Well all I have to say is yum! Well that's not all I have to say. Doing a not so strict keto, but I still tried the baked beans (just a taste) very different. In fact I'd like them better then Texas beans. Texas Does a Charro bean which to me is not beans.. The brisket was flavorful moist, mostly lean with a very thin fat cap. Pulled pork was finished up perfectly with a touch of Carolina vinegar.. The ribs were awesome. Had a nice labor. I got the end of moore center cut guy, but they were still good a little dryer than I like because of the end but I guarantee you if I would've got the center they would've been beyond perfect. I would highly recommend coming and giving it a chance when it comes to true barbecue this is about the only place around here I have ever dined that that was on the money.. Beer, wine cider, sodas, lots of sides and great food read more

Big Stick BBQ - Beans and the bun - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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I was craving for BBQ and in Bellingham, there are only two restaurants that offer it. One of them is closed for half of the days of the week, so I was left with no choice but to come to this one. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and clean. There are ample parking spots available at the front of the restaurant. Their menu is posted along the back wall, and once you're ready to order, you walk up to the counter. They will give you a number after you pay for your food. I tried their ribs, chili, and cornbread combo. The ribs tasted like they were boiled and had no flavor. Worse yet, they were served lukewarm and soggy. For the price of $30 (only 4 pieces), it was definitely a complete rip off. You are better off getting ribs from Applebee's. Their chili and cornbread were marginally ok. However, they also lacked flavor and tasted bland. read more

Big Stick BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I got your BIG STICK! Was heading to Canadian border and punched in BBQ on my Yelp app and saw Big Stick BBQ so i stoped in for some swine! Ordered a plate with ribs, bbq beans & coleslaw. Very friendly person behind counter and was fast to bring out my morsels! Let's start with coleslaw, I think it had too much spice in it for me. Yet the beans were hot & terrific tasting a winner. As for ribs well meat fell right off the bone and you can see the smoke ring. Smoke ring is a signature for any pit master worth his smoker, yet didn't think ribs were the best I've ever tasted. Maybe it was his rub I'm not sure. I thought kinda dry but can't pinpoint my contempt. Again my opinion is subjective so try it for yourself. Saw they had brunt ends so I may try some on another trip. Come to think this place reminds me of Kansas City BBQ joint which from my experience tends to be a tad spicy. I'm a huge Texas BBQ fan so I'm more partial to that. Not to say anything negative about BIG STICK BBQ. You'll need to try this place for your own opinion ! Cheers and happy eating. read more

Big Stick BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Legit bbq! Just look at the cooker out back! This little place is off the beaten track but worth seeking out. We had a fun time trying a good mix off the menu as my husband got the 3 meat platter and I tried the 3 slider dish. My absolute favorite was the jalapeño jelly and brie slider. Its fun trying something not offered anywhere else. My only disappointment was they don't do the sweet potato salad anymore and I was looking forward to it. We def will be back. Have to try their banana pudding next time :) read more

Big Stick BBQ - Slider plate - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

First time here. Unfortunately the only thing that was at temp was the banana pudding. We ordered the combo for 2 and burnt ends (pork belly ) with Mac n cheese. The Mac was watered down, the meat was a bit dried out , The food was not hot at all. I worked at Jake's bbq so I know that all the meat should have been served hot and have steam coming off of it! I had so much high expectations for this place. Spent 90+$ read more

Best BBQ I have had in Washington, brisket tender and so juicy, big portions, dirty mac&cheese fenomenal

Great service and awesome food. Good variety. We came for lunch so they hadn't ran out of anything yet. Pork bowl was fabulous. Relaxed atmosphere too. We'll be back. read more

Great atmosphere, music, very clean, and the best BBQ in Bellingham proper. Healthy portions, I returned to grab more sauce next day. Out of ribs yesterday, I am back for a portion for me, and a bottle of the spicy sauce. Hospitality beyond norms and the crowd. Eclectic, young an old, reasonable tap prices. Honestly, what more can you ask for? A top recommendation from George! read more

Big Stick BBQ - Menu if you look close - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I had the chance to try their food truck on a Friday evening at Stemma. Given that I've spent a disproportionate time in the Gulf Coast region, I was initially hesitant to venture into the world of PNW BBQ, but boy, am I glad I did! What initially drew me to this food cart as a frugal foodie was the excellent price point. $13 for x3 sliders of BBQ meat and varied toppings is hard to beat in this area. I was impressed with each of the slider flavors and thought that they were memorable in their own way, which I will wax on about below. The brisket blue came with some yummy blue cheese and the brisket was cooked wonderfully - I can honestly say I have never really thought of mixing blue cheese in with brisket like that, but they managed to pull it off. The "rissa" option was also fun and fresh, mixing pulled pork, brie, and jalapeno jelly. Once again, a unique cheese theme adored by turophiles everywhere such as myself! This slider, coupled with tasty jalapeno zing, was another winner. Lastly was the more classic pulled pork with coleslaw, which really hit the spot. Not to be forgotten is the bread, a subtle potato rosemary bun that elevated the sliders beyond your normal plain white bread slider. I look forward to returning whenever I need my local BBQ fix in town! read more

