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Good Life BBQ

4.3 (14 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Fat in my sandwich

The picture is the fat that I pulled out of my sandwich. After removing the fat I had enough meat for a half a sandwich. I feel there was no care in putting together this sandwich. It's either the staff needs training or the owner doesn't care.

Brisket and ribs
Gabriel L.

Came here after my usual spot sold out as I woke up too late. Have visited when it was Fat City BBQ quite a few times. The brisket we got was very flavorless lacking smoke/salt pepper taste. If you're craving brisket I'd ask to sample before spending money on it. Ribs are good, hopefully I just got a bad batch of brisket and it'll be better in future.

Fat City is now Good Life.
Kay K.

Fat City is now Good Life, same great BBQ. It is now run by Don Kings family, carrying on his delicious recipes. Let's get the word out "They're Back"

Loaded Potato
Yer K.

Seriously amazing BBQ! If you ever ate at Fat City this is the exact same spot just a different name! We had the barbecue burger, potato, and sliders. Sliders were yummy because you could pick three different meats so we got to sample some of them. The pulled pork potato was loaded, which was amazing. The star of the show was the burger though. That thing was loaded with brisket and a huge patty. The tater tots were also nice and crispy. Planning to go eat inside soon!

The parts I took out of my tri tip sandwich

Here is the food.. try it for yourself. I will say I really wanted to like this place, its not far from me... but I probably will look for another spot. I had the tri tip which is pictured below, thats all the stuff I took out my slider. The brisket was ok. The mac n cheese, well the picture speaks for itself. The potato wedges/ fries... ok, they needed salt. I might have went on an off day, so try it... you might like it. The customer service was good, no complaints there.

Absolutely delicious!! I came here every week when it was owned and operated by Don King, who was an amazing cook and pit master. Unfortunately, he sadly passed away a few months ago. They just reopened under a new name, but ALL of the same employees and pit masters are still working there. They are such an amazing crew and as friendly as ever. The menu and recipes are the exact same and the food is as delicious as ever!! Go visit for a great meal with incredible hospitality!!!

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2 months ago

Great food, so glad it's back. Different name, but same bbq. My son and I were quite sad when the other place closed.

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I've been here twice this week do to work. Great food and great service and I like the family atmosphere.

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If you ever ate at Fat City this is the exact same spot just a different name!

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