Sweetwood BBQ is a local gem! The food is consistently amazing, but what really keeps me coming back is the friendly staff. Many of the employees have been there for years, and it shows--they're always welcoming, attentive, and make you feel right at home. My go-to is the Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad. It may sound simple, but the smoked chicken takes it to a whole new level. And whenever they bring back their Brisket French Dip special, don't miss it! The brisket is incredibly tender, packed with smoky flavor, and paired perfectly with the au jus. The restaurant also has so much character, especially with the giant bronze pig in the center--it's such a fun touch that makes the place memorable. Great food, wonderful people, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back! read more

Got the 2-meat/2-sides combo for $25! Best BBQ deal. Today we had the brisket and for the first time, the chicken thighs. Wowed by the thighs! We loved the cole slaw, which is light on the mayo, and the BBQ beans. It's really a 5 but my darling dining companion wishes for sliced brisket. Seems WA only does chopped smoked brisket? Today it was a bit tough and chewy. read more

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Such excellent customer service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a walk in, order at the counter and seat yourself establishment. Ample seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The counter person was very friendly and helpful. Greeted us immediately and helped us figure out what to order. Corina and I shared the ribs, Randy got a fried chicken sandwich and we shared potato salad, Caesar salad and bbq beans. The ribs were AMAZING- so freakin tender and meaty and the glaze on it a slightly sticky sweet. Yum. The potato salad was good, the Caesar perfect and the beans were excellent. Randy did not enjoy his chicken sandwich. The meat had different thicknesses so a lot of it was dry and more breading than chicken. He thinks he would try the pulled pork next time because we will absolutely be back. read more

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The young woman at the counter was friendly and helpful. I ordered a meal to go and it came out very quickly. The hot meat was in a different bag than my cold sides too - yay! I'm a tough critic on bbq having been raised in rural Kansas. The brisket was amazing. Tender inside with a little crust - good smoke on it. The ribs had good flavor and my center cuts were really good. But the end cuts of the ribs were overdone and tough, unfortunately. Coleslaw was good - I like mine a little saucier but I think that's a personal preference. It wasn't overly sweet. I'll definitely go back when I'm back in Wenatchee! read more

Food was delish! Good portions for big family !!! Ribs were juicy love coming here when in town yay

Absolutely incredible BBQ. The meat was tender, smoky, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the plate was the fries! They were hands down the best fries I've ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Definitely coming back! read more

Sweetwood BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

Amazing Bbq as usual. Got here early and had our choice of meats. Got the sampler for 2 and it was truly a wonderful experience. The staff is delightful and helpful and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit read more

Sweetwood BBQ - Ribs, pulled pork, chopped brisket, chicken thighs, cornbread, fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

I've had two to-go orders in some recent trips to the area for sports. They were quick to get it out and it was soo yummy. I love their chicken Cesar, the chicken is moist and flavorful, the dressing is just a solid Cesar, no other way to describe but yummy. Someday I'll order some bbq haha but when you're on the road for an entire weekend, veggies are hard to come by and that's what I craved. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect because I'm a BBQ snob from Texas but love KC BBQ and currently live in AZ. We were greeted with a great first impression. When I asked what their BBQ flavor was like, I was told Northwest BBQ. She was right, not too sweet, not too smokey, not too spicy. I was pleasantly pleased. The portions are large. Pickles are excellent. French Fries are cooked perfectly. Cole slaw was good. Potato salad was ok. I think they're missing out by not having Mac n cheese. The customer service was outstanding, [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was friendly and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Arnold Palmer was made perfectly! We were passing through town and happy with our choice. Would definitely recommend Sweetwood BBQ! read more

Sweetwood BBQ - Cool Sweet Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a wonderful time taking the family out to this place after a long drive to Wenatchee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich and also had the Brisket Combo with BBQ beans and Cornbread. Brisket was very Smokey and tender and flavor burst with the addition of the barbecue sauce which is a nice mix of flavor all together. The star for me though was the Barbeque beans, which was so soft and so Smokey that it feels like it came from the smoker directly. Never had beans like that before ever. Food was so good that we bought some extra for the trip back home. Very pleasant experience. read more

Found this bbq place on yelp and it has high reviews. So I decided to pick up bbq for dinner. Located within a plaza with a lot of parking spots. I ordered 2 chicken thighs with corn bread and a salad. This is NOT barbecue where they use a grill to cook their meat. It tastes more like baked chicken and toss it with bbq sauce over it. This is not what I expected and it is not good in any way. Corn bread was so dry, I took a bite and toss it all away. Caesar salad was the only good thing I ate. I won't be coming back here anytime soon if I'm in the area. read more

