The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the whip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out! read more

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Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold outside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track. read more

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A tall slender woman was managing the bar and tables. She was phenomenal! She was gracious, fast and attentive. We were a little disappointed they had no more nachos and Stella beer. Surprising, because it was the beginning of service on a Saturday night. Anyway...our first time here. We ate brisket and pulled pork. Our sides were bbq fries, baked beans, mac n' cheese and coleslaw. Delicious!! Generous portions and reasonably priced. This place puts Hoodoo Brown to shame. We are definitely coming back. We loved it! read more

A quaint little place on the outskirts of Newtown, Connecticut. The smell of the smoker hits you as soon as you step out of the car. It's a charming country house with a nicely sized parking lot and plenty of available spots. We were greeted immediately by the staff upon entering and were told to choose our own seats. The waitress promptly brought us menus and informed us they were out of both the mac and cheese (not a big deal for us) and the pork belly. We let her know about our dietary restrictions, and she was helpful in recommending which dishes to avoid. My husband ordered a seltzer, and I decided to try a Surfside -- basically a spiked Arnold Palmer in a can. For food, we chose to share the full rack of ribs with sides of coleslaw and crispy Brussels sprouts. The coleslaw was good -- not too sweet and mayo-based. The Brussels sprouts were incredible: perfectly cooked, crispy, salty, and with just a slight kick. The ribs were absolutely perfect -- fall-off-the-bone and finger-licking good. Each table had two bottles of BBQ sauce: one sweet and one with a spicy kick. The portions were generous -- we could only finish half of what was served. read more

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I'm never one to leave a bad review... the waitress very nice and provided great service. The food was just so awful. The mac and cheese was like soup. The cornbread was cold and stale. An expensive mistake... read more

A mixed bag. The Pros: the honey Sriracha glazed pork belly and the the pulled pork were both good. The cornbread was solid. The Bad: the food felt like it had been under a heat lamp since the day before. The kielbasa tasted less like it was smoked and more like it was run past the smoker. The brisket was dry enough it could have been jerky. It needed a knife to cut it. The place looked disheveled and there seemed to be only one person there who was trying her best. At the top of their game, maybe this is a good spot. The Farmboys we tried was far from it. read more

10/10 recommend! The ambiance was great, the service was A1, and our waitress was very attentive. The prices were good, and most importantly, the food was delicious. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Farmboys Smokin BBQ - Dinner for 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Tucked away in an area of Danbury we had never been before, we visited Farmboys for the first time! My husband and I came for lunch on a Saturday, and we were so full afterwards that we didn't eat for the rest of the day! The BBQ is super flavorful here, with a lot going on in the homemade seasonings. I really loved the loaded nachos and fried green tomatoes! A great place to get a taste of the south in CT. You can't go wrong with anything that you order here. They also had one of the best chocolate lava cakes! Everyone was super friendly and the food arrived to the table quickly. A fun place to hang out! read more

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Food was great. Ribs fell off of bone, prepared wonderfully, along with the sides as well (fries crispy and delicious). My wife had brisket sandwich she enjoyed it very much. Brooke was our server, She also answered the phone when I called to make sure we could get a table without a terribly long wait. I told my wife that I hoped the experience at dinner was as positive as the person I just had a 10 second phone call with. It was and as it turns out she was our server. The place isn't busy enough for a Saturday night. Get word out this BBQ is great. Bar atmosphere, but not obnoxiously loud, very comfortable. read more

This needs to be your next bbq dinner spot! The most tender smoked meat platters, flavor packed homemade sauces and rich classic sides. I tried the BBQ sampler: brisket, pulled chicken, pulled pork, sausage with smoked mac and cheese and brussel sprouts & pork belly, Hushpuppies with comeback sauce, and Lights out brisket grilled cheese on Texas toast. The brisket was my favorite meat but everything had a nice smoked flavor and melted in your mouth. The bar is large with tvs in either side to enjoy a game and there is standard dining tables for larger groups. The server was kind, gave great recommendations and provided fast service. read more

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Every time I come back to Farmboys it's better than the last time. They have found their footing. Ordered this time a Cubano and Hush Puppies, which I absolutely love and appreciate so much that they are on the menu, and I was a happy camper. The Cubano was made with pulled pork giving it a special barbecue taste. I love Cubanos and this was a real treat. Great, friendly, attentive service. This was a Saturday afternoon and kind of quiet because of yet another rainy day, but as my friend and I worked on our lunch/dinner more and more customers took seats. Whether you eat at the bar or at a table, they take good care of you. read more

