Good BBQ - Good Gumbo - Good God clean the place up. C'mon people - sweep the floor and remove the cobwebs from the ceiling. I'm a fan of dive bar ambiance but dirty - no thanks. The BBQ is quite tasty for these parts, the fries mushy and wishy washy, cole slaw just okay. I will be back and hopefully someone decides to don a clean rag and a vacuum cleaner and do a bit of housework. read more

Hubby and I tried out Maple City on a Monday and could not believe the portions and amazing taste!! We liked it so much we went back on Tuesday for their Tuesday Pizza Special which is Large two topping pizza for $6.99. I ordered mild wings and lemme tell you........ I was soooo impressed. Fantastic flavor!! All of their food tastes like something you would get from a 4 to 5 star restaurant. Good wholesome taste! Hubby and I are big on getting good service and they could not have been nicer!!! Each time we had different waitresses and both times they were genuinely looking for our feedback on our order. Great experience!!! Great place to bring the entire family!!! We saw several families there on Tuesday. Hubby just asked if we could go.....I looked up their number and saw this site and wanted to share! Jim and Joan McAllister Munson, Oh. read more

Stopped in with a friend, we ordered a burger and wings, food was ok but very much like bar food, very greasy but hay what to expect from a bar. Little loud in there and one thing I noticed was all the tables were all dirty and place not very well cleaned. Other than that nothing special food was all lower quality products. read more

I wouldn't recommend doing anything but drinking at this dive bar. Place is dirty, overcrowded and is stuck in the 80s. If you get food, I will get it to go read more

Stopped in this afternoon about 2:15 after driving past this place multiple times. It's a little rural roadside bar just outside of Chardon. Don't expect a posh establishment, but instead character and you won't be disappointed. It is not big inside, but also has a deck with outside seating in nicer weather. The place opened at 2:00, but the kitchen doesn't open until 4:00, so we were unable to try the food. The atmosphere was cozy and was sort of like a European pub the way it had low wood beam ceilings. It appeared clean as did the restrooms. There were many TVs that could be viewed from anywhere within. I was VERY impressed with the liquor selection for such a small bar and our tab for 6 rocks pours, 3 mid shelf and 3 top shelf was only $38. There was an ample beer selection on tap with about 9/12 being craft beers. Rachael, the bar tender, was very friendly and eager to assist. I considered it busy for 2:30 on a Tuesday. There was a self serve popcorn machine. We did look at the menu and plan to return after 4pm soon so we can try it some. They said they smoke their own pork. I recommend a stop for the bar selection, atmosphere and service and may upgrade the star rating once I've sampled some of their food. Update: we returned today, 11/4, and sampled the food. The fresh cut fries were very good (hard to mess those up!) and we had the hot maple wings. The wings were VERY large and meaty. The skin could have been a little crispier to be perfect. The sauce was flavorful with a distinct maple flavor but only a slight heat. The sauce was a bit runny to stick enough to the wing. The price was pretty comparable to similar establishments. Once again, the service was excellent! The music sucked today though, Ha! Returned again and tried the BBQ pizza with the pulled pork. The crust was excellent with a nice flavor, a crisp to it with a chewy center. The pizza's flavor was great. I would just recommend adding the pork toward the end of cooking since it's already smoked. I upgraded this establishment to 4 stars today based on their consistency. The service has been excellent and the food worth the stop. The bar selection is also vast. read more

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Oh man , where do i start? The pizzas are out of this world!! The maple BBQ sauce is amazing!! You can't go wrong with any dish!! My parents are weekly regulars here. I wish I was able to go as much as them! They have really turned this place around!! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Chardon. We absolutely love it there. Seriously, everything is amazingly good. We usually get the bbq, which is perfect, but tonight we tried their fish fry. Oh.My.God. The portion was gargantuan!! For 12 bucks, you get 4 enormous pieces of light, perfectly battered fish, with all the sides. I thought my husband was going to roll me out of there! I was so full! They have great pizza too. They must have a conscientious chef. Glad they are there! read more

Love, love, love this place! It's consistently good, both food and service. The only problem is deciding what we want when we go. It doesn't matter if it's their BBQ (it's authentic), pizza, wings, burgers, apps - it's all amazing. Dine in or take out, you won't be disappointed. read more

I love all the NEW UPDATES ! Food was very good !! Place was nice and clean . Felt they were doing their best to follow Covid rules !

