Roots

We had a fun little family trip to this spot. Really enjoyed the store and the meat was very fresh…read moreand well priced! The outdoor space was a treat for sure. The brisket was a bit salty but we loved the nachos and 3 meat dinner split among our family! Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area or on your drive down m-53! Can't miss the big cow in front!

The gigantic cow grabbed our attention, but the smell possessed us to pull over…read more The pulled pork was smoky and sweet, and when you throw on the Smokey Joe sauce it's pure bliss. All the French fries are made in front of you with real potatoes! Worth the wait! Sides were delicious as well. Go in the store for a real treat - special meats, sauces, cheeses, and liquor all begging to go home with you.

Outdoor smoke/grill

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Bottles of Wines from several Michigan Wineries. Saturday 11/4/2023

K-Blocks Fire Pit BBQ

4.4(149 reviews)

9.5 mi

Monday night smash burgers with fries and a beer, $10. In today's economy, very nice!read more

I found this place through yelp and have been wanting to try it for a while. Now that it's spring…read moreand the weather's getting better, I felt comfortable driving out here on a Sunday afternoon to see what this place is all about. K-blocks BBQ is tucked away in a cute little strip mall and well decorated but dark when you walk in. They have bar and dining room seating, and since it wasn't busy, I chose to dine in the dining room. The menus fabulous, and portions seem really on point. I chose to get the brisket sandwich and it came with a side of chips. if I wanted an additional side, it would've been $4, but I wasn't feeling it so I stuck with the house made chips, which were actually quite good. The brisket sandwich was absolutely delicious. Totally on point and really hit the spot. Not to much food, but definitely not skimpy either. It came on marble rye bread and I ate the whole thing! Service was good and the whole thing only set me back $15 plus tip. Woot woot! Even though it's a bit of a drive, I really enjoyed my food and will return in the future.

Bar area and entry

Double Trouble Platter

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Good sauces for those who can't handle spicy!

Maude's Alabama BBQ

3.7(26 reviews)

17.5 mi

Meh!. Given, that I arrived 35 minutes before closing. Ordered Brisket Sandwich and Mac & Cheese…read more Sandwich could have been warmer. Flavor not very "southern". Taste was a Yankees version of Alabama BBQ. Perhaps try other food suppliers? Unimpressed. I may give them another chance.

Awesome meal at a great price definitely check it out if you're in town love the three different…read moresauces, you won't leave hungry that's for sure!

Bbq

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They know what they are doing with cooking meat right: no need for them to consult their sign

Woodchips BBQ

4.1(269 reviews)

16.3 mi

We finally tried this place and were not disappointed! Huge menu with something no matter what you…read moreare in the mood for. Waitress gave us the rundown as well as answered our questions. We will definitely be back.

Really nice and comfortable restaurant in Lapeer. Good Service, good food but just a bit too…read moreexpensive.

Variety of barbecue sauce is always a plus

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Jayell Smoke House

4.2(87 reviews)

8.2 mi

An amazing small town BBQ place. When I crave quality BBQ I definitely seek out Jayell. I cannot…read moreleave their Brisket Sandwich alone! Only disadvantage is I'm only here for work lunch's. I noticed their wonderful whiskey choices! Certainly an excellent choice while you're visiting Romeo Michigan!

Was in the area for work. Pulled up Yelp and this came up. I had to wait a little bit since they…read moredon't open until 11AM. Some parking spaces up front and street parking. Walked in a little after 11AM and it was empty. Space was small, but they had tables, booths and the bar. I contemplated if I should get the tacos since it was their Tuesday menu special or the Shepherd's Pie. Server said get the BBQ Shepherd's Pie with brisket. As a side, I got a side salad. I wanted the mac and cheese, but it's already topped with it and their cornbread bake. All in all, the food was okay. Maybe a bit biased growing up in the Carolinas and having lived in Texas recently, but the bbq itself was okay. The brisket was a bit more on the sweeter side. Even their sauces from sweet to spicy, they were more on the sweeter side.

