We had an amazing experience at Tin Top BBQ! The food was outstanding, and the hospitality made it even better. The owner went above and beyond by letting us sample a little bit of everything, which was a great touch. The pig wings were absolutely incredible, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The coleslaw was some of the best we've ever had, fresh, crisp, and the perfect complement to the barbecue. If you're looking for great BBQ and genuine hospitality, Tin Top BBQ is definitely worth the visit. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

We stopped not knowing what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. It's a little hole the wall spot with killer food.Wow it was good. The BBQ sandwich beans huge and priced affordable for these days. Ther service is great and going back very soon! read more

The barbecue ribs are outstanding. Also have eaten a lot of pork sandwiches at this location.

Food and service great barbeque Pork. Onion rings. Great location. Like the outdoor ordering window. read more

As always food was great, service was quick and employees were very nice. Again I recommend this place and another 10/10. Called in my order on lunch break (30 mins) and by the time I got there 9 mins away food was ready. Thanks Tin Top read more

I recently saw an opinion online claiming Tin Top BBQ in Calera has the state's best ribs. I tried them today. Wow, they were right. Their ribs are GREAT. Both their white sauce and their red BBQ sauce are very good. I highly recommend you try them. Tin Top Calera will be our go to rib joint from now on. Their ribs are better than Dreamland and their sauces are way better. read more

Heard they had a good burger so I was close and told my co worker I would get us one. One, the burger was huge and the meat had a good smoke flavor. But when they put all the condiments on the burger it turned into a sloppy soggy mess. The only way to it it was to throw the bottom part of the bun off and wrap the burger in the wrapper it came with to hold it. It seems that the burger had been sitting for a while before I order. They definitely need to get a Bunn that will hold up ! read more

Tin Top - Soggy burger. - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

The real deal! This was about 3 miles off the freeway/off the beaten path. When we pulled up I thought, this is the real deal. We each had a pork sandwich & bf got pork wings which were a treat. read more

Tin Top has been on my list of BBQ joints to try in Alabama for a while. I finally had a chance while traveling from Dothan up to Huntsville for a good midway lunch spot. Well, no surprise here with the name as this looks like a shack with a, you guessed it, a Tin Top roof. The place is not very big at all. As I pulled up, you can see the smoker in the back with the wood stacked in the back. (It's hickory wood.) What's even better is you can smell it before you even get out of the car. When you enter, you order at the counter and can see a pit with the BBQ being kept hot and fresh. There is no combo plate on the menu but the nice ladies accommodated me by giving me 2 ribs tk fo along with my pork plate. You would be surprised at how often I get a no for my request when there is not a combo option. My pork plate with 3 sides, 2 ribs, and a sweet tea came up about $19. The pork and ribs were phenomenal! They were juicy and easy to chew. The pork definitely had a nice, smoky hickory taste to them. There is one sweet and tangy sauce that mixes well with the meat. This would be a 5 star review based on the meat alone. The sides though, were just ok. The beans were the best as they had the hickory smoke flavor like the pork. The potato salad is a mustard base but I like my potato salad and little more smooth. The mac and cheese was ok. The slaw had a little mayo to it with some dill and vinegar and heavy on the black pepper. Sweet tea was brewed fresh and refreshingly sweet! Tin Top gets what you need to get right at a BBQ joint - phenomenal meat. Most of the sides didn't click with me so I would rate it a 4.5. I would eat here again in a heartbeat. read more

Tin Top - Pork with mac and cheese, slaw, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Mediocre food at best. Served in all to go plates and plastic silverware. The portions are good but no flavor on the smoked ribs! read more

Tin Top had friendly service and the food was delicious. Giant portions for the price, we will definitely be back the next time we're on our way through. I had the pork tacos (1/2 order) and it was enough to feed two people. My husband had the rib plate, it was an enormous helping and fall off the bone good! read more

The food was very yummy. Cute little place. Staff friendly. Glad my daughter found the place. Was too hungry to take photos.

