This food truck was at the New Glarus Blues brews and food trucks festival kind of thing in the…read morepark. I was craving BBQ anyway so I ordered the brisket sandwich and at the last minute a side of Mac and cheese. The brisket sandwich looked good with a smoke ring on thick slices on the most cheapest generic white bun you could possibly get like some some cheap carnival hamburger. The brisket was moist and smokey with a kick from what ever sauce I picked from the two on the table which was satisfying but the meat was colder than the outside temperature I was in, cold Bbq on a warm summer day was weird. The Mac and cheese looked like pathetic cafeteria food with a mushy sticky texture and a light cheese flavor, cooked to mush, I like aged cheeses with bold flavors in a Mac and cheese so it's not just another generic Mac and cheese.

We waited in a line to try Bob's BBQ at Taste of Madison and we left disappointed. We ordered the…read morepulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, and the chicken fried bacon. The sandwiches were both came with plenty of meat, but were super dry and ice cold. There were no toppings, just bread and meat, and sadly no BBQ sauce to be found. The chicken fried bacon was the only thing we enjoyed as it was hot and flavorful. Maybe the food is better in their restaurant, but based on our experience at the taste, we're not eager to try.

The food was EXCELLENT. I had the Blackened Blues. Wonderful combination of brisket, bacon and…read moreblue cheese crumbles. Host greeted us with smile and welcoming voice. We felt like we belonged. Server was amazing. Great balance of friendliness and checking in without feeling overbearing. It was our first time but definitely won't be our last.

We've been to both the Verona and DeForest location. Food and service are great at both locations!…read more I like that Verona allows reservations but DeFroest does not and it fills up quick on a Friday night and parking is limited. Friday night fish fry IS A MUST!!! It is such a value and one of the best fish fry's we've had. I love that you have so many choices for sides and your not just stuck with fries and slaw. Verona also has a great outdoor space as well. We're hoping at some point they will branch out to McFarland, Monona or east Madison as it's about a 30 minute drive for us to get to any of there locations. They are such a hit, I can not imagine them not being successful at yet another location.

Ordered pickup from here on a Friday night before the rush. We ended up getting there early enough…read morethat we decided to stay and eat there, as tables were open. Online ordering was very easy and the food was ready right on time! We got the smoked pork shoulder sandwich platter with coleslaw and corn bread bites and the spicy chicken breast sandwich platter with baked beans and Mac & Cheese. The buns they use for these sandwiches are a great texture and hold up well to the amount of meat and sauce that you want on a BBQ sandwich. It never felt soggy, which is rare around the area. The pork was flavorful with a very fine shred. I wouldn't say the chicken was spicy as said on the menu, but more peppered. The real star is the bbq sauce because it comes out warm and is thin enough to pour but has enough texture to stick to the meat. Went well with everything from the meats, to the Mac & Cheese, to the corn bread bites. The corn bread bites were the stand out side, kind of like a hush puppy. Would recommend at least one person in your group gets them. I even liked them topped with the baked beans. Overall, very tasty food and nice people working. After hearing so many great things about this place over the years, it's about time I got there. Lived up to all the hype!

First I should say I judge a barbecue joint by its ribs. That's it. I have had barbecue all over…read morethe country and smoke a mean rib myself. These ribs were as good as any I've had around the country, and better than most. Some places brag about "fall of the bone tender." To me that is overcooked. Ribs should be "fairly easily coaxed off the bone tender. The need a little bit of chew to them or the are too dry. Smokey Jon's ribs were just right. Now the rest. The barbecue beans were very good. I put a little brisket burnt ends in when I make them. That would have improved these to top notch. I usually shy away from barbecue joint mac and cheese but I ordered it here. Hey, I'm in Wisconsin. It's got to be at least ok. It was better than just ok. It had a generous amount of cheese and the symtickiness that good Mac and cheese must have. For my taste, it had too much garlic. I'm a big garlic fan. When I see a recipe that says "one clove of garlic," I figure it's a misprint and they meant "one head of garlic." Here, they used powdered garlic, and I feel like the amount they used covered up the natural sweetness of the cheese. The ambiance of the place was spot on. I am visiting Madison, from Oregon (Go Ducks!) Driving by the place it looks like they've got to have at least passible 'cue. Inside it was classic back woods barbecue chic. "Log cabin" looking interior walls, red and white checkered plastic table cloths, and great old school blues on the sound system. Is this place perfect? No, won't get that until you pass through the Pearly Gates. But it's about as good as your going to get anywhere else, unless you come over to my back yard on 4th of July.

