I had a great experience at Dotty Lou's bbq in galleria 7 Latham! The staff were friendly and there was lots of seating. The brisket, and pork belly were so tender. I think the price is fair, I got the three meat combo for $30. It comes with your choice of two sides. Had to go for the Mac and cheese and baked beans with burnt ends. Didn't expect to love the beans as much as I did but wow! That flavor was incredible! The Mac and cheese was delicious too, had a lovely Cajun spice to it but very mild. Also tried the Texas twinkies which were great. Pictured meats- pork belly, brisket, and pork ribs. So yum! I also love all the sauces you can get. They have so many. I went for tangy mustard, og bbq, and Alabama white sauce. Looking forward to going back to try their specials. Get there early, because once they sell out; that's it! read more

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Went to Galleria 7 (Rt. 7) food court for lunch with a friend. I selected Dotty Lou's Barbeque Restaurant because I was in the mood for barbeque, and she chose to order at Falafel. There are many restaurants in the space, so you can select what you like. It was a beautiful day, so we selected a table outside on the patio. I ordered the One Meat Combo Platter ($20.) with two sides: Burnt Ends of Pork, Potato Salad, and Beans. I almost selected Mac and Cheese as a side. They did not have Cole Slaw. The pork was at least 20% soft fat! I should have known, but I have never ordered ends before today. The Barbeque sauce was very tasty. I should have ordered Pulled Pork or brisket. The potato salad was very good since the mayo was cut with mustard the way I like it to be. The Beans which were flavored with bits of pork tasted good. I took half home. My food was 3-4 stars. Service was efficient. Note from website: Dotty Lou's BBQ provides guests with a unique and delicious dining experience that combines the rich traditions of Texas smoking principles with bold flavors. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

I decided to give Dotty Lou's BBQ a try after seeing such high reviews. In light of that, I ordered the brisket, ribs, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese. With that known, the ribs were terrible. To explain, they were hard, dry, and tough to eat. I was extremely disappointed. Likewise, the macaroni and cheese was bland and had no cheese at all. At this point, I was wondering how this place had such high reviews. Well, I figured out why after I tried the brisket. To explain, the brisket was tender and flavorful with just the right amount of fat. It was an excellent brisket and completely saved the meal. In the same vein, the potato salad was good as well. To manifest, the potatoes were fresh and the onion straws added a nice crunch. However, it did have a strong relish flavor to it which was a bit much. In total, Dotty Lou's BBQ is a mediocre restaurant with top tier brisket, but misses the mark in many other places. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Ribs and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

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The multitude of vendors at Galleria 7 seems to be ever evolving. A recent Times Union poll named Dottie Lou's BBQ as one of the top BBQ places in the Capital District. That endorsement got me in the door. To go order - Brisket and 2 sides: crinkle fries and Mac & cheese. Current price, about $20. I've glanced over some of the reviews for this place. One mentioned price/quantity of meat ratio and found it lacking. At first glance, I might agree, but cows ain't cheap. Also, when setting a price for restaurant items, I try to remember 2 things: 1. How long was the preparation for the dish? 2. How many hands (hopefully gloved) have touched the meal to get it to the customer? The longer the prep or more hands to prep the product, the higher the price. Another review complained about the lackluster sides being offered. My experience was different. OK, I'll get off my soapbox. Back to the food. Brisket - how many customers actually make it at home? I'm guessing not many. There's something primal about brisket...meat, fire, smoke. If done well, it evokes a specific satisfaction that my knuckle dragging ancestors and I share. My eyes might have rolled up into the back of my head after the first bite. There were no witnesses so...maybe, maybe not. Enough said...other than be careful with the sauce (a vinegar mustard blend). Although bracingly acidic, it might overpower the meaty, umami (ooh, I used THAT word...no one really knows what it means), smoky, tender goodness of the meat. The sides were very good accompaniments to the brisket. Crinkle fries - I think they've used these type of fries because the outside can get an incredible crunch. That, paired with the softness and "carby-ness" of the inside; it's a standout. Mac & cheese - not your boxed brand, reheated. I think they're made with a little Pimento cheese, giving it a slight heat and added spice. It's a little grainy but I'll take it. That Times Union poll claiming Dottie Lou's as one of the best in region, I'd have to agree. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Brisket and 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

