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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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

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

Went to Sweet Cheeks on a beautiful Friday night and got a spot on the patio which was perfect. We split a tray with chopped brisket, ribs, mac and cheese, cole slaw, and added 2 hot links. We also got 2 biscuits with honey butter to start. Everything was really good for Boston BBQ! I especially loved the mac and cheese and the brisket! The sauces on the table were great as well. The biscuits were to die for and i'd go back just to eat them again. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Big Cheeks Tray - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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

One of the best BBQ restaurants in Boston. Came here for brunch and was not disappointed by all the BBQ options they had to offer. Ordered the Bbq chicken sandwich with a salad and mac & cheese. Also ordered a bucket of buckets to share with the table. The biscuits were out of this world. the honey butter was so good i asked for a side to go. Sunday brunch wasn't too busy so a perfect time to try this restaurant. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Natural Pulled Chicken - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Muy buenas las comidas de verdad vale la pena pedir alimentos con ellos, no lo piensen mas

It's not all the time that I am craving meat and very savory things but this sure hits the spot when that craving comes around! Came on a Friday night and it was decently full but we were still able to be quickly seated at a communal table without having to share our table! I thought the food was excellent. We started off with the biscuits, which are a must -- large, warm, buttery to the max. The pulled pork was solid and I appreciated that it wasn't covered in sauce. There is sauce on the table you can add. The farm salad was actually substantive (not your typical boring and low nutrition iceberg lettuce salad that most restaurants serve) with arugula, berries, and nuts etc. I really enjoyed the broccoli cheddar casserole sides and the collard greens were a great way to add more veggies into the meal. Portion for the value was pretty good too. Service did not disappoint either. read more

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It's okay for the northerners taste buds. I'm originally from the south so I can't really compare from a Boston standpoint. But the presentation of the meat slabs were pretty well done! read more

This place is the place to go if you want fried chicken! It is crispy, flavorful, savory. One of the best crispy fried chickens ever! Their sides like Mac and cheese is sooooo good! Service is good. Prices are good. read more

I came here with the kids for done BBQ before a concert. The place was packed, so we sat at the bar which was a great option. I got the Texas nachos with pulled pork, which were amazing. They are essentially a huge plate of loaded potato skins they were delicious! Like most places with largely open environments, it was loud. This doesn't impact my review, but be aware of this possibility. read more

Great experience and amazing food! Came here on a Saturday evening for dinner and the place was pretty busy, but we were seated rather quickly. The service was nice and fast with placing our order as well as getting us water. The biscuits are an absolute must get! They never fail to disappoint with an amazing texture, portion size, and served with the butter, they're absolutely delicious. I've come here multiple times and I get the biscuits everytime - they're the highlight of my night for sure. The trays are a really good deal honestly - tons of food for a decent price. A little pricey, but the quality makes up for it honestly. I love the variety of meats they have ( I usually get pork belly and beef brisket ) as well as the good amount of sides they offer. I love mac n cheese with bbq so I always get that and then their coleslaw is pretty good as well. Honestly any of their sides are worth it though! Then their sauce they have at the table completes the meal perfectly - their spicy isn't too hot and adds just enough of a kick for the meat! Overall, Sweet Cheeks hasn't disappointed me yet. I always look forward to coming back for good food and great times :) read more

