Real deal Texas BBQ and southern staples. The service was outstanding, our server helped us out with recommendations. We started with the World-Famous buttermilk biscuit with honey butter, being for the south this was right up there with the best of the best biscuits and the honey butter was the kicker. Had to go with the fried chicken and it was a winner winner fried chicken dinner. My grandma from Georgia made iconic chicken this was close. The perfect crispy skin and juicy meat. You get four or eight pieces of perfect southern fried chicken. Being right down the road from Fenway park and having a sandwich called the Big Papi makes it a must try. Great call on this sandwich because it's out of the park goodness. Great smoked tender brisket with a tasty jalapeño cream cheese that took this the next level, add the crispy onions, pickles and pickled jalapeños for the perfect punch of flavor. The Cita's broccoli cheese casserole was lights out goodness with amazing flavor and texture. Very clean and well maintained place that welcomes everyone. I would say if you are close stop and check it out definitely worth it. read more

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Phenomenal food and atmosphere! The staff was super nice. Would for sure come back here again as well. I got the Chicken Trey and it did not disappoint! Great job! read more

Food could be better especially for the price. I've had better bbq. Definitely needs a new menu

I don't know what happened to this place but the food quality went down. My girlfriend ordered the defibrillator it was this greasy and disgusting. I ordered the beef rib which pulled apart like Big League chew it was disgusting. Worst part was that just the two items costed me $100 read more

Initially, the plan was to get takeout and grab a spot along the Charles River (cambridge side) for the July 4 fireworks. Usually we sit in the Esplanade but we wanted to try something different. A sudden downpour and thunderstorm & evacuation of the Esplanade changed that. We ducked into Sweet Cheeks, thankful to see available tables. We weren't greeted by anyone in particular and a server told us to sit wherever. We picked our meats and sides, and the server strongly recommended the mac n cheese and the pulled pork. I understand we are spoiled by Lil Barbecue & Grasslands in Oregon, but we really didn't expect to taste such bland BBQ here. The Mac n Cheese was the best thing we ate, only because it tasted like old skool Velveeta - not sure if there's any in it but the texture and taste was like childhood. The "famous" biscuit is worth skipping. Appearance wise it looked great! But it was cold and on the dry side. We still hold out hope to find decent BBQ in Boston. This just wasn't it for us. read more

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We went in on Sunday night around 7:30. The place was empty except for one table so we just sat at the bar. The bartender was awesome. She was full of personality and went right into recommendations after we told her it was our first time. We started with the bucket of biscuits, and maybe it was just because it was the end of the night, but they were cool and kind of hard. I ordered the dry rub pork ribs with Cole slaw and Mac n cheese. The portions were decent with pretty good flavor. They offered three sauces all made in house which honestly were all pretty good. The restaurant itself had a great vibe. Very comfortable even for a larger group. I'd love to see it when they are busy. read more

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I've been here many times and it is always reliable. Everyone likes it. Their biscuits are incredible. We also love their farm salad with farro, grapes, and hazelnuts. Employees are very friendly. Lots on the menu. It's a little cold in the winter sitting inside though. They do trivia nights and other events throughout the week. read more

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We had lunch at Sweet Cheeks on Father's Day before the Red Sox game. Cool spot, nice atmosphere inside and out. I had Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, coleslaw, and potato salad. We also had a bucket of biscuits with butter and strawberry jam. Everything was outstanding. The brisket I think rivals some of the best I have had in Austin TX. I would definitely come back here. read more