Restaurants can do some very basic things to ensure that their clients are never wildly disappointed. One is to be open when you say you're open. So if your website says you're open, you should probably be... Open. While I was sitting there composing this brief review, two couples pulled up separately, got out of their cars, walked to the front of the restaurant, saw the closed sign and disappointedly walked back to their cars and drove away. So I was not alone in my disappointment. I hear a picture is worth 1000 words. So I'll simply append the picture. read more

Farmboys Smokin BBQ - Drive to Danbury for bbq? Yup. Open? Nope. - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

I reviewed this place two years ago and it was fantastic. Everything was wonderful, but last Friday I went with my family (6 adults and 2 kids) for an after Thanksgiving dinner. When we got there there was only one other table of patrons and the rest were people at the bar. The server took our appetizer and a drink order and got those to us relatively quickly. However, when she handed my husband his beer, she said it wasn't cold so she gave him a glass of ice instead of coming back and asking him if he wanted something different!?! That should've been the first red flag, then we got our appetizers and she did not offer us any plates for sharing. By the time she took our dinner order the other group of customers had left and it still took over an hour to get our meal and half the food came out cold. And of that wasn't bad enough, while we were eating karaoke started, and it was so loud it was obnoxious. I was so disappointed with this experience. I don't know if I will ever go back. What I experienced last time I went there was a nice restaurant that cared about service and quality, this time I felt like I was intruding on a townie bar. We were the only people there eating and the fact that it took that long and our food came out cold and the coleslaw was like soup was just very disappointing. I could not in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. read more

Farmboys Smokin BBQ - Soupy coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Food was great. The place has a bar and ample seating. The service was slow but the food was amazing. From Mac and cheese to the baked beans, ribs, and chicken sandwich. Everything was cooked well and delicious. Staff was nice. Will return. read more

Farmboys Smokin' BBQ has been on my radar for some time now, we just don't get out to the Danbury area too often, but today we did. My wife started off with a "Just Peachy" cocktail (she loved it so much, she ordered a 2nd one later), and we had the Fried Green Tomatoes for an appetizer. We both enjoyed the app, the cornmeal breading they used was very good, and the dipping sauce was excellent. I had the Half Rack of Pork Ribs platter and my wife went with the Honey Drizzled chicken sandwich. Both meals hit the spot (portion size was quite ample), the bark on those ribs was very tasty, meat was tender & flavorful. This isn't your typical "Northern BBQ", the Pitmaster knows how to prepare Southern style Q (we lived along the the Tennessee/Alabama border for a year, we both had a good amount of BBQ during that time). My wife was also very happy with her chicken sandwich, I had a bite, and I felt the flavors of honey and smoke blended well. Mac & Cheese was outstanding, seasoned fries were a winner too. O, almost forgot about the cornbread. I thought it was the best cornbread I've ever had. Service was also stellar -- Christina was taking care of everyone in the bar area, she was very friendly & attentive. Farmboys Smokin' BBQ is Top Notch in my book. Think I'll go with the brisket on my next visit there (Christina was nice enough to let us taste a small sample of the brisket). Ok, I've heaped enough praise on Farmboys, let me slap some pics on this review ! read more

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Stopped into Farmboys for dinner with the family the other night. Staff was very friendly and service was efficient and accommodating. Food and drinks all came out quickly. Variety of seating options with an open floor plan and the bar in the center. It's not a huge place so I am sure it can fill up quickly but we went for an earlier dinner and had no issues getting a table. Nice drink menu- opted for keeping it simple though and doing the Wagon Wheel cocktail- whiskey and lemonade. Refreshing and hit the spot! We tried a bunch of different items and have to say we enjoyed them all. The real highlights of the meals were- 1. soft pretzels with cheese- soft light pretzels, nicely salted and cheese sauce to dip in was great! 2. Ribs were fall off the bone good without being super fatty 3. Pork belly- what a sear and crunch that got on it- so good! Kids enjoyed their meals as well- their chicken was flavorful and juicy. We opted to take home a piece of their peanut butter pie as we were too full from our meals. Didn't take a picture of it, but it was DELICIOUS! If you like chocolate and peanut butter you have to get that as well. It is nice the have a good BBQ option in the local area and I have to say so far Farmboys has been our favorite! read more

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Food was amazing! Wish we did not live so far away or this would be in the constant rotation. Service was good but we were also 2 out of 5 people that were in there for lunch hour. Ambiance is cool. I think it is what you'd expect with a BBQ place. Cool circular bar in the center of the room with a mixture of high and low tables surrounding it. read more

