We were politely greeted at the counter when we arrived for a late lunch. The young man explained their menu and which items were customer favorites and also some of his as well we proceeded to order some brisket and dry rub ribs and a couple of drinks. After paying we took a seat and waited a few minutes for the food to arrive. When it came out we were given a choice of sauces and we elected to try a couple. Now for the reason we went. The brisket was tender, moist , and well smoked. They use a dry rub on both the brisket and the pork and it works well for both meats we tried. The ribs were also tender and tasty and done just the way I like them-bite off the bone. Ribs are overcooked in my opinion when they "fall off the bone" because they aren't ribs at that point! Being from Texas, we complemented them before we left and even gave another customer a quick opinion of how good the barbecue was. You may note that I'm not reviewing any sides because if the meat is as good as this was you don't need any sides. Their sauce is good, not too sweet and they have a sweeter option as well as a hot (habanero) sauce that is also good. If you need a good barbecue fix and you are in Ann Arbor you can't go wrong with Satchel's. read more

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Great food and a very reasonable price. $39.99 for a slab of ribs and 4 delicious sides. Mac and cheese was excellent. Perfect balance and not too cheesy. Coleslaw was great. Not too sweet and not too bitter. The bonus was Tim Delaney works there who I haven't seen in about 40 years!!! read more

This place we randomly looked up when we were looking for new places to eat. The price is good. The food is good and the people were nice. We had the brisket and pulled pork plate. I had sweet bbq and my bf had their house made with mac and cheese and gumbo as a side. We shared one plate and it was the best bbq we've had here in the area. read more

In town visiting family and I was craving BBQ and I wish I had done more research instead of going to the first place I saw. The food was flavorless to me. The potato salad was water and the ribs didn't taste seasoned at all and I'm kind of disappointed. The cornbread was plain too. The only good side was the collard greens. I will say, service was good. I was immediately greeted when i walked in and the restaurant was clean. Maybe they aren't famous for their ribs and i should've tried something else? read more

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Love Satchel's! We get takeout from here fairly often since it's nearby. The staff in there is always super friendly. Food solid every time. My favorite order is the chicken plate (the chicken is FANTASTIC, never dry and has great smoky flavor) with collard greens and the mac n cheese. Some of the best greens I've had, period. All their sides are good; I'm also partial to the potato salad. Cant go wrong with any of the other meats, either. I've also enjoyed the pulled pork and my partner usually gets the brisket. Their gumbo is also good when available! read more

Satchel's BBQ - Chicken plate - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Went in on a Saturday afternoon, seating was nice, staff was friendly and quick with orders sub 5 min. I got the pulled pork plate for $15 and got the same portions as a combo plate. The pulled pork was very tasty with the different flavors of bbq sauce, especially the spicy bbq. I wasn't the biggest fan of the potato salad or cornbread but the Mac and cheese was good. Overall pretty good and would come again read more

Satchel's BBQ - Pulled Pork Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

After a great first experience with Satchel's, I chose them to cater (onsite) a much larger party with food for 220 people and have a server on hand to work the food. I ordered pulled pork and chicken again, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, and brioche buns. Once again, the food was excellent and everyone raved about it. I had several people ask me where I got the bbq from. I found their pricing to be very reasonable compared to other catering options in the Ann Arbor area. If you are looking for good food for a small or big party that's more informal than formal, then you should definitely consider Satchel's. The service and food are top-notch. We had very little leftover. It was simply terrific all around. read more

Satchel's provided full BBQ catering for family gathering of 35. Hugh excellent at recommending both quantities, and which meats most eaten at gatherings. Food ready for pickup as ordered. Quality again excellent, which is why I keep going back to Satchel's. Highly recommend! read more

My wife and I ate there today. The service was great and the food was awesome. I have some unfortunate dietary restrictions. They answered questions and made suggestions to accommodate me. I'll be back. read more

