I was excited to try this place in Decatur. I went in later in the evening, the service is phenomenal. And the barbecue was on point. I got a large order to go. I ate it that night and the next day. I got brisket, sausage, salt, and Brusich stew. Everything was super good. Overall, this is a great barbecue place in Atlanta area. read more

Community Q BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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This bbq spot has been in Decatur for a while now. Depending upon who you ask they get mixed reviews. The regulars seem to like it, and some folks don't. Well, I've been here enough times to form an honest opinion and let's just say I will not be a regular, if I even come back. I will start off saying that the mac and cheese is the star of the show. That, the did get right. Each time I have checked out this place the ribs were an epic fail. On this particular day they were tough and old tasting, the potato salad was nothing but potatoes and heavy Mayo, with no thought of an actual recipe, but instead just thrown together. The brisket was decent, but not great. As people came in other patrons were advising them not to get the pulled pork, that it wasn't good that day. If I ever go back it would be for the Mac and cheese alone. I've had better bbq and do not recommend this establishment. read more

Community Q BBQ - Looks better than it tasted... - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

We had been wanting to try Community Q for literally years and were so disappointed by the quality of the food. The Mac n cheese seems to have such rave reviews but it was honestly almost inedible. It was SO oily and didn't taste like mac n cheese at all. The two meats were fine, nothing to write home about. The brisket had a smoke ring but no Smokey flavor. For about $40, we left feeling like we wasted our money completely. We would absolutely not go back and hope that the establishment does some quality control in the future. read more

Community Q BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Been wanting to take my husband here so we could try the brisket. It was AMAZING. So tender and not dry at all, best brisket we have ever had. Community Q has solidified for us our go-to bbq spot we will be recommending to all our friends and family. Friendly and quick service too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get the collards and mac - those are our fave sides! read more

Community Q BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Baby let me tell you something ! This food was fire! One of my suppliers picked it up for us. When it tell you it was hands down the best BBQ I have ever eaten! Everyone had brisket that was cooked to perfection. I had the smoked chicken salad sandwich withe pecans and grapes absurdly good and huge. Sides fresh cut fries sweet potatoes and kale -fire Mac and cheese wont tell the secret mist get Brunswick stew spicy and hearty the absolute best collards great. So dessert wast the blueberry bread pudding brought tears to my eyes the best I ever had. read more

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Nice Bbq restaurant, meet was hot and flavorful, bread was toasted perfection, bbq sauce is one of the best in town, fast service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice ambience music inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], very recommended read more

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This is our go-to BBQ spot and have been countless times. Whether you're dining in or getting your order to go, the food is always delicious. And they always get the order right. The ribs are perfectly cooked and not too fatty. The macaroni and cheese is probably one of the best I've ever had and highly recommend trying it. Every serving has a little of the baked cheese on top! The brisket sandwich is a pretty big serving (served with bbq sauce on the side) and I usually always have leftovers. The collard greens and banana pudding are also excellent. We've always receive great service here too. We usually go in and get our order to-go, and we've never waited for more than 5 min for our food. The wait can be a little longer if you're dining in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is decorated with old sports team banners and flags, and lots of pig decorations and drawings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms could use a little more attention but they aren't the dirtiest I've seen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of free parking in the large lot outside of the building (shared with a few other restaurants). read more

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Dinner date night pivot with Hsu and when we could not find free parking at another restaurant in downtown Decatur. So it had been a while since we had barbecue and parking was plentiful on a Friday evening! My hand and I shared a full rack of St Louis earrings which were fantastic! I remember ordering them once in advance for a Super Bowl party but think I did not really get to enjoy a lot that time. I tried the vinegar based sauce in the yellow container at our table which I liked. My husband used the thicker bbq sauce in the red containers. We demolished the ribs and none were leftover. I had the Mac and cheese because it is my favorite in the city. My husband had blacke eyed peas. I also ordered banana pudding for dessert which is always a winner in my book! Staff was friendly and even offered to cut the full rack by the bone for easy dine in enjoyment! I should remember to come here more often since my husband loves bbq and Community bbq does it mighty fine! read more

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Always a great experience. Mr. May knows use as regular diners and we always get a warm reception. I regularly use Community Q for catering to my workplace. Food is always delicious and well received by our cu read more