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

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This location has limited street parking but there are many nearby lots and a close T station. Due to its proximity to Fenway, expect a massive wait on any game day. I booked on OpenTable and it only secured an outdoor table for me which was so uncomfortable on a 45 degree day. This experience detracted heavily from the food and drinks I had. The location has a solid menu with great food and drink options. We ordered the chicken tender plate, half mild half spicy with a side of Mac and cheese. We also got the salt and pepper potatoes. Both were delicious initially but froze very quickly while sitting outside. I didn't get to enjoy the full meal because of this. I was going to the baseball game so I could take the food to go to salvage it after. The chicken tenders were spiced with a dry seasoning and tasted great with the tiny barbecue sauces on the side. The Mac and cheese was pretty good - I like the crunchy top and would have liked a more al dente noodle. The salt and pepper potatoes were solid and came with a trio of dipping sauces which was nice. We also got some shots (green tea) which tasted great but were awkward to drink because they came in sauce containers. I'd recommend this spot if you want some solid barbecue and some drinks. Be sure to come here on a fair weathered day or confirm that your reservation is for an indoor seat. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Chicken Tenders with Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was pretty delicious and a great casual place to go if you are looking for a place to eat in Fenway. I ordered the tray of pulled chicken with mac 'n cheese and broccoli cheese casserole. Chicken was amazing with the BBQ and spicy sauce. The mac 'n cheese was super creamy and I tried it with some BBQ sauce too--so good! The food quality was great, and the music/vibes were nice for a Friday night! I saw some reviews before coming here that the food was too greasy, but I did not find the chicken too greasy at all. I feel like it was very much regular Texas barbecue style food. My only complaint was that some items felt overpriced... My boyfriend ordered the two meat option of brisket and pulled pork in the big cheeks tray. We were told by the waiter that he would be getting full portions of two meats with the big cheeks tray option. However, when his tray came, the serving size of each meat was less than half of what I got for the tray of pulled chicken (total meat on the plate combined was almost less than the chicken). I think maybe it was because we came to eat kind if late (around 8:45), they were running out of food for his dish? I don't think that option was very worth it, but the brisket was delicious and highly recommended you try it. Overall, good tasting food, would come back. But I will probably not order the big cheeks tray. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Natural Pulled Chicken, Mac N ' Cheese, Cita 's Broccoli Cheese Casserole - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ordered the big cheeks plate, so had a choice of two meats & two sides, which was perfect for lunch for two people. Plus the biscuits (which you have to get) for all under $50. 10/10 on price Food: 7/10 - the ribs fell off the bone! I probably expected more from the world famous biscuits - and the meat needed the bbq sauce (which, no doubt, was amazing.) Service: 9/10 - server was super nice. We went Sunday afternoon, but we got sat and got our food very quickly. Ambience: 10/10 - loved the decoration and the Dolly love in the bathrooms. Plus, who doesn't love the pink accents. read more

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Great service, food, and ambiance :-) For 4 people, we ordered a biscuit, wedge salad and three different meat trays with all of the sides but Mac n cheese. Our three meats were pulled chicken, pulled pork, and beef brisket. Our favorites were the pulled chicken and brisket. The sides were just as delicious as the meat. Our favorites were the broccoli casserole, farmer's salad, and potato salad. We were going to have dessert. However, by the time we were finished, we were too stuffed! When you go, save room for dessert. They've got the desserts in a display case by the entrance. read more

The atmosphere is definitely backyard bbq prepare to get your hands dirty. The biscuit & honey butter was so thick & rich! Can be filling so good thing they sell them solo. The pulled chicken was flavorful and with a drizzle of their peach habanero sauce it takes it over the top. The Mac n cheese was both watery but baked at the same time. Wasn't horrible but it wasn't the best I've ever had. I'd come back when in the mood for bbq. read more

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

Went here with a group and it was sooo good! Love the trays that your dinner is served on! Pork dishes were all Spot on. Lunch Lady Platter-YUM! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Family style-pork belly, ribs, brisket, pulled pork and lunch lady platter - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Service was terrible/staff was so rude. Food was subpar. Probably won't ever be back.

My friend and I stopped by this place as we were driving through the Fenway area and we felt instantly welcomed with the wonderful smell of barbecue in the air. The space was filling up and it was a bit more on the louder side. We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by the bartender. We ordered a couple cocktails - myself the Angry Cheeks (with whiskey) and my friend the Birds of a Feather IPA. Both were quite delicious and brought out efficiently. We ordered a bucket of biscuits to get started and when I say they were the best biscuits I've ever had, that is no exaggeration. They were incredibly soft, warm, and flaky. Add in the butter and it was literal perfection. We were both in awe - no wonder the biscuits are world-class! I ordered the BBQ brisket tray with mac and cheese and potato salad on the side. The brisket was flavorful and melted perfectly in the mouth. There were some chunks of fat included that took up a lot of space; other than that, a solid portion is provided. The sides were nothing to brag about, they were fine. Meanwhile, my friend ordered the pulled pork tray with collards greens and coleslaw. I only got to try the pulled pork, which was tasty and cooked perfectly. Overall, I highly recommend the biscuits and the meats, all worthwhile! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Bbq Chopped Brisket Tray - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here a few times and it continues to be one of my favorite BBQ experiences around Boston! To be honest there's not too much competition and frankly it's not the same as truly authentic southern barbecue, BUT it's conveniently located, has a fun atmosphere, and I've always had a good experience! I tried the fried chicken sandwich most recently and really enjoyed the housemade BBQ sauce options they provided in COVID-safe preportioned containers. The mac and cheese has been and continues to be one of my favorites, and although I didn't go for the biscuits this time around since I got the sandwich but they are another fan favorite for sure! My boyfriend tried the ribs-- the meat was good and cooked well, thought that the dry rub could have had a little more flavor but again, the extra sauces brought to our table paired really well! The broccoli casserole was cheesy and delicious. Another one of my favorite things about Sweet Cheeks is that I always have leftovers to take home! Keep doing what you're doing, I appreciate you and will keep looking forward to come back and try more of the menu! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Fried Chicken Sandwich and side of Mac N ' Cheese - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I used to frequent Sweet Cheeks often but hadn't been since the beginning of the pandemic. Our party of 4 was able to walk in and get a table immediately. The restaurant was mostly full and as laid back as it was before. Our server was great, he gave us plenty of time to make up our minds about drinks and food. The biscuits and honey butter were as gloriously thick as I remembered and I also got a tray with brisket, pulled pork, beans and the cheddar broccoli casserole. The pulled pork had extra seasoning on top which made it overly salty, but the vinegary sauce on the table helped balance it out. The brisket was a tad dry towards the edges but had a good mix of fattiness and lean. The bbq meats were 3/5, the sides and biscuits were a 4/5 and the service was 5/5 read more

