We were seated immediately upon arriving. Then the wait started, 25 minutes and not a thing. No water, no drinks, no acknowledgment. Was about to leave. I'm sure glad we didn't. Jacob came over and apologized noting there was a mix up(it happens) we got our drink and food order and had our drinks almost immediately after. He then apologized once more for the wait and made sure the first round was on them. Mistakes happen but it's how you take care of them that really matters. The food was absolutely incredible. I'm probably more of a bbq snob than I should be, and am generally disappointed if it's not better than I make at home. I've had bbq all over the country and this place is absolutely in my top 5 on food alone, but the service and taking care of the customer was fantastic as well. read more

I came this evening for trivia and ordered a glass of the house red to sip on while I waited for the game to start. About 10 minutes past the hour I checked and apparently trivia had been cancelled. Not going to lie - I was a bit disappointed but was not that bothered, the glass of wine I had was nice and the vibes were cool so I was happy to just sit there and read my book. When it came time to pay, I asked the bartender for my check (she had been working like crazy all night) and she said the glass of wine was on the house since I had come for trivia and it was cancelled. SO SWEET. I was with my dad and we both talked about how nice, albeit unnecessary, it was. The food smelled fantastic when I was in there and after the lovely interaction I had, this will be top on my list next time I want to grab dinner out. Big thanks to whoever the bartender was this evening - she deserves a raise! read more

Visited for lunch. Slow service - poor waitress was working the entire place alone. Bummer food - fried pickles had hard edges that you couldn't chew and made me choke twice. Chicken tacos were soggy and the shell exploded. My kids hated their meals. Cold and loud inside. Also bathrooms were seriously freezing no heat whatsoever. read more

Unbelievable bbq!!! Came here on a Sunday early afternoon after running errands. Vibe was laid back and reminded me of our days in North Carolina. Our waitress Sara was AWESOME!! Gave us phenomenal recommendations and was very pleasant. Food & Beverage: Intended to have lunch entrees but filled up on the loaded pulled pork waffle fries....which was NOT a bad thing. Next time, we'll definitely try their platters and burgers. Their beers are brewed in house, as their also a brewery. Full bar and wine is also available. Highly recommend their specialty drink Patio Sunset and the classic Bacardi & Coke. Parking: You're in downtown Ann Arbor so private lots are few and far between. The Fourth & Washington structure is right next door. On a Sunday afternoon, you'll probably find parking on level 3 and above. Another option is the Fourth & Williams garage. Seating: inside & outside seating. It was low 60s so we opted to sit indoors. Booths, tables, and 1/2 booth 1/2 tables available. Good for groups! read more

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A classic. Every time I have gone here with my friends or family, I have always enjoyed my food and beer here. The service is quick and very kind, the beer has many options, and the food has no bad remarks. The portions are price-proportional, and I think very fair. I typically get just the pulled pork sandwich + fries, and the price is reasonable for the size and taste. There are many different types of BBQ sauces to choose from to your liking. This place is great for lunch or dinner, and I know I'll be back. It's no KC/texas bbq, but for Michigan, I'm a fan. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Pulled pork sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Restaurant was understaffed or we had a horrible waiter. We had reservations for 7 and they gave us 2 4 tops. We rearranged them. Took forever to order and then get our drinks. They only had watermelon cider in a can. Beer on tap had enough choices. 9 dollars for cornbread really? Mostly a bbq place but you can get beef burgers or a salmon burger. Beef burgers were plain. No tomatoes or lettuce. Bbq was disappointing to me. Both the pulled pork and brisket were fatty. My wife liked her ribs pulled pork cole slaw and grits. The waiter said the ribs were hit or miss. I had 1 of them and they were excellent. The waiter raved about the brisket and mac n cheese. Wrong on both accounts. I liked the sweet potato fries. We also were told the bathrooms were in the basement. We were on the 2nd floor. What a hike! Found them later on the 2nd floor. read more