We have ordered takeout from Satchel's 5 or 6 times now and I have to say they have been consistently delish. Chicken, pulled pork, brisket and ribs are all perfectly smoked. The sides,tater salad and Mac& cheese are the best I've had from any BBQ joint. The only thing I will say is be careful with the hot BBQ sauce. It's smokin... Wish you were closer to home! Keep up the good work! read more

Pick up a carry out order on the 4th of July. Order was ready and hot. The staff was excellent...great customer service. When I got home and tasted the food it was delicious. This is my new place! read more

Great catering experience. Food was delicious! Ordered pork, chicken and Mac and cheese. The staff double checked the order and helped carry out the food to my car. read more

Satchel is located on the north side of Washtenaw Avenue by the Verizon wireless store. Came here on a Friday evening for a carry out order note to self, if you're coming from the west, you're gonna wait a long time to turn left into the parking lot. But there was ample parking and my order was ready when I got there. There is a small area where you can dine in and there was a very extensive menu. I ordered ribs only, no sides. I got a full rack. Since these are meaty ribs, the ere was plenty for 2 plus some left over. They serve their ribs either with a dry rub, or wet. They were out of the dry rub, so I got the wet. There was a mild smoke flavor, and the liquid on the bottom of the carry out container was not spicy, had a slight vinegar taste. It came with 2 containers of bbq sauce. They were the same flavor. Prefer a sweet sauce, so we used our own when we got home. The ribs were tender the first night but got a little tough when I heated them up in the microwave the second night. I will admit I was a little surprised at the cost of the ribs. With a 10% tip you can see my bill came to $40. Now, it fed two people plus I had enough for a third meal, but I just wasn't expecting the bill to be quite so high for 1 rack of ribs and no sides. But I didn't check the menu online. I just ordered over the phone so that's on me. read more

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I'm from Houston, TX, and Satchel's really scratches the BBQ itch!! Their food is so delicious and well-crafted. Satchel's has become my ultimate comfort food spot in Ann Arbor. The staff is also super friendly (properly southern friendly, if you as me!), which makes the whole experience a treat. Can't say enough good things about Satchel's. I highly recommend the half-pound meat plate with half brisket, half kielbasa, mac n' cheese, vinegar coleslaw (LOVE that they have a vinegar option!), and of course cornbread. Seriously to kill for read more

everything was great from the ordering, delivery, food quality and quantity. would highly recommend. WI'll definitely use again.

When I get in the mood for pulled pork, I give Satchel's a call. They never disappoint with the tender, flavorful meat. Let's not forget about the delicious, spiced to perfection, Satchel's Stew. I am never unhappy with any choice I make. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I call ahead a few times a month for my lunch. I also love the relaxed down home feel of the decor when I dine in. I appreciate you guys. read more

As I was visiting Ann Arbor, I was looking for some BBQ. Satchel's had an overall 4 rating so I wanted to give it a try...plus they had sweet tea which is hard to find done right in the Midwest. The sweet tea would make any Southerner happy as it was very sweet, refreshing, and brewed in house. Turns out the owner or manager is from Alabama so he knows what to do. I went with the pulled pork and brisket combo that has cornbread and 2 sides come with it. Besides the sweet tea, the meats and cornbread were the best part of the meals. The pork and brisket were both tender and seasoned well. The cornbread was sweet and sticky. I picked potato salad and Mac and cheese for my sides. I didn't really enjoy either. They weren't bad but just meh. The potato salad was cut into cubes in a mustard base with onions and bell peppers. There are 5 sauces and I liked 3 of them. I enjoyed the mustard, vinegar, and sweet sauces. The original house and hot, I did not enjoy. The hot is substantial...I would rate it a 7 on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being weak and 10 being very hot. I would love to go to Satchel's again. The sweet tea, meats and 3 of the sauces are terrific. I would try different sides next time. read more

