My girlfriend and I visited here for lunch recently based on the reviews. Very understated building, but very clean and very comfortable! Outstanding menu, I wanted to order all the things! The french fries are absolutely probably the best I've ever had. They're fried with beef tallow. If you know, you know! The pulled pork sandwich was outstanding in their Carolina barbecue sauce is pure gold !! can't wait to go back! Outstanding and friendly ownership and staff as well! read more

Stopped for the first time today. Not much to look at from the outside (or inside) but when you walk through the door the smell of BBQ hits you. It was crowded which is always a good sign. I hadn't had lunch and tried the pulled pork sandwich (to go). Also ordered a half rack of ribs for dinner and a container of Mac salad. The pulled pork sandwich was tasty with a generous portion of meat. Had the ribs for dinner and they were fall off the bone delicious with great bark. Would definitely go back based on my first experience. read more

When I had this place for the first time I was very impressed with the pulled pork sandwich I would recommend putting some BBQ sauce in the pulled pork when you make it. Other than that love the place and the service was very nice this guy showed us where he makes the pulled pork. Also I love the sauce station they have their love the little station.Also I love the keuka lake magazines they have in there. And lovely decor as well would definitely would recommend coming here. read more

The BBQ Shack - Pulled Pork Sandwhich - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

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Great food and wonderful, kind people. I appreciated how helpful they were with my family. 10/10 pulled pork.

Great experiences this summer with BBQ shack. Their pulled pork is awesome. Family owned business with great service. Highly recommended.

DELICIOUS!!! Stopped by for lunch on a drizzly afternoon of our vacation, on the way to do a couple of errands. The amazing smell of BBQ gets you right as you open the door and I was not the only person to enter and immediately say out loud IT SMELLS SO GOOD IN HERE. Staff were extremely sweet and we got to chat with the owner of this small local business. They used to make donuts but then took over the adjacent BBQ place and then shifted to only BBQ (and AMAZING fries and a slew of other sides). DH and I each got a sandwich and side combo - he got brisket I got pulled chicken. I got coleslaw. He shared his fries with me. Lunch combo included a bottled drink from the fridge. Everything was outstanding but special h/t to the fresh cut fries- and to call them out in the company of the brisket is saying something. I couldn't have managed another morsel after such a tremendously filling lunch so I wasn't sad about the donut situation. After lunch we ran a couple of errands then stopped back at the BBQ shack again to get lunch to go for our teenagers who were back at the house. I couldn't get photos fast enough - all gone and now they are happily in a meat-induced stupor and not looking for more food for a blessed minute read more

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It's literally a shack. And kind of hard to spot as you're driving. It was not very apparent from the road. And we didn't know where to park upon seeing it. We circled around to the back, parked in what we hoped was their parking lot, and then saw the entrance on the side of the shack. But that's the hardest part. The rest is just simply delicious food, reasonable prices, and great service. We ordered their brisket, pulled pork, ribs, beans, and then some donuts from the other counter. We got our orders with friendly smiles, took it all back to the B and B, and couldn't wait to dig in. The brisket was super tender and moist. The ribs were falling off the bone. The pulled pork was likewise very tender. Everything had a nice smoky flavor like it came right out of the pit. And it all came with their bbq sauce. I could've eaten it all without the sauce and it would've been delicious. But the sauce added another dimension to it all. Really really good. The beans were also very flavorful. The donuts came right out of the fryer, and were then hand dipped right in front of us in the flavors that we chose. Pretty great to see. And even better to eat. Awesome place!! read more

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After a long day of traveling, wine tasting, and squeezing in a hike, we were famished. And having read so much about the delicious chicken, we decided to stop by the BBQ Shack to pick up some for dinner. As we parked the car, we noticed the sign "Andy's BBQ" outside, which was a little misleading, but don't worry, this is the right place. Unfortunately, they were all out of the chicken, which was disappointing, but also confirms how delicious and popular it is. We went ahead and ordered the brisket, half a rack of ribs, mac and cheese and coleslaw to go. Everything was delicious. The brisket was tender and had the right amount of fat and meat ratio to it. The ribs were served in a half slab, which annoyed me a little at first, since we only had plasticware, but to my surprise, it cut very easily with the plastic knife. The ribs were not fall off the bone, but was still very tender and smoky. The sides were both on point too. Mac & cheese and coleslaw were both simply made, but good. Overall it was exactly the dinner we needed to recharge. read more