Big Stick BBQ - Slider combo x3 (pulled pork with jalapeno jelly and brie, brisket blue cheese, pulled pork slaw) - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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recently visited Big Stick BBQ for the first time, and I was thoroughly impressed! The food was absolutely delicious, with perfectly smoked meats and flavorful sauces that left me wanting more. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The welcoming atmosphere added to the overall experience. I highly recommend Big Stick BBQ to anyone looking for great barbecue and exceptional service! read more

Big Stick BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I had a hankerin' for some "'Q" and thought I would check out Big Stick. I was really ready to like it. Unfortunately, my experience did not turn out as I had hoped. The space was comfortable, clean and made you feel like eating BBQ. Service was prompt and cheerful. Nice. I ordered the one-person Combo Plate. When it arrived, I was visually very pleased. The brisket looked great (nice smoke ring, bark, etc). Pulled pork was looked good, nice sides, etc. As I progressed through the stages of sampling each item I slowly, but consistently met with mildly disappointing foods. Everything was "slightly off". I couldn't taste the smoke, the ribs looked great but tasted like they were baked. Strange, I don't understand how that could be... they looked great. Dunno. Similar stories about the beans and Cole slaw. I like the restaurant ambience and would like to be fan of their food. I'll pass this occasion off as a combination of a "bad day" and my personal preferences. I'll wait awhile and try read more

Big Stick BBQ - Combo plate: Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, beans, roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

food was mid, pork was good tho it was definitely apart.. bbq sauce was good. The roll, i didn't get the aromatic leafs they put in was kinda throwing the flavor off. By the way, the mac n cheese seriously looks reheated.. read more

Big Stick BBQ - mac tasted like a weird canola oil or crisco, and beans were still hard.... and what citrus is in the coleslaw? - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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love this bbq place. very nice people(: we went with my two kids and partner. lovely people and the food was worth the price! read more

Big Stick: Food truck edition. Had the trio of sliders, brisket blue, the rissa, and the pork and slaw. Rosemary soft roll for all three. These are serious sliders. Brisket blue- brisket and homemade blue cheese sauce, my personal favorite. If you like brisket you'll like this slider, with or without the cheese. All three were really good, the pork was flavorful and moist, bbq sauce like it should be. Since the truck is at Stemma, the Czech beer pairs like it was meant to be. read more

Ordered the combo for 4 and the burnt ends. Everything is really good plus they play awesome blues/jazz music, and the folks are super friendly. The brisket in particular is really good - tender yet has good consistency. The BBQ sauce is great. The ribs are also really good. Pulled pork is so so but maybe I don't really like pulled pork. Corn bread can be substituted in combo meal and it was worth the wait. Fresh out of oven amazing. Cole slaw and beans also spot on. The cole slaw has a citrus y flavor which is great. Would come back on a road trip. Service was super quick and friendly. read more

Big Stick BBQ - Combo for 4 - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

It was a great dinner. Got a combo dinner for 2. We didn't love the beans but I think they were very unique. The ribs were among the best I've had. Mac and cheese, pulled pork and brisket were all fantastic. I was amazed how quickly we got our food after ordering. Everything was hot and fresh. read more

The food was so delicious and brisket was so soft and easy to pull apart. The service was also amazing everyone here is so friendly. Ambiance was relaxing and a nice small place in Bellingham. read more

Big Stick BBQ - Texas cheesesteak sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

We ordered a large combo for 4 and one extra side (beans). We got home and found no ribs (was to be brisket, ribs and pulled pork). We went to dish up what we had and found the beans were not cooked all the way (hard). Called immediately and left msg. No call back. It was near closing but thought they would call us. Left several messages. Never did get a call back. My Dil called and spoke to Rick, who claimed to be the manager. He apologized and stated he wanted to make it right. He offered to give us a gift card to replace the meal ( very generous). We told him we would be out of town and he said "no problem and I will let everyone know. It's now 2 weeks later. My Dil called to order the replacement meal and he said he had to double check with the owner, who was at a funeral. An hour goes by and no call. My Dil calls back again and he advised that they changed their minds and said that was it. After exchanging words he said as far as they were concerned, they have settled this and would do nothing. I then wrote an honest respectful review. They saw it and immediately called my Dil and stated they would be having their IT person remove my review and accused us of trying to get free food. Never did we ask for a full replacement, that was his offer. He then said they would refund us for the ribs and beans. Too little too late. Shameful behavior for a business. This is the first bad review I have ever written but feel it is deserved. read more

Nice clean place, friendly staff, pulled pork sandwiches were bland and mushy, sauce didn't help it any. Too bad.