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Satchel's BBQ seemed pretty promising when I first drove in and saw the smokers sitting at the entrance of the parking lot. They weren't operating at lunch time, but I figured that maybe they had smoked the meat in the morning? I went in and decided to get a small sandwich to try out the pork. The order took less than 5 minutes to come out: Pork Sandwich, Mac & Cheese ($9) - The pulled pork at Satchel's has a decent red smoke ring surrounding the interior meat and is served on a nice buttery toasted bun. The pork is soft but not as pull-apartable as I would expect of a great pulled pork. I wouldn't say it's especially dry, but it's certainly not moist either. There was a piece of bark included that was completely soft and limp, indicating that the pork was smoked previously then left to steam for serving. I did like how the pork is served without being pre-sauced - this allowed me a taste of the natural pork flavor before adding barbecue sauce later. The sauce is vinegary, peppery, and not too sweet. It's a required accompaniment for this pork; great pulled pork doesn't typically need sauce but this pork needed that addition to liven things up. The mac & cheese here is nice. It's super creamy and smooth with a unique taste, an almost mustard-like kick. The macaroni itself is cooked nicely and still has a bit of a bite. Strangely enough the mac & cheese was kind of lukewarm by the time it got to me. Satchel's BBQ is kind of emblematic of most Michigan BBQ in general - it's good enough if you have a fixing for barbecue, but isn't really anything special. read more

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Small place, but the food is amazing. Price to taste point is 100% worth it. Ordered and we had our food within 15 minutes. Definitely will be coming back. read more

One of the best BBQ places in metro Detroit hands down. Amazing sides like collards, gumbo and their delicious stew! My only complaint during this visit was that the brisket was exceptionally dry. For what they charge, they really should pay closer attention to the meat they're serving. It was pretty disappointing today. read more

4-18-2025 We picked up an order for 6 people with mixed meats, mac n cheese and green beans and cornbread. It was all delicious, smoky and full of flavor. We brought home a variety of their sauces, and it complimented the meal well. We'll be sure to return. read more

Best BBQ in town! Also cannot get enough of their Mac and cheese. The staff is always friendly and we love coming here!

DELICIOUS FOOD, the brisket is especially fine and the sides are great, the service is fast and it is all at a good price

The food was fantastic and the staff was friendly and very helpful in deciding what to get. The brisket, pork, Mac n cheese, gumbo, and corn bread were all delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

I have had Satchel's food before but never for a holiday meal. Our Easter meal was delicious! Best ham, pulled pork and beef brisket I have ever had. Kids loved the Mac and cheese and the green beans just weren't enough they were so good. We will do this for other holidays now, and eat there more often. read more

Hugh was such a helpful part of our catering experience with Satchel's BBQ. We ordered catering for 50 people with a delivery to our business for a Staff Lunch. Not only was Hugh happy to provide a quote for our team, but he was very responsive, even offering to call me when I had an issue pop up why trying to pay. That level of personal customer care isn't mainstream these days, and the warmth from my interactions with this neighborhood business alone would bring me back to their restaurant. Our staff loved this meal. The green beans were my personal favorite just because they're so easy to get wrong, but when they're done right it's phenomenal. I even had one staff member say this was the best catered meal we've ever had, despite purchasing from some caterers that were quite a but more expensive. Lastly, it just pays to support a local business. When we decided to use Satchel's Hugh gave us a huge thank you message which warmed my heart. It makes such a difference in the lives of local business owners and I love that we were able to send them our business! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu but we loved the pulled pork, pulled chicken, corn bread, coleslaw and their homemade pickles. There was plenty to go around and a good amount leftover to send home with staff as well. I can't highly recommend Satchel's BBQ enough! read more

Fantastic service and amazing food. Chose satchels for a big catering event and despite their modern look and feel, it reminded me of amazing legit barbecue. Thank you satchels for your wonderful service. Will definitely be returning customers! read more

