We had a little bit of everything today. We picked up the family meal #1 and it was said to feed 4-8 people. This meal is a serious feast we had 8 and we have a fair amount of leftovers. The meal had hotlinks, ribs, chicken, and tritip. Everything was great I used a bit of the BBQ sauce to try it out but everything was great as is. Baked beans were very good. Not your typical out of the can flavor you get elsewhere. Same goes for the potato salad and coleslaw were good too. Was not over powered by sweetness. This is the first time I have been able to finish more than just a bite of coleslaw. I would recommend this place for anyone looking to please a group or on a day to treat yourself. I'm looking forward to going again. This has replaced my other bbq place in Carmichael. read more

This is my go to place on Friday. Anxiously awaiting my email to tell me the days special. Love it all. read more

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My first time stopping by this establishment and I'm very disappointed in the quality of the food. Tri-Tip was clearly not done and the Ribs were tasteless. I ended up throwing everything in the trash just a waste. I paid $26 and I even tipped. Got Home ready to eat with my family. Ran into this nightmare. I will definitely not be returning friendly server but food is horrible. I definitely know my bbq and this was not it . I will continue to travel outside of Sacramento to get my bbq fix cause this wasn't it. Thanks but no thank you. Definitely not worth 5 star review like most of the ones I saw on Yelp that compelled me to stop by and give it a try . No wonder why I kept passing it up should of followed my instincts on this one. read more

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It's just me & the husband, so we always order a 1/2 bbq chicken & bbq ribs. As always, cooked to perfection and delicious!

I had the three meat combo (chicken, ribs and brisket) and the brisket by far was my favourite. The BBQ sauce, baked beans, and potato salad were fantastic. Friendly staff, plenty of parking. When I crave bbq brisket, I will come back to Hickory Hanks. read more

Hickory Hanks BBQ - brisket, beef ribs, quarter bbq chicken, garlic bread - Caterers Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Amazing staff and most of all BBQ. Hanks has become our Friday go to for a perfect Family meal. Brisket, Ribs and the pulled pork are excellent along with all the sides you really can't get better. read more

Hickory Hank's is a local catering business that opens their walk-up style window to the public every Friday evening. Have wanted to try this "hidden local gem" for some time now. We ordered a bit of everything. THE PROS: First-off, it's a pretty good value. We got a combo that had beans, JoJos, Chicken, ribs, tri-tip, hot links and garlic bread. We added a 1/2 lb each of pulled pork and brisket. All total about $30. The house made BBQ sauce was tangy, but not sweet. I really liked that none of the meats came covered in sauce. The beans were mild and gentle in flavor. Not sticky-sweet like something from a can. THE CONS: For us, there was a bit of hit-and-miss with the meats. The food is not pretty to look at. The tri-tip and brisket were just average, perhaps a bit overdone. Virtually no pink at all. The garlic bread was light on garlic and not at all soft or buttery. Dry, hard and crunchy is how I would describe it. The chicken was moist, but my wife and I differed on if it had any real flavor. BOTTOM LINE: Overall not bad, but not outstanding either. The ribs and the hot-links were by far the best flavors and tenderest meats. The brisket and pulled pork really showcased the smoke. The JoJos were tasty. The tri-tip and brisket will probably be better as a sandwich, and may benefit from some sauce. I really want to support the local people and businesses in our town, and I don't have any problem going again. I think most people will think the food is fine, but I can't really say that it was unique or outstanding. read more

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Pulled pork has an excellent flavor. Slightly dry. Great sauce. $4 small coleslaw was less than 1 measuring cup and was BLAND. RECOMMEND the meats, don't recommend the coleslaw. read more

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Gal in the window is the sweetest. Takes care of me and my dawg. Food comes fast and hot. Wish they were open more days of the week

We used Hanks for our wedding in 2022 and now for our office Christmas party...he does not disappoint! The meat was delicious and tender and the sides were spot on! Thanks Hank! read more

The Family #1 - A BBQ Smorgasbord...or is it? The Meats - 1/2 rack of Spare Ribs, a Whole Chicken, Tri Tip and Hot Links. The aroma from the back seat had my mouth watering as I drove my bounty home. And it didn't disappoint as I cracked each container open. They all were tender and juicy and made my tummy happy. (The Tri Tip could have been rarer for me but if you like yours on the medium side with a hint of pink this Tip's for you.) My faves: the Links which were spicy but not overly so and the Ribs that practically fell off the bone and weren't drowning in sauce! The Sides - Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Bread. The Beans were probably the best of the bunch and that's not saying much. The Potato Salad and Coleslaw both lacked something (taste) so were just MEH. They were running out of Coleslaw so I got a Mac and Cheese instead. But I think they ran out of Cheese too because cheesy it was not. The Garlic Bread was not garlicky either but at least still edible. Not my fave: The Mac and (a little) Cheese. When the lid came off I saw nothing but creamy goodness. The first bite had me looking for that emergency blue box in the pantry. Enough said. I'll definitely be back when I'm in need of a Link and Rib fix. Although, next time I'll go with the Meat by the pound and skip the sides! read more

