BBQ Joints from Florida to Michigan

jzadski · 07-24-2020, 04:24 PM

Hey All, so I fully realize that things are much different with covid and all. Looking for some possible spots to grab a quick meal. Not necessarily taking 75 the whole route. Wife wants to aviod the Atlanta traffic. I looked and it seems like Jack's Ol South is closed and maybe it's a different location? Seemed different since the last time I looked it up. Thanks!

JD08 · 07-24-2020, 04:40 PM

Where in Florida are you ending up?

jzadski · 07-24-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JD08

Where in Florida are you ending up?

Driving from Venice FL to MI

Stingerhook · 07-24-2020, 05:13 PM

If you want some good sausage to take home re-route here.
https://www.bradleyscountrystore.com/

jzadski · 07-24-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingerhook

If you want some good sausage to take home re-route here.
https://www.bradleyscountrystore.com/

Thanks Marty, I will put that on the list for sure!

Sjhill · 07-24-2020, 05:18 PM

If it’s not to far off your path, I’d put Lewis BBQ in Charleston SC up against any BBQ in the country. He worked at franklin bbq and la bbq in Austin then brought his knowledge to S.C. Best brisket and pork ribs I’ve ever had. His Thursday special is a Reuben made with house made pastrami that is the best sand which I’ve ever had. He also serves a green chili corn pudding that is incredible. It’s all great really. Also a really cool atmosphere

jzadski · 07-24-2020, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sjhill

If it’s not to far off your path, I’d put Lewis BBQ in Charleston SC up against any BBQ in the country. He worked at franklin bbq and la bbq in Austin then brought his knowledge to S.C. Best brisket and pork ribs I’ve ever had. His Thursday special is a Reuben made with housemate pastrami that is the best sand which I’ve ever had. He also serves a green chili corn pudding that is incredible. It’s all great really. Also a really cool atmosphere

You had me at Franklin! Plotting it out right now Thanks!

lowcountrygamecock · 07-24-2020, 08:05 PM

I’ve had to make several trips to Charleston lately for family doctors appointments. Brisket sandwich from Lewis is always the go to. Definitely worth a stop. I second the green chills corn pudding and the Reuben. I haven’t been on a Thursday lately to get it. I used to recommend Rodney Scott’s place in Charleston also for whole hog pulled pork but it wasn’t that good the last time we went and we haven’t been back.

IrishStout · 07-24-2020, 08:38 PM

Pierce's in Williamsburg VA. It's been there 50 years. Have fond memories of my father taking me there as a kid.

LYU370 · 07-24-2020, 09:44 PM

Holy Smokes BBQ in Dublin GA.

Mikhail · 07-25-2020, 01:16 PM

Cincinnati: Just Q'In for ribs. Best in town. Brisket is respectable too, as is pulled pork. Sauce has some clove in it like Kosmos.

http://www.justqin.com/

Lighter-Fluid · 07-25-2020, 02:56 PM

On your way through GA make a stop at https://www.carrollssausage.com/ exit 82 on I-75 They make their own sausage in a variety of flavors. At times they have sausage dogs for sale. There is a BBQ restaurant next door, we ate their once, and we'll just leave it at that.

Depending on what time of day you are passing through south GA there are a few ok BBQ options. Smoking pig, Valdosta exit 22, Keith A Que west off exit 82 (pulled pork is usually good, had a sandwich for lunch today, ribs can be good he cooks full spares, and Smoakies BBQ exit 102 I think. We have tried all of these and frequent them from time to time.

Blow the horn as you come by us and wave!

1MoreFord · 07-25-2020, 10:13 PM

I arbitrarily chose Detroit as a destination in MI and got two basic routes from FL to MI using Google Maps.

One is I-75 and the other is I-77. I-77 runs thru SC, NC, and VA. I think I'd have to take the I-77 route one way.

smoke ninja · 07-27-2020, 11:30 AM

woodpile bbq shack. 2 locations, Madison heights and clawson. both close to I-75. near the end of the trip but great brisket

PatAttack · 07-27-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sjhill

If it’s not to far off your path, I’d put Lewis BBQ in Charleston SC up against any BBQ in the country. He worked at franklin bbq and la bbq in Austin then brought his knowledge to S.C. Best brisket and pork ribs I’ve ever had. His Thursday special is a Reuben made with house made pastrami that is the best sand which I’ve ever had. He also serves a green chili corn pudding that is incredible. It’s all great really. Also a really cool atmosphere

Agreed.