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This "fast" casual BBQ spot is a gem! The staff are all very kind and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You order at the counter and seat yourself at a table (flexible for different size parties) or at one of the 6 barstools.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the two meat combo and tried both sticky and BBQ ribs, an order of brisket poutine and some lemonades. Delicious and kid approved! The burger and sandwiches all look enormous. read more

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Believe the Yelp reviews! From the brisket to the ribs to the staff and service this place was outstanding! Some of the best barbecue we've had. read more

Well, to start this off, I have a huge bias of being from the south. And with that being said barbecue out west will never ever top southern barbecue . I originally came here for the Smashburger, but I figured out that they only run special so depending on what day it is, their menu changes except for your standard pool chicken, pulled barbecue . So today I had the French dip which was loaded with some green onions, green peppers, cheese on a hoagie bread. My wife had the pool chicken sandwich with sweet barbecue sauce . When I first bid into my hoagie, I was extremely disappointed and as I continue to chew and eat it, it started to resonate with me so I will give it a strong 7.2 /10. The meat is pretty tender, but I feel as if he could have more flavor and I'm not saying salty flavor, but it's a tad bland . While it does pair with the dipping sauce, I drove 35 minutes to this restaurant and I would not be willing to make the drive again. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her chicken sandwich. To be biased, I do believe it was just because she's extremely hungry and it's a hot day, but I did taste the chicken and it was not bad. She gave it a rating of an 8/10 I say 6.5/10. The sweet tea, as you know from the sentence above, I am from the south, you cannot offer half sweetened tea and satisfy a southerner, but because out west they don't have any sweet tea at all, I'm sure everybody was amazed over it. I give it 4/10 I hate to be a harsh critic here, but I do believe if you were from the West Coast, you will enjoy this place as it is not horrible. It's just not what a southerner would enjoy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside it is nice, pretty decent seating, the service was amazing. The ladies that were taking orders and running the restaurant are doing an amazing job.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I can give you guys a 3 1/2 star rating on yelp I would, but it definitely doesn't meet the four-star quality. Still give them a shot. read more

Sweetwood BBQ - French Dip - Barbeque Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

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A must go! Amazing food. 10/10, you will not be disappointed! Hint..... sides are shareable.....especially fries! Yummmmm! Go!

Holy cow! This place was incredible from start to finish! The pulled pork was juicy and the BBQ sauce they put on was just the right amount. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't busy when we walked in, but we glanced up and it was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be back! read more

We had the BBQ Rice Bowl. For 18 bucks a serving we got a bunch of rice and a tiny bit of shredded pork that taste just like the stuff in a can at Fred Meyers. Absolutely not worth the money! read more

Delicious great local bbq would definitely come back the bowls are HUGE and are shareable

For 2 people we had sampler for 2. Plenty of meat!! I liked the St. Louis rib the most. Service was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only minus was several flies were there at the table and landed on my cornbread.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Im not a huge bbq fan but this place is so good!! We ordered a combo of ribs and chicken thighs with coleslaw and potato salad, and then a separate rib meal with fries and corn bread. The one side of fries was a huge portion! Corn bread was warm and came with a side of honey butter. The chicken was juicy and well flavored! Did not disappoint. The ranch has some tanginess to it - we enjoyed it alongside the spicy bbq sauce. Arnold Palmer was good! The woman who took our order was really nice and upfront about how much meat we should be expecting with each order. She gave us her recommendation to try the regular bbq ribs which was very tasty. Subtly sweet and nice bbq flavor! Ribs were well cooked and practically fell off the bone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself is clean and spacious - lots of tables and booths. There's bar seating as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll definitely be back here! read more

The ribs are incredibly delicious, the most tender I've had in years. Even in the Seattle area, it's hard to find a place that makes ribs this tender and flavorful. I even had to come back for a second round before heading home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff provides excellent service, and the atmosphere is great--relaxed and not crowded, making you want to stay for a while.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restrooms are clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only downside is the price. Personally, I think it's a bit expensive, even more so than many places in the Seattle area. read more

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Delicious tender ribs ! The meat literally fell off the bone many times , clean ! The fries were not greasy at all, we learned they use tallow oil . Def will be back next time in the area ! read more