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I was sitting on my deck yesterday and the delightful smells of someone grilling in my neighborhood wafted over to me. I didn't have anything to throw on the grill and I was solo for dinner so I decided to do delivery of some tasty BBQ so I went with Blue Tractor. Despite living in Ann Arbor for almost 9 years I've shockingly never had Blue Tractor and I wasn't sure where to start. I was in the mood for chicken so I actually went with the smoked drumsticks, which you can find on their appetizers/shareables portion of the menu, and I added coleslaw and mac and cheese a la carte from their sides menu. For my drumsticks I got the BBQ sauce on the side. Delivery was prompt and the drumsticks were excellent. Juicy, lightly smoked, with a sweet and tangy sauce on the side. 5 drums was a good portion as well. As for the mac and cheese, it was a little on the drier side than I like. Maybe something was lost in the delivery, or it was the end of the day but it wasn't the cheesy side I was expecting in photos I've seen. But I would definitely be game to try it again. The coleslaw, however, was very good. Creamy as advertised and dotted with what I *think* was celery seed. I'll definitely be back for those drummies again. And I'm excited to try their other meats and dishes. I can promise it won't take me 9 years to do it, either. read more

This place is bomb! The food is served hot and fresh. It's full of flavor and smoked to perfection. The Mac and cheese is the absolute best. It's served hot and super creamy. The server brings out a caddy of sauces to choose from, you can purchase a sauce to take home as well. read more

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This order is for their take out only but from what we tried on a whim for a quick lunch we were very impressed! We placed our order online and their website is very user friendly for ordering, even on mobile which was nice. We were able to pre pay for the meal and get a very accurate timing on when the order would be ready for pickup. Now on to the food! The pulled brisket sandwich is DELICIOUS! We added a side of their three cheese mac which has smoked Gouda, giving it a very grown up and sophisticated flair from your usual mac n cheese. I also ordered their baby back ribs which came with seasoned fries, cole slaw and extra bbq sauce. Loved the bbq sauce, but the fries were a little limp by the time we got them home about 15 min later but that's understandable. The only thing I didn't outright love was the cole slaw as I like mine a bit sweeter, just a touch more sugar and I think it would be a slam dunk! We'll def be back not just for the pulled brisket sandwich, but excited to try other items on the menu next! read more

I'd heard good things about this restaurant, so I checked it out over the weekend. I ordered a BBQ platter with pulled pork, brisket, cheddar grits, and coleslaw. The flavors of all were delicious. I found my pork to be too dry, so thankfully the BBQ sauce was a yummy addition to my meat. Next time, I will get the brisket and try another of the meat options. The Patio Sunset cocktail was such a beautiful color that it was a shame to stir it to drink it. It, too, was quite yummy. Given that it took us a while to get to the menu to make our selections, I was thankful that our server was patient with us and returned several times to check to see if we were ready to order. The restaurant filled up while we were there, and I am glad that we were able to get a booth for a bit more privacy in the busy restaurant. Overall, this was a positive experience, and I will return for another visit someday. read more

After an afternoon at the Hands-On Museum, we were looking for a kid-friendly place within walking distance. Yelp delivered! My partner had a beer from their selection and said it was great. I stuck with water since I was driving. We ordered the three meat / two sides combo. B Both of us love sauteed greens, so we picked that. I got the mac & cheese, she the grits. The greens were cooked well, and had some meat in them, but they were too sweet. Something in the sauce almost made them taste too sugary, or like a dessert. Strange contrast with the bitterness of the greens themselves. I really liked the mac and cheese, which had a slight funk to it, and liked the bite of the grits I stole even better. The cornbread was good. The turkey was good, although a tiny bit dry and it didn't seem to go that well with any of the three BBQ sauces they brought out. The pulled pork was fantastic - tender, with some bark on the outside, and paired great with all three sauces. The brisket was very good - tender, although I would have liked a bit less done and a tiny bit more fat on that particular cut. The kids really enjoyed their mac & cheese and chicken fingers. They were out of the fruit cup I think the kids' meal was supposed to come with - so my kids ate fried chicken and french fries. This was a definite miss - I don't expect health food when I go to a BBQ joint, but there should have been SOMETHING in the kids' meals that had some semblance of vitamins in it. The server was delightful - friendly with the kids, patient with them and helpful with the menu. On the spot with refills. I would definitely return to Blue Tractor next time I'm in the area, hopefully when I'm in a position to try one of their beers. :) read more

