This is what IMO BBQ in the south is all about. This place is a "joint". keep your fancy signs, your fancy decor. Give me good old fashioned BBQ.. preferably pulled pork and sausage, stew and slaw and I am happy. Tooke's delivers all this and more. Neat folks who do the cooking and the serving. Perhaps Father and Son? In any case, do not miss this place and do not drive by because it is not fancy looking. Not sure where they get their smoked sausage or even if they make it but it is some kind of good but toss the bun they give it to you in and slice it up and slather in some sauce. Put some South in your Mouth. read more

COLD RIBS?! Bathroom was closed and I guess that's ok but then ordering a slab of ribs waiting 35 minutes for order when no one's there ordering or waiting for food and to get cold ribs! My wife and I both tasted COLD ribs at the same time and looked up at each other. Cold as out of the refrigerator or freezer cold on one side and some were warm! Definitely reheated food, I couldn't believe I was eating cold reheated food after a long waited BBQ. WOW! read more

Service was great,food was excellent! Food was amazing!!Great service and atmosphere.

The BBQ chicken had a great flavor. The BBQ sauce was awesome. The prices are very reasonable.

Small, isolated establishment in Rex, GA (outside of Morrow). I believe that it is Black Owned. Service was good, especially with it only being one person there when I went. We tried the chicken, rib, chopped pork combo, rib dinner, smoked sausage, and lemon pound cake. Highlights: Ribs were very good, tender. Potato salad was tasty. Mac n cheese was good. Cake was very enjoyable. Smoked sausage was good as well. Sauce was good, just a lot of it. Pulled pork was solid. Lowlights: Greens were average at best. Chicken half was very dry and the sauce didn't help. If your ever in the area, it's worth a try. read more

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I gave it 3 stars cause it tore up my stomach. I ordered rib tips and they tasted great however they messed up my stomach. If it wasn't for that, I would've gave 5 stars. It looks like a small shack on the outside, the inside is not big either but I do like the vintage look. The service was not bad either. I honestly would recommend this place. Everyone's stomach doesn't work the same, what can upset my stomach won't upset another. read more

YES!!! came all the way from California to visit Georgia. I told my husband that he will now experience REAL Barbecue. Oh my goodness! Tookes BBQ was so good! This was the only restaurant I could think about when we came back to visit Georgia for a second time. Tookes, we will be back !!!! read more

Food was very good and portion was good. Only negative was they ran out of several items. Also the Desert was very good.

A good down home taste, not fancy but good. Try it and pls let me know what you think about it.

Found this little gem on our road trip through the south! Oh mannnnn the BBQ and sides are amazing!!!

I'll preface this review with whomever said to not judge a book by its cover obviously never ate at Tookes Country Barbecue. The outside of this place looks like it's about one spark away from going into flames. My wife and I ate take out from here the other day. We ordered the plate with ribs, pulled pork, and half a chicken with a side of beans, mac and cheese and coleslaw. The best thing I can say, is that the bbq sauce was pretty good and the only thing saving the review from being a 1 star. The meat on the ribs, chicken, and pork was all over cooked and stringy. We think that they bbq'd the meal at too high of a temperature and for too long. As for the sides, the mac and cheese and coleslaw were average, and the beans arrived suspiciously looking like potato salad. I don't think we'll return and would not recommend this establishment. read more

Food is consistently good! I eat here at least once a week. You will not be disappointed!

The food here is really tasty, and the owner is awesome. Every time I go I get the pulled pork and I enjoy it.

Good food and good people at this restaurant. Although it's small there are tables on the inside if you want to eat on the inside.

So to take so long you would think the food would be fresh. I ordered ribs and chicken with collard greens and okra. The meat was dry and hard and they gave me green beans instead of collard greens!!! NEWS FLASH I'M ALLERGIC TO GREEN BEANS SO THAT'S WHY I DID NOT ORDER IT!!!! If you run out of something at least ask the customer instead of just doing whatever you want. I was rushing on my lunch break but wish I checked before I left. Very bad first impression! The okra was fried way too hard too. It was overall just horrible. read more

Tookes Country Bar-B-Que - Ribs and chicken. Ordered collards and okra but you can clearly see this ain't collards!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Rex, Georgia

