I'm torn as they are between a 3 and 4. The restaurant is large with plenty of room for large groups. Clean with reprints of various native Americans and western art on the walls. You order at the desk in the back and then take your tray of food to sit down. At 4PM on a Thursday, no problem. Several takeout orders were observed. I had the meat combo (your choice) that consisted of a spare rib, a baby back rib, two slices of brisket and a hot link. Two sides with potato salad and beans. By the way, the owner offered me a small sample of the pulled pork. So here is the verdict: Overall I sensed the meat had been smoked earlier in the week. Both (large sized) ribs looked dry but turned out meaty and flavorful. Used two sauces to moisten the meats. The brisket was a lithe fatty and dry. The worse if the bunch was a very, very dry sausage. I couldn't finish it. The beans had the right amount of brown sugar and molasses. The potato salad was very good with yellow mustard and dill. So all said, I'm torn. Service was friendly and good. Some of the food was just right while parts were not. Will I come back, probably not. I have too many highly-rated and favorite BBQ places in my collections. But, if you're local, you may want to give Big Stuff a try. read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - Front the front looking back at the menu board - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

Catering communication before and after the wedding was terrible and the owner was/is very combative. The owner also doesn't keep track of customer payments, which leads to disorganization. My mother-in-law dealt with Big Stuff BBQ directly, but I was aware of the lack of communication months before the event and only recently found out what happened on the day-of and how the owner was combative and privately harassed my mother-in-law (via text) a few days after. In short, communication was so bad that they never answered texts, calls, or voicemails, so we had to walk in anytime we needed to contact them. In the beginning, chafing dishes were said to be available to borrow, but later we were told we had to pay for them. We were fine with paying, but the owner/staff was very wishy-washy about whether or not they were available, so we paid for our own somewhere else. On the day of the wedding, my mother-in-law's friend showed up to pick up the food and was charged for the chafing dishes and for the $520 that my mother-in-law had already paid three weeks before, for a total of $700. Then the owner had the nerve to ask my mother-in-law to show proof that she had paid, even though she was at her son's wedding. Mother In Law left an average negative google review a few days ago and when the owner saw it he started harassing her privately claiming she is "bashing" and his restaurant online. Took zero responsibility and said we were the issue because we "kept trying to get something for nothing" even though we already paid.. read more

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The barbecue was decent but nothing earth shattering. I had higher expectations based on other reviews I had seen online. Service was good and food arrived quickly. read more

Had last night; the ribs, chicken, and cornbread were amazing! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!

Tasty BBQ, friendly service, and locally owned and operated. Located right on Main Street in Cottage Grove. Family friendly. read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - Pork Sandwich Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

I left a negative review on Facebook and Google for this business because I had a really bad experience with them. The owner had the nerve to text me last night and harass me for an hour because of my negative reviews. They provided food for my son's wedding but couldn't find the proof that I had already paid them and charged my friend $700 the day he picked up the food even though I had paid for everything over a month before. Then they had the nerve to tell me I needed to show them proof that I paid. Extremely unprofessional. You can look at my Google review for a more detailed account of what happened. read more

I have no complaints about food , ambience or the staff working. My only thoughts are the hours of operation doesn't always match the hours on the door. read more

Pleasantly surprised!! To start, the service is first class, very attentive and friendly hostess/wait staff/owners. Best BBQ and* sides in the surrounding area! Primo Brisket and pulled pork were juicy and flavorful. The meat was not drenched in sauce and mixed with fat. They were stand alone, high quality pieces with original tasty sauces on the side. The seasoned fries were cooked to perfection and the homemade potato salad and coleslaw were the best I've ever tasted!They're are not afraid of flavor and spice, yum!! The fresh brewed ice tea was also very refreshing. The dining area was a little confusing at first, but big and spread out, making our experience even more enjoyable. They also had a lot of older local patrons, which makes it great for this small town. We'll be back! Thank you. read more

Loved it so much we ordered catering for our wedding . Chicken pork beef and ribs were excellent read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - a plate of food on a table - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

Great Food - Its the only place we BBQ. Its a long drive from where we live but the Sprint Car Races give a good excuse to head south and stop in. Friendly people with great food. read more

