I genuinely don't know how this place has such good reviews. This was our first and only visit here. My husband ordered take out from in the store. 1. The ribs were smothered in their raspberry bbq sauce which is just not good. Shame because the ribs were tender and cooked well. 2. The brisket. Who taught this person carving tonight how to cut brisket??!?! As someone who lived in central Texas for almost 6 years, the way this meat was cut was offensive. We got a a pound of brisket and they were cut into GIANT chunks almost an inch thick. Brisket is supposed to be SLICED and it's not supposed to be covered in sauce either. Thankfully the classic sauce is actually good but it ruins the bark!! The bark lost its peppery bite being covered in sauce. The point of brisket is it doesn't need sauce if it's done right. The chunks were so thick it made it chewy. Maybe if sliced thinner it would've been better. 3. The potato salad tasted like it was made with dole whip cream it was terribly sweet. The Mac and cheese had no flavor to it at all, and the beans were alright. 4. The sausage was flavorful and juicy. We finished that. I feel so bad for the people of Utah that think this is good bbq. It is not. I don't expect Texas bbq outside of Texas but this was just sad and not worth the $80 we spent. And what's worse is we are still hungry because the ribs were inedible and the brisket was so chewy. And, please please please go over meat carving with whoever was cutting the brisket this evening (4/7). read more

The Smoking Apple - chunks of brisket instead of sliced - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

We were craving bbq so we decided to stop in. They were not busy at all on a Saturday at 4:30. We ordered the 2 meat platter one with brisket and Cajun sausage with mac and cheese and beans. The brisket was cut thick more of chunks. The Cajun sausage at first was not hot but as you continued to eat the bite came. It was good. The Mac and cheese was good also. The beans had good flavor. The other platter had chicken and pulled pork with mashed potato and corn. The mashed potato and corn were good. The pulled pork had great flavor and hit the spot with the table bbq sauce. I did try the heat and sweet with the pulled pork that was good. The chicken was different it had a little of gravy on it which was different. It tasted good. The ambience was welcoming and the music was nice. The service was nice and quick. The restaurant itself needs a little updating as there are peeling spots in the paint on the walls and ceiling. Overall, good tasting food. read more

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The smoking apple has really good food I had slaw dog, really good!!!! The smoking apple would be a place I would go to again read more

The Smoking Apple - This is the slaw dog, smoked sausage with coleslaw on top with hot bbq sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

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Amazing BBQ spot. They have very unique comfort food options that give it a small town family owned feel. My wife loves that they have chocolate cake as a side, and I can't get enough of their sandwiches. Sauce options are so good. read more

So much flavor! Everything was delicious. Definitely coming back. Lots of sauce options too. read more

The Smoking Apple - Pig and stuff sandwich, smashed taters, cornbread - so yummy! Everything has so much flavor! - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

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This is a cute little place with very nice employees but it was actually the worst quality barbecue food I've ever had in my life. The brisket was likely reheated and came with some barbecue sauce drizzled over it which was my first warning sign. The baby back ribs were tiny and also did not have much flavor and were likely reheated. I got the mixed veggies as a side and they were likely from a frozen bag and also had no seasoning or flavor. The one plus is they had Henry Weinhard's bottled root beer which was really good. I'm not sure if this place used to be good and just went downhill over the years or what? It was my first time here and unfortunately I don't think I will come back. read more

Service was great. Pulled pork was delish! I enjoyed the sweet potato fries but my mom did not like them. They have a sugary seasoning that some may or may not like. Maybe sample them before ordering them. Unfortunately, the corn bread was not good. I'm wondering if maybe the recipe was not followed correctly. It needed honey or sugar. Overall, the meat was good. Sides were okay. read more

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This place had so much potential. First off, the lady taking the order was brand new, which I normally don't mind at all, you're learning the ropes, but she messed up a major portion of the order, when she brought the food out and told her it was incorrect, she said "I don't know what to do about that." And walked away. We tried to fix it with someone else, they claimed we ordered something else even though I pointed at the exact thing I wanted, nothing. The price for the food was outrageous. Small portions for an absurd price, and not even great BBQ. Tough, not really flavorful at all. We will not be back, the people serving us need to to better in general or else the business will fail. read more

The BBQ tasted like it had just been reheated, and the cornbread was way too dry. Overall, not impressed and definitely expected better quality. Smells like cleaning supplies inside and there were way too many flies for my comfort. The server who took our order was very nice tho. read more

This place was incredible. Did the brisket Sammie with coleslaw on top, fries, and cornbread. Could eat it again for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff was super friendly. The restaurant was order at the counter, sit and enjoy. Decorated cute for the holidays and quiet on a week night. Hopefully I'll be back on another trip soon! read more

I've had sweet potato fries all over the South where I'm from, as well as Texas and Southern California. These are the best! Just as good today as they were when we stumbled on this place 15 years ago. read more

Great food and service, they are always consistent and very friendly. The meat, sides and sauce hit the spot.

