Brett's Bbq shop was a mixed Experience at a Recognized BBQ joint. We visited a Texas Monthly Top 100 BBQ award winner, a spot that previously held a Top 50 ranking. The restaurant itself was quite inviting, with a clean and well-maintained indoor seating area and a convenient beer and cocktail bar right next door. The lean brisket had a solid salt and pepper bark with good flavor, but I found the meat itself to be a little chewy. The ribs were a bit inconsistent; some parts were flavorful, while others were a bit mushy and salty. The texture was uneven throughout. The sausage was a house-made, peppery link with a tight casing. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't my favorite offering. On a more positive note, the sides were a definite highlight. The corn casserole was very good, with a nice balance between the corn and the breading. The cilantro coleslaw was a refreshing change, a light vinegar slaw with a great cilantro spice. It was packed with fresh carrots, red peppers, and onions, making it a delicious and flavorful side. Overall, while there were some inconsistencies with the meat, the inviting atmosphere and excellent sides made for a decent experience. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

Now, when they first opened we were so excited and everything was delicious. Now, they have changed their offerings for the second time with beloved items missing. Service is nonexistent and I'm confused exactly what I'm paying for. 3 slices of brisket and side of Mac was 20$. It is also freezing, dark, and loud. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - 1 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

When I heard about Brett's BBQ, it was due to their 9 napkin OMG Burger. I read about it online, I double check the menu that it's still there, and I make plans to go out to Katy. After the 30 minute drive, I get there and don't see it on the menu. As I get to the front I figure it'll be okay, I'll get something else if they don't have it but I'll double check cuz I know I saw it on their website just a few days ago. Disappointingly, it is confirmed that they don't have it. Without glancing at the menu I try to go for my standard two meat plate of brisket and ribs... Turns out you can't get ribs as part of the two meat plate. Okay, I don't need to eat that much food anyway, just brisket with mac and cheese and their cornbread casserole. It's a counter service barbecue place this should take about 2 minutes... But it doesn't. We go find a seat and we wait, and we wait, and they finally call us to pick up our food. I take a bite of the mac and cheese. Delicious! My disappointment starts to fade and I get excited about the rest. A fork full of cornbread casserole... It's all right. Tasty but not as exciting as the mac and cheese was. Now it's time for the brisket. It's very tender, well cooked, looks like a nice bark, but not much flavor. Perhaps that sums up my experience, big expectations but not a lot of delivery. If you want some outstanding mac and cheese, give this place a try. If you're looking for barbecue, it's fine, on par with other places, but not worth a 30 minute drive from the city. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - One meat plate, brisket, mac and cheese, cornbread casserole - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

More than two hours before closing and most items out. Biscuits were raw inside, had to return and get new ones. Unusual choice to fry the burnt ends then sauce them. This made some pieces so tough they were inedible. Restaurant lights were so low that it was impossible to see your food to eat. Bat cave ambiance. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

Eh. It was an expensive disappointment. My husband ordered 1/3 turkey and 1/2 chicken with slaw. I ordered the shrimp tacos with a side of fried okra. The cole slaw has a twist of cilantro and jalapeño. I can see where they are trying to go but they are still traveling to the destination. They haven't quite made it. My food was so salty, my tongue went numb. There wasn't a flavor of seasonings. The flavor came from the grill and salt. We ordered 2 fountain drinks with our food and decided on sweet tea. It was just as big of a disappointment. Can't really speak on customer service because you order at the counter and they call you up to grab your food. The interaction with employees is limited so it would be unfair to say if the service is "good" or "bad." The young lady did her job, took out order and got it right so if we're gauging that, the service was average. It's a true BBQ vibe. Texas theme and all things rodeo/BBQ style. There is a full bar but we didn't partake. People from Texas may like it but we're from Mississippi so our expectation of BBQ is high and to eat the best of the best. The difference of culture is so vast that it's a 1/10 for me. read more

Really nice spot on the inside. Service was friendly and prompt. 1/3lb of brisket is $13. Which is a bit much comparatively. Overall the brisket is okay. Little overdone for my taste. But the presentation is appealing. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - 1/3lb of brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

