Superb service considering the false construction adjacent to the business visited. I received up to my window order service and personal direction. Amazing, I would have never imagined this awareness from the owner. Next, I received a beautiful tray of BBQ that reflected care and flavor Lol. Nicely done to you and your business. Looking forward to my next POSSIBLE visit soon! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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I hate to leave bad reviews, I hate it, sincerely ! But I just spent $138 for some of the worst food I've ever eaten! I ordered the bk sampler $65, which comes with 4 meats and 4 sides (no repeat meats or sides) , and I also ordered 1/2lb of brisket $20, 1/2lb burnt ends $18, an extra side of Mac and cheese $8 and an extra side of beans $8 (there's a reason I had to order extra sides) 2 honey cornbreads $8 Remember those 4 sides, well they're not actually sides that could possibly satiate a human adult. They give you bbq sauce cups filled with sides (because it's only meant to be a sample of the side lmao) and because you can't pick your sides you're forced to get their slew of cafeteria sides. (Potato salad, brisket beans, Mac and cheese, and bbq beans) is what I was forced to get lmao The bbq beans are topped with sour cream and are mainly finely ground beef, and few beans, the beans are sweet and the sour cream blends horribly with these sloppy Joe style beans. The fresh cut onions added a horrible aftertaste btw The potato salad is a runny mustardy saucy mess, the potatoes were severely undercooked and the flavor was exactly what you don't want in your mouth. Avoid this! The brisket beans were literally Busch's sweet beans with fatty pieces of brisket shavings The Mac and cheese some of the worst Mac and cheese I've ever ! This is an insult to anyone who pays for this! It's like they're using a powder for the cheese and the flavor was non existent ! This isn't authentic or even remotely good! (Avoid this) The pulled pork was dry and flavorless The ribs were tough and hard to eat The brisket was not just fatty but it was flavorless The burnt ends were actually palatable but the store bought bbq sauce was a blatant reminder of the quality that I was consuming! The cornbread was as the best thing I had and a that was just ok . The drown the top in honey butter so it's hard not to like it after tasting such tasteless food! I was shocked and actually sad! The customer service was great which also makes this review hard to write! I'll attach pictures but I really believe this isn't a business that is worthy of this price and I think they need to close down and workshop their menu! This is not restaurant quality and I want a refund lmao but that will never happen! Once again nice people and bad food often make it hard for people to be honest about the food only! But this is the honest to gods truth! read more

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Got a side of Grammy"s Potato Salad and 1 lb of Pork Spareribs. Wow, everything was delicious. The potato salad was creamy and smooth. I think I tasted a little bit of mustard in the potato salad? The rib seasoning was flavorful and well balanced. The meat was tender with good smokiness. The sauce had the right amount of tanginess. Service was very friendly. There was a limited amount of street parking. I opted to park around the corner in the residential area. read more

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All the make up of a good time bound to happen. For starters I heard about Brothers Keeper BBQ by word of mouth. The biggest compliment is for someone you trust to rave about how good food is. The second thing was promising smell in the air. The unmistakable aroma of BBQ, smoke and above all Flavor! Third, it was 2pm in the afternoon and people were walking away with to-go plates, big grins and thanking the workers. And before I could think of a fourth thing the server asked me if she could help me and before I could make up my mind the owner passed me a cup of ice water stating "you look thirsty". You can't make that level of customer service up. So how did it taste?! Ribs - The owner said I wouldn't need any sauce and I appreciate his confidence. Nice smoke ring, beautiful glimmer and well seasoned. No complaints. Brisket- Sliced, well portioned, and yes they were tender. A little too thick of a slice but no issues here. Greens - if you were looking for the scraps of pork I must tell you to look no further. The meat to greens ratios was almost embarrassing. You could literally eat it as a full meal not to mention it had great flavor. A bit too much vinegar but that's just a preference. Mac & Cheese - listen anyone who dares to make a rue and their own cheese sauce is starting off in high regard! Where they lacked in seasoning is ok because you can always add more. The real treat is how well it warmed up the next day! Candied Yams - Good, not great. Throughly cooked, buttery and flavorful. Just not a fan of the cooking method. All the cinnamon floated to the top. Lemonade - It was the healthiest fresh squeezed lemonade i ever had. Unfortunately it was giving Minute Maid. Pickled Onions - they pickle their own onions! It's the little things that make the difference! Pros - Good Food! Great portions! Amazing customer service! Cons - ONLY one BBQ Sauce option and it was basic. I really could have skipped the lemonade. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Ribs Brisket Mac & Cheese Greens Candied Yams - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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 read more

