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    Sam's BBQ1

    3.7 (250 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brisket sandwich and redneck lasagna

    Always clean and good service i have been a customer for long time but more importantly their food is amazing taste great veryyy good quality they don't mess around if you want good bbq this is the place and their prices is unbelievable for the food that they provide

    Mac n cheese, muffin, ribs, pulled pork all are to die for (home setup. Super messy but I didn't care. Food was waiting)
    Denise D.

    E X P E R I E N C E Store looks about the same. Walked in to order take out. I ordered in the am and when went to pick up, food was piping hot and ready. Employee was short with me. Didn't say much. Prompt to bring me the order. He was not wearing mask so I practically threw my cc at him lol I didn't see any hand sanitizer. F O O D 1 lb pulled pork 1 lb brisket Full slab ribs Fried Pickles 7" pan of mac 12 corn muffins The ribs and brisket were really good this time and the pulled pork was dry. The pickles were extremely salty- just absolutely terrible. I'm all about the mac and sam's bbq1 mac is the fking best. Always made perfectly. Cheesy, flavorful. Amazing. The corn muffins, always amazing as well. Made perfectly. It's fluffy and breaks apart beautifully. I've noticed that on good days, this restaurant provides bomb food, and on other days, the food is mediocre at best. I'm not sure if there are a few chef's working or what, but the consistency of producing high quality food is not there. A shame bc this inconsistency is clear, the past few times we've been here.

    BBQ and Mac cheese
    Dave W.

    Great BBQ place in East Cobb! Went with several friends after hiking at Gold Branch down the street, and everybody was happy with their lunch. My order was beef brisket sandwich with mac and cheese side and soft drink (see picture), which was the $10 special. Sandwich was huge and saved half for later. Mac and cheese is perfection here! Others had pulled pork plate, pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw; which they enjoyed. Ordering is simple, walk in, order at the cashier, get a number, pay, and wait for your number to be called. Soft drinks are self serve. Sam's BBQ1 wins lots of competitions and is featured in best BBQ in the Atlanta area. Nice inside, but currently am only eating outdoors. They have a small patio area, but it was closed. So we grabbed our collapsible chairs out of the trunk and sat along the side of the building to eat. This review is during COVID. The cashier had mask on and was friendly. Did not notice any hand sanitizer, but always carry one myself.

    2 lbs. of brisket
    Gretchen S.

    My fiancé had a craving for some burnt ends last Friday evening, but we couldn't find a place near us offering any and that would also do curbside. We remembered the great experience we had at Dave Poe's a year ago and decided to give them another try, even though it's out of the way for us. Since we discovered Dave Poe's also has shorter hours now due to COVID, we chose to try their sister location here at Sam's which we knew would still be open. We didn't see any burnt ends on the menu, but my love settled for brisket instead and I ordered for us through GrubHub. We didn't have any issues ordering online thankfully, but I did notice the mac and cheese and certain items are listed as "dine-in" options. I'm not sure why that is and why macaroni is not listed also in the takeout section, but for that reason unfortunately I didn't get any this time just to avoid confusion. We got potato salad and baked beans in pints as the sides with extra sauce separately for the meat. When we pulled up to the restaurant the parking lot was dead. We called the restaurant, but no one picked up, so unfortunately we couldn't fulfill our desire to get curbside delivery. After a few minutes, my fiancé went in to grab our order. He said no one was there except the cook and one front counter worker that he could see - no other customers, so at least there was no real COVID exposure risk (if anyone was wondering). The food was great - just as good as we remember it from Dave Poe's location across town. Everything had great flavor and was cooked just right. I have a preference for their potato salad, and I think it's one of my favorites in the area so far. Some places make it to mustard-y or too watery or chunky, but this place seems to slice the potatoes instead of cube and use just the right amount of egg, mayo, and seasonings for my taste. Overall, I would definitely order from here or Dave Poe's again. They haven't disappointed yet. I'll have to try Community Q next in Decatur to see if it holds up to these two sister locations.

    Beef brisket sandwich with crinkle fries!
    R M.

    Best pork sandwich and best brisket sandwiches! Love their ribs and for some reason they are really good at fries. I could write a song about how good the mac n cheese is.

    Beef Brisket smoked Chicken Mac ' n Cheese and Collard Greens with Corn Muffin

    The food was good. Surprisingly. It's hard to find good food in Atlanta but you won't be disappointed.

    $14 four slab ribs, undercooked
    Kelly M.

    Do not order through Yelp! I used this Yelp app for take out. This photo is my $14.15 rib plate. No sides, no muffin or toast. I even had to ask for sauce which spilled out of the container, out of the bag and into the car. I asked why there was no drop down menu for sides. At the restaurant, they said it usually comes with sides, but I didn't list any so they didn't give me any. There was no way to list any. They compromised by giving me about 1/2 portion of green beans. I actually ordered two additional sides. They are $4.00 each instead of $2.69 as listed in restaurant. I called Yelp/Grub Hub and they said it doesn't come with sides, just opposite of what I was told in restaurant. Nobody agrees to an error or a credit. Just a warning.

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    I got take-out, so I can't say much about the ambiance, but the food is absolutely fantastic!

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    It's simply not what it used to be when Sam ran this restaurant. So unfortunate. The food taste similar, but not quite as good.

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    Best mac & cheese in town! I order it for every holiday meal and big events for my kids!