From the street

Loaded waffle fries

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Burnt ends

Lakeshore Smokehouse

4.5(91 reviews)

30.8 mi

We have been enjoying going to the smokehouse. Just moved to Michigan and been here multiple times…read more The food is amazing especially the ribs! Nice smokey, tangy, and sweet flavors! The brisket Mac n cheese is the right amount of cheesy and savory!! The service is amazing everyone who works there is sweet. They recently gave us one wrong item recently but they accommodated us. Vicky the owner is very sweet, helpful, and understanding. She worked with us and we were able to get our missing item the next day. Also I love the ambiance when we decide to eat there.While we eat the kids can play. We end having a family day with all the activities, open space, and sitting space they have. It's a wonderful spot if you ever nearby when they are open definitely go check them out.

Great location and service. Process to order well controlled. Used to be great. Pulled pork and…read morecoleslaw way too salty.

Half Rack of Ribs!

Pork bbq nachos

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Brisket fries

Smoke On The Water BBQ & Catering

4.4(60 reviews)

31.6 mi

The Family Meal Deal fed our family of 5 for the next few days! It was all so delicious! They bring…read moreit out on this huge board that made me think of a meat charcuterie board! Their sides: Mac-n-cheese and mashed potatoes were soooooooo good! The kids devoured them! The cornbread was huge and not too dry. It included a dozen rolls and I don't think we even touched them because there was so much of the other food! The meat was delicious and the pulled pork was my favorite and my husband liked the brisket. The pulled chicken was a little dry, but still delicious! We were visiting Port Huron for a quick trip and this place did not disappoint!

Fast, friendly service. Brisket nachos were very tasty, but HUGE. The half size order could easily…read morefeed 2 very hungry people!

The One Timer with garlic mashed potatoes and maple brussel sprouts

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View from the inside patio

Kretzschy's Smokey BBQ

4.6(12 reviews)

59.1 mi

Wife and I stopped in while visiting the Thumb and unfortunately left disappointed. The food wasn't…read morebad, but it was very mediocre experience considering the price and wait time. We ordered a rack of ribs ($32 with no sides), chili cheese fries ($19), and brisket fries ($17). Our takeout order took about 50 minutes, and after a convenience fee and tip, the total came to over $87. The ribs were fairly fatty and average at best. The chili cheese fries were covered with so much chili that they were more like a bowl of chili with fries underneath. The brisket fries were probably the best item we ordered, although the meat was more similar to shaved steak than the BBQ brisket we expected. To be fair, the portions were generous, and while we were waiting, a local customer mentioned that the mac and cheese is one of their better menu items. The staff was also friendly. That said, for nearly $90 for takeout for two people, I expected a much better overall experience. Nothing we ordered stood out, and the food quality simply didn't justify the price or the 50-minute wait. Based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're specifically going for menu items that regulars suggest. Last note for fairness- the actual SMOKE/tenderness of the ribs was very good.

I don't know how anyone could go to McDonald's after eating a happytime burger at kretzschy's. They…read morehave a custom burger station with condiments but that mayo ranch sauce was delicious. My husband ordered the brisket warp extra spicy. Glad I'm from out of town or I would be there once a week.

Half slab ribs

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Mission BBQ

4.7(132 reviews)

20.5 mi

Mission BBQ is so much more than a place to grab delicious barbecue. Every visit reminds us what…read moreexceptional customer service and genuine kindness look like. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and caring, but Will, the manager, truly sets the tone. It's obvious he deeply cares about his community, his customers, and his team. His leadership creates an atmosphere that makes people feel valued the moment they walk through the door. In fact, after one visit, my 11-year-old said, "When I grow up, I hope I can work for someone like Will because he's so kind." That says everything. One of the employees, Ryleigh, always remembers our family. She greets us by name and makes my kids feel recognized and special every single time. Those little moments leave a lasting impression. Mission BBQ isn't just a restaurant. It's a place that honors our military, invests in people, and creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels like they matter. The outstanding food is just the icing on the cake. We always leave with full stomachs and full hearts. Highly recommend!

