Delicious!! Really authentic bbq. The beef brisket just melts in your mouth. The rice and beans were the perfect compliment to each other, super yummy. The reason for a 4 instead of 5 is, the cornbread was great just too crumbly needed a tad bit more moisture in the mix. And the outside condiments, watching the guy in front of me touch every cup and cover, I left without getting any at all. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - a tray of fries and a sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

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Never been a huge fan of bbq until I tried this spot. I have to say I've probably been back 5 or 6 more times it's just that good. Definitely the best in town. The pork belly is one of my favorites! read more

Good stuff! Tried the 'Smokey Chicken Sandwich' - grilled chicken, then fried, with bacon, cheddar and slaw...with a side of cowboy beans. Tried three different sauces- all different, all decent. Outdoor picnic tables partially under cover. Order from a pick-up window and eat outside or take away. No frills. Plastic utensils and canned soda. Come for the food and leave with a full-belly and smile. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - Smokey Chicken Sandwich Cowboy Beans BBQ Sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

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The pork belly is getting drier since I first discovered this place. I mean,,yea It's good because they're the only one who has it around here but it's not the best pork belly I've had,,or made. First few times it was extremely good but just..meh now. Cole slaw and corn bread is just not good. Mac n cheese is an 8/10. Brisket is better than the dude in Cumberland. So are the ribs. But...to the heavy set/fat dude who works the windows...Bro, chill out. Nobody wants to visit a place and have you act so douchey. Every. Single. Time. The only thing keeping this 3 stars is the brisket. read more

Idk where Yelpers off rating this low. It's the BEST bbq joint around this area. Commonwealth sandwich, fries and or Mac n chz. Done. Sooo good!! Right by the Outlets too just go past 495 and it's right there. 11/10 Commonwealth Sandwich read more

I hate giving a small business a bad review, but this barbque is just really, really bad. Looked like a rustic roadside bbq joint from the outside so I pulled over spontaneously on my way through town after seeing that they have 4 stars on Yelp. I paid $31 for a 2 meat plate and potato salad. The brisket was overcooked, tough, with lots of fat between the meat, and grey. The pulled pork turned out to be extremely dry chicken breast (they got my order wrong), no smoke flavor. Their potato salad is exactly what you get in the value sized tubs at Market Basket. I'm guessing they hacked their recipe? The beans are equal to a salty very spicy chili. The highlight was the collards. They were heavily spiced and decent. That's what I had for dinner tonight. Despite the decent collards, I was solidly dissapointed. Maybe if they focus on the quality of their food, especially the meat, other customers won't have the same experience. read more

It's an old gas station with outdoor seating. Service has always been great, and food always delicious. The Buffalo chicken sandwich is spicy, but amazing with a grilled slice of jalapeño. The pulled pork sandwich is always piled high of meat - delicious with the coleslaw! Everything we've had as been really good. They don't have the best drink selection in their cooler, but not a big deal at all! read more

Solid option for takeout BBQ. I wish they had burnt ends and indoor seating though. If you are in the area and looking for a quick meal then check it out. read more

Yum! Yelpers didn't steer me wrong again! Large portions, very tasty variety of meats, and friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable and their pork ribs especially were fantastic. No indoor seating, but the picnic table eating works great as you would want to eat a true BBQ meal this way! Close to both Gillette stadium and the Wrentham outlets too. Parking lot offered a lot of parking and I'm betting they're packed during the summer months. I saw a lot of people ordering takeout and the turnaround time was very quick. Owns up to its' Yelp rating for sure! read more

Commonwealth BBQ - Outside seating, very relaxed atmosphere! - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

Beef ribs (no sauce)...Juicy Perfection. Pulled pork...smoky, soft and flavorful. Chicken and wings...crispy skin, tender meat. Pork belly over white rice and beans...MEAT CANDY! The cole slaw, full of crunchy freshness. The beans...slap my mother, my mother-in-law...oh hell, slap me too!!! The beans!!! Sweet, Smokey, full of surprises; vegetables, meat, tomatoes, UHHH! Cornbread, sweet, crumbly and so savory. And...the BRISKET!!! That broke me. My family and I have been long term fans of another unnamed place, devoted and diehard, but the brisket was always a shade on the dry side. When you ate it, you would always be thinking, "I wish it was more juicy and tender, less stringy and tough." Commonwealth BBQ, you all changed us, the brisket, THE BRISKET is a work of art. Even my pickiest kid savored every bite. Thank you all for your craft, you have made lifelong customers of us. read more

