Went there after church today, I was worried we would have overwhelmed them because we brought a large group visiting but the service was amazing, the food was even better! The owner helped my mom find stuff she could eat within her food allergies. If you haven't been you're missing out.... The best barbecue around... read more

Super Bowl Sunday with family was a delight to have Code1BBQ and while I gave 4 out of 5 stars...I'll explain why later. First...service was excellent. I'm very happy with Erica's expertise and willingness to make sure everything was ready for pickup at my scheduled time. 1 star right there. Next...the food was fresh. I was afraid maybe when I decided on certain meats with a takeout order vs. Eating in house it wasn't going to be fresh. It was excellent. 1 star more. Next...the brisket and pulled pork was incredible. I had every person say how delicious, lean and tasty it was. Even the ribs were unbelievable. I would put them up next to Rusty Can....and everyone knows that place for BBQ. 1 star more. The sauces were really good. The Alabama Sauce was great...the Gold dressing was tasty sweet....and their Texas BBQ was by far the best one. I applaud whoever came up with that because that's what makes the meats even more flavorful. Final star added. Sadly...I had everyone say the Mac and cheese was bland. I had to add salt to have it taste alittle better but I understand...its a side dish and maybe it wasn't made to order. The French fries were not good. It was like mashed potatoes and they just completely disassembled into a soggy mess. They also provided cornbread...I was really looking forward to that being somewhat good but unfortunately...it was terrible. So...Am I saying Code1BBq isn't good? NO. It was overall excellent food! I will go back again for their meats...I only wish the side dishes were better next time. Maybe I'll try others if they reccomend what vs. What I chose. read more

I was in the area with time to kill and barbecue sounded like a good idea. Drove on over to Code one and I was very excited about the possibilities. Took a couple minutes to sit down but four different people had told me someone will be right with me and they were very nice so I was good. Wasn't really in a rush the person that sat me down, I think the owner, was very nice told me they were pretty busy and someone would be with me in a couple of minutes again I'm glad he told me so I didn't feel like I was abandoned took a little longer than I thought but not too bad. Waitress finally came. I gave her my drink order and my food order and then I waited. The Celtics game was on so my time was occupied. The spot is very nice inside cool vibe. I think it was 50 minutes approximately from when I entered until I got my food. Barbecue places are usually really quick cause the food is ready. I ordered to meet two side combo, brisket pork belly, mac & cheese beans and rice. The mac & cheese was amazing. creamy cheesy good flavor. The beans and rice were pretty good too, moist rice good flavor. The brisket was good wish it was juicier and had more flavor. The pork belly was awful overcooked dry flavorless. All I could taste was burnt and then the cornbread was also very good. I don't know if this place is brand new and they're still figuring things out, but the weight seemed longer than it should be in the food wasn't all as good as it should be the workers the owner were amazing. I hope this place works out for them. staff was a five food was a two. I hate to say it. read more

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This is real deal barbecue cooked on wood fired smokers which truly shows in the quality of the meats you'll find here. Perfectly rendered brisket. Juicy and tender ribs. Authentic sides done right. This is as good as it gets for BBQ outside of Texas! The owners, Sean and Erica, are great people and put their heart and soul into their restaurant. Come give it a try -- you won't regret it! read more

Finally decided to take a drive to taste and see the new digs. Friend and I got in the car and drove. Nice and clean entryway, gazed at the menu, decided on the two meats (ribs and brisket ) (Mac and cheese and coleslaw). Cornbread. Waited at our table (glad to see we can sit and eat, as the old location had limited seating. Very quiet, music piped in was nice, but thinking blues would be better? Oh yes, the food, fresh and delicious, side sauces were available . Definitely worth a return visit! read more

Food was excellent. The staff and owner could not have been nicer. We happened across this while passing through town. Would HIGHLY recommend. If not a BBQ person they have other options as well. Happy we stopped - you will be too. read more

Code 1 BBQ - Taco trio, 3 meat platter. - Caterers Near Me - Wilmington, Massachusetts