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Blown away. My husband is a Smash Burger fan we made a special trip to Wenatchee to try Sweetwood BBQ's Oklahoma Smash Burger. The piled high 2x smash patties with onions smashed in American cheese and their Sweetwood burger sauce on a potato bun. Incredible flavor savory and sweet with all that melty cheese mingled with the Sweetwood burger sauce. * note -this burger is not on their regular menu it's a special they run on Wednesdays. I ordered the pick 2 special with pulled chicken, coleslaw and corn bread. The moist chicken meat had a slight smokey flavor that didn't overwhelm the natural flavor. The coleslaw was fresh and crisp. The cornbread was flakey, moist and perfectly slightly sweet. I was impressed with the generous portions. I had to get a to go box. The service is excellent and the staff is very friendly. As we ate they walked around checking with each and every table making sure we all enjoyed our meals. We also received a surprise sample of their Honey Sriracha Ribs. I have never had a rib that tasted like candy and meat at the same time, so delicious. After eating I definitely needed a couple wet naps. The atmosphere of Sweetwood is clean and comfortable. You can choose a booth that is dark and cozy or a table that is bright and comfy. We are excited to come back and bring friends after New Years. Don't forget to purchase a bottle or two of their homemade BBQ sauce. We got a few for gifts. read more

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The food was incredible and for 20$ the BBQ bowl was easily 2-3 meals worth of food. Great value and great quality. I will be coming back

An unexpectedly unbelievable meal. First off i love that they do chicken thighs, one of the best bbq items you usually dont see. The siracha bbq ribs are fantastic as well But the fries are some of the best ive ever had and their fry sauce is to die for. I have been all over the country for BBQ and this is right up there with some of the best ive had read more

Absolutely happy to write a review for the best cheeseburger of Wenatchee and the best BBQ in Washington State. I traveled to visit this place because I kept hearing good things and really was after just a cheeseburger. The menu rotates as most good restaurants do. It all depends on the sourced meats ect. While in town I connected with the location asking if a burger is on the menu and was given a day that it would be. The special was a Oklahoma cheese burger. It's a style of cheeseburger that uses mustard, onion and smashed beef and typically American Cheese. The service is stellar and the staff is eager to accommodate everyone's needs. It's in a stop mall type building but the ambiance is immediately obvious upon entry. It feels rustic and comfortable and has adequate seating but show up early on these cheeseburger dates because quantity is limited and the restaurant could sell out. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Sweetwood opens at 3 PM and closes at 8 PM. I arrived at 4 PM and ordered (for take out) the sampler for two people, for a total of $56 (that's a recent price change not shown on Yelp yet). I believe this order for two, would easily feed four people-- that's equivalent to $14 per person. The two sides might not go the full distance, but all the meats definitely would. I ordered coleslaw and baked beans, both were very generic as far as side dishes go. The baked beans did have some pork mixed in for flavor. The meal came with two large servings of cornbread with butter on the side. Overall, the flavors of everything were good--all time honored flavors we would recognize and enjoy. Albeit, the amount of spices and barbecue sauce did overpower the taste of the meats, somewhat. That, and the sugar content, made this a very rich meal, another reason it would feed four people. The only negative was that all the meats were dry and overcooked. I'm a seasoned chef (pardon the pun), and there's no excuse for all the meats being too dry, only an hour after the restaurant opens. Spare ribs are always fatty, there is no reason for them to be as dry as jerky. A chicken thigh cannot be smoked at the same temperature or duration as beef. i'm sure these people know that, but they weren't paying attention today. Here's the good news. If they paid more attention to really barbecuing these meats perfectly**, this store would knock it out of the park for barbecue in Wenatchee. Seriously, everything else is right on about this place. Bottom line: they advertise pull-apart, but they served rip-apart. That alone takes their rating to average. Otherwise, it was a good meal. 3-Stars is good! ** Brisket 190° over 10 to 12 hours. Spareribs 325° for two hours Chicken thighs 350° for 45 minutes read more

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Great BBQ!! Sampler platter tool much for two, but leftovers are great as well. Service is rudimentary but that's expected in a BBQ joint.

Amazing! I will be back to try the smash burger because I saw everyone eating it but was in the mood for poutine. The helpings are huge, the lemonade has free refills. The place was full when I came in but there's seating that will open up. Lots of parking, really really friendly and attentive staff. Everyone was perfect- meats were moist, the poutine hit the spot and was a large portion for a great price! read more

Sweetwood BBQ - Chicken, ribs, potato salad and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