We were invited by my son's school friends and had a great time! The atmosphere was comfortable and laidback, making it a great spot to enjoy a new meal. We were pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was - most definitely exceeded our expectations! The customer service was also excellent, which added to the overall great experience. This spot has earned continuous visits from us. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Good bbq. Would definitely recommend this place. I hope next time they have baked potatoes. read more

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Our annual barbecue safari took us to 12 different barbecue joints in the Houston area in four days. Brett's was the best--so good that we had to come back and eat here again before catching our flight home. At each joint, we only order meat--brisket (moist), ribs (pork and beef), and sausage. All of the meats we tried at Brett's, along with the hamburger, which Brett recommended, were excellent. The staff, starting with Brett, is very friendly. read more

What I should have done is give to the Facebook page and waited until a day they were having one of their specials. Fajita night or the brisket queso nacho day sounds awesome. I went on a regular non special day though, so we got the smoked then fried brisket bites with the sauce and a one meat plate with Mac and cheese and a kids hamburger with fries. It was good. The music is a bit loud and the dining room is a bit dark, but they do have games like giant Jenga. I would only bring smaller kids on a day it's nice to eat outside. read more

Went back to Brett's BBQ with some friends. We arrived around 1:30 & it was crowded for First Responder Thursday. Sadly, they were out of sausage & brisket enchiladas. Two of our favorites. So we ordered two 2 meat Brisket plates with 2 sides each & 2 Brisket Sandwiches with an order of Waffle fries. Our orders came out quickly. The food we had was delicious as always & our friends commented that they really liked it as well. Sorry that Brett's will be closing December 28th. They will be missed. read more

McRiblet Sammich at Brett's BQ Shop - Worth the Hype! I was lucky enough to grab one of the limited 50 McRiblet Sammiches at Brett's BQ Shop today, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint! The bread was soft and fresh, holding up perfectly to the generous portion of tender, juicy ribs. Every bite was packed with smoky, flavorful meat, slathered in their delicious BBQ sauce, with just the right amount of tang from the pickles and crunch from the onions. As if that wasn't enough, it came with a choice of fried okra or French fries. I went with the okra and dipped it in their house-made ranch--absolute perfection. If you ever get the chance to grab one of these, don't hesitate. It's a must-try! read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Today's Limited Special - McRiblet Sammich - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

If you're looking for great bbq in Katy, do yourself the favor and go to Midway BBQ. That being said, let's start with service. She wasn't super warm and friendly but she wasn't rude either. She looked bored. No big deal. She started by letting us know they were out of sausage. It was a bummer but it happens. I asked for a two meat plate with chicken and brisket. They then told me they can't do chicken on the plates. You have to get it as a separate plate, 1/2 or whole. Fine. We got a one meat plate with brisket, potato salad and Mac and cheese. One half chicken with Mac and cheese and a waffle fries(Oh, the waffle part is extra by the way). A kids brisket burger and fries. When our food showed up. I couldn't believe it. $17 for ONE slice of DRY brisket. Mac and cheese that was just okay. And potato salad that looked like it was chewed for you(they were only about a 1/2 cup big). The portions are laughable. Nothing was seasoned well. Nothing was impressive. They didn't have pickles, onions or jalapeños. The sweet tea might as well have been unsweetened. They have picnic tables for seating and board games to play which was nice. No country music like most other bbq spots. It was quiet and awkward since we were the only ones in there besides one other family the whole time we were dining. The empty parking lot should have been our first red flag. I don't believe in being unreasonably harsh. There was just too much to overlook. BBQ isn't cheap but this place is definitely not worth what they're charging for it. I wish I would have taken a picture because it is comical having paid 60 dollars for it. read more

