longer to order because what started as 1 person in line before me at 10:30 turned into a group of 5 or 6 as the restaurant opened. However, even with that slight annoyance, the food and service were good. I'll admit that I was a little skeptical after seeing some pictures online about the portions that looked smaller but they actually looked bigger in person. I ordered a beef rib as well as the 2-3 person tray and added a sausage to try almost everything since I'm never in that area and wasn't sure if I'd be back anytime soon. Most of the meat was good flavor wise but I'll admit the pork ribs and beef rib were tougher for me to chew compared to other places. There were plenty of leftovers as I only tried a few bites of everything before packing it up and bringing it back to my family. My biggest issue with this place, as well as most other BBQ places in the Sacramento area, is their pricing. One single beef rib was $40 and the tray for 2-3 people was $55. The sausage was $7 so I spent over $100 to try a little bit of everything. Meanwhile, at somewhere else like Bear West BBQ, I could get a 4 meat tray with 2 sides and cornbread for less than $40. Speaking of cornbread, I'm surprised it wasn't included with any of the trays here although I got a piece of blueberry cornbread in substitution for one of their desserts which was nice of them to let me do. Another annoying issue is they're only open for a few hours from late morning to early afternoon Friday through Sunday. I'm sure they make enough money during those limited hours based on the overwhelming hype and support I've seen for them online. But if you aren't there well before they open, expect to wait in a ridiculously long line with the risk of certain items running out. Overall, I'd say I enjoyed the food I had here. However, between the higher prices, long lines and limited hours, I probably won't be in a rush or make a special trip just to come back here. I might just stick with a single item plate next time after being able to try almost everything else today and not needing to do that again in the future. read more

Belly Barbecue - Beef rib, pork ribs, brisket, turkey, blueberry cornbread, beans, Mac and bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

We came on Father's Day and the line was insane! We waited 2 hours in line to get our food. The BBQ was amazing & glad we waited but probably wouldn't want to wait in line that long again. Staff was friendly and food was great! Not too much seating but was able to get a table to enjoy our food. Highly recommend to all BBQ lovers! read more

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Long wait for great quality bbq. Small dine in area but you will get a seat. Owner is super down to earth always checking on his customers. Good thing they aren't open more or I'd be here more My fav is the brisket, turkey and ribs. Love their Mac and cheese, coleslaw and beans. The cookies are consistently good and the pecan pie bar is perfection. Can't wait to come back read more

Belly Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

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I have heard good things about this place for a while and finally had a chance to check it out. They are only open Friday through Sunday from 11 AM to around 2 or 3 PM, but the wait was definitely worth it. We ordered the Tray for 2-3, which comes with 1/2 pound of brisket, 1/2 pound of pork ribs, 1/4 pound of sliced turkey, two sides, and a dessert for $55. The sliced turkey was moist and flavorful. The pork ribs were very good as well, and the brisket was my favorite. For the sides, we ordered the cornbread and mac and cheese. The cornbread was pretty standard, next time I might upgrade to the blueberry cornbread. The mac and cheese was very good, much better than a basic mac and cheese you get at some other places. The tray was very filling and easily fed me, my wife, and my son. They also offer a variety of sauces that you can try. My wife liked their mild sauce, while I preferred the sweet barbecue sauce. Although the meats were very good, even without the sauces. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, and the staff are friendly and helpful. I'll be coming back here again. read more

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If you're looking for great bbq that's made with love and passion, then you've found it here. Get ready for some lip smacking, finger licking, tongue tingling bbq, sides and desserts. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It goes fast. So don't wait. The only waiting you'll do is waiting in line. But it's worth it. Come early. The lines move fast. The meat aren't overly seasoned. It's just right. Not overly smoked that you can't taste the meat. True bbq done right. Desserts aren't overly sweet. Crust is buttery and flaky. Happily driving from the Bay Area to come eat here. It's so good that you won't just slap your momma, but everyone's momma. read more

Belly Barbecue - Check the menu board. Also look at the red/yellow/green light board to know what's left. Don't worry. Everything is good. - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

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Believe the hype! This is easily some of the best barbecue you can get in the greater Sacramento area. From the crack of the sausage casing to the, perfect amount of tenderness on the ribs to the moistness of the brisket this is barbecue done right. There was a line out the door but things moved quickly. It took us maybe 15 minutes to reach the front of the line and it was only another minute or two before we had our food. The interior is sparsely decorated hut is buzzing with energy. Happy customers and helpful staff create a great vibe. I will absolutely be back. read more

Belly Barbecue - Ribs, spicy sausage and briscuit - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

I finally got to try Belly BBQ. The store is a decent size and staff was super friendly. The owner even came out to greet us and ask us about the food. I got the Serves 2-3 and it definitely made all 3 of us content with the add on of a sausage. The store itself got super busy right when it opened at 11am so I can see it is a crowd favorite. Brisket - I got all fatty and would definitely recommend that route! It was tender Pork belly - held its shape, good smoke, and good flavor Sausage - I got the regular since I don't like spice and it was a bit dry. It had a decent smoke flavor but did not stand out. Pork Rib - the crust was a tad salty. It was also a little dry and tough. Pecan Bar - sweet, buttery pecan flavor. Felt one dimensional Overall, it was not bad but would not go out of my way to get it again. I would want to give it a solid 3.5 stars if I could. read more

