Homeboy Barbeque — Restaurant in Clayton Charter Township

The thing to remember when you read a review from me place is I'm rating it on restaurants of like category. For example I might give a high end restaurant three stars but a local diner four. The high end restaurants food might have been better but I'm comparing it for the cost, service, etc that I'd expect from that type of restaurant. That being said, Homeboys is barely a eat in restaurant. They only have three or four tables inside (a couple of picnic tables outside too) and do a lot of takeout. You eat with plastic ware and its served in takeout containers. Having said all this if you love BBQ you must get there.

My suggestions are two things, though I've not had anything here to eat that I thought was bad. First, the pulled pork plate for about $8 comes with two big buns and enough pulled pork to make two huge sandwiches. I'm a big eater and can't finish it. You also get one side. Get the creamy coleslaw. It's some of the best ever, be aware though it has pineapple which adds a little sweetness.

Secondly there's a smoked 1/2 chicken dinner which comes with two sides. That also goes for around $8 and we'll fill you up. One last suggestion if your feeling a family they have a family meal option which will fill up the heartiest eaters.

If you are near Homeboys go here. If you need to drive an hour to eat her do it.

I've ate at many BBQ restaurants and know what's good BBQ. Their wall here tells the story of how good it is. It's filled with the list of awards. So go here and eat.

One last point this place is cash only...

I thought I should should put this in the beginning, they only take cash.

I found Home Boy a year ago and now I can't get BBQ anywhere else. They're only open Wednesday- Saturday, the rest of the week they travel to BBQ contests across the country. Bottom line, they're very very good at what they do. They're pricing is great too. Ribs are about par, the chicken is down right cheap. Half a chicken with 2 sides is $5. Both are the best tasting I've ever had. The rib meat nearly falls off the bone when you so much as touch it. I can't really put my finger on why the chicken is so good, but it is. The sides are delicious as the meats. They're corn bread, beans, and coleslaw are my personal favorites. The must unique of these is the coleslaw. They actually put fresh pineapple in it. I'm not a lover of pineapple, but I love what it adds. Just a hint of sweet at the end. I could write another couple pages on them, but I'll end with this. If you want to discover what good BBQ is...

The food is good but their treatment of customers is horrible. I understand they had to close during COVID but since reopening I have gone there several times during their posted hours and found them closed. They say you can call early in the day to pre-order but I've never been able to get through and their voicemail is full, so you can't leave a message either. When I finally found them open they were out of almost everything, and when I had the audacity to ask for a price I got a snarky "It's the same price it has been since 2013". Nice customer service skills. I'll be happy to take my...