Visited the area for a work trip and although not the next Texas BBQ I've ever had it gave me the fix + "when in rome"! Went off the menu and ordered the special which was a brisket burger. It had caramelized onions on it, lettuce, cheese, and their version of a Big Mac sauce. Was with a big group so we ordered an assortment of sides. The Mac and cheese is thick and delicious but the beans were fire! Everyone else at the table seemed to enjoy their food as well. As we say there , we're glad we arrived when we did because the menu ran out fast. Order beer/drinks separate from the bar, I got the margarita which is claimed the best in Katy and it was pretty good- I'll give them that! If you're looking for BBQ in the area, I'd recommend! read more

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The restaurant came with high praise. It was a very nice looking BBQ place, we visited last Saturday about 4pm. I ordered the Texas Trinity to try all the meats. My wife got a baked potato. The sausage was very nice and only second to the brisket. Very tasty. I like not having to ask for a marbled or lean cut of brisket. You get a whole slice of actual brisket that has both. However, the rest was disappointing. When I saw the amount of ribs on the tray I was surprised and ready to dig in. But the ribs were so over done they were dry and black on top. What came to mind was Bucee's beef jerky on appearance. It was not jerky but the dry black pepper look and smell was not enjoyable. It wasn't burnt. Even covered in BBQ sauce it was too dry and picking meat off the bone to eat is never good sign for a rib. I think it just sat in a warmer or smoker too long. Lastly the sides. The potato salad was dry, very large chunks of potatoes. No real flavor stood out. The corn pudding must be an acquired taste. It was okay but not for me. My wife had a baked potato with sausage on the side and it was very good. Not sure we would go back. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - The Texas Trinity! Pork ribs, brisket and sausage with 2 sides. I chose potato salad and cornbread pudding. - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

Still the best food in Texas bbq. The service is good the atmosphere is so cool. Family place and great food. It is worth what you pay for because you get more than enough. Love this place. read more

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I went to their previous location and this location is a big improvement. Thankfully parking is not going to be a problem here. Not sure why they are rated only a 3.5 currently, we shall find out. There was a small line of about 10 people in front of me.....when I arrived. It turned out to be a short wait...then ordered, and it was a short wait for the food too. I ordered the holy trinity for $45. I'm not sure this is exactly a deal by any means. You get 2 slices of brisket (about 1/3 lb, most of a sausage link (ends were cut off), and 2 pork ribs., also one small side and a plain baked potato. If you order all items from the holy trinity separately, ....you actually save $2, so they got me there. The meat was definitely the star of the show, with the brisket being moist and delicious, ribs were tender, juicy and falling off the bone, and sausage in my opinion was the best thing on the plate. I was able to sub the daily sausage special, piquin pepper and cheese sausage, for the regular with no extra charge. I still feel they may have given me the regular sausage, as I didn't see any cheese in this sausage. They also failed to give me the bread, pickles, onions and jalapeños it comes with. When I went to go ask for it....their immediate response was to question me and say well you need to ask for it. No, when the menu says it comes with it already, they need to give it to you on your plate. So they were out of line there! The sides were okay. I used my side from the holy trinity to try their cilantro jalapeno cole slaw. I also added a small Mac n cheese. The slaw was a nice refreshing cole slaw, only 2 problems, I didn't ever taste any jalapeno OR cilantro! Did they forget to use cilantro? Because it's pretty obvious in taste and smell when you add it to a dish. I did see diced jalapeno, but it was not spicy in the least, nor did i ever taste it. The Mac and cheese was in curled pasta and had some black pepper on it, sort of a modern take on mac and cheese. I would have preferred a traditional one with more cheddar cheese. The baked potato came with cheese, sour cream, and butter and was a little pricy at $10. I think Rudy's is around $7, for comparison....for same size. Overall. I enjoyed the new restaurant and the food, but I'm only giving them 3.5 stars for all the mishaps I experienced. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Baked potato, side of mac and cheese, and holy trinity with cilantro jalapeno cole slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

Didn't eat here because my 80 year old mom and my 55 yr old wife got carded and not served alcohol because my wife lost her ID and was carrying a paper copy of her DL which they didn't accept! LoL! Trust me, we look over 21! read more

