Called Dickey's on Memorial Day to see if they were open. They were closing @ 6. We headed up there. Greeted as soon as we came through the door. Was asked to wait a second while she finished a DoorDash order. Service was top notch. This is family run. The daughter fixes the food & is cashier. She does a great job. Menu was explained in detail. Dinner date Ordered rib platter with 2 sides. Diner date said ribs were delicious and tender. Good selection of sides except out of French fries. The sides container are very small. I didn't order anything as I don't eat meat. They do have free soft serve ice cream. I indulged & it was good. My dinner date would come back again for the ribs. Prices were in line with other rib restaurants. read more

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Do not recommend! The people are miserable. On top of that their payment system automatically applied a 20% tip for my take-out. When I asked why it was more than it should have been, the guy just said a tip was applied and asked if I wanted him to refund it. Will never ho back. read more

Food was excellent. The pick up process was great. Nice ambiance. Free ice cream cones. How do you beat that?

as a bbq place why are yall using cheap boxed mac and cheese ? I dare yall to respond to this with a pic of a block of cheese at the restaurant lol. it was fine boxed mac tho read more

Absolutely delicious. Everything we ate was very very yummy. Even as a vegetarian I had plenty of food. The 2 boys running the place were friendly and efficient. We will absolutely stop again when back in town. read more

I was pleased with the two meat meal that I got at Dickey's. The kielbasa was really good and the brisket was good too - I tried the regular and sweet BBQ sauces and both were good, but the sweet was my favorite. The slaw was fresh and tasty but the mac and cheese was kinda blah - could definitely use some work, like maybe some freshly melted cheddar on top or something. My meal came with a hot roll which was also good. BBQ is known to be pretty expensive and I didn't feel that Dickey's was any more expensive than anywhere else. I felt like I got my husband's money's worth. The service was just fine and the servers were pleasant. I do think they could use an "Order Here" sign at the counter where you're supposed to order so the workers don't have to keep telling people that. It also doesn't bother me that it's a chain - we recently had BBQ at a roadside joint nearby and it wasn't anything at all to write home about. If I had to choose, I would go to Dickey's again over that place any day. read more

Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Two meat platter (kielbasa and brisket) with slaw and mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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I got The chopped brisket sandwich, and a quarter pound of brisket to take home to my boyfriend for him to try. Everything totaled $19, and considering the sandwich didn't come with any sides I felt like $11 was a little pricey. The meat was tender, could have had more flavor. I got the spicy barbecue and you can see from the pictures the red pepper flakes popping out of the sauce. It actually wasn't that spicy & I felt like I had to pour a lot on in order to even taste the sauce. I'll probably be back just to try some of their other items on the menu, but if you're looking for filling barbecue there are probably other places in the area you could try instead. read more

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Terrible experience. Ordered dinner for pickup. Total chaos when I arrived. Plenty of frustrated customers waiting and bunch of kids behind the counter with no direction. Wished I hadn't placed the order but was hoping it would be okay. Got food and went home. The brisket was a clump of fat that encompassed no meat at all. The sides were not good. I emailed them and got a corporate response that they would let the franchise owner know. That was it. Another franchise that will be gone once the franchisee drowns in debt. Adios! read more

Been meaning to try this place out for a while and I'm glad I did. Got the chopped brisket sandwich with green beans/bacon as a side and man was it good! The brisket itself wasn't too bad but the original BBQ sauce was what it needed , highly recommend and the guys working when I went were cool too read more

So i ordered from uber eats tried three meat combo. Its probably a disconnect with uber eats but i showed i should have had texas toast there was none. Chicken was on the dry side looking forward to the sweet bbq they sent me two carolinas even though i asked for one . Brisket was very dry as well. But the ribs were good. First time ordering from here but probably wont order again read more

Brisquit was preslixed when we asked them NOT TO SLICE IT. Shoe leather would be more tender.

Great BBQ for a chain. Definately beats Mission. I got the 9.99 lunch deal for Thursday. There is a different one everyday. Today was brisket, jalapeno cheddar kielbasa, 2 sides, large drink and bread. Solid portions, great sevice. read more

Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Thursday's lunch special. Brisket, cheddar jalapeno kielbasa, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, bread and a drink for $9.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Picked up lunch at newark delaware restaurant today. Disappointed. Brisket dinner was VERY dry meat. I watched the employee pull the premade (who knows how old is was) package of meat from the fridge. I did not see how he reheated it. I'm assuming microwave. The jalapeño beans were a can of beans warmed with very little spice. The okra was good. I had a Brisket sandwich. I put a lot of bbq sauce to compensate its dryness. The bread pictures on the website looks like a ciabatta roll. We got a rock hard chunk of grocery store french bread. My lunch was 24 bucks. read more