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    Food is excellent. Down home cooking.brisket and Mac and cheese is great. Would highly recommend

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    Johnboy's Home Cooking - Buffet

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    4.0(125 reviews)
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    Had lunch today (Nov 25,2023) at Johnboy's on Canton Rd, Marietta. What a bargain! Two people,…read moreall you can eat, never-ending sweet tea for about $25. The servers are sweet and efficient. Lots of close-up free parking. And ahhh...the food: My strategy at all-you-can-eat buffets is this: for the first plate, I just take one bite-sized serving of each item that looks good. Then for the second plate, I go back and get more of my favorites, the items that tasted the best. Then the third plate I try the items I didn't try, the things that maybe didn't "look good" or whatever. Cornbread: savory, southern style (not the sweet yankee corn cake you get at other places) Collard Greens: seasoned southern style, from fresh, not canned. Beef tips: tender chunks in gravy, with white rice or mashed potatoes, your choice. Baked chicken: tender, juicy, with carrots and onions. BBQ chicken: on the bone, tender, juicy, a little bit spicy. Cabbage: lightly seasoned, tender Salad: iceberg or romaine lettuce, sweet beets, olives, croutons, tomatoes, grated cheese, and lots of other choices. Spaghetti: good, but not as good as Frankie's (Amazing Italian Restaurant across the street) Sweet Potato: candied, with cinnamon. Side dish or dessert. Peach cobbler: yummy! The crust was soooo good. Sweet tea: included in price. I get half sweet, half unsweet, no ice. And the server mixed it perfectly. I'll post a photo of their weekly menu. There are daily staples for every day, then weekly specials. The restroom was clean.

    Not fresh at first, but decent if you push for it…read more I was pretty disappointed with how long the chicken and chicken livers had clearly been sitting out. When I arrived, I grabbed a piece of chicken and it was already cold, so I decided to wait for them to bring out a fresh batch. Same thing with the chicken livers: cold and not refreshed the entire time we were eating. Near the end of the meal, I finally asked if they were planning to put out fresh chicken. I explained that I tried it when I got there (about 30 minutes earlier) and it was cold, and nothing had been replaced. The staff member said she could start working on some, so I waited. About 12 to 15 minutes later, they did bring out fresh chicken and fresh chicken livers, and honestly, when it's fresh it's actually pretty good. The mashed potatoes were another issue. They had a thick, crusty layer on top, and it looked like they dumped the old, dried-out potatoes from the previous pan over the fresh batch. I had to scrape off the crusty topping just to get to the fresh potatoes underneath. Overall, the food itself isn't terrible. The bigger problem is the way it's being handled. It felt like they were more focused on cutting costs and stretching old food than keeping the buffet fresh and consistent. My advice: if something you want looks like it's been sitting out too long, say something early before you sit down. If you wait, you may never see fresh food brought out.

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    Delicious in every way. I had them at Taste of Atlanta and this was my favorite of all. I loved…read moretheir Mac and cheese.! I can't wait to go in and try their full restaurant.

    I can't believe it took me so long to eat at Delilah's! I've known of this highly lauded business…read morefor years but never found the right day when I was craving soul food and in the area to order. Until recently. I decided to have a tapas-style dinner with food from The Works and just had to grab some chicken from Delilah's. The menu is plentiful without being overwhelming, except when it comes to picking a favorite between the flavorful options. I knew that I didn't want or need a full meal and opted for their 3 whole wing option that came paired with cornbread. The young man who took my order was so polite and patient, as there were a few folks in line and waiting for previously placed orders. He let me know that my order would be ready in about 15 minutes so I took the time to continue my food-finding journey around the market. When I returned later, I had lost track of time and figured I'd just poke my head around their stall to see if my chicken was ready. It wasn't at that moment but I took some time to observe the process. There was only one guy in the open kitchen and prep area creating all of the meals and he was on the move. If I could add smells to my review, this one would smell like fried chicken and cornbread. It was all so fresh! When my order was ready, I only made one other stop before heading to my car to go home to my family... but not before I tested those whole wings from Delilah's. When I say that they were fresh out of the grease? Babehhh. It's like he just threw them right into the basket only seconds before. It was sooo crunchy, so juicy, just a fantastic wing. The hot sauce was a nice pairing but some spice in the breading/meat would have taken it over the top but this chicken was delicious. No notes.

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    4.3(210 reviews)
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    Ok, they redeemed themselves!…read more I've been here a few times since my original review & it's quickly become one of my favorite spots! They're consistently delicious, budget friendly, & the portion sizes are decent too. This is a true take out spot where you order ya food and go. They do have seats to wait for your meal, but that's it. I hope this gem of a spot stays consistent & I love that it's local too!

    This place has been on my list for sometime and finally stopped in on a week night. I ordered the…read moreplate for son and sampled his food. Upon entering the store, I was disappointed that you can't see the food. It's not like a cafeteria with the food warming up front. Decided on the baked chicken plate that comes with rice and two sides. Added a drink - the mango lemonade. All for about $18 plus tax. They only have banana pudding for dessert. Was looking forward to peach cobbler or cakes even. Service counter was pleasant and worked quickly as more customers arrived. The restaurant is a takeout but they have a grass wall for photo opportunities on the Gram. The food: The chicken quarter was seasoned well and tasty. The rice was a bit under cooked and tough. The green beans were done with lots of garlic and sautéed. I liked it but I could see how my son didn't. The macaroni and cheese was underwhelming. There was no seasoning or flavor. It tasted smoky and a bit chalky. The mango lemonade was a hit. Overall, I'd try other plates like the salmon and the Soul Roll. Glad to have some other comfort food options in Cobb as well.

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