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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

Excellent food. The pulled pork and brisket were tender and flavorful. The staff was super friendly and gracious. Will definitely come back.

Underwhelming. I was so excited to see bbq in my town, but alas. Brisket was bits, not slices, as I would have liked. Maybe it was because we ordered late in the day and got less choice remnants? Sides (various vegetables) were very bland. read more

This place made me and my freinds a true BBQ feast. The two poeple working there were so nice to us. In particular, The mashed sweet potatoes were so epic. Creamy and sweet. read more

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

Sorry to say thumbs down. I would have loved a good bbq place in town. However, it just wasn't. Bland and dry food and bits of meat not slices. They don't seem to know how to prioritize. People who come in after and order get what I ordered but I didn't. :-( Total lack of empathy. Overpriced, small portions. Never again... I also noticed a lot of excuses on others not so good reviews. 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

Third time visiting code 1 and it did not disappoint!!! The owners always have a smile and treat you like family. The food was delicious. Ribs were so tender they fell right off the bone! The brisket was also wonderful and they give you an option for it to be lean or have more fat. Sides are also always amazing! read more

The The Big google.com We went to this place to try the Brisket pulled pork and side mac and cheese pretty and corn bread. Pretty standard for any barbecue if down south usually the have hush puppies but not so much up here New England. Well we went to order they were out of all the meats but brisket. I like the brisket but very disappointment they had no other meats they ran out. NOTE it's 4:30 pm right around dinner time. Next I ordered 3 brisket meals and corn bread and mac cheese and bake beans. Also I asked for some sweet barbecue sauce pretty clear on this since they did not ask me. Also there is typically no sauce on brisket which at most barbecue places also you can try the sauce you like. Well I asked for sweet barbecue sauce I got hot mustard sauce. Should have checked the bag before leaving but this is a standard to order with brisket thought would have been correct. Well like my barbecue I had some sweet baby rays at home save my $80 worth of barbecue. Yikes that's expensive. well the food was good but over priced not first impression won't be back and I live in Tewksbury could have been regular but hope this helps them step it up. read more

We got the family dinner. The meat was really good, loved it , my only things were the sides mashed potatoes should be real potatoes not instant. We were very disappointed, and the portions of the sides I could only feed a few kids . Don't get me wrong, the meats were really good . Instant mashed potatoes NO NO NO read more

Sorry but total lack of flavor on the brisket sandwich. Rolls were pretty good. Macaroni and cheese also lacked flavor. Presentation lacking. read more

The food was awesome. Service was good, ambiance was okay very small place if you want to eat at the restaurant there are only a few tables. If you like bbq this is the place to go! read more

Fantastic barbecue! The brisket, burnt ends, beef ribs and trio of sauces are excellent. I'm so glad I have this option so close to work. I was going to the Rusty Can....which is also excellent but I give the edge to Code 1. read more

My husband and I just wanted something different for dinner instead of pizza, a sub, pasta, or another pizza but I also did not want to cook. I contacted Code 1 BBQ and spoke to Erica, who was very friendly in helping me decide from their options. I also met Sean who was very personable and I instantly knew these two put their heart and hard work into this business venture. We bought a full chicken, Mac and Cheese, Brussels and Bacon, and cornbread. It was all wonderful and the portions were amazing. We both have enough for lunch tomorrow :) The chicken was tasty and cooked to perfection, the M&C was soooo cheesy and creamy, Brussel Sprouts were slightly charred which is how we like them. And the cornbread came in easy to eat muffin sizes and had a very tasty middle. Thank you, Code 1 BBQ for a spectacular dinner (and lunch). We will be back to try more. read more

Also don't usually leave reviews, but stopped in here to grab something to eat on way home from TH. Selection was limited as we were there right before closing, but everyone was super nice and accommodating. Ended up grabbing some smoked Turkey, pulled pork, beef rib, and even some brisket after they said they had run out. Food was top notch - all the meats had great flavor and were super moist. Brisket is what I judge for good bbq - this place is close to BT's, and far exceeds Redbones, BlueRibbon and even Sweet cheeks. Great job and keep doing what you are doing, we will def be stopping frequently. Thank you. read more

There is not a lot of good BBQ in the area, so when I saw Code 1 BBQ pop up in the area, I just had to try it. The food was a very pleasant surprise. We got a 3 meat sampler with the Brisket, Pork Ribs and Pulled Pork, with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes as sides. Got a solid portion of the meats, all well cooked and very tasty, especially with the variety of sauces offered. My only gripe is that you should get maybe one more side with the 3 meat sampler, or larger sides. Other than that I'd definitely recommend Code 1 and plan on coming back to check out the beef ribs and wings soon. read more

Came here for lunch and got the brisket sandwich. You know it's legit when they ask you whether you want lean, fatty, or medium cuts. I got the medium and it was the best brisket I've ever had. Looking forward to trying the other items. read more

What a Gem. The meats are just beyond delicious and the sides are all home made. I am a bbqe follower and this is the best thus far. 'the Brisket is 10 star perfect and the staff and owners are great. Making this my go to :) read more

Really great food! It was definitely worth the wait. Gave us some extra food. The restaurant is really open so you can see what they are making, great music and seating. read more

I just wanted to say that I have eaten at some bbq places but Code 1 was just far and away best bbq I have ever had. My sons graduated and love bbq and we have never been to code 1. We got Mac and cheese, beef brisket, pulled pork and garlic mashed potatoes and everyone loved it and every plate was clean. Their sauces are the best I have ever had. The staff was very friendly and owner Erika was great and accommodating with the short notice I gave them. This place should be on everyone's list to try and I guarantee you will go back again. Keep up the great work and thank you so much for making a special day even more special with your amazing food and service. read more

Fabulous BBQ. Owners were exceptional! Reminds me of my trip to Texas! Looking forward to my return visit!

Went for the first time tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday. The brisket was delicious, pulled pork and beef rib were just as good. The sides we had were mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, beans and collard greens. The portions were quite large and we brought some home to have tomorrow. The staff and owner were very friendly and went out of their way to help us with the menu. We don't live close but will definitely be back. read more