Was craving some BBQ and Code 1 did not disappoint when I came thru the door the place smelled like grilled meat and the staff were very friendly and welcoming to my friend and I. They had just got done prepping some Brunt Ends let us know know we could order some to eat. So we did just that! Getting a Brisket grilled cheese sandwich and a Brisket Burnt Ends Sandwich. The Brisket was cooked to perfection!. The meat was tender,juicy and bursting with flavor! It was exactly what I needed for my BBQ craving! I recommend coming and trying the brisket! read more

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I went to code 1 bbq for the first time Monday and was super pleasantly surprised. Everything was absolutely delicious. The Carolina bbq sauce was delicious. My friend had a pulled chicken grilled cheese that she loved, I had Mac n cheese bowl with brisket. The meat was so tender, perfectly seasoned and so delicious. The Mac n cheese was smooth and yummy. The coleslaw was creamy, crunchy and delicious. I haven't found any bbq in MA that I've enjoyed and my southern friend hadn't either, and we thoroughly enjoyed code 1. Everyone working was super friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was satisfactory. They were so friendly. There was lots of seating. It's very clean. We will definitely be back. We got home and immediately had our leftovers because everything was soo good. read more

Code 1 BBQ - Lunch Brisket & Mac n cheese bowl, Coleslaw, pulled chicken grilled cheese, beans, Cornbread - Caterers Near Me - Wilmington, Massachusetts

Food is fantastic, even just walking in you get the aroma of the meats cooking, love it

Excellent BBQ, excellent customer service. Ribs and Brisket were amazing as were the beans and Mac and cheese. The sweet bbq sauce is also perfect. The only thing that I would say could be better is the corn bread was a little dry. read more

I finally made it to Code 1 BBQ in Wilmington. Full disclosure: I'm a certified KCBS BBQ judge. That doesn't mean that I'm more qualified to comment on restaurant bbq, nor am I bragging (maybe a little). It just means that my interpretation of what is good bbq may be quite different than yours. Let's get to it, and I'm not using the official scoring system and I'm not basing my review off of competition rules & guidelines. What did I get? 2 meats, s sides platter with cornbread. I opted for brisket, ribs, beans, Brussels sprouts and the trio of sauces on the side. I opted for takeaway, but they have a few tables in their current space. First the sauces, where I am admittedly very fussy (I also make my own). First up was the mustard sauce, which is admittedly never my favorite. This one was just ok for me, not that different from your standard yellow mustard. GRADE: C+. The Alabama white was nice, though I prefer mine more vinegary & less sweet. GRADE: B. Their "traditional" sauce was the best of the 3 for me: not too sweet, with a little tang. I would have liked a little heat, but that's me. GRADE: A-. The sprouts had me a little worried when I saw them, as they were quite large (halved), but NOT undercooked, as was my concern. They had a nice sear, a little bit of sweetness in the sauce and lots of bacon. GRADE: A-. The beans were really good. Cooked perfectly, not mushy, with just the right amount of bite. The sauce was sweet/tangy and they had lots of "goodies" added in, showing that the sides get just as much attention as the meats. The cornbread was moist & tasty. I got a corner piece which had a little bit of carmelization on the edges, a plus in my book. GRADE: A- Now for the meats! For the brisket, I opted for the lean and the fat (or flat & point). My first slice was just OK, but the others were significantly better. It was tender & moist, with decent flavor throughout. Brisket is the hardest meat to cook and Sean obviously knows what he's doing. GRADE: B+. Finally, the ribs, another star. I am NOT of the opinion that ribs should "fall off the bone" (a no-no in competitions) and thankfully, these did not. These St. Louis ribs were cooked darn near perfect for me and lots of yummy smoke flavor and just the right blend of flavors in the rub. I didn't put much sauce on either of the meats, as I really wanted to enjoy them as they were presented. GRADE: A. Co-owner Erica took and prepped my order and I also got a greeting from Pitmaster Sean. I will definitely be back, perhaps after they move to their new bigger space. I want to try more of their offerings and get more ribs & beans! Absolutely give them a try!!! read more

We were going to a holiday craft show at the Shriners in Wilmington yesterday and wanted to have lunch first. We are not from the area, so I went on Yelp to find something in the area. Code 1 BBQ came up on our search, so decided to give it a try. My husband got ribs and I got a pulled chicken sandwich. both were delicious. a great find, we'll definitely be back if up in the area. read more

New location across the street near CVS MB w seating! Awesome food. Best small business in area.

