I cannot figure out why this place is not busier than what I see when I come? Have been here several times and never a struggle to find a seat. The greeting is friendly. The suggestions they make are great. The BBQ itself and sides and moist, flavor filled and cooked perfectly. Burnt ends and shredded pork are great choices. Their home made onion rings are second to none. Try them. Mac and cheese is also tasty. Enjoy!! read more

Amazing food. We've lived in the area for a year and just tried it for the first time. I regret no coming sooner. I had the cowboy burger, fresh onion rings and great sauce. I've never had a smashed pork burger, great idea. Wife had pulled pork platter and son had the brisket. Both of them raved. Fried pickles are fresh and really good. Will be back for sure. read more

My daughter and I took a road trip to the Dutchman store in Cantril. She found this place on yelp. It was 40 minutes out of our way but we decided to try it. The owner took our order and answered a few questions about the menu. There was another patron eating who chatted with us while we waited. Everyone was friendly and the vibe was good. Our food came out promptly and the owner brought us several homemade BBQ sauces to try. I had the brisket platter and everything was amazing! Great flavor and sauces were so good! My favorite was his mustard sauce. My daughter had the Burnt end platter. I only tried the Ends and they were fantastic! That's what I'm getting next time. She said her beans were awesome as well as the Mac! I would highly recommend and will make the trip again! read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Brisket, cheesy taters, green beans and a corn muffin - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

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This cute little hometown classic bbq place was a great little stopping place for us. The meat was tender and full of smoky flavor. I got fried jalapeños and coleslaw on my burger and it was DELISH. The staff was super friendly as well :) great place! read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Smoked burger, brisket, and pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

Nice staff, decent speed on food arrival. The Burnt ends were tasty and I enjoy all their sauces (Memphis is on the table - ask for the others from the counter staff). The Mac n cheese was eh - kind of dry and grainy. Next time I'll try the baked beans I think. The fried pickles were good but greasy - next time I'll use a napkin on them. The ranch was thick and good flavor. I also liked the sweet tea - it was sweet but didn't make my toes curl. read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Burnt ends, Mac and cheese, fried pickles. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

Really good food in a small town. Just needs a few screws tighten down to make it a 5 star shop. Definitely worth the effort to get in this restaurant. read more

Great food. Ambience? Rough hewn wood plank walls, Red/white checkered vinyl tablecloth, and a great display of license plates on one wall. , Family owned and operated restaurant. They really care about and depend on the local community... A small town mostly a mix of academic and agriculture. Politics aside, the patriarch is very congenial and his kids provide great service. It seems like every time we've been there two or three tables are pushed together with shoulder to shoulder state cops eating and telling great stories. read more

Hot brisket with potatoes and gravy was delicious and the man at the counter was so friendly.

So good...pork tenderloin was divine! We enjoyed the bbq and sides. Solid service and delicious food.

I called to place an order and they left me on hold for over half an hour. I could have gotten dressed, walked across town, ordered in person, walked home, and eaten my food in that time. They never got back to me. I gave up and hung up, although I was somewhat curious how long it could stretch on for. I've tried calling back but now I only get a busy signal. read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - 34 minutes of wait time - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

Good food. Prices are good too. Nice place to eat in Fairfied. It is fast so if u are going for lunch you can make it in and out fast

If you looking for simple but tasty bbq then this is the place in Fairfield. Offering all the basics including some great waffle fries. The decor is eclectic. Staff in my experience friendly and always willing to talk the menu through with you with some pride. They have over five excellent home made sauces. They told me they make everything from scratch and it sure tastes that way. They say the pie here is great but haven't tried it yet. Good excuse to go back. read more

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Excellent food, service. Love love love this place! If you want some yummy BBQs, this is the spot!