It was very overpriced and not worth a second trip. However I didn't dine in. I let my ex boyfriend order and I picked it up and real wished he would have taken me out on a date instead read more

The brisket was a it drier than I would have liked, if you want brisket go earlier in the day it is much better. The sausage is probably the best I've had from a BBQ place. The pulled pork and sausage combo just doesn't miss. read more

The Smoking Apple - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

There are plenty of great BBQ joints in Utah County that are worth a visit, but as far as I've tried, The Smoking Apple takes the cake. The menu has plenty of options without being overly complicated and all their meat options are on par with any other BBQ restaurant you'll find in the area. What really blew me away were the sides. I was not banking on my house salad and cornbread but they were stellar and my entire group agreed the sides were better here than at any of the other competitors that we had tried. While their dining room isn't huge, they make up for it by having excellent interior design and quick service to keep the lining moving. The food was called out and ready within ten minutes, making The Smoking Apple an excellent fast, casual option for a work lunch. The cozy design makes it a fun option for a dinner date, however, the prices may not fit the budget of the average college student and this would be better for a family price or a couple looking for solid BBQ. To be clear, the prices are fair and totally worth it, but the average BBQ price is still going to be a little over most other dining options. read more

I've lived in Utah for about 5 years now and have eaten here a few times over the years. The flavor and quality has improved tremendously. The brisket 10/10. Sausage 10/10. Corn bread 10/10. Macaroni 8/10 and fries extra crispy 10/10. I've had bbq up and down southern California and PNW and whoever cooked up my to go order on sept 8th around 3 pm made this one of the best meals I've had. Definitely the best I've had in Utah. Delicious!! read more

I have been meaning to try this place for a long time, so with a craving for some bbq, we ordered DoorDash. From the time our order was accepted to the time it was out for delivery was surprisingly fast! The food was still pretty warm when it arrived so we didn't have to reheat anything. The portions were large and I loved how they separated everything. They put my sweet potato and regular fries in labeled paper bags that they stapled closed. The fries were so crispy and delicious! Just pretty excited about the overall presentation too for being take out. Everything was so delicious. I had the Rodeo Sampler with the yummy chicken, pulled pork, ribs, and brisket with a side of fries and mac and cheese. The only thing I didn't love in the box was my pulled pork was a little dry, but I also didn't use any extra bbq sauce on it. The Pig & Stuff was also delicious and flavorful. My husband loved the cornbread and raved that it was incredible. In my opinion it was very cakey and crumbly. We were provided plenty of bbq and fry sauce (not basic fry sauce, but it was delicious). Overall, everything was awesome and I'm very happy the way everything came to us to make sure the food was fresh. We will definitely be going back! read more

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This is a pretty solid barbecue spot! I ordered through doordash, and picked the brisket plate with bbq beans, sweet potato fries, and cornbread. The brisket portion was a bit smaller than I expected, but it was pretty flavorful! The spicy bbq sauce they gave on the side was amazing with it, though. The bbq beans were good but a tad bit salty. Sweet potato fries were great and super unique! The sweet cinnamon coating and fry sauce took them over the top. Cornbread is one of my favorites as well, and this one did not disappoint. Overall, a very good bbq place, and I would definitely try it again (but probably go in store this time!) read more

The Smoking Apple - Brisket, cornbread, and bbq beans - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

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This BBQ was really good. Lindon is a bit out of the way for us but some friends picked it. The ambiance was not that great but the food made up for it. Next time I'd probably order it to go. read more

