Hands down, best brisket and ribs I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth, juicy brisket and ribs that pull gently off the bone with just the right texture and chewiness. Pulled pork is also amazing. Pro-Tip: get cornbread toasted with honey butter! I also had an apple pie, which was good, but I should have asked if they would warm it up. I didn't love it cold. They have a great selection of sauces, the Texas hot isn't hot enough, but their white sauce is so so so good... I don't usually sauce my meats, but it's good enough to use a little. It's also great on fries. Definitely 100% recommend. read more

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Sara was great - friendly and efficient! She handled the rush well. The food was delicious! read more

We stopped in to the new location down the road and got some food to go to watch the game- really fun atmosphere and the staff clearly loves what they do. They have vegetarian sides and great options. The fried green tomatoes were a surprise winner for us! The game combo with two meats, two sides and a cookie was the top contender! read more

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Food was unseasoned beans were terrible sweet tea ain't even sweet. I would rather go to bandanas any day of the week read more

Best bbq in town by far. Clean, comfortable seating and very accessible location. Orders at the counter and watch your meal made. Very friendly staff. Did I mention the best bbq in town? read more

My wife and I were headed to Mizzou for a track meet and stopped into one of Sugarfire's newest locations. It was a Saturday afternoon and the new location was not too busy.y ordered the turkey sandwich and fries. I ordered the Big Muddy and fries. I paid and we went to get our drinks. Our order met us as we got to table. My wife enjoyed the turkey sandwich and the fries were piping hot, perfectly fried and salted. The Big Muddy was great. Brisket, cheddar jalapeño sausage, lettuce, pickles, BBQ sauce and horseradish sauce. It was a bit messy, but the flavor was on point. The brisket was as tender as your mother's love and the sauces blended to add great flavor! The place is new and was super clean. The restrooms were clean and stocked. Sugarfire never disappoints. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Big Muddy and Fries - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

This is our favorite location to order from. I have found they have the BEST turkey... you also cannot go wrong with the brisket, ribs or pulled pork. Honestly, just can't go wrong with any of their menu items. Our go to is the meat daddy. They have tasty sides (beans, slaw, potato salad) but also additional rotating/seasonal sides that are always changing which we enjoy from time to time as well. read more

First, let me say the food was very good. I got the fried green tomato sandwich - yum! As a vegetarian I do appreciate what was offered. If you are picky and don't want to your food around the meats, you might have a little meat residue on your sando (wasn't a fan but was hungry). I'm sure if we would have asked, they would have obliged. Pickles and so many bbq sauces as condiments were available. Also, they have a pickle ball and volleyball court? went for lunch and thought this was so cool, maybe they do events there. loved the visit and will be back! read more

I don't write reviews often, but what my family and I experienced at this BBQ restaurant was unacceptable and deeply upsetting. From the moment we walked in, we were treated differently--ignored while others were seated and served promptly, and given curt, dismissive responses when we asked questions. It became painfully clear that we were being treated this way because of our race. Other patrons--who arrived after us--were greeted warmly and served quickly, while we were made to wait, overlooked, and made to feel unwelcome. No one deserves to be treated this way, especially not in a place that claims to serve the community. Food aside was alright once we received it very late unlike the people after us. But I cannot support any business that allows or tolerates racist behavior--whether it comes from staff, management, or anyone else representing the establishment. To the owners: Do better. Your customers notice. And we won't be coming back. read more

Super nice guy with glasses served the ribs and fries for me. Fall off bone food! Western times vibes but right near sweet spot n highway. Love lunch here! read more

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I had heard good things about this place so I thought I would try it. My $15 pulled pork sandwich was so disappointing. The meat was cold and the bun was cold. Pretty disgusting. I won't be back. read more

It's BBQ, they have a lot of choices, a lot of sauces, but they just didn't hit for me. The ribs were meaty but the sauces and flavor struck out. The sides also seemed to miss for me, potato salad and cornbread. The cornbread is the key to any place and I should have tried it first. I was hoping to end on a good note but it just left me craving more. I shouldn't have gone to two other superb bbq places before trying Sugarfire - I think that did it a disservice. read more

Amazing never disappoint never had to complain. One time. Food is always exactly what you wanted to be.

