Best darn brisket from Florence to Huntsville imho (you can ask for lean portions or the fatty section). I don't eat pork so can't comment on that. read more

Excellent service! Average bbq. The brisket was strongly, tough, and lacked smoke flavor. The caramel cake was the highlight of the meal. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Just passing thru: Decent BBQ with a friendly staff. Wish they would upgrade the seating area. I really don't like to sit on stained and dirty chairs. The sides I ordered were good but the chicken dressing I ordered was not what I expected. I thought it was chicken and dressing not chicken dressing. Consequently, not much chicken in the dressing. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Chicken dressing, pinto beans and fried okra with corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

I love their BBQ brisket. Get the loaded fried or nachos it's an appetizer but you can make an entire meal out of it. It's so good but you're gonna need a nap afterwards. Can be busy for lunch but worth it. Super friendly staff. read more

Pulled chicken was on point. Brisket was moist and good. Just not the way I am used to it being from Missouri. Turnip Greens were awesome as well. Overall very good food and service. Will be back to try more options next week . Inside of place smells so good could get full off the smell. read more

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Loaded Barbecue chicken baked potato...It's ginormous!!! And delicious!!! I am traveling through and needed to grab a quick lunch. I called ahead so that it would be ready when I stopped by. Everyone I encountered was exceptionally nice and the food is amazing. The facility is a modest metal building with a small seating area inside and a large parking lot , but don't let that stop you from trying this delicious food. I will be swinging through here again next time I'm traveling through. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Loaded Barbecue chicken baked potato...It's ginormous!!! And delicious!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Best potato salad around got a rib plate today it was slamming ...best BBQ around great service

The food is sooooo good I mean DAMMMMMMMMMMM GOOD. I crave itALL THE WAY IN CALI. the staff is friendly and kind fast service food comes out quick. The restaurant is like going to a family reunion you never wanna leave. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Parking lot is a rough place--lots of missing chunks of asphalt. I don't think they are open at dark, so that's good--just be cautious. Inside it is a BBQ joint. The floors are clean, tables are clean, and the fixtures need a little attention/TLC. I walked in and it was a bit confusing. There was a kind lady (customer) who motioned me in mentioning that she had already placed her order. I waited in line to place my order...one to eat here and three to go. When I got to the register they asked me to have the seat at a table--they would be right with me for both orders. They were really slow, but held to their word...in 15 minutes after I walked in I had placed my order. My food was on the table less than 5 minutes after I ordered. The employees were hustling/-they weren't sitting around. They just need a few more good workers like the ones they have is all. The sweet tea is REAL. If you are from the north and want to try it, this is the genuine article. The Caramel Cake is AWESOME. You won't find better... if you do, please message me because I'd like to buy a slice of what you found. Their Sunday Menu is basic...I went against the norm and ordered Chicken and Dressing . Big portions--I couldn't eat it all. The green beans had a unique flavor...not my thing. It was interesting...just not my thing. The Yams were delicious/-near perfect. The Chicken and Dressing was good. I wish it had a little more chicken in it, but it was well done and not over the top with sage or celery like many. This review nearly end it has a three star. It was good--just expected more chicken from a BBQ joint for a $15 plate. Give me less sides and more chicken. I was impressed by two things as I started to leave--1. The friendliness of the staff and genuine caring about the quality of what they have presented. 2. The remarkable cleanliness of the restroom. Four stars for me. read more

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I was passing through Decatur on my way home to lower Alabama for Thanksgiving. I had eaten at Big Bob Gibson's before so I wanted to try what else Decatur had to offer. I looked up BBQ on Yelp and found Scruggs. I was sold when the review said large portions and best brisket ever. Scruggs is west of Decatur and a pretty small place. But it does have a pig with a cowboy hat smilling on the wall and you know what that means? The bigger the smile on the pig, the better the BBQ. There are not many tables but it was busy left and right. I was confused if I had to order at the counter but I was told to sit if I was dining in. First thing, large sweet tea was refreshingly sweet. I've been living up North too long that I mis this kind of sweet tea. I ordered a combo plate and I asked my waitress which 2 Mears should I have. She said the brisket and ribs. The ribs were good but they had a hard outside with the meat inside to be more tender and tastier. The brisket was unique but really good. The best way I can describe it is it looked like brisket but tasted like a grilled steak. I don't know how they prepare it but it is worth another visit. I had potato salad, Mac and cheese, beans and cornbread as my sides. I didn't ask for the beans but the kitchen goofed. I'm sure glad they gave them to me because the beans was better than anything else. They were homemade and had a sweet Smokey taste. The potato salad was chunky and mustard base. Mac and cheese was solid. Cornbread was too dry for me. There are 2 sauces and both are exceptional. There is the sweet and tangy ketchup base and the tangy white sauce. The brisket, beans, sauces, and sweet tea were fantastic! The ribs and other sides were good but not my favorite. This is more like a 4.5. read more

