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    Woodpile BBQ Shack

    4.0 (553 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Joey L.

    Came here on a Thursday night around 6, wanting some bbq in the area. Staff was nice and helpful. I got a two meat combo, pulled pork and brisket. And then Mac and cheese and cornbread. The pulled pork was good and juicy and the bbq sauce they had on tables went with it nicely, I liked the sweet bbq sauce. The brisket was also good, haven't had a lot of brisket but it was tasty and the fat was nice as well. Not sure if it's normal or not be sure I mainly get pulled pork. The Mac and cheese was nice and the cornbread I felt was a little small and was in foil for some reason. I dined in, they do have a lot of takeout. But the dining area was nice but empty for me at least. Had TVs up and an outside bar. Very good bbq spot if you're in the area and pretty good prices

    Liz P.

    It's been almost 9 years since my review of Woodpile, so it's time for an update. I went here today with my husband and inlaws for lunch. My husband and I split the two-meat plate, with brisket (+$3 upcharge), pulled pork, mac and cheese, and mashed sweet potato. I always get their candied bacon too (it's DELICIOUS), and it was 5 pieces for $6, I believe, or possibly $5 for 6 pieces. My husband is a brisket critic, because he makes his own, and really liked theirs. I thought it was a little fatty but otherwise good. The sauces are very good too, and the regular sweet BBQ was my favorite. We also each added a piece of cornbread ($1.50 each) which was tasty. I'm knocking my review from 5 stars to 4 because of the pricing... It's probably comparable with other BBQ places in the area but for 4 of us it was more than $80, I believe, and they now charge a 3% fee to use a credit card, too, which I hate. As a FYI, they have outdoor seating and in the winter I believe they have heat lamps. There's a small bar area out back, too, and the bathroom is near the front, by the ordering area, as it used to be an A&W a while back, I think someone told me. I'd still return (or do DoorDash!) for meats but just be aware it's a bit pricey. I think sandwiches started around $12-13.

    Lawrence G.

    On the 3 to 4 occasions that I have ordered from this location I have not experienced anything type of customer service that would make me want to return or recommend. The Madison Hghts location on the other hand to me has the best customer service and food. The customer service has been going down at this location since my first visit some time ago. A few months ago I ordered take out over the phone from the Clawson location and the customer service I experienced was less than welcoming when I arrived to pick up my order. I let that slide because maybe the had a rough day. The next time I order a phone order and it was a different person but the same unwelcoming experience with cashiers who do not smile or make you feel like your business is welcomed. I decided after the last few experiences at the Clawson location that I probably would not be returning. And started looking at other Smokehouse and BBQ locations to patronize. Today I got an email stating that the Clawson location would have turkey legs and I decided to give them another try. NOT without some investigation because I would not want to deal with the poor service after paying the price for the food because it is not cheap. I called the Clawson location to confirm that what was being promoted was actual because I know different locations have differences in menu items. I asked if the Turkey wings were being served and was told that they are not being served today but tomorrow and they only have 7.. I posted the email advertisement and had a coworker look at the email to make sure I was reading correctly. It definitely says the offer is today (Friday). I could understand if they were out but to say that it's tomorrow?? Im not sure if the owners know or are aware of this, but your discrepancies in advertising and the poor customer service at this location is turning people like me away, I have found another smokehouse/bbq restaurant a few miles away that has won me over since my experience with your Clawson location, so I guess I owe you a debt of gratitude for the experiences. I don't mind spreading money for a decent quality meal and have never complained about your prices (which they are not cheap). But the inconsistencies and over feeling of being just another sale or an inconvenience in a persons day is not something that I am going to pay money for to receive. I hope you guys improve at this location because it is not the experience that I receive at the MH location. I would frequent there more often but is a distance away from where I work.

    Two Meat Combo - brisket and pulled pork with mac'n'cheese and the sweet potato for sides Candied Bacon in the center of the tray
    Jared K.

    I enjoyed my meal here. I got the two meat combo (brisket and pulled pork with mac'n'cheese and sweet potato sides) and the candied bacon. This was more than enough food for my wife and I to feast upon. I typically compare all the bbq I eat to what I make myself, so I can admittedly be a bit persnickety. That said, this hit the spot and is definitely one of the few good bbq spots around here. I have recommended this establishment to Texans living over 45 minutes away. The location itself has a bar in the back, and that area appears to be heated in the winter. Not the most seating or parking, but it'll do and there is additional street parking. Easy carry-out location too. Only one, gender-neutral bathroom in the front that I saw.

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    Eric O.

    Dinner with a co worker. He had a pulled pork sandwich, he says outstanding! Sides of Mac and cheese , and bake beans. Great ! I had the three meats. Ribs, brisket, and pulled chicken. Excellent!! Double collard greens...delicious!

