Best darn brisket from Florence to Huntsville imho (you can ask for lean portions or the fatty…read moresection). I don't eat pork so can't comment on that.

Rude employees does not make it worth the food. Don't ask any questions about the menu.read more

Meats and sides were absolutely amazing! We rolled past this on the way to Costco after getting off…read moreof the interstate. Decided to wait out the traffic there after getting gas. So glad that we did! We got the three meat combo with three sides. We went ahead and went with ribs which is a little bit extra. I'm so glad we did. They were fall off the bone but not wet if you know what I mean. The smoked turkey was outstanding and the pulled pork was really good. I liked their signature sauce in the pictures. They had other sauces up by the counter. It is a place your order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you sort of deal. Everyone was very nice and outgoing very helpful. Two TVs plenty of tables outdoor seating if you'd like. There was a party room it looked like as well.

I used 306 Barbecue in Athens to cater a lineal society meeting. I worked with Michelle to work out…read morethe menu details and delivery logistics. She was delightful to work with. The food delivery was scheduled for 12:00 to 12:15pm. Two gentlemen from 306 arrived precisely at 12;00. Our meeting was still underway with the Alabama Division President speaking. The gentleman were as quiet as church mice as they unpacked and laid out the food on the serving tables. I quietly met them in the hallway, paid them and thanked them for their professionalism. The food was delicious; smoked chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, dinner rolls, apple cobbler and iced tea. You can't go wrong with 306 Barbecue!

Such a friendly, 'make yourself at home' atmosphere! You can smell the barbecue smoke when you get…read morenear and it makes your mouth water. It's a super cute restaurant with a homey feel and it's right behind Kreme Delite and across from the Farmer's Market. The atmosphere is very laid back and quiet. Very relaxing. Sometimes they have live music and that's nice too. They have different special events and visitors at times but it's always advertised so you know ahead of time. There is plenty of parking across the street and it's just a short walk to the front door. The menu offers pulled pork plate or sandwich, ribs, chicken, brisket and there's even a barbecued bologna sandwich called a Buster burger. The potato salad is right on the mark with no onions. The baked beans are out of this world with pulled pork mixed in and a nice sweet, smoky flavor. We also got the banana pudding for dessert and it's so good. We've been to BawBaw's several times and we keep coming back. We've had the chicken and it was cooked to perfection. Nice and juicy inside, not dry like most barbecue chicken. But you'll still want to dip it in that delicious white sauce. So yummy. The brisket is fall apart tender and so tasty. The pulled pork is wonderful and not greasy and we love their pulled pork sandwich. The ribs are tender and flavorful. So far, everything we've eaten has been delicious and we have no complaints. We're working our way through the menu. The owners really care whether or not you enjoy your food and usually come out to chat for a bit. All the meats are cooked fresh daily and the sides and desserts are made fresh daily as well. Service is fast and friendly and the food is excellent and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back again and we highly recommend! Get you some BawBaw's barbecue! We are so glad to have this great restaurant in Athens.