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We stopped for lunch as we were traveling through town. They were super busy so it took a few minutes to get our food but it wasn't unreasonable. I got smoked chicken and it was delicious. Perfect amount of smoke and juicy. The service was excellent. read more

Great BBQ! You will feel just like it came from your backyard! Go get some ribs or chicken!

Brisket cooked to perfection. Every side we had, turnip greens, baked beans, green beans, and coleslaw were spot on in flavor and deliciousness. Excellent corn bread, you have to have done something right in life to find yourself in front of a piece of their corn bread. Great service, friendly people, casual bbq eating establishment. No room for dessert but next time I'll plan better and save room for the Caramel cake, I can't wait! read more

The food is delicious! Had lunch there today. Got the half-chicken plate. It was smoked nicely and fell apart. The greens were tender and good! The baked beans tasted good. The serving of a side of fried okra is huge! The okra were pretty good but didn't taste any pepper in the batter which I am used to..but I'd get these again for sure. I also recommend the cornbread. The white sauce is a tasty complement to the chicken. More sweet than vinegary and peppery. No desserts today though . This place also does pork butt fundraisers which are delicious...and awesome if they pull the meat for you like they did our fundraiser! Oh..and I saw potatoes walk by and they are HUGE! read more

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We happened to pass by heading to Texas and so glad we did. Incredible food, great service, good prices and if you leave hungry it's your own fault. Had the brisket, Mac and cheese and okra... phenomenal!! read more

Driving back to Atlanta, my brother and I were looking for a place to eat lunch in Decatur. I found Scruggs and what I read sounded great. We stopped and had some of the best food we both have ever have! I had pulled chicken and pulled pork with baked beans, green beans and cornbread. My brother had ribs, collards, pinto beans and cornbread. My brother loves collards and he said these were the best he's had. Great service and relaxing place to eat. We were both to full for dessert. We highly recommend Scruggs and we will definitely be back.... Outstanding!!! read more

My absolute favorite place to visit on Sunday! Food is fresh and delicious! My favorite is the fried chicken and the chicken and dressing Wait and the turnip greens and the yams Seriously everything is delicious! read more

Absolutely amazing food and very friendly customer service! Large portions and you won't leave hungry, but Itis induced! read more

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My fave place to visit when I'm home. I can't get anything that remotely tastes like this in The Ham so I buy extra to bring back. Great flavor meat, not coated in sauce, great sides and amazing service. The brisket baked potato takes me two meals to eat, it's just that good and HUGE! You won't be disappointed! read more

Stopped in for lunch with 4 other coworkers. Was quickly seated and waitress took our orders rapidly. Everyone commented on the amount of food. I had the ribs and hands down some of the best, fall off the bone ribs I've eaten in a long time! I will go back next time I'm in the area. read more

Second visit to Scruggs BBQ. Consistently tender brisket, delicious potato salad and baked beans. Delicious!

I got the brisket with greens and baked beans The brisket was great, melt in your mouth but the sides were not anything special. The meal wouldn't have been as good as it was if it wasn't for their barbecue sauce. The people were nice and the food came out quick. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

This place is a roadside gem. The bbq is done right, the sides are spectacular and Miss Nicole, the queen bee of the front of the house is hustling to get your meal out to you fast. I've now eaten just about everything on the menu. There is simply NOTHING on the menu that isn't superb. This place is a gem. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Dining room at lunch. - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

It's OK. No, it is not "great". No, it is not the best. However, it is the MOST EXPENSIVE of any place we've found. First time, Ribs were severely undercooked. They had to replace both meals. Second time, we just got a half BBQ chicken and half rack of BBQ ribs. The chicken had hardly any BBQ flavor at all... and they provided NO sauce at all with them. Apparently, a half-rack of BBQ Ribs at this place is FOUR RIBS. FOUR RIBS for $20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Uh, we will NEVER BE BACK. read more

The smoked chicken is awesome. The brisket is delicious as well and what makes it the best around town, is there customer service !

