Fat Buddies is located in an old shopping center building, and is a favorite of locals. They always seem to be busy. The owner is great, very involved in the community, and helpful with groups who utilize the restaurant for meetings. I do wish they were more aware of, and educated about, food sensitivities. I have ordered salads with No croutons several times, and had the salad delivered With croutons. Because I have a severe intolerance to gluten, this is a problem. Also, it would be great if they had gluten-free bread or buns. read more

Fat Buddies Ribs & Bbq - I want to eat this SO BAD!! Gluten intolerance is REAL. - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

If you like bone dry, tasteless brisket with a side of surly checkout folks, you're in luck! Bought a half pound of brisket (I specified a fatty cut) and my wife got a brisket sandwich (upgraded side to sweet potato tots from fries for an extra $1) - at least on the menu. My very thin sliced brisket (who does that?) did have a tiny little bit of fat (as well as a gang of big, ugly veins most places cut out,) but it was attached to shoe leather. My wife's sandwich was equally dry and unseasoned, but those tots were pretty good, so that's something? It was a pay at the counter place, so when I pointed out they had made a mistake and charged $2 for the tot upgrade, I got a "Oh, that's a typo on the menu" in response. Yeah, until you print new menus, fix it please. That entailed a wait for a more senior person, who treated me like I was stealing from them because I expected not to lied to. The server was polite. Look, I'm not expecting every BBQ joint to be JD's Smokehouse in Rutherford College, NC. That place is the holy grail. I do expect a little pride and effort from a small town BBQ, and maybe not a shakedown at the register. Still searching for a passable joint in this area, but I'm 3-0 so far. Avoid this place, they ain't your buddy. read more

Easily the worst ribs I ever had, and not just at a restaurant, ever - and that includes my brother in law who previously held that title. Service was great, the ambiance was pretty cool too. read more

Brisket was a very small portion (3 pieces) and dry as shoe leather, not to mention it was cold. I've seen deli lunch meat sliced thicker. The two sides were in shot glass sized containers. Texas toast was tuff and chewy. What used to be a good BBQ place has slipped drastically over the years. read more

This is our second time here as its been year's since we last came. Last visit was a big family affair as we have family in-town. My husband opted for BBQ and this is what he picked. Service: the guy who served our table was prompt and courteous. Food: the ribs, which is what my husband and girl's ordered, fell off the bone and they seemed to like their meal. My son had a wicked brisket and said "it was good!", which is a a plus. I had the beef brisket salad on the greens and while it was good I'd suggest they should scale back on the shredded cheddar, which is my only complaint since there was far too much and overpowered the taste. All-in-all it's an ok place for limited places to eat in Franklin. read more

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Probably the worst meal I've had! Everything was dry and tasteless, ribs, baked beans. Onion loaf was a ball of grease. Yuck!

Service was good, but food was mid at best. Fried chicken sandwich liked a very thin piece of fried fish. B/c it was so thin, it was chewy and way overcooked. The baby back ribs were dry and over cooked. The homemade mac-n-cheese was decent. The Brunswick stew looked great, but unfortunately was terrible. The pulled pork was just ok...very little flavor. We were hoping it was gonna be a winner for us, but sadly we'll never return. read more

Got baby back ribs to go, price $3 more than yelp price. They were quite dry and chewy

The food was horrible- brisket sandwich was all fat, leaving only a couple of bites of lean meat...been years since we have eaten here, and for the same reason... read more

Always my favorite tender, sliced brisket sandwich with beans. Went in the other day for my favorite and got a sandwich and the brisket had a lot of fat and was so tough I couldn't eat it so I sent it back and the replacement was no better so I paid and left the sandwich on my plate. read more

Food was subpar I got the 1/2 rack of pork ribs and the meat was dry the Mac n cheese tasted off, my husband got the pulled pork sandwich plate with baked beans and fried okra. The baked beans were like a past and so dark it almost looked like lumpy black pudding he did not touch it. Unfortunately my husband and I both got sick after eating there. Once we threw up we felt better. But won't ever be back read more

The baby back ribs are the best I have ever eaten! The staff is friendly. We received our food in a timely manner. The dessert menu looked delicious but we were just too full. I highly recommend! read more

Fat Buddies Ribs & Bbq - Baby Back Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

What a yummy barbecue place! This is our favorite BBQ in Franklin so far. Service was great.

The best BBQ Ribs in North Carolina. Great food and friendly staff. A must place for lunch, or Dinner.

Passing through and stopped for Bar B Que. we were seated and there was literally not one customer in the ten tables behind us when we ordered. Five tables came in during the next 15 - 20 min after we got our drinks and were seated at those tables. After another 15 - 20 min those tables started getting food. We had to ask another waitress to please check on our food because we ordered before all of these people. Finally got our food at about 40 min in. The brisket on my plate was way overcooked, fatty, and dry. Maybe the worst I've ever had. I'm from Texas and know my brisket! My wife had a stuffed potato and it was undercooked and hard in places. She sent it back. We shared my potato salad and okra and got out of there feeling slighted. read more

Came in for lunch today was very dissatisfied. I had be coming occasionally for years but the food quality here has really gotten bad. I ordered a pulled pork platter which came out like a baked and corse chopped and sliced pieces mess with no flavor. I asked about it and was told that was what they called pulled pork. Maner was rude and denied everything, she just got mad and smart mouthed. I won't ever be back don't worry. read more

Fat Buddies has been around forever and I've been coming here for years. They have an awesome everything, including Salads, Brisket, Ribs, and Pulled Sandwiches! Good selection of sauces, and their appetizers are off the grid. They never disappoint! read more

