First off, the name of this can be a little confusing. There's also the original Little Dooey in Starkville. I'm unsure of how it's affiliated but they're not the same. This one does not have a bar, while Starkville does. Their menu itself is also different. All of that aside, this place is a HUGE bang for your buck. Service has always been pleasant. Their bbq sauce is very unique as it has a hint of cinnamon and/or baking spice. Their menu and sides, etc, are very unconventional in a similar way to Cook Out lets you get entrees as sides. Here, appetizers and what not can also be sides. I wouldn't call it life changing but it's definitely good for what it is! read more

I usually have to try restaurants twice before I give them such a low grade, however this place just was not for me.

Fast service and friendly vibes at this long-time community staple BBQ joint. The meat portion was on the smaller side, but it was delicious--and honestly, I appreciated that. It came at a fair price and left me satisfied without feeling overstuffed. The sides were the real standouts for me--the beans and slaw were excellent. My only minor gripe was the lack of a sweet sauce option. At my table, there was mild, hot, and vinegar sauce, but nothing on the sweeter side. I probably should've asked if they had one. Overall, though, it was a very pleasant experience, and I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. read more

The Little Dooey - Pulled Pork Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Mississippi

Today wasn't the first, and certainly won't be the last, visit to The Little Dooey. The pulled pork combo is a great choice for a cheap and easy lunch! The pork is so moist! My only complaint is that it's SO juicy that the buns get soggy. Would I go back? Yes. Would I live there if they let me sleep in the sauce pantry? Also yes. Highly recommend if you love food that smells like it was made with love, sweat, and possibly a little bit of divine intervention. Oh! One more thing! Somebody give Earnest a raise. read more

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visited here so long ago. loved the vintage feel and all i remember of the food is that the fried pickles were good. jan 5 2018 read more

The Little Dooey - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Mississippi

The food was not good, bbq had no flavor. I was asked if I wanted pints for my sides i said yes if the container was 2oz at best. When i called to place my order the girl actually huffed. I guess she was ready to go home. They couldn't even get the honey mustard right. We spent all of our fun money on this horrible food and service. read more

The service was great. The girls working were quick and really nice. The restaurant was super chilly, so we decided to eat outside. I had to drench the chicken in BBQ sauce because it was a little dried out. The corn seemed like it was boiled a little too long. The winner of the evening though was the chocolate pie with meringue on top. The pie was delicious! read more

The Little Dooey - Pulled Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Mississippi

I realized, I'm always rating spots across the country, but what about the spots in my own neighborhood?? Well, cheers to one of my faves! Today, is was a regular for me, the Steak Fajita Pita with fried okra on the side. It ain't never been bad. I will say I've eaten so many I've gotten sick! Their delicious. A fine southern twist on something that ain't souther, but it's cheesy, and juicy, and seasoned well. Of course the fried okra is good. As a side, my next best favorite is the large pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast topped with cole slaw. It's messy but scrumptious! The pulled chicken instead of pork is good, but ask for extra sauce! Their plates are tasty. Their fried catfish is pretty good as well. They are also in the top running for best sweet tea in town. Now, the call-in can be iffy. They may put you on hold for five mins, but hang in there. Also, double check your bags, as I've had a missing something or another from time to time. Their fried green tomatoes are overly salty. But their waffle fries make up for it. Lastly, they have the absolute best Cole slaw in central Mississippi. Tell me I'm lying. Sorry I ain't got no pics! It's gone! read more

You can't go wrong when choosing to eat at The Little Dooey! Wonderful bbq, baked beans, and of course the fried pickles makes it my restaurant of choice in both Columbus and Starkville! The service is excellent and fast, and the atmosphere is very hometown Columbus- fun and full of locals! read more

The Little Dooey - Fried pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Mississippi

I really love good barbecue and this place used to be popping. The food is still good but the condiments are so nasty. I really wish they would clean better and sanitize their containers. The crusty sauce and empty ketchup just drew the line for me. They could use some wood paper towel holders for the tables too. The paper towels just sit on the tables where people pick them up with their nasty hands. Yuck. The employees never greeted me as they were counting cash on the food counter. I really hope they washed their hands afterwards. Where's the owner? read more

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Excellent customer service! Delicious BBQ, Memphis style barbecue sauce, and many options for sides. Besides being known for their barbecue they have a nice sized menu with several other soul food type options. Everything I have ever had here is delicious! We prefer their barbecue here because they use a sweet barbecue sauce and some of the other local places use more of a North Carolina vinegar based sauce. They can also handle large to go orders, too! Small town atmosphere. read more

My name is Mary Hampton . I have been a lloyal customer of Little Deweys for about 20 years from Columbus to Starkville to 82 and today I ordered a plate of ribs One of them was really good and the other one was dry as if it had been under the light for too long, I called back to tell them and they said they would only give me a 10% discount all I was asking for another replacement rib whenever I came back so I told her that I did not want the 10% Discount, and I also said that I would not be back so the moral of the story is that they have lost a loyal customer , I was only asking them to do the right thing and not the norm read more