We we're traveling out of town, and on the hunt for something to eat. Stopped into this tiny little joint. They might be little but the flavor is mighty. I got the meat plate with two sides. The meats are: brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ribs and a sausage link. Delicious. Oh and the sauces...my favorite were the honey badger and the mustard based sauce. So many sides to select from. stop in and give it a try! read more

This was a local recommendation, and did not disappoint meal options great, dig local ambience. Service from cashier not so welcoming, we shared the meat daddy, melted in mouth all meats- street corn, meh, however corn bread and mac n cheese pretty solid. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

Ordered the brisket dip and it was very fatty I was very disappointed. New location was nice but it was so cold inside we ate outside my husband had the turkey special sandwich and said it was great read more

Little gem right before the city. Food is great ...People awesome! The dining experience is definitely memorable, simple and delicious! The artichokes were my fav!!! We had brisket, Philly brisket sandwich and artichokes as a meal.... read more

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NEVER again will we come to this location. The staff is rude, the food came out cold and with small portions costing about $70 for 3 people. The green beans were ice cold, went up to ask them to give us warm ones...was ignored til I had to bother a cook and I heard them say just to microwave them, which took about 3 minutes, meanwhile other people's orders were just sitting there in front of me getting cold as well. After just a few bites, we lost our appetites, boxed up our food and left. read more

I picked up a to-go ordered that had been ordered online. Arriving 25 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time, I was impressed Sugarfire was willing to start the order so I wouldn't have a long wait. Then, it was perhaps another 30 minutes before plating it at home. The brisket and pulled pork were still moist and laced with smoky flavor. Both had excellent black bark that was so enjoyable. read more

I've been to this location a few times and have never had any problems. Tonight, was another story. After my husband and I had an awkward encounter with who I assume was the manager at the order counter, we proceeded to place our order. An older gentleman was inquiring about his hush puppy order and the manager yelled loudly over everyone else in the restaurant and informed the patron that he needed to order the hush puppies. I found her tone to be a bit curt, but let it go. My husband and I filled drinks and she began yelling at the gentleman again. The whole restaurant went quiet. It was a very awkward silence across the whole restaurant. We got our food and went home. The whole ride home, my husband and I talked about how rude the manager was. When we got home, we noticed one of our sides were missing. I found it quite ironic that my side was missing after the whole experience we just had as the restaurant. Not impressed with the manager tonight. I didn't feel like driving 15 minutes back to the store to inform the lady of the mistake. It made me question if that guy paid for his hush puppies twice. I don't think anyone in the restaurant was impressed with how the situation was handled. read more

Was in St Louis for a biz trip. This place had good reviews and I agree. The eats were on point and the hush puppies were so yummy. Wasn't a fan of the jelly but the bbq sauce a was really good. I took a liking to the honey bbq and white. Didn't eat in som can't talk much about the dining experience. The staff was nice in helping me choose what to order. I would def go back. read more

The Ribs were so dry they could have been the lead character in the Mummy. The cole slaw was off putting. Fries were nice.

This was probably the best barbecue I have ever had. I had the baby back ribs and they were so tender and I love the flavor. We will definitely go there again. read more

I have been to Sugarfire several times. The meat is tender and mouthwatering, and delicious! The wait staff is always pleasant and accommodating. The selections are great and unique for some. The rolls are huge and full of flavor you forget about the carbs! There are several different sauces to choose from right on the table. Once you have placed an order, the food is ready in minutes, sometimes the meat could be hotter, however, still delicious. This is a great place to bring out of town friends and family like we do all the time. read more

My first time here and it was wonderful! The meat was tender and delicious! Loved the atmosphere. My husband and I shared the Meat Daddy plate and the meats were tender, juicy, but the smoked brisket was amazing! Highly recommend for BBQ lovers! read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

This new location (1541 Bryan Rd) sucks A$$. Waited 25 min for my meal while everyone in my party finished eating. Dirty and unorganized. Stay away! read more

Way too expensive; worker taking order was rude and condescending; food was bland. Not going back. You shouldn't either.