I am a foodie and I love me some good bbq. Menu was extensive. How do you fix over salted food? Beef, aka brisket was dry and over salted,, ribs also way too much salt, but the coleslaw was good, hard to mess that up. Service was okay if you like arguing, I thought the customer was right most of the time especially when you specifically ordered no seasoning on your fries. I've had some really good bbq from Eugene to Salem including food trucks. Wasted most of this plate of bbq to the trash. Sorry, not sorry to say I won't be back. Ambiance, booths, lights turned off. read more

Always a great place for BBQ. The pulled pork and the pork ribs are my favorites, but everything else is good too. The BBQ sauces are very good, some spicey, some hot, some sweet and smokey, All yummy. The fries are excellent and extra crunchy. They used to serve beer and the last time I was there they were unable to sell beer, so that was sad. They also do not have Coke products and I like coke better than Pepsi. One thing they could do is serve Texas Toast instead of cornbread or HUSH PUPPIES!!! Otherwise, everything is good. In a cool old building in downtown Cottage Grove with local art inside for sale. Now that I have written this review, I think I will go get some right now!!! read more

Came here for dinner. My husband grew up in Missouri on KC style BBQ. Not quite as good as KC BBQ, but still great BBQ. I had the spicy chicken dinner with baked beans and coleslaw. The chicken had good heat to it. Both sides were great. My husband had the two meat plate with Mac and cheese and potato salad. The potato salad had olives in it (neither of us like olives) but had good flavor. The Mac and cheese was also good. Quick service. Large portions. We will be back! read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - Spicy chicken dinner and two meat plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

Delicious BBQ and good prices. Has the spicy chicken dinner. My partner shared his brisket and smoked sausage. We will be back! Yum!!!

Never consistent in food, service or hours. Place is a joke. The only thing it has going for it is, room...plenty of open tables and empty chairs. read more

Found this wonderful place yesterday while in town for a sporting event. The service was so quick and very friendly. The food was excellent! Everything was homemade and tasted great. We have eaten at alot of BBQ places and this one is the real deal.The coleslaw and mac and cheese were delicious as well as the hot links and pulled pork.The place felt very rustic and homey.Will be back for sure. read more

This is excellent BBQ at a great price. I enjoy their sides, but wish they gad a salad bar. We pick something up once a month pretty much all year long. We get our own sourdough rolls and make sandwiches that really can't be beat. read more

Absolutely love the menu here. I would recommend to family and friends. Staff is polite.

The food here is amazing. I've never had anything I didn't like, and everyone is so friendly and laid back.

Don't come here moderately hungry or you will not do this fantastic bbq joint justice! Bring your biggest appetite you can conjure and enjoy the feast o' meat for cheap! Oh my! The meat! We got a rib plate and the pork sandwich. It's everything you could want in good ribs, tender, flavorful and tumbles right off the bone. Be sure to try their sweet sauce! The pork sandwich was equally wonderful and the choice of roll stood up to its might. I found the mac salad to be unique, yet the potato salad was a bit heavy on the vinegar. The beer selection will get you by-Oakshire and Widmer. Don't want to be separated from the awesomeness of your meal for too long? Don't waste any time looking for the bathroom, it's through the kitchen in the back. We had this for a late lunch. I didn't want to eat again until lunch the next day. Enjoy! read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

This spot has the best BBQ that I have ever tasted! It's truly delicious! I got the spicy bbq chicken, rib sampler, and the pork sandwich. All this with corn muffins, baked beans, cole slaw, mac and cheese, green salad and a huge plate bbq fries with ham steak. All this for $50 omg! Soooo inexpensive!!! Great place to eat or take to go! read more

Driving through Oregon and stumbled upon this place and what a GEM. Simon and Ira are 2 of the most nicest people I ever met and they definitely got an all around top notch BBQ establishment. Everything we got (brisket,turkey,beef ribs,chili,mac and cheese,baked beans,and potato salad) was amazing and just as we thought we were done and couldn't eat no more they gave us sausage to try and all I can say is WOW. We will definitely come back A+++ read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

Awesome meat with rich, smoky flavor. Sides were really great as well, and the portions were very fair for what you paid. Absolutely loved it, can't wait to go back! Staff was friendly and helpful too read more

Big Stuff Barbecue - Pork Dinner with baked beans and Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