Good was absolutely perfect. Service was great. Felt like a southern bbq place if I ever knew one. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. Definitely recommend. read more

Asked a few men in a Hardee's this morning if I was only going to be in Franklin, NC for one day, where should I go for supper. They said Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ. We were not disappointed. The service was good and the decor was cool with the race car theme. The ribs were great. However I ordered the veg. of the day which was wood fired creamed corn when they brought it they substituted some other corn which didn't look real appetizing so instead I got okra. Good choice. read more

First time eating here. Huge selection of food to pick from on the menu. We ended up getting the meal that is made for two, I would say it's a meal for three. It comes with six sides and a full rack of ribs along with some other meats. The server was friendly and prompt. Multiple sauces for you to try out. They do provide a military discount which is much appreciated. read more

Fat Buddies Ribs & Bbq - ribs and bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Definitely stop in here! Amazing ribs and pulled meats!! LOVE their BBQ sauce! Always tender and juicy meat! Highly recommend!

The Franklin one used to be good but the last time we got takeout there the chicken was burned and tasteless and dry.

Friends and family had dinner there and 4/5 of the dinners were terrible ! Maybe a bad night for the cook. Will visit one more time - last chance. read more

I am on a carnivore diet and they are the place to eat. I thought that the brisket was good but the ribs actually stole the show. It was cooked perfectly and with a tiny tug, completely released from the bone. Brisket could use a little more flavor but a great meal. read more

Stopped here for lunch. They are doing social distancing right ( early September 2020). We had the beef brisket. It was a little fatty but very tasty. Green beans and Brunswick stew were very good. It comes with a Texas toast garlic bread. The food was prompt and the service was good. We will return! read more

Fat Buddies Ribs & Bbq - Table mat - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Everything here was great! The ribs are fall off the bone. Onion loaf was great. Definitely try the baked beans and Cole slaw!

Friendly and welcoming restaurant with the feel of southern hospitality. Jennifer our server was friendly, terrific and great service! Nice clean casual restaurant with clean restrooms. Great food selections and delicious food. Reasonable prices. The short rib and brisket combo was excellent and delicious. Sides of apple sauce, sweet potato fries, and Cole slaw are good. The BBQ chicken is good but next time I would opt for the short ribs and brisket. I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious BBQ in a clean family friendly environment. read more

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The food was only so-so. Service was great, but this was not top notch bbq by any stretch of the imagination.

This restaurant is in a strip mall so at first we were not sure, but i am glad we decided to stop in! We started off with Bottle Caps , which is fried jalapeno slices served with a spicy ranch dip .. I could make a meal off of these !! they were wonderful . My entre was the smoked turkey salad , perfect crisp lettuce with all the salad toppings then lots of thinly smoked turkey , perfectly smoked but not dry. My husband got the ribs and brisket and there was nothing left on his plate, so i an pretty sure it was amazing as well . When we arrived there was about a 15 minute wait, they were short staffed, our server said that 3 people called out that day . But he was on top of everything and nothing was missed form the welcoming to the thank you and come again read more

The food from Fat Buddies was incredible! We had ribs, pulled pork, chicken, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, baked beans and iced tea. Everything was hot, juicy, and so flavorful. The three different sauces, all mouth watering, were the best, and no one could get enough of them. As I was planning for this Fourth of July party, Clint stayed in touch with me, making sure we ordered all that we needed. He was truly convincing when he said that we would love the food from Fat Buddies! He was absolutely correct! We will call on Fat Buddies from now on, whether we have a large group or just the family. Oh, and the portions were very generous too! Lynne Froeba and family read more

We live in Franklin & have only been here once. My daughter got a fried chicken sandwich & thought it was fried fish. Nope! Not going back.

Been a favorite for many, many years. Service was great and friendly as usual. Food came in way below normal. Fried okra was over done and soggy! Pork sandwich was so dry I had to take a sip of water with each bite! Really disappointed this time. And getting a little too pricey. read more

Ate here for lunch today while passing through on vacation. Barbecue ribs, pulled pork, and chicken were very good. Okra, sweet potatoes, and baked beans were excellent. Great atmosphere and our service was outstanding. read more

Was in town to play golf, decided I was feeling BBQ and they were close. Went in to place a to go order and the hostess directed me to stand in line behind the folks that were paying, which was about eight deep. Really? This is your process? I have to wait 15/20 minutes to even place my order. I'm sure they have good product but I'll never know. I walked out, they might want to rethink their ordering process. read more

The food was pretty good. We called in a pick-up order, and they left out 3 out of 9 dishes. My wife and another friend went in when the order was ready, and while they were respectful and patient, the crowd decided the fact that she looked like she wasn't from around there was enough to laugh about - as in, multiple groups waiting and dining. The inside was also a shrine to the 2nd Amendment that was such a brazen overcompensation for fear that we would have felt sorry for them. The behavior and décor made me glad that as a POC, I decided to wait in the car. read more

Was passing by on a trip. Had a platter with ribs and pulled pork. Best baked beans I've had in a while. Great food, good prices and the staff was nice. read more

Great food and big portions. Nice clean restaurant. I went there as part of a business trip but will definitely bring my family to eat here the next time I'm in Franklin. read more

The food is good! My go to is always their Brunswick Stew, and fried okra. Always good service, and reasonable pricing. Comfy atmosphere.

Tiny...miniscule ..serving size of beef brisket. ..one slice extremely thin...9.99 platter. Disappointing Not even a big enough portion for a sandwich And the side of gren beans tasted canned not fresh read more

Fat Buddies Ribs & Bbq - Tiny serving of beef brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

I enjoyed the baby back ribs. The meat was tender. Sauce was tasty. Good service Too.