Large portions, good prices, great BBQ= a happy camper. Nice off the beaten path on our cross country trip. I'd go out of my way to come back read more

Wow! Tucked away from everything in the middle of now where -- best BBQ we have had in a long time! The ribs were Huge, moist and meaty and well done! My Pig Wings were Amazing and slid off the bone in a mouthful of yum! Their sauce is really good, sweet and tangy. Mac & Cheese was creamy with a bit of spice, the baked beans were so delicious and smoky! Although this spot is off Interstate 65, it is well worth your time! NOTE: Google took us to the wrong spot: Tin Top is at tHe intersection of CR 31 and CR 33. read more

Tin Top - Pig wings, baked beans, BBQ sauce and Mac & Cheese!! Yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

I was in Calera Alabama on a business trip and was looking for something to eat. I almost fell out of my chair when I started eating my pork sandwich and green beans! This food was fantastic and I will be certain to return next time I'm in this part of the country. read more

My wife and I went there for lunch today. IT. WAS. GREAT! We got the pork wrap and were not disappointed. We so enjoy this place. A+

I was originally going to get Vietnamese food in Downtown Birmingham, but changed my mind when I thought about parking. Tin Top was on the way back to Montgomery, and it looked intriguing... Location: The restaurant is in the middle of nowhere! I almost passed it because it just looked like a house while going 55 mph and jamming to my music. Lol...Ample parking and you can literally park anywhere! Atmosphere: I didn't go into the sitting area (I forgot to take a look), but the area in the front is really cool because while you're paying you can see the cook making your meat in this huge man-made oven. It was awesome! It's really relaxing and the staff there are really helpful when it comes to choosing food. Food: OH BOY! Based off of how this food tastes I don't know why there aren't more reviews. I got the rib dinner with three sides (mac & cheese, collard greens, and baked beans). I also got a pig wing and banana pudding. The pig wing literally had meat falling off of the bone and juices running down my hand. I couldn't believe that that meat was that tender!! The ribs were suuuuper good. They tasted smoked. The mac & cheese was very good - very cheesy! The collard greens were meh, and the baked beans were scrumptious. The banana pudding was deeelish! I saw a lot of reviews about it and knew that I had to try it. It definitely meets the hype! Customer service: The people there are so sweet! I should've gotten their names. One was a young, sweet girl with glasses. She was the cashier. Another was the cook - a gentleman with really light eyes (I definitely remember that) and super sweet! The last woman I encountered was this sassy brunette with a spunky style about her. They all made the experience really great on top of the fact that the smell of that place was phenomenal! Will I be back? Yup! Would I recommend? I already have and it's only been a couple of hours since I left. read more

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Friendly. Small town feel. No waiting. Fresh BBQ pulled right off the pit and put on your plate! Yummy! read more

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Best barbecue around!! Great sides as well. Small, not really any area to eat so grab it to go. Very worth the drive!

The food was really good, especially the pork nachos. Big, tasty portions. Friendly staff and fast service. I highly recommend any amount of time it takes you to visit this place. read more

We always love coming here! Great customer service and yummy food! We tried the burger last time and it was amazing! Huge patty and just a good burger overall! Definitely recommend:) read more

Tin Top - Hamburger - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Wonderful bbq every time. Ribs, pulled pork, nachos all done perfectly. Prices are amazing. Family meals great too. Great staff always on top everything. read more

Tin Top - Rib Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

The food is Awesome! Large servings. Everything is hot, except the fries sometimes. Large menu! Try the baked beans. A little more of sugar or relish in potato salad, and coleslaw. Try the brisket. Definitely a place to go. The Crew are very nice and helpful. read more

Excellent nachos and bbq chicken very quick customer service. Will definitely be back

Outstanding. I had to feed a group of 18. Each one of them mentioned how good it was.... Pork plate and Banana pudding. read more