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The food is delicious. The brisket and sausage were my personal favorite but it was hard to choose cause everything was great! A little pricey but it's sooooo good! read more

Friendly, hospitable staff, awesome outdoor vibe with feel-good tunes, accompanied by great bbq and sides! We tried the BBQ Sampler which was perfect for us because we are usually pretty indecisive and want to try a little of everything. We were able to sample the collards prior to committing, which was a great touch. They were on the spicy side, but I really liked them. They were too spicy for the rest of my party, but they are all pretty sensitive to heat. I have some allergies and one of the employees was gracious enough to come out to our table to let me know what ingredients were used and that I could safely enjoy everything our group ordered. I appreciated the table visit and that the front of house staff inquired properly about my allergy concerns. My favorites were the spare ribs and the potato salad. Honorable mention for the burnt ends and the banana pudding. The house-made lemonade was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The mustard dipping sauce was also FIRE. I was happy to accept the offer to take an extra side home when I requested a take out box. The only thing that I think we should have tried was the cornbread and honey butter. I thought it came with the sampler, but I believe we were supposed to add it on. I think the price point for the value of the labor and love that goes into smoking meats was fair. I am looking forward to going back the next time we are on that side of town! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - BBQ Sampler Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I surveyed some folks on Next Door for a local business to support for Juneteenth. Dozens of people recommended Brothers Keeper BBQ, and for good reason. It has a great neighborhood vibe with picnic tables and canopies, sweet tea and lemonade. My husband and I tried the sampler tray. You get four meats and four sides. We tried the barbecued chicken, the brisket, the ribs, and the pulled pork. For sides, we had the collard greens, the baked beans, the chili, and the crunchy coleslaw. It comes with one piece of cornbread, but we ordered a second because there was two of us and I don't share cornbread. Sounds like a lot of food. But perfect for sharing. Everything was absolutely excellent, fall off the bone, slow roasted, smoky goodness. I think my favorite side was the collard greens. Usually when I order it at other restaurants, it's very salty with ham, bacon and/or neckbones. But these collard greens had a spicy/pickled flavor with peppered pizzazz that left my lips sizzling. (Gave my husband a little rattlesnake bite kiss after eating the whole cup.) It's currently a small business that opens at noon and serves until it's all gone. But I'm going to keep my eye on it because it would be awesome for catering. Keep up the fantastic work BK-BBQ!!Definitely going back! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Sampler platter with chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Just enough for two to share. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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. read more

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Mmmmmmm! I don't eat barbecue that often but when I came across the page on Instagram, it looked so good and I always love to eat at these small local businesses. I just move back from the Bay Area to SoCal and I used to live in Long Beach very close to this restaurant, very cool neighborhood! The brisket was so tender, the ribs fell off the bone and to be honest I could eat like 10 corn muffins thank God we only got two they were so delicious! Everything was great. I can't wait to come back here and try some other items. I really wanted the collard greens but we got coleslaw instead, and it was also really good. It's a little bit of a wait obviously because it's so good so maybe get there a little bit earlier right when they open if possible but still wasn't too bad maybe about 25 minutes. Also they have great pink lemonade. Can't wait to go back! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Brisket, pork ribs, macaroni, and cheese, coleslaw, and corn muffins - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First time at this local spot . You can smell the barbecue from the street. Brisket and pork ribs were tender and delicious. The best corn bread I've ever tasted also. Welcoming staff. Menu fairly priced . Went on a Wednesday around lunch time and was not busy . The weekends they said usually a line and sells the meat until it's gone. The street parking was not bad but we also went in the middle of the week. Definitely will be back ! Kudos to the chef for a great meal ! read more