We stopped at this unassuming establishment while getting gas during a recent Harley ride. I looked at the yelp reviews and for barbecue, this was the best suggestion. From the outside, except for the smoker in what looks like the parking lot next door, you would never know this was your typical joint. We almost missed it and rode right by it. When you walk in, the smell is amazing. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions. I ordered the links sandwich with a side salad and beans. He ordered the special of the day, the sampler plate. It had two types of ribs and a link, and came with a side of coleslaw and beans. My sandwich was juicy and very tasty. He liked the ribs. Said they were juicy and falling off the bones. He also loved the coleslaw because it was more on the sweet than vinegar side. We washed it all down with the local brew pubs root beer. it was delicious! We will definitely return when in the area! read more

Never a sad day when someone brings home some Big Stuff. It's reliable and tastes good. That's all you can ask for.

This might be a funny thing to say about a barbque joint, but I just had the best coleslaw that I've ever had in my entire life. It was crisp and just a touch sweet, not too much. Perfection where I wasn't even looking for it. The rest of the meal was good too-- spare ribs and baked beans and cakey corn bread. Very tasty. The service was also great-- very welcoming. read more

An absolutely GREAT place to eat and staff is so nice the food is so good I can eat everyday! Especially the ham and baked beans

The best BBQ in cottage Grove. You can smell them preparing it the night before and it's so freaking worth the torture. Bring the whole family and make sure you try every variety of meat. read more

Really good smoked meats. I prefer to pick up food there and eat it at home. The dining area is just not a place we want to hang out for very long. read more

Such a nice and good food place. Services is so great. Friendly and welcoming . Relaxed atmosphere

1 star because no stars not an option. Waited 1/2 hour to get small 1 person order filled. Not busy at all, 1 person ahead. Slow as molasses and unapologetic to boot! Finding this place open is hit or miss as they seem to work only when the mood strikes. This is not covid related as it's always been like this. I wish it was, because then I could understand. Today was the last straw, I'm done being treated like crap. Oh, and phone rang many times and no one thought to pick up. read more

My husband and I travel extensively and we always stop for Brisket wherever we are. Texas, Arizona and even Utah has nothing on this place. Gabriel and his family do an awesome job. Brisket, ribs and ham was so good... unbelievably good, and we've been all over the U.S. This is a jewel for this town and wish they were on the coast too. read more

Pretty standard bbq. Okay sauce good beans and pork. They were out of ribs when we went hence the 3 stars but the food was pretty good and fast. I had the spicy chicken which seemed to be a hot- wing sauce on it, I was expecting a spicy dry rub, I would not order that again. read more

I have been coming to big stuff for years. By far the best bbq I have had. I moved out of town and nothing compares. Every time I am around I make it a point to stop by. I would always buy a pound of brisket or pulled pork and make my own sandwich at home. I do like a brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese right on top. Got to eat it with a fork!!! Yummm. Also a pound of ham is nice the next day with breakfast. It is a family business and they are good people. read more

I love, Love, LOve, LOVe, LOVE this place! I'm only in the area like every other months, but when I am, a trip to Big stuff is in order. Everything on the menu is fantastic. The chicken is fall off the bone tender. The ribs are little sticks of heavenly beefy goodness. The beef sandwich is up there as one of the best I've ever had. The potato salad is pretty good and the baked beans are sweet and tangy. Even the chili is delectable. Only tried a bite, but it was meaty and spicy and pretty darn fantastic. Oh, and the corn muffins! Let me tell you about the corn muffins! They are the best I've ever had. A little sweet with pieces of corn throughout. They remind me so much of the ones that I got at a now defunct restaurant named after a certain country music singer. Only softer and better. We always get a couple extra for the road. The people who work here have always been very friendly. And you really can't beat the price. Around $10 a person will feed you very nicely. So even though its a drive from Eugene (and even further from the Portland metro in which I reside), its worth the trip. I will make the trip as often as possible, and eat as much as possible every time. read more

Big Stuff makes some amazing food. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! If only I didn't live so far away now... I discovered Big Stuff on a whim, after cycling near Cottage Grove we headed into town for dinner. We planned on eating at a nearby establishment, but when I got out of the car I smelled delicious, smoky BBQ and followed my nose straight to Big Stuff. The pulled pork is amazing, sooo smoky (not in a fake liquid smoke kind of way, they smoke their meats overnight). They'll mix the sauce in for you, or you can add it yourself. The sides are good, I've tried the green salad (a nice healthy addition to a heavier meal), beans, and cornbread (of course). Staff is super friendly. Big Stuff is the best! read more

