Tried a different BBQ place tonight for takeout. Rave reviews from my family! Definitely will be going to this hidden gem again. Smoked brisket, smoked ribs, smoked chicken and smoked pork. Got a sample of each and the family loved it. I tried the chilli and it is delicious. Not too spicy which is perfect for me. They had tater tots that are seasoned and were reported to be delicious. Not one left on a plate. The creamy mac and cheese was great and eventually mixed with the pulled chicken to make a yummy kid friendly meal. Crazy setup since they work out of the VFW Post and the Chef and Saff are all personable and super friendly. They made great suggestions and made everything comfortable. We WILL be back! http://www.smokeybanditbarbecue.com read more

Smokey Bandit BBQ - Where to pickup the food at the back of the VFW. Crazy but legit. - Southern Near Me - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Smokey Bandit BBQ is in the top 3 of all the BBQ places I've eaten in my entire life. My only complaint is that the meat is so good by itself that I was barely able to use the sauces, which are also good. read more

Delicious! Nice portions! Great service! I didn't know what to expect. It's a bit hidden but worth the find. I got an entree- half rack of ribs (they were out of chicken) with 2 large sides (collard greens and Mac'n cheese) and some cornbread. Also got a small side of carrots and a pecan pie. All made in house. Yummy! I ordered in the kitchen and then waited in my car. When it was ready they brought it out to me. No place to sit- it's just a kitchen, that's all I could see but I was also there at night and didn't look around. Ribs were tender, all the sides were good and flavorful. Can't wait to try the pie. I'll be back. read more

Found on yelp and its super close to my hotel. One of those places you can't judge by location or building. Located in a american legion back door. You felt like you were ordering from some secret bbq haven.. I ended up ordering chicken. Which is a half a chicken with nice dry rub. Tender and juicy with mix of spices. They threw in a bbq sauce. With a wedge of corn bread. I ordered creamy mac and cheese and collards. Everything was homemade and you can taste it. The prices were ok. 20 to 30 per platter meal. Which I personally felt it was an little pricey for no sit down option. But if I lived in the area I would go return read more

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This place is SO GOOD EVERY TIME. I don't care how much I spend. It is worth every penny. The ribs fall off the bone and have an awesome bark, pulled chicken is fire, the Mac and cheese is unreal, beans are a 10, slaw and green beans are excellent. Even the cornbread was perfect. Also all 4 sauces are exceptional. I'm so happy I love close to this joint. read more

Nice BBQ spot in the cut. It is a spot for to-go. When I opened the door the cook what there to greet me. I ordered BBQ Brisket Sandwich w/ Pork & Beans and Mac & Cheese. Cornbread came with it. The BBQ sauce was nice and sweet and savory. Good taste. I'll say I've taste that sauce before for sure. Brisket was a delicious and well seasoned. Mac & Cheese was okay. It should use different cheese and seasonings but I still ate it. Pork & Beans was my favoriteeee - nice sweet & smokey sauce for the pork and beans. Cornbread was not that good. Service was great! I would definitely come back and try other items on the menu. Nice location. read more

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Ordered them through Grubhub a while ago, perfect no issues. Ordered again tonight, 4/29: pulled pork and tater tots. Only request I made was to keep the coleslaw off the pulled pork. Not hard, shouldn't cost extra.... A few minutes later I received an email from Grubhub saying they added an extra $2.50 to the bill. Didn't state a reason. Also never received my tater tots. Got fries instead... even though I clearly clicked tater tots... Yes I contacted Grubhub and they didn't see any adjustment change, so it had to be the restaurant. I think that's faulty on their end. You got 2 stars because the food was actually good. Sadly I didn't get to taste the tater tots. read more

Smokey Bandit BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich and NO tater tots - Southern Near Me - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Ordered delivery last night, we split a full rack, green beans, baked beans, & cornbread. Ribs came with a dry rub, sauce on side, perfect, wife is allergic to tomatoes. There was a good amount of string beans, looked like sautéed with garlic, not really garlicy though, delicious and plentiful. Baked beans were good, lot of them. I added bbq sauce to them. The ribs! Super meaty, dry rub not salty at all, many competitors feel tons of salt=flavor. WRONG. Anyway, fall off the bone and just wonderful. Dinner was $35.00, I can't say if it was high or low, who can these days. We couldn't finish everything, so I'd have to say it was worth it. Id certainly have spent more or the same at competitors. I've eaten ribs all around the country, Famous Dave's in Chicago, Red, Hot & Blue in NJ, Sweet Lucy's here in Philthydelphia, Mission, also here.. I have to give Smoky a ton of credit. You've outdone them all! We will have to stop in to eat, soon. Job well done! read more