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

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I was so hyped up to get this food and the barbecue was literally mediocre. I used to live in Nashville and there were many restaurants that were much better than this. The burnt ends were fatty and the pork pulled sandwich was not tasty. This was hardly great barbecue read more

I was so excited to try this place, and I should have checked the menu before I went. I went with my daughter, and she does not eat pork, and that was a challenge because the majority of their menu is port. They do have other options like chicken and beef, but it's like brisket and fried chicken, which my daughter I was not feeling it. So I told the leader that I wanted a side of collard greens and I would be closing up my bill because I explain the situation and then she kept trying to convince us to stay which made my daughter highly uncomfortable because she had already made up her mind that she wanted to leave and she can see what's on the menu we didn't need the waitress repeating it to us creating an awkward moment. After that, she was a little dismissive and rude, which was weird to me because I didn't do anything for her. She wasn't blatantly like saying anything wrong, but her behavior was definitely unwarranted like she threw the boxes on the table rather than passing it to us like she was just kind of weird. I tipped her 25%, though. I hope that when she looks at that, she feels bad about how she then treated us after we said we were going to leave. Not to say 25% under the dollar bill, there's a lot, but it was a lot more than she deserved for how she treated us after we said we were going to leave. It's really cold in there, too. The restaurant itself is kind of gloomy, like one half is dark, one half is really lit, the bathrooms are really dark, and Dolly Parton is everywhere, which is kind of cute. There's a little tattoo machine in there like the quarter tattoo machines. Be ready to fight for parking because though there is street parking by meter, it is Fenway, and it is hard to find parking. I didn't like the collard greens they were like garlic buttery kind of I don't know. I can't even describe what I was saying, but it wasn't for me. What stole the show was the biscuits I got a bucket of four and oh my goodness it was so freaking delicious I may go back there just to keep eating the biscuits not to mention the butter that butter must have been made from a Heavenly cow cuz yum. read more

Spectacular experience, couldn't ask for anything better!! Delicious food, attentive staff and great atmosphere. I felt welcomed and appreciated read more