Made online order for cheese steak and Rueben sandwiches, cornbread and banana pudding. We didn't get any coleslaw with our orders. Just 1 cornbread for $2 and some change, and Mac n cheese. The wait was long as they said they yelled out the name but we didn't hear. The sandwiches were amazing tho!!! And pudding yummy. We will be back but for just the brisket. read more

I. Love. BBQ. Good stuff here! Fast service and quant atmosphere. Pulled pork and brisket are done to perfection. I absolutely love the Texas smoked brisket cheesesteak sandwich. I may have to start eating my order in my truck so I don't disturb the other patrons with my noises ‍ read more

Decent Customer Service. The rest is a no go. The Good - Customer service was decent. Nice young men working the counters. I would politely ask more consideration is taken with changing their gloves. I asked for a box to go. One fella's gloves were covered in BBQ sauce. He wrapped up our food and off we went with a to go box covered in sauce. We wrapped the box ourselves in napkins to transport in our vehicle. There's no doubt he was aware of his gloves and certainly the condition of our to go box. I'm not sure who's leaving all these rave reviews but those were some of the driest bbq sandwhiches we've ever had. Every. Single. Bite. We had to add more sauce. Thankfully the tables have complimentary BBQ. Rosemary Buns - How and Why on EARTH is this your ONLY option for buns/bread? I'm speechless at this. Rosemary has a distinct taste. It can overpower the food. I can NOT stand rosemary and I know I can't be the only one. Sourdough is a staple in BBQ. How on earth do you folks not offer more choices? Seriously? For those who do not like Rosemary, you're out of luck if you're looking to enjoy any sliders or sandwhiches. We didn't try the cornbread. The BBQ Sauce - Too sweet. Way too sweet for "Down Home" Type BBQ. That's me though. The raved about Burnt Ends....I can't begin to imagine what people are speaking of when they rave about these. We ordered these with our meal. Ugh. Huh? No way. Not worth the hype at all. I'd say a third to half of the tables were dirty upon our arrival. Under the tables as well. The place was almost empty. Maybe a rush came through. We will not Return read more

Came in for a Sunday bite. Had the brisket sandwich, great smoke flavor, juicy and delicious. The sauce that accompanied the sandwich was either spicy or regular, I chose the spicy and it added a nice kick to the sandwich. Not too spicy just the tang and spice it needed. read more

Big Stick BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I already had BBQ in Walla Walla this week, but I was in town for a birthday party and was hungry on my way home. I did a quick search for BBQ because I was still hankering for some hefty protein. This place was not too far off I-5, in an industrial area, but what a pleasant reward to arrive at this joint. The restaurant is clean with a great atmosphere. I understand they have live music. I asked for a recommendation, and the combination plate was decided on along with a side of pork belly burnt ends. Holy smokes (pun intended), this meal was phenomenal, from each of the proteins, the coleslaw is unique but tasty, plus the roll was a great compliment to the plate. The pork belly burnt ends were mouth watering with just the perfect amount of sweet/tangy/heat. I loved the brisket, maybe the best brisket I've had at a restaurant (a friend makes killer brisket). I'm going to have to find ways to get up to B-ham just to get BBQ! Fun place! Service was quick and super friendly! read more

Love the BBQ! It's so good! Even as leftovers even though it wasn't fresh the next day it was still good. Wasn't a fan of the sweet potato salad or the corn bread but the BBQ is great. Customer service is great. Everyone was very friendly and the food came out pretty fast too. Prices are reasonable. It's pretty open inside with a fair amount of seating. It's also very clean. The location is a little tucked away and not in the main downtown area but it's worth going out of the way outside of the main area to come here. read more

On a little Bbq tour of Western Washington, thought I'd try this place. My friend and I ordered a variety of items. Brisket was really good, not over cooked, nice and juicy. Ribs not bad, lacked flavor in the rub. The highlight was the smoked Mac and cheese, with brisket on top. The brisket sandwich was also really good, the bun was awesome. I liked the bbq sauce, my friend said too much vinegar. Personal preference I guess. Overall great atmosphere, everyone was friendly, and our food was prompt. Would I eat there again....yes read more