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I don't even have many words for what we orderedb other than, Great food! My partner had two bites and immediately said oh yeah this is good, we'll be back and then mentioned a friend to bring next time. He has NEVER in 10 years said those words lol! He had brisket and gouda Mac n cheese. I had pork belly burnt ends and some gouda mac n cheese + a lil treat: brown honey butter on corn bread. Yum yum and yum! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here I ordered beef brisket sandwich with potato salad it was yummy. The bbq was tender had a good taste along with a Pepsi to wash it all down. Met the owner Mo he was very nice told him I would write a review he stated hope it's good I will definitely return soon.. read more

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As out of towner's we were excited to try a few different things from the menu. We ordered to go: Brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, Gouda Mac n cheese, potato salad, baked beans, corn bread and pork ribs. I am so so disappointed with my order. We spent well over $100 and the food was barely touched after sampling. Gouda Mac n cheese was overcooked and watery. Absolutely no flavor. I added my own salt and pepper and it was still just not good. It was so watery and unflavorful I couldn't even taste the cheese! I took two bites (one without adding seasoning and one after adding seasoning) 0/10 We tossed it Baked beans were served with uncooked onions and sour cream on top. It was a bit jarring and It was not good to mix the sweet flavors with that combo (to me). Uncooked onions didn't taste right. 0/10 We tossed it. Burnt ends were good and flavorful but not great, 6/10 Corn bread muffin was average 5/10 Brisket was fatty but good 6/10 Potato salad was not good 0/10 Bbq sauce was not good,lacked flavor. Had better from the store 2/10 Overall I would not recommend and I wouldn't return. It was not real barbecue to me. I'm leaving this review because we spent a lot of money and were disappointed with nearly everything we tried. It was not worth it. read more

I recently visited this barbecue gem, and I can't stop thinking about it! The quality of the barbecue is outstanding--each bite was packed with rich, smoky flavor, and you can truly taste the care and craftsmanship in every bite. It was totally worth the wait & the price you can taste the love! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Spare rib - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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As I was about 2-3 blocks from my air bnb the air was filled with bbq. When I pulled up, my air bnb was behind this gem. The smell was amazing. Unfortunately they had sold out already so I made sure to come back the next day. The guy there and his staff were all super friendly and welcoming. I was able to snag some burnt ends, chili and a corn bread. All were great, by far some of the best ive ever had in the city. The place is packed all day for good reason. Be sure to stop by whenever youre close. I was too excited to take pics so ill make sure to go back and update this post. read more

They cannot be serious... $30 for two pieces of meat and sample sides?! I ordered the "2 meat, 2 sides" combo for lunch and was genuinely shocked when I removed the foil. It came with exactly one rib and one slice of brisket. The sides? Sampler-sized; just like those tiny plastic cups you receive free samples in at Costco. It was truly disappointing. To be fair, the food itself was well-seasoned and good. But there's a huge difference between "tasty" and "worth $30," and this was absolutely not worth the price. The side portions were so small that they were actually sampler sized and we were still hungry afterwards. I felt genuinely bad because I recommended this place to my colleagues, sent them there, and even they were dissatisfied with the inflated and overpriced food rates. I love to support a small new emerging business, but not at the expense of being hustled. In today's economy, this kind of pricing is completely out of touch and obvious price - gouging. It comes across as taking advantage of customers and the new hype. We get it, everything is expensive nowadays and the economy has tanked, which is not this businesses fault, but this is excessive and overt. If anything, this lunch should be labeled a "sampler" and even then, it would still be immensely overpriced. What also made it worse is the presentation. The environmentalist in me could not understand why this tiny portion comes in a large aluminum tray covered with foil; which only highlights how little food you're actually getting. I scanned the platter looking for the rest of the food, because meal this is not. The container is excessive, wasteful, and honestly makes the portion size seem even more insulting. For the same price, you can enjoy a far more gratifying and hearty lunch at a high-end restaurant such as Morton's or Capital Grille. If this is their approach right after opening, it's hard to see how Brother's Keeper's pricing model is sustainable long-term. Bottom line: Good flavor, but completely unjustified cost. You should be full after eating a barbecue meal, especially if you're getting hustled. I won't be returning or sending any additional referrals. These poor portion sizes will not attract loyal customers such as myself. read more