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We went to this place after the Sox game. Reservations were relatively easy to get. Atmosphere is casual, and the place gets busy and loud at peak hours, but it's a cool-looking spot. Our host and server were extremely nice and attentive, which really made the biggest impact on our experience. We ordered the bucket of biscuits appetizer, which is a popular item and a big standout: biscuits were fresh and warm, right out of the oven, and outstandingly good. The entrees were pretty good overall - I personally prefer ribs, and found them to be pretty tasty. The sliced brisket, another popular order, was also quite good with their homemade sauce. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - 1/2 Pint BBQ Beans 1/2 Pint Coleslaw 1/2LB-BBQ Chopped Brisket Half Slab Pork Ribs - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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While Sweet Cheeks Q hasn't been around for quite as long as Fenway Park, it's still an institution! The barbecue here is just plain amazing. Our table of four had 4 amazing lunches including platters with tender sliced brisket, pork belly, pulled pork and pulled chicken, and fried chicken sandwich. Everyone raved about their meals! The biscuits are amazing and someday I won't end the meal stuffed so that we can have one of theie amazing desserts. The decor is classic BBQ joint with some huge tables for groups, big TVs, plus quite a number of outside tables. The staff was pretty busy, just what you'd expect on a Saturday afternoon, plus they were dealing with internet problems, but they performed well in spite of everything. The hostess did a super job helping me get a table reserved over the phone as well. read more

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Absolutely amazing place for BBQ in the Fenway area, let alone Boston. I am in complete regret that I haven't tried this place sooner. My girlfriend and I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday without reservations, and were seated immediately. We started off the feast with some freshly baked biscuits and butter-- WOW. A must have for the table. They were so soft inside, crispy on the outside, and paired so well with the salted butter. For our entrees, we each ordered a BBQ meat and picked two sides. My girlfriend ordered the pulled chicken with potato salad and coleslaw. I ordered the St. Louis dry rub style ribs, Mac & cheese, and BBQ baked beans. The entrees were also WOW. Double WOW for the two, actually. My girlfriend's chicken was perfectly cooked and tender, and her potato salad was incredible. Some of the best I've had, comparable to the one you find at the Cape. The Coleslaw was okay objectively (though I've never been a huge fan), but was unique in its presentation, the veggies were chopped very largely. For my entree, the STL ribs were to die for, and fell off the bone seamlessly. The Mac & cheese was also great, super flavorful, cheesy, and I loved the breadcrumbs. The BBQ beans were also super great, and had chunks of pulled pork which were absolutely delicious. The entire meal was absolutely amazing, and I'd recommend for everyone to come here for BBQ if you're in the Fenway area! read more

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We had Skylar as our waitress and she was EXCEPTIONAL! Friendly, helpful and provided great service! Food was delicious! Thank you for a great experience! read more

The brisket didn't taste good. The ambience is just empty. It's a very new england food. It's just... it lacks any significant flavor.

Should have turned around when I saw the Guy Fieri sign. I haven't been to one place recommended by him that's been good. Biscuit good but tasted like it was baked early in the day then reheated. It was hard on the edges. It was ok but not great. Plus you have to pay extra for a little cup of jam. Wtf? The brisket was recommended over the pork belly but was just ok. The worst part are the bbq sauces in the table. The brisket definitely needed some sauce but couldn't eat any of the three. I must have been the only one not enjoying the food because it was pretty busy. Maybe it is just me?? read more

When you live in RI, are binge watching Tournament of Champions and are heading to Boston... you head to Sweet Cheeks Q! Tiffani Faison's BBQ joint is the real deal. First off, sheik country vibe. LARGE mason jars of sweet tea (which were pretty tasty) and the Dolly Parton themed bathroom with a sticker machine?! Yes! Tiffani has won me over. Also- super cool that the TOC season 3 belt is here and on display. Then the food- The biscuits are large and in charge! Well worth getting and trying that honey butter. The pork belly was tasty but the real winner was the fried chicken! Super crispy but moist! Delicious! The pickles- what do they do to them? LOVED THEM! (We guess that there was mustard seed on them?) The mac and cheese was ok and the broccolini cheese casserole was tasty! Bottomline- I want to go back and try more on the menu. True score: 4.5 SHOUT OUT to our waiter Stevie- Super funny and informative! Thanks for a great visit! read more