I had high hopes for this place, but was unfortunately disappointed. I ordered the pulled pork fries starter, the 2 meats and 2 sides (mac and cheese and braised greens), and 1 more side (seasonal vegetables). Of everything, I enjoyed the pulled pork fries the most. The portion is ginormous, so I would say be prepared to take it home unless you're with a large group. The meats were okay, I wasn't particularly wowed by the beef brisket or linked sausage. The mac and cheese was very salty, probably because of the beer cheese. The braised greens was a nice balance to all the salt. The seasonal vegetables was corn and peas and I would not order that again if that is the option. The server was nice and attentive, but also the wait once we sat down was really quite long. Maybe I'll try them again, but it may be a while. read more

Terrible Service. Dinner time, not busy. Server took drink order, delivered drinks, said would be back in a few minutes to take food order. Disappeared, she never came back. No one checked on us or made eye contact. Twenty minutes later - Got up to leave, found server, and left. She did not even seem to recognize me/table or care. read more

Blue tractor bbq and brewery located in Ann Arbor hit the spot! We had a relatively Short wait being game day and ruminated on our options and went with a dinner platter to Maximize our food savory options. it was gold, the bbq ribs and pulled pork were flavorful, tender, and mouth watering. our sides were just as good and if you like mac and cheese the cling was great and texture was perfect. the cornbread was just right, that is if you like a more moist bread that doesn't crumble when you put your fork into it. we finished the evening with a birthday special getting a highly recommended ice cream bowl with chocolate chip cookie buried underneath. the icing on the top was having an electric atmosphere at the big house and celebrating another michgan win! go blue! next time you're in Ann Arbor you have to check out Blue tractor bbq and brewery! I can't wait to come back for more! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0CCoj3rr5D/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

Hadn't had good barbecue in a while and I'm glad I stopped in. Food was great, the place had a moody and rustic ambiance which looked really good. Had a really caring server and the food was out pretty quick. Game was on too. Would recommend the brisket tacos. read more

My review may be skewed as I'm a southern girl who only moved to Michigan four years ago - but this is bad. I really wanted to like it. It's so hard to find good southern food! The worst part was the price.. I was blown away by how small the portions were, how terrible it tasted - and all for an astronomical price. read more

Yesterday (6/15) I ordered for pickup the Choose Two Meats and Two Sides consisting of smoked sausage and brisket (brisket is an extra $1), corn muffin, fries and cheddar grits. Total came to $19. This is what I got. I'm so glad I paid the extra $1 for the bonus brisket (a total of two incomplete slices). I understand we're coming out of a pandemic and need to support local businesses as much as possible, but paying almost $20 for something like this is unjustifiable. If I were the business owner I would be embarrassed serving this. Before COVID, Blue Tractor usually serves high quality food with great service. Now I'm not sure about returning and cannot recommend. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - $19 meal? Choose two meats and two sides. Smoked sausage and brisket ($+1), fries and cheddar grits and corn muffin. - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I have been to the Blue Tractor many times over the years, somewhat surprised I haven't left a review for it yet. I came in last night for a few drinks with a close friend. We only stayed for two drinks and didn't order any food because we had eaten earlier. However, the sliders here from what I remember were top notch. I'll have to check it back out soon and actually get some more food. read more

I love it here! It's been a minute, but the beers continue to impress me! Great food and atmosphere!!

It's a shame. The food is decent. But the service is very poor. The past two times I have been here with my family have been terrible. Servers disappear for long periods of time. It takes forever to communicate with them. They rarely check on tables. Ugh. read more

First when our food came out all entrees came out the first two were incorrect and not made per request due to allergies and brought out the incorrect sides. The third came and had a long hair across the food under the toppings was present.... They took back the food to correct. 20mins later even though being told our food was going to be priority it then came out. The icing on the cake was when we get our food starting to eat we found another hair inside a taco that we were eating and completely grossed us out to the point we couldn't even think about eating at that point! Completely disgusting, while the manager took care of the bill we will not be returning! read more

What a fantastic place!! From the atmosphere to the food. All around amazing! Haha. We came here for dinner. He was a bit buzzed at the time. I was dying for the brisket and mashed potatoes. He ordered ribs. The food comes and he stole my brisket and I got his ribs. Whomp whomp whomp haha. No worries. We always share our food so I still got my fill. The service was great. We started out sitting outside but then the rain came and we had to go inside. We were lucky enough to sit right at the bar. The food... Well you'll have to go there to understand. So yum! Highly recommend!! read more