Wow my friends. Just wow. There are maybe a dozen or so memories a person will remember so vividly that a life of experiences won't fade their potency. A first kiss, birth of a child, first car, ect... Well I can without a doubt add my visit to Tookes' to that list. The bbq was outstanding. Fall off the bone ribs in an original and delicious sweet & tangy sauce. The Brunswick stew was a treat and will be a staple on my return visits here. The pulled pork sandwich was everything God intended great bbq to be. Smokey,juicy and flavorfull. But my friends, hell even my enemies. You must recieve, without hessitation the unbelievable blessing of Tookes homemade peach cobbler. I was moved by its quality and flavor. Smacked right back into my grandmothers kitchen. Full of wonder and awe as a fresh peach cobbler was pulled from her oven. Stunned at how those simple few ingredients could create such an indescribable experience. Amazing. Listen don't even think about it. Get in your car, on a bus, put on your shoes or whatever and go get some Tookes Bbq. My only regret is how long I have passed this place without stopping. DO NOT MISS THE PEACH COBBLER read more

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Great food and very friendly people!!! Worth a trip to try good bar b que. Tried "It's It" and it wasn't good. Go three miles up the same highway and enjoy real bar b que!!! Be sure to try the links and ribs!!! read more

OMG!! If you love authentic southern "BBQ" then you'll love "Tookes BBQ" the chicken plate is to "live for" the chicken falls off of the bone and melts in your mouth, simply "flavor upon flavor" this is definitely one of Georgia's best keep secret! Mr. Tookes is very personable w/ a heart of gold, you can just tell that he appreciates each customer. He gives his customer a chance to experience the history of what authentic southern BBQ really taste like. If your every in Rex, Ga stop by "Tookes BBQ" I assure you that it won't disappoint. Enjoy! Oh..! One more thing try the home made potato salad its Mm.. Mm.. Good! read more

Tookes Country Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Rex, Georgia

Great food! Excellent customer service. Very reasonably priced as well. Clean, establishment and the sauce is to die for. Would recommend highly! read more

Never had a bad experience with Tookes food service and plenty is on pointBBQ Chicken all items

Good hits the same after 25 years it's still great tasting food have you coming back for more

The place is T-I-N-Y and rough. The menu is limited but they still managed to get our order wrong. The food was passable but nothing special. The counter clerk was completely disinterested. Bottom line: They offer no customer service and forgettable food. p.s. They are NOT honoring restaurant.com certificates. read more

I was born in a little town in West TN called Humboldt. This place took me back in time. From the way the screen door (remember those!) slammed to the fact that the floor is not quite level, this place is as authentic as authentic can get. I do not like ribs that are cooked dry & then you put your own sauce at the table. This place cooks dry ribs & I loved them!! I believe that there are 3 levels of sauce so that should cover most peoples pallets. It started raining when I was there & that sound on that tin roof brought back so many good memories. The ribs basically come well done so if you are a rare meat aficionado, this is NOT your place. What kept me from 5 stars, do not get the sides. Frankly they were horrible LOL. If you like ribs/pulled pork with sweet, spicy sauce, this as close as you can get outside of S. Kakalaka... read more

This place is incredible. Yes it looks like a shack on the side of the road, but aren't those the best places sometimes?? The food was all around delicious and perfectly cooked. The bbq sauce was flavorful and not over powering like some can be. And the owner, Mr. Tookes, waits on you himself at times. He makes sure everything is just the way you want it. The only thing I'm mad about, is that I lived just a few miles down the road for years and never knew this place and never knew this palace was there...until now. We will definitely be going back! read more

I went to Tookes, after I had taken a Buddy to The Mustard Seed BBQ in the Cascade area, and his comments was it was just as good. The Ribs cooked by the owned David Tookes where done right--I requested the Large end and could ownly eat half my order of the rib sanwich cause it was so fulling--fully cooked ribs moist and tasty with an option of sweet or spicy bbq sauce, both were good. David is the only one who can approve samples and he allowed me to try before you buy the rib tips and the ribs,he had sold out on the bbq chicken, his story of starting out on the street corner and working his was up to a store now 8yrs. strong,was a feel good story, nice guy Q that does'nt dissapoint. I re-warmed the last half of my order the next day and it was just as tasty, yummy...did it raise the level of The Mustard Seed, No! but the personality of the food was different ( if you cook you'll my drift,) would I go back?, definately!!!--David fm Tooksville Georgia is a stand up small BusinessMan who deserves community love and support all through the winter and summer...As per Kenneth G, his family help needs training, a smile and an attitude of gratitude...time will tell or $$$ will walk. read more