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My wife and I arrived early for our reservation, we were seated without any fuss. As an appetizer we ordered Texas nachos. An interesting and savory dish. There was enough for two on this plate and it could have served as a meal! I ordered the giant smoked short rib. When they say "giant" they were not kidding! There was so much meat that two hungry people could not barely finish the entree. Along with the entree came two sides. I ordered a baked potato that I could not touch and a dish of mac and cheese. Fortunately, I was able to sample the mac and cheese for it was great. Takeaways: 1. A meat lovers paradise. 2. A BBQ goers delight. 3. Superb service. 4. Excellent portion to price. 5. Please note: Some entrees are pricey. 6. Parking is difficult. - It's Boston. If you like the review or the photos, feel free to leave a comment. Please 'follow'. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - The GIANT beef short rib. - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Wow. Just wow. Awesome food. It's a fun atmosphere because it's right near the ballpark and you can sit inside or outside. We opted for inside and it was a bit loud, but nothing bad. The service was great. The waitress gave great recommendations and they didn't disappoint. All the choices were spot on and I would definitely recommend it!! read more

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Have been here a few times now and have ordered with lots of stuff to share with fam, and also individual meals - first time coming here was meh, a bit pricey sadly and the sides were okay (got mac and cheese, potato salad, beans and butternut squash - I did really like this one). Second time was better - got the brisket which was super tender, and the farm salad/baked potato as sides both were delicious. The bottled sauces are also a good addition, I like to mix the small and large bbq bottles to make a medium spicy sauce. Also just keep in mind the additional fee for employees - it is not brought up until the check comes out and you'll see it as an additional line, on top of normal tip! Great service, would probably go back! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Brisket with Baked Potato and Farm Salad! - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time to sweet cheeks. I love brisket, so have it a go here. Ordered takeout. For the brisket platter, it came out to $33.60 after taxes, before tip. While the taste was very good, the portion was lacking! I'm used to blue ribbon where you get seemingly twice as much for $10 less. Plus the to go bbq sauce was tiny. Do they really need to skimp on the sauce? I think you're paying for their premium location rather than getting a great bbq value. Won't be back unless I have no choice and maybe want to try something else. Great staff though. read more

You might be asking why someone from Texas would try BBQ in Boston. After going there and spending $$$, I asked myself the same thing. I really wanted to like the food. We tried the pulled chicken, pulled pork, pork belly, macaroni and cheese, fried okra and baked beans. The good: -Mac and cheese - on point and super creamy -Pork belly - tender and flavorful -Biscuits - these were AMAZING! I would literally go back and just order the biscuits. Super fluffy and yummy The bad - everything else. The meats lacked flavor and smoke and the okra was still slimy. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - The shining star on the menu - homemade biscuits with honey butter and strawberry jam. - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall I liked Sweet Cheeks! The sliced brisket was very solid, and I also got the Mac n cheese and broccoli casserole. I've never had broccoli cheese casserole like this, but I thought it was very tasty. The Mac tasted good, but it was quite liquidy and soupy which I wasn't a fan of. We also got the biscuits which are amazing--very soft and flaky with delicious honey butter. This is definitely some of the better food I've had in Boston, and would recommend it to others! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Sliced Brisket with Mac n cheese and broccoli cheese casserole - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I just went in for a drink and dessert so that's all I can speak to. The key lime pie was fine, the filling was good but the crust frankly sucked. The drink -it was some spicy one- was pretty good but hella seeds from jalepenos it was a small garden but it did taste decent. The bartender was lovely tho! He was super nice and the vibes inside were pretty solid. I'll have to return for a full meal b read more

I have been watching Tiffani Faison since she was on Top chef and was so excited to finally go to her restaurant after seeing it on diners drive in and dives. I was very disappointed. The fried chicken tasted like it was cooked in old oil. The broccoli and cheese casserole was mushy. The only thing I will say is the brisket was ok and the biscuits were good. I know Tiffani is busy but she should really find time to check in on her restaurants. read more

The food is good! The meat is flavored well and the sides are delicious. All the sandwiches come with pickles and onions on the side. I didn't have any drinks but they looked creative. While tasty, I believe it is slightly overpriced. Overall, the service is quick and receptive and the ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and chill. read more