I didn't expect it to be a small building. When I walked inside from the cold winter, it was cozy and warm. Just like a hug! There were a group of people inside, but you can still social distance. However, as I said, it's a small building, so try your best to enforce social distancing. there were some corners in the place, so I wasn't too worried about separating from other people I was given a paper menu, which is a good thing since it can be recyclable and I don't have to touch menus without feeling paranoid. I ordered the two meat plate and picked pulled pork and Hickory Smoked Hot Cajun Sausage. I picked corn and mashed potatoes as my sides, and I chose the dinner roll as my bread. I wish I chose the cornbread instead, but the roll and pulled pork were a good combo! I love how the barbeque sauce is separated instead of it being poured around. Also, the sausage is delicious! The meal made me so full, but it's a good leftover for dinner. Right we were ready to leave, a group of people came in, but chose to sit by us out of all the places! Good thing we were done with our food. I heard you can order Doordash or pick up, so I suggest doing it. Just make sure to bring a well-insulated lunch bag for your food! 10/10 eating in this restaurant. I really enjoyed the food and the warm atmosphere. read more

The Smoking Apple - Two Meat Plate: Pulled Pork and Smoked Cajun Sausage with Smashed Taters and Sweet Butter Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Wow. If you've ever even mildly enjoyed French fries, or thought about liking smoked meats, you will absolutely fall in love with the loaded fries. Smothered with the most delicious sauces, the loaded fries will blow your mind with the sweeter-than-spicy jalapeños and unbelievable meats topping the fried potato perfection. The sweet pork is my favorite, so tender and flavorful and the proportion of sauces, fries, and toppings absolutely perfect. read more

The Smoking Apple - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Great food and quick service! We were impressed by the quality of everything we tried, especially the Partner sandwich and the bread pudding. I loved that they had a little fridge of sauces that you could take and use at the table. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Smoking Apple - Mac- N -cheese, the partner sandwich, bread pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

This place is probably the best bbq joint in SLC. If you're wanting an awesome variety of meat and side options then this is your spot. We ordered the two meat plate with Yummy chicken, brisket, smoked baked beans, Cole slaw, and sweet cornbread. It was so good! Blew every other bbq place I've had in Utah out of the water. On another occasion here I got to try their chocolate cake and it was delicious as well. read more

The Smoking Apple - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

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Fast service to-go. Everything was well warmed, made it back to the hotel easily. Fav mix of sauces was house sauce, spicy and raspberry. The spicy and raspberry have a nice smoky finish. The Carolina gold is also delicious and vinegar forward. A lot of food for the price. I upgraded the two meat plate to both brisket and ribs. The ribs have an excellent rub and the brisket was moist and tender. Ty to the review that advised to leave the sauce on the side. It helps me to taste the smoke and meat first, and then sauce at will. Best BBQ I've had in Utah. Seasonal veggies were alright, I did enjoy the cornbread and seasoned fries. I lot of thought going into the sauces and dishes. read more

The Smoking Apple - Two meat plate with ribs and brisket, seasonal veggies and seasoned fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Service was excellent. The ladies working behind the counter was friendly and helpful when it comes to making a decision. There's a big variety of side dishes. I had the rib plate with Mac n cheese and veggies. Their ribs were a bit cold and too saucy. I'd rather have done my own sauce because they had many choices of sauce but now I know for next time to ask for no sauce. Their Mac n cheese was hot and creamy. Their veggies were freshly steamed and came plain so I added a big pat of butter they had on hand. Next time I'll order the veggies w/ butter corn on top so not only will I have corn added to the mix but already melted butter. Ambience was good enough for a bbq place. I would recommend and I'm a picky critic. read more

Food is good! You get big portions for the price. Corn bread, brisket, Cole slaw and baked beans are my family's favorites! The service is fast and very polite! It's a casual, relaxing place to eat when you are hungry. read more

One of the better BBQ places in Utah County. I choose this place over R&R, Wallaby's and 5 Star. Ribs are fine, brisket nachos were fine, sweet potato fries and mac and cheese were fine too. The meal was fine, the service was excellent. It's not the best place, but its not going to disappoint you. read more

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Not my type of smoke. Staff was very nice. Cornbread was very dry and had a seasoning on it that was very distinct and I didn't like it.