I stopped in because I seen one of their vehicles that said "we speak BBQ". Well I speak barbecue too, and I assure you dickeys is not speaking the language I'm speaking -- they're not speaking bbq at all. At best they're speaking cookout in the backyard. The brisket was chopped and not sliced properly and the turkey was wet from being in some type of water sauce. The sauces, the spicy was ketchup with hot peppers, the sweet was ketchup with sugar. Overall the atmosphere was nice and the folks working there were nice. I'd eat there again for sure. It was a decent, inexpensive lunch. But don't go into there thinking you're getting real BBQ, you'll be disappointed. read more

Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Delaware

If you love sides, they were great! Loved the green beans. Loved the potato salad. And even liked the barbecue sauce. The staff was also extremely friendly and prices were good. However, a barbecue restaurant should be known for the meat. We had the brisket and pulled pork. Both of which were extremely dry and tasteless. Luckily we liked the sauce because we had to put so much on it to make it edible. I believe the dog will be enjoying the leftovers. I think the smaller, family owned, non-chain restaurants are much better. I wish I Could write a better review as the restaurant was lovely and the staff was amazing. But they have to get this meat thing under control. read more

The food-AMAZING!!!!!! The ribs were perfect! THEY DIDN'T NEED ANY BBQ SAUCE! It would've messed up the flavor. I just ordered from door dash and was impressed. Those green beans were flavored so well my fork had no choice but to go back in. Now the Mac n Cheese was good too. At first I was Leary but then I tasted it and said, GO DICKEY'S, I SEE YOU! I'll be back , trust!! read more

Sad I couldn't get a brisket baked potato. The brisket platter with 3 sides was very good. I like that the sides are small for those of us that don't eat a lot in one sitting. read more

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Weak. Wawa's puts you guys to shame. I just spent $38 on a very light, nasty, fat ladened brisket sandwich. Driest brisket I have ever eaten. I'm glad I spent the extra money to get some barbecue sauce on the side. Blech. Oh and the smallest bag of chips for a party size price. Don't blame the economy either. you get crappy reviews for a reason. Don't buy this food. I love that we consumers have to deal with this over and over again from crappy entrepreneurs. Go away. read more

Picked up an order of ribs and brisket. The brisket was smokeless and dry - definitely not a low and slow job. Ribs were tender and were made with a dry rub, which seems to be the standard way they make them - not too bad. One star for the brisket, two for the ribs. Either way, neither had that signature smoked flavor you want. Can't say I recommend. Edit: Should've read the reviews here. Seems like everyone has had the same experience with the dry, tough brisket. read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but i was practically dying of hunger so i pooped in. The definition of a hole-in-the-wall. I got the regular burger and wow... there are no words I am speechless. A classic burger done right. Crisp bun, juicy patty, stuffed with all the essentials (ketchup, shredded lettuce, tomato, and pickles). There's about a million options available between the menu board and wall of specials, so it can get a bit overwhelming, but you really can't go wrong. Not much else to say besides go see for yourself!! you wont be disappointed. And the worker named "Trevor" (if that's really his name) was a bit sassy on the phone. He needs a bit more pep in his step. 10/10 detox water though. read more

We had high hopes for Dickey's as we could smell a smoky meaty aroma in the parking lot. If you are a first timer, you may find the menu on the wall a bit difficult to navigate at first, but they have full menus posted along the wall leading up to where you order. I got a 2-meat plate, which comes with 2 sides and a roll. The first server chops the meat, the second asks what you want for sides. I ordered beef brisket and a half rack of pork ribs (3), with barbecue beans and slaw for sides; my husband ordered the brisket, jalapeño kielbasa, and pulled pork with jalapeño beans and mac and cheese. The meats were all lukewarm. Tender--or maybe mushy--but not juicy, rather dry. I had to quickly drink my soda to keep from choking on the first bite of brisket. The barbecue beans could have been Bush's beans. Even the sauces were kind of eh. Everything was okay...not overtly offensive, but not delicious. I would have given them two stars, except that we had to pay $30 for the privilege of eating this mediocre lunch for two; their "big yellow cup" alone cost $2.50 each (0.99 to refill if we brought it back, but...). I can't recommend Dickey's, sadly. read more

I've been to this Dickie's location several times and the service and food has always been good. Because we live relatively close to the Rt 40 restaurant friends have asked us to pick up 4 - 6 lb brisket and pulled pork orders for their parties. This review is on the review for the party that my wife recently had catered. Although she had a good idea of what she wanted including how much, she worked with the manager(?) Trevor who guided her on suggestions for selection and quantities including sides and condiments. Trevor made sure that we didn't over order on some items and under order on others. His recommendations ended up being spot on. We had brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs and chicken. Sides were Mac and Cheese, fried okra, and cole slaw. All were very good and freshly prepared. I even had a cousin from out of town ask for the cole slaw recipe. Brisket - lean and cooked perfectly was chopped and the crispy outsides were well mixed in. There several nice finger pickin pieces mixed in for folks to snack on. Every human I know loves brisket cracklins. Pulled pork - also lean and cooked perfectly was tender and falling apart. It wasn't over-seasoned at all and guests were able to use whatever sauce they wanted for their pulled pork sandwiches. Ribs were lean and tender. These were top quality restaurant style ribs, with no fat or gristle. Cooked perfectly and sliced. Party ribs are not supposed to be falling off of the bone, they are meant to be firm enough to be eaten with one hand while holding a plate. The real kicker was the chicken breast. This was off the hook fantastic. Everyone at the party raved about how good it was and fortunately due to Trevor's recommendation we had enough to go around. I've never heard people rave about chicken like this. Fried chicken maybe, smoked chicken never. Overall we are more than pleased with the food and the service that we have received from the people at Dickies. read more

