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    Brothers Keeper BBQ

    4.5 (211 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Brisket sandwich, Mac n cheese
    Janelle H.

    Sooooo delicious. The best brisket sandwich! That honey cornbread is also something else! At first I wasn't feeling the Mac n cheese, but I added hot sauce and that really set it off. Service was extremely nice and welcoming. Street parking was plentiful when we went. Not that it's the problem of the business / food.. but there were a lot of flies.. so maybe adding those small fly repellent fans will make a great difference. Can't wait to go back and take my fam!

    Shared 2 meat, 2 sides with an extra protein, (this is half of the order) - Pulled Pork, Pork Belly Burnt Ends and Brisket.
    Vala R.

    Service was great! Samantha was kind and the other server was great in answering questions. The restaurant is cute with picnic tables outside. We ordered the 2 meat, 2 side to go and added another protein and a cornbread muffin - so we could each have one. I loved the Pork Belly Burnt ends and my husband loved the Brisket. The pulled pork was a good as well. We had the Mac n Cheese which was okay- it was a little dry and Cole Slaw. We each had a Cornbread muffin and dang, they were delicious.

    Sample set! 4 meats and 2 sides.
    Rith H.

    Can't believe I didn't try this place earlier! The area is mainly an outdoor seating only but there were a many benches and a canopy for the sun. Ordering was quick and the person taking our order was very welcoming and had suggestions to try. We ended up getting the sample set that has 4 meats and 2 sides and it didn't disappoint! Everything was melt in your mouth! I loved the spicy pickled onion and the corn bread as well. The Mac and cheese and potato salad were also great! My favorite meat was the brisket and the burnt ends! The chicken was super crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. This sample set is perfect for 2 people. Also, free refills on sodas! (Pepsi products though) I'm looking to coming back and trying the sausage and pulled pork next time!

    Bomb
    Jenae S.

    Previously, I said the mac & cheese was dry. The owner told me that it had to have been an anomaly cause it's not supposed to be that way. I trusted the process and came back months later and he told zero lies. Not dry at all and so so so so so so good. I got the two meat combo. Pulled pork and tri-tip. Out of this world. That cornbread is something to dream about. The greens are absolutely fantastic. It's kind of insane.

    Banana pudding
    Cat S.

    Let me get straight to the point. Excellent BBQ. We tried the brisket sandwich. Brioche bun was light and fluffy. The brisket was incredible. It almost tasted candied a bit. Definite brown sugar caramelization happening. Tender and not too sweet. Side of cole slaw was great. Not drowning in mayo. Light and fresh. The Mac&Cheese was cheesy delicious. Gouda cheese to be exact. My favorite was the brisket chili. Tiny bit of heat but not too much. Great flavor. The banana pudding was....To. Die. For. Wow! Lots of real banana and homemade whip cream. The freshly squeezed lemonade is a Must. Will definitely be back.

    Two meat two side combo: ribs, brisket, potato salad, baked beans, and two corn bread (paid extra for one corn bread)
    Claire G.

    An absolute keeper! My Brothers Keeper BBQ will definitely be my forever bbq spot! Can't miss this spot because there is a huge BBQ smoker in front of the restaurant. Visited on a Sunday afternoon and even though the line was long, the wait is totally worth it! Ordered the combo with 2 meats: ribs and brisket with 2 sides: baked beans with bacon and potato salad, extra corn bread because you can't just have one, and lemonade. The ribs were seasoned perfectly and fell off the bone! The brisket was juicy and flavorful! The potato salad and baked beans hit the spot! Lastly, the corn bread was moist and delicious! The lemonade was fresh and not too sweet, just the way I like it! Love the picnic benches that provided an opportunity for strangers, neighbors, and friends to meet and talk and enjoy the best bbq, weather, and music; all of it brought back memories from good times! Street and neighborhood parking was no problem. We sat next to a couple who had a dog (Ruby) and staff from the Brothers Keeper BBQ gave her a real doggy bone treat! By the looks of it, she enjoyed it!

    Jackson S.

    Great BBQ, but the hidden gem for me was the jalapeños cheddar sausage. Cheesy, meaty with a little spice kick - awesome. Add a brisket sandwich on to that and that was a filling lunch! Next time I'll ask for a sausage sandwich!

    Two of the 2 meat & 2 sides combo plates, lemon pound cake, banana pudding. We added 1 extra order of cornbread.
    Carissa C.

    My daughter and I stopped here to pick up dinner after shopping on 4th St. We were so glad to find this place! We were having a hard time deciding what to get so the young woman at the counter gave us a sample of meat. The burnt ends are amazing! We ordered 2 combo plates and two desserts. This place is a walk up counter with ample picnic-style seating under a big canopy. They have a water station next to the counter. We were able to sit and wait for our order which came out promptly. The combo plates were more than enough for 3 people. The meat was so tender and full of flavor. The mac n cheese was creamy. The greens have the slightest kick. Loved the baked beans and corn bread. Everything was delicious. We'll definitely be back again!