Houston Restaurant Week review incoming ... So we used to frequent Brett's long before the brick & mortar, and continue delivery once in a while since. I thought it would be great to try an old favorite. Overall, some judicious cleaning would not go amiss, but it is a BBQ joint. The lighting is also not great. Pretzel A+ Burnt ends B+ needed seasoning & NOT to be drenched in sauce I was sad I couldn't get a ground brisket burger but our party liked the brisket "burger". Despite dripping sauce, it did eat dry. B D------ Brisket & corn tacos. INEDIBLE. The amount of vinegar in that sauce is enough to make you sick. No one could finish them. You could not taste brisket or corn, just pure vinegar. Let me also say that cold corn from a can dumped on top of a few overcooked brisket pieces in a tortilla does not a taco make!! The bourbon pecan pie was mid. The cookies were good but salty! But no one could enjoy anything after those vinegar BOMBS. Sometimes when you get bigger you lose the attention to detail that made you great in the first place; I hope that is not the case here. We didn't feel it was a $40/pp experience. read more

We decided to give them a try after reading so many good reviews. We came in late in the evening and got their burger with NO cheese and of course there's cheese so I couldn't eat it. I tried scraping it off but it didn't work and we order some ribs. My husband thought the burger was alright and to me the ribs was ok kinda dry. Maybe because we came late so it's been sitting there but I will be back and try some other things since they were out of a lot of things. Customer services was just a person taking the order so not very welcoming. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

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KATY, TX 77494 / BBQ / 04-15-23 / TAKEOUT SUPPER +The brisket was tender, moist and nicely smoked. +The smoked turkey was juicy and well-cooked. +The cornbread casserole and mac n cheese were delicious. -The meats and mac n cheese had a little too much pepper for our liking. -The pickled jalapeños and cucumbers were placed into paper sleeves, which spilled all over the takeout bag. read more

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The brisket is tender and so delicious. I had the chopped brisket sandwich that was so delicious. There bbq sauce is very good and tasty. read more

They really need a web page. Came in from out of town for BBQ Sunday to see a PAPER sign on the closed restaurant door, "Gone Fishing " SERIOUSLY?? Not cute or funny. read more

Excellent t food and drink. Burger (brisket!) was awesome as was the pork sandwich. Cool atmosphere and friendly service make for a 5 star restaurant. Highly recommended!! read more

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My husband and I ordered a chopped beef sandwich and waffle fries and 2 iced teas. The BBQ was HORRIBLE. It was completely burnt and very greasy. It seemed they took the burnt, burnt ends and just chopped them up. We are extremely disappointed as we had gone to the old location several times and never had an issue. The owner strolled past our table and asked a table next to us, that had ordered a ton of food, how everything was. I had hoped he would ask us, but he did not. This was so bad that my husband actually threw up in the parking lot. I had recommended Bretts before but will never recommend it again. What a waste of money. Don't have any comments on the Customer Service, as you order up front and had to go up to ask for our food order. The sandwich came a few minutes later and then the waffle fries about 5 minutes later. The owner was sitting at the bar staring at his phone instead of interacting with all his customers, instead of just the ones that placed a big order. As I said before, no more Bretts for me. Try Rudy's or any other place. Not worth the time, drive, effort or your hard earned money. read more

Great food, great bbq, not too big of a fan of the jalapeno coleslaw. We had the sausage, burnt ends, brisket, and ribs. The mac and cheese is solid and the beans are solid as well. The burnt ends were my favorite part. read more

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West-Houston, Katy, Fulshear / Richmond area folks, GO and support this local business!! I never visited them before when they were in a small space off of Mason Rd. This new place (behind Katy Mills Mall) has not been busy the two times we went. Been twice. Brisket was great. The sides were great. The portion sizes were large. BBQ always feels too expensive, however, I was content with all we got for the price paid. At least two meals worth with the leftovers we took home. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Wife being funny showing the HUGE pretzel appetizer. Note the Mac & cheese sides and glimpse of brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