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A hidden gem. Pulled pork and brisket sandwiches were very good. Tender, great flavor, moist but not fatty. The collard greens are money! The best I've ever had. Enjoy. read more

First of all, this is expensive BBQ. It makes it tough for me to day I would choose it again bc there are other, closer BBQ spots that are excellent near me that are also a better deal. The standout was the corn dip and the brisket chili. Both were great and I'd get this again just to enjoy those options. We also tried the coleslaw (good but overpriced), potato salad (good but overpriced). The mac & cheese isn't worth it (bad; very bland and didn't even taste cheesy). No one in my family liked the mac and cheese. My husband had the baked beans with burnt ends. He liked them but said another place we go to has better beans (and my note, their container is twice the size). My kid and husband loved the banana pudding. Again, I wouldn't discourage anyone from going (especially if you have more discretionary income), the food is good. We'll probably pick up some favorites from our first try on a very occasional basis. But it's not going to usurp other local spots with great food and better value. read more

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Trinity Platter was enough to feed two adults. Meat was tender and the staff was friendly. I do wish they had more sauce flavors though. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Trinity Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

I'm pretty sure this is the first review in their new location at Galleria 7. I went there for dinner at 6pm on a Wednesday, and they were already out of several of their meats and sides. After trying some of what was available, I can see why they sell out. If you want to be sure to get what you want, consider going there for lunch. Also be patient, an order will take 10-12 minutes to prepare. From what was available, I selected the pulled pork and the dark meat chicken. Both were delicious, though the pulled pork was my favorite of the two. If you order the dark meat chicken, consider getting a knife from one of the other restaurants, because it is difficult to cut the meat off the bone with the knife you get (unless, of course, you're ok eating it with your fingers). The cole slaw isn't the creamy type, and it has just the right mix of sweet and sour. The potato salad is topped with some fried onion for crunch and texture, to make an already good dish more interesting. My order also included some pickled red onion and jalapeno peppers. Beverages are mostly soda and water out of a small cooler on the right. This is a great addition to Galleria 7, and it's going to be high up on my list of "What do I want to eat here today?" read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Dark meat chicken, pulled pork, potato salad and cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

Absolutely incredible barbecue. I seriously have no words for how good this was. The brisket was phenomenal, full of flavor, and cooked so that it was falling apart soft. The wings - we picked Alabama White Sauce - were quite good as well, crispy, and the sauce was delicious. I love crinkle fries but can never find ones cooked right- apparently the secret is beef tallow! I could have eaten these myself, but shared with the husband. Finally, the banana pudding. Oh my goodness! As good as ones I have had down South. And do you see the portion size? I cannot recommend this place enough. Do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

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We had our 180-person wedding catered by Dotty Lou's BBQ a month ago and we cannot recommend them enough. Joe and his team make absolutely incredible food, were incredibly professional and helpful. They went above and beyond to understand our vision for our reception and ensure that our guests had a fabulous meal. So many of our wedding guests have raved to us about how much they loved the food- many of them saying that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Highly, highly recommend Dotty Lou's for catering your next event and of course for dinner any night of the week. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - The Smoker - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

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Food was good the potato salad wasn't my favorite but perhaps if you ty it you might like it. read more

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First visit was amazing! They were sold out of a few things which grew my anticipation to try those things even more. I settled for smoked wings with the sweat heat dry rub AND the Alabama white sauce. Delicious. Second visit....not so great. Got the smoked wings again because why not?! The ranch is house made but it was off-putting this time around and super thick like blue cheese. They were out of the smoked fried chicken sandwich but were preparing to prep more for the evening service. So they offered it us if we were willing to wait. Got it and it looked amazing! But it did not eat well. I hate to fight with any food and this was certainly a fight. First the breading fell completely off the chicken. It was 2 big pickles on the bottom of each half of the sandwich so the entire bottom was soggy. 4 pickles on the bottom of a fried sandwich is overkill. I'd also like to think that it should've sat in the fridge to set a bit more so that lovely breading would stay on, but hey! I just tossed the entire thing! Just not a fan of a messy meal especially when it's not functional. As a fellow culinarian, I wanted to share my critiques, but I didn't wanna be a fuss. Otherwise I love the crew at Dotty Lou's and their work! This Memphis girl is gonna try the bbq spot every time. The absolute best thing this visit were the fresh, hot and perfectly crunch crinkly fries. Anywho get to the food hall at Galleria 7, you'll be glad you did! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal food! Everything I've had here is amazing. My husband would order from here while I ordered from a different vendor in Galleria 7 because I've never been a huge BBQ person but once I tried the spicy chicken sandwich from here I couldn't bring myself to go anywhere else! All the sides are awesome and somehow everything manages to get better every time! Can't suggest this place enough! read more

