I love this place! Game day it would be super packed, but the options are plenty and the service is amazing! I had the chopped chicken since I don't eat much pork, but many in my party swear by the pork. Also the bread pudding is a fan favorite. They have a lot of seating and event community seating. On the weekend they have an open bar. After you get your food, you have a choice of 10 -15 sauces and you can get as much as you want. Unlimited refills in drinks too! This an old town mom and pop place with good food and fun vibes. They also have and event hall across the street. read more

Saucehouse - 1/4 lb. Chopped Chicken with Vessel Green Bean Casserole Mac n Cheese 4 oz. Bread Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Absolutely fire food. Went here after my work event to grub out a little and it was perfect. Brisket was great and my coworker said "bbq is meant to be eaten in ungodly portions". Completely agree. Thanks saucehosue. Stay saucy ! read more

Saucehouse - Fud - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Excellent southern BBQ place with plenty of seating! Indoor and outdoor with a nice courtyard. Pulled pork, brisket were on point along with the sides. Peach cobbler, beef pudding and Banana pudding just like grandma used to make! So good it may make you slap Nanna! Lol read more

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My boyfriend and I came to Saucehouse before the game and I really enjoyed it. There was free parking in their lot and still spaces even with game day. There were so much staff working so the line moves quick! In fact, we didn't wait at all before being helped. There were a lot of people in the dining area. I ordered the pulled pork on the regular bun and boy did they give me so much meat!! My boyfriend got the brisket with the hawaiian rolls and it was noticeable less meat, but he enjoyed it as well! The fries were deliciously seasoned and so crisp! The fried okra was hot with a light and crispy breading. Saucehouse definitely has the sauces and I tried a few and enjoyed them all dipping my sandwich to try each. A great meal before game day and reasonably priced for bbq! read more

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Loved everything we had here! The brisket, egg rolls, rib tips, collard greens and Mac and cheese were our favorites! The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome. Fun indoor picnic table and booth seating and cute outdoor space too. Prices are good and food came out fast. The white chocolate bread pudding was off the charts! read more

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So, so good. Best bbq in Athens in my humble opinion. If you can impress my dad, you've really got something special. From salads to sandwiches to limitless sauces, this place is great for a chill lunch and an afternoon hangout. I can't forget to mention how kind and welcoming the staff were too! Definitely recommend you check this place out. read more

People are really great. REALLY great. The food is very mediocre. The variations of eggrolls are by far the best thing in the menu. There are much better bbq places (food wise) in the area. The atmosphere is awesome though. read more

I walked in with relatively high expectations from hearing a lot of good reviews. The restaurant itself was slow, not sure why, but heard it gets busy around 7 because of Wednesday trivia nights. Since it was slow, there wasn't a line so that meant I got my food right away. You order and get your food, and then pay at the end of the line. I ordered a BBQ plate with 1/4 lbs of brisket, 2 hawaiian rolls, mac and cheese, and cole slaw with a fountain drink. The total was a little less than $20, which seems fairly reasonable. They have counters with different types of BBQ sauces, and out of the like the 20 types, I got the hot and sweet sauce (it's pretty spicy so get it on the side). Personally, I like my cole slaw with a bit more horseradish, so when I tried theirs it wasn't as good since it was more towards the sweet side. The mac and cheese looks good, but tasted like any other mac and cheese. Now, the brisket also looks good, but lacked seasoning. Sure there was sauce, but it also got cold fast. For $20, I could've gotten more brisket somewhere else and with better quality. Overall, maybe I would come back here for something else or for trivia night, but not for the food. read more

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Great bbq and sides. Definitely higher quality than your average BBQ joint. The bread pudding is probably my favorite dessert. Possibly the best part about this place is their two sauce bars. They have pretty much every BBQ sauce you can think of. They serve beer and other beverages in the restaurant. You order in a line and take your food to your table. They have a large outside patio and courtyard with cornhole, a bar in a small separate building, and an event venue where I've attended a wedding party. I'd recommend this place all around. I love taking my family here or coming here with friends to have great BBQ and some drinks. read more

