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    4.3 (63 reviews)

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    Half Rack of Ribs and the Sampler Platter.
    Kelli G.

    We ate at Broken Smoker today and had the best experience! The atmosphere is awesome, the food is great, and Kim is the perfect waitress/hostess! My husband and I shared the Sampler Platter, and our daughter got the 1/2 rack of ribs. It was all excellent! We also got the Hillbilly Rolls for an appetizer and loved them! We're originally from Texas and the food here is legit. We will definitely be making this place a regular!

    Pulled pork and beef brisket with fries and Mac and cheese
    Heather G.

    My husband loved it. I'm not the biggest bbq fan but it was tasty. The prices are reasonable and the staff was super friendly and helpful. It's a great spot in downtown Middleville to get good meal. I just wasn't thinking about it. The meats were done well and the Mac and cheese was delicious. We will be back to fill that meat shaped hole in my husbands heart.

    The Gambler! Spicy sausage, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw topped with Mac and Cheese.
    Josh D.

    Seriously though, A++. Between the Spicy cheese curds, the Mountain Nuggets (Mac and cheese balls) and the worlds best sandwich aka THE GAMBLER. What is not to like?! Small town dining is the best dining especially when the food is this good.

    One pound of brisket, hush puppies and collard greens.
    Angela S.

    We had planned to drive to Grand Rapids for dinner but after a long week we were tired. I remembered the Broken Smoker from an event at my previous job that they catered. Decided to check it out. We were very impressed to see the table set for our fallen members of our military. As we are most patriotic- my husband is a veteran, this meant something to us. Our sever was friendly and helpful. Prices were good and the food was great! I had the pulled chicken and it arrived on a beautifully toasted bun. My husband had the brisket. He was thrilled to be able to get a pound serving. Overall a great place and we will go again. My only disappointment is that we sat in the first room and when I went into the second room after eating (ladies room is in there) I noticed a sign with items that were not on the menu. I would have loved to order the okra! ETA: I heard the chef 86 an item because it wasn't to his standard. I was wicked impressed. In a time when many restaurants are more concerned with food costs than quality it was refreshing to hear that he would rather be 'out of something' than serve something that is below standard. Bravo!

    Brisket, beans and Mac and cheese. Mmm

    This has excellent brisket! I tried three sauces but the brisket didn't need it at all. It was super moist and had a good bark on it. The Mac and cheese wasn't bad, but nothing exceptional. The beans on the other hand, were amazing. They had pretty big pieces of pork in them and great flavor. Finally, although I was there by myself and not familiar with the area, my server was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Overall a solid five stars!

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    Rusty W.

    Great tasting food! Give it a try fast and friendly. The BBQ was very tender on the pulled pork sandwich. Really enjoyed the Hush Puppies.

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    Good traditional bbq place. Cannot evaluate other than bbq foods, but the brisket was very good.

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    Delicious pulled pork and brisket! Our family loves it and the homemade fries are amazing.

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    Absolutely without a question best Barbecue in the United States of America period!!!!

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    The people are warm and inviting, and the food is amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone.

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    Delicious BBQ, everything in the menu is cooked to just the right temperature. Good old fashioned smoked food

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    Meh. It's a cool place for the country but it's no southern bbq. It's cool to hang out with friends for a drink but don't expect Memphis bbq

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    Great food, downtown middleville mi. Brisket and sausage!! Coming back to try more. ..

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