The food did not match my expectations. The burger lacked flavor and was a little dry. I did show up an hour before closing time, so that could've been a reason for the poor quality. I would go back thought. read more

Ok! Where do I begin??? We have been looking for a place to get good BBQ and fried fish. Conducted a Google search and came across Smokey Bandit BBQ. Decided to give it a chance, since it literally is three minutes from my home. All I can say is... OMG. The fried catfish and collard greens are out of this world. Not only is the food great, but it's plentiful. The picture I included in the review represents 1/2 of the portion received. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu. Don't be alarmed by the fact that they are located in the back of the American Legion building, they are back there doing the damn thing! I saved a piece of catfish for my husband, but I ate ALL of the color greens! Yum!!! read more

Smokey Bandit BBQ - Finger licking good! - Southern Near Me - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

the best!!!!!! if you want delcious, fresh, amazing bbq food, this is the place. every. single. time. it is a hit

Ordered a few items to try out and so glad I did. It's a super small place and off the beaten path. (Not far, just not on the main road) was in the mood to "pig" out..... *dad joke* I got a half rack of ribs, pulled pork, Mac n cheese, and cider glazed carrots. The ribs literally fell off of the bone. There was no meat left behind. It was tender and dare I say it... moist. (Sorry people that hate the word but I don't want dry meat lol) The carrots were really good and the mac n cheese was extra creamy and delicious. The pulled pork was also awesome. I personally don't like my stuff drenched in sauce. They gave me just enough bbq sauce and you can also order extra. Everything was fast and my pickup was friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend if in the mood for a local BBQ read more

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RUN don't walk to this spot. The food was amazing. The spices were balanced and the dishes plentiful. Made our drive into PA for a kiddie party worthwhile. The service was also great. read more

The owner/chef was very nice and provided good service. Also, the portions were generous. However, the food was not good, earning a fair for the cornbread only. The cornbread was burnt, but had a good flavor if you only ate the inside. The brisket was bland, and even the good barbecue sauce that was provided did not improve the taste, although the only way it was even palatable was to add the sauce. The ribs were tough due to being overcooked. The greens were tough and barely able to be chewed, plus they were full of vinegar. The macaroni and cheese was minus good cheese, very soupy, and downright horrible. The baked beans had no flavor or seasoning. I spent $95.00 on food that I wouldn't serve a dog. The reviews misled me. I've eaten brisket and ribs in Texas, so I know what good barbecue tastes like. Also, I've had ribs in Kansas City and various parts of the south, and I know what good barbecue ribs taste like. Now I've got to figure out a good meal for my husband to eat today, as he couldn't really eat the ribs, greens and barely could eat the baked beans. i won't be back after such disappointment. I was robbed by a bandit, that's for certain. read more

I did not eat anything. I couldn't get past the disaster that was taking place in the kitchen. The kitchen looked like a promotion for the show Bar Rescue . I'm sending out an SOS to the board of health. There is a food poisoning outbreak waiting to happen. read more

We loved the catfish! This was the best catfish we had in a while and for a really good price! We weren't fans of the mac and cheese, thought it could use a bit more flavor and was a bit too watery. The order was taking a long time so they added a couple of bonus sides which was very nice of them and much appreciated. The pulled pork was also a thumbs up but GET THE CATFISH! read more

I like BBQ. (Period; full stop.) I like that BBQ has differences in different regions (Texas, Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Eastern Carolina, Georgia, and more). In the movie, Smokey chased the Bandit from Atlanta to Texarkana and back. Smokey Bandit BBQ fits well in the Memphis to Atlanta section, with a nod toward Carolina. Dry Baby Backs tender as can be with a nice rub, and sauce on the side. Both with a little kick, but not hot. The kind of spice you are still enjoying hours later! Best dry ribs this far from Memphis, no doubt! I like they have twists on the standard BBQ sides. Cider glazed carrots are a treat! Menu lists Creamy Mac and Cheese, and they mean creamy! Good stuff! Back door of the American Legion hall. You know it's better than a strip mall or in the front of a Lowe's parking lot! read more

