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    Holy Smoke BBQ

    4.2 (29 reviews)
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    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Bbq pork loaded potato
    Bailey B.

    After a day of working nearby, I stopped in to Holy Smoke BBQ for a late lunch. I'd had this place bookmarked for a while so I was excited for a chance to try it. The restaurant was empty at about 1:30, but that's not too surprising - not exactly usual lunch hour lol. They have a drive through and a dine in area, but I wanted to enjoy the air conditioning and decompress, so indoors I went. I was greeted warmly by a woman at the counter. Her sunny and helpful disposition was the highlight of the experience; all of the service was great. She chatted with me and told me she could answer any of my questions and she was also kind enough to bring my food out to me. They have a medium-large size menu for a bbq place. Not knowing what to really expect, I went for what I view as the "safe" option of a loaded bbq potato and a drink. They serve Pepsi products, which is more than okay for me. I don't remember the exact price but I remember thinking it was pretty reasonable for what I got. The potato was very large but I was sadly rather underwhelmed. The butter substitute and sour cream were served on the side, which isn't my preference (I think it works better if you let them melt into the warm potato beneath the meat and cheese), but my main problem was I thought the pork just wasn't that good. There were a lot of tough and dry pieces and it didn't have a ton of flavor. Lastly, the bacon bits were the bright red kind you sprinkle on a fast food salad -- not what I was hoping for when the lady at the counter told me bacon bits came on the potato. On the bright side, the potato was cooked nicely, very hot, and was quite large. The restaurant was mostly clean and cool although there was a fly or two dead on the windowsill by where my table was pushed up to the wall. Overall, this is an average bbq spot compared to the several I've tried in the Hartselle area. If I return in the future, I'll probably try a different meat or new sides or something.

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    6 months ago

    Yes, I love their baked potatoes and a brisket. The food is always fresh service is fast.

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    9 months ago

    I enjoyed everything about this place. Great customer service and the food was delicious. Some of the best bbq I've ever had.

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    2 years ago

    Best BBQ in Morgan County. Wings are great. The sides are amazing too. Good people work there.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and very nice people who own and work there. I usually get stuffed potato or ribs and they are always good

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    4 years ago

    One of our favorite BBQ places around. Nothing beats their BBQ sandwiches with a side of Bart fries with ranch.

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    6 years ago

    Very good smoked wings. Brisket sandwich is one of the best on the County also. Sandra is excellent at the register also.

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    10 years ago

    The food was great I'm a truck driver I'm going back for seconds before I leave also they Banana pudding wasssss Delicious !!!!!!!!

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    10 years ago

    Best smoked wings I've eaten! And I've had my share! Looks like a hole in the wall, but go in!! They treatment you like an old friend.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious pulled pork! Fast service. Don't let the exterior fool you, you won't regret it!

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    The only thing I don't like is the white sauce--I prefer the more "traditional" white sauce served by Bob Gibson's.

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    Southern Hickory Barbecue - Loaded pork potato

    Southern Hickory Barbecue

    4.3(16 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Drive through order on a Sunday for lunch (they aren't open all day on Sunday), including 5 lb…read morepulled pork, 1/2 gal cole slaw, white sauce and regular sauce. Oh, and my mother's favorite loaded baked potato with pork, extra butter, no sour cream. I did not call ahead and anticipated a wait. Thankfully they have their system down to a science; from order time to fulfillment for my order was less than 5 minutes! And while I was waiting on my order to be filled, someone was out taking paper orders for the line behind me. (Yes, I said line...and they weren't all patient. They must have been hungry.) I've heard it said you can't screw up BBQ, but you can, and they didn't. Given the "claim to fame" is a mild vinegar-based sauce, you can't hide much like you can with a sweet, ketchup-y sauce. I wish I had a scale, because I swear there was more than 5# of meat, and 1/2 gal was a LOT of cole slaw. A lesson learned and note to the wise: when they say 3 oz per sandwich when figuring how much you will need for a crowd, go with their approximation. Ever the consummate Southern hostess, I was afraid of running out of food & ordered this larger amount. Never ran out, everyone was full and lots of leftover pork was frozen. My mother's potato was exactly as ordered, texture was great for cutting and she made 2 meals out of it. This BBQ location is a go-to for our family. Always happy to have the opportunity to get it when in town. Think I'll try the turkey next...