Was looking for some good southern bbq to head to the hotel with....for me this wasn't it so I'll break it down this way(1)the Mac & Cheese was an easy 10 no doubt (2)the baked beans in my opinion was 8.5 the finely ground bacon was excellent...never had beans that way.(3) The cornbread I give a one...it was dry and so flavorless that the "no flavor" it had even less flavor (4)The ribs...about the ribs...they were on the tough side definitely not "fall off the bone" the best Thomas the smoked flavor over all a 4.5...(5) The sauce....between the sauce and the Mac and cheese and throw in the cornbread that for me was the saving grace of this place the next time I'm in Decatur my bbq visit won't be here to many other places to go to give this one a second try....sorry Scruggs. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Rib combo. - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Loved it. Food was terrific I got the ribs and brisket. Brisket was great! Lean, well seasoned and cooked. We had a large party and they accommodated us and food came out faster than I expected and not one wrong order. I wish I could give it 6 stars read more

Great find! BBQ pork was my favorite. Fast and friendly service! My husband went back again the same week!

Best brisket I have ever had. Greens and Baked beans recommended. Huge portions and great sweet tea

The people that work there do a great job, very polite. The Brisket plate with greens, slaw, and cornbread is my order every visit. I travel through Decatur weekly. Their lunch time traffic says it all. Don't miss this place! read more

First time trying it. Food was excellent. Ordered the chicken and brisket combo plate. Hate I didn't get a chance to get the ribs since they were sold out. Nice little spot to get a great meal. Food had a great smoked taste that wasn't overpowering like other places. The young lady who took my order was really nice. Will definitely be back. read more

So I was about to give up on 'cue around here. This place was gonna be my last shot. Boy am I glad I went! First off, you can actually smell wood burning. Kind of a hallmark every 'cue joint should have. Second, the ribs had the first honest-to-Pete smoke ring I have seen on anything around here. Third, the fries were probably the best pre-cut crinkle type I have ever had. Asked if they had a spicy sauce. Told me no, but they would whip one up for me. Outstanding! Service was great too. Chaotic in the dining area, but damn did they have it under control. Nice folks. Made me feel like I was a guest in their home. Wished I gone here earlier, because would have revisited a few more times. read more

Scruggs BBQ - First smoke ring I have seen on anything around here! - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

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Wow, this smoked chicken was fantastic! The pulled pork sandwich was delicious. It has a lot of flavor, but not too over peppered. The fried okra were the best we've ever had. The turnip greens were so tasty tender. We never had the greens this good ever! We could not say anything was wrong here. Food great; service great and very welcoming. The service was attentive. The ambience was relaxing. The cooks here were very proud of their food and it shows in the food taste and large portion sides. This is a gem of a spot. Don't miss it! read more

Best beef brisket on all of Decatur and north Alabama!! Very friendly and very clean. Dont judge it by the outside. Brisket meeds no sauce read more

Scruggs is my go to place for BBQ--the servings are nice in size and delicious! The staff is always on the go but always nice and efficient. Love this place!!! read more

I had the brisket Potato! It blew my mind amazing definitely recommend. Great people, great food thank you. read more

Scruggs BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Love the ribs ! I get them every time ! I had the brisket once and it let me down! Overall the best bbq place in Decatur

Brisket is best around. Ribs are top notch also. Sweet potato casserole is also great. Potato salad and cornbread exceptional also read more

Scruggs BBQ - Brisket, potato salad, macaroni and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Hands down the best BBQ in Decatur. They are not shy about loading food on your place either. Front staff not to friendly or helpful. I wouldn't bother to go back if the food wasn't so good. I look at service, neat and clean which it is not most of the time, but the place is not nasty just need sweeping and mopping sometimes. If the staff was professional and the place was cleaner I would have given 5 stars, but these are things that can be changed. I will continue to eat there just dont care for the cashiers their attitudes need adjusting ! read more

I'm a BBQ snob, and I have to say their smoked chicken is hands down the best in the area. The sides have that home cooked flavor, the cornbread is top notch, and the portions are generous. Everyone that works there is friendly and pleasant. This is my goto BBQ place in Decatur. If you're a fan of good BBQ, you need to try Scruggs. read more