Dotty Lou's BBQ is absolutely amazing! Joe and the crew at Dotty Lou's BBQ excel at making competition level BBQ served with superior hospitality. There is a great deal of care and intention that goes into every aspect of their craft and it shows through in everything from their meats, to their sides, to their exceptional service. To put my review into context, I have been to many BBQ places in the Capital Region and across the U.S. Based on this I can say with confidence that this is THE place to go in the Capital Region for not just good, but great BBQ. As for U.S. wide, Dotty Lou's BBQ easily ranks as one of the best BBQ places I have tried thus far. I am very grateful that Joe and the crew at Dotty Lou's BBQ have chosen to share their passion for high quality BBQ with me and the rest of the Capital Region. I have been and will continue to be a frequent customer and I highly recommend others do the same. Keep up the amazing work Dotty Lou's BBQ and thank you for all that you do! read more

The food was delicious! So glad to find this place! Good cuts of meat( not too much fat parts) , sauces were delicious, too read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Brisket, pork belly 2+2 combo - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

Recently went to Galleria 7 and was told I HAD to try Dotty Lou's, so to Dotty Lou's I went. The menu was pretty expansive which was impressive to me since it was within the food gallery setup. The prices were a bit steep compared to some other BBQ options in the area but I went with the meat combo anyways in hopes it would live up to the hype. I got the prime brisket as my meat (shoutout to the kind worker who gave me his favorite recs),and macaroni and cornbread as my side. All in all the food was yummy. The macaroni was creamy and flavorful, the meat was scrum, and the cornbread was just as good. The meat is served on texas toast with pickles and pickles onions on the side which is nice. My friend loveeeed the cornbread and said that was what took the cake for her (pun intended tehe). I think the mac and cheese was my favorite, but I'm always biased towards a yummy mac. My friend also got the one meat combo, both of us got a drink as well and it totaled out to $50 which I think is pretty steep. We did get a pretty good portion of food but maybe that's just me knowing there are alternatives that tasted just as good for less. My only other complaints is that the food came out a bit cold, which was odd since we didn't wait long for it and ate it there. I think I would happily give it a 4/5 if I got to experience it warmer, for now it gets a low 4 (7/10) for me. read more

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Only go here if you've got lots of time to kill! I ordered before lunch rush (11:45) and the food wasn't done until 12:20. Come on! The food is premade. It should not take 40 minutes to bag up some food. BTW, the order was brisket and Mac and cheese. I've been here before and it usually takes a little longer but this is beyond ridiculous. You've lost a customer! read more

Bbq from Dotty Lou's BBQ Galleria 7 Market. 2 meat combo with 2 sides. We tried the beef brisket and sliced pork belly with the baked beans and potato salad and a side order of fried green tomatoes. My drink is mango fruit tea from Kobe. Every single thing was so flavorful. The staff is super friendly and they have a cute little book share corner . read more

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The food was delicious and the staff was so lovely! Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

I don't yelp much, but I had to. We stopped in for dinner tonight... My two sons and I. (The younger guy got pizza... Don't get me started on his picky eating!) I had the pulled pork sandwich and my other son had the brisket sandwich, both with mac & cheese on the side. Really, really good. Great smoke. They gave me two different kinds of sauce on the side-one was a traditional sauce, sweet, tangy, and a little zip... The other one was a Carolina golden sauce a good amount of mustard. Both were delicious. Both sandwiches were tender and delicious. The gentleman behind the counter was very proud of the food coming out, and it was evident... I assume he was the owner. He should be proud... The food was excellent. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Pulled Pork! - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