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The service was great, the appetizers were pretty decent, huge biscuits, great nachos. Now let's talk about the main attractions, the barbecue. I had the pork ribs and the brisket. This is a Texas style restaurant so the brisket should be the signature dish, but it was disappointing. It was a bit dry but lacked seasoning and smoke. I can deal with a lack of smoke, but if I have to ask for salt and pepper AND barbecue sauce, then there is an issue. The ribs did have a dry rub but it lacked salt so it was out of balance. It was better with barbecue sauce but not my favorite. I believe barbecue should stand on it's own before the sauce. I will give them another try because it could have just been a bad batch. read more

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The interior is pretty nice, very wide bar area, outdoor seating, and inside seating. Our bar tender was pretty nice and made us some good dirty Shirley's. For food, we got wings and Mac and cheese. It's strange that you can't do a mix and match of the wing flavors. Most wing places I've been to allows a mix and match. The wings were crispy and juicy. The Mac and cheese was very heavy on the mustardy taste but it was still very good. The bread crumbs are always a nice addition. I feel the prices and quality of food could have been better though. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Smoked Monster Wings - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Service and food was awful. We stayed to the waitress that we had an onion allergy at the table multiple times and the appetizers and the meal both came out covered in onions. We waited over 30 minutes each time for the app to be remade and instead they literally just picked the onions off of our app and reserved it. We waited another 30 minutes for our meals and only 1 came out of 4 .... The manager did nothing to rectify the situation. Awful experience read more

I don't like giving bad reviews. I eat and have eaten at most barbecue spots In Massachusetts and beyond . Fireflies Marlborough , Pig beach South Boston , All Blue Ribbon locations , all Smoke Shop locations, BT 's in Worcester and Sturbridge, Red bones Somerville , Commonwealth bbq in Wrentham , Tennessee's locations. Hadn't tried Sweet Cheeks as of yet as past times the parking was difficult. Ordered the 36 dollar 3 course special that ended up as 42.00 with add on charges .. extra dollar for spring roll, 2.00 more brisket, 3.00 'more for ribs. Initial impression is that this place is tired looking and needs cleaning up. But, I'm ok with nasty environment if the bbq is good as that is all that matters. Spring rolls were awful and sauce they came with was more awful and I think ruined my stomach for 2nd course. See the pics of the second course. Few small dried overcooked brisket slices, one was inedible. The ribs again small 4 ribs dry, salty, . Tender but no smoke flavors , then I saw was only 1 bottle of bbq sauce on counter... vs multiple flavors at all other bbq restaurants I visit. Then I saw a watery bottle not labeled that must be the vinegar bbq sauce... I thought too watery to be a sauce even ad Carolina style . The small bottle of the hot sauce not what I want on barbecue . I saw on menu I could order more sauces for 3 bucks each? WTF ... now I must buy my sauce? Side of Mac and cheese came with a crushed up ritz cracker on it? No taste to Mac and cheese ... Mac needed a smoke flavor or a powerful Flavor multi cheese or how about butter toast the cracker crumbs for flavor or ... as was just lame small portion. Give the chef a road trip to BT's to try their Mac and cheese with flavors at BT's The broccoli casserole side the same... no taste... just smashed up broccoli I something. I saw on fibers and drives interview with owner years ago it looked... said was her mother's recipe...I'd re-visit this as something missing... Both sides were cold as were the ribs. The desert was banana cream pudding ... I was expecting the picture on menu with the vanilla wafers. Instead it comes in Glass jar all flavorless cream ... I tasted no banana except 3 small pieces of 1 slice banana quartered into 4 qtr. cubes ...see picture... no spoon with it? Waitress brings the knives and forks can for me to I guess choose a utensil... no spoons .. ate with fork? Then receipt comes with added kitchen charge included to reward the kitchen for this wonderful awful meal they prepared and served? WTF again... over sixty bucks for this... no thank you again. I hurried home to lie down as honestly felt sick and assuming the overcooked egg rolls with minimal ingredients with nasty sauce started me off bad. The famous biscuit they talk about on menu ...there should be one on each meal tray as part of meal to at least try to promote a positive memory.... they charge per biscuit 4.50 and 3 bucks extra for Jam...lol... 7.50 for a biscuit and jam... how many ounces jam for 3.00... BYOJ, BYO sauce too. Sorry, no need to return ... mid sixties bucks for that meal not warranted. Mida next door was my 2nd choice... my bad not going Mida read more