O'fallon location. We have carried-out for years with varying results. We were excited to try their new location. There were four of us. Two of us had our food before we sat down. Two of us waited about 15 minutes until we got up and asked about the delay. One of us got a brisket plate. The brisket was delicious but there were only two slices of brisket. One of us ordered a Big Muddy (brisket sandwich with cheese) but got some kind of pulled pork sandwich. When we complained, we were told it was the same price so it should be fine. Since we had waited so long, we didn't push the point. The meals were expensive and the service was poor. The place was loud. Except for the brisket, the food was just OK. We won't be back. read more

Pretty good, overall. But gruff service, and inconsistent portions and meat quality knock 'em down. I've worked both BOH and counter service; I know there's a reason or ten you don't put most kitchen hands in front of customers. Seasoned cooks and chefs tend to be a bit coarse and surly- it comes with the work. Unless I miss my guess, they have their cooks working the service line here, and the result is unwelcoming. The food was ok. We got the ribs, of course, which is what they are known for. Two half-racks with two sides and a fountain drink for well over $20 apiece all-in; you expect it to be excellent at that price. I didn't come here for the macaroni and coleslaw, after all. My wife's portion was much smaller than mine. The smoke and moisture in the meat was inconsistent, too - one bite was moist, the next dry and mealy. One bite would be smokey and rich, the next unseasoned or unsmoked. Now I've smoked thousands of pounds of ribs, using various methods, when I was in the business. I would get this sort of result when I over-loaded a smoker. The meats would overlap, be under or over-exposed to heat, and the seasoning would rub off as the slabs were handled causing just this sort of inconsistent flavor and moisture. I think they might want to look at their method. To the managers: I think you have a good franchise concept, but quality sacrificed on the altar of profit (when your business is high-end specialty meats) is going to bite you in the butt. In some other city this might be considered great Q, but this is St. Louis, baby, and you are NOT the only game in town. I hope they don't let the fact that they have multiple stores now dilute their product quality, as so many franchised restaurants seem to do. Recommended, if you can't manage to drive to a better joint. And you probably can, sadly. I wish them much luck. read more

We thought this would be great based on the ratings, but apparently KC BBQ has spoiled us. My favorite thing we tried was the pork belly hush puppies and the pickles. They did have several tasty sauces - but no explanation on any of them. The coffee one was my fav with the 47 being my guys fav. We ordered the 2 meat platter to share. The pulled pork was dry, the brisket was fatty and neither were the same level of smoke I would expect to see. When we walked in. No one greeted us, the guy who was cutting and chopping the meat didn't smile or recognize we were figuring their menu out. The fries were sad and greasy, the cornbread was mealy and dry. Hope this was just a bad day for them, but either way doubt we would try again next time we are in St Louis. Or O'Fallon. read more

We were on a trip and decided to stop in St. Louis to check out the town and get some bbq from 3 different places on our way to Columbia, Missouri. Sugarfire was one of them. Unfortunately this ranked third place in the group. I think if we had had Sugarfire on it's own, we would think this was a good BBQ option, but when you have it compared right next to the others at the same time, it easily misses the mark. Here is what we got: Pork belly hushpuppies - something different, but they were only okay, more on the dry side. I prefer the standard hushpuppies Hash casserole - pretty good! Mac & Cheese - creamy, but not very cheesy. Was not a fan. Pork and Ribs - both were good, but not great. Again, I think if we had them on it's own, we would think this would be your standard good bbq place, but there are just better options in the St. Louis area. My husband gave them a 2/5 and I give them a 3/5. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - The meats and the sides - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

Stopped in for lunch and we really enjoyed the food! The menu was intimidating with tons of mix and match options so we kept letting people pass us so we could check it all out. I ordered The Carolina with pulled pork and a side of Mac and Cheese. The sandwich was very tasty and I loved the coleslaw and mustard. The Mac and cheese was interesting but I enjoyed it. It has some type of meat and seasoning which was unique. The staff behind the counter wasn't the most inviting but the girls working the registers were friendly. Just seemed weird we stood their reading the menu for awhile and none of the guys behind the counter greeted us or asked if it was our first time to offer suggestions. Something small, but this is what makes a place stand out from an average spot. The staff cleaning tables were very friendly. Overall, we'd definitely come back and try some more of their options. The sauces at the table were interesting as well. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - The Carolina with pulled pork and a side of Mac - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