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I'm in Wenatchee as a stopover on the Cascade Loop. A friend and I are riding our motorcycles from Whidbey Island to Wenatchee, then Winthrop the next day for lunch and end the ride back on Whidbey Island. While stopped in Wenatchee we decided to eat at a BBQ restaurant that someone recommended called Sweetwood BBQ. I am very happy that we ate at Sweetwood BBQ. The staff was very motivated, helpful, polite, and friendly. The decor is noth8ng fancy, but is very nice and enjoyable in an understated way. The highlight of the visit is as it should be... the food! I ordered the Sriracha Ribs, coleslaw, and side salad. The ribs were incredible! Very tender, moist, and tasty. I especially liked the Sriracha sauce. As my friend described them, they were quite tangy. I love spicy food and these ribs were enjoyable for me. The side salad consisted of pickled onions, carrots, cherry tomatoes, flakes of parmesan cheese, pickles and lettuce. A very nice side salad since most places idea of a side salad is lettuce, carrots, and maybe some tomatoes. The coleslaw was nice as well. It wasn't spectacular or special in any way, but it was some of the best I've had. If you like BBQ and you are in Wenatchee, give Sweetwood BBQ a visit. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Had a group of about ten people. We were served within 10-15 minutes of ordering and the food was great! Wait staff was very nice and helpful with questions. Definitely will go back read more

Food was great. Price was a bit high but that's our economy ! The bbq sauce is fire read more

MEDIOCRE BBQ!!! How disappointing!!! Yelp had great reviews and 4 1/2 stars for this place. I lived in Texas for many years and have had amazing BBQ all over the country and this place just doesn't measure up. The 3 stars is really being generous. Had the brisket and it was more like a POT ROAST. Meat was hard and not well seasoned. Baked beans had a good smoke flavor but lacked some spice. The potato salad was awful. I think they made it weeks ago and it's been sitting in a fridge. If this is the best BBQ in town, I feel sorry for you! read more

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I decided to check out this BBQ spot for an early dinner around 3pm when they opened and upon entering I was able to place my order fairly quickly. I'm not sure if there was a mix up on my end or the cashiers end because I intended to dine inside, but everything came out packaged for a to-go order. Not a big deal though. I ordered a smash burger which I believe is only available 1 day out of the week.. (they have daily specials). I also decided to try out the poutine with brisket. Both were amazing.. one of the best burgers I've had in awhile and the poutine was awesome.. HUGE portion. My husband tried the chicken thighs, ribs + brisket and enjoyed it also, but I didn't get a chance to try. Parking is easy and the dining area has a lot of different seating options. Overall, a fairly solid BBQ spot for the area worth checking out. read more

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Had I only had the honey sriracha ribs this would be 5 stars. But I got sides and some brisket. Cornbread was a great looking square of dense flavorless cornbread. To be fair I make sweet cornbread so if normal is your thing you'll love it...I didn't. Coleslaw on its own wasn't to my liking as it lacked any "tang" straight up cabbage eating. However pair this cold side with the sriracha ribs and I couldn't get enough. Brisket was chopped. Guess o didn't know what that was cause it wasn't worth the price. They also sauce the brisket, that was new to me. Great service here.... Do the honey sriracha ribs and 2 sides of slaw for a great meal read more

Sweetwood BBQ - Honey Sriracha ribs , chopped brisket in back - Barbeque Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

Fantastic friendly staff and amazing food & beer selection. Briskets are definitely recommended. read more

Overall a really good place. Great food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and quick service! Hoping to come back again soon!

Great BBQ? Yes, Please! This place is worth your business for SO many reasons! Very clean and orderly. Great atmosphere (kudos to your playlist creator!) along with friendly and helpful employees start your visit. Ordering is a breeze and then BAM, your food arrives within a few minutes on warm plates! And what a delight it is! Treat yourself to cornbread - a very unique recipe! Beans also have a great flavor and are packed with meat. I snagged the Brisket French Dip and every part was terrific! Loved the au jus! Others in our party had the chopped beef brisket and pulled chicken. LOVED IT! Table bbq sauce was tasty, as was the cole slaw. I'm a lemonade snob and theirs passed very ably. Bonus: Got to meet the owner who was very gracious and welcoming. Again, this place is a gem - as the line of people ordering and picking up food orders for our entire visit will attest! read more

Brisket south western salad is my favorite meal to get with a side of corn bread and honey butter. The service and staff are very friendly and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor seating space is clean and cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We come here as often as we can. read more

Tried this place out because my daughter who just had a baby craved some BBQ. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was great restaurant was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent and friendly. We ordered the smokehouse sampler that feeds 4-6. Cornbread was gritty, dry and tasteless might have been a bad day. Everything else was wonderful the only thing I miss from this BBQ was mac & cheese if ya know ya know. Meats were perfect and delicious. Definitely going back when we crave BBQ. read more