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    Paper Plate BBQ

    4.3 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    An assortment of the 1/2 lb meats, beans, and coleslaw.  Plus a delicious Fort George IPA from Play. - A tray of Texas-style barbecue meats, including sliced brisket and ribs, is presented with sliced bread, pickles, and onion rings. Two small containers hold baked beans and coleslaw, garnished with chopped nuts and green peppers. A glass of beer with a foamy head is placed behind the tray, all set on a weathered wooden table, suggesting an outdoor dining setting at a barbecue restaurant or brewery.
    Aimee W.

    Good bbq, kind of on the salty side and expensive but otherwise really enjoyable. Coleslaw was really flavorful, pulled pork was my favorite of the assortment of meats we ordered. We definitely over ordered wanting to try a number of meats (there's no mixed plate) so we ended up with leftovers and a $71 meal for two. Three meats two sides. I'd have rather had the option for a small amount of 2-3 meat options and a side but everything is sold separately. Next time just pulled pork and a side of coleslaw.

    Grace C.

    Yummmyyy. Paper Plate BBQ was so delicious. I can't stop thinking about how good their barbecue was. We got the ribs, pulled pork, beans with brisket, and cornbread. There is also complimentary white bread, pickled onions, and pickles. Paper Plate is a food truck, but there is outdoor seating as well as indoor seating at PLAY Eugene.

    Brisket and Pulled Pork - A barbecue meal served on a black tray with parchment paper, including sliced beef brisket, pulled pork, two slices of white bread, pickles, sliced onions, and a side of pickled vegetables. A fork and knife are placed on the tray, and a glass of beverage is visible in the background on a wooden table. The setting appears to be outdoors with natural lighting.
    Daphne A.

    Great - totally solid Texas-style BBQ, though not competing with the best of them down there. That is a high bar few can clear. But absolutely delicious and the best I've had in Oregon! I'm a former Houston resident and felt completely happy with what we ordered. One edge of the brisket was a bit dry, so that let me down a bit. But damn that cornbread.......hooooo. Couldn't get enough. The sauces are delicious and pair well with the plates. I'll come back when the fancy strikes.

    Happy anniversary to the best BBBQ in town!
    alyse s.

    Simply the best! I couldn't wait for the anniversary celebration to dive into the Dino rib and it was worth the wait! Smoky, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Can't wait to have it again.

    A blue BBQ food truck with a sign reading 'Paper Plate BBQ' is situated outdoors, with a customer placing an order at the window. There are two people seated at a table nearby, one woman and one man, with food and drinks on the table. The scene includes outdoor seating, a large umbrella, and a clear sky, indicating a casual outdoor dining environment.
    Jerry W.

    Food truckish establishment. Co-located with Coldfire Brewery. Picnic bench seating. In the parking lot. Covered and lit. You order at the counter then find a seat. You get a pager to notify you when your order is ready. There was no seating available, so ordered it to go. I got the BBQ Brisket Sandwich $18. First impression just by looking at the menu board...overpriced mediocre sandwich from a food truck.... WRONG WRONG WRONG... the sandwich is worth $18. Good size sandwich, loaded with chunks of brisket. Tender perfectly cooked. Sweet tangy sauce...messy...thats what I expected. The only 2 negatives... lack of seating and the wait to pick up order. On a Tuesday night, order placed at 606PM, received at 633PM.

    The front of the food truck. - The photo captures the front of the Paper Plate BBQ food truck, featuring a menu board and an exit sign. Customers are seen ordering at the window, with some standing on steps. There are wooden picnic tables with benches for seating, and a bicycle is parked in the foreground. The area is shaded by large tan fabric canopies, and a green shrub partially obscures the right side of the image.
    Michael F.

    They do a darn good job of putting out some tasty BBQ. We had the BBQ brisket sandwich with sides and were pleasantly surprised by the quality.

    Brisket, Mac and Cheese

    Food is delicious and the customer service is incredible. I've eaten here many times but wanted to leave a review because of my most recent experience. My office ordered from Paper Plate for lunch and after getting the food back to the office, turns out a couple sides were accidentally left out. I gave a call to see what could be done about it. Instead of just refunding the difference, they hand delivered the sides to us. If that doesn't scream 100% customer service, I'm not sure what does. I will continue to eat here and recommend anyone interested in good BBQ to do the same. *photo from a different day*

    Pulled pork, ribs, coleslaw, mac and cheese, pickles, fatty brisket - A barbecue meal includes two racks of glazed ribs, sliced brisket, a cup of macaroni and cheese, a cup of coleslaw, and a small serving of pickles with sliced onions, arranged on a tray lined with parchment paper. The ribs are glazed with barbecue sauce, and the brisket appears tender. The sides are in small cups, and the pickles are in a paper container with sliced onions on top.
    Kiki H.

    I am not a bbq fanatic but my husband is and scouted out this place on our recent trip. I must say, it was very good! I gravitate towards pulled pork, which was flavorful but standard. The ribs and fatty brisket were outstanding though! Fall off the bone tender ribs and delicious tender fatty brisket. For sides we tried the queso mac (amazing), and coleslaw and pickles (both solid). Four star not a five star meal for me because none of the sauces blew me away. Sweet was a bit too sweet, spicy profile threw me off (too much pepper??), and the yellow one was a bit too unusual but it did taste interesting (tangy??) Employees were friendly, good came out fast, and loved that you could sit outside or inside the Nextdoor brewery and grab a beer (which I did, Czech Pilsner and it was very refreshing on a hot day).

    Chicken Sandwich. Yummy, messy
    Andy W.

    Food truck outside Cold Fire Brewing. The brisket was out of this world! Any bbq tends to be a bit pricey but worth it. Potatoes were awesome, wife's chicken Sandi was messy but good. Go for the BBQ stay for a beer. Would def recommend. I don't like topping full price without full service just saying....

    Nap time nachos - A disposable white plate contains nachos topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and diced vegetables such as tomatoes and onions. The plate is placed on a black placemat, with a fork resting on the side. The background includes a patterned tablecloth with a floral or botanical design.
    Michelle O.

    I've wanted to try this place for sometime now. The food always smells so good! My Aunt wanted ribs so, we tried this bbq spot. Yum! My Aunt loved her ribs! I was going to try the citrus chicken but, I didn't get there in time. They were sold out. I tried their nap time nachos and yum! So good and such a wonderful blend of tastes! From the meat, cheeses and the cornbread crumble. Trust me lots of food and I was very ready for a nap. I will be back for sure to try some briskets and their sdiesc sound so good! As I was eating I was watching them putting tray after tray of food together, just assumed it was for a party. I overheard another customer say they were feeding the firefighters. What an awesome thing to do and I most definitely will be supporting them! Good job to support the community and those risking their lives during this fire season!

    Brisket Taco + Taters Gratinadas = - The image shows a food tray with two main items: sliced brisket accompanied by pickled red onions and a fried dish topped with white sauce, green herbs, and a drizzle of sauce. The tray is placed on a wooden table, with a black fork and a beige napkin nearby. The presentation suggests a casual dining setting, possibly at a barbecue or food truck venue.
    Dan L.

    The smokiness of the brisket and tanginess of the pickled onions wove the Brisket Taco together perfectly. Added some spicy BBQ sauce on top, and voila! Paired it with their unique cheesy potato casserole--Taters Gratinadas. Hit the spot on a partly rainy, partly sunny Friday afternoon in Eugene. Merci!

    $17 of brisket ‍

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    The brisket, pulled pork and sausage is so delicious and the baked beans and cornbread are really special! 10/10

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