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Stopped in for takeout dinner, ordering a 1/2 lb of brisket, the pork belly appetizer, and sides of coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. The food was delicious and the prices are reasonable. A nice makeover, to the extent possible, inside I think they took a paintbrush and mop and cloth to it and Voila! Still a comfortable spot even as washing your hands in the men's room still risks a door in the face . I felt sometimes that the young "bartenderess" was a tad uninspired but she was OK too. A comfortable spot with good, genuine barbecue food and friendly people I will be back. The happy hour caught my attention looks like a good deal. read more

Farmboys Smokin BBQ - I will be back for Happy Hour! - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Our 1st time in Farmboys Smokin BBQ and our waitress Annemarie O was Amazing! Friendly, Attentive, and anticipating needs. The bartender told us we could sit where we liked. We chose a table behind the bar and the people at the bar were friendly. We shared a BBQ platter of brisket, pulled chicken, pulled pork, and sausage. The platter came with two sides and we chose baked beans and macaroni and cheese. I love corn bread so I ordered an extra side of that. Our meal overall was really good. The only part that we may try another side next time is the baked beans. They were good but the menu mentioned pork belly and there was none at all. However, the platter for two had plenty of good quality meats. We had enough to fill us while eating and leftovers to take home. My corn bread was a nice big piece. The mac and cheese was so creamy and good. Next time I hope to try an app & dessert. read more

Farmboys Smokin BBQ - Baked Beans & Creamy Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Food was pretty good! Appetizers: Nachos were excellent and the dry rubbed wings were awesome! Meals: Combination platter for 1 was very good. Great smoke flavor. I got coleslaw, which was very good, and the baked beans which were awesome too. My wife got the Cubano sandwich. Roll was a bit over toasted or dry and the sandwich was a bit light on meat but it was still pretty good. She got the cornbread side which was good. My daughter got the brisket grilled cheese. Once again the bread was a bit over toasted or dry but it was still pretty good. She got the macaroni and cheese which was excellent. Overall a good experience. We will probably be back. I cook my own barbecue often so I know good tasting barbecue when I taste it. Solid 4 star experience. We will probably be back again. read more

It was a great overall experience. The food was delicious, though it did take a while to arrive and was a bit on the cooler side. That said, the BBQ itself was solid and flavorful. The evening entertainment was a nice bonus and really added to the atmosphere. read more

The staff was very friendly and there are lots of seating options. There was even karaoke starting so I appreciate their fun atmosphere. The pictures came great but unfortunately the taste didn't always match. The nachos weren't heated through all the way and I could tell they used pre-shaved cheese as it just doesn't melt and the chips tasted stale. The pulled pork on the nachos was very good though! Also if you look at the meat plate the meat was very greasy but regardless, tasted good except the texture of the pork belly, it was gummy. The sausage reminded me of bologna and wasn't spicy or sweet, didn't really have a flavor. I like getting sausage at BBQ places because of the skin always has a nice bite to it but maybe because they were pre sliced they just were a bit soggy. I liked the French fries and corn bread! The mac and cheese was not good, didn't have a lot of taste and didn't like the texture. Overall I think this place has some great ideas and nice people working there. I think if they tweak a few things with seasoning and taste, they could really level up. Prices were fair. Definitely give this place a chance if you're around! read more

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Excellent lunch experience - the staff, beyond friendly & helpful with menu recommendations and the food, delicious! We happily over ordered so as to take some home. Have the dry rubbed wings and brisket - will not disappoint! We sat outside which was perfect for us; inside has multiple bathrooms (including gender neutral), large 2-sided bar, and ample restaurant seating. Also, great pricing for portions & quality! read more

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Good drinks and great Smokey BBQ options on the menu. Small town feel type of restaurant.

Wow! This place was great. We are from Cincinnati and in town visiting family. Christina, our server was so great and knowledgeable. We shared the brisket nachos, wings (OMG), ribs, sampler platter. All phenomenal! Rush to get there, not only for the delicious food, but to have amazing service all around! read more

Farmboys Smokin BBQ - Leftovers!!! And Christina. - Barbeque Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Great barbecue food and selection of meal choices. Great rotating craft beer and seasonal favorites on tap. Parking can be a challenge at times during very busy times but well worth any minor wait or inconvenience read more

Our family was excited to try Farmboys BBQ for our Father's Day celebration. Upon entering we were told they were sold out of the ribs and brisket. Although we were disappointed to hear that, our meals gave us all the more reason to want to go back. The Brussel sprouts and cocktails were excellent. Both of our drinks were served in pint glasses. We also loved the fries and pulled pork sandwich. All of the wait staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean inside. We look forward to going back and getting a try at their full menu. read more

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Food was mediocre...meat was dry and had a fake smoke like taste. Macaroni and cheese was dry and sandy like. The nachos were awful taste like canned baked beans...first and last visit. read more

Love their Cubanos! Tried them in Miami and this is as close as It gets! Even the leftovers - don't even need to reheat!