First time trying Smokey Bandit BBQ tonight and am glad we did! We ordered via Door Dash and had a great experience. The food was ready quickly and arrived hot. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with tater tots and Caesar salad. I was fully expecting steamed tots as is par for the course with takeout, but I was delightfully surprised that they were crispy!! My SO got pulled chicken with a number of sides. All delicious and I have to say the Mac and cheese was my favorite. I will definitely be ordering from here again read more

Smokey Bandit BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with tots and Caesar salad - Southern Near Me - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Ribs and wings very bland no seasoning. Pulled pork was pretty good and catfish was seasoned and had flavor hence the 3 rating. Mac n cheese was pretty good. Greens too much vinegar ok taste. Slaw was good and baked beans ok. Being from TN and TX this was a little bit of a let down on BBQ. read more

Diane and CT I don't know you all personally yet, but you have outdone yourselves! My daughter and I just ordered a catfish platter with Mac and Cheese and extra cornbread on Door Dash. I am soooo glad I was able to support a local business. Everything was packaged so neatly down to the taper evident sticker and the sides in a different container so my catfish wasn't soggy! My catfish was flavorful and crispy! The Cheese pulls on the Mac and cheese made me soooo happy. My one year old ate catfish and her own slice of cornbread it was sooo good. We are local so we will be popping by this week to say hi and order more food! Thank you for an amazing experience. If your looking for amazing food please give them a try! You won't be disappointed read more

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Tender, fall off the bone ribs were top notch, and sides were solid! Smokey Bandit BBQ has a good thing going and we enjoyed our bbq takeout! Two platters gave us enough for dinner, leftovers for lunch, and still some ribs for snacking! read more

Smokey Bandit BBQ - a piece of meat on a cutting board - Southern Near Me - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

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I'm giving 2 stars because the service was friendly & my takeout order was packed up nicely, no leaks or anything. The cheesesteak loaded tots were decent. But that is where the good stuff ends. I tried pork, brisket & smoked chicken. There wasn't much smoke flavor or seasoning on anything. The ribs are crusted w/ rub, but there is no flavor to it. I tried the smoked chicken in a quesadilla that was bland & greasy. The pulled pork is ok but all the flavor comes from the sauce. Worst of all was the flavorless brisket, it's somehow dry in the mouth even though it's swimming in a heavy, unpleasant sauce. The side sauce they gave is mostly just thick & sweet, not really good, but it would have been ok next to better food. The burger I got was overcooked & dry. It was doused in more sweet sauce, but somehow the bun was still dry & hard. I feel like this could be much better w/ a little effort. read more

Overall food was good. Ribs could use some sauce or seasoning. Great customer service! read more

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So delicious my grandmother is telling all her friends and plotting to eat up their entire menu.

Delicious brisket and sauces! I added the Alabama white sauce, Carolina gold sauce, and their house sauce together- it was amazing! So glad I found this place. read more

Fantastic hidden gem! BBQ here is awesome! One of our favorite takeout spots! Try it...you won't be disappointed

Excellent service, excellent food!! A hidden gem. I went in with low expectations, but the reviews were so high. They went above and beyond to give good service. The brisket was well cooked and the bbq sauce was delicious. Highly recommend this place! read more

Smokey goodness cooked with love! CT is a skilled chef who loves to make people happy.

Didn't eat their food. Tried, but they were closed at hours of posted operation. Disappointing. Call before showing-up!

My wife and I were in the neighborhood and decided to check out Smokey Bandit BBQ. She had the pulled chicken platter with coleslaw and mac and cheese. I got the rib platter with fries and mac and cheese. Both meals were great! The meats are smoked with a nice pink color, the bbq sauce is on the sweeter side, which is fine by me. Great service and really good food! A truly hidden gem that is a great bbq spot overall. read more

Just moved to the area and had a hankering for BBQ. Smokey Bandit Barbecue satisfied with every bite! The rib meat fell off the bone! The pulled pork was tender and tasty! We enjoyed the tatter tots, green beans, cornbread and pecan pie, too!!! Will definitely be returning for more BBQ take out. #unlawfullytasty read more

My husband and I were craving barbeque and lamenting that there was no great BBQ place in the Ambler area. We were wrong!! We saw the Yelp reviews on Smokey Bandit and thought we'd give it a try and we are so glad we did. It was delicious!! The pulled pork was tasty and juicy. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with great flavor. The BBQ sauce, packaged separately, was sweet, but not too sweet, with just the lightest hint of spice. And somehow the French fries were still crispy when we got them home. We got 1 lb of pulled pork and a full rack of ribs and that is enough for 2 dinners. Smokey is located in the back of a local VFW post. When we called in the order the woman who answered was very friendly and helpful and told be to come around the back when I picked up the order. She saw me walking up to the screen door and said "Just taking your order out of the oven." This will be our go-to BBQ place from now on!! read more

