Great find- great gem of a restaurant/ convenience store/ gas station. It's located off Interstate 40 at Exit 78 in London, Arkansas. I found this place by accident about a week ago as I was about to run out of gas. I'm glad I found it too. Great customer service as they are really fast here after ordering. I got my order at my table before I could finish paying for our meal. I have been here twice. The second time I decided to stop here with a group of people in the crew van. We all got our meal really fast. Everyone enjoyed everything they got. I got a smoked turkey sandwich ant was delicious. Next I will probably add some bbq sauce that was on the table. Their baked beans were delicious too. read more

Fat Daddy's - Nachos and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

A new travel stop treasure right off of I40! Cozy cabin-like gas station housing a bbq joint. It's great! The staff was nice, food came out quick, and the price was a great deal for all the food we got. Pulled pork sliders, Mac n cheese, and those fries were super tasty. I wasn't a fan of the mixed sauce, but my husband liked it. I'm more of a sweet bbq sauce fan anyway. Will definitely make this a regular stop from now on! read more

Just happened on this place while taking an exit off I-40 to get gas driving from Vegas to NJ. Glad we were hungry ... the BBQ was excellent! and everyone was friendly. I highly recommend it. read more

Fat Daddy's - BBQ Burrito (w/ brisket and topped with Pepper Jack cheese. So Awesome! - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

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I stopped by with some friends on our way back to work and we found ourselves a new favorite barbecue restaurant. The employees were great and helped us out when we couldn't decide on sides, the food was beyond delicious and filling with generous portions. The restaurant itself is nice and has a comfortable feel with background music that doesn't overwhelm and the smell of fresh food as soon as you walk in. Overall I can guarantee we'll be back and I highly recommend Fat Daddy's barbecue. read more

It has been several years since we were here last and they have done some remodeling that looks very good. I am unable to eat anything smoked, so I was very limited on what I could order, but they were very helpful with me ordering the potato salad and fries with Queso cheese on them. My husband got the 2 meat plate with baked beans and green bean casserole and he was very pleased with the food and the flavor. Will definitely stop here again when in London read more

This place is much better than the restaurant in town. Much better serving sizes. The pulled pork was excellent. The service friendly and helpful. It is a bit out of the way but well worth the trip. It is attached to a gas station and not much seating. Many were eating in their truck or car. read more

Everything started out good got placed on the patio .. Was having conversion with parents!! Couldn't decide what I wanted , server just walked away when I decided what I wanted ! Was trying decide on the an appetizer !! Her attitude suck the hole, the hole time we where there , compared too the hustler next too that was serving 8 or 9 people !! read more

Good food reasonable price I had location on Hwy 64 on the way to London at the gas station

This is a hidden gem. The brisket sandwich was huge but very tasty and I enjoyed the coleslaw on it. I had the baked beans and cheesy tater tots wit it and they were delicious. Service was great, the staff was friendly and dinner was delicious! read more

Fat Daddy's - Brisket sandwich, baked beans and cheesy tater tots - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

They have great ribs and BBQ, but the homemade Ranch dressing and the homemade onion rings are extra good. The Loaded BBQ Spud is my favorite! Sports on TV, beer on draft, and the wait staff members are super friendly. Great atmosphere! read more

Really good BBQ . Wonderful friendly staff . Great sides . Loved te sauce. Clean restrooms. Great service. Thanks.

Fat Daddy's serves their baked beans warm, of course. I don't like heating them up in the microwave, I would rather have them cold. They were so good. I never heat up meat in my microwave and FatDaddy's Barbecue pork is so versatile that I eat it hot at the restaurant, enjoy it warm when I get it to go and I love it right out of the fridge, too. You just can't go wrong with Fat Daddy's. read more

Great barbecue,great people and great place to sit down and eat. The lady that works there or maybe the owner I don't know but she brought me a cheese potato side that was mind blowing. Just a good experience all to gather. The barbecue was perfect. and the beans were almost as good as I have had. Just one thing I want to say is Roll Tide. read more

High prices are not worth going there. The quality is not the best. This is just my opinion.

