I cannot believe I haven't reviewed this place then I remembered I had reviewed the one at the marina that is now close. This Local Joe's is your one-stop general store as it serve up BBQ, boiled peanuts, desserts, and other snacks and special sauces you can take home. But I'm here to review the BBQ and sides. I haven't had the chicken but I have had the pork, Turkey, and ribs. Out of the 3, the turkey is the best out of the 3. That might sound crazy but they have the best turkey I've ever had. The pork is really good too but on the dry side at times. The ribs have a good rub to them but every time I have had them, they have been on the well-done side...not fall off the bone or tender but good enough to eat. The potato salad is the baked potato salad made with sour cream. I could eat that all day. Beans are leg-end-ary as they are homemade, have black pepper, and chunks of meat in it. The slaw is vinegar based. Sweet tea is always brewed fresh! Local Joe's will also give you good value for your meal. Plates run under $10 and is a good bit for the amount you pay. Local Joe's is a must stop for the BBQ fan. read more

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Always has been and I do imagine it will always be delicious food. I am able to get in and out in a triaxle dump with out any problem when running in the area. Sometime when I'm in a hurry I call and they have it ready when I get by. They are always accommodating in anyway I ask. read more

Amazing bbq spot off the beaten path. Great service and prices. Great value in the amount of food you get. Small sitting area inside.

Great smoked turkey! I like pretty much everything I've ever gotten here. The baked beans are also the best ones I've had besides my mama's. Very flavorful and goes well with the red sauce. My favorite BBQ sauce around. Great loaded baked potatoes, potato salad and the pimento cheese is the best! BBQ chicken flatbread pizza is also very good! Pies, cakes and cookies are good way to top off the meal but I usually have to wait a little while to enjoy due to being overstuffed! Also, great catering. Had it for my daughter's wedding and everything was wonderful! Not just BBQ but anything and everything you could want! read more

Dang it, we have been eating at Local Joes since they opened, for years they have been a staple. Just ate there hoping for a better meal for the price that is charged. It's ran by teenagers with Nirvana blasting ... indifference every where. Not the secret sauce this restaurant was built on, everything overpriced, food subpar and felt like we were at the Jr/Sr prom at the same time. Our last time to give them 40 bucks for a salad, lb of meat and tea. I hate it, I guess they are just tired read more

We stopped for the fried pies but walked away with so much more! Boiled peanuts, pork rinds, pimento cheese, dipping said pork rinds in hot molten pimento cheese. What a great little road side stop. read more

Great little barbecue place just right off Highway 411 . They have a different variety of food there as well if you don't want to eat a barbecue . We enjoy the food read more

Delicious food. They have all the things! It is a restaurant and convenient store all in one. We love their BBQ. Their potato salad is not to be missed. My Dad could eat all their desserts. You can call ahead and they will have your food all ready. You can all so stop by and eat in. read more

Everything here is amazing, never been disappointed from anything I've gotten here. Highly recommend the barbecue with their white sauce, their turkey is amazing, best potato salad I've ever had. And their Alabama white sauce is good on pretty much anything. They also have amazing salads especially if you get their chopped turkey on it. read more

Visited with my brother and sister-in-law in Gadsden last week and we spent a mid-day driving in the area, enjoying fall colors - we stopped at Local Joe's for lunch. I had the 'fully-loaded-nachos' w/BBQ sauce and other toppings - it was AMAZING. The service was prompt, loved the 'setting', the store, the dining area, everything about it. The cost was very reasonable for what we had. We have good places in upstate NY but we don't have this. Very much looking forward to coming back again. Thanks for a great memorable lunch. read more

Absolutely delicious food. Only reason i gave them 4 stars was from our recent visit. Ordered the family pack to go. Drove hoke with it to find they did not include buns!! Yes, I should have checked but I suppose I trusted them to get our order correct. Did not drive the 19 miles to get our missing buns. Please double check your take out orders!!! read more

Three of us ran in on a Saturday on the way to the family reunion! Oh how we prayed for black ends and no line and Hallelujah, That's what we found. The help is wonderful and so sweet. Love the way they all talk. Love this place. It goes way back to when my grandpa would buy his liquor and we were let loose in the candy aisle! We'd ride back home in the back of the truck dodging the chewing tobacco. Good times read more

Very good smoked BBQ. Always served with a smile and ambiance is like an old country store.

