When asked where I'd like to eat, I always think first about the Smokin' Little Diner. It's well worth the drive from anywhere! I especially love the Hawg Wings and the Brisket Plate. Their private label BBQ sauces are great, and my favorite is Fireberry, but really they're all phenomenal! I love the kind greetings we get as we enter this nostalgic train car diner. The cozy-vibe is through the roof here! The servers are so pleasant and helpful! They make one feel right at home! read more

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Went back because first visit was so good! This time I pre ordered for a lunch.. I called in the day before. Ordering was easy and the person was very friendly on the phone. Food was ready about five minutes after my scheduled time, which for as busy as they were, I thought that was great timing. Ordered the big sampler, with pulled chicken, pulled pork, brisket and ribs! Platter is a nice size with large portions, four of us ate on it. The pulled chicken for me was a stand out, so good! 10 piece chicken wings, cheeseburger with fries, pizza logs and crab cake platter. For our sides we tried the mac and cheese, pasta salad, baked beans, mash potatoes and sweet potatoe fries. Everything was good and would get again, except the crab cakes. These were just not good, very fishy, and burnt. The pizza logs were huge! The Mac and cheese had no seasoning, but was cheesy and after little salt and pepper wasn't to bad. Definitely on my top three favorite BBQ spots! I forgot pictures, but enjoy the video! read more

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I took my kid for breakfast and this place did not disappoint. It was our first time. I had a western omelette with home fries and raisin bread and my kid had chocolate chip pancakes. Both dishes were delicious! The service was phenomenal. Our waitress was super friendly and made sure we were always doing well. I made sure she was tipped very well. The ambiance was really nice. It's like a country setting with locals that come all the time. This is my kind of diners. Good people with great food. read more

It's a tiny place so be prepared for a wait if it's busy...but it's worth the wait. We were greeted by a frie day and attentive staff. So attentive that there were 2 groups ahead if us entering and the hostess had already put us on the waiting list for a table before we could get inside. My son and girlfriend joined me this morning for breakfast. I had the BBQ breakfast which was eggs, toast, home fries (with or without onions), pulled pork (or chicken) covered in cheese and your choice of one of their many BBQ sauces. Everyone enjoyed their meals and everything g was reasonably priced. Can't wait to try their dinner menu. read more

Smokin' Little Diner - BBQ Breakfast with pulled pork, rye toast and scrambled eggs - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

Excellent spot for a country home breakfast. Staff is friendly and accommodating even with the lines out the door I highly recommend this place and will definitely going back! read more

we have always called this the Depew Waffle House. Great little place, great service, food and very reasonable.

The food and service was amazing! Tried a couple of appetizers (Texas Twinkies and Deviled Eggs), fantastic! With 9 sauces you are sure to find a couple you will love. We bought a coconut pie that rivaled the one we had on Oahu! read more

Super cute little diner with great bbq. Going in it looks exactly like you expect after seeing the outside. Specializes in bbq. I had a brisket meal which was delicious. I think I chose wrong on the bbq sauce. It was good but I was looking for more spice. That said would order it again. Service was great. Would return. read more

The Smokin' Little Diner opens a bit late, in my opinion, not until 9am and does not lie with "little" being in its name. There's counter seating and around 10 tables. From my experience here, if you want to get a seat right away, you're gonna want to be there either before or right when they open. The service was friendly and efficient. It is decorated in a pig theme like a few other BBQ joints I've been to. I ordered a brisket omelette because when you can have BBQ for breakfast why would you order anything else?! Others dishes included country fried steak, pulled pork and a western omelette. My omelette was decent, but I wish I would have ordered the BBQ sauce in the side because it was overwhelming and I really couldn't taste the smokiness of the brisket; when you've got a smoked meat, ya wanna taste it! I couldn't understand why they'd want to cover it in BBQ sauce. The brisket was nice and tender and the vinegar based BBQ sauce (award-winning original) had a good flavor that wasn't too sweet, just far too much of it for my liking. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes. read more

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Still a 5 star experience ... this time I went with a healthier option . Spinach mushroom and cheese omelette . Got the opportunity to try more of their bbq sauces . They forgot the eggs for my friend's entree , but they rectified it and brought out some immediately. I really enjoy this place and glad it is still as good as the first visit read more

