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    Edley's Bar-B-Que

    3.8 (176 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Fries
    Anne W.

    My husband and I tried Edley's bbq for the first time today and we will be back! I had the pork tacos and my husband had the half rack of ribs. We shared an order of fries and each had some pie. The atmosphere was casual, friendly and fun. The service was friendly and welcoming. If you haven't tried them yet, you need to go!

    Pound of BBQ pork with extra pickles!
    Bill C.

    Everyone was very nice and helpful here. When I asked for extra pickles I got a lot of pickles! I took a while to eat all of them. Pork was fresh and yummy!

    Kayla M.

    The food was great, but the staff was all young kids on a week night who were trying to push everyone out and interrupting our dinner over an hour early to do their closing duties. "Are you finished with the bbq sauce." , "do you mind if I refill you napkins.", can I have that table number". "Do you mind if we close this?", "could we sweep under your table?" They also must not know how to use a please or thank you. It was so distracting that my husband I had to check what time they closed and it was over an hour left. Pretty crazy to be pushed out and bothered during dinner like that. We've been fans and coming for years, all the locations we have lived by, but will be avoiding this one in the future.

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    Rommel S.

    Back in Franklin for business and wanted to try this location. Came in with work colleagues who've been at the location near the airport. Food was as good a we remembered it. We all tried the pudding and grits casserole for the first time and they did not disappoint. Brisket, pulled pork and chicken were all well prepared. Nice ambiance with a drive through for quick pick up n go needs. Well greeted as we walked in and throughout out our dining time was checked in on frequently. Will definitely be back with other out of town colleagues.

    Alex B.

    I came out of town to visit my brother in Spring Hill, and he recommended this BBQ place. We ordered 3 takeout meals, and it took very long due to Memorial Day weekend. I had their brisket sandwich, mac and chequesadillaese, and banana pudding, which was amazing! The interior design is very Southern with a Nashville vibe. Will return again on the next visit.

    Brisket platter with all the fixin's
    Mike F.

    So apparently we like going to chains. We asked a local where the best BBQ was, and he said Edley's. We went not knowing it was a chain. But hey, whatever, as long as the food's good, right? For the most part, it was. Very succulent meats. I went with a simple brisket platter that came with two sides, a slice of pickle, and bread. The two sides - baked beans and potato salad - were generously sized and packed with rich flavor. Like many BBQ joints, you order at a counter. Not my preferred method, but it is the way of the land. There's usually a slow-to-moderately paced line, so you'll have a few minutes to peruse a menu. Sadly, though, that still wasn't enough time for me to make a decision, so I just panic picked the brisket platter special that the cashier mentioned. Sometimes a panic pick can totally derail an otherwise pleasant night out, but this time it worked out. The brisket was super tender and drizzled with a tangy BBQ sauce. The pork sandwich was also a hit, with a mound of shredded pork topped with a pair of snappy crinkle cut dills. Nothing quite as satisfying as biting into a well brined crunchy pickle. Very spacious dining room with plenty of seats, which is good since you seat yourself after ordering and it would absolutely suck if you ordered only to find there was no place to sit. You grab a table, make some small talk, then before you know it, your food is being delivered on literally a silver platter. Another above average stop during our Nashville journey. Chain or not, Edley's delivers a solid overall experience. Then again, I may just be another noob tourist who fell for the ultimate tourist trap. Chain BBQ when visiting from up north? Agh, what were we thinking? The thing is, we enjoyed it. But we will never know what true local BBQ is all about. And that, my friends, shall haunt my dreams forever.

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    The food good but the service is great this server named Brock Farmer gave me the best service I've ever seen.

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    Over priced. The brisket was tough and dry. We came when it opened. The beans were good. All of the other sides were ok.

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    Food is always delicious and love all the bartenders! Haven't tried a meat I haven't liked

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    The ribs were tough and fatty, which is an unusual combination. Not good. Mac and cheese was good though.

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