A little bit better than mission bbq. But it's just fast food bbq, nothing special. I had the three meats and two sides. Nothing memorable. No wow factor. read more

Waited in line forever just to get my food and it be cold. Very disappointing considering it's a newer place. Got take out another time and was a little better but could improve. read more

Say no to Dickey's!! Saw a post on Facebook and the owner is SO rude! They forgot to put ribs in a lady's bag and when she called to tell them the owner said that he finds that hard to believe!!!... what owner says this?! read more

I walked into this place finally after months of passing by. I was hoping to be wowed by some southern Smokey half rack of ribs on this cold windy winter day. Unfortunately that was not the case. Service was mediocre to start with which could of been masked by good food in the least. Wrong again, although my sides were good. I ordered the mashed potato casserole and creamed spinach both small orders. The patron before me ordered a large which almost depleted the spinach supply. The employee stated it needed to be refilled and then continued to fill my small cup 4/5's of the way up. Needless to say this place can't be trusted. read more

Food is okay, the prices are fine. It won't wow you but you could certainly do a lot worse.

I Ordered a meal on door dash and because they didn't want to Complete my order (being lazy). They had plenty of time to make it well over 45 mins. I sent out my order in time before they closed so they canceled my order instead of making it Then instead of delivering it. I would've paid them and tipped them good if they would did that. It's my First time ordering from this place not a happy customer I'm not a hard person to work with.. read more

Middling place for barbecue. Has some flavor but it's all pre-made and the sauce is added afterwards. Staff is polite and attentive. Prices are reasonable. Smoke's Smokehouse is nearby and much, much better. read more

Food is ok. Prices not horrible. For a fast service type place, the lines move slow. Not sure if it's a staffing issue or just the nature of their business. The menu isn't well done...no good explanation of what's what. The sides aren't wonderful, but acceptable for a lunch joint. The first trip there, the soda machine was offline and the staff was clueless so paid for a drink and had water. Second trip the two sons of the owner were arguing loudly behind the counter. Not very professional, not a big deal, but not the time or place. read more

Good food, clean building and friendly staff. It's new so they are still figuring out the logistics of operations. So be patient. Order to the right, pick up and pay to the left. Lastly, this place is NOT next to the Wawa as the various maps including Yelp suggest. It is just west of Kohls. Enjoy! read more

This is my first written review of Dickey's. I have ordered from them three times. I have never had get and order complete. They are always forgetting something on my order. Twice they have missed one of the sides with a meal, and today it was a extra item. I have call them, and they don't anyone to bring the missed item, and also offer to give me an replacement item. Only when I can in, and they have not done, or offer a refund for the missed item. The food is good, but double check your order. read more

Waiting in line forever. Seems like there is no system. Older female - owner??? Just staring as the line is out the door. No sense of urgency. Nothing like all the Dickey's I have been to previously. How do you not get on the line or do something to serve your customers? read more

Terrible service. Portions are small and they constantly run out of food. They won't stay in business long.

This place was great! The chicken was very moist. The pulled pork was moist and flavorful even without the bbq sauce. Ice cream is also included for free! There are different types of bbq sauce to choose from as well. We will definitely be back! read more

I've always had amazing service and quality food ever time I go. However they are always running out of ribs and turkey. The past two times I've tried to phone in an order before 2 pm and they were already sold out. I'm not sure what the problem is but they should plan out their preparations a little better. read more

Above average BBQ at a good price. Not exactly the best I had, but did not feel like I was paying for top notch either. Perfect meal for when I am looking for something not fast food that the kids will eat. read more

awesome and tasty...great bbq, great ribs, great pulled pork sliders, great polisk kabalsa sliders...great atmosphere, great food at a great price...very awesome barbeque.... read more

The staff was friendly. Their pork bbq was ok, and their pit beef was ok. Nothing to write home about though. I did not care for their sides. The mashed potatoes and the cole slaw were ok. We didn't care for the green beans, the bbq beans, the potato salad or the mac and cheese. It's a bit pricey. The restaurant was clean. read more

Dickeys BBQ has outstanding ribs that are succulent and not very fatty. The other meats including beef brisket and pulled pork are also delicious. Sides are OK. I love this place!! read more