Best BBQ I have had in ATL yet. Got the 1/4 dark chicken plate with Mac & cheese and potato salad sides. The BBQ sauce was on point and tastier than the "other guys" that everyone recommends (hint: bros in the name). The potato salad reminded me of my mom's recipe. The Mac & cheese was okay a bit dry for me. Only negative of the meal was the corn bread and next time I would prefer a slice of white bread. Also had some peach cobbler and that was absolutely delicious. There was a 60 minute wait given it was 4th of July but I would say it was worth the wait but next time I will order ahead. read more

Nothing impressive about it at all. I was hopeful with the "dive" look they have going on that this was gonna be some good bbq but was disappointed. Brisket was dry. Now it was later in the evening, so that may be why, but I should have known based on the fact they still had brisket at that time that it couldn't be that good. Mac n cheese was tasteless. Greens were alright. Cornbread had a chewy texture. Sauce was probably the best part of the meal. Would not be a repeat for me. read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Brisket plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Went in on a Thursday afternoon around 4:30. Only about three other customers. Placed my order and waited patiently. I was not disappointed at all. Food was excellent! Portions were good and food well seasoned and tasty. Can't wait to come back. This is an oldie but goodie! read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Rib & Chicken Combo!! Macaroni & Cheese , greens and candied yams! - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Naturally I have to give a 1 star just because it won't allow me any lower. The sides really saved the visit for both me and my coworker. If we were not working today and just casually visited this joint, I likely would not have even touched the plate, I would have sent it back and requested a do-over or my money back. But we're on a house up the street from this joint, it's hot, we've been out in the heat since 7am and the sides look like they're on point. So for 14.99, you get a what I ordered on a Friday ; The Friday Special 1/4 Chicken with 2 sides. -Leg Quarter (Bbq sauce on side) -Corn Bread (Preference) - Potato Wedges - 6 oz. (Preference) - Collard Greens - 6 oz. (Preference) I want to start off my opinion by stating the waitress was very nice and on point as far as refilling our drinks and mannerism, absolutely no complaints there, lovely lady. However, I don't think I would ever send out a piece of chicken like this if I had a BBQ joint and was involved in the quality of our product. Not only was the size of this chicken insulting, but it was over cooked, dry as can be and it just didn't look like it fit the frame as well as the sides did. The sides were larger than the entire 1/4 chicken. I went straight to the reviews and under the 1-Stars, their complaints are relatively on par with mine. The place was nice inside and the Sweet Tea was even excellent, but my buddy and I couldn't shake the fact that we knowingly passed up on the nicer & newer BBQ joint on our way to this one because we figured an older and seemingly well established BBQ joint might have more merit than the really nice and well put together restaurant 3 minutes up the street, we won't make this mistake again. And I just feel like ANY chef, cook or even cook's apprentice, would not be confident or even content with sending a plate like this out. This chicken was very disappointing. That leads me to believe I'm either in the wrong neighborhood and this is the establishments way of showing me and my coworker or their chicken is really just that terrible. I don't think a business would stick around very long if ALL their chicken plates looked like this. This the type of chicken that gets you thrown out of the block party. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and believe it was a mistake, but it's a mistake I won't be burdened with again and I feel like others should be aware. There's a much nicer and more comfortable BBQ joint just up the street from this one. read more

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Daddy D'z is one of those local gems that you ensure to always stop at when you're in the area. The visual esthetic of the location has a down home juke joint type of feel, however, as captivating as it is... you don't come for the looks. I decided to get the Rib Tips Dinner with Red Beans and Rice, Candied Yams, and Cornbread. First off, I don't know who was in the back making this cornbread, however, this moist, perfectly sweet, golden brown bite of perfection set the tone for the entire meal. Yes! I'm one of those who eats the cornbread first. Ha! The Rib Tips were super meaty, perfectly smoked, and tender to the touch. I paired them with the spicy BBQ sauce which added an enjoyable layer of flavor to the overall natural pork flavor profile and added seasoning rub. All I know is these tips were incredible. Both of my sides were good. The yams had the homemade southern taste, where the red beans and rice provided a traditional creole flavoring with an added smokiness from the sausage. To round it off I decided to try the Sweet Tea and babeeeeeeeeeee. Whoever's grandmother made this sweet tea is truly a legend. I'm talking sweet and yea as it should be. Don't judge me but I had to get a refill. LoL. I truly enjoyed my stop at Daddy D'z and will always stop by when I'm in the area. If you're near or in the mood for some great BBQ and willing to head to the city, add this to your Must Try list!!! read more