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I love diners. I love BBQ. I absolutely love great food. This spot has all of that plus breakfast. I have heard so many great things, read so many good reviews that I had to finally try it myself. I pass by it and always kind of miss it when I am out and about, so it's about time. We went in and it feels like stepping back in time. The diner itself is decorated with all of the nostalgia vibes from diner's past. There is a selection of booths, tables, and barstools to choose from so everyone has a seat regardless of party size. The servers are all super friendly and helpful. Food came out quick and hot which is always a good thing too. The menu is pretty big for a small place so another plus there. They have breakfast, BBQ, and your usual diner food like burgers and sandwiches too. I went back and forth but landed on the pot roast stacker. Pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy all piled on some Texas Toast. This was as delicious as the server promised. I left the table completely full and happy with the choice. The vibe of this spot, the food, and the service are all so great. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Smokin' Little Diner - Check out the monster burger in the background - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

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I pass this small little joint almost every day and finally had the chance to try it. Smokin Little Diner was such a great experience! We got the daily special of BBQ chicken sliders, which came with pulled chicken, a sauce of your choice, and an onion ring in the middle of each slider. They were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. The onion ring in the middle was so good that we ended up ordering a side of onion rings, which was more than enough to share! Our waitress was so friendly and took the time to explain what each sauce tasted like since we were first-timers, and the small diner vibe made the whole experience feel cozy and welcoming. It's definitely a cute little spot, and I can't wait to go back and try more from the menu! read more

Smokin' Little Diner - pulled chicken BBQ sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

I'm a sucker for a good diner. Especially when that diner has an identity. This being a diner + BBQ, it's something I'd try to run. We went for a late breakfast, western omelet, great, potatoes, even better. Added BBQ brisket to it. Friend also got the bbq chicken and waffles, looked really good. Love the idea of combining bbq with breakfast. Will definitely be back for about 10 other menu items. Would be a 5 star review if we got a table inside, outdoor seating was a plastic table that wobbled. It was brisk out so the coffee got colder than normal. But that's just me nit picking. *would also advise to not go around church time, seems to get a crowd as it shares a parking lot with our church. read more

Food is way over salted can make someone sick. Couldn't taste the food over the salt and ribs were super dry

God is absolutely terrible! Management and owner here are down really bad!! This place won't be here much longer thankyou god!!! Ordered food for 6-630 on Tuesday. Nothing was edible, not even so to feed to dogs! To start forgot my baked beans, Brisket that was tougher and drier than a boot! Microwaved Mac n chz!! Mush with bbq sauce thru called pulled pork!! Dry over cooked ribs!! Even tried their chicken wings and those sucked too!!! Called and complained within 3 bites!!! Was promised a call back and never got one so started to write bad reviews. Went back in with the food to get my money back and was refused any sort of compensation what's so ever! Yankee bbq, southern junction, shit any other bbq place is Buffalo is better than this embarrassing dump!! read more

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Found this little place on a day trip to Buffalo. It was crowded, but they did their best to accommodate our party. We sat at the counter and were quickly taken care of by our server. She made us feel right at home, even though we were complete strangers. Her suggestions were spot on with the food. We were able to try several different bbq sauces. The sampler platter was a ton of food. Brisket, ribs, pulled chicken and pulled pork were all delicious. Not over-smoked or dry. Lightly sauced. It's a diner. The food is great, it's comfortable, not opulent. read more

I love the old fashioned diners! This is another authentic diner. We got in shortly after it opened at 9:00 AM. I ordered the eggs with sausage, homefries, and sourdough toast. The food was very good. The service was also good. One unusual aspect was the food was served on metal dishes. I guess it cuts down on the breakage. I may be coming back to try their BBQ. read more

Smokin' Little Diner - 2 eggs over easy, sausage, homefries, and sourdough toast - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

July 21/2014: I found this to be a not good meal! Very cool little diner not far from the Buffalo Airport. The decor was awesome & I enjoyed the environment. Our server was a very positive person with a seemingly great sense of humour. Here's where the wheels fell off...the food. I had the WECK Sandwich Combo. Came with the sandwich, 5 wings, chips & pickles. It was a beef sandwich with a salted bun and it was terrible to me. The beef was reheated & the bun was WAY over salted. The wings were uncoated (ai like em coated) but weren't that bad. I tried the Original BBQ Sauce that was provided but I found that terrible as well. As far as I'm concerned, this is NOT. A do over. read more

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We have driven past this little place for years and finally decided to try it. Definitely compact--friendly welcome the minute you come in the door. Quite a variety of food to choose from--no alcohol however. Hubby had what he thought was a BBQ platter, but ended up being a piece of each style of meat piled on top of one another in an unmanageable sandwich, with an onion ring on top. I had a Reuben which was just ok, definitely not the biggest sandwich I've ever had. Since they are "known" for BBQ, we expected more flavor out of the BBQ meats. How does a BBQ place not have any hint of smoke flavor? Also, be sure not to sit near the door--a strong draft comes in with each new customer. read more