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Hi again Big Stick Barbecue, We were famished coming off a long hour road trip and got one plate to share and 1lb of brisket to go. When we got the plate to share, the brisket was severely overcooked. My friend didn't mind the texture, but I thought it resembled slimy canned tuna with the flavor of dry pot roast. The table barbecue sauce tasted like watered down apple pie mixed with ketchup. The highlight was their macaroni and cheese, it was very good. We finished the plate, but didn't want to take home an additional $26 worth of meat-mush, so we canceled the order with the kid up front. Another guy came out and said they cannot cancel because it was cut and cannot be re-sold. Totally understandable. I called out the overcooked food online and got an emotionally charged review from the staff: "Your one star penalty for us kindly sharing with you our policy regarding refunds on ordered prepared food, is offset by your obvious enjoyment of the plated meal and wine you had consumed while at the restaurant" I guess I wrote the review because I secretly loved the food, and couldn't bare the thought of an additional pound of heaven in my fridge the next day. That is why I cancelled the order. You got me Big Stick Barbecue.. All the best continuing to deliver positive customer service. #the customer is always wrong read more

Ordered the three different sliders, ribs and pork tips. OMG, literally THE BEST BBQ I've had. If ever in town, please try them out, you will not be disappointed. The customer service of their employees is second to none. Great Job!!! read more

I know I am walking into a good great restaurant if one of two things appear. A sign that says 'what we have is limited, we might run out' or a quote from Anthony Bourdain is prominently dis played. As I walked into Big Stick both signs are posted. I walked in to Bug Stick and told the nice server that this is my first time I then asked what was good. She said she recommends the combo dish for a first timer. It was a great recommendation! The combo plate had pork ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket. Each were awesome in there own way. Big stick offers sauce but I went with naked (meat). Each had the right amount of moisture. Then came the Beans, cole slaw and a house made biscuit. Coke slaw was either tangy sweet or sweet tangy with a nice citrus taste. I finished it all. Now in fairness dear reader I am on Keto diet so I don't usually eat the beans nor bread. However, I had a bite of each for you. I ate half for me. So yes both bread ( house made) and beans were excellent! read more

Big Stick BBQ - Big Stick BBQ Combo Plate Combo for 1 - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This place is in a small business strip mall, so completely unexpected. The pork belly burnt ends were delicious, slightly dry but yum. The beans were probably the best thing there, so yummy and smoky. The slaw was good, according to my husband, and the pork slider with Brie is definitely a new combination of food, and quite tasty. As someone who comes from Kansas City BBQ, this was not quite that caliber, but the man knows how to smoke! So completely worth visiting. read more

Outstanding flavor for the brisket. So smoky and well cooked. Fall off the fork tender! 10/10

Brisket, Brisket, Brisket! Loved it. Fork tender, nice crust, and excellent hint of smoke. Beans were very tasty, and the slaw was much loved by my partner. Could not quite figure out sauce. No matter, brisket was so good. Only issue, neither rolls or corn bread were gluten-free. No matter. The brisket was just that good. Add to that excellent service and the warehouse ambiance - we'll definitely be back next time in Bellingham. read more

Just before closing made it in the door. 6 months ago ai gave rave reviews. This time I say worst brisket I ever had. Dried and cut so uneven. The salad was good but I can do that myself blind folded. I was expensive for buying crap . I will not return a third time.shame on them not saying that they ran out of brisket and sold me scraps read more

This is not only the BEST BBQ in Bellingham... this is my favorite bbq in Washington! The ribs are meaty and succulent, the brisket falls apart and the buns they use for sammies and burgers is top notch. The burnt ends are perfect and complimented by an amazing deep rich sauce. Do yourself a favor and try the jalapeños lemonade ;) This is a must try spot that is great for lunch or dinner. read more

Big Stick BBQ - Burnt ends that are sood you forget to take pics! - Barbeque Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

My husband is a BBQ connoisseur, I am not. And we both really liked this place. We both had the brisket - it was tender, flavorful, and moist. Their sauce was great - not too sweet. Sides were also great - more on the savory side and not over sauced. We had Texas pinto beans, BBQ beans, coleslaw, and black eyed pea salad. Our 3 year old shared with us and gobbled up the food too. My husband said it holds up to even Texas BBQ places. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Best barbecue in Bellingham. Super moist brisket and pork. Great staff, truck or restaurant.

Neighborhood joint we ride bikes to. Good food, fun atmosphere and the stems truck is awesome too. Personally I like food a lot here and the staff is very nice. Place has a great vibe. read more

Super tasty bbq & sides. Brisket had excellent bark and pulled pork was perfection --Family Combo

Disappointing. Was looking for some traditional BBQ and instead it felt more like a fusion gone wrong. If you want traditional bbq, keep looking. read more

Updated review here. Couple of weeks ago, I got half rack of ribs as I always do every few months for the last couple of years. For the first time, I was disappointed. I got home and bit into my ribs and all of them barely had any meat on them when previous times, the ribs were always meaty and plenty to bite into and chew. Sigh. Not sure if I'll be going back again, unless maybe the rack I got was just not a very good batch. read more