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While visiting ATL, I read Daddy D'z was a must try for any BBQ fans, and it did not disappoint! From the outside it looks like many of the bbq joints I've visited in Texas; An unassuming building with smoker in the back. Plenty of parking on site. As soon as you walk in you are welcomed with Southern hospitality. All of the staff and pit master were super friendly. They specialize in smoked ribs, so we ordered one slab with two side orders. This set us back $38.00. The menu also features usual fare such as brisket, sausage, and turkey. One thing I've never seen before is they offer turkey ribs. Maybe I'll try them next time. For sides we chose coleslaw and mac & cheese. The slab came out covered in their house sweet bbq sauce. If you don't like your meat drowning in sauce, ask them to put it on the side. The whole slab was a lot of meat for two people so come hungry or order a 1/2 slab. The ribs weren't "fall off the bone tender", but they had a good smoked flavor. The mac & cheese was great, but coleslaw was ok. To drink we got their sweet tea which is made with sugar and is the only way they serve it. So if you prefer unsweet tea they don't have it. The tea also comes with free refills. For payment, they accept credit card and note they charge a 10% service fee on all bills. If you like bbq, it would be hard not to try this place. I'll return. read more

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Got sick from food poisoning and I know it was an old piece of chicken served. I knew I shouldn't have eaten it and it should have never been served. Expensive for 2 people ! read more

This is a landmark, and for good reason. The food is absolutely legitimate southern barbecue made with love. Brisket, collards, sausage... Get the Q wraps! They often sell out of them fyi. Friendly and homie feeling. I'll go to out of my way for this bbq, you should too. read more

Our server, Debbie, was wonderful--very attentive, kind, and made sure we never went thirsty or left unhappy. Each plate came with two sides. Beef Rib Tips Plate We ordered the beef rib tips with baked beans, broccoli casserole, and cornbread. * Beef Rib Tips: 8/10 - Very tender and paired well with the BBQ sauce. * Baked Beans: 6/10 - A bit watery, but had a nice sweetness. * Broccoli Casserole: 9/10 - Delicious, creamy, and full of flavor. * Cornbread: Classic and comforting. Brisket Plate * Brisket: 9/10 - Flavorful, tender, and practically melted in your mouth. * Mac & Cheese: 1/10 - Unfortunately, this was a miss, so I swapped it out. * Potato Salad (swap): 6/10 - Pretty basic but decent. * Candied Yams: 9/10 - Sweet, soft, and very well done. The sweet tea was also really good--refreshing and just the right amount of sweetness. Price: The total came out to $60, which included a 10% service charge automatically added, plus a little extra to round it out after tipping. For the portions and quality of service, the price felt fair. Overall: A solid 4 out of 5. Good food, excellent service, and I'd definitely come back again! read more

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Food is phenomenal, and service is amazing. Perfect if you like friendly & unpretentious atmosphere.

OMG. Their ribs are so tasty. The little taqs are just wicked. The mac n cheese has the best touch of tang. I'm so full, I can't breath. read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Sampler platter - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Definitely a no frills, hole in the wall kind of place. You can tell this joint has been here for awhile due to the older newspaper clippings and awards this place has won in the past. It's counter service and we ordered a pulled chicken plate with fried okra, green beans and cornbread. My husband ordered a beef brisket plate with collard greens, coleslaw and cornbread. My chicken was moist and flavorful, though it lacks the smoky flavor you get from BBQ. The fried okra was fried perfectly but lacks a tad bit of salt. Green beans were cooked well. The star of the show was the cornbread! It was a little dense but the crust was great with the gritty texture you get from cornmeal. Y'all support this place before the development gets bought and we lose this establishment for good. read more

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Yikes. This place has a lot of history but someone needs to put it out of its misery. Atlanta has stepped up is bbq game in the last 30 years this place has been open and so what was once quaint is now just depressing. They charge premium prices for mediocre at best bbq. The ribs, pulled pork and brisket are all bland and dry. Seriously, I chewed on the rib meat for a good minute before I good event attempt to swallow. However, I will say their sides are tasty and well seasoned (particularly the candied yams). One is better off just going down the street. read more