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Finally there is something happening at the OG MVPs place (3701 East 4th street, Long Beach) . This coming up weekend they are having a pop up bbq (November 15-16,2025). The shop git a beautiful and needed makeover. Looking stylish and even having a restroom. The cool part is that they kept the original arrow sign, just painted it a bit. There is no parking lot, just street parking. Plenty of street parking around the corner, not so much on busy 4th street but the walk is not bad at all. The expectations are high since everyone is being talking about how amazing the bbq is. They even have some trophies displayed at the window. read more

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The food was DELICIOUS!!! MO and his staff delivered excellent customer service. The pork belly and brisket blew my mind. They also had some of the best carrot cake I've ever had. The only reason for 4 out of 5 stars is because the portions are small for the price. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

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tried the pork belly burnt ends at Brother's Keeper BBQ and they were outstanding. Perfectly caramelized with a sweet and tangy glaze, and unbelievably tender. Each bite had that rich smoky flavor you hope for in great BBQ. The texture was melt-in-your-mouth and the balance of sweetness and tang made them incredibly addictive. Easily some of the best burnt ends I've had. Highly recommend ordering these if you visit. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

wow. can i just say it's the best barbecue i've had? i loved that the brisket wasn't overly salted. i loved the whole black pepper on the brisket too. we tried 2 sides and they were both tasty. spicy collard greens were actually spicy and it left you with a lasting kick in your mouth! oh my - the cornbread.. so good with the honey butter stuff and the texture is so perfect. very muffin like but also grainy. it had a great texture. can't wait to try more things on the menu! the chef, mo, also walked around to make sure his patrons were enjoying his food. just had great and kind character. makes the dining experience even more pleasant!! the place also has cleaned up nicely too. there's more barrier against the house that is behind it and it just looks aesthetically better. the seating area could use more shade (there are umbrellas but it's hard to avoid the sun - not a complaint tho! i can foresee it getting hot in the middle of summer) read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - brisket, collared greens, cornbread !!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

My husband and I tried Brothers Keepers BBQ this weekend and it met and exceed our expectations by far. The service was great. Everyone was super friendly and they took the time to stop by our table to check in on our experience. We ordered the brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, mac & cheese and candied yams. Everything was 10/10. Highly recommend ! We will definitely be back soon. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, candied yams and Mac and cheese . - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Enjoyed the food here! I got half pound of ribs and brisket. Sides i got potato salad, spicy greens and beans. Everything tasted good! I got here about 2pm and items were running out. They ran out of ribs and brisket so you need to get here as early as possible if you want all the items they have available. They have tables outside i believe 6, a water stand where you can get free water and a public bathroom which is cool! The ribs were my favorite. 2 pieces which was nice and flavorful. Brisket was good also. Spicy greens (not really spicy) were amazing and a MUST get. Beans and potato salad was good. Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast. read more