Went back for the second time this week. If at all possible, the ribs, brisket and pork belly were even better this time. On a rating of 1-5, I give a 7. Sides were awesome too. Will be back soon! read more

Amazing BBQ! The selection was great and was impressed by the great taste of the beer brisket and ribs. Been here before and my wife had me bringing the brisket grilled cheese home for her. Hidden gem of Wilmington. read more

Brisket and burnt ends looked and smelled tasty, but was overwhelmed by strong metallic taste..ruined it for everything they touched... Mac&Cheese seemed from box no social taste.. so so garlic and cheese mashed... collards needed to simmer and cook more.beans had strong taste of ketchup... but spicey.. Yes pricey for 2x "meats and 2 sides combos" with 3 extra sides... $130+... oh well, maybe an off night.. will trying much earlier to see if taste persists...but won't be for a while.. read more

The only option you have in Wilmington. Food is mediocre and of course expensive because it's the only place in Wilmington that sells bbq. The price on the website is incorrect. I ordered 4 meats/3 sides which prices $45.99 on the website but it's actually $97! I will not come back and will not recommend read more

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Solid BBQ spot in Wilmington. Grabbed a family meal to enjoy with the gang while we watched the Celtics at home. Code 1 is basically takeout only. Online ordering was easy and they were friendly and had things ready to go when I showed up. A veteran owned business with a cool story about the name. The food was good, as we tried a little bit of everything. The ribs (regular pork ribs, not baby back) were excellent. Good rub and smoke and didn't really need any sauce. Brisket was also good. Pulled pork was solid but not spectacular and the pulled chicken was just ok. Sides wise really liked the Cole slaw and potato salad along with the pickled onions. Baked beans were a plus. Brussels sprouts were so so. Came with a trio sauces -- Alabama white, which i had never had before so can't compare it to anything but I liked it. Texas red was a more traditional bbq sauce. the Carolina cold had a good mustardy tang to it. The banana pudding for dessert was fantastic. The did forget the corn bread in the order but not the end of the world. Overall a very good bbq option in the area. Its not quite BTs smokehouse but not much is! read more

Excellent bbq and sides. Had brisket with Mac and collards. Yelp says it's closed right now but that's not true. Some kind of patio would really take it to the next level. read more

Just opened at new site. Good & service excellent, very clean with live entertainment.

You guys! We have had Code 1 BBQ previously, so we decided to hire them to cater our daughter's graduation party. They were AMAZING! They delivered everything, set it all up, and all of the food was incredible. Our guests all talked about how delicious everything was. We had a number of guests with gluten, nut and dairy allergies which were all accommodated. I highly recommend Code 1 for all your BBQ needs! Thank you! read more

Good location, great vibe. Hell of a menu. Here we go Ribs are excellent. Looked perfect. Great rub with that cracked black herb and sweet brown sugar and good mix of red spices. The sweetness is prominent but the savory is still in there. Awesome smoke ring, don't care if you don't care about it. Pork flavor, moisture, and tenderness was on point. Excellent ribs. Brisket was probably what most people want in a brisket. Smokey and beefy. I really enjoy the overuse of a nice Brisket rub with the black pepper. The rub is definitely there on code one's brisket and it's great. I'm just weird. Excellent smoke ring again. First time I've ever been asked "lean or moist" for the cut preference. Thought that was funny. Usually it's "lean or fatty" or "flat or point" or something like that. Pulled pork was very very good. Moisture, seasoning, pork flavor and texture. Spot on! Not much fat chunks in there. Very good pulled pork Mac and cheese was disappointing. Just boiled pasta and some cheddar sauce. Turns into this peanut butter texture in your mouth. Baked beans were the perfect texture, the gravy was thick and not drippy. But the flavor was lost. It tasted more like a tomato paste that had some mild but familiar seasoning in it. Sauces: Alabama White was good but ... it's not like any other Alabama white I've ever had. It was more like a sour cream and onion dip flavor if it had a bunch of sugar in it. Texas Red was very unique. Very good sweet sauce if you're into that. Think there's pineapple or mango or both going on in there. Carolina gold: I love a gold sauce. This is yellow mustard with maybe a pinch of sugar. All in all it's really good bbq. Sides could use some work but there's like 10 other options to pick from. read more