This place is amazing. We have been going here pretty much weekly for several months at least. It somehow gets better every time. The owner is almost always working and even on the rare occasion when he isn't there, the same standards are upheld. The brisket is moist and flavorful every time. The Mac and cheese is incredibly tasty and cheesy without being over the top. Even the fries are always crispy and very well seasoned. And this is all AFTER I drive 25 minutes home to eat it. The owner and staff recognize you and are super friendly. I can't say enough good things about dotty Lou's! read more

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This is the best barbecue I've had in the capital region. Brisket quesatacos, collard greens and cornbread. It was amazing. Everything was seriously just on point. Service was great, one worker stopped to give a recommendation when what I wanted was out of stock. Visited the Galleria 7 location but I will absolutely be checking out the main spot. 10/10 read more

Absolutely amazing! The best bbq I have had. Burnt ends and the mac and cheese are soo good! Loved the baked beans! Can't wait to try more! Owner was very nice and accommodating! read more

this place was absolutely disgusting. I got the pulled pork mac & cheese. The cheese was spoiled, the food was grey. 0 outta 5 stars in my opinion. I only need to click on the one star to post this. Would have been better off eating dog food. read more

Brisket is fantastic. Great flavor and moist. Priced like good brisket at $34lb. Sides are okay. The Mac and cheese is pre packaged and kept warm. Wish is came out fresher but it wasn't bad, just not as amazing as the brisket. That is the reason for only a four star review. Cool environment inside Plaza 7. read more

So at druthers in the back is a food truck. It serves bbq and a variety of foods that druthers does as well, including the pretzel bites. The food is well seasoned lovely flavors and good portion sizes. What's a small issue is that food trucks are hit and miss on the temperature of the food. My taco filling was cold and so was the side of Mac and cheese. Worth doing again, get the right standards before going in. read more

Holy cow! I never write reviews but the brisket is out of this world good. You need to put this on your list of places to go. Amazing! Thank you! read more

Mac and cheese and banana pudding were good. Brisket quantity was small so throw a piece of bread under it to make it look like the dish is worth $25. Or they were trying to conserve because they were out of other meats. Ribs were so dried out with barely any meat on them it basically seemed like you were eating a slim jim. And nearly cold. Woman handling the register was a high school aged young blonde who was miserable during the transaction and wouldn't look up from her phone - just put her hand out - when we brought back her tray to her. Recommended by a coworker from NiskaDay, will not return (galleria 7). Go to memphis king in schenectady or signal 30 in cohoes every dish is great, worth the money, and they have great customer service. read more

Dotty Lou's never disappoints! Everything is made fresh to order right in front of you, and the quality is top-notch every time. The wings are perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the quesatacos are delicious. Always a 10/10 experience! read more

I tried this place for the first time today with family visiting from out of town. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, the chicken sandwich, Papa's BLT, and a few sides. Everyone loved their food and sides. The BLT with pork belly and fried green tomatoes was incredible; first time having something like that and I'm already craving it again. Looking forward to going back next chance I get. read more

I dont even know where to start with this place. 5 stars isnt enough. Looking past the food. The customer service is unmatched by any business I've ever dealt with in my entire life and now getting to the food. Memphis king was my number 1 go to BBQ place and they've just been beaten by this place. The Texas twinkies arent just a side, they are a life changing experience for your taste buds and are out of this world especially paired with the alabama white sauce. Also got the pork belly burnt ends which are also an explosion of flavor in your mouth and extremely tender and rendered down perfectly. Beans, chili, brisket are all exceptional I dont think there is anything on this menu that wouldn't make you smile. If I had one or any complaint at all just to make this a fair honest review. Its that the brisket is slightly dry but that also could have been because the door dash took so long. Other than that this establishment needs to stay around forever read more

i stopped in for lunch on Thursday I had the brisket sandwich and mac and cheese as the side. it was so delicious that I had to text my friends with the picture and let them know what they were missing. read more

Dotty Lou’s BBQ - Fantastic BBQ. Love the brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Latham, New York

This is a frequent stop for us during the summer as the staff is amazing and the food is always delicious. The Texas Twinkies and pork belly are must haves! read more

Unparalleled quality BBQ in the capital district. You must try the Texas Twinkies, and they offer plenty of options for all of your comfort food needs. Cannot wait to see what they continue to bring to the area in the future! read more

Amazing BBQ. Friendly staff. Everything on the menu is great but the texas Twinkies and brisket quesatacos are my favorite. Definitely a must try! read more