Just driving through the area and thought we'd try some BBQ. Have had BBQ from Carolina to Memphis, East Texas and K.C. so I know good BBQ. First, the sausage was delicious as was the fried artichokes. Next, the brisket was tasty but dry and the ribs were under cooked, dry and the meat did not fall off the bone like they should. Finally, maybe I just got unlucky and any other time, it would have been better, but not today. Service was good and the restaurant was nice. read more

Thank God for the soda fountain, it's why I give this joint a glowing review. I'm starting to think that the St. Louis area doesn't know how to do BBQ. I have added a couple of photos for your pleasure as well. The potato salad was like a lumpy mashed potatoes side, where are my chunks of potatoes? The link sandwich was missing....the link. And it's like it was boiled. Not even grilled or smoked. The brisket was tough and stringy like my Aunt Sally's pot roast. Anyone who smokes knows you cut the brisket against the grain and not with the grain. I got two, fat, stringy chunks of brisket. Everything was pretty flavorless. Maybe that's why the offer up so many sauces. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Link sandwich. It's like it was boiled, not even grilled or smoked. - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

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Absolutely great BBQ, love the brisket and pulled pork but the sides could definitely use some work. I use to really like the sides but on my last visit the beans we absolutely horrible. It's a nice place with friendly employees and they're doing their best to keep social distancing in place. Their pick up is easy and seamless even though they forgot part of out order. I called when I got home and they made it right. Maybe they were just having an off night but they're certainly not on the same level as Salt + Smoke. read more

----- Concise Review - Always awesome - Such a great menu - Such a great staff! ----- Longer Review We had just dropped off some items a Gateway Powder Coating, in O'Fallon, and were making our way back home when our daughter saw the O'Fallon location of SugarFire. We first encountered the goodness of SugarFire a couple years ago, at the Washington, MO BaconFest (now, seemingly, no longer being held...)... the one other vendor had quite tasty bacon-wrapped green beans... and SugarFire had... BACON WRAPPED BACON!!! Part of the event was to raise money for charity... and your fee provided you a ticket and you put your one ticket in the jar of the food you liked best... and SugarFire got our votes. Since then we've visited the Valley Park location several times... and this was our first visit to O'Fallon. It's as consistently good as all the locations. The menu is so wide and deep an good that it's hard to pick what to order. We split a half slab of ribs, mac n cheese and some applesauce. We just did finish it all. It was a great way to cap off a fun family morning. Thank you, SugarFire - O'Fallon! ----- ----- read more

Sorry no pix but once we dug in it was a lost cause. We got the Meat Daddy Plate, which is presumably for one person. I don't know who that guy is but for the two of us it was more than enough to share. Turkey, ribs, brisket, sausage were all just delicious. Juiciest and most tender smoked turkey I've ever had. We really dug the Coffee BBQ Sauce, reminded me of Red Eye Gravy. We wanted to try the pork belly hush puppies but we'll have to wait till next time, after we've quit our Keto Diet (again). read more

What is the point of being able to order online if I still have to wait 15 minutes to get my food when I get there. If you schedule my pickup for 4:45 how hard is it to throw the fries in at 4:35 and have them ready to go at 4:45? I might be more understanding if they were busy, but there was only one other couple in the restaurant. read more

I cannot really explain how much we loved SugarFire until a couple of years ago. We ate there at least once a week. The last half a dozen times we have been there and ordered brisket it has been more than half fat despite asking for lean cut. We are tired of trying. We will be going elsewhere. We love all their creative menu items and would really like to keep going there but the brisket is a waste of money. And it's not cheap. I have pictures but cannot find a place to post them. read more

This place was great!! We devoured everything we had. We stopped in on our way from Georgia to Colorado. We were hungry and Sugar Fire did not disappoint! We got two orders of the Meat daddy to split between the 4 of us. The sides we chose were, baked beans, fries, Mac and cheese and potato salad. We added toast. We topped our meal with banana pudding and pecan pie to go! Service was quick and friendly. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We will definitely return again when in the area. read more

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