It is BBQ season again and I was really itching to get beef brisket somewhere. Google told me there was a place nearby in Ann Arbor and I just happened to be in the area on this day. Stopped by Satchel's and was already impressed by the large chalkboard menu on the wall. One of the employees walked me through their selection of meats but I was sold on the brisket sandwich and asked for a side of red beans & rice. Sometimes you get brisket at certain places and the meat is thin and dry, but every single bite of my sandwich was moist and tender. The house bbq sauce and Carolina vinegar were full of flavor which only enhanced the brisket instead of taking away from it. I was also impressed by the red beans & rice which surprised me to tell you the truth. Definitely a top 5 BBQ restaurant in Michigan from the places I've eaten at. read more

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Hands down the best BBQ in Michigan, don't believe me, go try it you won't be disappointed,, don't forget the collard greens, they are the best I've ever had . I can't leave out the staff, these guys treat you like family, very helpful with recommendations and just make you feel welcome from the first step in the door, I live over a half hour away but It's well worth the drive read more

My first time. I've been waiting to come here as long as they've been open, 13years. I was excited to try new meat. So, here it goes. This is an order at the counter kinda place. It's clear they cut costs with food being ready to go. And having a menu on the wall in large chalkboard print with cost and items easily to be updated. My buddy and I were the first customers of the day @11:01am. So dining room pics were plentiful. This place was clean and very well kept. The food was tasty and hot to the order. I ordered the ribs. Although "Not Fall Off The Bone" Still tender & tasty! Mac'n cheese was very hot and creamy. And the stew was spicy & hot as well. The only thing I wished they'd offer was hand wipes for customers. We had to got to the test room to wash our hands. I'll be back to try other meats. read more

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I'm from Virginia Beach, and we used Satchel's for our company holiday party (tailgate style Christmas in October) and it was a massive hit!! Our team loved the food and the service from Hugh and his team was top notch, he delivered on the expectations and then some. He made sure we had everything we needed, plates, silverware, serving utensils and more. read more

Satchel's BBQ is our "go-to" bbq spot in Ann Arbor. The restaurant is set up cafeteria style, so you may sit with others at your picnic table. It's a no frills spot with the best bbq around. I get the two meat two sides. I always get the chicken & pork, baked beans & Mac n cheese. He always gets the brisket & sausage, Mac n cheese & red beans & rice. Both served with cornbread. I get a sweet tea to finish off the deliciousness, sometimes a bread pudding to finish off the yummy meal. The food is served up quickly. This a great spot to hit if you are hungry, you don't have to wait long! The downtown location did close, but luckily we have this spot located on Washtenaw. Give Satchels a try, it's amazing bbq! read more

Satchel's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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We picked up to eat at home. The staff was friendl, the servings were great and the food was delicious as always .

Great BBQ Jen in Ann Arbor. Have dined in and ordered online to go (super simple) multiple times and the food never disappoints. All of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Everything on the menu is good, in particular my favs are the pulled chicken and pork 10/10. read more

We recently ordered takeout for a small gathering. The ribs and pulled pork, in particular, were AMAZING! Highly recommend!

Good food, attentive service and timely takeout! We enjoyed the pulled pork and a baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad and string beans!

This place is awesome in every way. By far the best BBQ I've had in the area. The ribs are incredible, as are all of the sides. Service is always friendly and helpful. We've also had Satchel's provide catering for a grad party, and we got our smoked turkey from them for Thanksgiving. Top notch! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the find was, and the process was seamless. I can't say enough about this great local business. read more

Pretty darn tasty overall...potato salad and coleslaw were a tad bland IMO, but the meats were all very well done. All the cooked stuff could stand to be served a little hotter for sure (a consistent challenge with BBQ / smoked fare), but again, overall the best in the area that I've found so far for southern / soul food. read more

We ordered a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving. It was delicious, perfectly cooked and moist.

We ordered a whole smoked turkey for Thanksgiving. It was delicious- moist and perfectly smoked. Can't wait to make turkey soup from what's left. Five stars for sure!!! read more