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    Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

    4.5 (283 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Apple pie
    Angelica Y.

    My husband and I love a good bbq spot so we stopped by on our way to Nashville. We were starvingggg and couldn't wait to dig in since we saw all the amazing reviews. To get the full experience we decided to eat in. Their drive through stayed busy so we were excited. Indoor space is small and cozy, def very warm the day we were there but manageable. We ordered two plates, ribs and pulled pork, with additional sides of Brunswick stew, apple pie and banana pudding. Unfortunately nothing was really amazing but the service. Everyone was extremely attentive and genuinely nice! The ribs were probably the tastiest order we received except it was drowned in sauce. If we knew, we would have asked for the sauce on the side. Extremely tender, possibly finished in the oven after smoking but def wrapped. I should've taken a photo, the bones were very soft. I was most looking forward to the Brunswick stew and apple pie. Unfortunately they were both a little disappointing. The stew had macaroni noodles in it and I personally don't prefer overcooked noodles so that itself made it hard for me to enjoy. The apple pie was more like a cobbler, which as long as it tastes good IDC. The wait staff and manager really hyped the pie up for us as well when serving but I couldn't bring myself to really like it. The crust was not cooked through and it looked like someone had picked at it because even though it didn't hold shape, half the top was still missing.. I did appreciate the pie being served warm. That was nice. An optional scoop of vanilla ice cream to add would have been wonderful as well because that's all I could think of while tasting it. LOL Overall, glad we stopped by and was able to check another BBQ spot off our list. Service alone is 5 stars. Maybe we just came in on a not great day because food didn't hit as we'd like but def don't let that stop ya'll from trying them out!

    Order at counter to go or order at table and dine in   They also have a drive up window
    Jessica G.

    My yelp family did not steer me wrong here on this off the path BBQ pit stop between Tenn and Ga. Yum. We always try to find random bbq spots on our road trips and you win some and you lose some. This place keeps it simple for the win. You would drive right past and miss it - so pay attention bc it's in a shopping plaza but they don't have a big sign on main road. The pork was perfection and I trusted them to put their sauce on it - not too much not too little- it was covered to perfection and tasted amazing. Chopped small and juicy still. So many places don't have traditional baked beans anymore - but they do! So good. Loved the small chopped slaw too. Also, I got a beer and atlanta has me Broke because I haven't paid $3 for a Coors in ages. Wahooo. Setup inside is minimal and has 5 tables. You can order at counter to go or sit and order at tables ..orrr wait for it -- you can order at drive through window ! Win for the locals! The owner is very attentive and you can tell he wants you to have a great experience and meal. Appreciated the attention and would def come back when passing through.

    Pulled BBQ pork plate
    Tallie W.

    The food was decent but not something to go back for. It seemed like they were out of half of the things we tried to order but they didn't let us know before giving our order. The service wasn't bad. The potato salad was my favorite part. They also got some of our order wrong and said it wasn't on their ticket.

    Loaded baked potato, don't judge me, I was getting hangry!  I also stole a rib!
    Elizabeth H.

    What a great discovery, and we will definitely be back. My husband had the small rib plate (3 ribs) and two sides. The baked beans are thick and yummy, just like my father used to make. The coleslaw is finely chopped and well seasoned, we wish there was a larger portion as we could have eaten three times the amount. It's good! The star of the show were the ribs, super tender with a tangy sweet sauce. My husbands first words were..."top 5!" All the other Yelpers were right about the ribs! I had a chopped beef baked potato. It was a massive potato with sour cream, butter and cheese loaded with beef. The beef was also incredibly tender and juicy, I loved the sauce with it! Plenty to share. Great tea and $3 beers. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because the potato was a bit uncooked. Luckily it was a large potato and most of it was done. It's a quirky little spot in a parking lot, definitely family run, super friendly. A load of wood was being delivered as we left, it's the real deal. There is a little porch where ate with our dogs, so it is dog friendly. The to-go window was hopping!

    Marina C.

    We stopped in for lunch on a roadtrip, and it was a quaint little restaurant with antique/homey decor. The food was reasonably priced for the portions we got, and the meat was tender. We got sides of potato salad, fried okra, cole slaw, and corn. My favorite sides were the potato salad and coleslaw. The ribs were a bit too saucy, and the sauce was quite salty. Overall, the flavor was decent. Service wasn't the best. Our servers didn't seem too focused, and they kept chatting to one another. I had to walk up to the front cashier a couple of times to ask for extra napkins and the check.

    Cute piggies waiting for their turn in the BBQ!
    Chris K.

    Stopped in for a light dinner tonight. I had a wonderful dinner salad-generous portion and a great variety of ingredients. I also had the Brunswick stew. Could have a bit more ingredients, but the taste was great. And the price was such a bargain! My husband had a large BBQ pork sandwich which I can attest was delicious. We aren't used to a more vinegary sauce but the pork was so delicious!! Oh, and the smoky smell permeating the food and establishment was all the verification we needed to the authenticity of this great BBQ place. The staff was quick, very courteous and friendly. My main complaint/suggestion for improvement is for them to add more exterior lighting. Let the world know where you're at!!

