Just made it back after a long hiatus. We went early on a Saturday night and had no wait. Our…read moreserver came by promptly with menus and took our drink order. We shared the very larged combo platter and an order of onion rings. The onion rings were perfect and it was a huge basket. We have always appreciated their hush puppies and they were fantastic tonight. We have always found their cornbread to be just so-so as we prefer a moistter version. The portions are bigger than I recall but the shortbread it the same. The cusumber side salad was good. The brisket, ribs and pulled pork were all really good, The brisket was so tender! We had to bring some home. Recommend!

Updating my review after the restaurant rebranded as a deli. Overall I'm disappointed with the…read morere-branding. I used to bring my family here regularly from GR when it was a BBQ joint, but after they changed it to a deli...well, let's just say it's not a destination any longer. Even though I was surprised with the transformation, I did try the menu. It was just...average. While I do get that perhaps Lowell didn't have a decent deli shop, SE Grand Rapids has several options. We don't have a lot of options for decent BBQ, so I am sad that it changed.

Went in to get dinner tonight. The line was long. The staff was rude to multiple people while we…read morewaited in line: Ended up leaving without eating due to the rude staff.

The ribs were dry The pizza was just ok…read moreThe Cole slaw was not good (at least in my husband's opinion). The pulled pork was good The brisket was not great No fries It was just not our cup of tea but our son and DIL love it soooooooo

A friend recommended Judd's so we decided to take a drive down to Wayland and check it out. First,…read morethanks to my friend for the great recommendation! I looked up Judd's online before making the approximate 30 minute drive and was surprised to see they took reservations. Never knowing how busy they might be, I made one and was glad I did because when I arrived, there was only one table available besides the one I reserved. We were promptly shown to our table and greeted by our server Aubree. I would describe the menu as bar food on steroids. A full list of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and a few "main course" items are on the menu. It was also $3.00 margarita night (and they were quite good!) We were in the mood for burgers so that's what we ordered. We both ordered burgers and upgraded to the hand cut fries. Both were excellent. We both ordered medium rare. They were cooked perfectly and tasted great. When we go to a new place, we always look around to see what others are eating. We saw a pretty good cross section of the menu all of which looked good. I asked about the hand breaded chicken tenders. Rather than tell me, Aubree brought both of us a sample. They are a real possibility when we come again. (or maybe one of us will order bluegill, and the other a "Mother Clucker" which are chicken tenders and share). I need to devote a paragraph to our server Aubree. The restaurant was packed and she took care of each table like they were her only customer. Her service was so north of outstanding I think I'd go back even if the food wasn't so good. Another great find!!!

We called and placed a take out order, which we were told would be ready in about 30 minutes. After…read moredriving over 30 minutes later, we were informed they had "two pieces of bad news" -- their kitchen did not make any of our food and all of the equipment had been turned off so there was nothing they could do. Super disappointing as this was our first experience with the restaurant and quite honestly likely our last.

2nd time here. First time the pizza was EXCELLENT, far better than any other in the surrounding Gun…read moreLake area. So went back to try one of two Specialty Pizzas. We tried the BBQ Chicken and it was good, just good. Chicken was of good quality and the dough helped to deliver good pizza. I have had A LOT of versions of this pizza over my 25-30 years this one was only good. If one of the brothers are paying attention hears some free actionable advice. Tweak the following to make it outstanding: slightly more chicken, use a ticker bbq sauce that's not watered down, add grilled or fresh slivered onions on the surface so they roast, add well cooked bacon, and then you will not need to add so much cheese because the other flavors will stand up on their own. Yes this might cost a little more but if it's outstanding the increased price won't be hard to swallow . ..see what I did there? lol. Judging by all the other reviews this does not look to be sold frequently or worth raving about. Thanks for the good pizza. We'll be back!

One of the best pizzas! The service was quick and friendly, and the pizza was great! We got the…read morebasic pepperoni pizza for take out and it was fresh out of the oven when we got there! The sauce is less sweet, which is awesome and lots and lots of cheese. The crust was thin and toasted perfectly! Super fresh and tasty! Definitely will be back!

Love this place, great food and great people! Nick Dallas will always go above and beyond to insure…read moreyour experience is one to remember and keep you wanting to return. Don't skip out on this one folks. Definitely recommend coming during the day and not later in the evening as they do run out of certain hot items from time to time being that it's BBQ and takes time to make it right! But if you can get it while it's up it's worth it. Highly recommend the turkey and collard greens!!!

