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This is when I open the box up, ribs, and hot slaw
Christian M.

So this barbecue place was interesting to me. As soon as I opened up the box, you just got hit with the smack of smoke flavor more than any of the other ones. The ribs were different than the other ribs I had at the other places as well the smoke flavor hit you from the first bite, which was great. So I think these are my favorite ribs. I eat this week as far as the sides go. The baked beans reminded me of the baked beans I had as a child, the better, so I love the flavor of them if you don't know, but they were my favorite from the other places I went to. The coleslaw, the the regular one was the best law I had in town. The hot coleslaw which I've never had before and never seen was hands-down, my favorite I have never had a coleslaw like that in my life. I loved it and I love the heat. This is also my second time having Brunswick stew it was different than the first Brunswick stew I had were this was more of a stew. The other one was a little bit more of a soup. This one was awesome though I liked it. The only thing I didn't like was the pulled pork for two reasons. One it was already sauced I'm more of a dry pulled pork, 2. I like when you get the pieces of pulled pork that have the rub on it like bark I couldn't taste any of the rub, but it was still solid pulled pork just not my favorite the staff here was amazing though they hooked me up and I will be back next time. I'm in Dalton.

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Rj B.

I'm from North Carolina where BBQ is everywhere. The feud between Western (red sauce) and Eastern (vinegar based sauce) is real and constant. I like both so I don't feud about it, I just eat it. This place just missed the mark all together on BBQ. The pork was oddly textured. The sauce was weakly flavored. It was piping hot though. I had fried okra to go along with it. The okra was VERY good. It was also piping hot and had to wait a moment for it to cool before I could eat it. Their pork and beans tasted like they came straight out of the can. It wasn't a bad experience, but I wouldn't order BBQ when I go back. I'll see if they do better with some of their other vittles.

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Mitchell W.

In trying to come up with positive points a couple things come to mind. The interior design had a nice homey country atmosphere. The pie was obviously homemade and delicious. And the staff was very friendly and seemed to enjoy their jobs. Now the food portion of our experience. The barbecue chicken plate seemed like a fair price. After receiving the chicken plate it tasted very monotone and watery with slight vinegar and a hint of sweet. I love okra but it was fried way over what it should've been, some were very hollow on the inside and my baked beans tasted out of a can. I really wish they would've Spruced up the baked beans with some onions and chunks of bacon or some maple sausage. The barbecue pork wasn't really tender at all. And, it had a strange bitter flavor kind of like liquid smoke. It tasted like it was ordered pre-fabricated and not homemade. I wish they had different barbecue sauce, and hadn't put the sauce on it. And, while the barbecue sauce did taste homemade, I would've much rather of had some Sweet Baby Ray's. The macaroni and cheese was good, but it tasted like it was powdered cheese. And the mashed potatoes were good as well, but again I'm pretty sure they were instant. Overall, it was a subpar experience and I do not think we will be returning to John's barbecue in Dalton, GA.

John's BBQ Pork Sandwich w/hot slaw. One of the tastiest things on Earth!
S L.

Johns BBQ is a local treasure to the Dalton area. Four generations of my family have enjoyed their consistently delicious food. The serve sliced/chopped pork, chicken and beef BBQ along with nice selection sides. Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers are wonderful too. They also serve a great southern classic Hamburger steak. The pork sandwich w/hot slaw is the stuff of legend, I have yet to find its equal. Homemade chocolate, coconut and peanut butter pies are sublime. What's most appreciated is that the quality of food is great and it hasn't changed a bit since my Grandad used to bring me here 30yrs ago.

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1 year ago

Had BBQ and sides catered for about 40. Food was served hot, was tasty, service was excellent. Also a great place for a quick BBQ plate.

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1 year ago

Everything is really delicious!!! Highly recommend this place. The service is awesome and the prices are good. Very friendly Staff.

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Some darn good bbq! The hot slaw is unique and delish. Customer service is superb. The family meals are a good value.

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9 years ago

Never disappointed when I stop in for a meal. I don't get to come here often, but when in Dalton I make it a point to do so.

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