I found them through DoorDash, and wow! Everything exceeded my expectations! I ordered the ribs platter with mac and cheese & yams. And when I tell you the portions are MASSIVE! You get a half rack of ribs, and big containers of each side. The ribs have a nice, smoky dry rub on them, and they're fall-off-the-bone tender!! The also included a side of bbq sauce.The mac and cheese was so good, and the yams were perfect and not too sweet. Each platter also comes with a slice of cornbread, and it was nice and moist. I also ordered a side of bbq wings (party style), and I was surprised at how big they are! ++ The sauce on them was really yummy! I'll definitely be ordering from them again! read more

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I always check google for restaurants near my location and this hole-in-the-wall place just popped up and it's crazy because I've been living here for years! The place needs more signage specially on the door, but everyone there are polite and nice and pointed me in the right direction. We ordered brisket and ribs and a selection of sides and they're all great. The brisket and ribs are a little on the dry side but their amazing secret sauce made up for it. Great food with good portion for the price! read more

Delicious. The platters were huge, as were the sides that went with them. I was really surprised at how much food I picked up! I got the pulled pork, along with some beans, Mac n cheese, French fries, and green beans. The green beans were my favorite side, but they were all good. I wish I had ordered ribs or brisket as well, but I'll definitely go back to give them a try. The staff was great- very friendly on the phone and in person. read more

I've reviewed them before, but just have to give another shout out for this wonderful BBQ place! Do not be put off by their unusual location (back of the Willow Grove VFW), just order this fresh, amazing food for everyone and watch it get inhaled! Most of the sides are so huge you will have great leftovers, even with everyone stealing some bites of the ones they didn't order! Nothing has disappointed, so order it all, and enjoy! read more

Definitely visit this place!! This local hole in the wall is such a hidden gem and arguably the best barbecue spot in the area. The prices are reasonable and the food is amazing. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries, the Smokey bandit burger with tater tots, and Mac and cheese. The juicy, flavorful pulled pork has this amazing smoky flavor that tastes straight out of a backyard smoker in the best way. The burger was also delicious basically the same as the pulled pork sandwich with a perfectly medium cooked patty. The fries are nicely seasoned and perfectly crispy even after it traveled in a to go box, I wish I ordered more! The Mac and cheese was melt in your mouth delicious and addicting. The tater tots were also incredibly crispy. Service was great and the man who took my order was so friendly! Pick up was easy and seamless, everything packed neatly and stapled at the top for easy carry. Maybe something I'd like for next time is more barbecue sauce. A note when visiting: the restaurant is located behind the building of the street front American Legion bar, park in the back. It's the blue door under the Smokey Bandit Barbecue sign. Definitely going back and taking my friends to this new favorite! read more

The ribs were tender and perfectly seasoned with a nice dry rub. The barbecue sauce was also perfect sweet and savory but not overly sweet. The corn bread was unusually dense and delicious with a hint of sweetness . The baked beans were the best baked beans my wife had ever had - tender and tangy sauce. The green beans were seasoned with garlic and sautéed perfect. To finish off the meal the pecan pie was very good. - the crust was buttery and flaky and the filling was a nice texture and the correct mixture of pecans and syrup.. great meal read more

We live within walking distance and occasionally walk past the American Legion and Smokey Bandit BBQ sign. Tonight, my husband said, "let's eat bbq tonight", and sent me the number to call in. Called in to order and was immediately greeted by Diane who was in process of putting the sweet potatoes in the oven. I hadn't even looked at a menu, but Diane was kind enough to walk me through all the delicious entrees for the night, even recommending a sampler. (We did decline on the sampler, though, since we just had chicken last night and didn't want it again today.) We committed to the bbq rib entree and the pulled pork entree that comes with 2 side each. We of course got the sweet potatoes and collard greens, and mac &cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, and the most delicious corn bread. Everything was so incredibly delicious. If you're craving bbq, no need to go down south- Just go here! Support small business!! See attached for pics. Pardon messy plate, I had seconds... read more

Smokey Bandit BBQ - Restaurant is located in the American Legion, Note the sign. - Southern Near Me - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

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The ribs were delicious and the french fries are amazing. Place is a little pricey but worth it.