    I visited here last Monday for lunch while working in the Hartselle area. I had planned to eat…read moreinside but when I got there I realized it was much more of a drive through vibe so I went through the line and then drove to a nearby large lot and ate in my car. I'm honestly not sure if there's any indoor dining or not, but it worked out fine for me. They were reasonably busy at around 1 PM - maybe 3 cars ahead of me. I got through quickly enough and was able to place my order probably in less than 10 minutes. The menu isn't super easily viewable from the line so know what you want beforehand! The lady at the window was pleasant enough. I ordered a pulled pork potato and a large (they mean it when they say large!) sweet tea. I thought the price was VERY reasonable - I got out for only around $12 for a plenty large lunch. As far as bbq taters go, this isn't the monstrously large kind you'll find at Lawlers or the nearby Pigskin BBQ, but it is certainly big enough for a filling meal. The potato was cooked nicely. I was pretty happy with the pork, too -- good consistency/pull, and I could actually taste the smoke! My one complaint is that the sour cream and whipped butter spread (not real butter) came on the side. I very much prefer restaurants to apply those ingredients themselves so they can melt into the potato beneath the hot meat and cheese. Also, real butter would've been my preference, lol. Overall though, very solid potato and bbq for a very reasonable price. I would certainly return for a tasty local lunch.

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    Pigskin All Sports Bbq - Chocolate pie to go

    Pigskin All Sports Bbq

    4.4(14 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I walked into Pig Skin BBQ thinking I'd just get a little nibble, and I walked out fuller than a…read moretick on a hound dog! The food was heavenly. The moment I opened the door, that smoky aroma just wrapped around me like a warm hug from my late Aunt Marlene. I ordered the pulled pork platter, and oh my... that meat was so tender I swear it practically jumped onto my fork on its own. The sauce had just the right balance--sweet enough to make you smile, but with a little kick that reminded me I'm still alive and kicking too. And don't even get me started on the mac and cheese... so creamy it could make a grown man cry. If you're thinking about trying Pig Skin BBQ, stop thinking and go! I'm already planning my next visit, and I might even bring my bible study ladies--if I feel like sharing. LOL!

    I give the food around a 3.5 but the service was outstanding so I'll round up to a 4…read more I visited this bbq spot after spending the day working in Hartselle. I found the parking lot a little hard to access (the way the roads cross in front of the restaurant is a little wonky) but once you're in it's a spacious lot. I was pleased to find you could actually smell the smoke from the parking lot. Usually a good sign. It's an order at the counter type of place. Not a ton of tables, but I'd say it feels much homier than a lot of other small bbq joints. I used the restroom after placing my order and found it immaculate. Great job! They have a fairly large menu but I went with a tried and true favorite of mine: a loaded pork potato. I had a large sweet tea to drink and also got a slice of chocolate pie to go for later at home. I thought the price was maybe a tiny bit high (~$17), but prices are high everywhere and then again the portion sizes were immense. The service really was lovely. The lady working at the register was just super warm and considerate. Southern hospitality, I suppose! She thoughtfully packaged my pie and was even kind enough to bring my order to me -- more than I expect at counter service places. I also watched her be exceptionally patient with an elderly couple who had a lot of questions/requests. On to the food itself. The pork potato was the best thing I ordered, which is good since it's a bbq place first and foremost! It was an absolutely MASSIVE stuffed potato -- bigger than even Lawlers. It comes with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, chives, and your bbq of choice (pork for me). I appreciate them adding the butter and sour cream rather than serving it on the side as some places do. I find it melts into the potato better that way. The pork was tender, not too fatty, and tasted good overall, but I do think it was missing a little smokiness. For me, the sweet tea wasn't quite sweet enough, but it was passable. The large size is absolutely massive, lol. The disappointment here for me was the pie. In fairness to them, I have crazy high standards for chocolate pie and it's truly rare for a place to meet them -- my mom makes my favorite. There was a LOT of pretty flavorless meringue, which I scraped off. Underneath it, the chocolate pudding/custard just wasn't chocolatey enough for me. I like an intensely chocolatey pie and this one was just kind of bland. The crust was okay but if I had to guess I'd say likely the Pillsbury store bought kind -- understandable, since it's pretty good and homemade crust is a pain to make. Overall, though, I'd return for the pleasant atmosphere and tasty tater. Give them a try if you're in the area.

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