Smokin' Little Diner - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

It's a cool little '30s diner that's been pretty meticulously maintained. It's not really small like Swan Street but it has a really cool vibe. I ordered the what was supposed to be the smallest barbecue plate- and it was huge -at least six ribs three pieces of brisket, and it was wonderfully good. I ordered the original sauce and it tasted like a Carolina based of vinegar sauce. It was good. The meat was juicy, not dry and the texture was wonderful. The waitress was strange -very standoffish- and the cause of the one star deduction. I asked a couple of questions about the menu and she couldn't answer. And, though she said she worked there for many years, she said she had never eaten the brisket or the ribs (!!) I asked her if she was vegetarian and she said no ?!? It was very good though and I'll be back. read more

I've driven past this place a thousand times and I can't for the life of me figure out why I hadn't been here before. Being as it was lunchtime and being as I was in the mood for some BBQ i made the 5 minute drive over to the SLD to chow down some BBQ. Parking is ample for its size, with spaces on the side of the building and around the back. The Diner itself is exactly what you'd expect....an old school diner feel and appearance. Seating is somewhat limited and I would imagine there being a wait for a place to sit on a busy lunchtime. I pulled in here at around 11:20 on a weekday morning and it was still pretty busy. I was greeted by a server and seated by myself, I ordered the Brisket Sandwich with Fries with Bourbon Sauce ( they have multiple sauces all their own creations ) About 15 minutes later my food came out. The fries are OK, nothing to write home about and pretty basic skinny fries..but the Sandwich .......oh my the Sandwich was incredible. Good quality Texas Toast, and a nice, thick, tender and tasty piece of Brisket. Very filling and very tasty and you can tell everything here is crafted with a passion for the style of food. If you like BBQ , you need to check out the Smokin Little Diner read more

Really love this place. I havent been here enough. The BBQ options are slammin but the breakfast alone is worth the drive. I had this pulled pork omelette and cleaned the plate. Service was on point, my coffee cup was never empty, and the chipotle bbq sauce suggestion was perfect. The old school diner setup is a breath of fresh air in today's bougie restaurant scene. If you're looking for some straight forward, good american fare, look no further. read more

Smokin' Little Diner - The aftermath - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

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An absolutely quintessential diner with amazing staff and amazing food! We went to this location multiples times when we lived in the area, and it was always a hit. We even took visiting family here and they also agreed it was great! It's small on the inside, but they pack in a variety of seating so it's easy to get a table or a bar stool. They have plenty of options on the menu and make all their own sauces and desserts. The portion sizes are huge and you definitely will NOT leave hungry. Staff is quick to seat, take orders and ensure drinks are full. They are always friendly and welcoming. Overall: A+ A must eat diner with great everything! read more

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Food was amazing. Sauces are really tasty. Especially the fireberry and Brandied cherry sauces. Service was excellent. Great ambiance. Good price. Around 20 to 40 dollars. Will definitely be back. read more

Found another hidden gem thanks to Yelp.... Back in. Buffalo to see family and go to the fair. Needed somewhere quick and cheap and good so I asked Yelp. Nice old style diner. Good prices. My wife said the pie was awesome. I had the fish fry. Nice big piece came with macaroni salad, cole slaw and choice of potato which i got fries Not fancy servers were very nice. read more

Smokin' Little Diner - Peanut butter pie and the large fish fry - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

Great food, what could be cuter than an airstream? Great service. We'll def be going back

So we drove by this place the other day and decided to try it out. Unique old style diner converted to BBQ joint. Very cool dining area with interesting decor. Menu is crazy extensive! Sooo many options I want to go back to try. We decided on the Lg sampler to share a wider variety of items. Food was outstanding! Picked the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Multiple BBQ sauce flavors to choose from and they'll bring you a bottle of any one you want to try. We tried about 5 or 6 and all were delicious. The coleslaw was perfect and bacon ranch noodle salad was good. Mac and cheese was the best I have had in a while. Fountain drinks a plus too. Hate places with only cans. This may be our go to for BBQ! read more

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Not my favorite barbecue restaurant dried out, pulled pork overly cooked burnt parts Nothing special about the ribs or the brisket asked for barbecue sauce on the side they said no Baked beans were good read more

Amazing food great service, serves come very fast asked us what we wanted really fast

Great food and service. A Hidden Gem in WNY. My wife and I can't wait to go back .... The best brisket I have had in many years read more

the service was great and food was yummy. the environment is so cutesy too. Enjoyed this place very much read more