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The food was amazing. I have never had a moist brisket like that before. It fell apart in my mouth. I will be back! This place needs more exposure. Bar stool needs to come here and review it. Best brisket I've ever had besides the ones my husband smokes loved the food! read more

Code 1 BBQ - Brisket grilled cheese with side of mac and cheese delicious!! - Caterers Near Me - Wilmington, Massachusetts

Ordered the Brisket Bowl. The brisket was tasty but unfortunately, nearly half of it was pure fat. Won't order the brisket bowl again. The corn bread was good. read more

Stopped in yesterday and had the brisket burger. Added a fried egg and bacon........this is the best burger hands down in Wilmington! She had the Mac and cheese. It's good, definitely has that homemade charm to it. Service is absolutely perfect for a small bbq restaurant. It cozy and the employees exemplify that, expect to be chatted up some while you wait. We will definitely be back!!! read more

A small shop with a very solid, basic barbecue menu and everything is done, right, in house, every day. It's hard to find a good barbecue in the north. Code 1 is a welcome exception. They only have four tables you pass through the stockroom to get to the bathroom and you can see every single thing they're doing. In my book for a barbecue joint that's a plus because every inch of that place just screams that they are passionate about what they do and it shows. A Hidden gem this is easily my favorite new discovery in six months read more

TLDR - Food is 2/5 stars, Erica's (Owner) customer service 2/5 stars, Sean's (Owner) customer service 4/5 stars Be careful of rude responses from Erica. The food was good but unfortunately not great. The more BBQ places you try the pickier you become; especially when comparing the limited options around MA...but Code 1 manages to fit in just fine. They aren't the best but there's plenty to like from this establishment. The location isn't the most convenient for me and there are other good bbq places near my home so I wouldn't go back unless I'm in the area or seriously craving it. We ordered the Sampler Dinner (Brussels and Collard sides), a 2-meat combo dinner (Corn salad and Coleslaw side), PB and Mac attack 16oz, Baked Beans 8oz and a Pork Belly Sandwich. Overall with tax and tip about $125. Pros: -Beef Brisket was juicy and they ask if you prefer fatty or lean. -Pork belly has great flavoring, off the menu item -Lots of variety for the sides -Red sauce is on point, not too sweet and has a nice sticky texture Cons: -Prices are a bit steep, for the portion sizes that they give I wouldn't call it the best value. -We were third in line but they messed up prioritizing which orders to make first so people that came after us got potato salad and by the time they got to our order they ran out. -They're new and still working out small business woes, they weren't open at 12:00 so we had to come back at 2:00. They also ran out of many items on the menu including beef ribs, corn bread, potato salad, Roasted potatoes, roasted carrots, and brisket chili. -Some of the meats needed more seasoning and smoking. The ribs in particular lacked a nice bark or coating of dry rub. There was some but overall it could've been more flavorful. -A 2-meat combo dinner for brisket and pork ribs came with the same amount of beef and pork ribs as the sampler. The 2-meat dinner is 27.99 but for 29.99 in the sampler you also get a quarter of chicken and a good amount of pulled pork too so the 2-meat combo was not worth the price. -It was a little disappointing that we were one of the first customers for the day and ordered the pork belly sandwich when no one else did then after we ordered they proceeded to offer people free samples of it. This was offered free to everyone there except us... -Mainly takeout, inside is quite small -Rude responses received from one of the owners, Erica. Very bad customer service. At first I said despite the gripes I would give it a try again at a much later date but then Erica went in on a rude tirade over social media. Again it's good but just wasn't amazing and for the price, I expected more. read more

