I'd like to start this review by reviewing my interactions with Brisket Daddy. Gregory is a…read moreprofessional through and through. He was responsive from the get go. He listened to our needs and he delivered on those needs. Second, there was no break in his professionalism. He was very easy to work with. We had a little stumble with our venue which affected our date. He was quick to adapt to these changes. He came to our location, surveyed the location of the party and on the day of the party, when last minute changes changes were made, he was quick to adapt to that. Shoutout to Momma Brisket for her kind missionary work in the Philippines as well. Third, the food. The brisket and the chicken were amazing. Nothing but positive reviews from our employees. Special shoutout to their baked beans!! Somehow this became the star of the evening's dinner (lol) To summarize, it was such a pleasure working with Gregory and the rest of the Brisket Daddy team. It was worth every penny working with this team.

Happy 4th of July, Yelp Fam! Happy 250th Birthday 'Merica! Good bless!…read more My family is going to be eating good for the next few days, thanks to Gregory - THE Brisket Daddy! Gregory was catering our neighborhood event but since we didn't make it to the actual event, I made it in time to purchase what was left. Needless to say, he hooked it way up! The brisket?! Cooked yo absolute perfection *chef's kiss. With crispy burnt pieces bursting with flavor on every bite. Hot links? These were spicy and delicious! Juicy goodness dripping between each bite. Potato salad? Listen, I don't even like potato salad but this side was good! Baked beans? Again, I don't normally go for this side, this baked bean dish tastes like it was cooked with lotsa love. Yum! Gregory has 5 stars for a reason. He serves up some good food and he's actually a nice guy! He knows what he's doing in this bbq game! Hit him up for private parties :)

Have tried to get to this stand several times in the past as well as today. He is never where the…read moremap says he should be. I will Mo longer waste my gas to try to patronize this small business owner. Sorry to have missed the chance to try your BBQ. It LOOKED delicious.

Good barbecue is tough to find around here. And great barbecue? I've only had it once in Northern…read moreCalifornia. Until today. Pitmaster/Chef Michael has an amazing backstory. I actually stumbled across the Dirty Pit BBQ page on the Nextdoor app, where he had posted a video about an unhoused community member who needed a bike. Michael was reaching out to the community and using his platform to see if anyone had an old bike they were getting rid of, or even one to sell and he would buy it and then gift it to the man. Today, Michael told me that he saw the person just the other day, and someone came through with the bike. As I stood talking with him, enjoying my meal (more on that in a second), there was not one but two other people who were standing nearby. Michael offered both of them some food and a smile, saying he knows how hard it is out here. I don't know that I've seen that level of generosity ever at a food stand, and I'm here for it. The question, then, is Does the food measure up? And that's an easy one to answer. I was the third party in line at about 12:15 this afternoon, shortly after opening, so I was able to get a good look at what I was already smelling. No one got to the front before being offered a sample - a bite of tri-tip or a burnt end or an oxtail - which was a great way to try almost everything in one visit. Amazingly, there were zero misses, and everything on the menu was as delicious as Chef Michael described. I chose tri-tip, ribs, and burnt ends for my plate, with mac n cheese and beans as my sides (though I was also offered a sample of collard greens, as well), and I can tell you this: the biggest problem you're going to have is narrowing down your choices. The tri-tip is tender and flavorful, and the temperature was a very nice medium rare. The oxtails had a fantastic homemade blend of seasoning. I don't often order oxtails, but these had such a comfort-food quality that I immediately realized I've been missing out. The pork ribs were large, meaty, and perfectly seasoned. The burnt ends had an incredible glaze. I brought a bite of mac n cheese over to take a dip in the burnt end sauce and almost fell over, it was so good. The mac n cheese was exactly what you want it to be - a nice crust on top, and cheesy, gooey goodness all throughout. As for the beans and the collard greens: I can't remember ever having better beans or greens anywhere, ever, and that's after living in the South for over a decade. The greens were incredible - so often they're too salty or bitter, but I could eat a whole plate of these. And the beans were the most savory, hearty bbq beans you've ever seen. I've literally never been excited about bbq beans, because so often people either heat them up straight from a can, or cook them in a way that makes them taste like they're canned anyway. These beans were insane, and that in an of itself is kind of an insane thing to say about beans. All of that to say, this is competition-winning-level stuff here. And let's put this in context - at this point, Chef Michael has his meats and sides all kept in catering trays lined with foil, which would make it tricky for an all-day setup. But he's been selling out before anything gets too dry. I've been fortunate to be at the front of the proverbial line of a few of the best (Texas Monthly Top 50 - actual best!) bbq places in Texas before they blew up (Corkscrew in Spring when it was a trailer and a tent, Tejas in Tomball when it was a chocolate shop), as well as most of the famous spots, and I am completely confident in saying that if Chef Michael keeps up this level of smoking and cooking, we're looking at what could become the gold standard for NorCal bbq.

We had Pipin' Hot BBQ provide full service catering for a 60th Birthday Party held at a Community…read moreCenter with 41 guests this past Sunday. This is a small family business and Shawn and his wife are very warm, friendly people. Shawn was easy to communicate and work with. They arrived timely to our event and set everything up. The food was ready to serve at the designated time. We ordered tri-tip, chicken, portobello mushrooms, mac & cheese, zucchini, and the meal also included green salad and rolls. The Chicken and Mac&cheese were very good and our guests even commented how delicious they were. The green salad was Spring mix greens with shredded carrots and a couple different salad dressings. The rolls were Kings Hawaiian, which was a favorite of my grandkids as well as other guests. The tri-tip was very chewy with some gristle. The zucchini was over-cooked and mushy. Overall, we were very satisfied with this business. We would definitely choose the chicken and mac&cheese again. They cleaned up everything well and left us food since there were 10 guests that didn't come that we had paid for.