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**BLACK PERSON REVIEW** My husband and I were at the DeKalb Farmers Market and decided to try out some BBQ places over here. We settled on Community Q and honestly, we didn't make a bad decision. Let's run it down: We both got the same thing: Rib sandwich with sausage and potato salad but I got an order of the baked beans with mine (pictured). Sausage: phenomenal. No, really. It was firm and flavorful and crusty and had a firm bite. I could have stopped there. Bread: toasted well. Crusty but not burned on one side and soft on the other just the way I like it Ribs: fantastic. Smokey, flavorful. I judge ribs on whether or not I need sauce or extra sauce. 4 out of 5. No extra sauce needed. The sauce they come with is plenty. Tangy and thick. Clings to the meat. Doesn't overpower the meat. If the sausage is the star the ribs are best supporting actor Potato salad: I hate it when places don't tell us the potato salad is red potato salad. That's a different flavor profile and important to know ahead of time. It's not my preference. I also prefer a thicker potato salad - ice cream scoop-able. This was loose. The big chunks of potatoes and boiled eggs were a big plus. No salad cubes or relish though so it wasn't sweet enough. Baked beans:. They were way too sweet which I didn't enjoy.. They added rosemary which enjoyed. They were a bit too firm with some of the brand not being cooked though which told me that they at least weren't doctored canned brands. Go for the meats. Experiment with the sides. read more

Community Q BBQ - Rob sandwich with smoked sausage, RED potato salad and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Some of the best barbecue you're gonna get in Decatur. It kind of expensive but I really do enjoy the food here if I'm lazy and I don't feel like cooking my barbecue I definitely will come here. read more

You know it always pays to listen to your elders. Last week I was walking past going to a nearby restaurant. However I saw this spot and decided to stop and read their menu. Now as I'm doing so a little elderly man is approaching the door. He says if you never eaten here it's some of the best. Well today I came back. First as you enter the restaurant, I enjoying the smokey BBQ smell through out the restaurant. I walked up to the counter and placed my order. The service was quick fast and simple.I settled on the slice brisket and chose 2 sides collard greens and Brunswick stew. I took a seat.The food soon arrived. From my first bites of the collard greens and Brunswick stew ,I was hooked. The collard were full of flavor. The Brunswick stew seemed to be just a tomato based corn mixture. However I found it quite pleasing. The brisket was spot on. The texture was moist,not greasy and very well flavored. Now I will admit. The first time I discovered this place I was turned off by the price. However I'm glad I didn't let that stop me. Yes I payed $27 for a meat 2 sides and a drink. But let me tell you it was well worth every bit of that price. read more

Community Q BBQ - Sliced brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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First time trying Community BBQ, ribs were really good I'll def go again. Food came out really good and fast. read more

Community Q BBQ - Rib Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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The food was absolutely good. We got the rib combo with 2 sides. The food is very filling and very good. The plate we got happily feed both me and my wife. But it's all good for a person that is the hungrier side. The staff is friendly. They come around and check on you a little. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant isn't huge so they can easily see you if you need anything.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the restaurant is fine. Not fancy or anything inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Which I think is fine if you're eating and getting BBQ on the table. Great place to eat or for take out love this place. read more

Community Q BBQ - Ribs and Brisket Brunswick stew and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

This was my second time there. The first my intown foodie daughter took me based on a recommendation from a coworker. We had ribs, brisket, kale/collards, mac and cheese. And white bread of course. Yummy, it was all great. 5 stars! Well actually the kale/collards maybe a 4. But how great can that dish be anyway? Well, I shared my experience with the wife and she wanted to go. We shared a 1/2 rack of ribs, brisket, mac and cheese, black eyed peas and white bread. mmm..mmm, so good. Best barbecue I ever had. read more

Food was soooooo dry and had no flavor. I was salivating for some brisket today so I found this place. I ordered a brisket sandwich and almost choked trying to eat it. I couldn't get through the first two bites because of how dry it was, I added bbq sauce and it still didn't help. I told the server that it was dry and was asked if I wanted to box it up or have it taken away. I left it and walked out. Horrible experience. Looking for some good brisket near decatur because this wasn't it. read more

Community Q BBQ - Sliced Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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The Ribs were super good for my New Year's Day party! They were ready to pick up in about 10 minutes! Super easy and tasty! They have some cool merch too! Oh, the KC BBQ sauce is excellent! read more

Pretty good food. Prices are a little steep but are worth it. Service is pretty good too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've never sit in to eat just ordered to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've passed by this place quite a few times and finally decided to check it out. I ordered a classic pulled pork sandwich and fries, which is a staple for BBQ restaurants. It had a ton of pork, but the pork wasn't flavorful at all, which is weird because I smelled like smoke walking out of the place, but none of the smoke flavor was in the pork. We got a couple of different items and no one was really that impressed by anything. The fries were good and had a nice seasoning, but they weren't really that crispy. I honestly probably won't go back because there are a lot of BBQ restaurants around that I feel are a lot more flavorful. read more