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First things first, I knew the food was going to be great from the moment I walked inside! The bbq aroma was the deal-maker for me! My friends and I decided to stop by for food and to enjoy one another's company. This was my first time here btw. I got the Smoked Salmon Burger and it was so delicious. The waffle fries were okay, I'd suggest the sweet potato fries instead! All in all, this is a great place for food and great conversations. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Smoked Salmon Burger with Waffle Fries - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This craft brewery smokes some of the best Brisket and BBQ in Ann Arbor. Bearded Pig tasted similar to a light cream ale and went well with the meal. Started off with the Brisket Chili. Fantastic on a cold day and very tasty. Sour cream and cheese atop was perfect for the amount of spice. I had the Brisket and Smoked Turkey plate. Both were amazing, the Turkey was surprisingly very good and I enjoyed it with the Mustard based house sauce. Brisket was not too fatty and well prepared. Braised Greens and Mac both top notch! Big fan of the Cornbread too! read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Brisket, Turkey, Mac N Cheese, Braised Greens, and Cornbread. - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Food is mediocre. Beer is not bad. Place is way understaffed so while the servers try hard, they can't keep up with all their tables.

I hasn't been here in years before last night. The food was pretty good. They ran out of greens so my boyfriend and I were disappointed. The Mac and cheese was pretty good but could have been warmer. I did not like the baked beans at all- too much of a tomato sauce taste. The brisket and pulled pork were fantastic, but the sausage and pulled chicken were just okay. The corn bread was a little dry but the butter saved it. Their beer is good but not great. The service was okay- a little slow. We weren't told what the barbecue sauces were and they aren't labeled so we had to figure it out on our own. I really liked the mustard sauce. All in all, a good meal but a bit pricey for what it is. Don't think we'll be back anytime soon given all of the great restaurants in Ann Arbpr. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Brisket, sausage, Mac & cheese, baked beans, cornbread - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I didn't know what to expect from a BBQ restaurant north of the Mason Dixon line, but I am happy to say that this one hit the spot! I visited recently with a group of friends for dinner and was impressed with the friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and variety and flavor of the food. We arrived during prime dinner hour on a weekend but didn't have to wait for a table. The restaurant was buzzing with activity, and while it was full, it didn't feel crowded or too loud. Our server got right down to business and took our order. I decided on the burger with blue cheese and bacon with a side of sweet potato fries. I'm something of a burger connoisseur, and once created a list on Yelp of places with great burgers. Without a doubt, the burger here hits the mark on every level -- flavor, doneness, slight toast to the bun...right on the money. For your next burger fix, Head to the Blue Tractor and find a new favorite! read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Burger with bacon and blue cheese - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mediocre food & even worse service. Food was cold and waiters wouldn't even stay long enough to hear us ask for ketchup or ask if we needed anything else when dropping off our food. Not friendly service at all. Tables were also small lol felt like a wannabe Famous Dave's read more

Disappointed.. My partner came here precovid and really enjoyed the food. The portions were big and enough for one to two people. This was our first time coming here since then, and we ordered the 2 meats with two sides. They gave us three sad pieces of Turkey, and half a cup of pulled pork. The seasonal vegetables looked like canned peas, and we barely got any fries. This cost us 30 dollars! We were not satisfied and went to McDonald's after because we were still hungry P.S. our waitress was very nice read more

My mother and I were excited to try a new spot today and placed an order here - only to realize our food is scheduled to be made 2 DAYS from now. Wednesday the 12th at 4:25 pm. Charge is already pending. Only problem is, the restaurant is not open until Wednesday despite Google Maps saying they are open Monday-Thursday 3pm-10pm. We only found out it was closed by driving all the way downtown. If you are not open then I don't understand why your system would/could even accept our order? Unless we are placing a catering order, why would we place an order for DAYS away? We literally got 2 sandwiches and a drink. Why inconvenience your customers and staff like this? Idk if it was an oversight or intentional, but we cannot cancel our $50 order and will have to wait at least a week to be refunded once we are able to contact the restaurant Wednesday afternoon. Ridiculous when all you are doing is trying to grab dinner. This whole experience has been a major turn off. Update your information online. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Okay, went back to give them another shot and MUCH better service. Our waitress was a star. Hopefully that was just a fluke. I wish they had some less heavy options for summer dining and that they'd put fresh pineapple on the salad rather than canned. But, all in all the food is solid. read more