The restaurant itself is very nice inside. The staff is welcoming and the BBQ is pretty good. I throughly enjoyed my experience and will be returning in the future. Only thing I'd change is to have more options of sausage, such as jalapeño and cheese sausage or options such as that. They also have games spread around the restaurant which is definitely helpful with keeping both adults, and the kids entertained. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

We've been to this spot more times than I can count--and it's always a vibe. The Friday fajitas? Absolute game-changer. So good, we can't even enjoy fajitas anywhere else anymore. Seriously, they've ruined other fajitas for us (in the best way). Now let's talk drinks. If Sarah's behind the bar, you're in for a treat--her cocktails are elite and always hit just right while you're watching the game. I can't remember the guy's name, but he's made me several drinks on the fly with little tweaks to the recipe that somehow always hit the spot. He knows his whiskey too--especially when it comes to mixing an old-fashioned or whiskey sour like a pro. And don't even get me started on the margaritas... they're chef's kiss--especially paired with the fajitas. My wife always gets at least two or three, and by the time we head home, we're relaxed and happy. Everyone here is friendly, and the bar is definitely where the magic happens. Only knock? It's not bigger--even though it's already huge! We've met the owner a few times--super chill guy with his heart in the right place. His second-in-command? Also incredible. She's been a generous hostess more than once--giving up her own seat at the bar so other couples could have a spot. You just don't see that kind of hospitality everywhere. Only downside? The beef burnt ends didn't quite do it for me. But the pork burnt ends? I've come back two or three times just for those, and I've easily ordered over 10 pounds. No regrets. If you're free on a Friday night, grab some fajitas, sip a top-tier cocktail, and enjoy the vibe. Don't overthink it--just show up and let it be what it is: a really good time. read more

Visited another Top 50 joint today. It was a quiet rainy Friday afternoon (1/26/24) around 4pm. No line at all. Maybe 4 guests in the establishment. Decided to venture out from traditional bbq meat ordering. My wife got the smoked chicken, fried okra, caprese sausage (on special) and cornbread casserole. I went for their 9 napkin brisket burger (comes with tots) and fried mac and cheese balls. Btw they have an excellent bourbon selection at the bar. Some Bookers, all the top shelf Garrison Bros., Stagg, Weller 12 and Blantons STFB. And our bartender was awesome! So the smoked chicken looked amazing and smelled super smoky. Meat was nice and moist and had great flavor. The caprese sausage tasted like it should. I could taste the sun dried tomato and basil and it was super cheesy. It ate a bit on the dry side but for some reason I really liked it, had a tinge of jerky texture and I found myself really enjoying it. Pass on the fried okra it's not really special and it was under fried. My brisket burger did not need nine napkins (one was suffice). So look the patty seemed kinda dry and tough but it was nice and hot and the actual bite of the whole burger with the nicely toasted bun, cheese, and grilled onions ate really well. I finished the whole thing and with a smile on my face. Didn't need the tots. The mac and cheese balls did the job. Crispy on the outside, nice hot and creamy on the inside. But the cornbread casserole was the best bite of food we had. Warm and comforting, perfect for a rainy afternoon. I'd say come and visit for sure! read more

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The bbq was average. The brisket was a little dry. The sausage was good not great. I did get to try the turkey that my friend got and it was awesome, very flavorful and tender. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant inside was very nice and had games you could play while you wait. read more

We are ruined for barbecue. Burnt pork belly ends, pork ribs, mac n cheese. This place is much better than I thought it could be. It's right near Dig world and has a delicious menu. Everything was amazing! Lots of toys and activities for the kids to play before eating. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

Tried Brett's for the first time today with my son and have to say I was disappointed. Ordered half chicken plate and was bland and not even cut up like at another spot I've been to. The okra was slimy , the only good thing was the Mac and cheese . My son got the brisket baked potato and he gave it a 5.5 out of 10 . Not sure if I will ever return but then again I'm all about second chances , maybe this was an off day . read more

Let me tell ya, I've never experienced meat like this before, it's like seeing brisket in 3D 4k UHD. Every time I go to Brett's I see new colors. Gets me going every time read more