Being a skeptic at heart, I was suspicious of the reviews for Big Stuff. I mean, when four local reviewers all give a place five-star reviews, I have to wonder if the owner and three of his/her best friends wrote the reviews. I can't say that isn't the case here, but it doesn't matter. All of the reviewers were absolutely right--Big Stuff serves up some fantastic Q! Both my lunch partner and I ordered the pork dinner plate and the meat was tender, moist and very tasty. I happen to prefer my Q with some sauce (everything about BBQ is a matter of personal taste) and the staff was happy to meet my needs. The servings were hefty and the price was very reasonable. The sides were also tasty. My favorites quickly became the fries (extra crispy without the phony flavoring so many places deem necessary these days) and the coleslaw with a tangy/slightly sweet sauce unlike anything I've ever tasted. The beans were also top notch, with a subtle, smoky BBQ flavor that was just about perfection. The potato salad, however, seemed to be a little heavy on the dill flavor--again, a matter of taste. The staff, too, fit the descriptions provided by previous reviewers. They were helpful and welcoming, which brings me to one of the two reasons I didn't give Big Stuff a five-star rating. I felt the woman behind the cash register was a little too friendly. Her chit-chat with customers slowed the serving line down quite a bit . . . and I was hungry! The second reason I lowered my rating to four stars was the chunk of gristle I found in my pork. Neither of these negative points are a big deal, but they prove there's almost always room for improvement. If you're in the Cottage Grove area and you want to get your Q on, head for Big Stuff. You won't be disappointed. (And that comes from a reviewer who lives nearly 500 miles away and has never even met the owners!) read more

Well, I made it back today when I was down in CG on business. I'm glad I tried it again. Maybe they did just have an off day the first time I went. The pork sandwich was *much* better today; juicy, smoky, and flavorful. Cooked just right - still just a tad of pink visible. The "spicy" BBQ sauce is a little tomato-centric and not particularly spicy. Fresh hot fries and salad (spring greens mix) still good. Actually, their fries are pretty freaking awesome now that I think about it. Saw them cutting up some chickens in the back room from Foster Farms - better quality ingredient than the average Sysco chopped chicken. Also, you might want to take a look over the counter at the meats before you order. They have them out under warming lamps so you can see exactly what you're getting. I looked too late but saw what looked like an excellent ham...next time. It's not superb BBQ (hence the 3-star rating) but after today I would say it's the best I've found in the area. The Eugene/Springfield options just flat out suck, like 1-star suck. I've heard some good things about Wagon Wheel out on 126, and want to give that a try too. I'll come back to Big Stuff if I'm around Cottage Grove at lunch/dinner time. $8 for a big platter with sides is a fair deal. read more

Real Texas BBQ in Cottage Grove. Never would have expected this but it's true. And no I'm not plugging the biz cause I'm related or friends of the staff, although I feel that way everytime I come in. Trust me this is true BBQ. They only smoke the meat. No boiling, no grilling, no shortcuts. I spend a lot of time in Austin and Houston enjoying what i consder some of the best BBQ in the US and in my opinion Big Stuff rates a solid 9 out of Texas 10. I have to agree with another reviewer, I have not tasted better BBQ in all of Willamette Valley - or all Oregon for that matter. Owner brothers Ira and Simon (yes, I'm a weekly customer) have no problem serving up special cuts on request and get this, will smoke just about anything you ask them to for a dollar a pound. I'm bringing in another Trader Joes brimmed turkeys for thanksgiving this year. Last years bird damn near started fights among family when going for seconds. I can't speak for the chicken, ham or sausages but if they are anything close to as tasty as the babybacks, beef ribs or brisket you're in for a treat. And did I mention that these are beef ribs that actually have meat on them. While drooling watching Simon cut up my ribs one day he told me the story of how it took him months of rejecting partial beef rib deliveries to finally get consistant beefy ribs. An exercise you'll appreciate should you try them. Although a 20 minute drive from Eugene you'll be well rewarded for the effort. read more

Great food, almost comically horrible service. The older front register gal is super rude. But, the food is ridiculously good.