    Large rib plate, 4 bones. Look at the smoke ring!
    Jason T.

    I have been to Pappy's Smokehouse, Oklahoma Joe's, Arthur Bryant's, and Q39 and the ribs here are right on par with the big boys. Perfectly smoked with a huge smoke ring and very tender. The ribs are 5 stars. The sauce was plain and didn't do much for me, but the ribs didn't need it. I got tater tots and beans for sides. They were good, but nothing special. My daughter got chicken fingers and fried pickles. She said they aren't her favorite but they were good. The onion rings were very good, better than the sides I got. I will definitely be back for a slab of those perfect ribs.

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    7 months ago

    So yummmmmmy!!!!! Some of the best BBQ in the area. The owner was very attentive even as it got busy.

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    9 months ago

    Food was amazing. Small space with only a few tables but the food definitely made up for the ambiance. Friendly and helpful staff.

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    Cute small place. Food was delicious! We stopped on our drive through. Lots of regulars came in.

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    Great BBq and sides. Had the ribs and love them. Their house sauce is good. My wife had the pork and also thought it was great.

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    Sugar's Ribs

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    4.1(835 reviews)
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    Absolutely loved this place! It's a counter-service spot, but the experience felt way higher than…read morethat. My friend and I both ordered the three tacos -- one of us got brisket and the other got pork butt -- and we shared. Everything was tender, flavorful, and so good. We both got mac & cheese on the side, and it was amazing. Once you sit down, there's a whole lineup of sauces to choose from, which was super fun to try. And even though it's not table service, there were always staff walking around checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Huge plus. They also have goats outside the restaurant and actually give you lettuce to feed them, which was such a unique, unexpected touch. Overall, great food, great vibe, and such a memorable experience. It's on the corner of a hill right when you pass out of Chattanooga so you can't miss it!

    While the service was out of this world, the BBQ left much to be desired…read more I ordered brisket and ribs. The brisket I received was very fatty and the ribs were oddly greasy. Neither were sauced and while the sauces on the table were plentiful, they were watered down. Too liquid to really stick to the meat and provide any flavor. Sad because the options looked interesting yet fell flat on taste. I absolutely loved the location. Up on hill, overlooking the skyline of Chattanooga was a beautiful site. It offered a relaxing diner feel with a good amount of space to enjoy my meal without other patrons being on top of me.

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    4.3(366 reviews)
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    We asked someone for a bbq recommendation and was directed here to "the best bbq in Chattanooga"…read more The sausage is phenomenal, the brisket is great, the potato salad is next level, and the chicken is so juicy. The banana pudding was excellent as well.

    I have to update my review and take away a star. We don't visit Chattanooga often, but on our last…read moretrip, 2 years ago, we discovered Edley's BBQ and decided it would be our go-to BBQ spot whenever we're in town. Customer service and atmosphere are still solid, and the presentation of the food was great! Everything looked delicious when it arrived. This time, I decided to try something different and ordered the smoked wings platter with white BBQ sauce, baked beans, and potato salad. Jalapeño Cornbread was added to each meal. Unfortunately, the smoked wings were a letdown. They had a fatty underdone texture that was unappealing. It was almost as if a step was missed in the cooking process. They were just too soft for my liking. Also, I'm not a fan of Jalapeño Cornbread. I prefer my Cornbread without the jalapeños, but I ate most it anyway. For some reason, the Jalapeño Cornbread had a dish soap taste to it. It was weird. On the positive side, the baked beans were flavorful with a nice kick, and the potato salad was just as good as I remembered. Is Edley's still our go-to BBQ spot? Absolutely! Will I order the smoked wings again? Definitely not.

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    NEXT LEVEL smoked BBQ ribs! Generous portions at amazing prices with super friendly service. The…read morecoleslaw is fresh with crunchy cabbage with a slight tang... not that floppy sweet coleslaw mess many restaurants serve. The rib plate had at least 5 ribs with smaller cuttings of the cartilage ends tucked under the ribs! You know it's done right when you can chew the cartilage and the meat "nearly" falls off the bone. If the meat really does fall off, it's overcooked. Not here. Cooked to perfection. Next time I'll try the beef plate.

    We were traveling through Chattanooga and I googled Barbecue Restaurants and Chatt came up, so we…read morethought we would give it a try. We ordered a Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad and Fried Okra. We had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and it was one of the best, we've ever had, very hefty and messy, the barbecue sauce was amazing. The potato salad was also amazing and a nice portion. We've never had Fried Okra before and was a little reluctant, but to my surprise it was delicious. This was the first restaurant we tried in Chattanooga and if the others are as good, we will look forward to returning to Chattanooga. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful! As you can tell from my review, we totally enjoyed Chatt Smoke House and I highly recommend it to everyone and hope others review it, so it can move up on the list.

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