All I can say is they made me look like a hero! So so so so good! Everything was deliciousread more

Came across this food stand at the Bill Pickett Rodeo in Castro Valley this past weekend. The lady…read morewho took my order provided fast and friendly service. Got the loaded oysters (try all 5), which included shrimp, crab, scallops, crawfish, and octopus. It took less than 8 minutes, even during a busy event. You could watch the guy cooking the oysters on the grill with melted cheese and all the fixings, and wow that savory garlicky sauce was really good and went perfectly with the yummy seafood toppings. There were other self-serve condiments available as well. I think the crawfish was my fave, however the others came pretty close. They forgot the bacon on my order, but it was still satisfying. And after trying these, I'd say the bacon's not even necessary.

Drove 30 minutes to try Saucy's out. And it was worth it. Large fresh meaty oysters! I just missed…read moretheir garlic noodles. But I will track them down again!!! Checkout their FB Paige, they are all over town and you might even find events you never knew existed.

Just wow. This review is for the Asian Pacific Culture Fest. The brisket was unbelievably tender…read moreand juicy, with the kind of flavor that makes you stop mid bite. The sisig chicken was equally impressive, packed with flavor from the Asian marinade and finished with a delicious smoky char. Nox Barbeque truly gets it right. As an Asian American, I've always believed barbecue should come with rice, and I've never really connected with traditional coleslaw. Nox absolutely nailed the balance with their light Asian style slaw and perfectly seasoned rice. It felt both comforting and thoughtfully done. Thank you for creating a barbecue experience that feels both elevated and familiar.

Came to Midtown to give this place a try and it was an incredible experience truly some of the best…read moreTexas style barbecue that I have come across in Sacramento!! They have a beautiful inside seating area as well as outside, so it really gives you that full experience special on these beautiful summer days. The food they have is absolutely incredible. I mean the portions are huge compared to the prices. It's honestly not that bad. It's also packed with flavor. It is so juicy and fall off the bone a carnivore's dream honestly Will love to come back here again sometime it was a incredible experience

The best matcha in town. I loved the twice matcha. It was very nice, rich and creamy. The matcha…read morehad the perfect balance and was not too sweet. The cream top was excellent! The first time I came was in the afternoon over the weekend and there was a line out the door. The second time I came early around 8:30am and there wasn't a line. So be prepared.

The Twice Matcha is worth the line!!!…read more Despite the name Offbeat Coffee, I think most people come here for the high-quality matcha and hojicha drinks rather than coffee. I got the Twice Matcha and it did not disappoint. I've tried matcha at many other places, and this one definitely takes first place for the cream layer. The matcha is rich and unsweetened, topped with a sweet homemade cream that makes a really good combination. I also like the simple Asian-inspired design with wooden furniture, concrete floors, and earthy ceramics. The snail logo represents the founders' idea of slow, intentional brewing and attention to detail. They also have some Vietnamese-inspired drinks like the Saigon Cinnamon Latte. Parking is free but limited in the complex. Expect a long line, but it moves fairly quickly.

I am upset that the lumpia cost 15$ for a half dozen doe the "veggie and beef" it was and I am not…read morekidding you all frozen veggie mix and like no meat and I'll post a picture to prove it. Nothing feels worse than paying that price on the economy and getting no meat inside. I am so upset because we spent $66... I could have starved and done without food so that money could have went towards the kids having fun at apple hill. I do not recommend. Just drive to a place that doesn't try to cheap out on you.

was from a food truck…read more Had this just recently at UC Davis's whole earth festival where they had a booth. The food was nice and hot but the lumpia were very greasy. Yes crunchy, just had oil dripping out. I like blander food so the noodles were nice, but my friend wasn't so into them. I'm curious about their meat options though and would be interested in eating more Filipino food from them.

Not enough stars the food is made to order, the prices are very reasonable the owner is pretty…read morecool. The beautiful waitress Nicole was very helpful.The service was amazing. I'd 100% recommend stopping in .The ambiance is 80's "retro " and there's a nice room upstairs for party.

Beats n eats is fantastic! Kelley really knows what she is doing with vegan and vegetarian food…read more she is really well organized and great at menu planning and customizing for your crowd. Her presentation is beautiful and she is so much fun to work with. Give her a call for your next meatless catering job.

great biscuit and gravy!!!! can get busy in the mornings and on weekends !! get there early!!read more

Went to eat a birthday breakfast with my family and the food is outstanding. I had chicken and…read morewaffles. Never tried it before. Oh my goodness the batter is so yummy. The chicken is flaky seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection.! Regretting southern gravy was ordered along with the Spanish omelette that was made with love! Finger licking iI guess as my family would say. A plate of chicken tenders and fries was also ordered and for one of my pickiest of eaters no complaints whatsoever! I will definitely eat here again, looking into hiring them to cater an upcoming celebration! Thank you Sarina Southern Kitchen, Sacramento. An exercise in brilliance, indeed.!

This is a real bagel. Must try. So good. I will drive from…read moreSF to Sac for these. Great job team!

What a bagel! As a bagel snob, I can honestly say these are some of the best bagels I've had in…read moreNorthern California. The chew, the crumb. Everything about them is perfect. A friend graciously dropped a few off to us while I was pregnant (and went into labor the next day, so I can't confirm or deny if these helped). They hit the spot! Since they were gifted, I can't comment on the pick up process. But can't wait to try them again soon! Highly recommend if you're looking for a bangin' bagel.