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Atlanta area BBQ joints

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RiverDoc
RiverDoc Posts: 572
We live about 2hrs from ATL and we travel that way fairly often. After reading a recent post @DaveRichardson mentioned Roswell HW and a BBQ place run by a family friend. So it made me think, what am I missing? What do you recommend? What are the "must try" BBQ places in or around the Alanta area? We are always hunting good eats, Thanks
-Todd
Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,188
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    Fox Brothers, Community Q, Sam's BBQ1, Heirloom Market, Grand Champion, Fat Matts Rib Shack
  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    edited July 2015
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    Fox Bros. BBQ is my favorite.......wings are awesome!
    JR's Log Cabin in Norcross has the best country breakfast around.
    Heirloom Market is really really good as well.

    Edit to include Fat Matt's - kick azz rib sandwich.

    Thats my $0.02

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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
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    If you come down to the south side of town, I'd also recommend another friend's place in Hampton, GA.... Smokin' Swine in the little downtown section of Hampton.  They had the unfortunate experience of a fire in a neighboring dining facility that completely burned out their kitchen last year.  They are just now getting back on their feet.  They also have a good relationship with the little brewery that's less than a block down the street, Jailhouse Brewing.  They are in the town's old jail facility from the 1800/early 1900's and theme all their brews on law enforcement and such.

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    I haven't been there in years but I liked Swallow at the Hollow in Roswell.  They used to have live music on Friday and Saturday but I'm not sure if they still do.  


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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
    edited July 2015
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    Fox Brothers, Community Q, Sam's BBQ1, Heirloom Market, Grand Champion, Fat Matts Rib Shack
    If you hit these you will be in good shape. Well not good shape because you will be up 10lbs but you'll be in great BBQ shape.
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
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    Moonies BBQ in Flowery Branch is great!
  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    Looks like I'll have to make a few trips but that's ok. Fox bros might be might first stop. @jonnymack I'm pretty sure it's gonna hurt but I'm willing to give it a shot. Thanks @BigGreenCraig we are actually there more often, my wife likes to shop at Flowery Branch.
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
  • Monty77
    Monty77 Posts: 667
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    Fat Matt's is awesome, love the ribs and chicken combo, plus mac n cheese is delicious!  
    Large BGE 2011, XL BGE 2015, Mini Max 2015, and member of the "North of the Border Smokin Squad" Canadian Outdoor Chef from London, Ontario, Canada

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    Went to Fox Bros. last week. The Brisket was fantastic.
                                                                
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    Thanks @JRWhitee , I might have to get a hotel room and spend a couple days lol!
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE