Was attending a game convention nearby. Some friends invited me to come here. It was me and my second grader joining them to grab some food. When I walked in the door, this place smelled like heaven. It smelled so good. We were able to order nearly right away even on a Friday at 5 PM. They were able to help us pick the things we wanted. They have very delicious food. You should try their brisket.. The staff was friendly and courteous, they were very helpful. It has a great atmosphere here. I love the blues in the background Definitely willing to come again. Nice spot. read more

I ordered delivery recently and had an exceptional experience! I ordered the Two Meats, Two Sides meal which came with a side of Texas toast. I also placed an order of chili and an order of hush puppies. For the two sides, I ordered the pulled pork and sausage. For the two sides, I ordered the green beans and the potato salad. The pulled pork was really tender and tasted great. The sausage was firm, had a bit of a snap but was equally good. The sides came in separate containers and tasted really good. The green beans had bits of bacon in them. They were soft and cooked well. The potato salad was creamy and had some hard boiled eggs in it. I usually like mustard potato salad and while this isn't that, the consistency is the same. The Texas toast came in a separate bag and was toasted really good. The side of hush puppies came in a separate paper bag in a cardboard container. The hush puppies were fried perfectly and were crispy on the outside but warm and soft on the inside. The chili container was huge and is a meal in itself (I ate it the next day). The chili has plenty of black beans with tender pieces of brisket. Containers of shredded cheese, sour cream and pickled jalapenos peppers came in their own separate containers for adding later. The chili came with three packets of crackers. Everything was really good and everything was carefully packaged and packed. The order came with three containers of their signature bbq sauce. Plastic cutlery was included with the order. I would definitely order again and I highly recommend. This establishment met all of my expectations and the food was plentiful and a good value. read more

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Such a great experience at this City Barbecue today!! I ordered the chicken leg and thigh with a side of green beans and it was absolutely delicious!! So juicy and tender - definitely my favorite chicken at a barbecue restaurant!! The green beans were also SO good - I couldn't stop eating!! The employee who took our order was so kind and friendly! She welcomed me and my group and made us feel right at home. She also had great recommendations so we all ordered exactly what we wanted! The dining room was spacious and super open - talk about welcoming!! Parking was no issue and we also noticed they had a nice outdoor seating area. Amazing customer service, and delicious food! Such a great visit - I can't wait to come back soon!! Thanks, City Barbecue! read more

City Barbeque - Chicken Leg/Thigh, green beens - Caterers Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

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This City Barbecue was definitely a great choice for my family and I to eat after church. The staff was so friendly and nice and helped us with our many questions since we aren't originally from Ohio. I was very happy with their recommendations and the food was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed how they have sauces that you can use and get them yourself to try each one. I'll definitely be returning again! read more

Great ribs and potato salad but pricy. Full slab of ribs is 30ish and I think u pay more for sides. I can't afford to go there anymore.

Just ordered, got my $70 order home to find a few ladybugs in my meal.......how is that even possible this time of year? read more

City Barbeque - Three cooked meat bones are arranged on a white textured surface, with a ladybug perched on one of the bones. The bones appear to be from a small animal, and the surface may be a paper towel or napkin. The background includes a dark wooden surface. - Caterers Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Nice and cool on a hot summer day, music vibing too. The gal that took orders this day was friendly and very helpful. The food was out in just a few minutes. I learned this visit that you can sample other meats. I got a sample of two that I didn't order and they were a couple bites each. I ordered the turkey and sampled the brisket and the bama chicken. The chicken was surprisingly juicy and flavorful. My only suggestion is that they come out and wipe off the tables more often. read more

City Barbeque - Back corner in the dining room - Caterers Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

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It had great service and got our food ready quickly. The food was amazing too. It was a great time

