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    Clay's Popeye's Bar-B-Que

    4.2 (11 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoul Food, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    The wall of fame, cooking area, and lots of articles about the local track and field high jumpers (kids of the owners?).
    Steve O.

    Clay's is the place to go for lunch bbq in Springfield. We stopped by last Saturday around noon and got the lunch special (bbq shredded pork, rib tips, and beef on top of texas toast and a side of potato salad) along with the catfish and fries (the catfish was a separate lunch). At only $6 and fully loaded with a variety of meats smothered with barbecue sauce, the lunch special was well worth the trip. Along with the good eats, Clay's features a roomy and welcoming dining area. There's counter seating for solo diners, and booths or tables for groups. While you're waiting for the food to arrive, check out the giant mural of some people fishing on a riverfront, and take a look at the shrine of local celebrity photos and autographs. The people who own the place seem to be big supporters of the local high school sports teams too, given all the track and field placards up on the wall. Friendly people and great bbq make this a solid destination for lunch. It's also interesting how this neighborhood, the 11th St. and South Grand Ave. area, is allegedly getting some attention as a small business redevelopment district.

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    Always good food, pork BBQ is the best in town. Mary and Jeff are great hosts. Thanks

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    Friendly service and even better bbq. A long-standing local institution that meets every expectation. Best rib tips in town.

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    Boyd's New Generation

    Boyd's New Generation

    4.2
    (25 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I visited Boyd Generation Cafeteria today and had a disappointing experience from start to finish…read more The young lady who took my order at the drive-thru was polite and professional -- she was honestly the only bright spot of the visit. But when I got home and started going through my food, I realized something was off. I noticed what I thought was an extra dessert in a flimsy plastic container, but when I looked closer, it turned out my baked dark meat chicken was missing -- the main part of my order. I called twice. No answer. Straight to voicemail. Voicemail was full. So I drove all the way back, tried to go inside -- doors locked. Got back in the drive-thru line and explained the issue. Then the woman who I assume was the owner or head cook came to the window, and instead of addressing my concern professionally, she hit me with sarcasm and attitude -- as if I was out of line for coming back for food I paid for. She insisted she personally packed the chicken and tried to make it seem like I was the problem. When I mentioned there was a container in the bag that looked like pie, she snapped that they didn't serve sweet potato pie that day. Eventually, she handed me what looked like a pie container and told me to open it. Sure enough, it was the chicken -- but it was so dry and shriveled, no wonder I mistook it for a slice of pie. At that point, I told her flat-out: I'm never coming back. To that woman -- if you're reading this -- your behavior was unprofessional, your customer service was dismissive and hostile, and your food wasn't even worth the trip. Mistakes happen, but instead of owning it, you doubled down with attitude and dry chicken in a dessert container. Word of advice: stop assaulting your chicken. Inject it with something buttery, juicy, and respectful before putting it out in the world. Because nobody wants to eat food that looks and tastes like regret. I will not be returning, and I'll be warning others to stay far away.

    Still my all time favorite soul food spot. I love going to Springifled for work and dinning at…read moreBoyd's for over 20 years now. You can't go wrong with anything you order. The staff is excellent.

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    We came here on o Monday just after it opened up at 11am to celebrate our Mom's 92nd birthday with…read morea good meal (she picked this place). Among the four of us, two ordered the Texas Style Beef Brisket Platter ($27.99), and two ordered the Pulled Pork Platter ($21.49). I had the brisket with my two sides being baked beans and Mac n cheese. The interior is open air with mostly booths and a bar in the middle. I imagine it can become a little noisy when it's filled with people, but we had arrived early so there wasn't any issues with noise. Our server was polite and friendly. She put the coffee on fresh for us. She checked on us several times during our meal. I loved my brisket. It was tender and moist and very good! I added some sauce to my plate for dipping. There were 4 sauces to choose from, but the two I enjoyed were the Mustard BBQ, and the Chipotle BBQ. Both had some heat which added some great flavors to the brisket. The others all enjoyed their orders as well. Mom loved her pulled pork, and she had a great time. We all went home where cake, ice cream, presents and birthday cards awaited her. Thanks Smokey Bones for helping make Mom's birthday special! 5 stars!

    Our visit to Smokey Bones was pretty solid! First off, I…read morewas blown away by the sauce selection with so many options, and each one has a different kick. Mustard bbq, KC bbq, Chipotle bbq & Carolina mopping sauce The vibe was lively and fun, and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Service did slow down a bit, but with a game on and the place packed, it was understandable. The food itself was unforgettable. The mac and cheese was absolutely to die for, rich and creamy. The Morning Glory Burger with the egg was a flavor bomb of amazing! I was hesitant but the mix was spot on. And the Brisket Stuffed Grilled Cheese? Just insane. I honestly can't tell you which one to pick because you won't go wrong with any of them! Can't wait to come back and try even more from the menu.

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