Code 1 BBQ - A meal featuring smoked meats, macaroni and cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts, and baked beans on a wooden table. - Caterers Near Me - Wilmington, Massachusetts

Another generously mediocre bbq joint in what is already a crowded field of subpar restaurants. Let's start with the service. I find the folks friendly, if a bit overbearing. Unfortunately for Code 1, that's where the pleasantries end. Allow me to address the ambiance. The place looks like if a pasta joint had a child with a deli and their kid is in preschool. If you have a fireplace there shouldn't be stickers on the wall, and the lack of contextual taste between the furniture, the walls, decor combined with the awkward floor plan creates an unsettling experience. Now for the important part, the food. I've had a lot of barbecue in my life in a lot of different parts of the world and I understand that Wilmington isn't Texas, South Carolina, or Kansas City. However, that's not an excuse for indifference, this is exactly what I felt as I attempted to masticate dry brisket, pork belly, and practically inedible burned brussel sprouts. The rice and beans only had one bean and the cornbread was dry too. I think the business model is all wrong here. Why try to expand and be something you're not when you have high demand and low overhead. this isn't a business that's looking to scale, this is a mom and pop shop and when it comes to small business models I'm a big believer of "if it ain't broke don't fix it" and unfortunately here, for me on this day, Code 1 returned broken. read more

Tried a new place in Wilmington, that I heard does a decent job with BBQ. Small place in a strip mall. Was about 40 min before they were closing and we asked if it was too late and they were fine with us coming in. They advised what they had for meats and sides available. After some thought, we looked at getting a two meat/2 side platter. The coat seemed a bit rich @ $34 each, but we wanted to give it a try. When we asked if we could get beef ribs, since they originally pushed them, they advised they could, but it would be a $20 up charge. So a 2 meat, 2 side platter is now $54 a person. What? Kind of absurd. We decided to instead try the brisket on a sandwich instead and if good, come back and get something more intense. A round roll sandwich that had 5-6 pieces of brisket a little cheese and buttered was $17 bucks. Not cheap but decent. Unfortunately the meat was unremarkable. Lacked a deep smokey taste and was not even warm. Glad we changed our mind before we invested serious cash for something that may have been mid at best. Probably won't be going back. Not worth the gamble to get something that may be different. Vibe was also kind of off in the place too. Since it is close to Northeast BBQ in Billerica, will drive a little further and get better quality food and more of it for a better price. Disappointed and unimpressed. read more

I was supper excited to try this new place out. It's so hard to find great BBQ locally. After a few failed attempts to eat here, I finally got to try it this past week and sadly fell flat on me. Brisket was moist and cooked perfectly but lacked flavor. This became a theme. Rice and beans, very bland Mac and cheese was excellent, full flavor and consistency! Best thing we tried. Corn bread, small dry, lacked flavor. Collard greens, cooked well, but again bland. Sheet cake was awesome, very rich. I will 100% give them a second shot in hopes that maybe it was just a bad day. read more

This place has potential, but not quite there yet. Pros: -kind staff. -tidy eating tables -the young man answering the phone displayed top notch glove skills. Very clean! -large meat portions. I also liked that they asked if you wanted lean, fatty + lean, or a fatty cut of brisket. Improvement areas: -flavor profile: The mac and cheese was lacking even salt and pepper. Additional spices or cheeses would make it better. The greens were okaaay, but again, more depth with the flavors was needed. The greens had bacon; I would have preferred smoked Turkey or ham hocks for more flavor. - cold sauces: this is a pet peeve of mine, but it makes a huge difference. If there was warm sauce or even room temp sauce to drizzle over the meets that would be better. - the brisket was decent. The large portion is what saved it. For rating reference, I rate the following local places 5 stars: The Rusty Can in Byfield, The Pit Stop in Mattapan, & Sweet Cheeks in Fenway. read more

