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    The Dream BBQ

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Half slab of ribs
    Laura M.

    I stopped by with CM at around 8:15pm last night to get take-out. I was originally planning to check out Showcase, since CM was headed into town and was planning to return by 7. However, CM was late getting into town due to construction, so I suggested that we check out the Dream instead, given that they are open later, and I had my mouth set for BBQ. At the time that we arrived, the woman working told us that the only items they had left were pork ribs, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and green beans. This sounded like enough to make a dinner out of for us, so we ordered a half rack with the two former items as sides, and the honey mustard BBQ sauce on the side ($16.08). We headed back to CM's place with the food and promptly tucked in. The ribs were large and meaty, but were a touch on the dry side, which was likely due to them having been sitting around awhile. Nevertheless, this problem was rectified by the honey mustard sauce, which was very flavorful and had a nice kick. Since they gave us a couple of extra pieces, we each had four bones. The baked beans were quite sweet, and complemented the ribs well in terms of flavor. However, the standout was the mac and cheese, which was super creamy and cheesy with tender noodles, with a great flavor that was likely lent to it by what appeared to be pork (vegetarians beware!). This is definitely one of the best mac and cheeses I've tried in PGH (score: 9/10), so if you're a mac and cheese lover, be sure to check it out! Overall, despite the time of our visit, CM and I were quite pleased with the quality and amount of food we received from the Dream, and the price was right. We were both quite full after our meal, to the point that CM nearly went into a food coma. As others have said, the place isn't much to look at (including the interior), and the neighborhood isn't the best, but if you're a serious BBQ or mac and cheese aficionado, don't be put off by that. (As a humorous aside, when we parked across the street to run in and get our food, a woman returning to one of the houses over there asked us if we were lost--a clear sign that we don't look like the locals.) I'll have to return sometime to try the candied yams that everyone talks about, which unfortunately were sold out at the time of our visit. 4.5 stars.

    Ribs, mac n cheese and yams
    Stacie C.

    Thank goodness for Yelp so I knew what to order here. I smartly went with the ribs dinner with sides of mac n cheese and yams. Everything was about as good as it could get. Please don't judge this place by its appearance or location. You'll know you're there when you see the big drums where they are cooking up the ribs and chicken. However, you may smell that distinctive smoke flavor in the air well before you make visual contact. When you go inside it's a simple lunch counter with a few tables. Inside it is very hot and smells like the inside of one of those drums. Everyone was friendly and patient with me as a first-timer. I admit, I had a Google Offer that was about to expire or I might never have heard of this place. My certificate was good for $12 and my meal was around $10. I wasn't worried about the difference but the young man behind the counter told me to grab a drink so I'd get my money's worth. I went with a can of Hawaiian Punch. Great customer service along side some legit BBQ. Can't beat it.

    Half slab of ribs
    Tony D.

    Decent bbq--you can tell they're legit from the two huge grills right outside. They have a lot of sides--the cabbage was pretty delicious, and we got the yams instead of greens because they were out of it. In terms of the ribs, we got a half slab, which was quite a lot of meat, and very good. A few portions were a bit dry, but they went well with the sauce that came with it. The people who work at the place were friendly, although the facilities could have used some updating. There were dead bugs near the windows and the tables didn't seem very clean. I suppose very few people eat their orders in the restaurant itself.

    Chicken dinner with yams an beans. Rib dinne with greens and Mac n cheese yummmm!!
    Britney C.

    you can smell it as soon as you open the car door. It hits you right in the face. I was in need of some good soul food/BBQ and this place didn't let me down. Although in a rougher area of town, their food really left me feeling satisfied like being at my auntie's house. i can't say I was thrilled with the condition of this place. Kinda run down, no seating for guest but for family only. They were kind, helped me pick out something interesting and allowed me to swap out pork ribs for the turkey. We ordered two chicken and rib dinner, they came with two sides as well. We choose 4 pork ribs, 2 turkey ribs and 4 pieces of chicken and for our sides we chose mac n cheese, baked beans, greens and yams. My favs were the turkey ribs especially with their honey mustard dressing, and all the sides were awesome! The pork ribs didn't have much mea ton the bone but they turkey ribs were amazingly most with plenty of meat and flavor. The wings were just ok but they tasted better with BBQ sauce. Sweet baby rays never lets you down! Hubby preferred the pork ribs and beans with mac n cheese. I think we will definitely be back here!

    mustard-based sauce was a hit

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    All round excellent BBQ. Drive by around breakfast time to grab the scent of smoke as they load the meats streetside.

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    Such amazing food right in my own neighborhood. I can't say enough good things. If they got turkey ribs, make sure you try them!

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    I do not often leave comments but this place is so delicious. I recommend it to anyone looking for good bbq in Pittsburgh.

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    BBQ is ok but nothing to write home about....that is when they're open. Want good BBQ? Keep going a few blocks down the road on Frankstown.

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    Bomb & cheap! One of my fave places in the city! The line can be annoyingly long but it's worth it!

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    Want some good ass bbq? Go here. It's good the mac n cheese is bomb, the greens are bomb. The people are cool people.

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