Tookes Country Bar-B-Que - 4 Star, Ribs Sandwich Hold the bread gimme the Ribs!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Rex, Georgia

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I have definitely had better bbq, can't say that I will return. The green beans were tasty, but the BBQ was just so so..Mac and Cheese, mediocre and the Peach Cobbler (NOT GOOD) and I love some GOOD Peach Cobbler. I can not say I will return. I was really hoping I would have liked it better read more

The food is amazing, the customer service is outstanding and I give Tookes Country BarBQue two thumbs up!! Best ribs in Atlanta hands down

I am so in love with this place. I always get the smoked link sausage with bake beans and Mac n cheese. N dip the sausage in the BBQ. Feel like I am in haven. excellent customer service treatment you like family. read more

Tookes Country Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Rex, Georgia

Sadly, the tip were burnt and very tough. The peeach cobbler was mushy. The Mac and cheese was okay. The bake beans were very good.

I would drive any amount of miles for some Took's! Literally the best BBQ ever! The spare ribs are insane and the people are so gracious. We drive from North Atlanta just for Took's! read more

Very consistent BBQ, ribs literally fall off the bone. Go for the 1/2 slab combo, mac n cheese and green beans - sauce on the "side." My personal favorite. Never fails. If you're traveling down 675 or 75 it's worth going on the off beaten path. Going down 42? Stop by. Good food. Limited seating and wait can be long "as with good food places" - call in your order and it will be ready in 10min. read more

I purchased the 1/2 slab combo, with Mac and cheese and potato salad. I was not pleased, the meat was fall off the bone when there was meat. The bones literally supported just the fat. I've never seen that much fat on ribs, it was disgusting. The Mac and cheese was sad, a dish so hard to mess up was missing the cheese. It was dry and flavor less. The potato salad was different, in a good way. Full of flavor and kind of sweet. I wouldn't recommend the ribs, I prefer more meat on my bones!!!!! read more

This food was good, the fries and sweet tea were excellent. The bbq wasn't to my taste as I prefer my bbq spicy but they only had one type of bbq sauce so you don't have much choice in the matter. Their mac'n cheese was okay but clearly microwaved. I also didn't like that they didn't have a health inspection listed. If I came back it would be for the company and not the food. The service was nice and had a more family atmosphere. read more

Great food . Had the chopped pork bbq plate ,and the sandwich had so much bbq it was falling out. Also great Cole slaw ,just the right amount of sweetness. Also peach cobbler . And friendly folks and plenty of food . read more

Decent ribs. Tasty potato salad. The greens needed a bit more seasoning and a little longer in the pot. All together good, but we've had better. Probably won't be back. read more

I am usually not one to knock anyones restaurant because I to owned a restaurant but I was very disappointed with the catering I ordered. I ordered 10 whole chickens and the chickens were way too small. The chicken leg was do small after you bite it twice you were finished. The most disappointing part was the fact them I called the restaurant there was no apology or anything just a thats how we do it. But I ordered chicken from them a couple of weeks before and the chicken was bigger. Because of this I can no longer support this business. read more

I had the sliced pork sandwich and the smoked sausage. What a great little spot. The sausage was amazing. Everything was a bit greasy but that is where the flavor comes from so it is hard to complain. I would just not eat here too often. Great screened in porch/patio and an awesome produce stand next door. I will be back many times when I get into the area. read more

Best BBQ I've had. Okra and green beans are on point. Pulled pork is my go to. First time eating peach cobbler and they've got a good slice. Only complaint is they are only open 3 days a week. If your near by and hungry for good food stop by. read more

This place is awesome I love the pulled pork sandwich and the smoke link sausage FatBilly D read more

This place was recommend to me, and I have to say it was the best recommendation in a long time. The ribs were meaty, the moist. The pull pork was delicious. and the mini sweet potato pie was great. The ice tea was just right. read more