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I have followed many Boston-based chefs who grow and thrive on TV shows like food network and Top Chef. I love that I live locally and can try their restaurants in person. So I was excited to try Chef Tiffani Faison's take on BBQ. (we had been to her Tiger Mama's a few years back and were blown away!) It was a special night for us, but we wanted to keep it low-key and thought a BBQ joint would be perfect for dinner. Before I go further, please know that I DID speak to the server directly that evening and reached out to the Chef via social media (no response). I am one to be direct when things don't go well. Decor: as you can see from the pics, this is a fun, fun place, exactly what I expected from a bbq joint. It was awesome. Love the LGBTQ pride throughout. Dinner: We opted to start with two biscuits, honey butter, and the okra with jalapeno ranch. The biscuits were DIVINE, all that hype is spot on. Top it with that yummy smooth, silky butter, and you can just go home there happy as a clam. Hubby wanted a bucket of it. The okra was eh. It was whole, which isn't typical, but I went for it anyway, always up to try new twists on classics. The breading was not cornmeal, I don't think, lightly seasoned, but with okra in big chunks, you get that slimy inside, and I was not impressed. The dip was delish tho! Remember that it's $3 to add; they don't tell you that up front, but it is clear on the menu. For dinner, we each got a tray with sliced prime brisket and pork belly. Both types of meat were succulent, juicy, tender, well seasoned, and smoky. I could go on! They were a hit! and plenty of them too. WE shared. For the scoops (sides) we got to choose 4 between the trays. Farm salad, potato salad, collard greens, and beans. The farm salad was my fave, the dressing with the mix of sauteed Brussel sprouts, fresh greens, and crunchy hazelnuts were perfect. Potato salad and collards were great and tasty. Collards could have used a touch more vinegar. The beans were a Lil one note and flat to me, but still cooked well. Overall we loved the food. And mainly for that is why they are getting the 3 stars. Drinks: I got the Dollywood, and hubby got some sweat tea whiskey drink both were good, not watered down, and not strong. Just right on a hot summer day. Service: Oh dear, I get so sad when I have to comment on this. If the food weren't as good as it was, we would never be back. And if you follow me, you know that means it was BAD! First, we made reservations for 7, got there at 650, no problem; the place was pretty empty, we were seated, and some random server/busser brought us water. Then we waited and waited and waited. I was staring down at the hostess station when another server noticed, and someone came to get a drink order. Great. But then, we waited and waited. sigh. Finally, our for sure server, Joseph, came by for an order. We put in both the apps and trays. He was pleasurable at this point. We didn't have to wait long for any food. But then.....we see him running from table to table and NEVER comes to check on us. I had decided I wanted another drink, maybe even dessert, because they looked good. But he never came by again. The worst part is, an hour after eating, Joseph just comes and drops the bill on the table. Um, what?!?!? I was upfront and said you know, I feel like we were ignored tonight. WE would have ordered more stuff, but now I just want out. He made some excuses and said sorry. But no offer of manager or anything. Very disappointing. Now with all that said, I do want to give them another shot. But when I don't know. Because to top it off, yes they are a block from Fenway, but the Sox were not playing at home. Sigh. read more

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Came here after doctors appointment. Very good atmosphere as service was very good and attentive, meat was close to perfect but just a little fatty which still gives it great tenderness, biscuits are incredible and we took some home. Great spot for anyone in Boston looking for some great old bbq read more

The service is one of the worst service we've ever received. Took us 20 minutes just to get water and menu. Food was mediocre and I'm being nice. Took us 45 minutes to get the check, got it wrong twice, and tried to convince us to pay the higher price by saying we order that. We're not coming back here. Super disappointed. read more

Staff at Sweet Cheeks Q was amazing! We went for a Friday lunch with our pups. Patio was perfectly shaded with great people watching! The biscuits are a must! The honey butter and jam just melt in your mouth. We inhaled our brisket before I could get a photo but that was top notch as well. The staff was kind enough to get two bowls of water (one for each of our pups) and gave them lots of pets when refilling their water. Do yourself a favor and get the side of Mac and cheese read more

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The food was great. Staffs were friendly. One thing I was disappointed was that they added 6 ppl gratuity fee(20%) automatically without letting us in anyways (menu, etc) before we dine. Food was great for sure- the scoops were amazing. read more

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The food was great. This would be five stars if the server had been anything close to adequate. Just bad. Had to ask another staff member where she was after waiting fifteen minutes after seating. Drinks arrived halfway through the meal. Just overall bad and lame. read more

This place serves the most disgusting fatty low quality meat I've ever eaten. And I mean ever. I have definitely had some suspect chicken nuggets in my life but this still takes the cake. Yesterday I got a hot sausage tray with an additional jalapeño hot sausage and rib. Biting into these sausages was like biting into a tube of loosely organized fat and meat particles. It was the fattiest greasiest nastiest bites of meat I've ever had in my entire life. The Mac and cheese was amazing I'll give them that. But I'm there for the meats! This place isn't called Sweet Cheese Mac n Cheese, they're supposed to be serving up BBQ! I'm a local resident. The last time I ate at Sweet Cheeks was FOUR YEARS AGO. I had similar feedback back then about them choosing tendony bad pieces of meat and serving it up. I gave it one last shot, and I see nothing has changed. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Foods good. Trivia is awful. Literally the worst bar trivia session I have ever experienced. The bbq is pretty good though. read more

Have wanted to try this place for a while since I've been a Chef Faison fan for years. It did not disappoint! Service, drinks and food were all outstanding. We had a cocktail (spiked cider) and a beer and started with a bucket of the lightest, buttery biscuits. We each had the bbq chopped brisket. The best sides were the beans, potato salad and collard greens. And the pickles on the side cut through the richness of the beef. Will definitely be back-next time with elastic waist pants. read more

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I liked my experience but I wasn't starving so be warned that all the serving sizes are very large and sharing is caring! The service was great and we got in very quickly which was nice and of course they had food network playing in the background hahahaha. I enjoyed that because it's a family thing so I wish they were there with me. It's not a bad place to hang and get comfort food. read more