Environment: 4/10 We are pretty sure the Smoking Apple hasn't been updated in a while. It is a quant little shop that has been around for years. You go up to the counter and order and they serve you the food on plastic plates and a red cafeteria tray. It isn't a modern design, but if you like a place that stays constant, and reminds you of simpler times you won't be bothered by the environment at all! Customer Service: 8/10 What is amazing about The Smoking Apple is that they allow samples. They gave us the opportunity to sample the different meats before we committed to a decision. As a person who struggles to make decisions, this is a lifesaver. Menu: 7.5/10 This is an overwhelming menu, but because they allow for samples we bumped up our score! The workers are helpful in making a decision. They brisket, chicken, ribs etc, to choose from in addition to classic southern side dishes. Price: 8/10 You actually get a lot of food for what you pay for. With a plate full of meat, a side dish and roll our plates averaged to be about $12, which is awesome. Taste: 7/10 This category there were quite a few pros and cons. Our ribs weren't as tender as they should be, and we found all of our side dishes were extremely sweet. For some, sweet potatoes with brown sugar, and slightly sweetened mashed potatoes might be very appealing. We prefer a classic take. We do think they have a great BBQ sauce! Overall: 7/10 We aren't extremely eager to go back, but for some this is a local classic that reminds them of a home cooked meal! read more

The Smoking Apple - Ribs and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Supporting local tonight. Smoking Apple has drive thru open, curbside call in and pickup or door dash. I called to order curbside and picked up quickly in 15 minutes. They have markings in the parking lot to direct you to drive thru or curbside parking with sign to text your name and stall number. The food was really good. I'm not big on bbq, but the pork and brisket was super tender and tasty. My family plowed through everything. One of my kids went back for seconds without hesitating. They give you plenty of bbq sauce, raspberry bbq sauce and fry sauce, which is one of the best we've had. Hands down better than many other bbq restaurants. Support local! read more

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I've passed by this place countless times before without going in so finally my husband and I decided to try it out. We were absolutely delighted by the selections! I got the Dixie Chik-N and it was absolutely delicious to the taste. The meat and sauces blended very well and the toppings really complimented the sandwich overall. I would definitely come here again! The meat is amazing so they are definitely doing their job as a bbq restaurant! read more

The Smoking Apple - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Very good bbq but the portions for the price just don't work. If they'll increase the portions,it's a home run. The only other thing they can do is lower their prices. Consumers love really good food, and they have that, but it's just a tad too expensive for what you see in the portions sizes. I was around $20 for lunch but I was hungry when I left. The cornbread looked great but it should just come with the meal and not be an extra couple of bucks. I had the brisket with slaw and mashed taters and I wiped the tray clean with no crumbs to spare. read more

Super expensive. The food is good but $15 for a pint, which looked like the equivalent of two medium potatoes, is insane. I won't be back.

Oh si, encantado con el Brisket y las salsa que ofrecen. Muy buena atención al llegar.

If you want imitation brisket, flies and no AC, this is your place. I literally was eating roast when I ordered brisket. There are so many other choices for Brisket and better BBQ. There are no places for larger groups than 4. We swatted flies the whole time. Its July and the AC is non existent. The ribs were dry and covered in bbq to hide it. It was even more disappointing knowing I paid to upgrade both meats. The sides were pretty good. Except the mash potatoes were cold. We also ordered and people behind us got our food before us. read more

The Smoking Apple - Ordered brisket and either got pathetic dried out over cooked brisket or a roast. - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Good food and prices. It's not particularly nice or clean inside, so I prefer getting food to go. Don't sleep on the chocolate cake. Steer clear of the nacho cheese. read more

Very good BBQ. Gets busy and not a lot of seating. Love their cornbread. Cute and clean. read more

Nice little place. Small and cozy. Friendly people and good service. Got the chicken plate - nicely seasoned.

Good pulled pork barbecue, but not as good as in the Carolinas. After having spent 20 years in North Carolina, I was excited and pleasantly surprised to find a place offering pulled pork nearby. After a few times here, I can honestly say it's the best I've had in Utah, but I still miss southern barbecue. In the Carolinas, barbecue means slow-roasted pork and nothing else. I'm not sure I can really explain the jonesing that comes from a barbecue habit. I think it's a little like a sushi addiction. When you want some, nothing else will fit the bill. Good pulled pork barbecue is slow roasted. It takes all day to prepare it for dinner, and if you want it for lunch, somebody better have gotten up early. It is hand pulled apart, not cut or chopped, and topped with a vinegar-, tomato-, or mustard- based sauce. Traditionally barbecue is served with slaw (coleslaw) and beans or cornbread. Here the barbecue is cut into chunks with a little too much fat for my liking. But its still very good. My wife likes the crispy parts mixed in with the rest. The slaw is good, but the cornbread is a little sweet, tasting almost like corn cake. However, until I find better, I'll be coming back regularly to get my fix! read more

The Smoking Apple - Pulled pork, yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Lindon, Utah

Really good BBQ. Great sides and authentic flavors. If you are looking for a place for lunch or dinner, this is a great option for a hearty meal. read more