I was just there Friday night. It's right across the bridge from where I work.

Don't forget about the Beef Ribs on Saturdays!

I think Rodney has been spreading himself a little thin and QC has gone downhill.

07-24-2020, 04:24 PM	#1
jzadski Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-06-14 Location: Lapeer, MI Name/Nickname : Joe	BBQ Joints from Florida to Michigan Hey All, so I fully realize that things are much different with covid and all. Looking for some possible spots to grab a quick meal. Not necessarily taking 75 the whole route. Wife wants to aviod the Atlanta traffic. I looked and it seems like Jack's Ol South is closed and maybe it's a different location? Seemed different since the last time I looked it up. Thanks! __________________ 14" CBS, 18" & 22" WSM, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser, Rec Tec-680, MB-560, Blackstone 36"

07-24-2020, 05:13 PM	#4
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	If you want some good sausage to take home re-route here. https://www.bradleyscountrystore.com/ __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

07-24-2020, 05:18 PM	#6
Sjhill On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-19-17 Location: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Name/Nickname : Stu	If it’s not to far off your path, I’d put Lewis BBQ in Charleston SC up against any BBQ in the country. He worked at franklin bbq and la bbq in Austin then brought his knowledge to S.C. Best brisket and pork ribs I’ve ever had. His Thursday special is a Reuben made with house made pastrami that is the best sand which I’ve ever had. He also serves a green chili corn pudding that is incredible. It’s all great really. Also a really cool atmosphere __________________ Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center GMG Davy Crockett Weber Genesis S-330 Blackstone Griddle Last edited by Sjhill; 07-24-2020 at 06:44 PM..

07-24-2020, 09:44 PM	#10
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	Holy Smokes BBQ in Dublin GA. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

07-25-2020, 01:16 PM	#11
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	Cincinnati: Just Q'In for ribs. Best in town. Brisket is respectable too, as is pulled pork. Sauce has some clove in it like Kosmos. http://www.justqin.com/ __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

07-24-2020, 04:40 PM	#2
JD08 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-10 Location: SE FL	Where in Florida are you ending up?

07-24-2020, 08:05 PM	#8
lowcountrygamecock Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-18-20 Location: Conway, SC Name/Nickname : Kevin	I’ve had to make several trips to Charleston lately for family doctors appointments. Brisket sandwich from Lewis is always the go to. Definitely worth a stop. I second the green chills corn pudding and the Reuben. I haven’t been on a Thursday lately to get it. I used to recommend Rodney Scott’s place in Charleston also for whole hog pulled pork but it wasn’t that good the last time we went and we haven’t been back.

07-24-2020, 08:38 PM	#9
IrishStout Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-08-16 Location: Rockford, Michigan	Pierce's in Williamsburg VA. It's been there 50 years. Have fond memories of my father taking me there as a kid.

07-25-2020, 02:56 PM	#12
Lighter-Fluid is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-26-14 Location: Sycamore, GA Name/Nickname : Bill	On your way through GA make a stop at https://www.carrollssausage.com/ exit 82 on I-75 They make their own sausage in a variety of flavors. At times they have sausage dogs for sale. There is a BBQ restaurant next door, we ate their once, and we'll just leave it at that. Depending on what time of day you are passing through south GA there are a few ok BBQ options. Smoking pig, Valdosta exit 22, Keith A Que west off exit 82 (pulled pork is usually good, had a sandwich for lunch today, ribs can be good he cooks full spares, and Smoakies BBQ exit 102 I think. We have tried all of these and frequent them from time to time. Blow the horn as you come by us and wave! __________________ Bill, BBQer since birth!

07-25-2020, 10:13 PM	#13
1MoreFord Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-05 Location: Central Arkansas Name/Nickname : Joe	I arbitrarily chose Detroit as a destination in MI and got two basic routes from FL to MI using Google Maps. One is I-75 and the other is I-77. I-77 runs thru SC, NC, and VA. I think I'd have to take the I-77 route one way. __________________ Joe Falcon MK V gaseous grill w/Grill Grates, OK Joe Longhorn w/ vertical - now gone, Char Griller Akorn, Camp Chef PG24SG, Weber 22" OTG w/SNS components

07-27-2020, 11:30 AM	#14
smoke ninja somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-03-14 Location: Detroit michigan	woodpile bbq shack. 2 locations, Madison heights and clawson. both close to I-75. near the end of the trip but great brisket __________________ Let's all just calm down and smoke a fatty