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Not a bad place, but not my favorite either. Yesterday was my second time eating here, as it's not located in an area I typically pass by. And I'd say both experiences were mediocre. I do want say that our waitress was awesome!! Very fun and personable. Customer service is always important to me. Kudos to her! The menu is also pretty big. You can have breakfast, lunch or dinner! And there are ample BBQ sauces to choose from. And you can order their sauces online too BTW! Also, they offer catering. Dan ordered the pulled pork sandwich and that comes with chips. He got the mellow madarin BBQ sauce. He said it was ok, but he'd like a different size me next time. I ordered the combo with ribs and pulled pork, macaroni salad, and I substituted the fries with mashed sweet potato. I used the original BBQ sauce which I enjoyed and would order again! I loved the pull pork!! The ribs I didn't I care for. The meat was tough. I did not finish them. The mashed sweet potato was good. Nothing special, but good. The macaroni salad was good but a little to sweet. I couldn't finish it because of how sweet it was. And just an FYI I asked while ordering if the potato salad was mayonnaise based and she said no it's mustard based. So I didn't try that because I don't like mustard based. It was freezing outside when we came in so I ordered a hot cocoa and glass of water and the hot cocoa was very good and so was the water. read more

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Best homemade soup I ever had!! Beef barley. Great service. Looks like a little hole in the wall but great atmosphere and really good food. Friendly people read more

Great place for breakfast! I like how they introduced BBQ selections for breakfast but if you wanted to stay with a traditional breakfast, you could! Would live to go back for dinner! Fair prices, service was great but slow due to the place being packed the entire time! read more

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I love their BBQed ribs. Many sauce options. And they have truly excellent breakfasts. The only downside of this place is that it seems to block internet signals, so you can't check in from inside. read more

I don't know how I have never written a review for this restaurant, but I have been a regular here for the last 2 years since moving to the Cheektowaga area. Place is always clean, an amazing aesthetic on the interior with some of the friendliest waitstaff (emphasis on friendly waitstaff, always smiling and cracking jokes). The inside is small, so please be wary on busy mornings that there will be a wait sometimes, but they push food out so quick usually the longest time I've ever had to wait was 10-15 minutes with a party of 8. The food is phenomenal. Every single thing I've ever got here I love. Their BBQ breakfast? Perfect hangover cure. Wanting sweet and savory? Get their maple smoked chicken n waffles, you'll fall in love with it. Their pulled meats are always so moist and full of flavor, also safe to say they have some of the largest pizza logs around! My personal favorite is their country fried steak with white gravy. I could not recommend this place enough as one of the best hidden gems in the area. Make sure to go with an appetite and a smile on your face! read more

Smokin' Little Diner - Pulled pork topped burger - Barbeque Near Me - Depew, New York

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Excellent little diner. Had a great breakfast and I would recommend trying the BBQ Stinger Omelette special if it is on the menu. Enjoyed some home fries and pancakes as well. This is a very cool old style diner with amazing decor. Service was great and everything was prepared fresh. read more

How could this little diner exist as long as it has without me trying it sooner!!!? Rarely ever drive the section of Broadway just east of Transit would seem like logical rationale. On the high recommendation of a friend/business associate after discussing BBQ in WNY, and before looking at any Yelp reviews, I gave his highly recommended brisket sandwich a try for lunch. Boy was he right. Moist, thick sliced, well trimmed, flavorful, and on a good roll. Numerous house-made BBQ sauces to choose from. Probably the best crispy not limp sweet potato fries I've ever had and accompanied by honey butter. And now that I've read some of the previous Yelp reviews, here are some of my comments and/or reinforcing observations.... The place is small, holds around 30 people comfortably if I had to guess so go on off hours to avoid waiting. Decor? Classic vintage diner. Avoid the booth directly next to the entrance door if you don't like VERY cold air conditioning blowing directly on you, my mistake. Servers are incredibly friendly. Menu is huge and the entire menu is apparently served all day long (BBQ for breakfast...hmm). Place is surprisingly clean. Parking in back lot is ample. Tip: don't sneak here for lunch if you don't want BBQ odor on your clothes when you get home (your spouse will know you cheated on your diet....I found out the hard way)!!! Most definitely going back again soon to try more. Not inexpensive but as I've said in some of my other reviews, nothing of high quality is these days. read more

Takes you back to much better, simpler times! Awesome ,cool looking old fashion, clean, dinner with perfectly fresh, home smoked BBQ!! We have been driving pass this place for years smelling it and FINALLY stopped in, and glad we did!! We shared the Big sampler , you get to pick 3 out of 6 choices of meats,which was hard,it all sounded great! And it comes with fries and mac & cheese and you get to pick2 sides, wow! It was all phenomenally delicious! The mac & cheese which the wife normally dislikes leaving me most of it, not this time , she Loved her half! Friendly , smiling service!! Everything was great Don't drive by this little gem, we won't! read more

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The food was absolutely mouth-watering delicious. The name is accurate, it's a small diner...but good food comes from small kitchens.