We pass through Troy about twice a month but only discovered Hooks a few months back. WOW, had we…read morebeen missing out. Now we always make sure there's time to stop in! When you pull up and smell that heavenly smoke you know you're in for a treat. And treat it is, great pork, tender and juicy. And the folks at Hooks don't drown it in their delicious sauces, cause the meat is too good for that. Plus the best fried okra I've had in years. Great atmosphere too, plenty of good natured banter behind the counter, and genuine concern that you get a really, really good meal at an exceptionally fair price. Want barbecue, you gotta stop in and see Ken and the big hearted crew, once you do you'll get hooked on Hooks just like me! Delicious!

Food was amazing. We were driving through to grab some lunch. This BBQ reminded us of how BBQ…read moreshould taste. We have high standards for BBQ, we compare a life long BBQ restaurant that is no longer in business to all others. This is by far the best we have had since.

Excellent brisket! Worthy of a Texan. Delicious and fast. Sauce is sweet, homemade coleslaw and…read morepotato salad, and sweet tea is on point. Yum!!

The corndog and onion rings were excellent. The service was very fast and hospitable. The pool…read moretables are a fun addition to the good meal.

Best bbq ever! Don't miss the chance to experience big daddy's bbq. Portions are huge! Potato was…read moreperfect.

A MUST try! They make you feel like family and serve amazing food! What an amazing experience and…read moreyummy food!

Tried this place a few times and can report that it's both delicious and consistent…read more Huge portions. If you order a plate, there will be leftovers. I've tried the chicken, the pulled pork and the smoked conecuh sausage and I can never decide which to get, so typically I'll just get the 3 meat plate, order all of them, and take a ton of leftovers to munch on the next day. The meats are good enough that you don't need to drown them in sauce. The people are super friendly and accommodating. The place is clean and has plenty of seating as well as a drive thru in case you want to call it in and pick it up in a hurry. Overall a solid spot that won't disappoint. If you're in the area and considering it, go ahead and give them a try.

Well, after a long day and a beautiful skies with lots of traffic, we arrived. And the jury is in…read moreafter a very brief deliberation. Smells like barbecue. Looks like barbecue. The end....well, let's not be too hasty. For locals, the jury seems to say thumbs up, but for us the thumbs are mostly horizontal or down. Plenty of parking. Delightful smoky aroma surrounds the building and continues inside this rustic-looking building (painted battleship gray on the outside...but cabinesque inside. Orderd at the counter...and prompt service followed. The pulled chicken had a lightly smoked flavor that I enjoyed, but that was it...it was simply too dry. The pulled pork was similarly dry and even the addition of what I assumed was house -made sauce (ketchup-vinegar--devoid of spices) didn't help. (Caveat - we got there near the end of the day, so maybe the meats sat in the warmer/smoker too long? If so, our bad.) A skinny, crispy-skinned sausage was the star for me. I asked the host what kind it was (assuming it might be Conecuh. But she couldn't tell me who made it except "some company in Andalusia." Nevertheless, nameless as it was, the sausage was definitely the best thing on the plate. Baked beans looked good - thick with lots of little strands of meat (I think) but lacking any distinctive flavor. Collard greens were tender but lo-taste as well. Slaw was really chunky - not shredded - and lackluster. Mac and cheese was good...(and ended up being the only thing my wife finished on the plate.) Three draft beers on tap. Well, that is, three taps but only one beer to sell - Genessee Light. I watched as the bartender poured it, but it had so much head, he actually had to spoon the foam repeatedly off the top before he got a glassful. Cold but .....well, just cold. Finally as a parting observation. At least two different ketchups on the tables: Del Monte & some generic or food service brand like White House (couldnot read the label). Other add-on sauces? One bottle at the cash register of PF Chang's pepper sauce...and one bottle of chipotle hot sauce with a green label. The contents were so dark I couldn't tell what it was. I tried the Trappey's pepper vinegar and it too was well.... let's just say that's all for tonight. Please give Bush's BBQ a try....I'm only one reviewer and you might fare better.