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While visiting the Finger Lakes, we decided to make this our first dining choice. Although the outside is in a pretty dilapidated state, the inside is better. We had the brisket sandwich with fresh fries, and a choice of all sauces. The brisket was amazing! The service was great! Highly recommend. read more

The place: This place serves some great tasting authentic bbq. The pulled pork and chicken were good, the brisket was great, the ribs were phenomenal, but the star of the show for me was the buttery, if a little crumbly, cornbread! Give me more of that! Yum! They have big servings. The sampler was enough to feed two hungry people who just finished a hike! And it was only $13!!!! What kind of sorcery is this? Reasonably priced, great tasting bbq!!!!! I highly recommend this place. The service: The service was very friendly. The owner was willing to answer all questions and more. Gave me free coffee and an extra cornbread too. Yay! God bless you dear! The ambience: the place is not fancy at all. So if you're looking for a 5-star dining experience, this is not the place for you. It is a bbq shack. It is a place where you eat with plastic utensils and plates. So, don't have high expectations. The only downside is they don't have alcohol in the premises -- no beer, no cider, no wine. Nothing. However, bear in mind that you are in the finger lakes! There are a gazillion places for that. So there you go. Enjoy the bbq, thank me later! read more

HOT FRESH DONUTS. Owners are so sweet and made sure my kids got to watch the donuts going through the fryer and conveyer. We went twice and both times the donuts barely made it out of the parking lot. So good. read more

The BBQ Shack - Plain, cinnamon sugar, and plain glaze - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

This place was surprisingly good. We love a good BBQ spot. We ordered 2 Whole Rack of Ribs, 4 Chickens, 1lb of Brisket. It was all good! We also had 3 sides; Beans, coleslaw, and the pasta salad (forgot to take a picture). They were also very good! We wanted the Mac & Cheese but they sold out. *(they do sell out of meats and sides so order early). We were a party of 7 and it more than fed all of us perfectly (but we should have ordered more sides they are served in small containers). Some members in our group are avid BBQ lovers and compared this spot to some of the good places in Texas. A must try if in Penn Yan! Will order again while in Penn Yan this summer. read more

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We got the sampler--ribs, chicken, pulled pork BBQ sliders, beef brisket sliders, salt potatoes, cornbread, and cole slaw. Everything was superb! read more

The BBQ Shack - This was 1/3 of the sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

Some of the best BBQ I've had. The burnt ends are fabulous. The folks who work there are courteous and friendly, too. It's an all around great spot! read more

All the smoked meats were good. I had a sampler with a bit of everything. The chicken was very good but different from BBQ chicken I'm used to. Perhaps it had a mustard based sauce? I'd order it again, but you might want to ask before ordering to make sure chicken is what you expect. For those who don't like BBQ, they have a few other items such as burgers. Try the salt potatoes. Smallish potatoes, cooked in salt water, then covered in butter. Very tasty. The only thing we didn't care for was the wing dip. It is chicken meat, cheese and buffalo sauce, served with tortilla chips. For us it seemed very much like cream cheese and hot sauce, Too hot and cream cheesy. I'm told it is popular, but we didn't care for it. If you come on the right days (Tuesday and Saturday?) they also fry donuts. read more

Stopped here for lunch during my vacation in October. Quick service with the most hospitable staff. Pulled pork was so flavorful and the Mac and cheese to die for! read more

The BBQ Shack - Pulled pork, coleslaw, Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

Visiting from out of state. This place was a wonderful lunchtime find. Super friendly owner, amazing ribs and pulled pork lunch combos, very reasonable prices. Don't coming expecting a fancy dining environment, remember it has "shack" in the name :) . If I had to suggest anyway to improve......personally I'd have liked a spicier/tangy option in the range of sauces. read more