Community Q BBQ - pulled pork sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Okey it is excellent bbq Some say the best in atlanta and I would not argue the point Brisket with kale and sweet potato is my favorite Staff is very nice food is prompt and tasty - Very fresh [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is lots of fun very down home low key and of course it is smokey - that is how you know it is good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I heard a lot about this place so I had to check it out. I ordered ribs with collard greens and smoke sweet potato with kale. The ribs were ok, I was hoping for more flavor without adding bbq sauce. The collard was ok but a little under seasoned. The smoked sweet potato with kale was great! The service was great and the ambiance was cool. Nice little quaint spot. Overall, not a bad experience and I may come back in the future but try something different. read more

Take out dinner for 2 We could smell the barbecue as soon as we walked in the restaurant. As we approached the front counter, we were greeted warmly. In fact, all the staff we came in contact with were very friendly. We reviewed  the menu, which offered a wide selection, including various sides. While the prices appeared somewhat on the expensive side, we hoped the taste would justify the cost. Wifey ordered the Pulled Chicken Sandwich with a side of coleslaw, and I opted for the Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs with coleslaw. The lady who took our order advised us to arrive early for dessert as they tend to sell out by 5 PM. While waiting for our food, I couldn't help but notice the spacious indoor dining room, which was relatively empty, with only a few tables occupied by patrons.  The whole restaurant itself was very clean, including the restroom.  I don't remember it taking very long before we were told that our food was ready.  We packed everything up and headed home, and by the time we arrived, our meals were still warm. Wifey thoroughly enjoyed her sandwich, and I loved my ribs, which were tender and practically falling off the bone with excellent flavor. We are definitely planning to return in the future. 4.5 rating read more

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My very favorite bbq restaurant in Atlanta. Their pork is always lean, the sauce is great, I can never choose which sides to get because they're all so good. I think my favorite is the sweet potatoes and kale. I could eat it EVERY day. The fries are always crispy and very well seasoned. Their Mac n cheese is awesome--love those fat noodles. It's always super quick service and they're accommodating like if you want to split a sandwich they'll cut it in half for you! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean and the employees are extremely nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recently heard they donate their leftovers at the end of the day when they have some which made me love them even more. My only negative comments are they're a little expensive (but worth every cent) and they're not open every day. Never fails I need some bbq on Monday. read more

This is the best BBQ that I have had in Atlanta. And I have had a lot And that definitely includes the sides, which are much better than most. I have eaten here many times. read more

great service, delicious food, fair prices. the best brunswick stew i've had in a long time. took me back a few decades.

Take out for my birthday. It was delicious BBQ. It was so good that I have asked for BBQ again this year for July 11. It is a big day to celebrate 73 years and cancer survivor plus amputation AKA. Looking forward to pulled pork, coleslaw, macaroni and the special sauce. Great choice for good food and I am excited about a wonderful celebration! read more

I come here from time to time to get a 1/2 bbq chicken. They have 2 slices of toast that comes with the chicken. They will actually ask you if you want it. I'm paying for it and it's part of the meal why wouldn't I want it? I also got Mac and cheese yesterday. They asked me did I want plastic wear to. I definitely do. I can't eat Mac and cheese with my hands. Also I can use the plastic wear for my meal at home or take it to work for lunch. I asked for the sweet sauce and vinegar sauce. I got the sweet sauce before and the vinegar sauce. I don't know whether I received the vinegar sauce this time. Before they put it in the plastic pouch it was not this spicy at all. I got a sauce that seemed spicy almost hot. The Mac and cheese is delicious and a little different. The chicken is delicious. read more

Community Q BBQ - 1/2 chicken with toast a pint of Mac and cheese with sauce and plastic wear. - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

One of my favorite BBQ places in Atlanta! The place itself is old school, nothing fancy but the Q is awesome! Staff is always great, and on this visit they were actually well overstaffed, which is something that you don't see these days. I had the pulled pork platter with sides of potato salad and baked beans. The meat was great and they offer sauces of both vinegar and they're sweet sauces, both are very good. The baked beans are always on point. This was my first time having their potato salad and I found it lacking in much Interest or flavor (would not get this again). I did try my wife's mac & cheese and it was phenomenal! read more

Community Q BBQ - Pulled Pork Platter with sides of baked beans and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

We've been eating Community Q for years and years. Always been awesome - ever single time. Not today though. Picked up a pound of pulled pork that was so dry, even with sauce it was hard to swallow. Tastes like it's been out since yesterday. And it's only 11:30. Not at all the Q we're used to. Guess things are changing. read more

One word... Perfection...perfect meat, sauce, fries, and mac n cheese. This Southern girl knows her barbecue and this place outranks almost every barbecue I've ever had in my life! Please put one of these in Alpharetta! It's worth the drive, but I'd like to eat it more often! read more

Community BBQ vs City BBQ, a mile apart, and an easy decision. Community has Pulled Pork sandwich for $7.95 according to Yelp, but it's $9.95 on their menu board in the shop. But wait, tonight, a Saturday night, it was nothing because they were out of it (and out of beef brisket as well). So I headed over to City BBQ; they served me instantly with a delicious barbecue sandwich that was $7.77, tax included. You be the judge. read more