I have been driving past Daddy D'z for a while now and finally had the opportunity to stop and I am so happy I did. The portions were HUGE and I ended up taking well over half of my food home, even though I was starving when I sat down. Service was so good. My waitress made it feel like you were at home talking to family. The ambiance was fun! It felt like a little bbq shack in the country but in the middle of the city. I wish I had gotten pictures of it, but it slipped my mind. It felt like everything was done out of love and just wanting to serve GOOD food. read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Chicken Hickory Wings - 5 Whole Wings Potato Wedges - 6 oz. - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great atmosphere, felt cozy and warm. The food was delicious. We had brisket, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, potato salad, and cornbread. Everything was flavorful and prepared with love. Thank you so much for a fabulous meal. We will be back soon. read more

Visited this place today while on vacation with my husband. The parking lot and ambiance aren't the greatest. Lots of Pot holes and a booted vehicle. The entrance is dark and the true definition of what we grew up on as a "hole in the wall". FYI- hole in the walls always have the BEST FOOD! BUT BAYBEE THE FOOD does not disappoint. I had the 1/4 chicken Friday special with greens cornbread, and broccoli casserole, and my husband had the Ribs, Mac n cheese, and greens. The first taste was the green and our taste buds did a HAPPY DANCE. I bit off a piece of the chicken and the gates of heaven opened. Baby that crispy crunchy skin with that sauce sent my flavor palate I've the top. Hubby always orders sauce in the side. He's a meat eater and wants to taste the rub and meat. When he smacked on the first rib he raves about the crispy crust and tenderness of the rib, then tasted the sauce he poured his side sauce on his ribs!!! This place will not disappoint. The staff wasn't the friendliest we've experienced but the FOOD will definitely awaken your flavor palate. read more

I was visiting from California, The customer service was amazing, the food was good, the restaurant is a hot mess, it's needs a remodel, it's not aesthetically pleasing, I walked in and it felt like 2005, no air on one side and when you enter the order side it's cooler but fans are blowing so I started to sweat, this place could be so popular if it got a remodel, it has potential, the location is great and the bougie joint up the street that is aesthetically pleasing lacks in comparison. read more

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The best customer service I've received during my trip to ATL. The staff was patient, kind, and welcoming. The food was delicious. I loved the ribs and chicken plate. I highly recommend the Arnold Palmer (tea/lemonade mix). The pit master came out introduced himself and took time communicating with all customers dinning. read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Rib & Chicken Combo with Mac & Cheese and Yams. - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Un assuming joint for some bbq. We inhaled our meals, it was that damn good. Friendly fast service, great menu and prices. What a hidden gem! Well, it's not really hidden...but when your from the east cobb bubble.. this place is hidden if u know what I mean. read more

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I spent $40 on a pulled pork sandwich and 2 appetizers and was extremely underwhelmed. Nothing was seasoned at all and tasted generally bland. The fried pickles and fried green tomatoes were not good at all. The tomatoes were mushy and the pickle was way too thick. Very Unimpressed. read more

I ordered Daddy D'z on Uber Eats thinking it would live up to the reviews on Uber (side note: I'm gonna stop trusting those reviews b/c I'm convinced they're fake at this point) Anyways, I trusted the Uber reviews and it was not the same at all. The chicken was great. Hot, spicy, a little too much sauce but I won't complain. The wedges were so soggy they were flimsy! Wedges are suppose to be crispy and have a crunch to the outside, like a French fry. These were basically wedge shaped mashed potatoes with skin! Then I got two additional sides, Mac and cheese and Candied Yams. Y'all I'm so disappointed... The Mac was cold as hell! There was no taste and it was not worth $6 at all. Also, look at the portion... for $6! Lastly, the worst part... the candied yams were basically freshly cut sweet potatoes with cinnamon and syrup on top! They were cold, hard, and tough!!! Yams are soft, warm and sweet! Ultimately! I will not be returning nor can I recommend! read more

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Where do I begin. Let's start with this, Daddy D'z BBQ is by far the worst southern/soul food I have EVER tasted! Poor quality ingredients and small portion sizes, and to think this place came recommended by an Atlanta native! The candied yams lacked flavor and basically was all granulated sugar and nothing else. The mac and cheese? (shaking my head) consisted of pre shredded cheese product, pasta shells and black pepper. LOTS of it too! My peach cobbler was more like peach purée! I swear I didn't see one sliced peach anywhere throughout the dessert! Does anyone take pride in what they do anymore? read more

