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Big Kens Bar-B-Q

4.2 (29 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Rib tips, backed beans, Butter Corn
Abby W.

Oh lawd!! Everything we've had from here has been fire!!! Chicken wings the rib tips the sides are fantastic! I want to try the pulled chicken nachos and strawberry lemonade next! The place has always packed when we arrive, really nice people. Can't wait to go back again! Update: Strawberry lemonade is delicious!!

The wings were great but small.  Usually the wings are bigger but they were still good
Timothy H.

Everytime we come from Ohio. We stop here. Large portions. Great flavor.....never had a bad meal or experience.

Buttered Corn
LJ W.

I recently saw Big Ken's on Facebook. I came across the food challenge videos they post and I was intrigued by the options they offer. So on my recent trip to Detroit, we made Big Ken's our last stop, and boy did we save the best for last. When we arrived we took a minute to look at the menu before we ordered. There was a young lady at the counter who didn't seem too happy to be at work. She was very short and not too friendly. After placing our order, my wife said she actually wanted to try the Mexican street corn but she was hesitant due to the cashier's attitude. I talked her into placing another order and she was glad she did. Our food was ready within minutes. And the other young lady who brought it to us was much more pleasant. So, I will go with the main cashier was just having a bad day. We went to the car to dig in and one of the male employees came out to greet us as he overheard us stating that it was our first time. He asked how the food was and we told him we really enjoyed it. He then thanked us for stopping by. This gentleman and the pleasant young lady saved Big Ken's from getting a 4/5 rating. Now to the food, my wife and I ordered the 8 Mile Pulled Pork sandwich a side, and a lemonade. I got cole slaw because they were only offering potato salad, slaw, or baked beans. But when my wife decided to place her second order, I had her get me an ear of buttered corn. As far as the drinks went, I got blueberry lemonade and my wife got strawberry. They serve the lemonade in these huge plastic cups with real fruit inside of them. The sandwich was the best pulled pork sammy I have ever had. The barbecue sauce is light but full of flavor. The bun was nice and saw and the slaw complimented the sandwich perfectly. The buttered corn was really good and it was served with husks. The lemonade was phenomenal, by far the best lemonade I have ever had. As far as the Mexican street corn, my wife was caught in 4k licking the sauce from the foil it came wrapped in. #Satisfied Pro Tip: We spent $125 dining at Sugar Factory Detroit, and we spent about $40 at Big Ken's. And I will tell you, Big Ken's runs circles around Sugar Factory for a fraction of the price. 8 Mile Sandwich 1-5=5! BBQ sauce 1-5=5! Corn 1-5=4. Customer Service 1-5=4. Blueberry Lemonade 1-5=5!

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I heard about this place so I traveled 45 mins to come try. Never got a chance to try because After waiting an hour and 10 mins I was told that my 5 wings and Half Slab (which was all I ordered) wasn't ready and the server looked like he didn't even recognize the ticket as if he never saw it... And it really ticked me off, because people who came in after me who ordered wayy more than I did of the same items got. They got in and got out within 20-25 mins. There were others who waited just as long as myself too.. It's a shame because the woman at the register said it would be 20-25 mins..But NO WAYYY IT WASN'T.. And so disappointed, because I love supporting black business, but when this happens it's discouraging. AND ALL THIS ON BBQ DAY..4TH OF JULY...u know i was upset...I probably wont be coming back to this place unless they reached out and tried to accommodate in some way. And please get the organized. Later Orders shouldn't come out before more recent ones.. especially if they have more items to fill.. It's not a good look and It causes confusion and makes people upset.

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7 months ago

Excellent bbq wings, rib, rib tips, fresh squeezed lemonade, frankly all of their food is delicious

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8 months ago

Amazing food and drinks, Great customer service. I'll be back and sending more people to try this place out. A hidden gem

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5 months ago

Some days it's good and some days it's not so good. The ribs taste like they're par=boiled.

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1 year ago

Very good BbQ will visit again and the lemonade is the best and the desserts are very delicious

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2 years ago

Good bbq not bad for a fast carry out meal reasonable price good hours service was fast

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3 years ago

Ordered the pulled pork and street corn and I enjoyed it. Definitely have to try more on the menu! Would recommend. Staff was very friendly.

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