So we looked up bbq in the area and this place popped up. As myself and work partners do alot of Smoking meats. We decided to stop and try it. To be honest, I wish we didn't. For starters, the place they cooked the ribs didn't look very sanitary. The inside was sub-par clean at best. As for the food, not that good. Hardly any flavor, except for the ribs ...they smelled and tasted bad.( hope I don't get sick) The corn bread was very good I gotta say. I have a very hight standard for bbq, because I know the quality I cook and expect the same at brick and morter restaurants. Good luck with your endeavors.... read more

Just a small place, but serving really good BBQ. I try BBQ everywhere I go, and this is the best brisket I've had in western NY. (Haven't tried BBQ east of Albany!) I like it better than Dinosaur, and many other of the local Rochester BBQs. Juicy, smoky, tasty. Amazing buns! I had mine on sliders. Also had the mac salad which was also good. The only drawback is, they don't serve fries! Other than that, a great , out-of-the-way place for BBQ! read more

Very friendly owners! Donuts are made on the spot to your liking. Only had the donuts because we were there in the am. Will be back to try lunch! read more

The BBQ Shack - Yummmy to the last bite! - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

Wife and I rode in on our motorcycles. We usually try out a BBQ place each time we ride. The smell outside was awesome! We each had the ribs. They were good. Fell off the bone juicy. The only thing that I would say could make them better would be a variety of sauces. Overall I would rate at 3.5 stars. read more

I couldn't decide between all of the meats, so got the sampler. It was a good option to taste a little bit of everything: chicken, ribs, pulled pork slider, brisket slider, corn bread plus sides. It was more than enough food for one. The sides I got were meh (baked beans and pasta salad although I'd asked for potato salad), and wish I could have tried the mac and cheese but it wasn't available on the day I was there. The meats were tender, smoky, and delicious. Cornbread was also excellent, moist and not too sweet. There are 2- 3 tables/chairs inside and outside, but it really is best for takeout. I am still thinking about how good that chicken was in particular. read more

Great lil spot! Doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a perfect lunch stop if you're staying on the lake. BBQ was really good, didn't even have time to snap a pic. Donuts made fresh to order. The kids loved everything even the picky eaters. They only do mac and cheese on certain days though. Just means I'll be back next year! read more

The BBQ Shack - Warm doughy batter with whatever toppings your little heart desires!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

I've only been here for the donuts, but each time has been great! Their cake donuts are made to order in a small conveyor frying machine. Once out of the fryer, you can select any toppings you like. They usually have a couple of glaze options, chocolates, cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, M&Ms, and so much more. My personal favorite is the lemon glaze, which goes perfectly on the hot fry cakes. It almost reminds me of lemon pound cake. The staff is friendly and patient when you're deciding which topping you'd like. If you're looking to get a few, they can make an "assortment" so you can postpone the most difficult decision of the day for later. A few tips: - The location is easy to miss, so I use the Express Lube as a visual reference point. There are two entrances to the building. Use the side entrance closest to the oil place for donuts and BBQ. - They close up the donut station around 3:00 PM so the earlier you can make it in, the better. Whether you go in for one or a dozen, these donuts are always a crowd pleaser! read more

The best place for both donuts & BBQ in the area. The family that runs the restaurant are SO kind and friendly. Their donuts are made to order and absolutely heavenly. Highly recommend stopping by for a fresh dozen in the morning. read more

I have traveled quite a bit for work and it seems like so many bbq points have their highs and lows when it comes to the meat. That's definitely not the case, we got a sampler platter and garbage plate that was amazing. Everything was fresh, juicy and delicious. The owners were very welcoming and you could tell they put a ton of love into what they do. We can wait until we are back in the area! read more

Placed a big takeout order for the extended family and EVERY meal was five stars. Chicken, pulled pork, ribs, sides, sauce, etc....everything was absolutely great. BBQ Shack is a huge win. Best meal we had during this vacation week. read more

After driving past Andy's BBQ on several occasions I finally made the stop (needing a break from all the home cooking). It did not disappoint. My wife and I got The Sampler and several donuts. We didn't plan to eat that much (as it was a bit early for dinner) but we ate everything ordered in record time (including the delicious, incredibly warm donuts). Big shout out for the ribs and bbq chicken as well, which were appropriately smoky and tender. Will definitely be going back. read more