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This place is an oldie but a goodie. Commonwealth is a solid barbecue spot in Southeastern MA that serves up some quality meat and decent sides. My favorite dish is their pulled pork without any sauce, letting the dry rub flavor things. Their brisket is really good too, very tender and well spiced. Their sides are hit and miss, but let's be honest - you're not going there for the sides. I do recommend their winter butternut squash flavored with raisins. It complements the meat well on a cold day. This place is walk-up regardless of the season, so be prepared to eat your meat in the elements or take it home. read more

Looks can be deceiving...don't let the outside determine whether to stop or not. In town on business and a local suggested I eat here for lunch. It was a great decision. A local hotspot based upon the qty of people there. Definitely would recommend eating here! read more

Commonwealth BBQ - The Single w/ Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

I used to like this place but it has gone downhill. The meats are previously cooked and wrapped up in foil and held in some kind of steam/heater box. Last time I went was a Friday evening, not off-hours. Fresh sliced brisket seems to be a thing of the past. The leftover brisket I got was dry and had none of that loose fat/meat separation of a freshly cooked brisket (you all know what I mean). It was like a slice of dry roast beef with a fat cap over it. Sides are passable, the cornbread was pretty good. I think I've gone for the last time. Also, with all the meat now ready to go in foil, why in the hell does it take so long to slap the foil into a box, scoop the sides and give it to me? It's like a twenty minute wait for leftover food just sitting there! read more

Decent people but they don't wear gloves when preparing your food. They pass the food from person to person, open up your food to make sure they are giving the correct bag to you. Really uncomfortable for me so I dumped my $120 meal read more

It pains me to write it. Just wasn't impressed. This place gets a lot of attention. Probably because it's outdoors like an ice cream stand and everyone driving by gets super curious, and they probably don't really know good BBQ when they see it. I won't say the place is bad, it's not bad, it's just not what I would call quality BBQ. And hey, it doesn't need to be amazing quality bbq for people to enjoy it, I get it. Brisket didn't have much Smokey flavor and was really rough. Ribs were pretty dry, again not a hell of a lot of flavor. I did kind of enjoy the rub, but the smell and taste reminded me of dog food. The same rub was used on the brisket. Cowboy beans are real soupy. This place would do better for me if the sides actually represented traditional BBQ. I'd like some real BBQ baked beans, Mac and Cheese, sweet potatoes, Corn, stuff like that. These other sides they offer are pretty bland to me. Corn bread is ok. Nothing great. Their house sauce is a sweet bbq sauce and it was more sweet than bbq. Not terrible but it wasn't working for me. Their mustard sauce was actually delicious! And I enjoyed their pulled chicken more than anything, especially with the sauce. I tried their burritos a long time ago and remembered I didn't hate them. Place is good cause it's right off the highway pretty much. read more

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I've been twice now, and can write a better review. Still on a very loud and busy street corner. Still old picnic tables. Last time, I felt the plank I was sitting on move around and thought I was going to fall off. I previously had a pulled pork sandwich. Piled high on a hamburger bun, with sweet potato fries. It was $10 and I enjoyed it. I thought the pork was very dry and I soaked it with 2 little containers of vinegar sauce. This time, I got the mother load and spent $40 for the sampler. It says it feeds 2 or more. Well, it fed 5 and there's leftovers. We fought for the 2 pieces of cornbread and the little 4" piece of sausage. The pulled pork was very good. Very dry, but we dumped the vinegar sauce on it and it was good! The ribs were the best part. They were tender and tasted like barbecued ribs. The brisket was dry and not well received. I asked for pulled chicken instead of a half chicken and got both. The pulled chicken was pieces of dark meat leg and thigh pulled off the bone. Was ok. A little dry. The half chicken was very wet and gelatinous. I pulled it off the bones and it was red on the bones and very wet. Couldn't get any takers for that. The sides were ok. Loved the butternut with raisins. Couldn't eat the beans because they were full of peppers. Thought the cole slaw was dry and needed more dressing. Cornbread was good. They also gave us about a pound of fries, both sweet potato and regular fries. I would stand in line for their ribs. I will probably eat more pulled pork sandwiches. I've satisfied my curiosity as to the rest. read more