Local Joe's makes wonderful fried fruit pies that my grandchildren love. I always enjoy the cheerful staff, the wonderful aroma of baking and Bar-B-Que and the banter of customers. Come get your money's worth of delicious, fresh food! read more

You will get charged a Credit Card Convenience Fee here. We have liked Local Joe's in the past, but I doubt we go back. After going home, I looked at my receipt and saw where we were charged a credit card convenience fee. We were not told about the fee. I get that the cost of taking credit cards is a problem for businesses, but factor the cost into the price, not a fee. It is better to raise the price of the product and then offer a discount for cash. Next time I get barbecue, I will got to a place that wont slap a fee on without telling me. read more

Fantastic Bar b Que oh so yummy. Great baked goods too. Be sure and ask for the white sauce on the smoked chicken.

Can't go wrong at Joe's! Best BBQ in Gadsden, the most important fact to know about Joe's is- the smoker is always smoking and he is cooking in small batches. If you pull up to a BBQ restaurant without smoke rolling BEWARE! Individual stars---- Turkey-5 Chicken-5 Ribs-4 Pork-3 Ham-3 Potato Salad-5 Slaw-4 beans-3 Pork rines-5 Other available items- fresh veggies, hoop cheese, Amish goods, yard eggs, fresh baked goods, Back forty beer, and a mess of randomness that Jody finds good deals on. read more

Best smoked chicken and turkey breasts I've ever had. Moist, tender, plentiful. The employees were awesome and eagerly shared the story of the building's history. Neat knick-nacks and local items. Local wines available for sale. We sat outside under the shed and enjoyed the spring weather. Do yourself a favor and drop on in. read more

Always fantastic! We love their pork sandwiches, BBQ potato, and smoked turkey. Lots of selection and they now have cupcakes, cookies, and cake balls alongside homemade turnovers. They also carry Frios pops and other local brands. We usually get Local Joe's for any event we need to bring a meat to and we also sell it out of the band concession stand at the Etowah high school football games. It's the best around! read more

When we come to visit family in Rainbow City we always make sure that we stop in at Local Joe's. The food is amazing! I love the fact that they also sell products and produce from local farmers. The smoked turkey is full of smoky flavor and is delicious. We love the cole slaw too. It's a vinegar base and seasoned just right. All of their meats and sides are tasty. You can order sandwiches or plates or just pickup a side of ribs with their amazing BBQ sauce. Service is friendly and efficient. We always take a smoked "butt" home with us back to California so we can share the Bama love with family. They also have a dessert case and they sell wine as well. You have to try a fried pie too. When you are in Rainbow City, be sure to stop at Local Joe's - you won't regret it. read more

Stopped on a Sunday in July after 6:00 for dinner and it was the only BBQ in any direction open for 30 miles. WOW were we glad because the chopped pork was great, the BBQ beans mustardy great, the sour slaw coarsely chopped and worthy of a TV show segment. The chips were SEC southern from Golden Flake and the view of the lake from the dockside dining restful. The cruisers up and down the water were entertaining and friendly. The local Southside policeman who directed us to this place IS the local Chamber of Commerse and KNOWS southern hospitality, thank you officer. read more

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My fiancé Marion and I had to evacuate Florida due to Hurricane Irma. We stayed in beautiful quiet Gadsden for 4 days and stopped in and met Karen who was so sweet and hospitable! She immediately offered to bless us with some of her BBQ. We tried the sausage, ribs, turkey, mac and cheese, beans potato salad, and cookie sandwiches. Everything was excellent! I've had BBQ in Memphis and Austin and various other places this was right up there in those ranks. Good smokey flavor and the sauce was great too. The store was cozy and had all sorts of fun wares and everyone was extremely kind! Stop here! You won't regret it! read more

Enjoyed the BBQ, It was awesome. I like being able to find local made products on the shelf. Grabbed a, Frios pop on the way out.