Tried this place for the first time today on a whim, and I am beyond pleased. Honestly, some of the best barbecue I've had in the last few years (I don't actively look for new places, but I do like to eat bbq). I got a rib combo (1/4 rack of ribs and 1/4 bone-in chicken) along with mac and collard greens. Everything was UH-MAZING, I even liked the bread for the sandwich. All the staff were super friendly and I am just excited to go again! read more

I LOVE BBQ - I'm from the south, have eaten BBQ throughout my life, so I can honestly say that this place deserves a spot on Atlanta's BBQ map (I'm sure it already has one!). The pulled pork sandwich was so flavorful and generously smoked, the coleslaw... omg and the ribs - WOW - meat so tender it fell off the bone. Service was quick and very friendly. The indoor seating was easy and comfortable. Definitely check this place out if you have not or if you find yourself in the Emory area with a craving for some great BBQ! read more

Community Q BBQ - Collards, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Rib Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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This is my favorite barbecue restaurant in Atlanta. The meats are consistently well smoked and delicious, and the sides are all excellent. I made a meal of the sides tonight; a cup of Brunswick stew, pickled beets, black eyed peas and collard greens. The black eyed peas and collards are both really delicious. Usually I get a two meat combo, as I'm fond of the ribs and brisket. It's all good. Service is efficient and helpful, with questions answered at the counter. The space is comfy and homey, as all great bbq restaurants ought to be. The banana pudding is simple and classic. read more

The service was friendly, and attentive. The brisket and ribs were tender (rib meat slid off the bone). Everything we had was great. 10/10. read more

Community Q BBQ - Sliced Beef Brisket Sandwich, Fries, & Black Eyed Peas with Rosemary and Bacon. - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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*Experience during Covid-19* This was my first time visiting Community Q BBQ and I was super excited to try it out since my mom and sister rave about it and make it point to visit here when they're visiting the Atlanta area. We stopped in for a late lunch and since we were visiting from out of town were a little disappointed to see that because of the pandemic they are not offering dine-in services, you must carry out. They have a few tables set-up outside the restaurant...you can't eat there either. This left us in a bit of a pickle since we drove about an hour to eat lunch there and didn't want have the food sit for an hour to get it back to the hotel. The staff recommended we should google a nearby park to eat at or sit in our car when we inquired about their outdoor tables....oooookay. Look, I get it. These are very strange times we're living in but We didn't appreciate the sarcastic reply from staff. Fortunately, the restaurant that's a few spaces down from Community Q told us we could use their outdoor tables to eat lunch so HUGE thanks to that staff. :) I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese and Brunswick stew on the side. The stew wasn't my favorite so after a bite I ditched it, but the pulled pork sandwich was a hearty serving. You're going to definitely wanna put some sauce on that bad boy because it was a bit dry but the sauce definitely helps. They offered two sauces to choose from. The mac and cheese was delicious and of the three items was my favorite. On another note, I went back in the restaurant while I dined outside to refill my drink and I got some funny looks from the staff, which was off-putting since if I was able to eat my food there like normal no one would have given me a second look. My mom and sister assured me the experience and food is usually better so if I'm ever in the area again I'd give them another shot. read more

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Food is consistently very good. Prices for BBq highest in area. Food often not ready for pickup.

Came to Community Q to pick up lunch and I wish I understood the good reviews because I thought it was pretty disappointing! Between my boyfriend and I, we got some ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac n cheese, and collards and a lemonade for myself. Staff was really nice and food was out fast, but the food itself was slightly below average for bbq that I've had. The lemonade had a strange bitter aftertaste, the ribs were so dry, and the pulled pork was flavorless. I did like the brisket, Mac n cheese, and collards, but they weren't enough to bring up the rest of the meal. I don't think I'll be back to try it again since I know of so many other great bbq places in atl like Heirloom and fox bros! read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. No jacket, tie, or reservation required. Parking looks like it can be a hassle since there are several establishments in this strip. I ordered the brisket sandwich. The meat was very tender. And portion size for the sandwich exceeded my expectations. The bread held up nicely. My friend got pulled pork. No complaints about his dish except he thought the lemonade was very tart. We both had fries. They were ok. I'd like to try other sides next time. I appreciated someone coming around asking if we needed to go boxes. Tables were being cleaned pretty quickly after diners left to make sure others had a spot to sit. They close at 7p so come for lunch or pick up dinner a little early. read more

Community Q BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Bbq here is delicious! I've had the ribs and brisket. They have a nice variety of meats and sides to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very casual location, no frills and you place your order at the counter before sitting down or you do the same to get your order to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also love that the food is consistent, truly no frills bbq read more