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Ok I wouldn't think I'd find quality BBQ north of the Mason Dixon line, but I was wrong. The south has risen in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Being a BBQ connoisseur of southern & Texas style barbecue I'm proud to say this place is the real deal for smoked flesh. Now after carefully reviewing the menu for a few moments we decide just to order multi items. This way we can sample the tasty morsels. Our list of treats reported by FRANK are as follows. Beef Ribs - amazing flavor but be prepared they are fatty. Wings - Perfectly cooked and mild with little sting. They may have even given these some smoke cause I tasted a hint of it. Chili - outstanding flavor with plenty of meat and nice cover layer of melted cheese on top. The Mason Dixon ( brisket ) sandwich - Good tasting sandwich however it was the lean brisket and I prefer the fatty side of brisket for more flavor. Potato salad with bacon sprinkled on top was just delicious and was a complete home run. Tasted amazing and with bacon sprinkled on top of it for the finish you could not have been subjected to a better side, just give it a thumbs up. In closing you won't find superior seating cause it's all outside picnic benches. The help was amusing to me. I made my order and I think my correct west coast accent threw him off from the local mutterings. He seemed a tad irritated my friend kept changing the side dish's. Love the palokkas of Massachusetts they make me laugh. So if you looking for quality "Q" you can't go wrong. read more

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Pulled Pork!!! There is not too much to write about here. You eat outside on picnic tables and order at a window. The highlight here is the pulled pork sandwich called the The Commonwealth. They call it a masterpiece on the menu and I have to admit it really is. We tried the brisket, it was just ok and the sides were nothing to write home about. It's all about the pulled pork. They also have a few great homemade bbq sauces. My favorite is the tangy mustard based sauce, so good. Thanks read more

Commonwealth BBQ - The Commonwealth Sandwich, so good - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

Sub par food served in a retro gas station. I wanted to like it, I really did. I'm originally from right down the street from here but relocated to the south decades ago. When I found out there was a BBQ joint 15 minutes from my home town I had to try it. Sadly it wasn't good. The cowboy beans were ok but they lacked flavor and reminded me more of bean soup than it did cowboy beans. The BBQ though? I ordered "The Commonwealth" which they claim is the star of their show. Well the pork on that sandwich was the 2nd worst BBQ I have ever eaten. It was slow burned not slow cooked. I don't know where they went wrong but if I had to guess they make the same mistake as the place that served me the worst BBQ I've ever eaten. The worst BBQ I've ever eaten was started over smoke in a pit but finished in an oven. It's as if slow cooking the smoke layer turns it into a burned greasy mess. My message to the pit "master": search the internet to learn how to use your equipment or come to the south (anywhere from southern Virginia to Texas) and learn from professionals. If you know good BBQ go elsewhere. read more

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If I die and go to heaven, I hope they are catering! I've lived a few miles down the street from this establishment for years, and finally got a nice day for a bike ride, and decided to try it out... And now I am regretting I didn't do this years before! If you blink, you'll drive right by this place. It's A small unassuming building with a few picnic tables out front, And it's on an intersection where you wouldn't think to stop. At first glance, it is nothing special... But that's what makes it such a great find! Being new here, I ordered a platter to sample as much as I could. It was so amazingly good! All of the ingredients seeing fresh, and certainly all homemade... And even the sauces are homemade and delicious! I was very happy with my meal, and the portions are incredible! I was also impressed with the prices. Barbecue can get pricey, but they keep their overhead low here, and the prices are very reasonable. I've seen some comments about how the place could be "nicer", but I don't come to a bbq joint for nice decorations and and finely appointed furniture. They give you picnic tables with an overhead awning to keep the sun and rain off you, and that's all you need. The food speaks for itself, and I will definitely be back! Side note: I was able to use a straw, and no one looked at me like I was guilty of Genocide. I like that. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - Single platter with brisket, homemade potato salad and bacon, and homemade cowboy beans and corn bread....amazing!! - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

