[LUconn]

The problem is it's not very good BBQ and way overpriced. Pok E Joes is still the best option IMO in Lynchburg. I stopped at a place called Q out in BYD's area and it was phenomenal. I also am pretty biased with Red Hot and Blue, a Memphis joint that is found in NOVA, DC, and MD.

I went to Q as well. I had actually seen them on TV. I think BBQ Pitmasters maybe. It was pretty pricey but it was pretty good. I don't want to put them down or anything but I guess I just had super high expectations. Dickey's is just ok. Their brisket is pretty good. The pork is nothing special. Their sausages are excellent. All in all, kind of what you'd expect from a chain. Just too expensive to justify any other day than Sunday when the kids are a free ride.

[BJWilliams]

I went to this one place called Old Glory over in the Georgetown section of DC some years ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll have to see about checking out Red Hot and Blue next time I'm up that way though

[rogers3]

I went to this one place called Old Glory over in the Georgetown section of DC some years ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll have to see about checking out Red Hot and Blue next time I'm up that way though

Too bad Red Hot and Blue doesn't take the location.

[lynchburgwildcats]

Pok-E-Joes is delicious

[Purple Haize]

If you haven't been to Soul Brothers in Amherst, you don't realize you are all discussing 2nd place.

[Sly Fox]

I stated back years ago when Dickeys opened originally that the chain was a poor representation of Texas barbecue. Mediocre 'cue at premium pricing is never a recipe for success.

Red, Hot & Blue has always been a fairly solid chain for Memphis-style. They have basically pulled out of Texas over the past decade or so. But we ate at the one in Williamsburg back in October during our family trip. It is rather pricey but the food was reasonably solid for a chain. I suspect the first legitimate Texas bbq chain that could hit the east coast will be Rudy's. They have a very specific set-up at all their locations and they keep inching further and further out. Rudy's is not the best bbq in the world, but it is a big step up from Dickeys or even Pok-E-Joes (not that I am hating on the latter).

[Kolzilla41]

If you haven't been to Soul Brothers in Amherst, you don't realize you are all discussing 2nd place.

I've always wanted to stop there. What do you suggest when ordering?

[Purple Haize]

If you haven't been to Soul Brothers in Amherst, you don't realize you are all discussing 2nd place.

I've always wanted to stop there. What do you suggest when ordering?

Everything!
The ribs first and foremost. A full rack is a FULL rack. As for sides the Mac and Cheese is the best around. My wife makes award winning Mac and Cheese and she gives the nod to theirs.
If you have always wanted to stop do it today or tomorrow. Don't delay. You OWE it to yourself to taste their savory BBQ awesomeness !

I think they are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. If you doubt their yummieness from me ask Smoothie, I made him a believer!

[RubberMallet]

if the brisket you order doesn't look like this, you got screwed.

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[Sly Fox]

Thank you for affirming Central Texas barbecue's greatness. I still have yet to make it to that Austin spot but I plan to upon my next visit. But there is no shortage of killer smokehouse joints in the ATX.

[RubberMallet]

Thank you for affirming Central Texas barbecue's greatness. I still have yet to make it to that Austin spot but I plan to upon my next visit. But there is no shortage of killer smokehouse joints in the ATX.

i have been to a number in austin. if i had to rank them it would go

franklins
ironworks
salt lick
stubbs
county line
rudy's

[RubberMallet]

and yeah....texas is where its at.

the sausage and brisket is just head and heals above anything else. give me memphis ribs (not rendevous...i have no idea how that place is so popular...its not that great at all.)

[HenryGale]

and yeah....texas is where its at.

the sausage and brisket is just head and heals above anything else. give me memphis ribs (not rendevous...i have no idea how that place is so popular...its not that great at all.)

This is the truest statement ever...WAY OVERRATED!

[Sly Fox]

i have been to a number in austin. if i had to rank them it would go

franklins
ironworks
salt lick
stubbs
county line
rudy's

I've regularly eaten at that entire list and dozens more except Franklins. That will have to change. For the record, the original Salt Lick remains number one for me. I always request plenty of burnt ends and leave smiling. Much of the best barbecue in Central Texas is in the nearby towns of Taylor, Lockhart & Llano. But they rarely get much tourist traffic away from Austin.

[bigsmooth]

Soul brothers is legit.

[Purple Haize]

Soul brothers is too legit.

.....too quit

[badger74]

i have been to a number in austin. if i had to rank them it would go

franklins
ironworks
salt lick
stubbs
county line
rudy's

I've regularly eaten at that entire list and dozens more except Franklins. That will have to change. For the record, the original Salt Lick remains number one for me. I always request plenty of burnt ends and leave smiling. Much of the best barbecue in Central Texas is in the nearby towns of Taylor, Lockhart & Llano. But they rarely get much tourist traffic away from Austin.

Agree on best BBQ is mostly outside Austin as listed but have not been to Franklins yet either. Not a big Salt Lick fan as they sauced it without asking and I HATE their sauce.

[Kolzilla41]

All I know is I will be eating the Empire State building weight in BBQ and Tex Mex.

[RubberMallet]

salt lick was pretty good. my beef with them is they smoke their meats, refridgerate them then hold them on the display pit.

[Cider Jim]

salt lick was pretty good. my beef with them...

Okay, that's funny! ^

[bigsmooth]

dickeys is coming back. stay tuned...

[Sly Fox]

I drove by Franklins on Saturday and even in a driving rain, the line snaked all the way around the building. But we rolled down the windows and parked along the curb for a few minutes and enjoyed the aromas. We had to "settle" for Freebirds as we hustled home to Houston.

[RubberMallet]

dickeys is coming back. stay tuned...

our dickey's burned to the ground. outside of pulled pork (its hard to ruin) they are pretty mediocre.

[alabama24]

dickeys is coming back. stay tuned...

our dickey's burned to the ground.

They were just making sure it was "well done."

[bigsmooth]

Soft opening the end of the month and should be ready to fully roll in March. They will also be accepting flames cash.