Hickory Hanks BBQ - The Family #1 - Caterers Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Hank knows his bbq!!! We booked Hank for our wedding 9.19.21 and everything turned out delicious. We went to the hickory hanks location first for the tasting and he greeted us with a monstrous platter of BBQ that could've fed 4-5 people. He won us over with the pulled pork, brisket, famous sausages stuffed with cheese and his hospitality. He also has a wide variety of sides including grilled corn, grilled veggies, fruits, etc for people who wants to include more health to their BBQ. When our wedding was approaching Hank came out to our house a few days beforehand to check on the space for his bbq truck and buffet set up. On the big day his team showed up and cooked a feast for us! We requested for the mac and cheese to be extra cheesy and Hank delivered! It was probably one of the crowd favs. Everyone loved the food and were asking for leftovers to bring home! Some of them even wants Hank to cater their next events. Overall Hank knows how to cook a mean bbq dinner and we will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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Celebrated our daughters wedding last weekend.Everything was delicious the tri tip was tender and cooked perfectly and if you've never had Hanks mac n cheese you better go get some yummy.Our guests enjoyed the menu immensely!!!!Nicole was fantastic keeping us updated on service time, she was helpful and informative.  Thank you and your staff for a fabulous meal that everyone enjoyed , my favorite your grilled vegetables. read more

I tried the barbecue chicken and it tasted as if it was baked in the oven and then barbecue sauce placed on top of it. The brisket, however, smelled smoky and tasted incredibly smoky with a nice hickory flavor. It is only open on Fridays which sucks. Most of the food I would not eat because I don't eat pork however, the food that I could eat was all right but I have to say the brisket was really good. The parking is really comfortable and they have a garden out there. There is no inside seating to eat, just some tables on the outside. On nice days it is very nice to be there. Service was good although extremely slow. I tried to go back, but it is not convenient to only be open on Fridays and if I'm not on that side of town then it's a No go. read more

Awful! I had the 1 meat combo with barbecue beans and potato salad. Three little pieces of tri tip that I couldn't cut with a knife. The tiniest container of BBQ beans and a little bigger container of potato salad and a totally saturated greasy garlic roll. This cannot possibly be the Hickory Hanks from long ago. The food was terrible and a rip off for $14.00. I will not eat here, again. There are ten times better BBQ places to eat at. read more

Some of the best fresh BBQ in town. Authentic and made to order. First had this catered at a wedding at Gibson Ranch. I was really impressed and couldn't stop raving about the flavor then. Finally giving their location off Elkhorn boulevard a visit and it's super convenient. Parking is a breeze and there's ton of it too. A few tables to sit and enjoy the country music playing. The guys working the window are helpful and friendly. Can't miss the big sign with B-A-R-B-Q written on it neither lol. Try the hot links! The tri tip is killer too. Can't forget the beans! read more

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Excellent BBQ at a decent price...#1 value rib meal was delicious...ribs were very tender....Mac and cheese was very good...bbq beans were great as well....highly recommended read more

I used hickory hanks for a catering event in the Sacramento area. The quality of the food was very good and they showed up on time. I would definitely use them again!! read more

Purchased 2 pounds of brisket on 4/1/22. There was so much fat throughout the meat the consistency was like chewing putty. The smoke flavor was too strong and overwhelming my wife and friends suspect they used liquid smoke. The BBQ sauce was too vinegary. The vinegar tang was way too strong. Beans were tough and under cooked. I gave my brisket to my friend who is a culinary chef that recommended the place. He was embarrassed he mentioned the place and swears it used to be better. The flavor of the beans were good. Will not return or recommend. read more

I ate here for the first time today and it was amazing! It's a great setup for eating outdoors or taking to go. The meals are reasonably priced and the portions were huge! I got the tritip and ribs combo and my son got the chicken and tritip combo. Both were great! There were alot of sides to choose from so I can't wait to go back and try something different. Highly recommend.. wish they were open more often but it's worth the wait until Friday! The staff was also super friendly. read more

We used Hickory Hanks to cater an event for around 200 people. The people, service, and food was excellent. We are looking forward to using them for a future event! Thank you so much! read more

Good and friendly people. Meat is above average. Last couple times I've gone wasn't as good as I remember but I'd still recommend this place. Haven't been able to try any desserts yet read more