As I was exploring Athens, GA, I searched BBQ on Yelp! I was sold on a place that speaks volumes to sauceaholics like me. What a great name for a BBQ joint and they certainly had 8 types of sauce! Due to COVID, they have not reopened the restaurant yet, but the bier garten area is open and there is a limited menu. I chose pulled pork sandwich, slaw, potato salad, and sweet tea. The pulled pork sandwich came out with a but that was barely bigger than a roll. But it didn't matter because I was going to sample all the sauces with the roll and eat the pork separately. The pork was excellent as it was tender and had some seasoning to it. There are 8 sauces and I sampled all of them except for the white sauce. My favorites were the Western NC Ketchup (ketchup base with a kick), mustard, and sweet molasses. The House would have been my next as it was their sweet homemade sauce. The next sauce was called Very Hot and Sweet. It was named correctly. It started with a sweet taste then when the sweetness went away, it was all burn on the level of hot. I would rate it a 8 with 10 being super hot. The guy who brought it to me said it is made with the ghost pepper. The sauce has an excellent flavor but you have been warned. The other 2 sauces were the Carolina Vinegar and Pork Sauce. They were both...ehh. Potato salad was your solid mustard base. The slaw needed a little more dicing for my taste but it was the mayo-vinegar style. I added the Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce to up the flavor. Sweet tea was superb and refreshing. I want to come back when they are offering their full menu. They were actually pretty nice guys too even though I was wearing a Bama hat haha! read more

Saucehouse - All sauces present except for the white - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Driving thru Athens to Florida and Google led us here! What a superb choice! Great brisket and pulled pork with so many sauce selections. If you're into NC vinegar based sauces, theirs are great! Being newcomers, the FOH manager was so kind to made sure we were familiar with their menu selections, topping options, sides and desserts. Do not pass on the peach cobbler! read more

Saucehouse - 1/4 lb. Brisket with Vessel (nachos) and a Cheerwine - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

My group and I got the brisket and chicken meal!! It was delicious and the service was amazing. 100 percent recommend getting a meal here!!!! read more

Usually not a fan of BBQ but this food was AMAZING!!! The brisket, pork, and mac&cheese were my favorite. Absolutely delicious and would definitely get it again. read more

Loved the atmosphere here! I can see it being a really fun place to catch a game or enjoy a nice summer day. The staff were amazing, although the bartender seemed a little new. This is one of my brother's favorite spots in Athens. The brisket mac and cheese egg rolls are a must! Bread pudding was delicious also. 10/10 would eat here again. read more

My family comes here all the time when in town! The vibes are fun and relaxed and they have plenty of different sauces to choose from! Recommend when getting bbq in Athens! read more

Saucehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I met a colleague here for lunch yesterday and neither of us was very impressed. The employees were friendly and service was quick. The price was basically in line with most other barbeque places. The food wasn't impressive. I got pulled pork, which was flavorless without some kind of sauce. There are plenty of sauces offered, but the few that I tried weren't much better than what can be purchased at a store. The mac & cheese and Brunswick stew that I had as sides weren't especially good. The mac & cheese was bland and the cheese was rubbery. The stew was oddly sweet. As I told my colleague, it was so sweet that it could have been eaten as a dessert. The music in the restaurant was incredibly loud, as well, which made having a conversation difficult. Maybe we caught Saucehouse on a bad day, but neither my colleague nor I were inclined to visit again. read more

It's an average barbecue place. I've never gone to the Bar side of the restaurant but I like that they split the restaurant away from the bar for a more family friendly experience or a good time for drinks with friends. The service is always quick as you tell them the plate you want and then pick your meat and sides down the line. read more