Always super friendly! Drive thru is always fast, fresh food, service with a smile! The best bbq in town! Love their corn pudding...a tasty side and for desert must get either the banana pudding or their chocolate cake! Never have had any issue with an order! Always such a great meal! A must get for dinner "to go"! - Also recommend their sweet tea! Very Southern, true sweet tea! One our fave "go to's " for a great meal! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu! If you haven't tried them...this is a MUST!! You will be returning! read more

On Feb 28, 2026, we placed several large takeout orders from the Kettering, OH Store #10073 for Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken & sides. Our order was completed perfect. The food was fresh, delicious, excellent quality & quantity. We visit this location often & we are NEVER disappointed. The food is always fresh, the condiments & drinks are always filled & conveniently available & the facility inside & outside is always clean. Quality & Service 100%! Our sincere appreciation from us & our friends who enjoyed our takeout orders, we extend our appreciation to these employees for their outstanding service, Steven (Mgr), Alexis (Mgr), Brennan (Mgr), Tyler, Maliah, Corey, Will, & Olivia. Thank you CityBARBEQUE employees. read more

Good service. Great food. Clean. Good prices. Would definitely recommend stopping by for a meal

If you're looking for some quick and delicious down south-style barbecue, I would highly recommend City BBQ. Arriving on a sunny Sunday around 5:20 pm, I pulled into a well-maintained parking lot with the sight of patio furniture and umbrellas providing shade. With easy parking and even a drive-thru available, I walked in and was greeted with smiles immediately. You can see the LED menu and a full staff working behind the counter in different stations. After carefully searching the menu and asking plenty of questions, I decided on ribs, collard greens, corn pudding, and a pulled chicken sandwich. I had never been to this restaurant before, and after my many questions, a manager named Nathan took notice and offered samples to help me make my decision, which I thought was impressive. I sat down at a high-topped table, very clean, and was able to observe the drink station and barbecue sauce station to set me up before my food came. I opted for the sweet tea and lemonade mixed, which was absolutely delicious, and some extra original sauce. By the time I returned with my drink, my food was meeting me there as well, with the manager Nathan dropping off the food and making sure I was all set before carrying on to help behind the counter--once again, impressive and attentive. After a quick prayer and a glance over my food, I dug right into the collard greens with pork. They had a small kick of acidity and weren't too salty. The ribs were falling off the bone with smokiness and a light glaze. The corn pudding was warm, sweet, with plenty of corn, and the chicken sandwich was soft and tangy with a delicate sauce mixed in with the pulled chicken. Price: $27.50 No complaints here, and I'm actually excited to try them again! read more

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It's been 7 or 8 years since I last dined at a City BBQ and it was up in Columbus and I was impressed. It was great BBQ and not something I expected in Ohio. Last night I had dinner at this newish location in Cincinnati and can see nothing has changed. That was great news but I have two problems with City BBQ. First is that they don't serve combo meals so everything is a la carte. The other is that they aren't in Texas! This chain restaurant serves excellent BBQ and residents of Ohio are fortunate to have such access to it. I ordered the 1/2 chicken ($13) with corn pudding ($3) and baked beans ($2) as sides. With tax and a soft drink my bill was $22 which is a little high price wise. However, when I saw the SIZE of the 1/2 chicken it looked more like a turkey! They say everything is bigger in Texas. Well that's not true in this case. Where do they find chickens that big? Seriously it was massive. But that's only half of it. It also tasted very good being juicy and flavorful. I couldn't have asked for more and if you gave it to me I couldn't have eaten it all anyway. The beans had brisket meat in it and was delicious and the corn pudding was oh so satisfying. I loved both side dishes. With the two pieces of garlic buttered bread it was well worth the cost both quantity and quality wise. They have four sauces available and my faves are the original and sweet sauce. Like I said this location is fairly new and attractive both inside and outside. It also has a nice covered outdoor patio for dining too. It was another great City BBQ meal for me. I am a fan. read more

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The food is plentiful and tasty. Good place to take a family or visitors from out of town for casual dining. No need to dress up or make reservations. read more