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather round, good townsfolk, and lend thine ears to this most noble proclamation…read moreof feasting and fare! Upon the noontide hour of the twenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Five, did we, a merry assembly of kin and companion, venture forth to City Barbecue, nestled upon the thoroughfare of 28th Street in the bustling township of Kentwood. With hearty expectation did I partake of the Sampler Platter, wherein rested the venerable pastrami and brisket--each tender and flavorful, a feast most worthy of admiration. To accompany these fine meats, the baked beans, rich and savory, did shine as a beacon of excellence amidst Michigan's smoky halls of barbecue. Yet alas! The green beans, woeful in their mushiness and devoid of vibrance, did fall short of their noble duty. My fair daughter did receive the More Cowbell sandwich, which by her esteemed judgment was most agreeable to the palate. Yet, the coleslaw, bland and uninspired, suffered the cruel fate of neglect upon the plate. Her gallant suitor did brave the Two-Meat Sampler, electing to double upon the pulled pork--a wise choice, for its succulence did earn his highest praise. Yet the macaroni and cheese, though pleasant in taste, did find itself burdened by pasta that hath been overcooked beyond its prime. Lo, a most fortuitous discovery! For in this hall of smoked delicacies did we chance upon Diet Dr Pepper, a rare and cherished libation oft absent from the public houses of our land. Thirsts were slaked, spirits lifted! As the feast drew to its end, my daughter did indulge in the banana pudding, a confection of unparalleled delight, which earned her highest commendation. And though the meal, in temperature, lacked the warmth that hearts desired, its flavors yet prevailed, ensuring our satisfaction. Thus, let this proclamation be known: City Barbecue doth provide a repast both bounteous and delectable, though frailties in heat and select offerings doth mar an otherwise noble table. Go forth, ye seekers of smoky sustenance, and partake if thou dost dare! I give them but know they can achieve higher, and I look forward to seeing that happen. The server at the cash register was quite friendly and helpful.

The perfect stop for some snacks on our drive. They had a huge assortment of smoked meats and fish…read moreready to eat. We sampled the smoked shrimp and it was delicious. They have a large assortment of frozen specialties fish, beef and other farm table products as well as locally made cheeses and spreads and canned items. Service was amazingly friendly. It's a small little shop just one room, but definitely leaves a big impression.

Very disappointing experience. I drove 30 minutes each way after being told this place was the best…read moreand was excited to try them for the first time. Unfortunately, the service did not live up to the hype. I paid for smoking, flavoring, and individual vacuum sealing in small packages. What I received was a disorganized mess. None of the packages were labeled, and everything was tossed into a box with two loose labels floating around--we had no idea which flavor was which. Several packages were leaking, and many were poorly sealed with air inside. That completely defeats the purpose of vacuum sealing, which is meant to preserve the fish. Before writing this review, I contacted the business. I was told to "just eat the poorly sealed ones first." Really? We paid extra for vacuum sealing to avoid having to rush through the fish. I was also reminded that the seals aren't guaranteed, which I understand--but they should at least be sealed properly when I pick them up. They sell meat in their store, and I guarantee they wouldn't sell anything in the condition they gave me. I love supporting local businesses, but as customers, we also have to be mindful of where we spend our money. This wasn't a cheap service, and the lack of care and follow-through and customer service was incredibly disappointing.

Upon entering the building we could tell the employees were happy to be there and were excited to…read moretake our order. The menu was straight forward and had a variety of meats and sides available as well as some nacho type options. I ordered a 2 meat platter -- I chose pulled pork & a quarter chicken along with cornbread and potato salad for my sides. My husband got ribs (x2) and a quarter chicken for his 3 meat combo along with potato salad and Mac n cheese. The price felt a little high but not when we saw the portions - the sides were huge and we could barely finish our plates. Here's the thing... we are picky about our bbq. We have a smoker at home so expectations are high. The flavor of both my chicken and pulled pork were what I'd consider a "soft smoke" that you'd find on a buffet line or in a catering dish. Everything came out right away so it was probably stored that way after prepared. I prefer a "hard smoke" where the skin has a nice bark like consistency and the pulled pork was almost soupy - I hate to compare but my go to will still be Two Scotts. If you like a more basic bbq this may be your place. The potato salad was good, unique sauce and something different than your usual mustard and egg potato salad. The cornbread was good too - just wish it was a little bigger. Will I be back? Not sure. I've had their food truck and I think when you're at an outside event it can curb your hunger but for an in person experience, I think my bar may have been set too high. Customer service and people were great - keep improving the food and I'm sure I'd give it another go.

I happened to be driving by after reading their shout out in Revue so I stopped for dinner…read more I was impressed! Their 2 meat platter was reasonably priced for BBQ and the portions were good! The meat was solid, but in particular the coleslaw and mashed potatoe sides had a good amount of flavor. The potatoes were very peppery, which I thought was an unusual but tasty choice. I was there at 5 on a Thursday and they still had most of their meat available. Another common problem for BBQ. The only knock food-wise is that for my preference I would have liked a hotter bbq sauce option to go with the standard. But the standard was still good. The staff was very friendly so this is a very solid choice. I'll be back.

This is a charming small town brewery. We can count on the quality of the food and brews delivering…read morewithout having to drive to Grand Rapids!

The appetizers were incredibly fast, which they should be. The food was delicious. The service was…read moregreat. The ambience was full of Cheesie metal SINES so make you laugh some make you cringe. But definitely worth the drive if you don't already live in Hastings. The pizza was pretty fire the burger I think was even better.