Had the barbecue ribs potato salad and coleslaw highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner.

Smoked turkey is a very nice surprise. Excellent. The potato salad is also top notch. Cole slaw is quite good, a little different than most I have had. I'll be going back to try the pork, then I'll have a better basis for comparison since this is the only time I've had smoked turkey. If the other meats live up to the turkey it deserves 5 stars. Update: I returned and tried the pork. My standard for comparison in Alabama is Tin Top, down by Calera. This is not up to their standard. The meat is fine, but the sauce is lacking. This time I tried some of the pastry as well, which was very good. Overall I'll stick with the 4 star rating. read more

I loved the atmosphere. They do a great job with the store and the interior. The meat we had tasted good. The sides, however, were missing something. It wasn't a bad restaurant, but I felt the sides hurt the potential of how good this place really could be. read more

My husband and I found Local Joes for our rehearsal dinner at J&D Farms this past Saturday, and it was DELICIOUS! Perfect laid back, casual meal for a wonderful dinner for us and around 50 guests. We were very happy with the super polite, respectful servers, and we love the customized cutting board they brought us along with the super delicious meal! We HIGHLY recommend if you're going for a BBQ themed meal!! read more

Great little place. Reminds me of the country store my Grandfather had when I was young. The meat is awesome. We had Turkey and Ribs. Cant wait to return eat the pork.Sides are good. AND ITS A BAKERY AS WELL. OMG. Lemon bars, cookies, brownies, peanut butter balls, peanut brittle. WOW. AND Pork rinds, local honey, jams ,pickles, chow-chow, OMG. EVERYTHING 5 stars read more

This place was recommended by a local. I'm glad we came! The pulled pork was outstanding. The baked beans and potato salad were excellent as well! Great atmosphere off of the beaten path. Worth the trip! read more

The smoked turkey is to die for. Great BBQ, fresh baked bread, desserts, local honey, and a nice little selection of wine for starters. Recommended by friends, we make this hidden gem a day trip, and it is worth the drive. We been there several times now, and each time we find new things, along with the quality BBQ that we expect. Try it, you won't regret it!! read more

The BEST smoked turkey I've ever had. This small family owned business apparently opened about 2 years ago and has spread through word of mouth. It's not quite a farmer's market, not quite a grocery store, and not quite a restaurant. The store sells all sorts of local wares, including produce, cheese, and homemade goods. Upon stopping due to curiosity generated from the little coupon book found at various Gadsden eateries and establishments, I found Local Joe's to be a bit out of the way out of town and a place that judging from the exterior wouldn't normally stop. It was very, very well worth the drive though. Upon perusing the homemade fry pie and pork skins, I wandered into the back and met Local Joe himself, who smokes his own meats. We wanted some smoked turkey for dinner and Joe insisted we have a sample, even after telling him it wasn't necessary. The turkey melted in my mouth and was full of flavor and we wound up taking home two pounds. The whole staff was extremely friendly and I can't wait to go back and try some more items at Joe's! read more

I have been eating at local Joe's since the beginning of them serving BBQ back in 2011.In the past two years I've noticed the taste of the food is not that great at times the meat is dry and the side's are not season like before.I would give them a try every so often and it was always different.I really missed how good everything use to be.Until a few days ago my friend convince me to try little bridge marine local Joe's other location OMG so glad we went 30 minutes out of the way The Best BBQ the side items have season everything is perfectly season well worth driving pass the other location sit outside on the water and enjoy the best bbq wonderful job I'm a big fan and happy customer again read more