I use to live in NC so I have had my fair share of bbq and Commonwealth bbq is by far the best bbq in all of Massachusetts. I have eaten every single item on the menu. The pulled pork sandwich melts in your mouth. If you love chili do yourself a favor and give them a try, you'll be glad you did. read more

place sticks now the food has gone down hill it's like they don't even try it was the best bbq around now I think Applebee's is better I got some chicken wings to eat doing the Celtics they where rubber just awful read more

Great spot, mediocre food. Love pulling into the corner spot its located and enjoying the sun (even if the birds want to poop on me (beware)) This was my second visit and I was open to give it another try. Both times service was great and fast. Ive tried every meat except the chicken and they're all lightly smokey with no other flavor. The sauces are the highlight although every bbq place either has great meat or sauce (and the latter is nearly not as impressive or good.) I recommend the mustard bbq sauce although recommend going anywhere else first. I don't understand the high reviews after going almost a year apart nothing has changed although the portions seem bigger which is a plus. Sides are okay. As someone spoiled from southern bbq I hope they can learn the secrets to bring me back! read more

I have eaten here a few times. This is a BBQ oasis diamond in the rough in MA. Ok so there is no real dining room to sit in. But hay I remember as a kid eating on a picnic table in IL at a road side BBQ place that had the best ribs ever. So this place brings back huge memories of great Q. They have a great selection of offerings that will satisfy your Q craving and then some. The pulled pork or chicken are classic Q. The brisket is a solid winner being moist and juicy and loaded with flavor. All of the meats are well smoked and not overly done. The sides are good accompaniments to the main player "the Q". The pricing is within the right range and you get a good meal for a reasonable cost. So if your looking for a solid BBQ joint in Wrentham MA, not far off of I495 then Commonwealth BBQ is the destination for you. Bring an appetite and sit on the picnic tables and enjoy a great BBQ meal. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - Front! - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

Take out spot with some benches outside. Got the half rack of ribs and a sausage sandwich with fries. Everything was pretty good. Service was on point. Not a bad option for the area. read more

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I ordered over the phone for 4 people, it was a large order. I had requested PU at 5pm and was there on the dot. I got home in 15 minutes and everything was cold. The collard greens were half cooked, the brisket was ice cold, the chicken was horrible, but the ribs were great, the potato salad tasted store bought. What a bummer, and I look like a shlubb bringing home a bad meal. And they got the order wrong too. read more

Solid bbq. Order via the website unless it's a summer night and then can eat on picnic benches

This is my 3rd visit and the food has been very good every time I had something different every time this visit the full rack of beef ribs dry rub was delicious with a good flavor seasonings The reason why I'm giving a 5 star is the older gentleman that was in charge went out of his way to help me put points on my account when other employees said it was too late and it appeared to be a busy day read more

Glad we found this little gem! Not far from RI, and worth the drive. I got the Texas 1/2 ribs with beans & sweet potato fries. The amount of food they give you is massive & everything tasted great. The price was good for the amount of food they give. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - Here for Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

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Glad we finally checked this place out. I've been wanting to stop here for a while now. I ordered The "Commonwealth" with cheese and a side of Mac & cheese. The portions are great for the price and our meals were rly good. I will definitely be back again soon. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - The Commonwealth with cheese and Creamy Mac n'Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