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Some of the best bbq I've had! Been multiple times and it's always consistently yummy. I love how tender and barked the brisket is. The blueberry cornbread is soooo good!! Worth it every time read more

Stopped by Belly Barbecue in Folsom around noon on a busy weekend. The place is small and fills up fast--the line was out the door when we arrived--but it moved quickly, and we found a table easily once we had our trays. We ordered the pork ribs, pork belly, and brisket, and all three were excellent. The ribs had great flavor and tender texture, the pork belly was rich and well-smoked, and the brisket was juicy with solid smoke. Sides were strong too--mac and cheese was creamy and very good (our 5-year-old loved it and finished his ribs quickly), and the slaw was fresh and crunchy. read more

Belly Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

This has become my son's favorite BBQ place in a 50mile radius. And since he prefers not to eat alone, I love tagging along. The brisket was perfect, the Mac and cheese was good and the cornbread was very good. The line can be long when they first open, but the service line is very efficient and they get through the line quickly. The portion size is just about absolutely perfect. I ordered the tray for one with mac & cheese as my side and ordered an extra piece of cornbread. The key here is to eat and get out since there are usually people waiting for your table. If you're coming here to sit and talk with friends for a while, this probably is not the place for you. read more

Belly Barbecue - "Tray for 1" with brisket, side of macaroni and cheese and an extra piece of cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

After trying out (and loving) Belly BBQ during a Yelp Elite event, I had to go back for more and bring my husband and friends. So we got in line around 10:30am on Saturday, and it was already about 10 people deep. We were actually at the cafe next door and could see the line forming just after 10am. The very nice and humble owner opened the door at exactly 11am. We ordered the "Tray for 2-3 people" ($55) which included a 1/2 pound brisket, 1/2 pound pork ribs, 1/4 turkey (we subbed pork belly), 2 sides, and dessert (subbed blueberry cornbread), a mild sausage ($7), and 1 cornbread ($2) and 1 additional blueberry cornbread ($5). For sides, we got the collard greens and the baked beans. Would order the same exact items on my next visit. Y'all this is the best BBQ I've had in the Sacramento area! It's worth the drive, waiting in line, and lives up to the hype. read more

I think this has got to be one of the best BBQs in the Sacramento region. The brisket, ribs, and even the smoked turkey *chefs kiss* OMG. Definitely worth the wait and come early before they sell out. read more

Belly Barbecue - Tray for two with Brisket, Ribs, Smoked Turkey, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, and Beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

First - A word of warning. You WILL be waiting to get in, period. They open at 11, I got there around 12:45 (first time) and got in the door around 90 min later and another probably 20 min inside. While outside, we kept getting updates from the staff as to what was GONE. First it was the beef ribs and cornbread, and it got worse from there. But luckily for me :) What I was wanting was still there by the time I reached the cutting board. Brisket, pulled pork and house made sausage (what was left) some baked beans and a slice of cheesecake. I have a simple guide on bbq. Does the meat taste good with NOTHING added to it. No sauce, nothing dumped on it. I want to taste what the owner wanted me to taste without dousing it with sauce. I was NOT disappointed. The Brisket, falls apart with the slightest tug, the pulled pork, You don't need anything added, moist without greasy. The regular sausage (they have spicy as well) was a perfect level of heat for me. And the sauce was a nice touch - not the cover. While enjoying my meal back at the house - My BBQ inspector was hoping for a piece.. Not happening. Kudos to the staff for handling what I'm sure is a non-stop flow of customers while they slowly run out of items. Keep that in mind when showing up and waiting. Get there late, well.... They are only open for 3 days a week and only 4 hours a day at that. Will HAPPILY return, well done folks.. I made sure to get enough to supply my lunches for the next few days. Make that wait worth while. read more

Belly Barbecue - My BBQ inspector - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California

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Finally waited in line to try this spot and it was definitely worth it. We tried almost all of the proteins and they were all fantastic. The beans were amazing. The Mac and cheese was different from what I'm used to but nevertheless, delicious especially with some pulled pork on top. We will definitely be back. read more

We tried it for the first time this weekend. There was a line and about a 25 minute wait. It felt like it went quick and it was worth the wait. We ordered the tray for 2-3 Order of Mac n cheese, cornbread and lemon pound cake. The ribs and brisket were both tender and had lots of flavor. We will definitely come back. They were out of links and I will come back. read more

We found this place while doing our blood work from Quest next door. When we went, their brisket was sold out so we were bummed that we didn't get to try one of their best popular meat. We end up ordering the tray with pork ribs, beef ribs, turkey, mac and cheese, blueberry cornbread, and a chocolate cookie. Our favorites were the beef ribs and blueberry cornbread. The beef ribs fall off the bone and the cornbread was super moist inside and not dry at all. Staffs were all super friends and helpful. read more

Belly Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Folsom, California