Super good food. Good service. The ladies that are behind the counter are friendly and helpful. A great place for families or just stopping for pick up. read more

I think I already yelped and gave 5 Stars..but I'm still enjoying the visit I had since I bought the sauce!! I'm home in California now loving my creations!! read more

Fat Daddy's - At home in California still enjoying my!! - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

This is an update for Fat Daddy's. Apparently, location matters. The London one, located in a gas station, appears to have better flavor. I'm guessing that when I visited the Russellville location, it was on an off day? The sides are eh, but the meat is great, and the staff friendly. read more

We ate at Fat Daddy's BBQ for supper tonight. The restaurant is very casual but they take their Bar-B-Que very seriously! I had the 3 Meat Combo Plate with Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad. The smoke turkey was the best. The service was friendly and fast. The prices were great. I recommend this place! read more

Fat Daddy's - Fat Daddy's Bar-B-Que Menu London, AR - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

Some of the best BBQ and desserts around! Friendly owners and worth going back to again and again without breaking the bank.

Delicious BBQ. Best in the county. One of the best restaurants in Russellville. I have eaten here many times.

aka Fat Daddy's Bar B Que. Not a restaurant but a small catering counter found within a gas station. Random? Completely. We was' road trippin cross country and we stopped for essentials, Gatorade and road beverages. Smelled the BBQ and had to have a couple of their pulled pork sandwiches. Not your typical BBQ sandwich. Theirs had a significant taste difference, the flavor was sharp and afterwards we felt satiated and fresh. The sauce was more of a black pepper with a light vinegar finish. Our taste buds were perplexed; reminds me of those Cole slaw's which aren't sweet, but tart. Searching for the correct location on-line was a feat! This spot is located in a gas station, which brand I can't remember. Thinking Texaco or Phillips. Worth mention, because if you are as crazy for BBQ like me, maybe you too had hoped someone reviewed it. Yelp app. get it. read more

I've never felt more like a local Arkansan than I did when I finally decided to eat lunch at a restaurant that shares a building with a gas station. Sure, BBQ joints are typically rustic or plain old dirty, but watching hillbillies fill up their '87 Rams while I stuff my gullet didn't seem that appetizing. Nonetheless, I have concluded that Fat Daddy's makes the best barbecue in town. Their meat is insanely tender and they will cook it in the sauce (sweet or spicy) of your choice. The spicy sauce tastes mostly of pepper and vinegar while the sweet sauce is closer to Texas barbecue. The secret, dear reader, is to ask them to mix the two together when they cook your sandwich. Don't bother with the sides though; the cole slaw is nothing special (though they'll add it to your sandwich for free), the green beans always taste strangely of peanut butter, and the fries are below average. Save those calories and just get a bigger sandwich. read more

Hello all and sorry to have to do this but when you spend the better part of 4 hours heaving from eating thier tainted food the public should be warned. Ordered the medium BBQ sandwich with slaw and used the hot sauce from the table, no sides. 3 hours later the gut is on fire and must relieve itself - no details needed. I have eaten here before but not often - never will again. Quality control and food safety not a concern here. read more

They may be known for their pork but their chicken deserves another kinda rep. The poor cook has only been given black pepper to season the bird which he does with despair and abandon. Not pleasant. Beans are really great as is the lemonade. I've had more inspired Texas toast in nursing homes. read more

Fat Daddy's - The peppery chick AFTER I wiped it down - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

We love trying new places and want to be honest and open with reviews! We saw great reviews about Fat Daddy's and thought we would try it out. Unfortunately we were pretty disappointed with the food we got. The meat was dry and flavorless, green bean casserole lacked spices, and the cheesy potatoes had a harsh tasting of fake cheese. We absolutely loved the French fries with extra seasoning and could have eaten a whole bowl of those and the service was quick! read more

The food is great, Brisket, ribs, pulled pork the basics are outstanding. They have some great side dishes as well and the atmosphere is very nice. Plenty of seating so room for large parties. I definitely recommend wether you live in town or are just passing through. read more

Great little BBQ place. I liked how they have 3 different sandwich sizes. I also liked the baked beans. Friendly staff and low key. read more

Stopped in on our move out west. It's a nice restaurant right off the highway and a great change of pace from the fast food places we had been eating at. The pulled pork was amazing and they have two great sauces, hot and a sweet. Mac and Cheese was also on point as well as the beans. This would be a staple for the family if we lived in the area. read more

Don't miss this place! Best pulled pork sandwich we ever had. Mac & Cheese and Cheesy Potatoes also delicious!