Saucehouse is such a solid spot all around for great food and great drinks!! They really do have so many yummy sauces that I love to try a new one each time I go, too. The indoor/outdoor atmosphere is perfect for any event at any time of year, whether hanging out with a big group outside with some live music and the firepit, sitting inside around the bar, or in the main dining area to grab a bite to eat. Sharing a pitcher and snapping some pics outside with friends at Sauce is always a good idea. And ofc that GO DAWGS energy is contagious here!!!! Love it. read more

Great concept. You get a lot of food for the price. At the end of the line are about a dozen different sauces for you to try. The only thing I would suggest is to go at the beginning of the day insta is in the evening. Some food may have been sitting a while which obviously won't taste as good. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a separate set arched bar are. read more

Saucehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great barbecue nice Open air atmosphere, lots of outdoor space, dog friendly , corn hole games , popular college joint fun place!! read more

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My favorite bbq in athens! Love the pulled chicken and macaroni! Great atmosphere and great place if you are coming with a crowd.

Easily my favorite bbq joint in Athens. Great food, awesome service, very reasonable prices. I'll b back again soon, and often. I also really enjoy the bar, as well as the family friendly seating outside on the deck. BBQ Plate is amazing. Brunswick Stew is too. What more could one want from their fave bbq joint? read more

This place looked like a nice local place which is what we like vs chain restaurants. We got there at 6:30 pm and they were open until 10. And they were out of food. The food that we got was very good, the atmosphere was nice, but the things I wanted to eat, Ribs and a baked potato, they were out off.The brisket was at the bottom of the container and sat in it's own grease, but it was good.The salad was in point, and Macaroni and cheese was very very good. I would've gave them more starts, but you cant run out of food on a Sat night. read more

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After my first review, Saucehouse BBQ reached out and gave me a gift certificate to try them again, and I finally had the opportunity to try out Saucehouse BBQ again this past Sunday evening. I will say this, in terms of cleanliness, it was night and day. MUCH cleaner and neater than when I went in a few months ago. Still, I have some ideas as to why it was so gross a few months ago, and I think Saucehouse BBQ management can avoid this (more later). When I entered the establishment this time, it was pretty empty. Once again, the staff was incredibly friendly. I ordered the following: -Ribs -Pulled pork -Brunswick stew -Collard greens -Coleslaw -Mac'n'cheese -Bread pudding -Peach cobbler -Vessel: 2 baked potatoes, loaded with cheese, jalapenos, salsa, onion The meats were pretty good. I preferred the pulled pork, my partner preferred the ribs. I do think my ribs are better, and I though these ribs needed a LITTLE more flavor and moisture. This may just be bias on my part :) In terms of the sides, they did forget to give me my collard greens, but everything else was pretty good! The mac'n'cheese, which was a huge disappointment last time I went, was still, honestly, kind of grainy, but it was much more flavorful and creamier than I remember. The Brunswick stew was also better than I expected it to be. The coleslaw was pretty standard, but pretty good! The desserts were amazing! They may be a little too sweet for those who aren't huge fans of sweet things, but that bread pudding is reason enough to go to Saucehouse. Very decadent and rich! The peach cobbler was also delicious, but I do prefer my pies a LITTLE less sweet. Still, I can see a lot of people loving this! As for the cleanliness issue, I ordered my food, and was given cups for takeout. I went to the area to get drinks, so I was holding a huge bag of food and 2 cups. Then, I went to the sauce area to get sauces, and there are quite a few (10+), and they are pretty good! They have little to-go cups for these sauces, but it is VERY difficult to get the tops to snap onto the little containers. I was making such a mess trying to get the lids to "click," and it hit me -- this was definitely the cause of the greasiness/stickiness in my previous visit! I went and got a wet paper towel to wipe down the bottles and the sauce container, and then I washed my hands. I highly, highly recommend you spend the extra money for better quality mini-containers. Greasiness/stickiness was such a put-off With all the food mentioned along with the massive baked potato, my partner couldn't finish all the food! The portion sizes are massive! Is this the best BBQ I've ever had? No. Is this the best BBQ in Athens? IDK Would you leave Saucehouse BBQ feeling full, happy, and with leftovers in tow? Probably. read more

Great food with generous portions. I love the sauce bar! As a whole, my family didn't love the sides. Mac and cheese was good, but that was about the only side we liked in my family of six. I love that you can pick nachos, baked potatoes, etc for your "vessel." read more

Saucehouse is amazing! The best food with an even better atmosphere that alows for big groups and families to come together! The service is wonderful and the employees are always so attentive to everyones needs and wants when dining at Saucehouse! Could not recommend more. read more

Overall not a bad place. Really like the Mac and cheese but the pulled poke was nothing too special. I love the variety of sauces and sides. Maybe other proteins are better! read more

I have had Saucehouse twice, once through a catered event, and once yesterday when my friend and I wanted BBQ. This place is SO GOOD. I got the pulled pork on a bun, mac and cheese, and green beans as well as a sweet tea. If you love sauce, they have tons of options and all of them are tasty. I personally love the House Sauce which is "everything but mustard". If you are craving BBQ, everything here will hit the spot! read more

Saucehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I would give a 1 1/2 star but I was talked into a 2 star. The ribs at Golden Corral are better on rib night. They were terrible. I ordered brisket as well, but never got it. My buddy did have a pork and brisket plate. He said he wouldn't come back. The only thing worse than this place is the GA football schedule this year. read more

My absolute favorite BBQ. I love Saucehouse and it is always my first choice for barbecue. The staff is always so friendly and inviting. The food is to die for. I got the bread pudding last time I was there and I wanted to go back for a second. Everything is delicious, you can't go wrong here. read more

Saucehouse - pulled pork plate with coleslaw, green bean casserole, hawaiian buns and bread pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Saucehouse BBQ is a great place to eat we really enjoy visiting Athens and coming here with the great tasting food. Reminds me of Madison Bear Gardens in Chico, CA, same type of atmosphere. Very friendly. Nice beer garden. Nice Fountain outside my kids like to visit too. read more

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I have to say the House barbecue sauce is really decent. And I am really picky about my sauces. I am also picky about my sliced brisket. They have sliced brisket or at least that's what they call it. It is more like pull a part brisket and what they serve me was so fatty that I sent it back. Definitely not sliced brisket. Mac & cheese was too dry . But get extra points for actually having baked potatoes. Unfortunately they go up on some kind of cheese sauce, the same cheese sauce they use on their nachos and I could definitely take a pass on that. Asked for butter and you get The fake drawn butter oil. Epic fail on that one don't be cheap serve real butter. The side salad was excellent, super fresh lettuce. And they're shining moment is there tofu!! Prepared excellent would come back just for that alone and I don't even eat tofu often. In the World of Coca-Cola here in Georgia they serve Pepsi , bummer. Probably would not eat here again if it wasn't for the tofu on the menu. read more

Visit was a little disappointing. The food was over priced and the portions very small sides are served in 4 ounce portions. Then they charge me a service fee and I paid with cash so I ended up paying 3% more and should not have. And the cashier gave me back incorrect change. Was over all bad experience. read more

Saucehouse - The receipt where I was charged a service charge for using cash and the amount of change I received back from my cash purchase. - Barbeque Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Stopped here on a football bye-week for a Saturday lunch. The atmosphere here is really neat, with a courtyard and stage outside with an adjoining bar building. Wife and I shared a pound of brisket and some sides. Honestly, the sides (beans, cole slaw, potato salad) were forgettable. But the brisket is another story. The flavor was full, the meat was juicy and tender. My wife and I agree that this is close to the best brisket we've eaten in our history. Five stars for the brisket. Minus one star for average sides. read more

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In my experience, Saucehouse has decent barbecue, quick service, and is well-priced. I wouldn't say it's the best barbecue spot in Athens, but it's one of the better ones. As an added bonus, they give out free desserts on rainy days! Meats: I've had their pulled pork and ribs. Both were okay. They would benefit from more seasoning and a deeper penetrating smokey flavor. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful but a touch on the lean side. I definitely wanted more moisture and maybe even fat content. On the other hand, the ribs were plenty juicy but a little tough. You'll definitely need a knife to separate them from one another. I love ribs, but I would definitely pick pulled pork out of the two options. Sides: I've had their green beans, fried okra, baked beans, mac and cheese, and Brunswick stew. Their mac and cheese was pretty decent; well seasoned and delicious. Their Brunswick stew had big chunks of potato, which I'm not used to, but was decently flavorful as well. When the fried okra was hot, it tasted great, but as it cooled, it became less desirable. I did not like the baked beans at all. They were pretty bland and disappointing. The green beans also tasted like they were not seasoned at all. After two bites, I added salt and pepper. Deserts: I tried their peach cobbler and bread pudding. Their peach cobbler was alright. It was a little less sweet than I expected and the texture was a little less velvety than I'm used to, but it overall wasn't bad. On the complete other end of the spectrum, their bread pudding was amazing. I've had bread pudding maybe once or twice before in my life, but never like that. It was buttery, soft, sweet, and so worth it. Sauces: They're not called Saucehouse for no reason! They have about 10 different types of barbecue sauces. I tried 6, most of which I enjoyed. Mustard Sauce I've hated mustard sauce all my life, but absolutely loved theirs. Pork Sauce Their pork sauce is vinegar based but not insanely acidic. It was pretty good on pulled pork, not the best on their ribs though. Very Hot and Sweet This one was a little too sweet for my taste, but that should have been expected given the name. Hot Vinegar Sauce It tasted like spicy apple cider vinegar; very good on their pulled pork. (Alabama) White Sauce It had a very loose viscosity and strong horseradish flavor. Not bad, but not good either. House Sauce This was a balanced ketchup-based sauce. This one tied with their mustard sauce as my favorite. Service: Sort of like Willy's or Chipotle, Saucehouse provides a fast-casual style of service. I told them everything I wanted up front, but I don't think they would have minded if I figured everything out along the way. This style of service keeps lines short and minimizes your waiting time. Conclusion: Like I said in the beginning, Saucehouse has pretty decent barbecue. I wouldn't travel from out of town to try it, but if you live in the area, I'd definitely recommend you stop by. It's priced fairly, tastes good, and it won't take you forever to get your food. read more

Not a fan of their drink section because of the lack of covid friendly and clean area with the tops and utensils. The food, on the other hand, is good as expected. A bit stingy with the protein but, the sides are definitely good. Plenty to choose from. read more

The food was good, but it would have been better if I received my pulled pork with my order. I understand if they run out and are preparing more pulled pork, but after receiving a sign and being told it would be a five minute wait, turned into a 15 minute wait. I finished both my sides and waited for there to be no line trying to give the newer employee a chance to fulfill my order. After waiting I walked to the register to the two employees behind the counter joking around and laughing. When reminding them of my order they looked at me as if I was crazy for a second before fulfilling my order. When giving me the pulled pork the worker was only going to give me 1/4 lb when I payed for 1/2 a lb. The mac n cheese was alright but was only semi warm and had uncooked noodles in it. I typically do not leave reviews but after my order nearly being placed in a to go box and given to another customer, as well as being completely forgotten about when the restaurant was empty other than me in the dinning area, I needed to speak about this. read more

Good food, nice clean indoor and outdoor seating, and friendly people serving all that up! I had the pulled pork plate. Might be the best I've had! read more

Service was amazing, Christian at the bar went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. My wife came here for the first time and loves it!! Great spot to hang and watch the braves!! read more

The food was terrible, you walk in thinking it's an actual restaurant but it's the saddest assembly line just like high school lunch. The food was soggy, flavorless, and looked like dog food. Gordon Ramsey needs to come here and fix this. The only reason why it's in business is bc frat kids come here after drinking. read more