We've visited quite a number of City Barbeque's over the years and this is one of the tidiest stores we've dined at. Store is new'ish so very clean and tidy. Folks working here were super nice and informative. I ask questions, they smile and answer. We order or normal pound of brisket(50/50 of point and flat), two sides and the lovely Mrs likes the sweet test they offered at City BBQ. My only issue anymore is just how much this is costing nowadays. It used to be a $25 meal three or four years ago but now it's closer to $40 so makes coming to any city bbq more of a treat than a norm. People running the store were very friendly and the food was tasty though so that's a plus. read more

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I love good BBQ but find some places get the flavor and smoke right, but the meat is dry. City BBQ does both just right. Their service is fast and the gentleman at the order counter is always so friendly. He literally makes my day when I go in to get lunch. Good array of sauces from mild to wild and plenty of small cups to try them all. I generally get the baked beans as a solid choice. Potato salad is good but I prefer a mustard base usually. Hush puppies are also good. Who doesn't love fried bread balls? They do them right. Crispy with soft center and always hot! Join the Rewards club and get $5 off and some free sides. read more

City BBQ has consistently gone downhill over the past 18 months. Today, I ordered the kids BBQ turkey sandwich with baked beans as the side and a kids soda. When I brought it home to my son, he asked "Dad, why is my sandwich and the beans so small?". You will notice that the picture in the menu has two slices of smoked turkey, which is my son's favorite meal. Today, there was only one small slice. In addition, the side item is in a much smaller container than the last time we ordered. It is one thing to push "shrinkflation" on an adult, but to do so on a kid, and future customer, is unforgivable. read more

Got the 2 meats, 2 sides. Had brisket and jalapeño sausage, mac & cheese and salad. The meats were very good. Meal was large enough for 2.

I ordered through DoorDash and it left a lot to be desired. The meat was delicious! I had the loco sauce. The worst part was the packaging. Everything leaked. I didn't know I needed to wear an apron to pick the bag up from the front desk... I'm staying at a hotel. I can't even imagine the mess it left in the drivers vehicle! I think it's probably better if you eat in their store. read more

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After seeing this place after driving by a few times, I decided to give it a whirl. I'm going to separate out by item what I ordered: Fries: 4/5. skin on, perfectly salted, maybe a touch undercooked, but I prefer a softer fry. Mac and cheese: 1/5. Very disappointed. No flavor cheese sauce over elbow macaroni. Would never get again. Sausage: 4/5. Great smoky texture and flavor with a slight spicy flavor. Brisket: 3/5. Perfectly average brisket. Not too dry, but no wow factor for me. Pulled pork: 3/5. An average taste. Nothing special here. If you're "craving" bbq, nothing wrong with stopping here. However, you could do better other places in my opinion. read more

Sure, it's a chain but don't let that stop you from good food. For me, they have the best fried pickles in the Dayton area. The meats are always flavorful and juicy, and then they have several sauce options depending on what BBQ style you like. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant! I get the exact same thing every single time! I love smoked food and was very happy they opened. I used to go to Smokey Bones and they have since closed...so it's awesome to have City BBQ around. May I suggest their chocolate cake!?! I dislike icing on any form but I will eat the entire chocolate cake no problems... this is likely the reason my A1C is slightly up lol Also the corn pudding is too die for... Give them a try if you haven't already!! read more

FANTASTIC food!!! The pulled pork and smoked turkey were amazing!! Mac n cheese is good, ranch is delicious. The service is fast and very friendly! read more

City Barbeque - Caterers Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

There are three City BBQs in the Dayton surrounding area. I have eaten at the Beavercreek and the Centerville City BBQs for years so I was looking forward to one coming to Kettering. The franchise promotes an overall good quality experience along with excellent food. I have been to the one in Kettering maybe 20 times now and I'm finally giving up on it. I don't think it's following the corporate culture everyone is grouchy and heavy on the rude side. I purchased a sandwich that had a bread bun that was the size of a cracker with only 6 strips of brisket on it all rapped up with raw green peppers to make it feel like you might actually be getting something. It's like the owner/manager is trying to retire from the money he makes on every sandwich by not putting purchased ingredients like meat on your sandwich. It looks like the yelp ratings are taking a dive also so it's not just me that feels like this. Help Save Our City BBQ people of Kettering... don't ask me how you can't change greed. read more

The pulled pork and brisket are delicious! Our favorite sides are the potato salad and coleslaw.