We wound up at City Barbeque after finding out Dave's didn't have mozzarella sticks yet, cause it…read morewas conveniently located right next door :D. It looked pretty popular with a decent number of people dining in and a bunch of others picking up orders. The girl at the counter was super friendly and helpful because I had no idea how to order lol. She made a few recommendations and even helped adjust my random items into a combo for us. Prices are fair, ordered 3 meats and 2 sides for like ~$50. We got ribs, brisket, and pulled pork along with cornbread and mac and cheese, and it came with a fountain drink. Food came out pretty quickly, we didn't have to wait long. One thing I thought was fun was the bell by the door that you can ring if you had a good experience. We rang it on the way out and got a bunch of cheers from inside haha. The ribs were big, meaty, and cooked well. The brisket wasn't really my favorite, and the pulled pork was a little hit or miss since some bites were way saltier than others. We tried both the mild and spicy bbq sauces, and the spicy wasn't too spicy. Overall, a perfectly solid casual bbq spot.

Honestly, a solid BBQ option on the west side of Madison. I can tell I don't get out much anymore…read morewith how shocked I am by lunch prices. Not just here, but everywhere, really. I think my pulled pork sandwich, two sides (cole slaw and fries) and a drink pushed $17. That's more than I prefer to spend on lunch, but I was going out with some work friends and felt like treating myself. And it was, indeed, a treat! The pulled pork was very good - not overly fatty or anything. Good flavor. I tried the "original" and "sweet city" sauces - both were very good and not overpowering. The fries were good - a little greasy (but "good greasy" if there is such a thing). The creamy cole slaw confused me. It was a bit dry. I know, right? How is creamy cole slaw dry? I'm not sure if it's always like this, or maybe it was off the top of the batch and the "creamy" and dripped to lower parts. Don't get me wrong - it tasted good. We'll see how it is next time I'm there! Overall, a good BBQ stop. The pulled pork sandwich will be a standard order there, but I'm sure I'll venture out to some other dishes to see what they have to offer!

Came here when staying in town to visit house on the rock. It looks like one of the nicer options…read morein town and we were pleased. I got the pulled pork with two sides. One was the sweet potato fries, which were super delicious and the other was their homemade applesauce, which was absolutely amazing. They had lots of sauces on the table to choose from. I really liked the classic barbecue and the Berry one. Everything tasted good. Our waitress was amazing and helped us pick up breakfast spot for the next morning. She was also just a really great waitress and super attentive. I would definitely recommend coming here.

Bob's has GREAT service…read more The sauces are great. The ambience is conducive to socializing with members of your party. The ribeye sandwiches, which two of us had were great. The brisket was very basic. It lacked a good smoke flavor and was dry.

Staying at the Hyatt Place in Verona and just across the parking lot and street you will find North…read moreand South Seafood & Smokehouse. Very convenient. Lots of seating in the dining room, bar, or lounge. Staff are very friendly and know the menu. Food was amazing and the portion sizes are very large. I would recommend this for the tasty food, great service, variety in the menu.

Food 4/5 Service 3.75/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 North and South has a few locations around, but I go to this one most since it's just the shortest drive for me. I've been craving prime rib, so I went during a very busy Saturday - though there was a 2 hour waitlist, a bar seat opened up in half an hour - a steal if you ask me. The prime rib itself was amazing - huge cut of beef, though I wish there was more au jus to accompany this titan of meat. I could have asked for more maybe. The sides were all right - I wish there was more than just butter and sour cream as options for the potato, and the broccoli was a bit overcooked. But overall, the prime rib special was a very solid option - and unless you're a big eater like me, expect lots of leftovers!