Oh. My. Gosh. Barbecue has always been one of my favorite foods. I've been to Nashville and Kansas City, but I have never had more delicious pulled pork than at Daddy D'z. While the interior is somewhat unassuming, the food and service more than makes up for it. We came on a Monday and got our food about 5 minutes after ordering. I got the pulled pork plate with potato salad, macaroni, and cornbread with mild barbecue sauce - every bite was heaven. I don't normally love cornbread but this was the best I've ever had. Everything on my plate was sheer perfection. We can't wait to come back to try the banana pudding and fried green tomatoes! read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Something has changed in a negative way. I have been here before and really enjoyed it so when I found myself driving by I was excited to try again. EXPENSIVE MISTAKE! Not a customer in the building but it was around 2:30 pm so I didn't think too much of it (but, in hindsight, was a red flag). Brisket sandwich and soft drink was $18 (not including the 10% added to all orders or tip they expect) but good brisket from a small local business could be a great experience. WRONG... Extremely dry and chewy with no flavor. Very disappointed. Clearly, there has been a change in business philosophy along the way where the customer experience and quality of food has taken a backseat. read more

Cool spot! Good service! Everything is cooked to order so I would recommend you call in! read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Rib Tips Plate, Mac & cheese, baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Excellent food that was only outdone by the customer service! Best food and customer we experienced on our visit.

I'm from STL and we cut the tip off the slab and serve those. Being in the south its rare to find places that sell rib tips...enter Daddy D'z. I am in the area once a week and I smell the smoke and grilled meat and I had to try it. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because some of the tips were a bit tough and I felt the price of the meal vs what I got was iffy. However, the sides were good, the sauce was good, the customer service was A1. Due to COVID they weren't open for dine in but that didn't compromise my meal. read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food is just not good at all the sides taste like they are from the can with no sessions in it and the barbecue is just nasty I wwould not ever recommend the place. read more

Terrible, horrible no good very bad service! I waited 30mins for food that was already cooked! Prices are way over priced. $16 for some anorexia chicken, half a scoop of mac and cheese and greens. Moreover, the chicken didn't have that off the grill taste. It was as if they grilled it for 15mins than deep fried it! 2 out of 10 WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN read more

We went to check out Daddy Dz on a whim after watching an episode of 'Best thing I ever ate'. It does look sketch like what others have said but that does t scare off a pro yelper like me. Anyway we ordered two plates of food for the family to split and had a nice meal. Our waitress was an older lady that was super great and helped us decide what to get. Of course I ordered the rib tips as that was what was on the show we watched. Along with a bunch of other fixings. Although I expected to love the rib tips I just didn't. They were good but had a lot of gristle which I should have expected. And the ribs are a fatter cut than what I'm used to which I've learned I'm just not a fan of. The corn bread was exceptional as well as the black eyed peas and I believe it was fried zucchini that tasted like chicken parmesan! But as for the meat I was not a fan. Sorry Daddy Dz I have to be honest. But no doubt I can see why people love this great diner. I'm sure I'll be back to find a favorite that I can rave about. read more

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Came here on today and I ordered a large rib tip plate with mac & cheese and collard greens and I asked for a mild sauce. I love barbecue. I've had barbecue in various cities and states I've also tried off the bone which is frequently in Lawrenceville, Georgia and they're pretty good but when I say I'm very disappointed it it's utterly disgust My total came out to $44.79 and it was a total waste of money. The rib tips were probably the size of neck bones full of fat no sauce, dry and not tender whatsoever literally tasted like ham the mac & cheese, not good at all. The collard greens were the star of the show along with the lady at the front register. She was super sweet and definitely made my day, but unfortunately, this isn't a staple which I'll return to.. I've never seen rib tips in the form of dinosaur bones. Obviously they've been in business for quite a while so whatever they started with I think they need to go back and revisit that because this was piss poor performance. read more

This our BBQ go to. We have been to every BBQ around and you just can't beat Daddy Z. They are with the drive.