Nice place in town - they happily accommodated a large group (22 people) on short notice. The place is large & the server was outstanding. She was on top of it and handled the large crowd great. I had the carolina sandwich and it was good. Everyone was happy with their food. read more

My friends and I went out to Blue Tractor for dinner on Midnight Madness. It probably would have been a good idea for us to have made a reservation, as we ended up waiting over an hour to finally get seated and get our food. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich and subbed the chips for french fries. I really enjoyed my sandwich. The bun was nicely toasted and the pulled pork was very flavorful. The barbecue sauce in the red bottle complimented the pulled pork very well. The french fries here are amazing too. One of my friends got the same thing as me and my other friend got the plate with pulled chicken, brisket, french fries, and coleslaw. She thought the brisket was delicious, but the chicken was okay. Everyone agreed, the french fries are awesome! Overall, besides waiting for over an hour, my friends and I throughly enjoyed our time. This is my 4th time coming to Blue Tractor and my experience each time has been great. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for some good bbq. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Dinner: Pulled Porked Sandwich . Chips were subbed with fries for an extra $2. - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

EXCEPTIONAL! My fiancé and I came just to enjoy lunch. The service is wonderful, the food exceeded my expectations. From appetizer to drinks to the meal. I had the brisket and smoked chicken, with Mac and a DELICIOUS Caesar salad. He got the ribs (omg so good!!!) and pulled pork. It all was fantastic. We will absolutely be coming back. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Service from Amanda was great! Food was good. I went here with friends on a game day during "everyday happy hour" time. when we got our bills we realized it wasn't happy hour. We were told that day they decided to not do happy hour during game days. I wouldn't care if this was shown on their website or told to us before we ordered. Very disappointing to be bait and switched in this way. don't trust their happy hour call and confirm before you plan your visit. read more

We recently ordered takeout from Blue Tractor. Nicely located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. The service was prompt and courteous. I ordered the three meat platter, which included beef brisket, pulled pork, and 1/4 lb of baby back ribs with two sides: mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries. The baby back ribs were succulent and flavorful, while the mashed potatoes were creamy and well-seasoned. The pull pork and beef brisket were okay. read more

Pulled pork sandwich is fantastic and the fries are delicious. The mac is good but not that creamy.

Finding a spot for lunch in downtown Ann Arbor can be tricky on a game day, even if the game isn't until much later in the night. Our group of four adults and four kids ended up at Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery the third or fourth place we tried and the only one that could seat us right away. We nearly walked past the unassuming building on Washington Street, and walking through the front door you would have no idea just how large the dining space is. I sampled a couple of beers during our visit, with the Bumper Crop IPA being my favorite. Though BBQ is the specialty, there are plenty of items on the menu for every palate. The kids menu included a burger with a blend of ground chuck and beef brisket ($5.95) along with chicken tenders, grilled cheese, and mac & cheese. One look at the menu and I knew I had to try the bar-be-cue-ban sandwich with pulled pork, Swiss cheese, bacon, jalapeno chips, and mustard aioli on a griddled roll with house-made pickles and bbq potato chips ($10). The pork was nice and smoky and a good base for the rest of the sandwich. Jalapeno chips kicked up the flavor quite a bit and were an interesting choice for the sandwich. Overall the food was good, the service was quick, and everyone seemed to be pleased. read more

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Nice place to meet up with friends or a work group. Apps and bbq were good. A bit on the salty side. I mean salt not pricey. Server was super fun and engaging. It was quiz night but since out with a work group, we did not participate. Cozy relaxed place for a nice night out! read more

Trying to make a restaurant work durning a pandemic is hard. No menus, outdoor seating, limited servers. I get it, I know it's difficult. My review will be more based on food and drink opposed to the usual food, drink and service. I know they were short staffed with servers for outdoor seating, most opt for outdoor seating on a hot summer night durning a pandemic. So having one server for 20 tables is probably not ideal but again it is a global pandemic and everyone is doing the best they can. The food was good, black bean burger with Mac and cheese. Nothing spectacular but was filling. I also enjoyed my Moscow mule minus the cooper tin it generals comes it that adds to the flavor of the drink. Would I return? Yes, but would go when there was not so many people eating outside so we wouldn't have to wait to long for service. read more

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - Black bean burger with Mac and cheese - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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