The three is both service and price. It's not clear that you stay up at the counter to tell them what you want on your sandwich. They have no combo deal, like Midway does. $15 for an alacart Turkey sandwich was shocking. Midway gives you a lunch special (and many more) which is one meat sandwich with drink and side for only $13.95. If I had ordered that here it would be around $25 for LUNCH! Yikes. I'm understanding why there was ZERO lunch crowd. There's a term: read the room. Need to adjust lunch to bring affordable and the cost of a drink and side for this restaurant would be pennies. My sandwich for turkey probably cost $3 for the actual sandwich. Unfortunately not coming back for lunch. Midway all the way from here forward. read more

We have always had consistently good food here. The brisket baked potato is huge and flavorful. The brisket nachos are delicious. No complaints on the service and ambiance is fun and lively. Brett's is a lunch or dinner time staple for us! read more

Was excited to try this as it's always been closed when I'd pass. Was told the food was great. Ambiance and service were nice. The food however was extremely salty. We got two orders of brisket tacos, one without slaw. For sides we got the Mac n cheese and the cornbread casserole. I was unable to finish my second taco as my throat was overwhelmed. I had the slaw in my tacos. My friend agreed that their tacos were also super salty and they did not get the slaw. The cornbread casserole was great. Loved it. The cheese in the macaroni was extremely thick which made it less than desirable. Restaurant was clean, all employees were nice and talkative, but I unfortunately couldn't tolerate the sodium levels. For those that can, you might have a different opinion than mine so don't let that stop you from giving this place a try. I am still interested in trying the brisket so I will be back, but will not order the tacos or mac again. I'll update the stars if my next visit is better. read more

Brett’s BBQ Shop - Display at the entrance. - Barbeque Near Me - Katy, Texas

Traveled to Katy for work and brought the family. Our best friends live in Houston so we got together for dinner. They'd heard good things about Brett's so we took a chance on a Sunday evening. Now... Sunday evening BBQ restaurant means the menu would be abbreviated... and by that I mean sold out of a lot of items. Those who know BBQ understand and accept that. If a BBQ joint ISN'T sold out of a few things by 6:30p on a Sunday... it's not a good sign. So... ribs, sausage and Turkey were sold out. Ended up getting brisket, burnt ends, chopped sandwich and and several sides and a brisket burger. I ordered the "9 Napkin Brisket burger." I honestly thought it would be a slab of brisket on a bun... but it was a ground burger patty... with grilled onions and cheese and all sorts of yum. It was $10 and came with tots. The brisket I had was juicy and tasty and the rub had the right spice kick. As you do as a bbq place... I sampled everything everyone had. The stand-out side was the cornbread casserole. It was like a creamed-corn bake. VERY tasty. The only "meh" items to me were the potato salad and Mac & cheese. They were ok.. but not on the same playing field as the rest. The restaurant itself was clean, nicely decorated with Austin City Limits Music Fest posters and the music wasn't too loud so we were able to have some good conversations. The manager checked on us and the staff actually remade and reserved a few things due to an onion allergy at the table (took care of it with a smile and were amazing). Highly recommend. Looking forward to coming back earlier in the day to sample the Turkey & ribs. read more

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Went on a Saturday evening. Choose the HRW menu since they were sold out of a lot of stuff. HRW was a good value for the amount of food. Brisket enchiladas were amazing. The steak sandwich was OK. I think it could've had a little bit more seasoning on the actual steak and it was a little hard to eat. I thought it was going to be like sliced pieces of steak, but actually was a whole steak on a bun . There is also a full bar here, but a bartender was MIA a so not really sure of what the options are. read more

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Had heard a lot about this place and came by on July 4th. Very busy, and took about 40 minutes to get our order. Seems the bottleneck is on the line, and the cut to order. Nice to see that but on a busy day, maybe add another person. Food was good, but the response from the manager for the delay was basically we will get it to you when we can. Would have been nice to hear sorry for the delay, we are trying to serve you as quickly as we can.. read more