Food was great Down to earth atmosphere Great service The price was right Great value read more

Walked in the door and was immediately greeted and given direction to place an order at the counter. Cashier was very nice and helpful in aiding my meal decision. I got my drink and within 2 minutes my food was in front of me. I really enjoyed the two sandwiches I got and all of the bbq sauces tasted pretty good. My two complaints would be that the macaroni wasn't exactly as fresh as I would have liked (looked like it had been sitting on the grill to keep warm) and the amount of flies roaming around the restaurant and my food. I hope that the owner can fix the fly problem because I would really like to come back and order a meat plate instead of the sandwiches. I would recommend this place to a friend, there are a lot of good options on the menu for anyone that enjoys a good bbq. read more

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Very good brisket and breaded tenderloins. My favorite is the Mess!! We always get it to go! But it's very good!

Love the license plates on the wall! Menu on the blackboard and you order before you sit down. All sorts of smoked meats and incredible sides with cornbread to order from. Ordered the brisket platter with mac n cheese and cheesy taters $10.99. What a deal! It came out quickly and was nice and hot. Great smokey flavor!! Lots of take out orders and only a couple tables occupied. 5 different sauces on the table along with a roll of paper towels. Pumpkins and gourds decorated the restaurant, simple and understated. No beer, not byob but you can take your food next door to the bar . . . Ok. Good portion of food, very satisfying and delicious. Good platter, just the right ampunt of food served quickly and hot. Great smoky flavor, tried the 5 bbq sauces, loving "zippy" and carolina gold. read more

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Best BBQ around. The burgers are great too. Lots of tasty sauces to choose from, solid sides, and friendly service. read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Corn fritters n' baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

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This is some stellar bbq I have eaten here 3 times and it seems to get better every time! From the selection of sauce to rich wonderful sides this is something special. Sweet potato fries onion rings best Mac n cheese. read more

Not the greatest or the worst. I got the brisket sandwich for 8 dollars today and it wasn't what I expected. I expected strips of brisket piled on a bun but it was chunks. Now to me a brisket should have a nice smoke ring and a good bark with just a little resistance when you take a bite. This had none of those features. It has no ring, it was wet and fell apart just looking at it, and it taste like chunked up roast. Previously I had gotten the burnt ends twice. The first time they were burnt ends with no question in mind, but the 2nd time it was again like eating pot roast... I don't know if I can go back for a 3rd expensive disappointment. read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

Looked like a good old hometown cafe serving barbecue and sides. Service was good, it was moderately busy. Food was a mix when it came to taste. Burnt ends were really fatty and really wet, turkey looked pressed, odd taste, not to my taste. My friend enjoyed his beef and we both split opinions on the sides. Maybe it was an off day. Probably going to pass next time. read more

The burnt ends were good but very fatty. The pulled pork sandwich and the brisket was tender and very good, and the smoke cheeseburger was also very good. The sides were ok. The beans were greasy , the Mac and cheese over cooked and bland and the fried pickles thinly sliced. The variety of sauces were all good. Service was simple; you places your order and paid upfront at the register and the waitress brought your food out when ready, which was very fast. The portion size was fair for the price. read more

Excellent food !! Excellent service ! I asked the cashier to recommend their most popular dish. She gave me the breaded pork loin and told me it was the best in Iowa and was going up for an additional contest in the USA . I had it and yes it was delicious. If you like fried foods or local flavor I highly recommend this stop. There was tasty macaroni and grilled cheese for my vegetarian daughter. We enjoyed this pick read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Sorry could not stop to photo first I had to try it! - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

New to the town, thought I would try it out never again the Tenderloin and onion rings were Overdone Paid way to much money for burnt food.

Good BBQ here in the unique town of Fairfield. You can see the smoker working when you walk in the front door. Nice to smell the lovely wood aroma that comes with making BBQ. Had the brisket and pork, both were delicious, I think it needs just a bit more smoke flavor in my opinion, but it is good BBQ. Sides are very good, had their delicious fries and Mac n cheese was awesome as well. They have a few different sauces to try, I like the buffalo and the extra spicy. Always a plus when a BBQ restaurant has multiple sauces to choose from. read more

Don't pay for extra meat because they won't give it to you. $17 loaded fries? I feel like I shouldn't still be hungry.