A few weeks ago, I was trying to kill some time between finishing work in Decatur and a late…read moreafternoon appointment in Huntsville. I thought I'd split the difference and have a late lunch in Athens. I'd seen a video hyping up this place on Facebook very recently. I think it's a fairly new bbq spot as I don't remember seeing or hearing about it until the last 3-4 months or so. It's located in a smallish standalone building not far from the square, just a bit behind the Kreme Delite. There's a large lot nearby for parking. You can smell the smoke from outside, which tends to be a promising sign. The inside is simplistic but clean and comfortable with a decent amount of seating. Personally, I could've done without the Fox News playing on the TV (or really any news - just not the most relaxing ambience at the current point in time, lol) but it was late afternoon and relatively slow so I get playing something to help the time pass. The little stove/heater was cute. You order at the counter. They don't have a fountain drink machine yet so drink options are limited to bottled and canned drinks. The menu is somewhat small but has a large variety of bbq choices, to include pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and chicken. Sides are baked beans, slaw, potato salad, or chips. I like a larger selection of sides (largely because I can take or leave slaw and largely can just leave baked beans, lol), but I understand this is a family-run business still firing up, so it's not a huge deal. Since I wasn't too pulled by any of the sides, I wound up with a sandwich combo with chips and a bottled Diet Pepsi. Service was very welcoming at the register and brought my food out to me with a smile. Two employees/perhaps the owner also came to check on me while I was eating and get my opinion on the food. It felt thoughtful and I definitely got the sincere sense they cared. I got the sandwich all the way, which for here means it came with slaw, pickles, mayo, and bbq sauce. In the future, I'd definitely leave off the pickles just because they quickened the softening of the bun and kind of just dominated the flavor of everything else a little too much. That's okay, they were easy to remove. The slaw was also a *little* vinegary for me, but I like a super creamy slaw so YMMV. That said, I can't remember the last time I had mayo on a bbq sandwich but imo it really worked here! It added a smooth, creamy richness and I was glad it was there. The stars of the show, as I see it (bbq and bbq sauce) were everything they ought to be and I enjoyed them. The sandwich was large and had a generous portion of meat placed carefully on the bun. The sauce is a nice balance of sweet and vinegar, neither too thick nor too thin. I definitely splashed more on my sandwich because I enjoyed it so much. The pork was flavorful, smoky, and tender. There were a few pieces with bark still on them, but not too many, just enough to add a little bit of crunch. The meat was tender but not completely falling apart, which is definitely how I prefer my pulled pork. Also not greasy at all. A very good pulled pork sandwich. Surprisingly, there's not a ton of bbq restaurants in the Athens area, but of the ones I've tried, this one definitely reigns supreme. Give them a try if you're in the area; I'd definitely return when I'm around and craving bbq. I look forward to seeing them continue to grow.

A regular in my dinner rotation. Conveniently located off US 31. My favorite is the BBQ chicken…read morebaked potato. The pork BBQ potato is good too. Also the dinner plate portions are generously sized. Food quality is consistent. There are a variety of options to choose from. When in season, their Brunswick stew is flavorful and a nice way to warm up. Around dinnertime, expect to wait if you're in the drive-thru line. It moves quickly and is worth the wait.

Outstanding barbecue and home made pies!!! Service excellent and clean! Will come back!read more

food is fabulous, service is quick. This is our favorite…read morebarbecue in the Huntsville Decatur area.

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

Outstanding food and extremely kind service! This place is special! I will definitely come back…read morehere if I'm in town again

Great food! The barbecue pork has a great taste cooked to perfection. The sandwiches are juicy…read morewith the slaw. Great for lunch.

My favorite BBQ in the area. First time we went to Brook's to eat pulled pork but also bought a 6…read morepiece wings with no sauce. The pork sandwich was great but the wings were amazing! Wings smoked to perfection! We literally drove right back to Brook's and bought 24 more. We've typically waited a few minutes for our orders, but I didn't mind. If dude is bringing me those wings from the kitchen, I'm happy to wait. There were no tables in the restaurant when we were last there.

The ribs have always been my favorite, but since they were out, my husband and I ordered wings. I…read moregot the lemon pepper and my husband got another flavor. Unfortunately, my wings were not edible because they were way too salty. My husband agreed. His were good. Somebody forgot they had seasoned mine and seasoned it twice I guess. The store was closed by the time my husband arrived at our house with the food so it was too late to get the order corrected.

Just straight up one of the jewels of barbecue left in Alabama and the United States of America…read morestraight up family owned and operated as long as I can remember my 52 year-old wife more space for meetings than you can ever wanna have just a good wholesome down home barbecue joint. no need to worry about having fresh sweet tea more hush puppies or anything else you may want or need these girls or Johnny on the spot and get you taken care of and the 50 other people they take care of in a day..

Wasn't sure what to expect from this place. Liked that you could choose your sauce, but somehow…read moreadding it in after the ribs are done just seemed odd to me. Guess am so used to basting in the sauce, but I am no BBQ expert! Server was super nice. Ambiance seemed very appropriate for the place. Will have to try the fish the next time!