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Bunyan's BBQ

4.6 (92 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque
Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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That slaw is made from a little slice of Heaven.
Ethan H.

Simple bbq that has been perfected an executed perfectly. The mustard slaw deserves all the hype that goes with it. Excellent experience.

Rib meal with baked beans potato salad
Ada A.

The best BBQ I've ever had. It's perfect, i don't even usually like ribs but Alabama doesn't do brisket so i tried it and good god almighty. They have a wizard back there on the smokers.

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Omar S.

I had the Barbecue rib sandwich and a side of green beans. The ribs were tender and the sandwich was filling, tasty, and beyond satisfactory.

a sloppy, watery mess of a pork sandwich & a hot dog at Bunyan's Bar-B-Que in Florence, AL.  But it's all about "the Slaw".
Tom D.

Had to give Bunyan's Bar-B-Que a try because of all the rave reviews I was reading on Yelp. Well, IMO, it's ALL ABOUT THE SLAW, and nothing more. That slaw is a watery mess, but it is also extremely tasty. I wonder if they just sell the slaw itself ? Honestly, it would be the only reason I'd go back. The meat in my pork sandwich was dry, but the slaw saved it. Hot dog looked pathetic when I unwrapped it, but again, "the slaw" saved it. It's all about the slaw at Bunyan's, plain & simple. Quick update -- stopped in for lunch at Bunyan's BBQ over the weekend of 12/13/14. Ordered a small pork platter, with sides of beans & cole slaw. Pork itself was tasty enough, although I felt the portion size was small for the price. Was not crazy about the sides, way too spicy for me, slaw had a mustard-like taste to it. That's all, will post a pic.

Melissa B.

Feb 7th, on Saturday, Noël Lori-Elizabeth Teel, Dale Tony Vanoy and I was in Florence Alabama for a few hours. We walked around the time checking out the sites and we had lunch there and even visited the campus of UNA. I had read some reviews on Bunyan's BBQ and about their fab SLAW...basically claiming their Slaw was dah' Bomb...so we had to go right? we are right there!!! So, after several views of the google map on my android, I finally found the small BBQ joint in a run down part of town a few blocks back from the main drag, about 10 blocks to be exact. It was only a little to the right after you pull out of the WC Handy Birth Park and Museum. I don't think I would have found it if it hadn't been for myself stopping at the park first. I pulled into the parking lot. The place is small. Noel didn't want anything but a sprite and Tony wanted one with chili onions and mustard..I told him that their slaw got tons of raves but he said NO SLAW..I will taste yours. So I went in to the counter..The lady wasn't real friendly. Usually when you tell someone it is your first time, they are usually helpful ...but not her..I guess she was tired or something. I told her, I need one with chili onions and mustard, a sprite and then one with everything. She said..WE ONLY MAKE IT ONE WAY..I said do you put a sauce on it? She said NO our way ONLY...I said okay, I will take two please and a sprite..she directed me to the cooler behind me for the drink. she charged me $2.45 each hot dawg and a $1 for the sprite. When I got to the car I told Tony..just eat it!!!! He said this is not what I ordered, I said I know..but they only make it their way..so try it...it won't kill you.. after I unwrapped mine..I asked why is the wiener so red..??? we all laughed including Noel...but I have to admit THIS IS ONE UGLY DAMN HOT DOG...but it was really good. The mustardy vinegary slaw was pretty good. The red wiener was hot. The slaw mixture was so wet and runny, it mad the steamed bun soggy and they had a toothpick in to hold it together..very messy for eating in a car.. I would eat here again. I wouldn't dream about them or seek them out like I do Gus' from Birmingham, but I would eat them again.

Pulled Pork w Coleslaw on a bun.

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10 years ago

Best hot dog in the South! Came down to record at Fame and decided more successful Muscle Shoals records should include Bunyans!!!

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13 years ago

I had the pulled pork sandwich topped with hot slaw. It was fabulous. I'll make a point of returning anytime I am in the area.

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13 years ago

Hot slaw is amazing on their BBQ and hot dogs. Love love love this place. Take some home with me every time I can!

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11 years ago

Delicious! I can never go to florence without stopping by for some of their homemade slaw and hot dogs!!

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14 years ago

i grew up on bunyans bar beque been eating it all my life it only gets better every single time mr cole your wonderful

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