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I tried Brother's Keeper BBQ years ago at Ten Mile Brewery and have been so happy to see the growth over the years. I loved learning through LongBeachize that they have a cute new space nestled in a neighborhood on 4th street. I've been trying to make my way over for a couple of weeks now and this morning I saw on IG that it was the owner Mo's birthday. This afternoon, as I was picking up baked goods for a friend, I decided to grab Mo a few b day desserts to wish him a happy birthday. :) I arrived to Brother's Keeper around 3:30pm knowing they usually sell out around 4-5pm. With my fingers crossed, I arrived and everything wasn't sold out, and there wasn't a long line! With gratitude, Mo accepted the pastries and we took a picture in front of his birthday balloons, which was really sweet. All of the staff were very kind and thoughtful. I love how they are maximizing use of the space. It is small, but functional and definitely stands out on the black. There's picnic tables for those that want to dine there with umbrellas for shade. Parking wasn't bad - it's not Retro Row busy on this side of 4th. I imagine weekends it might be a bit more of a challenge, but not bad. I had planned to order a bunch of items to try and share. They only had brisket left so I ordered the loaded fries with brisket, the greens, gouda Mac and cheese, and cornbread. They graciously added in baked beans and potato salad which was super kind. I'm a California girl with southern roots (Mississippi). We don't play about BBQ in my family, and we get serious about sides as well lol. I was as impressed as I was the first time I tried it. This man has won awards for this stuff for a reason folks. The loaded fries though? Something else! It's one of those dishes you didn't realize you needed until you tried it. The flavor combination is everything. My brother tried them and just nodded his head continuously as he chewed... LOL. We look forward to brining our parents to Brother's Keeper when they visit next. I'm sure they'd be pleased. Go support Mo and his amazing team. You won't be disappointed. read more

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One of the best bbq spots in Long Beach! Everything on the menu is a winner. Kind owner and team, food made with love! This dude is the truth! Pull up and try it for yourself. read more

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New BBQ Spot in Long Beach -- Already a Hit! Stopped by this new BBQ joint on their second day open, and let me tell you... this place is about to blow up! We were greeted by Tonya, who was super friendly and welcoming -- great first impression. We got there around 3:45pm and they had already sold out of most of their meats (which tells you everything you need to know). The only options left were the spare ribs and sausage links -- and thankfully, they did not disappoint. The ribs were juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection. The sausage was packed with flavor and paired perfectly with their house mustard sauce. Sides were on point too: * Baked beans -- sweet and savory with just the right hint of heat. * Gouda mac & cheese -- legit. Creamy, rich, and done right. * Cornbread -- delicious (just wish the portion was a little bigger). * Pickled onions -- a great touch that complemented the sausage beautifully. And now for the star of the plate... the Collard Greens. I hadn't had collard greens in about 25 years, and wow -- they absolutely knocked it out of the park. Hands down one of the best things on the tray. You will not be sorry checking this place out. I'm already looking forward to going back to try the burnt ends and the rest of the menu. Long Beach, you've got a new BBQ gem. read more

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Listen... when I say this place is AMAZING, I mean that. Brothers Keeper BBQ did not come to play. The flavor? On point. The seasoning? Just right. Everything was cooked with care and you can taste the love in every bite. From the Spare Ribs to the greens it was giving quality, consistency, and real BBQ -- not rushed, not dry, not bland. FULL of flavor. Period. And let's talk about it -- we have to support our small businesses, especially our Black-owned businesses. It matters. Long Beach absolutely needs this spot. The city deserves good food with good energy behind it, and Brothers Keeper BBQ delivers both. If you haven't been yet, go. Take your friends. Take your family. Run it up and spread the word. This is the kind of place we keep in business on purpose. 10/10. I'll definitely be back read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Spare Ribs (finger licking), Corn Bread (), greens ( real bomb) burnt ends ( 10's) baked beans ( heat) - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've tried to have Brothers Keeper for a while now but my schedule and their bbq being sold out has kept me away until today. We were greeted right away and joked about the city blocking the streets working on the sewer, lol. But the owner (I'm assuming he is) was positive and welcoming. The workers very nice, despite have their section of 4th street closed right in front of their establishment. Anyway, let's get back to the food. I went looking for their cheddar sausage only to be told that they don't have any and will tomorrow - bummer. After crying inside for 2 seconds, I decided on the 2 meat, 2 sides meal. Brisket was selected, and thankfully I was convinced by my partner to get the pulled pork (not my preferred choice anywhere). I've always turned away pull pork and expected to feel the same with BK's but I was happily surprised that it was tasty. I dipped it in the bbq sauce and thought, ok, I can eat it with or without. The sauce sort of reminds me of banana ketchup a little but it grew on me and before I knew it, I was dipping everything in it. The brisket was bouncy and tender and made me think of my mom's cooking, mind you, she doesn't cook anything except southeast Asian cuisine. What does this have to do with bbq, you might ask? Not the taste, but the fact that it reminds me of my mom is always a plus for me because she's a phenomenal cook, and I love my mom. The Mac and cheese is solid and the honey corn bread. Yum. The potato in the potato salad could be cooked a tad longer but I ordered that for partner and not me. As I was sitting with my love at the bench with the breeze blowing through this wonderfully cool first of July day, eating something hearty, I thought nothing could be better. It did get better. They have speakers hidden in the landscaping, playing R&B to bring me back to my childhood. Good food, good music, good service. 5 effing stars! read more