    2 meat 2 sides
    Mallory J.

    Yummmm had been wanting to try this place for so long. We got the 2 meat 2 sides with spare ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, and chili. Spare ribs were the best with the gold bbq sauce. Brisket was good, sides were decent but would love to try their other sides! Will definitely be back.

    Kitchen widow. Everything was clean
    Shelly S.

    After bookmarking the pop-up during the quarantine, we finally made it, only this time he has his own spot! Facility: A: This is the old MVP location but much better. Clean and simple. Bathroom to wash hands is conveniently located. - clean covered picnic tables Food: A: Beef Rib - We don't eat pork so we were so glad he had beef. It was flavorful and tender. It was pricey though. The Mac and cheese was so good. Something about the seasoning!!! A+: Service. Everyone was nice and we even got a free sample to try while we waited. We can't wait to go back again, and this will be our go-to bbq spot in Long Beach.

    Grace C.

    Still consistently amazing bbq. Out to go to and we are lucky to be living across from them. Consistently juicy and perfect smoked. Mac and cheese is crack. Greens got a little kicked to it but flavorful. Surely we will be back for more.

    Brisket
    Stephen P.

    Living one block from here, I was excited to support a local business! The spot is cool, it's the original MVP location in front of the house on 4th street. Street parking only, picnic table seating. FOOD** It wasn't bad food, but not too great by any means either. The Brisket was dense and dry inside. Also a bit too salty. 2.5/5 stars The Mac&Cheese and Potato Salad were 3.5/5 stars Also pretty good but nothing amazing here Sitting here disappointed after paying $39.79 for a one person meal With these premium prices I expected much more Next time I want BBQ I'll be heading to LALC in Seal Beach like usual

    Sally W.

    Absolutely amazing BBQ! I previously stopped by after work and everything was sold out. So I came back the next day an hour earlier and got lucky to order what I wanted: ribs, spicy collard greens, baked beans, and corn bread. Everything was absolutely amazing. The ribs were incredibly flavorful. They were tender, smoky, and the top almost tasted like candied meat in a way. Half a pound came out to be two ribs, and since I was so hungry I didn't know if that would be enough, but the ribs had more meat on them than past ribs I've tried. They were absolutely delicious! The spicy greens were fresh and flavorful, and I loved that it had meat in it. The baked beans were delicious with the bacon, though a bit more on the sweeter side which is good depending on how you like your baked beans. And pro tip: definitely don't pass up the corn bread! I need to come back and try all the other menu items.

    Brisket, pork ribs, macaroni, and cheese, coleslaw, and corn muffins

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    Means EVERYTHING! Glad you enjoyed!

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    Thanks for promoting our pop-up back in November. Much appreciated.

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    Such good BBQ! I loved the Pork Belly Burnt Ends can't wait to go back and try more!

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    Ask the Community - Brothers Keeper BBQ

    How do we find out about scheduled pop ups? Also, I only know about the pop ups from comments. It would help if that was part of the bio.

    Where yall gone be located May 4th? I'm trying to see what it do

    Where is your next pop up location?

    Hi Karen, we’ll be taking over Tennessee jacks July 23rd. Hope to see you then

    Where will you be located on Friday the 17th?

    Hi, our next pop up is next Friday the 24th at Trademark brewery, located at 233 E Anaheim St. LB. Hope to see you there!

    Looking forward to tomorrow. Will you have the pork belly burnt ends??? I'm so looking forward to a pound or two ....

    Hey Gloria, Thanks for reaching out. I believe I spoke to your sister today. Unfortunately, we will… 

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    UPDATE: damn. The food is inconsistent…read more.. Got an order on a Monday night and maybe it was off but the chicken wings were funky-- not lightly fried with the taste of sauce as they had done before. the pulled pork was dry as a bone and the paper thin pieces of tri-tip were like paper. Smoked paper. The baked beans were kind of meh I do like the cornbread and coleslaw but after this I'm gonna keep looking. One BIG issue is the prices are also inconsistent, cheaper in the online app, higher in the store cash register system and even higher on the printed menu. They need to fix that because I don't like arguing over prices with the counter help... But I will. MY ORIGINAL REVIEW WAS MUCH BETTER Love this place, it's low-key and local and has killer barbecue, tasty sides and more. Staff is super nice and friendly, I just call in my order and it's ready in minutes. So far I've only gotten the wings and SMOKED CHICKEN YUMMM plus sides like mac & cheese, coleslaw and greens are delicious. And I love their cornbread, it's generous and freezes well so you can have it later in the week for breakfast! If you have any leftovers!

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