As a business traveler, I am always looking for local restaurants to try out. What a find! I highly recommend this place. The sampler was delish! The pork fell off the ribs. Excellent. I just wish I had more than one night in town. read more

Bbq very good for the area. Donuts are a beautiful thing. Freshly made while you wait for your food . Good people. Definitely check this place out read more

Pros: - pulled pork was on point - generous quantity of meat - price is right ($8.50 for pulled pork and two sides Cons: - They were out of multiple items (ribs, cornbread) - Mac salad didn't have much flavor and tons of mayo. It was more like a mayo salad with a few elbow macaronis. - Bathroom was in a real estate office that looked like it had been long forgotten. Paper towels overflowed from the trash can. I doubt I will return. read more

The bbq is fantastic. Tiny place. Nice people. Great bbq! We will be back again! The pulled pork and brisket were awesome. Treat yourself! read more

Andy's BBQ does donuts!!! And they're really good. I've gone twice and was thrilled both times! read more

The BBQ Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Penn Yan, New York

We enjoyed wonderful warm donuts while on vacation. It was awesome to see the donuts being made. A true delight

Tried Andy's for lunch and probably won't return unless I'm starving. I tried the BBQ chicken which reminded me of any BBQ chicken you would get at a church picnic minus the flavor. Chicken was cooked, but it was extremely greasy. Potatoes lacked flavor of any kid, and Andy's uses Bush's beans which are nothing special. Wait till the Churches and fire departments do their BBQ's before going to Andy's. read more

I just this review on a search engine review board, but I know for food it is also helpful to leave one on Yelp as well. They were an amazing caterer. This is a review for both catering and the normal restaurant as I have experience with them in both. In both cases the summary is that their food and service are amazing and I would recommend them for anything from a bite to eat on a road trip to catering a wedding. I will start with the food. I am not a New York or Finger Lakes native, I married into the area. My only experiences with NY BBQ were the famous Cornell chicken recipe, but I did have experience with other BBQ. I grew up a very short trip away from Kansas City. Home to one of the best BBQ cultures in the country, and BBQ Shack would comfortably survive and thrive in that market. They are not only the best BBQ I have tried in New York, they stand toe to toe against some of the best BBQ restaurants in the country in my opinion. The chicken is unlike any I have tried, much greater depth of flavor profile than I have found with most BBQ chicken, almost like a Carolina Vinegar based sauce and Cornell recipe were intertwined into amazingness. The pulled pork is very well seasoned and cooked, and a very good amount of smoke flavor and juiciness. The brisket can range from a pretty good brisket to the best brisket you have ever tried in your life, and the sandwich pairing with the pulled pork is heavenly. The sides we loved the most in descending order were chicken wing dip, mac & cheese, salt potatoes, baked beans, and coleslaw. All of the sides were good, those were just the ones that stuck out most to us, with the chicken wing dip being something we crave on a weekly basis as we do not live in the area. The service, while this is not as important to me as the food, they still delivered in every aspect for us. If you are dining in it is a wonderful atmosphere where they start preparing a person's order before they walk in the door. This is what a smaller town restaurant should feel like, and it does. If you are catering you are done looking, you will not find something with better value and taste than them in the area. I recommend going in and getting at least one sampler platter and another meal to be able to try all the sides they have to offer, then make your selection based on personal preference, but there will be hard choices. They will communicate with you throughout the way, and are very good at anticipating your needs. read more

Friendly staff; good food! Generous portions-- glad we stopped! Environment inside is easygoing and clean.

We stopped here for a late lunch today and we're so glad we did. Very good BBQ (and a great donut for dessert!). We ordered a pulled pork sandwich and fries with cheese and pulled pork on them. Both were delicious. The pulled pork is moist and pleasantly chewy, while the BBQ sauce is sweet with a little tang. Our cinnamon sugar donut for dessert was delicious. The owners were very pleasant and friendly. read more

Found this place by mistake today. I had the Chicken and my Wife had the Ribs...both were excellent!

Fantastic lunch! Loved the pulled pork sandwiches, beans, and cornbread. Very lean meat and the flavor was all there.