Honestly? Save your money and time and go over to the original Little Dooey in Starkville. They have decent food here yes. Most of the staff is high schoolers or super young. I always feel like I'm met with "uhhh..." when I order anything. The inside itself just makes you feel sticky. The tables are sticky, the condiments sticky. I feel like I need to bring baby wipes with me before i set down. Food is hit and miss but when it misses, oh it misses bad. I really don't recommend. read more

We picked up for a small gathering at our house. The pulled pork BBQ was good, as it usually is, and the BBQ sauce was thick and delicious! We also had potato salad and coleslaw and they were both really good. Everyone joining us was very complimentary of the food from The Little Dooey. read more

This will be one of stops on the way to MSU football games. Good soul food at a great price. They get in you and out in a timely manner. Plus GA fans were in there when we ate, so it does have a good reputation. read more

The 1/2 rack of ribs was awful, it was more like flank meat, not sure really what it was. It shouldn't have been on the menu. I recommend you go get your BBQ fix someplace else. read more

I love the fried catfish and the chicken salad most when I need a quick meal while in town!

This place is a gem. The food was so delicious and the service was fast. I am from Texas so naturally I am defensive over BBQ but this place surpassed my expectations. The food was fresh and flavorful. The housemade sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and spiced. I got pulled pork which was tender and flavorful, some fresh and sweet coleslaw, and mac and cheese with a great consistency and not too heavy. The Texas toast was like garlic bread but I would have to say it was a delicious change from the plain Texas toast I've gotten in Texas. The sweet tea wasn't TOO sweet which is a problem I often encounter in the south. All for a very good price. I'll miss this place! read more

The Little Dooey - Pulled pork, mac and cheese, coleslaw, Texas toast - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Mississippi

Walked into the restaurant at 7:35 and was ask if I was there to dine in or take out. I stated "dine in" and the lady taking oders stated they would be closing at 8:00 and gave me a look of inconvenience. I will not be back to this restaurant the food isn't that great and then to be treated like I was an inconvenience is not acceptable. read more

I always look for local bbq joints, especially in small cities like Columbus. This was on the main drag, not far from my hotel. The food was good, the service was speedy and the workers were friendly. I had a jumbo pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw on the side. Very tasty. They let you add the sauce (thank you!). I also had a slice of lemon icebox pie, which was superb. I'd definitely eat here again - after I try a couple of other bbq spots in the area read more

Great food and homestyle atmosphere! I measure a good southern restaurant based on its sweet tea and this place definitely hit the spot! I ordered the pulled pork plate with fried okra and coleslaw. The pulled pork was moist and delicious apart the way it should be and had great flavor. The sauce selection was great and very tasty. The coleslaw was sweet and great based on southern standards. The fried okra was fresh and crispy. My dad got the chicken and ribs plate with fried pickles and Mac and cheese. The ribs were so moist the meat was falling off the bone. The ribs and chicken both had a dry rub that had an amazing flavor. The fried pickles were outstanding. Overall this place is a hidden gem known only to the locals. Will definitely be back to this place when back in town! read more

I was talking to a friend and telling her that I really wanted some good catfish. She said that I just had to try The Little Dooey. The catfish is awesome. This place is a great!!! Oh and if you like fried green tomatoes ? you have to get an order here. I've eaten here at least 4 or 5 times since my friend's recommendation. I always have the fried catfish filets, fried green tomatoes, baked beans and hush puppies!!!! It's so good I'm afraid to try anything else!!! The staff is also great and so friendly. read more

Decided to come here again after work because I liked the pulled pork sandwich I got last week. Decided to try the shrimp poboy this time and it was equally delicious. Swapped the regular condiments and added mayo. The french bread was just the right texture and it had big juicy crisp fried shrimp. Great choice if you aren't in the mood for BBQ. read more

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So yummy!! Found Little Dooey down on Fellowship and I must say the food was so good and the workers were friendly and welcoming! Fried Fish and those baked beans were heavenly read more

This place used to be great. But, the current crew doesnt have a clue what they're doing! Yesterday, I sat in there waiting for 45 minutes for a to-go order. I should've just asked for my money back and left at the half hour mark... Everything was cold, except one pork sandwich. Broccoli bites, fried okra, waffle fries, onion straws, burger, and fried shrimp, were all VERY cold. That's not how you expedite an order... I have a lot of kitchen experience. And, its not difficult to ensure that everything on an order goes out hot, if you're putting forth effort. When I called to let them know that everything was cold, they wanted me to bring it all back to get a refund... I felt that was absurd, considering they had already wasted nearly an hour of my day. They lost a good manager, a while back. It seems that since then, their standards have continually dropped. read more

I love the one on south side so much better than in Columbus in town. The good is good the bbq is great.