I took a visiting family member here and we tried it out not knowing anything about the place and we were quite satisfied with their delicious food. I will definitely come back on my next visit to Fairfield. read more

Food was not good, brisket was beyond overdone. Couldn't even eat it. The best thing I ate was a kids grilled cheese, and we ordered brisket, ribs, lots of sides, all kinds of things. Feel like I just donated 50+ dollars read more

Always pleased with every visit. The very definition of BBQ-style comfort food. The pulled pork sandwich and fried pickles are my go-to and are definitely a pallet pleaser. read more

Found this place based on reviews as I'm often driving through this part of the state on my way to visit relatives. Delightful hole-in-the-wall kind of place that obviously really cares about barbeque. Forget fancy decor - it's about the food and the passion of those who cook it, and that's what you get here. First visit, they had meatloaf as the special and it was amazing - the best meatloaf is at places where they smoke meat. I've also tried the tenderloin - actually tender and very flavorful. The baked beans are some of the best I've had - with a variety of bean types and a perfect sauce. Plan on stopping here whenever I drive through. Look forward to trying a lot more things. read more

We decided to try this place while visiting the Fairfield area, almost missed it because it is hard to see from the street. Fortunately my son spotted the BBQ sign they had out. Walking up we saw the smoker out front so we were hopeful it would be good. The man who owns the place was very friendly and told us he smokes all his own meat. We had the pork, chicken, brisket and ribs. Everything was very good, but we especially enjoyed the ribs. We would definitely go back if we were in the area. read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - Tucked back from the road, easy to miss but worth looking for. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

I have not generally eaten a places that serve the down home meats of the Midwest. This was recommended as a simple yet tasty place to try and am I glad I did. The meat is fresh and very moist and and sooo good. I will be back to try it again. Soon read more

More of a 4 review for the food, but 5 for service and being able to walk to BBQ. This isn't your wait in line for hours place like Franklin's in Austin but this is definitely you're going to be very happy with what you've ordered and you can imagine yourself if not careful eating entirely too much Barbecue on a daily basis type of place. Prices are incredibly reasonable, mac and cheese was surprisingly awesome. (I rarely order it out as I'd like to think I make it better than anywhere I've had) and their sauces are downright delicious. I had the pulled chicken with a regular side of M&C for less than $7 (great prices!) Food was timely and cooked to order, staff was considerate and kind and I can't find a single thing to complain about. Would definitely recommend. read more

Exactly what it boasts it is! A fantastic Bbq spot. Had the Brisket and can honestly say I have never had better. Small spot, and we'll kept. Definitely needs to be a regular stop for us! read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - A great hidden gem. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

Love it! Great BBQ and great people making it! Definitely going to bring my family when they visit me. It's that good! Meat is very tender and there is a great variety of homemade sauces to choose from. Also very affordable. The owner was very knowledgable and made me feel very comfortable and helped me choose what to eat when I was unsure. I can tell that this is his passion and it is so wonderful! Will visit again and again! :) read more

Decor inside totally redone. Brisket sandwich is phenomenal. Memphis sauce goes really well. Enjoyed more than BBQ in Iowa City at Jimmy Jacks. read more

Sweet 'N Saucy - New interior at Sweet n Saucy - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfield, Iowa

Okay this place is awesome. When I went over to visit in Fairfield. I was looking for some of that bbq to light up my world, this place was heaven for my tastebuds. The amount of meats and sauces makes this place a delight to eat at. I would definitely recommend this place, I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

I used to get a half a rack of ribs every Friday or Saturday night until something changed in the recipe. It no longer tastes the same and I have a nasty taste in my moth the following morning. I know it has been several years, I am just unwilling to take a chance again. read more

Favorite BBQ place!!! Food is always amazing and great service too, never had an issue. Their brisket is my all time favorite meat they offer, always tender and full of great flavor. Add a side of Cheesy Taters you've got a wonderful meal! read more

Great little place with awesome bbq and sides! Had the burnt ends and the brisket. Deep fried onion rings and corn fritters were delicious! Friendly staff and great service as well. read more