This is a place that has gone thru some changes over the years. It used to be a real dive with irregular service and on again off again food. But in the last few years has turned into our regular place for a nice inexpensive dinner out. It is known for its ribs and smoked meats but the burgers and wings are fantastic too. It's an inexpensive restaurant but service now is spot on and food is consistent. Plus there's free popcorn when you walk in the door. If you're in the ares it is not to be missed. read more

We stopped here for lunch after my husband's Barber and a customer recommended the pulled pork quesadilla. Our server, Sherri, was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu and sauce choices upon hearing that we were first-timers. It does look like a dive bar inside, but don't let that stop you. The food and service was great! The wings could have had more garlic parmesan coating them, but they were still tasty. I requested that they be crispy, which they were. We shared an appetizer of ribs and pretzel sticks that were very good. And that pork quesadilla? Out of this world... read more

We used the search on Yelp to find an off the "regulars" and found this jewel in the rough. The servers were very pleasant. The wings were very good. I would recommend the hot maple flavor. They are sweet with a little kick at the end. The only thing was that the beer was tepid. We really enjoy our beers icy cold and these were far from icy. The restaurant was clean and was easy access back onto our path north to Madison to the wineries. This place added to our very wonderful day out after COVID lock down. read more

The ribs here are amazing as is most of the food I have had. The new owner has nicely updated and upgraded both the inside and outside of this place. It's a great place to have a few drinks or gorge yourself on food. From the service and drinks to the food and atmosphere I've only had positive experiences. I would highly recommend. read more

First time trying this pace and will be back. Had a group of 12 and service was great. Kudos to Rachel for doing a great job. My beer glass never went empty. Great recommendations, the BBQ shrimp and home fries were very good. read more

Came in for a late lunch on a Saturday. Wonderful bartender and amazing ribs! The maple BBQ sauce is awesome and the ribs were crunchy, juicy and tender all at the same time! Was my first time eating here but sure won't be my last! read more

Good value around chardon. Food was good, the hot maple wings were really something special. Nice bar with great food and $2 draft special

Great place. Very busy. Good value and food quality is good. They play the music a bit too loud and it's hard to have dinner conversation but it's a great place. read more

We walked in around 3:45 pm on a Monday. We asked to be seated on the patio, and the bartender was snarky. She complained to other patrons (loudly) that she didn't want us to sit there because she was the only person working. We walked right back out. Unfriendly atmosphere. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Tuesday is $6 pizza night and it is great.

The food is great, they have their own sauces and rubs for the ribs and pulled pork and they're amazing. I prefer the maple hot. I like to eat outside and they have a small patio area, but no umbrellas on the tables which makes it rather hot and uncomfortable. The service is hit or miss. Go for the food, but expect to be disappointed by everything else. read more

Wings were good- ordered the Hot Maple wings- sauce was very good. Also had the fresh cut fries- solid fries. Overall food and drink is good. Service good too. Too much country music playing - although that is just a personal preference. read more

My first look at the place wasn't great as the placed smelled like an old attic and the bar tops weren't clean, but this place is still way too good to pass up. The bartender was very friendly with multiple patrons. The wings were great with really good sauce (I got the "Maple Hot" sauce) and were cooked perfectly ( crispy on the outside juicy on the inside). All in all if they clean the inside a little this is gonna be the new hit spot for Chardon. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside but definitely worth a try. My family and I were in the area and decided to stop in here for a quick bite - we were not expecting much, but were pleasantly surprised! There was plenty of seating on the inside with a ton of TVs (we're really into the Olympics so it was fun to watch while we ate). It's also worth mentioning that they were playing some really good music. They had a fun popcorn machine with baskets for each table that you could munch on while waiting for your meal to arrive. We tried the pulled pork sandwich, the Philly cheesesteak and Bonfire wings. The pulled pork was delicious and tender. You get to pick from a variety of house made BBQ sauces - I played it safe and went with the original. It had some spice to it, but I put my side of coleslaw right on top of my sandwich and it balanced everything out perfectly. The other menu items we tried were great as well. I would definitely come back. read more