Tin Top - Pork plate mac-n-cheese. Baked beans. Potato salad. Banana pudding....outstanding. - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Great bbq, friendly staff. I can recommend the ribs (meat falls off the bone) and the pig wings. They have a very tasty bbq sauce which makes the meal as well. Sides are the usual. There is no fried food, which has its benefits. I would recommend this place to anyone craving some good bbq. read more

This place was a bit of a drive to get to, but it was absolutely worth it. It's on the outskirts of Calera on a little country road. There aren't any restaurants or shops next to it. It's just a little building right off of 31. The outside does not look impressive at all, but that's okay. The food makes up for it. The staff was super friendly. They pointed out the specials on the wall. I went with a bbq pork sandwich, side of potato salad and a drink, a bargain for only $8.50. The sandwich was piled high. My husband and I also tried a pork wing. It was magical. We were debating taking some home for later, but we were so stuffed we couldn't even fathom another meal that day. Amazing quality food at a steal. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

Tin Top - The bbq sandwiches are HUGE! - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

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Probably will be listed as my least favorite BBQ place. Food was below average. Even the sides were not great.

The best BBQ you can ever put in your mouth. The meat just falls off the bone. Ever time I come home I have to stop by and get me a rib plate and banana pudding. Watch it that stuff goes quick. Very friendly. read more

The place is very authentic for a BBQ joint. The food is fairly decent for the price.

Hubbie stopped here on the way home . I'm not really impressed .The mac n cheese was pretty much canned, the meat was just ok , the sauce was ok. He said the beans were good . All sides were starch that he got ugh . That's never good to a diabetic . Honestly there are better places to eat barbeque with more choices with nonstarchy veggies. I could care less if We eat here again. read more

Service was great, food was great, and banana pudding was delicious! Had it ready when we got there for take out

i'm about to order a family meal. Last week I tried the barbecue, all of the sides and the banana pudding. I am in love. There are four barbecue places closer than this to my house. everything is truly homemade, and the sauce is the perfect blend of flavors. Not too sweet, not too spicy.. read more

The first time I walked in they treated me like they knew me. There nachos were amazing with the melted cheese 10/10 would recommend

This is my go to place for pork ribs and fall off the bone tender. Hickory smoke is prefect and not too much. Pork sandwiches and pig wings are awesome as well. Heading your way soon love this place. read more

Love how quick everything is and the BBQ is always delicious!!! Wish they had all the sides their other store has but very thankful for this location which is more convenient. read more

We have been getting awesome bbq for many years now at Tin Top. Tin Top's staff are wonderful too. kjj

We were on our way to Florida and were looking for something good to eat that wasn't fast food. We drove by and turned around to go back because it looked so good!! Boy are we happy we did! Seriously in our top two bbq joints we've ever been! We got the pulled pork sandwich, pulled chicken sandwich and the pig ears! All the meat was juicy and the bbq sauce was amazing! The Mac and cheese and baked beans were also delicious!! We are on our way back from Florida now and are making sure we stop here again! read more

To date this some of the best BBQ I've had in Alabama. The pork Rib dinner, with three sides, was $16.07. I want to. Say that it came with 6-8 Fred Flintstone Ribs, all meaty! The hickory smoke was just right, not overpowering. The ribs were moist and the sauce matched perfectly with the meat, with a little kick. Wonderful service and I couldn't finish there was so much meat. The ribs were firm but yet came off the bone with a gentle tug! The owner Mr Chris was busy fixing customer dinners yet found time for his customers. The couple across from me were giddy about the size of the rib dinner and were taking four home. Her husband made a comment about how good their hamburger tasted. Highly Recommend read more

Tin Top - Bountiful juicy Rib Dinner. With good sauce! - Barbeque Near Me - Calera, Alabama

Fantastic barbecue just as you would like. The sides are good and the tea is just right. The atmosphere is that of a quaint little roadside shanty. It's called "Tin Top" for a reason. So, if you're nearby, give it a try and see what you think. As for me and my family, we will be back. read more