My previous visit to DDz (Dec 2019) was the preferred dining experience. This time around - not so much. The ribs hardly tasted BBQ'd. The taste was as if they had been cooked in the oven and that was it. There was no smoke or hickory flavor at all. I don't think salt or pepper was added either. They weren't even warm, neither was the sauce that was given on the side. Granted, I was there between the lunch and dinner crowds . . . but good grief! Could the BBQ have at least been warm? I got better Baby Back Ribs at Mo MoMo's at the food court in Peachtree Center where I went the very next day to satisfy my taste for ribs. The Candied Yams were delicious Caramelized, Buttery & Sweet. (Sydney R. didn't have a good experience with her Candied Yams back in 4/2022) I guess it's "Hit & Miss" depending on which day you go and the mood of the cook. The Collard Greens were warm & tasty, but the portion was very skimpy. It wasn't even a full serving spoonful. Very stingy with the Greens. The Potato Salad had a nice flavor, but the potatoes were a bit hard. The meal was very CARB heavy, but the thing that made it one of the worse meals I've eaten anywhere was the fact that they are passing off "Coconut Macaroons" as cornbread. It was sweeter than the candied yams, about 2" in diameter, flat and baked in a cupcake liner - and was way too sweet to be cornbread. If a person knows nothing at all about country cooking they know that what Daddy Dz is calling cornbread is not. And who doesn't know a "Coconut Macaroon" when they taste one? Simply put it was insulting and a disgrace! "Kasey's Country Cooking" does cornbread better! Daddy Dz management needs to be ashamed. The ribs must be the cheapest cut of pork because they lacked the proper flavor & texture of quality ribs which suggests they were from poorly fed pigs. The original owner would be for sure. It feels like who is ever cooking the food, they just don't give a damn and there seems to be very little TLC going into the foods preparation. Shamefully, it made for a mostly tasteless, dull and boring dining experience. With low standards, you might be impressed with Daddy Dz. Sadly, it is my intention to never return there for a meal. I don't mind supporting a business, when they aspire to excellence. This was a huge disappointment and Mgmt doesn't give AF! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60898-d435284-r856629810-Daddy_D_z-Atlanta_Georgia.html# read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - This is Daddy Dz Cornbread . . . Unbelievable! - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This was the best place to get bbq in Atlanta! Everything was amazing the brisket, ribs, short ribs, and all the sides and the dessert had to take to go but when I opened it the banana pudding was likely the best I've had! It looks like it's closed but when you walk in they treat you like family best service and best bbq in all Atlanta. We are from San Francisco we have really good food but no one can top this bbq spot! read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Best bbq in Atlanta! - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Been here twice Amazing food Amazing service ( im from NJ people are just not as nice) Atmosphere is interesting. Martha Stewart didnt do the interior design it isn't fancy Looks like an unfinished basement but who cares you have somewhere to eat and drink with amazing service and food. Would recommend. Parking available Price is great for the amount of food Authentic soul food Not Gentrified soul food read more

Here visiting and came across this hole in the wall. Appearance of the Joynt could be better, but the food is excellent! My family of 5 split the 1/2 chicken plate & Brisket plate (my kids eat like birds) also decided to double up on cornbread and Texas toast. I'd pass on the toast and just get a ton of cornbreads as that has the real home recipe between the two. We came around closing & they gave us some cornbread to go with, so sweet and nice! Some family members had ribs & yams, overall just . Highly recommend when looking to try something new in town read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I don't know what happened to this place. Nevermind - I do know what happened to this place. The pandemic must have hit them hard the service - incredibly slow (90 minutes to get my food) . Place not as clean as I remember either. The Mac n cheese was pretty bad. The ribs were chewy and over cooked. The bbq chicken wasn't seasoned well. The baked beans tasted like Busch's straight out the can. I remember a place with delicious food, but I guess their standing themselves up again post covid. I'll try them in a few months and hope it's better, but this food today was god-awful. read more

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One of our favorite barbeque places in Atlanta. The BBQ is old school, flavorful and tender. They also have a local "grandma" that makes homemade cakes, the yellow cake was the best that I've had. read more

The food was very delicious and the portion size was perfect. The service was fast and efficient. Nice atmosphere! You have to go where the locals go, and this is it. read more

Okay this is a hard one to do. I used to love Daddy D'z and would swear by them. I love a GOOD hole in the wall joint. Emphasis on GOOD. The service was good. Phone ordering no problem food was ready when I got there. First red flag; they were looking for a missing order. Wasn't mine so I took mine and left. For all the old heads that used to frequent this location. This is NOT your "Daddy". When I got this food home disappointed is an understatement. The sauce is not the same, the ribs are not the same. These ribs had to go in the stove and seasonings are not the same. The sides.... One of the things they were actually the best at in the city of Atlanta, are now extremely disappointing. The greens, poor taste and under cooked. The candied yams. These used to be the best in the town. I had no clue what that was we got. It in no way resembled a candid yam. The only okay but still not resembling the original were the baked beans and potato salad. These were doable. I sadly will not ever go there again. The ownership must have changed along with the original recipes and it shows. I am truly disappointed. read more

Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt - Greens and yams - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia