Caitlin: My grandpa would have LOVED this place - the ambiance, the hot and tasty food, and the exceptional customer service! I love their brisket - always flavorful and juicy, never dried out! Clayton (10 months): BUH! BUH! BUH! BUH! BUH! (This roughly translates to "This was my first time trying brisket and it was life changing. I also loved the mashed potatoes and live music!") John: I will say millennial-core establishment featuring really good BBQ. I would like a to-go order of all of their pickles for my house, and the sausage was delicious! read more

Scratch BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Clean restaurant with tender brisket. It's a typical BBQ spot, order at the counter and pick up your food when it is done. Good drinks and music. read more

Saturday night date night- here is what we liked. * Busy but not crowded, several seating choices. * Live music was very good- and this will make me sound old. It wasn't to loud. Could enjoy but still have a conversation with my date. * The brisket nachos, every time are. A winner. Solid chips that can hold the weight of brisket, queso and all the good stuff. * The bartender making the cocktails had a vibe that he loved what he was doing, very refreshing. * All the staff were friendly. * Smoked chicken was flavorful and moist . *I realize pickles don't go on nachos but I love their pickles What could of been better: * Git the Texas Twinkies, stuffed jalapeños wrapped in a brown sugar bourbon bacon. They were good, unfortunately they were really overcooked. Liked them, just didn't love them. *The Mac n Cheese was ok, little pasty. I am a bit of a mac n cheese snob. Was ok but not great. Overall a fantastic date night. Will be back. I so want to give them 5 stars, we are at 4.5 but so close read more

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Excellent food. We had the 1/2 slab pork ribs, Mac and cheese, collard greens, 1/2 chicken and baked beans. The pork ribs were amazing. They were falling off the bone and juicy. Paired with the barbecue sauce and they were heavenly. The Mac and Cheese is by far the best Mac and cheese I've had at a barbecue restaurant. It had an elevated flavor and was extremely creamy. The 1/2 chicken was extremely juicy and was falling off the bone also. The collard greens and baked beans were barbecue staples that paired well with our meal. The owner was walking around greeting guests and made sure we had an excellent experience. She was very warm and accommodating. As for the ambience there was a rustic charm that felt comforting while eating with live music being played. Overall we had an enjoyable experience and we will definitely be back read more

This place is pretty sweet! The staff were very kind and the drinks were mmmm mmmm deeeelicious! We only had drinks here because we at dinner prior. It was more of a random stop but an awesome random stop. read more

Found this place on way back west from a soccer tourney. Mostly because it was safe to eat at for my wife who has celiac. First off - the potato salad. Phenomenal! I'm a potato salad snob. This was the best one I've ever had. So much I got done to take home w me. The beans were really good as well. Mac and cheese had a different flavor but in a good way. Guessing it's the types of cheeses used. The sausage was excellent. Full of flavor and didn't even need to use bbq sauce w it. The brisket was good. Not my favorite but it was still really good. We will definitely be back. I want to try more. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Really neat place. Order at counter and sit down. read more

First time here, wish we would have stopped in a long time ago. Food was delicious. We had the brisket sandwich lunch combo with mashed potatoes and the pulled pork nachos with a side of baked beans. Everything was amazing!! Service was fantastic and staff was friendly. Restaurant was very clean and inviting. We stopped in for lunch but I'll definitely be back for dinner and to try some of the cocktails. Highly recommend! read more

The BBQ was decent; I met a friend here. It was definitely more expensive than most of the local BBQ. I was excited to get a piece of pecan pie but they were sold out even though it was only lunch time. The macaroni and cheese was too rich for me. I liked the ribs and potato salad the best. They are wheelchair accessible and carried my food to my table for me. You order right when you get there; kind of like a cafeteria. read more

Scratch BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

The meats we tried were super dry. Sides were good. But we didn't go just for the sides.

We were pleasantly surprised with a nice find for BBQ. We took a little drive up 75 to try a new place. Glad we did. The sliced brisket and pulled pork were so good. Moist and smoked just enough. Cornbread was scrumptious. It is a sweet variety. Collard greens were excellent. They are not bitter. This is a quick-serve menu. There is plenty of seating, a bar, and great food. They may run out of one of your choices due to making everything by hand. To top everything off, the owners are teachers. It felt great to support them. read more

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A seriously hidden gem on this stretch of town! I can't wait to come back, the food was so so good. The service was amazing, everyone was kind and patient since it was our first time here and we even were able to meet the owner - such a sweet person! The atmosphere is nice, clean, moody and even live music the day we were there. I would recommend, 15/10 stars!!! read more

Scratch BBQ - Beef Short Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

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We love Scratch BBQ! This was our second time there and we really recommend this place. You order food cafeteria style which means you get to try a little of everything if you want to, which we love! The food is always excellent! We haven't had anything we didn't like. The first time we went, we got the chicken and it was a little bit dry, but the owner came out and let us know she knew it was dry and she brought us more. The service is always excellent, the owner is always around making sure things are running smoothly. Tonight they had some great music playing and their happy house is a dollar or two off of all their drinks which is nice. The owner told us tonight they have live acoustic music Fridays and Saturdays 6-9, so we will definitely be back! read more

Scratch BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Not bad, but we wouldn't return. We ordered brisket (VERY dry), and pulled pork (good). We also ordered a lot of sides. Mac and cheese 3/4 of us liked it. Corn bread was amazing. Broccoli salad was inedible. Baked beans were good. Potato salad was decent. Don't regret going but it just wasn't good enough that we plan to return. read more

ordered take shouldve checked to see if everything was there but didn't receive my half rack of ribs that were $24 didn't receive my sausage link that was $9 also tipped that's what I get for trying to be nice read more

I came from Fort Worth Texas. Lived there for 24 years and miss my Texas cuisine. This place is the bomb when it comes from Texas BBQ cuisine, loved it just lower your sodium and its excellent!!!!!!! Love you guys!!!!!!! read more

Drive straight PAST Chick-fil-A to try food that is authentic and tasty. My husband, 7-year-old, and I devoured some pulled pork and ribs. The four different sauces were excellent. I was excited about the collard greens when we ordered, and they did not disappoint. My son and husband really liked the mac and cheese. Coleslaw was good, but the winner as far as sides was the sweet potato casserole. Topped with a brown sugar sauce, even my kid tried it and said it tasted like candy. I only wish they had plates for sharing what was on our tray more easily. A dedicated, self-serve water station would be nice too. The guys at the front were very friendly. The layout was open and family friendly but with a separate space to hang out near the bar. We will be visiting Scratch again! read more

My wife and I stopped at Scratch BBQ for the first time today. We were met by a very friendly staff with lots of recommendations. We decided to try a bunch of different meats and sides since it was our first time. We enjoyed the brisket, sausage, pork ribs, beans, collard greens, sweet potato casserole, potato salad, mac & cheese, cornbread, and Peanut Butter sheet cake. Let me start with the brisket...it was amazing. My wife's first comment upon trying it was "You're going to have to get your own brisket, this is mine now". It was among the best I've ever had. The smoked sausage was very close behind. The way they smoked it made everything inside so tender and delicious. Definitely eating this again! The ribs were great and had a nice crust on them. Very hard to compete with the brisket and sausage, but they were close. The sides were spectacular. The beans and collards were awesome. Both cooked perfectly. The potato salad was delicious (big chunks of potato and not too much seasoning). The mac & cheese was delicious - way more flavor than box mac and cheese. The sweet potato casserole was kind of a rough mash and was very good. We would have all of them again! The cornbread and peanut butter sheet cake...both awesome. The cornbread must have honey drizzled on it as it cools. It had a slight sweetness and a great crust on the outside. The peanut butter sheet cake was fantastic. It's not too peanutty, but a great flavor. We got some of their raspberry puree with it...that was like a next-level flavor boost. The location used to be the Fudruckers right off Miller Road. They've remodeled the inside and added a lot of new decorations. Very nice ambiance. Very "BBQ-esque". Absolutely glad we stopped...we will be going back very soon! read more

Scratch BBQ - So much deliciousness! - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Tried this place for the first time and will definitely be going back! The ribs are so tender and the chopped brisket is amazing. As far as sides, the mashed potatoes are by far our favorite. Spoke to one of the owners a couple of times. She came by the table to check on us. From the time we walked inside to the time we left we felt at home!!! read more

The flavor was really good. The problem was, about 40% of my full rack of ribs was was not edible. Most of it was hard and burned. Look at the piece I'm holding. It's burned to a crisp. Overall the ribs taste like they have been sitting all day. I'm very disappointed that I spent almost $40 on burned dry ribs. read more

Scratch BBQ - Burned dry St. Louis Style Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

First visit tonight at 6 pm, on a Saturday. They had a 'band' so loud I couldn't hear the staff when placing the order. While paying, I asked if it could be turned down, but it wasn't and my husband and I couldn't even talk during our meal despite sitting as far back as possible. I get having a band for entertainment, but way too loud and too early. My husband and I split a full rack of ribs ($32) which were very good. Mac and cheese was tasty and the corn bread was excellent. I got the brussel sprouts which were way too oily. The sides were $4 each and portioned for one. A bit pricy in my opinion, especially since we had to eat quickly to escape the loud music. Paper towel is on the table for napkins but it works be helpful to have wet naps like other bbq places so. read more

I left a google review with my opinion on the poor quality of their service and food. the owner responded to my review nastily and made it so I couldn't respond. my original review; My family and I tired this place for the first time on 4/19. The service and terrible from the start. I had coupons two for $5 off $25 . We bought at least $100 in food so I asked the woman at the register, who I later found out was the owner, to ring it up separate to utilize both coupons. She told me "that's too much work" then proceeded to ask me how to use these coupons. She was rude about me wanting to use the coupons and couldn't configure the coupons they had created. Later when we sat down she came to find us to them try to talk to us about bringing catering order her way, basically marketing as we were trying to eat. The entire visit she stuck by us talking about herself and her work , some may say hospitality but it was almost as if she knew she had done wrong and or she was watching us for some odd reason. Later that evening we were all sick. The meat had to have been undercooked. I will not go back. Very unimpressed and I felt very disrespected. her response; Tiffany....yes...I remember those coupons and you. The coupons that said on the back 'offer is NOT valid with any other discounts, coupons, specials or on holidays. One coupon per person/table per visit.' After I had your order completely rang up....you insisted that both coupons be used. I told you that it's for one order...and you then said that I could just take off items and you would do two separate bills. So....though our POS system isn't set-up to use both, it did take me awhile to ring it up correctly, it was a lot of work and as I said several times, thank your for your patience.... and you thanked me. I was 100 percent not rude to you!! In regard to your other comments....I check on our customers after they have received their food constantly to make sure all is well. I did not seek you out, and I definitely didn't feel like I had "done you wrong." I checked on your party and you and others said everything was good. I can read a room pretty well. I didn't converse with you at all..rather the gentlemen that was with you was reciprocating conversation. You are very judgmental and critical Tiffany; VERY hard to please. Lastly, our meats are all smoked to over 200 degrees, so you can throw out your idea that it was undercooked. You did order a lot of food....you probably just ate too much:(. How rude and unprofessional. read more

Five Stars All Around! Scratch BBQ is hands down one of the best BBQ joints I've ever been to. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with just the right amount of smoky flavor, and the brisket? Melt-in-your-mouth perfection with that beautiful bark and juicy center. You can tell everything's made with serious passion and attention to detail. The sides are just as impressive--creamy mac and cheese, perfectly seasoned collard greens, and cornbread that's both buttery and just a little sweet. It's clear they put as much love into the sides as they do the meat. Their selection of draft beer is fantastic, with something for everyone--from hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers and smooth stouts. It's the perfect pairing with a plate full of BBQ. On top of all that, the service is top-notch. Friendly, attentive, and always ready with a great recommendation or a smile. Whether you're a BBQ connoisseur or just hungry for something amazing, Scratch BBQ delivers big time!! read more

The best Brisket I've had north of the mason Dixon Moist with a nice bark crust and smoke ring!!! You come in and order your food "assembly line " style is how they described it and then go sit down We choose the bar and had an ice cold beer with a very nice bartender! read more

Scratch BBQ - Michigan mystery beer. I like the idea of them choosing for me anyway so this just made things easier - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

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Tonight was the third time that I had the pleasure of dining here but my first time bringing my wife along for the experience. Food quality was excellent and the entire staff under the leadership of Jeannie did a great job taking care of all of our needs. Jeannie was very pleasant and courteous and made us feel right at home during our visit. We tried the brisket nachos, the smoked sausage, and a pepperoni pizza. All items were excellent. Our time here still in MI is shrinking but maybe just once we might be able to stop by for another delicious meal. Thanks for the great dinner! Keep up the great work! read more

I had dinner tonight at the new Scratch BBQ in Flint. Here is my review. My first impression is the menu. I have never been to a BBQ that didn't have a sampler platter or dinners. You have to order by the 1/4 pound and up for each protein and separate sides. I spent $25 for a 1/4 pound of brisket and 1/4 pound of pork rib + 2 sides and cornbread a drink. The sides were Mac and cheese and string green beans. The Mac was great, sadly the green beans were inedible and I immediately returned them and chose cole slaw. The beans were over cooked and the ends were left on. I couldn't cut them with a fork. The brisket was fantastic and I highly recommend ordering it by the slice...very thick and tender. The pork rib had nice bark on the outside but was underdone at the bone, my piece was not what I would call fall off the bone. It was more like rip and tear. The Cole slaw was heavy on the apple vinegar flavor but good. The owner came to my table after replacing my cole slaw..(the first order was drowning in liquid and I complained) So what's my conclusion? I suggest changing the green beans from string to cut with bacon so they would stay fresher longer and serve the cole slaw strained instead of with a ladle. Simple with more flavor, less complex, drop the spices. Overall I give them a 6 out of 10, but I really enjoyed the brisket and Mac and cheese. The cornbread was also good, but a very small serving was $1.50. Each item is sold ala carte so bring your calculator I didn't have my phone with me so I wasn't able to take photos of all of it. I will return for the Brisket and Mac and cheese... I'll try the other side's next visit. The mashed potatoes looked interesting. read more

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I wanted to support this place because it's local to me. I got a half a slab of ribs, a half a sausage link, and a half a pound of brisket with an individual side of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, greens, and two pieces of cornbread and it cost $66. That is extremely expensive to me for a small grocery sack of food. The cornbread was really dry and not in a good way. The greens had no flavor. The brisket was more fat than meat. The ribs were good they fell right off the bone. The mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese I couldn't really tell which was which they were both whipped to the point where you couldn't tell if there was noodles in it. Macaroni and cheese definitely didn't taste like macaroni and cheese. It was just all sort of bland and overpriced. I ordered via DoorDash in the service was great. They did get it to me on time. It was still hot. I've seen pictures of the outside of the building and it looks like it has plenty of parking and plenty of seating. Perhaps it's better if you dine in. You could tell the meat was smoked. It had a desirable smoke ring it just was really lacking and flavor and the fat to meat ratio was off. Definitely not the best barbecue I've ever had. But edible .... Just not for that price. The half a sausage link alone was like $8. read more

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Food is amazing, a little expensive but soooooooo worth it! The brisket was perfection! ! And the sides are amazing, also, the nacho's were a huge hit!! read more

World class food, service, and ambiance. First time visit three weeks ago was BBQ, second time visit today was pizza, with a very special BBQ taste to it. The entrepreneur owners are great people and wish them, and their team much prosperity. I am spreading the word far and wide about Scratch BBQ - the restaurant and their catering! read more

Scratch BBQ - Great ambience inside and outside! - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Service was too notch! Joe the bartender was exceptional and made the best margarita flight I've ever tasted. Amy (spelling may be wrong) the owner was super nice and the food was unmatched. Do yourself a favor and come here if you're in town. You won't regret it! Thank you to the staff whose names I don't know who cooked us such a great meal! read more

Ha a 1/2 slab ribs with potatoes and was $23.00 and ribs had no meat on them and burnt, I was very disappointed as I meet 6 guys there, I see why we were the only ones there. read more

Great food! The manager was very friendly and knew his stuff. The beans and cornbread are stellar!

I had the BBQ pork nachos, they were delicious, and the portions were generous. The BBQ sauce had just the right amount of twang, and the side of potato salad was a nice flavor compliment. However, I wish I would have gone with the baked beans - next time. From food order to pickup, the process was quick and painless - however this could be due to the minimal number of diners at the time. While dining, we were attended to by a very courteous and extremely attentive young man, named Wyatt. He made sure we had everything we needed, and even brought my sister hot sauce without being asked. He also placed our uneaten food into the "to-go" containers! Thanks Wyatt. Throughout the restaurant there was the savory, wonderful smell of smoked wood. The tall ceiling and minimalist deco all gave the restaurant a mildly trendy vibe. I will be back. read more

Scratch BBQ - Pork Nachos were great! - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Brisket was very good. Service was great and look forward to going back and trying other things. read more

Scratch BBQ - Brisket Nachos, Mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole and pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Amazing service. Phenomenal food. Drinks are spot on! Owners working on the floor with their staff, bussing tables and visiting with patrons. You can't go wrong with Scratch BBQ!! read more

Tried scratch Saturday 530. So the entire place is metal walls and the very load music blasts throughout! Don't expect to chat whilst music blaring! Food was served cafeteria style, and couldn't hear or understand the server over the piano playing yes piano! We didn't know what to expect first time with 8 guests! To my shock at the register 30$ a pound beef ribs. One rib weighed 11/2 pounds yes 45$ . So with one rib 11/2 pounds with bone in very delicious! Also side of mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese and pork nachos all top notch! Special soda also! Over 70$ one person! We were visited by the owner I would guess since she made it clear. She was the only person that did visit the table. We were a bit surprised that on a Saturday at 530 they were out of chicken . We all had beef pork and sausages! 520$ 6 adults 2 kids. Didn't really see a reason for a tip since it's all self serve fountain drinks! Nevertheless they ask for a tip on the bill which is a tricky subject at this place. Since you pay before you taste anything! read more

I used to live in Texas for about three years and then had to move back to the Flint area to take care of a family member in 2014. I was so sad to leave behind some of the best BBQ I had ever eaten down there. Texas BBQ is is a way of life and when I got back to Michigan none of the barbecue joints I had tried really understood how to smoke a brisket. Then I found Scratch. I tasted their food at an event they catered and was blown away. When I heard they were opening a brick and mortar I was so excited for the opportunity to eat their food whenever I wanted. This is the only place in Michigan that does Texas BBQ brisket right! The food is so good and their sides are fantastic. Everything is made from scratch (so it's not just a clever name for a restaurant!) and I'm a huge fan of the Mac and cheese, and their corn bread is to die for. Just like every BBQ place I ever went to in Austin, everything is served al-la-carte and the meat is served by the pound. They even have a pizza station where you can choose from multiple pre-made pizza configurations or build your own, it's all made with hand tossed dough that's made in house. They also host a lot events such as live music, game nights, and more. It's also a great place to watch any ball game, as they have several big screen projectors throughout the space, I caught the U of M football game there a few weeks ago and it was a great spot to enjoy it. They also have a well stocked bar with several craft beers and cocktails to choose from. I think what makes Scratch BBQ even better is that it's a mom and pop operation, so you know your money is being circulated back into our local economy when you give them patronage, unlike many of the other corporate chain restaurants on Miller Rd. Stop into Scratch BBQ today, you won't be disappointed! read more

Okay I've rated the food, ambiance and great service before but I need to add that there have GLUTEN FREE AND DAIRY FREE ITEMS CLEARLY MARKED!! This is certainly a game changer!! read more

Ordered brisket,(1lb $28) Flavor was good. Bought 2 sides, corn bread and Mac-n- cheese. Wife ordered pulled pork sandwich and sad it was okay...also ordered one side. Bill was $48 with no drinks Food & service was good but not great and that is why I can't go 4 stars. Menu needs more options, perhaps half pound servings and or fries... read more

We were heading home from skiing at Boyne Mountain and needed some good food that wasn't fast food. We saw the billboard for Scratch and decided to stop and try it. Outstanding bbq. Brisket nachos were the best bbq nachos I've ever had. Each individual ingredient was so well done that it made for a masterpiece in our mouths! Sides are delicious and homemade pickles to die for! Don't miss this place! We will be back next time we come through. Go and treat yourself to some of the best bbq you've ever had! read more

Food, service, and ambiance all great!! The ribs, chicken, and sides very good and big portions.