All staff amazing especially Emma!!!!! Will definitely eat hear again i was a little bit of a quitter but had a take away box....

I like b-que well I don't like to pay too much for money for it like chop barbecue and boneless ribs. Give me a reasonable price and I will come and spend my money for that dinner read more

We got the combo platter for 2 to go. The serving size was amazing and they gave us plenty of sauces. Our favorite was the brisket and the sausage was amazing too. The Mac and cheese was amazing too. The beans were decent. All the meat came shredded (pork, chicken, brisket) which was not my favorite, as it made the meat dry out faster. The sauces we got were also not my favorite - very sweet and not great flavor. However, everything was clearly fresh. I look forward to a future dine-in experience. read more

I have been here for karaoke and Singo (music bingo) a few times and it's been a good experience! The food is really good, but is more sweet than savory! Which is definitely something to keep in mind when you go there! I love the max and cheese it's actually so good! Pulled pork is awesome as well! Waitstaff and bartenders are super friendly, quick, and very helpful. Definitely suggest checking it out! read more

We ordered takeout. The sampler was huge portions and the sides were delicious. I enjoyed the pulled pork, beans and slaw the best. I wish I could have tried the cornbread but it has honey. The spot was cute and welcoming. Service was great and look forward to going back read more

I think this place has potential but missed the mark for me. We came for a weekday lunch, maybe one other table but the place was otherwise empty. Staff friendly. It was absolutely silent in there, no music or TVs or anything. The nachos were a let down and I wouldn't get them again, they had such potential! But I could tell they used low quality pre shredded cheese because most of it wasn't melted which just leaves you with not an enjoyable chip experience, with many of the chips having no topping and a little stale. They should just shred real cheese. The chili id pass on in the future as it was very oily/watery. The meatloaf sandwich was a saucy cheesy mess that was very overkill and had the soggiest bun, had to eat what I could with a fork and waste the rest. Didn't even take a photo of it. There was a special on the menu that was a sausage that I forgot the flavors but my husband said it was very tasty and a plain brisket sandwich I was very pleased with. I'd try again if I was in the area but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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Came in tonight on a whim because I didn't want to cook. Decided to try the pork belly (sorry no picture, it was devoured!), it was excellent! Took some food to go and it was still plentiful portions. I enjoyed everything I got (sampler platter for one, cole slaw, Mac and cheese, and cornbread). The service was excellent. Christina was the bartender, she was friendly and attentive. I haven't been here since it was the former establishment, but I really love that they did with the place. So open, bright, and inviting! Will be back for sure! read more

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Service was excellent but the bbq kinda suck ! Chicken too dry , brisket tough , pull pork needed some spices food in general needed that extra seasoning... not for me . read more

Amazingly great BBQ, we had dinner there and ordered a platter to go! service was great. Only criticism: they didn't have Campari for a Negroni read more

Service was spectacular, a bit chilly on a cold rainy night, food was great only one done to pick and from reading other reviews I'm not the only one. The macaroni and cheese is too loose. Runny and a tad grainy, had a good flavor but between the noodles being a bit over cooked and the cheese sauce being watery and finding the grainy of the cheese on the tail end, I was not a fan. However everything else was spot on! Buffalo cauliflower wings with blue cheese slaw was superb and definitely something they should add to the forever menu. Fried green tomatoes were great but I'm guessing they were frozen and not fresh battered as they were very watery inside and from home bartering and frying green tomatoes i could tell the difference. The special pork and brisket platter of bricked, pork belly and pork ribs was the phenomenal! The ribs were perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor. The pork belly was sweet and perfectly cooked. The brisket was moist, green smoke ring and tender. Our other side was cole slaw which was great! I was a fan of the spicy bbq sauce on the table, the sweet one was too sweet and not tangy enough but everyone has a different palette. We will definitely be back. My other half ordered the hush puppies and they were flavorful as well. read more

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I brought my dad here for father's day after reading the reviews and I was sadly mistaken. We arrived at around 12:30 and didn't receive our main course until 2:00. We were the only ones in there along with 4-5 other families so generally it was empty. When the food finally came out the ribs were cold so was the brisket and the honey sriracha pork belly. They kept telling us 5 minutes each time we asked where our food was. The waitress even said "damn" when we said we are still waiting on out food. While we were sitting there people had arrived , ate , paid and left before we even received our food. This was a terrible experience. I was expecting at least a hot meal considering it took so long but it was COLD!!! I definitely will not be coming back. read more