The food was ok, the service non-existent. Kind of a divey ambience, not super clean. The fried pickle appetizer was good. We had catfish and shrimp. The catfish was a little over cooked but the shrimp was perfect. The potato salad was nice and creamy. The corn on the cob was terrible, greasy & spongy. I don't even know how you'd do that to corn. We would eat here again but wouldn't necessarily recommend it. read more

I had the pulled pork plate with beans and potato salad. Potato salad was made with mustard as it should be and was very good. Beans were good but they were served very hot which made them even better. The pulled pork was very moist and very good. I tried three different sauces. The vinegar sauce was in my opinion disgusting. The hot BBQ sauce was very hot, but it only tasted like it was supposed to be hot. It didn't taste like anything but spicy to me. The mild BBQ sauce was very good. Service was exceptional. The only mistake was I was given sweet tea instead of unsweet but the sweet was good so I drank it anyway. I highly recommend. Oh one more thing. The little building they have is adorable. It made me feel like I had reached a destination from the exterior. read more

My older cousin recommended my boyfriend and I eat here on our way to visit family in Mississippi. I expected much more from this place. My pulled pork was very fatty. The baked beans were full of meat and very little beans. My macaroni was decent and the Texas toast should have been regular white bread triple dipped in butter and then soaked in oil it was that greasy. We may have caught them at a bad time but I'm second guessing a second visit. read more

Sat on hold for half an hour with no one answering the phone. Finally drove to the store to place an order. Had to wait another half hour for food. It was lunch, but they were not that busy. Finally got the food and found that the person who took my order specified no sauces on all three plates without asking me. Had to stop the person who finally delivered the food to me in the lobby to get them to give me sauces. This was the worst experience I've had at any Lil Dooey establishment read more

great deal for the bbq sandwich and fries. plus the ranch is damn good

I got order to go. Chopped Pork 2 lbs. A bottle of Vinegar BBQ Sauce. I'm in a special place. I love this stuff together. Nice folks, meat very good, very little fatty stuff if any. I stop for something whenever I'm in Starkville or Columbus. read more

Best smoked chicken and their bbq sauce is the perfect compliment although not needed. I wish I had a Little Dooeys in Texas because I would eat here all the time read more

This was actually really good. Obviously, I've had better BBQ, but it was a great recommendation, so I'll pass it along. I've heard the Starkville location is better, but I try to avoid Starkvegas at all costs! read more

They do have a good vinegar sauce. When I am on a diet I go here to get a smoked chicken salad with no dressing and I put the vinegar sauce on it. I keep several bottles of the vinegar sauce on hand at home. The fried catfish is sometimes decent, but inconsistent. When the tail is curling up on your catfish fillet, it has been overcooked and is probably too thin a cut. BBQ is my favorite food. This is not good bbq. The pulled pork is dry. The ribs are mediocre, never very meaty. The ribs at Hank's are much better. The pulled pork is better from local roadside stands. I hear that the Starkville location is better. I will give it a try soon. read more

Ok so I have been here 3 times and have been equally impressed every time. Tonight I tried the catfish and shrimp plate with Potato Salad and a side of Okra. Perfection, the shrimp are freshly breaded and cooked just right. The okra was fresh and the seeds were like you just snapped it off the plant. Friendly staff and a really great relaxed setting, this place is what is referred to when people say we are losing the regional gems to corporate food chains. This place should live on forever. read more

The Little Dooey - Shrimp and Catfish platter with 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Mississippi

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One of the BEST BBQ I have every ate. Wife got the pull pork plate and I got the beef plate, OMG it was awesome. read more

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Worst BBQ ever Paid $13 for brisket and got what seemed like roast from a crock pot. Beans WAY undercooked and funny tasting. Will never come back. This place is nothing like the Starkville location. read more

I am from Alabama and took my mom there (Columbus, Ms.) for lunch when I was visiting. The fried green tomatoes are freshly made! My mother ate "Chicken on a Stick" and loved it. My daughter raved about the fried pickles. It was clean and the food was plenty. What struck me the most was the young lady taking the orders. She was polite and friendly to everyone who came in the door. Upon hearing that our community was impacted by April's tormadoes she wne to ther car and gave me a new car seat so I could find a family who needed it. No questions asked. Now, that is Southern hospitality....you won't find that anywhere else. read more

While visiting my brother at the Air Force base, we stopped into this place for a quick bite. This is exactly the kind of place I look for when I'm traveling. It had good food and a nice local flare to it. Don't waste your time with the chains, go to Little Dooey's. I'm a Northerner, so I can't really speak to the subtleties of Cajun spices, but we liked both the pulled pork platter and the fried catfish. The baked beans were excellent, as we were told before visiting. Waffle fries are a plus. We bought three bottles of the BBQ sauce to take home, so Little Dooey will again share its unique taste with us at a later date. read more