Hank recently catered an event for us. We had roughly 120 guests and received nothing but compliments on the food! Their food was consistently good tray after tray. They were on time, reliable and Hank was the nicest person I had to work with during this event. If you have an event large or small and want the best food around with the nicest person to work with please don't hesitate to use his services. I wish I could give you more than five stars. Thanks for helping make our event so special. read more

Hickory Hanks has been our go-to BBQ caterer for special events for 25 years. They are consistently delicious, generous portions, reliable, friendly family-style service. The links are so good, the baked beans are done perfectly. Can't say enough good things about them. We're looking forward to the next time! read more

Our wedding was perfect! Thank you for the amazing food, the awesome crew and for making it all seamless! I highly recommend the potato salad, as the bride I stuffed my face! The sausage appetizers were so good! How lucky are we, you are local to us! Thank you again. read more

I hired Hank for a family event and it was so easy to coordinate. We have 30 people and ordered 4 meats and 3 sides. Chicken, hot links, tri-tip, and ribs were so delicious. The staff came and delivered everything to our home in Folsom. Catering included food warmers, serving utensils, and cutlery with full set up. I would highly recommend using this company you're having a large event and enjoy BBQ. read more

Hickory Hanks has catered 2 summer parties for us. Last year they cooked at our home and this year they delivered. The food and service were excellent both times. I love the mac & cheese, but the biggest hit was the sausages (order extra ). read more

Great company to work with, took care of employee holiday dinners at my past job and company picnics for my current job. Awesome staff that goes above and beyond to get everyone taken care of. Food is delicious and hands down best hot links ever ! I highly recommend using them for any event read more

Really good barbecue ! Brisket , ribs , hot links , and Jo Jo's their strong points my opinion! Although everything is really good and great customer service Nicole is a sweet heart this place takes really good care of their customers. It's a must try if your in the mood for barbecue I've introduced it to 3 of my friends and they love it. read more

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Hickory Hanks BBQ is absolutely the best! They have mouth watering, tender meat and great sides. They catered an event for me and everything including the presentation was perfect. I highly recommend Hickory Hanks BBQ! Sue Frost read more

Great bbq platter. Really worth the drive there. We will be going back for more delicious food. read more

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This was my 2nd time getting food the 1st time the food was fantastic today when I picked up the food Tri tip was really really rare the chicken was dry and the ribs were no meat just fat on them will not be going back read more

Wow!! Amazing BBQ. Had the tri-tip sandwich and it was sooo tender it comes with grilled onions and mushrooms. Great find!! read more

Hickory Hanks BBQ - Caterers Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Hank is the man! We usually get the ribs and hot links. Never fails, always super good Q! Only open Wednesday & Friday. If you have a party or event, he caters! Best BBQ in this area! read more

We got the Super Bowl package and it was incredible. The variety and amount of food was actually more than we imagined. They also have great specials every Friday. read more

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got the tri tip sandwich with a side of coleslaw. sandwich was great and coleslaw was nice and fresh. customer service is great and they had my order ready in no time! definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking for some bbq. read more

Hickory Hanks BBQ - tri tip sandwich - Caterers Near Me - Rio Linda, California

First visit, tried bbq brisket-tender smoky lean Pulled pork-tender sweet moist good smoke Tri tip -lean,tender slightly dry but ok w/ a smear of bbq sauce. All & all good effort on meats. Beans avg., ok. potato salad heavy on pickle juice not a repeat. fries -krinckle cut avg. Garlic bread not a repeat Summary: meats yes, sides weak Pork ribs, chicken, i would like to try next time. read more

Easily assessable parking lot plenty of identifying company signs. The owners super friendly and fast service. We ordered a whole rack of St. Louis ribs. Really excited to get home to eat my ribs. I was so disappointed. Their appearance was dry and the taste was tough and favoredness. I poured the sauce and the favor didn't improve. I read the review and thought wow I must be missing something must be wrong with me. Perhaps, I'm spoiled with my husband bbq. read more

Me and my uncle live about 10 min away we always passed this place up.. But I'm glad we stopped in today which happens to be the only day they're open! Delicious BBQ sauce, Great combo deal ($16.95+tax, Includes BBQ chicken, HOT links, Tender Ribs, Tri-Tip, Beans, and a side w/th Garlic Bread). Sides: Mac n Cheese, Potatoe Salad BBQ Chicken: 7/10 HOT links: HOT Ribs: 8/10 Tri-Trip: 9/10 Beans:1/10 Mac n Cheese: 5/10 Potatoe Salad: 3/10 BBQ sauce: 10/10 Garlic Bread: 8/10 read more

I ordered catering for a party. They delivered everything on time and set it up for me. The food was wonderful. The ribs and mashed potatoes were the favorite. The bbq chicken was also good and making for great leftovers. This was our first experience with this business and now intend to visit on Fridays to try other menu items. read more