The barbecue was good, although parts of the pork were way overcooked and chard black. The thing that really drove us nuts was that they had many different sauces to choose from but you needed to commit before the food left the kitchen. The meat came out soaked in sauce, so if you picked something that you weren't fond of you are stuck with it. read more

This is my new favorite place. Older dive bar with killer BBQ Their ribs are the best around.. Try the maple hot wingsx you don't be disappointed! Great drink specials, great menu pricing. Have never left unsatisfied read more

Lived in the area for 40 years..Finally tried this place. The place is sorta of dive, but omg, the food is absolutely amazing...Ribs, 5 star, my husband has had the 1/2 chicken, crazy good, and he had a burger another visit. He is a burger connoisseur and said it is the top 3 he has tried on the east side of Cleveland. Well staffed, so the service is very good and attentive. This is now our go-to restaurant on a weekly basis.... read more

I've been driving by this place since it opened and now I'm sorry I didn't stop earlier. I had the Chicken Quesadillas and Southwest Sauce and it was the best I've ever eaten. I was absolutely amazed at the flavors. The wife had the Hawaiian Pizza that was had a maple flavor to it that was also amazing. We both agreed it was the best Hawaiian pizza we have ever tasted. I can't wait to go back and try other maple flavored offerings. I'll be stopping here regularly from now on! I don't know why there aren't more people here, the food is excellent! read more

Drove by this place a few weeks ago and wanted to stop. Looks like my kinda place. Imagine Roadhouse without Swayze and his flowing mullet. Brad Wesley would send his henchmen in here for sure. Other reviewers said the wings are dope so thats what I had. Got them breaded joints and they were pretty good. The hot maple sauce was really good. Maybe a dusting of cayanne before the sauce dunk would give it better texture and more heat. C & C Music Factory isn't the only one that make ya wanna sweat. They had Snowdrift Vanilla Porter for 2.00. In these neck of the woods dark beer is too much for most. Keep it light and fizzy. The beers were still fresh and I drank the hell outa 'em. Place was packed with locals and the bartenders were nice. Only thing thats dropping stars for me is the bullshit pop country they played the WHOLE time we were there. Were not 12 year old girls shopping and tanning at the mall. The place was full of adults and I wished they would of played better tunes. God, I cant wait till this country music crap goes away. Hank, Bill and Johnny would be rolling over in their graves.... read more

Have been there a few time and have always been very happy with everything they do! Great food, horchata ( please forgive spelling) and service. Great place . read more

Excellent neighborhood bar and eatery. Friendly staff, great prices, and a nice atmosphere.

A GEM on the east side. These are the ribs we have been searching for all over Cleveland! Tender, meaty, fall off the bone ribs with GREAT array of homemade sauces....the maple ones are my fav. Would give it 5 stars but the ribs are good and inconsistently, GREAT. We have gone on Sunday , since it is 10% off slabs, and both slabs were tougher and more burnt than before..... read more

Just stopped in for lunch - good food, good beer, good value, friendly staff. Try the maple bbq sauce, great with the pulled pork sandwich. Would definitely stop by the next time we're in Chardon. read more

Went in on a Sunday around 430pm to beat any dinner rush. Ribs were reheated from the day before. Realized after I left that the 16 hours of smoke didn't occur the day I was there. The ribs were sauced then grilled, burnt actually, acrid char on most of them. Several hairs were found on two of our rib entrees. Beans were soupy and flavorless. Mac and cheese was served cold. Despite the several problems with our dinners the server did not bother to discount our meals. I would go back but only for wings and fries. At least these would be fried to order. read more

Pass this place all the time coming to and from work. Decided to stop. BBQ ribs with Sweet Maple sauce was awesome! Very generous portions. Very friendly wait staff. Good value. read more

Stopped in last week for bbq. Really good food, good service, pretty nice size beer selections. Nice summer patio too.

We go here 3-4 times a month. We love their BBQ, and wings. We can't find a place we like better for wings. Great staff too. Always very friendly read more