The food is some of the best I've had. The pulled pork was tender and lean. The rolls were soft and…read morewarm. The cornbread tasted like my mom used to make A little crumbly, a little sweet, Wish I'd thought about ordering some for home! The best part about Mission is Will and his staff without exception, everyone was pleasant and had something nice to say. Chris, a staff member, brought us a sample of their new sausage (not too spicy, just really good!) But as good as the food is, the best part is the staff and service. They are true patriots. Not celebrating one party or another, but our country and military. It was so uplifting to hear positive comments when talking politics! He doesn't listen and reply "Thanks for your service" Instead "We'll remember your ,(and your families!) Sacrifices and we're glad you're home" The photos on the walls reminded me of all of the soldiers who put everything on the line because they knew they KNEW fighting for us all; fighting for our freedoms and everything our country stands for for. We'll be back and back! Thank you!

What a memorable dining room at Mission BBQ with photos of Great Heroes & Service on the walls and Patriotism. Monday 11/6/2023

Black plate Smoked strip steak

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Mary B.

1 year ago

I'd give it TEN stars if I could! Dinner w/ the fam there this evening. Literally everything was phenomenal! My daughter's raspberry lemonade was delicious & bbq bloody mary is best I've ever had. (I am kind of a bloody mary expert lol). My son & I both had the bbq pulled pork bowl, over mac & cheese, very amazing fries w/ tangy crisp cole slaw on the side, soo goodMy other son had a smoked steak sandwich w/ the very amazing fries, daughter had smoked turkey from the kids' menu. We are very satisfied happy & full! Seriously, this is just REALLY great food! Perfect smokiness to the meats, crunchy fresh cole slaw, very tasty battered fries, & drinks obviously made w/ the best quality ingredients! Color me impressed :) Dinner for 4 w/ alcohol drinks $82. It's a win. We'll definately be back often even though it's almost an hour away from our home, well worth the drive. read more

Jan S.

8 years ago

Our group of six friends have been meeting once a month for dinner for about the last ten years. Everyone agreed that we would like to come back. We started with appetizers, fried pickles, BBQ pork egg rolls, and nachos. The nachos were over the top! As were the other two. This set high expectations for our meals and we were not disappointed. Not one of us had any complaints, (pretty unusual for six women, one of those being a caterer). High marks for the Garlic chicken, pulled pork, chicken sandwich with bacon (yum) and tacos. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. Don't forget dessert, read more

Connor B.

10 months ago

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Susan R.

7 years ago

We were out on a drive enjoying the fall colors. Decided to find a place to eat and came across Roots. The food and service were fantastic! We are planning to come back again. Also love that the booth was plenty large for our family....not an easy find for our family of 6! read more

Tyler V.

275

7 years ago

Food was super good! Pulled pork was extremely tender and juicy, burger was perfect, Mac and cheese hit the spot, and the pulled pork tacos were dripping with deliciousness! Renee D. was our server and was extremely kind and led us to make the right food choices! read more

Emily P.

8 years ago

Hands Down BEST BURGER EVER!!! My Husband and I just moved to Almont from South Florida and couldn't wait to try the new place. WE CANT GET ENOUGH!!! Roots has become our weekly Friday night! When we can't make it, we still order take out! read more

Julie K.

6 years ago

Staff was very friendly. Food was excellent, and quick... I love the home town feeling. Owner, and family was eating the same food, so you know it's good. :) read more

Sandee Lee C.

3 years ago

Super!!! Great food. A lot of cheesy dishes., but very tasty. Luved the seating area and the ambiance. Service was the Best. Will be back again. read more

Marie P.

8 years ago

The food was absolutely delicious! Restaurant was clean and had great ambiance. Definitely recommend and I will be back.

John S.

6 years ago

Really enjoyed this meal. Got the burger and side salad with sweet tea. Price has fine and service was excellent.

Angie J.

2 years ago

Haven't been yet. Although I will be going to try it out. My husband and son went for lunch and they loved it.

Brenna M.

4 years ago

Food is okay. Servers are extremely rude to other employees, not impressed. Not coming back.

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