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This place is super cozy and we got seated right away. It allows for big groups and you can make reservations easily online. I heard so much about this place and was super excited to try it. I will definitely be back! 1. TEXAS NACHOS (10/10): This was so good as an app to share for the table. it was large and instead of chips it came with potatoes. We also got pulled pork as the meat. It was delicious. 2. Bucket o' biscuits (9/10): Loved the butter that came with the biscuits. They were so soft and big. We also used it to make a biscuit sandwich with the meats and it made it really good. 3. BIG CHEEKS TRAY (farm salad, mac n' cheese, sweet potato sides), (pulled pork, sliced brisket, pork rib, sweet cheeks hot link) (10/10): This was so filling and I had so much left over for a meal the next day. Everything on this was delicious. The meat was tender and the sides were on par with the barbecue. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It's very nice bbq restaurant meet with my friend. The brisket was very tender and juicy. Its tase was a lille bit mild for me. The biscuit which is the most popular in this restaurant was good! Firstly we had forgotten by staffs, but once ordered, they took care of us kindly. I'd like to come here again. read more

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I came here for the first time in two years, and was very impressed! My girlfriend and I didn't have a reservation but were seated promptly on a Sunday afternoon an hour or so after opening. This was definitely a good move as it started getting crowded soon after. Our waitress gave great recommendations, and we went with her recommendation of the biscuit and honey butter and we were SO wowed. So flaky, buttery, and the honey butter added incredible sweetness. For our entrees, I ordered a chicken tray with coleslaw and potato salad and my girlfriend went with ribs, mac and cheese, and baked beans. We were trying one another's plates left and right -- the ribs fell right off the bone, the mac and cheese was PERFECT, and the beans had a unique touch of pulled pork directly inside! We both loved the pickles, and my potato salad and chicken, too - the three sauces complemented everything beautifully. You have your choice of a vinegar-based sauce, a spicier, or a tangier sauce. My favorites were the first and third options, my girlfriend loved the second. The coleslaw was also super good, I prefer my coleslaw shredded versus chopped but that was honestly just personal preference. Everything is great. Living down the street from here will be very dangerous for my wallet...I'll be back! read more

Been to this place 4+ times and I swear the service gets worse every time we come! It's so bad!!!!!!!!!!!

The food was not worth the money, everything we ordered was very salty and the collard greens were sour. Don't waste your time and find another bbq restaurant. read more

Our waitress, Kat, was awesome so was the host. I just didn't get his name. The food was great. We really enjoyed ourselves.

I MUST give ALL the sTaRs for this most fantastic BBQ in Boston. We come when in town for our season tickets to the Red Sox. We are here now with a couple of friends who have never been here. Well, they totally hit it out of the park, tonight!! The BBQ is just fantastic and the hot & cold sides also stellar. The meats are all quality and perfectly done. Even the salads are a hearty satisfying meal in themselves. The farm salad which I love in summer, changes with the seasons. Today's "big farm salad" included smoked chicken breast. I detest dark meat, so that's just perfect for me. When I received it, it was all dark meat. Yuck!! I asked the waitress who said it is a shredded mix. No way! I showed her the menu stated specifically "breast", but all the meat I received was dark. Well, she gave me a brand new second salad, all white meat!! (Served with a smile) WOW! Places can be all wonderful when things go right, but how they deal with it when things go wrong? So telling! It's all good. In fact, its always all good here. Check it out if you love BBQ, or even not! Thank me later. Happy safe yelping, y'all. read more