Took the family to a water park in LaGrange and was desperately seeking real food…read more Now I am from GA and love BBQ. I do a bit of my own as any true Georgian does. And my BBQ is pretty darn good. When it comes to eating out I have a rule that the place has to make something or do it in a way that is either cheaper than I can do or make better than I can make it. Hog Daddy's nails both of those points. My kids are quite picky eaters. They tend to gravitate to the typical 6-year-old habits of chicken strips and other fried foods. My girls were not pleased that I chose Hod Daddy's at first. Then they tried it and asked me to go back the next day and get more. The girls loved the pulled pork sandwich which they said "needed nothing else, it was so good." He even chopped up a 1/4 chicken leg for my twins that wanted chicken instead of port. That was not on the menu but he obliged as he saw I had my hands full with these picky girls. They loved the chicken sandwich! My wife and I got the Pulled Pork and Ribs platter. Between the two of us, we had Brunswick Stew, Potato Salad, and Baked Beans as sides. As you know, you can judge a place on it's stew. Hog Daddy did not disappoint. His Brunswick Stew was FIRST RATE. The pulled pork was top notch. Juicy and did not need sauce. The ribs were perfect. Fell off the bone and were also juicy and full of flavor. My wife and I were stuffed about half way through the platter. It was a TON of food at an amazing price. We stopped in the next day and picked up more food for the drive home. Stop in here if you are in the mood for BBQ you will love it. The kids will love it. This is some great BBQ. PS: I sampled the Chicken and Dumpling Soup. OMG if you have the opportunity to get some, do it.. you do not know what you are missing. I don't care if it is 95 degrees outside, this soup is worth it. Bummed I did not get a bowl while I was there.

Great Que at this place, my wife and I were up visiting GWL from Augusta with the kids and really…read moreenjoyed the nicely smoked food for excellent prices. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area. You can tell the owner really takes pride in the food quality and provides very friendly service. A place you'd want to grab and go and don't forget to get some extra sauce (about $2), it's clearly made in house and very delicious depending on the style you might prefer. You will want some more of it. We tried the brisket, chicken, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and some great sides especially the beans and potato salad (good spice flavor balance). My family all enjoyed making sandwiches from our various well smoked meats. One thing I would consider is a bit more heat, but I'm sure every area and individual has their own preferences. All around excellent value and deliciousness!

5-star owner and service, but BBQ is not up to southern standards. It's all about the smoke, but…read moreunfortunately all the meat we had here was dry as a bone. Sauces were very tasty as were the sides. Tea is perfect. The staff was accommodating, and the decor style well represents a proper BBQ shack. But moisture is much needed in the pork and ribs. Maybe stick to the brisket, or ask for a sample to decide what's best before ordering.

Awesome food and owner is the best in providing best service. Best barbecue and Cole slaw ever!…read moreYou one disappointed.

Doesn't look like much from the outside. But the food was delicious and the workers were very sweet…read moreand accommodating!

I was in town for work. One of the gentlemen I was working with told me that he and his wife own…read moreit. I made a point to be sure we ate there as a group to help his business. They have a room on the side for large parties. There were about 15 of us, so they sat us on that side and we were able to spread out and enjoy our meal. The food was excellent, the server was attentive to the needs of everyone. Quaint little place that is a perfect fit in this quaint little town.

Ordered large pizza with green peppers, pepperoni, and mushrooms. Must have been a shortage of the…read moretoppings since barely could find any on the pizza....not hand tossed crust. Disappointed since decor is NY Yankees. Definitely not NY style. 3 stars for friendly cashier only.

Found this place while on a road trip thanks to other Yelpers! So glad we did and will remember to…read morestop in again the next time we come this way. Don't let the unremarkable outside fool you, really good food from scratch will be awaiting you inside. Super friendly staff. Bathrooms are kept clean! The owner saw me admiring some of the celebrity photographs on the walls and realizing I was a newbie came over to chat about a few of them.

If I could rate this 0 stars I would. Horrible staff especially dennis. food was cold and bland…read more 0/10 do not recommend

BBQ is a gem of the American countryside dining. Partially, because the only other alternative is…read moretypically fast food. But, that would not be a fair description of this tradition: BBQ is an incredible style of cooking and spots like this represent this tradition well. BBQ 65 is conveniently located right off the interstate in a gas station in a saloon like building that has a beautiful character from the outside. Open since 2010s, this spot has started to earn its place in the BBQ world, albeit being newer to it. There is an indoor seating inside near the gas station shop aisles. The ribs are cooked well with a nice wood profile, but neither very delicate nor particularly notable for their flavor of the meat itself, with smoke notes dominating. The quality of pork itself and the slightly tougher preparation could be better to rival Alabama's best. The BBQ sauce is loaded up with vinegar, completely overpowering the meat if consumed together, although to be fair, this may be a matter of preference for some BBQ lovers. The star of the show is potato salad which was perfectly balanced on its acidity, sweetness and overall flavor. As a whole, BBQ 65 is a pleasant stop to experience some traditional southern cooking and support a local business instead of tossing money into another "by the exit" fast food chain.

Yelp's driving directions wrongly told us to turn west from I-65 to get here. Actually, this…read morerestaurant is just EAST of I-65. The restaurant was closed today (a Friday), for some reason anyway.