This was all delicious !!!!! Get there early they sell out quickly. I can't wait til they have the dino rib. Yummy read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Smoked wings with collard greens and gouda Mac n cheese....delish !!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

I wasted 20 dollars and gas money drivung to this spot. I thought this would be a good.spot and it was bbq from "brothers", but don't let the name get you or you will be got. I order a brisket sandwich. 1. It was too salty 2. It was not slicced just chopped up like you were given scrapes. 3. Pototoe sald NO FLAVOR at all. 4. Meat to greasy 5. Small portiin of bbq sauce and potato salad. They need to do better, I do not recommend. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Brisket sandwich, smh - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is a review of the Brisket Sandwich, I'll be back to try the BBQ another time. Think that is where I should have started with the BBQ because this sandwich was a miss. The bun is savory but need to stop the chopped brisket, Brisket gets dry when it is chopped and kept in a warmer. Also, its messy because meat falls out all over the place. I would have rather have them load up the Sandwich with freshly sliced brisket to avoid this condition. I was not happy with the product at the price point or the small portion on the side. read more

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Delicious food, amazing service, loved the neighborhood patio vibe . It kinda felt like eating at somebody's home, it just had such good vibes here. They were sold out of some items near the end of the evening, so you know everything is freshly made. I liked their picnic tables , the music . There's a restroom as well in the patio, if you wanna wash your sticky bbq hands afterwards. Can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu out !!!Enjoyed the brisket, and the sweet cornbread probably the most out of everything. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Brisket, Pork Belly ends, Cornbread, Potato salad, Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Sunday , May 3 BBQ Plate for 2 ( portions large enough for 3!) Meats : Brisket :ultra tender -perfect smoke. Burnt' Tips : They brag about candy" but they are correct... these are addictive. Sides: Beans and Mc'Cheese. Very unique cause both had additions in the recipe: bits of bacon= yum Cornbread better than my Grandma's I am really pleased to find a BBQ cafe that makes food using authentic methods like my Mother's Texas relatives. My personal revelation was that I finally found someone who can make a BBQ sauce as good as mine. This cafe is worth supporting and U will not be disappointed Tip : If U want to beat the line: call ahead and order.. then sit in the beautiful patio. read more

My husband and I pass by this place often so we finally stopped to try it! I have to say- by far best BBQ in Long Beach. We showed up after 3p on a Sunday so they were out of a few things, but rightfully so.. it's made fresh until it's out. We ordered the two meat combo with brisket, ribs, and chili beans and coleslaw as our sides. Everything was delicious! Ribs were sweet but spicy, brisket was perfectly tender, and the chili had brisket- made with so much love. We also loved the picked onions with jalapeño. The staff and owner were also super nice and helpful. It's a must try, will definitely be back! read more

If you're looking for really good bbq. This is it!! Can't wait to go back. The only thing I have a slight problem with is......They need to get some Kool-aid cause that lemonade wasn't it. read more