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I came to Sweet Cheeks craving a biscuit and after seeing raving reviews for their "World Famous Biscuits" I thought my craving would be satisfied, but sadly it was not. When the biscuit arrived, I was first struck by how pale / not browned it look, it was barely warm. Only the very top cap and bottom flat surface were mildly browned and crispy with some flavor - the inside of the biscuit had no nostalgic buttermilk flavor at all! It looked and tasted like a tall bread rather than a flaky buttery biscuit. The poop-shaped honey butter was also severely lacking flavor, it didn't taste like butter or honey, if only there was some flaky salt on the side that would have solved something! 1/5 The brisket was pretty standard, nothing extraordinary, and got cold and dry quite quickly as we sat outside. I did enjoy the farmhouse salad, refreshing, well dressed, and many non-lettuce components (and I learned hazelnuts are delicious with watermelon)! The broccoli casserole was a pile of comforting mush, but even as a mush lover myself, I would have hoped the ritz cracker topping would be crunchy, but it was soggy. 3.5/5 The Motherclucker sandwich was massively long! It's filled with chopped chicken tenders, which were so heavily sauced in the pimento cheese that it wasn't crispy anymore and you couldn't distinguish it from the smoked chicken as being fried. I did appreciate how well the bread held together structurally throughout the eating experience even though it was soooo filled. 3/5 Overall, I guess Sweet Cheeks is a good choice if you want a decent portion of food but I am confused by the whole "world famous" biscuit situation. Service seemed a bit slow, only 1 person was manning the outdoor seating so it took a while to get our order in. read more

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I go to lots of BBQ around MA and this was one of the best. I have had the brisket, ribs, pulled chicken, the biscuits and almost all the sides. A nice casual place that can be very busy during Red Sox season but we went the other day and not too crowded. BBQ is hard but Sweet Cheeks does a real good job. Look forward to going again. read more

Have been wanting to come here for a while as I've heard such good things, but I was very disappointed in the service. My family came into Boston for a show at the opera house and I made a reservation for 5:45. Which I thought would be plenty of time for the show at 8. It took an hour for our food to come out. The food itself was really good. I had the pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese and I really enjoyed both of them. We also had gotten biscuits for the table and the butter was delicious. Our server did not like us and she made that very clear. I think she came over to our table 3 times within the 2 hours we were there. We had to go ask the host for to go boxes and napkins because she would not come back over to the table. We needed to leave as it was approaching the time for our show. We tried to get her attention and she looked at us and continued to ignore us. We had to ask the person cleaning off our table to get our check. I would not recommend going here if you have plans after or at least give yourself at 3 hours of time prior to your plans. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Bucket O ' Biscuits & Honey Butter - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Biscuits were DELICIOUS. Pickles were DELICIOUS. Brisket was DELICIOUS. Mac and cheese was meh. Ribs were meh. Potato salad was meh. We inhaled the flaky, buttery, and soft biscuits and finished the accompanying butter and jam (which were both super flavorful and yoms). As for the pickles... Let's just say we ordered and finished an extra plateful. The contents on the tray were kinda disappointing for its price. Ribs were dry, mac and cheese was bland, and the potato salad was mediocre. The saving grace was the melt-in-mouth brisket. The overall experience was okay. Service was very nice but the food was either a hit or miss. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Bucket o' Biscuits (4) & Honey Butter - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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On my first trip to Fenway, we wanted to get dinner before the game (after hearing that food at Fenway isn't worth it). Many places were filled already so we decided takeout and find somewhere to sit and eat. Sweetcheeks Q has a nice easy ordering system and our order was ready promptly at 6 as requested. The order was nicely packaged but check your bag for utensils and condiments because there weren't any, so we had to go back in and ask. We got a bucket of biscuits with honey butter-- these were perfection! Really good quality, tall and fluffy! I had a Cuban sandwich-- great flavor, light smokey touch on the meats. My side was the watermelon salad. This was not a "salad"-- I expected chunks of watermelon, instead it was a wedge with feta, cilantro and mint on top -- did not care for this preparation. Hubs and neighbor got the pulled pork sandwiches-- good amount of meat, def add some sauce! We also shared a 4 piece fried chicken-- I ordered Spicy-- I expected the spice to be in the breading but instead it was sprinkled on top. Don't order the spicy, it is mostly salt and sprinkled on top, it does not blend well. The chicken was juicy though! A few faults but decent food! Pro tip-- order takeout, bring your own booze and eat outside at the Cafe tables next door! read more

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