I've been getting BBQ here since they opened. It's consistently good; our favorites are pulled pork, pork belly, beef ribs and pork ribs. Love the Carolina Gold and Alabama White sauces. My husband loves the cornbread; i love the brussels sprouts. It's pricey but worth it. Good food isn't cheap. read more

Good food and kind staffs! Will definitely be back a lot more. Code 1 BBQ puts a lot of care into their food and services that you can taste and see. Tried their Steve Bowl, regular bowl, brisket burger, and peach pie and all of them were amazing. I love how you can choose fatty/leaner side of meat should you want to. And the consistency is top notch! Been there a few times and the meat was amazing all the time! Love their red sauce, nice and sweet goes so well with the brisket. But I gotta say their pork belly is AMAZING. Nice crunch on the outside but every bite is a burst of goodness. Get them early by themselves or in the Steve Bowl cause those gone fast! I usually do take out but they do have some tables inside should you want to dine in. Small place but nicely decorated and the staffs are extremely friendly! Highly recommended BBQ place in the area! read more

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Very nice and friendly staff/owners. Still in their first year of business but what they lack in experience they make for with care and effort. The BBQ was very good. The pulled pork sandwich with a side of cheesy grits were loved. The pork ribs (excellent) were tender with a nice smoke taste seasoned with lots of pepper. Sauce served on the side. Three sauces to choose from. The cheesy smashed potatoes were bland as others noted, the beans were tangy, though personally I prefer sweet they were still good. Small dining area with 3 tables so mostly a takeout spot but we dined in and enjoyed conversing with the staff. Glad we tried Code 1, they fit the Air Force meaning. We'll be back. read more

Code 1 BBQ - Pork ribs - Caterers Near Me - Wilmington, Massachusetts

I never write reviews for restaurants but after trying Code 1 BBQ I had to let others know what they might be missing out on. Hands down the Best BBQ restaurant around! Regardless of what you order you will NOT be disappointed! I order out from Code 1 BBQ at leeast 2 twice a week! There food is OUT of this world! Family owned and operated. Shawn & his wife Erica and their whole staff are truly amazing! I promise you you will not be disappointed! I Highly recommend stopping in! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. No way this place has 4.8 stars. The worst barbecue I've ever had. Not only did they forget our pork belly slices, but the ribs had no flavour. Had 0 seasoning. The chicken wings were raw. Looks like they we're just boiled for 2 min and tossed on a plate. No way they are selling inedible chicken wings like this. Someone can really get sick. We paid $90 for this, almost tempted to dispute the charges with my bank. read more

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The brisket is very good, but the pork belly stole the show for me. I had collard greens and beans which were both delicious. It is a little pricey but most good BBQ is these days. Friendly staff. Will definitely be recommending this place. read more

When I tell you that this was the absolute best food I EVER tasted while I was in the New England Area, I aint lying! Being from the South I believe that I am a connoisseur of good BBQ, and I will say....... THIS IS GOOD BBQ! It was so good I wanted to slap somebody's Mama! (I wasn't gonna slap mine, just cause the food good, I ain't no fool, haha) read more

This place is delicious and the staff is great. Friendly and welcoming, tried them out with the wife and had a good meal. I tried the grilled cheese with brisket with cheesy grits and Mac and cheese, all fantastic. They definitely make their food with taste in mind and they succeed. Good spot to get great food, I recommend them for sure. Update-Have had this food two more times, the taste and quality has not changed. Consistency is important and this place nails it. Well worth the trip because you are getting a good meal. If your local, try it and if you want yummy barbecue take the trip. Good eats and the quality shows. read more

It would have been nice to try this place. Walked in on a dead Saturday. Place is cluttered and could use some cleanup. Tried to order several meals with sides, only to be told 5 times that they were out of a certain item. I walked out. At that point it would have been easier to tell me what the DID have. Here's a business tip, when you post a menu, realize that people are going to rely on your offerings. Recommendation to people wanting to try this place, call ahead to see what they felt like sourcing and cooking that day. It's a good thing the sign on the building is temporary. They're not gonna be there long. read more