Had a nice visit to this place, a former Mercury outboard and snowmobile dealership back in the…read moreday, and at other times a liquor store and thrift store. Has an odd layout inside, rather awkward, but the half that they use actively was clean and nice. Service was friendly and great. Had the Friday Fish Fry, I ordered the three piece cod at 15 bucks. Great fish. The fries, or more really, chips, were very, very good. The coleslaw... worst I've ever had. Tasted like silage. How do you mess up coleslaw??? But the rest made up for it. Didn't have BBQ, perhaps next visit.

Service was slow, and order was not close to correct. They have some staff standing around not…read morehelping while others try to pick up the slack. Expect long wait times to place order. Condiments and sides are forgotten and wrong as well.

Made a return trip and this time the entire family got to enjoy their bbq. For the 1st timers, they…read morereally enjoyed everything. So happy to have found good bbq close to home

Stopped by for lunch on my way through Janesville. Pleasantly surprised by the top quality BBQ to…read morefound in Wisconsin. Note that the signage for this place is not very good. It wasn't until I was 10 feet away that I was confident I had the right place. Note to owner: your sign needs to be readable from the street. There are only a few stools and a counter, so it's not really eat-in friendly. I can imagine in the winter patrons will freeze every time someone opens the door. Anyway, on to the food. I ordered the 4-rib combo with cole slaw and beans. The ribs were OUTSTANDING, competition quality. The meat was smoked, juicy, and well seasoned. Tip: order the ribs with the sauce on the side. These ribs were good enough without any sauce. Having said that, the sauce is delicious, albeit a little different than the norm. The sauce is heavily tomato-based. Being so different than typical molasses or vinegar based sauces, it was an excellent change of pace. The beans were also a bit different, made with ground beef, bacon, and beans. In fact, the beans were more like a sloppy joe with beans and bacon. Thumbs up! Sadly, the cole slaw was a bust. Mostly dry cabbage and carrots without enough dressing. Not sure what happened there. I will definitely be back next time I'm passing through! It's pricey for bbq, but worth it!

The food was really good! I got a sampler platter and it was a lot of food! The staff was amazing…read moreand very tentative. The owner was there and came around as well. Great atmosphere. This was our first time there and we will be going back!

What an unexpected bbq find in tiny little Ripon. We were in town for an event at Ripon College…read moreand stumbled across J's. Thank goodness we did. You order/pay at the counter and then find a table to wait. The counter guy was quite personable and very well versed on the menu with excellent suggestions. Great decor inside and a small patio for those warm summer months. I ordered a two meat plate (pulled pork and sausage). This came with two sides (fries and mac & cheese). Talk about a lot of food. I was stuffed. Everything tasted great with that original bbq sauce flavor. What an unexpected surprise to find such a cool bbq joint in a quaint little community. I would drive out of my way for a return visit. Keep bringing the great service and great bbq J's.

We had a birthday party for a family member this weekend. Everything from the booking process to…read morethe food to the service was excellent! The brisket, pulled pork, and chicken were tender and juicy and the sides were good too. Jessica and Kim and the rest of the staff were wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this restaurant for either a private event or for casual dining.

Driving through on our way to Chicago and my husband wanted to check out the Pink Elephant and we…read moresaw this was nearby! Our server Beth was incredibly sweet and always kept our water cups filled which was an absolute lifesaver because majority of the food was incredibly salty. We ordered some cheese curds to start, definitely wanted to have some of those while in Wisconsin! They were a tad salty but melty cheese goodness! I had the rib tip platter and got the corn muffin and Mac & cheese as my two sides. The rib tips didn't taste fresh and were hard, the mac and cheese noodles were the perfect al dente firmness I prefer but the cheese was also salty. My favorite part of the meal honestly was the cornbread muffin that was still warm when it came out!