We ordered from this location 2 nights in a row. The food is fine but both nights our food was missing ingredients in the description and very poorly executed. For example, my nachos were missing the pico, the pork was a few shreds of meat and an enormous chunk of fat, 3 pieces of onion, and a huge scoop of queso on one side making them impossible to eat. read more

On Sunday I Ordered 2 meals & desert on their website for carry out. Unwrapped the food only to find one meal was not what I ordered & the other meal had soggy fries next to moist shredded chicken, not fit to eat. I returned to the restaurant ( a total inconvenience) spoke with the manager who told me they always put hot fries next to meat. I received 2 fresh meals but in the meantime there was 2 other customers who had ordered & paid on line for that store location & the manager stated they hadn't received their order. One guy is on his phone to CBQ customer service & not happy at all. It was chaotic. I didn't appreciate having to return to the restaurant. read more

Sandwich was lukewarm, as were fries Service was good. The desserts look yummy but I didn't get to try it read more

Alright it's a shame that this is not authentic and amazing bbq! It may be bbq but what do I expect from authentic... first the BBQ sauce. I expect homemade not packets pre made in a factory. Next is the sides. When you get Mac and cheese you come to expect melted cheese not creamy sauce. The corn pudding lacked flavor and tasted more like smashed corn bread. Was not a fan of the meats. They were too salty. All in all not a great authentic bbq but I guess if you are looking for a mission like bbq this is the place. read more

Wonderful food! Quick, friendly service!!! Pulled pork and smoked Turkey are done perfectly!!

This place is boring. No TV's in the Kettering location. Food is overpriced. This location is new so I was hoping to have a good meal. We had four meals and none were hot. I was only one willing to return my meal. The two sides were good and hot but the meat was all room temperature. I had the City Sampler so of the four meats, the sausage was the warmest. It was like the turkey had been sitting on the table for three hours after being served on Thanksgiving. The pork and beef were no better. The restaurant did bring me out a new plate and it was indeed warmer. Now it tasted as it had been out for only an hour. For a $25 plate I expect the hot food to be hot. Serving under temperature food is going to get someone very sick. Also this location does not have heated BBQ sauces like some others do. read more

Delicious food, clean and fresh atmosphere, helpful and kind employees. Will be returning!

This is a nice City BBQ location. The food is great and the staff here is helpful and friendly.

Really enjoyed dinner although a bit pricey for me, I would definitely recommend a visit. Check them out if you're hungry for some tasty BBQ. read more

Excellent customer service. They were so friendly and patient when we were ordering. They even offered to let us sample the cucumbers before we bought them. Excellent food. They even came around with samples. read more

Best BBQ beans and brisket!! The employees are great! The seating is perfect for large families.

Excellent food. Friendly service. Clean dining. Highly recommend More Cowbell, cheese bacon fries and banana pudding.

It's some pretty good barbeque! I couldn't decide between the Brisket and Turkey, so they let me try both to see which one I liked better. I will be back! read more

Great bbq. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Store is well lit and always clean. Of all the city bbq in the Dayton area this one is easily the best. read more

Definitely need to check out the City BBQ in Kettering.. We had dinner from their tonight it it was awesome.. We were super excited when we heard they were opening here in Kettering because it's less than a mile from usus and they have a drive thru.!! Kinda disappointed the first few visits,BUT things have gotten much better. The meats are moist and tender and great flavor.. It'll serve in our rotation of night out dinners. You gotta try them.!! read more