Philadelphia Food | Which American BBQ Spot Is Best? đ
Hereâs a roundup of Philly BBQ joints Iâve tried over the years: 1ď¸âŁ Fette Sau Previously reviewedâstill one of my top picks for flavor + atmosphere. The meat has a pronounced smoky flavor, and the quality is solid, especially the ribs. Recently went during happy hour and tried the deviled eggsâhard-boiled eggs topped with a mild mustard-spice blend, surprisingly tasty! The space gets major bonus pointsârustic cowboy vibe, spacious, great for groups (I once saw a company hosting a cowboy-themed event here!). đ 1208 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 2ď¸âŁ Butcher Bar Close to University Cityâfeels more like a classic American tavern compared to Fette Sau. Since there were only two of us, we skipped the massive âMeat Troughâ platter and ordered fried duck wings and ribs. The duck wings were a nice surpriseâchewier than chicken, though the sauce was a bit sweet. The ribs were smaller than expected and not fall-off-the-bone tenderânot fully satisfied. Might be better with a bigger group for the platter. Their drink menu is extensive, though! đ 2034 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 3ď¸âŁ Mission BBQ Technically not in Phillyâitâs a chain, so no specific address (youâll find it if youâre meant to đ). As a chain, itâs cheap and quick. Tried the beef brisket (a bit crumbly but decent) and grilled shrimp (slightly overcooked). The side sauce was delicious though! Their catering looks strong too. Honorable mention: Baby Blue BBQ near University City was once a great budget-friendly spotâunfortunately closed now (maybe outshone by the trendy White Dog next door? đ ). #PhillyFood #AmericanBBQ #BBQLovers #SmokedMeat #PhillyEats #FoodReview #MeatHeaven