This pulled pork sandwich is always worth the stop. There are always friendly faces greeting you when you order. This is a great local stop to check out if you get a chance. It is in the same structure as a gas station so it is always nice to fill up since you are stopping for some of AR's best BBQ. If you aren't shy, you should grab the Fat Daddy Sandwich but you might want to avoid trying to eat and drive because napkins will be needed. I stop in this place every chance I get and if I'm ever feeling spontaneous, they offer several other menu items that are sure to please. read more

Really, really solid BBQ place not far off of the highway in West central AR. I would usually do a more extensive review, but I just tried one thing while I was there. The chopped rib sandwich. It's made like a Memphis style barbecue sandwich with sauce and coleslaw on a nice bun with that meat. But this is unique because it is not pulled pork, it is chopped rib meat. I don't think you will run across that very often, and it is a nice change. Really good. read more

Great stop on the way east. Good, friendly service, and quick to get your food together. We got pulled pork and brisket plates. Delicious!!!

We went for pick up BBQ, Cole slaw beans and rolls. Never been here but it's southern food 2lbs of meat. So good love it, very happy happy with it. read more

My server tonight was Jennie and, ive never been more satisfied with a night out. She is so sweet, and everything was absolutely perfect! I would recommend, and I give this restaurant a 10/10. read more

Little hole in the wall. Friendly fast service. Beans were fabulous. Garlic bread was a butter toasted slice of white bread. Got in and out fast. Don't let the short 2-3 minute drive off I 40 throw you. It's easy on and off. I had the pulled pork and two sides. Hubby had brisket and same two sides: beans and potato salad. Topped it off with sweet tea. Noticed Possum Pie on the menu. read more

Fat Daddy's - a truck driving down the road - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

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This place gives a brand new meaning to "fall off the bone". Driving back home from Little Rock, while stopping to get gas, I found this small and homely building. To be honest, driving up to this small building wasn't all that wonderful with limited space, but the food was worth adding 20 minutes into my trip. I got ribs with some cheesy tots. The ribs were just wonderful on their own, but when you sit down, you're greeted by three barbecue bottles labeled mild, sweet, and hot. I tried every sauce and the best one has got to be hot. It was deceptively sweet and delicious. The sauces were just supports compared to the ribs but the ribs definitely could stand just on their own. The cheesy tots tasted like rich macaroni and cheese with a crunchy texture. This place has got to make it on your list for BBQ places to try out and it has definitely made its mark on places I'll be always visiting when I travel toward or away from Little Rock. read more

Fat Daddy's - a plate of food with a side of macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

So, when i first came there I was served great food. I learned that a rooster had been the manager at the time. They now have a pig running the restaurant and it changed it exponentially. The food took 34 hours to come out and i was very hungry. The food was very cold and it burnt my tongue. I decided that i would be better off eating at subway so i left in a sprint. Very nice air conditioning though. Subway was great too. read more

This little sandwich joint, tucked away just off I-40, just changed my life when it comes to a pork sandwich. We pulled in for gas and were lured in by an amazing BBQ smell, and with that curiosity of " does it taste as good as it smells?" your forced to buy one. Let's just say if I was anywhere in the state again I'm defiantly going out of my way to get another...maybe three or four! It's a must try. On a 1-10 it's gets a straight up 15! read more

Scrumdiddlyumptious!!! Stopped by on our last night in Arkansas from California... this place is absolutely phenomenal... best cheesy taters and mac n cheese ever... the meats are "melt in your mouth" deeelicious... you will not be disappointed!!! read more

We go to Fat Daddy's often and have never been disappointed. We love their pulled pork sandwiches, spuds, and meat platters (favorite meats are the smoked chicken and turkey, hot links, and andouille!). My husband has ordered their burrito (only sold a couple days out of the week) and I have heard it's amazing! They have the BEST sides of any BBQ place I've been to. My favorites are the baked beans and cheesy potatoes. I have also had their sautéed veggies and green beans and they are both wonderful! They have a full bar and a friendly staff. It's the perfect place to take the kids or go out with a group of friends. read more