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    Albert T.

    I saw a post on r/BBQ about Woodpile and so many people recommended it that I decided to stop by over the weekend to get the Pit Master Platter. At Woodpile, you line up in the front to place your order, then you take your number and select a table in the back. The staff will bring your food out for you and after you're done, you bus your own table. All seats are outside only - several picnic tables nestled along the road, and a large covered area in the back. There are fans running on the ceiling to help cool you off, but this isn't a place I'd go if it's really hot and humid out. Luckily it wasn't too bad the day I went. Pit Master Platter ($25) - This comes with a huge variety of meat and you get to select two sides of your choice. Ribs - The ribs are pretty bad. Tough, chewy, and dry, the trifecta of bad bbq characteristics. The ribs here are barely better than a pre-made grocery store rib. The rub is the only highlight. (2/5) Pulled Chicken - The chicken is moist and tender and still retains the natural chicken flavor through the spice rub. I didn't think it needed any of the sauces at the table to dress it up. (4/5) Pork - Not bad at all. They actually have a legit Eastern NC-style vinegar mop here - didn't expect that since most places outside of NC add ketchup/tomato base (more Western-style) or mustard (More SC-style) to their Carolina-style bbq sauces. Probably because most people don't know how to use it. The mop is a little sweet, quite tangy from the apple cider vinegar, and with just a small amount of spicy kick. The squirt bottle they use is not appropriate for the consistency of the mop. It squirts out with high pressure, resulting in the sauce splattering everything. At any rate, it pairs very well with the pork, which is smoky, not too dry, and pulled well. (4/5) Brisket - They give several pieces of lean brisket and several more fatty pieces. The brisket is smoky and quite peppery on the exterior. The lean pieces are not too dry but not something I'd ever clamor to eat. The fattier pieces are superior - great flavor and tender, and also well rendered so that it doesn't feel like you're eating gristle. There's a good amount of bark in the platter, but none of it is crispy. (4/5) Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage - The sausage is the best meat on the platter, with gooey cheese, a bit of a kick from the jalapeno, with a texture that is perfect for sausage; not too chewy, soft but with a bit of a snappy bite. (5/5) Collards Greens - A bit tangy from vinegar, quite spicy from pepper especially if you let it sit. There's a small amount of shredded meat mixed in. The greens are cooked until tender and delicious. (4/5) Pit Beans - Super sweet mix of tender cooked beans with the tiniest amount of dried brisket mixed in. Not sure if this is pre-made/food service bought, but it kind of tastes like it. There's nothing really special about the beans. (3/5) At each table, there's a wire basket of five different barbecue sauces you can use. They have Carolina vinegar, Shack Sauce (hot and sweet), Sweet BBQ (no heat), and Honey Mustard. The last bottle is ominously labeled with a fire emoji. I've only visited a couple of BBQ places in Metro Detroit (due to the fact that they've all been sub-par so far) but I have Woodpile at the top for now. The meat isn't top tier, but it's good enough to satisfy any BBQ craving. Bathrooms - Single unisex room kind of hidden. It's behind the unlabeled door in the front of the building Overall rating of the food this visit: 3.71/5

    Han N.

    My boyfriend and I came here on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't very busy at all. They have a window you can order from, and you can choose to sit at picnic tables under umbrellas to the side, or they have a large covered area in the back. We got the Pit Master Platter so that we could try a variety, and it was plenty for both of us to share. Our favorites were the smoked cheddar and jalapeño sausage and pulled pork the best. The ribs were tough and probably our least favorite. The meat was seasoned well and had great flavor, more than what I've tasted at most other barbecue places. The sauces were good--we liked the Carolina Vinegar and Spicy (it wasn't that spicy, but it was nice to have the option).

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    Wen C.

    I got the pulled pork by the pound and the sweet bbq sauce. I'm impressed by the flavor and the smokiness-when I opened the box at home, the smokiness perfumed the air. It felt like I was at the restaurant with the delicious smell! The bark on the pork is delicious and in some areas you can see the smoke ring. There was a small piece of bone (as someone who makes pulled pork from pork shoulder/butt, it happens sometimes!), but no gristle. The pork is seasoned so it's salty enough to be put on bread without it being too bland, and super juicy from the soaking of juices. It doesn't really need the sauce, but the sweet bbq sauce isn't overly cloyingly sweet. There's no spiciness to the sauce, which is perfect for me. They offer several other sauces too, so I'm sure there's something for everyone.

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    Excellent service, great ribs,collard greens and pit beans. Definitely will be back. I will try the pulled pork next.

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    11 months ago

    Beyond my expectation's. On par with Texas bbq. More food than I could eat and that doesn't happen often.

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    Woodpile is always delicious, especially the sweet potato mash! We love going here, either to eat in or take out.

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