The price is right for great meat! As you know, I'm a brisket man but a local told me to try the pulled pork. Good thing the "The Triple" meat plate is only $17.95. I'm in for brisket, sausage and pulled pig. Man this is allot of food and comes with three sides. Perfect to share...if you dare. Onto the sauce "Cranberry Habanero" is killer on the brisket and the "Slamin Original's" sweet an heavy ketchup base went great with the pork. It was a tangy honey mustard that brought the sausage to life. Sides The Cowboy beans are ok. More like a start to a killer chili than a BBQ side but the slaw was good. I liked the corn bread but it came out cold. Hard to dig into cold bread. I ranked the brisket numero uno with the pork in place and the sausage was disappointing at a distant third. However, with the best price in town, eat all you want and give what you don't like to your neighbors. They'll thank you. I would. read more

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Tried this place because I spotted it on my way to the Nike outlet. $12 1lb pulled pork sandwich? You can't beat that especially when it tastes great! Make sure to grab some bbq sauce next to the window but anyone who knows bbq knows you gotta grab the sauce! The mac and cheese was really good! I got rice and beans for my girl so I'll have to ask her how she liked them. I can't wait to go back in my classic car and eat bbq at this spot this summer! read more

Was the worst BBQ I ever had. I have traveled from N.C. where the BBQ is just right, It seemed like the BBQ was reheated in the microwave from days ago. This place needs to go back to school and really learn how to do BBQ! read more

Pretty good bbq! Portions are smaller than I expected but there's good flavor there and they take time to make sure the meat is cooked right. read more

Definitely recommend if you're looking for your typical bbq joint favorites including pulled pork and other smoked meats. The other menu items like the sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, mac n cheese, and cornbread are ok but the meats are definitely the stars of the show. read more

When I first found this place, I ate there almost every week. I haven't been able to get down there in awhile but I've driven by it a few times and literally melt at the thought of having one of their pulled pork sandwiches. SO MUCH meat. You can probably feed 3 people with how much meat they dump on one sandwich. Mouth watering food. read more

I live in Rhode Island but work near Commonwealth BBQ. Because of COVID, I've been working from home since March and have been unable to visit. I was in the area this weekend so I was able to stop by for my BBQ fix. I tried the Mason Dixon sandwich for the first time and I was not disappointed. I was craving good brisket and this sandwich exceeded my needs. The generous helping was flavorful and prepared just how I like brisket. I think I've found my new order at Commonwealth! Taking off one star since my side order of fries was somewhat cold but given the size of the sandwich, I only had room for a few anyway. read more

Just plain awesome, food is off the hook. Have done take out/ catering and it was just as fantastic. People still talk about it!

Great food! The wampum sampler is the way to go by far! It's enough food for my family of 3 to eat for like three days straight!

Ever since my "go-to" barbecue place closed its doors, I have been in search of a replacement... and by golly, I think I've found it! I wish this place was located a bit closer to home, but when my boyfriend and I have a hankering for some mouth-watering barbecue... we make the trek out to Commonwealth. This simple drive-up/in establishment has a number of items on the menu posted outside to choose from. Appetizers include wings, pork belly, fried pickles, stuffed jalapenos, chili, and salads. Available platters and sandwiches can be piled high with pulled pork, pulled chicken, sliced beef brisket, half chicken, boneless chicken breasts, racks of ribs, and sausage links. I often order the signature "Commonwealth" sandwich, which is jam-packed with pulled pork and comes with either a seasonal vegetable, fries, coleslaw, black bean rice, collard greens, baked potato salad, cowboy beans, or cornbread. The meat is so delicious on its own, you barely need to pour yourself any number of the barbecue sauces available to pair with it. There is an option to call ahead your order... which isn't a bad idea considering at its most popular hours, the wait for food can be lengthy. There are a number of picnic tables on the premises to wait at or to partake in the "fall-off-the-bone" delicacies during the warmer weather. There are an equal number of people though that take their food to go. Keep an open mind when it comes to your order, there's a chance Commonwealth could run out of the item you are looking for. It is clear this company puts a great deal of time and effort into smoking their meats and I'd rather order something they do have than expect them to rush the process. Sign up for their loyalty program and you will get $5 off for every $50 you spend. If you check in on Yelp you can get a free soft drink with your purchase! This place is the real deal when it comes to BBQ... check it out! Your taste buds will thank you. read more

Commonwealth BBQ - Fried pickles... and some already devoured platters and sandwiches. - Barbeque Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts