Buddy`s Bar-b-que in Alabaster

Buddy`s Bar-b-que in Alabaster
4.5 / 5
50 reviews

411 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007-8756, Alabaster

Overview

Cuisine
  • Barbecue

Restaurant Hours

Monday

10:00 am

Wednesday

10:00 am

Friday

10:00 am

Sunday

10:00 am

Are you open July 4th?

Think they are open10-6.not sure might want to call to mske sure

Why haven't the lobby/standing area been updated?

That is the way it has been for as long as i can remember, I am 52 and we have been goung there since before I could drive! They used to have the best broasted chicken!!! But, it is no longer on the menu. I can have my mom who is 85 ask him she has known him for a very long time. He would probably say no need to fix what is not broken and has been there for so many years.

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Buddy`s Bar-b-que
PL
P. Lee
google
11.21.2024
5/5

Tiny building, tiny parking lot, tiny eating area, and some of the best barbecue in town. I don't care about the seating area, I can bring it home just fine. Love this place.

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Charlene Harris
google
10.25.2018
5/5

One of my favorite places to eat. Love their Barbecue ❤

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Tammy Hobbs
google
09.14.2018
5/5

Haven't been in a while, but still awesome. The best coleslaw! And the bbq sauce is just right...not spicy hot, great flavor. Rib plate was excellent.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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James Smith
google
09.07.2018
5/5

The best barbecue of ever had the first time I eat here was over 40 years ago I have always loved this barbecue he has won many awards with it love me some buddies barbecue

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Jacob Proctor
google
08.12.2018
5/5

This site is my favorite site. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place. everytime I feel like having a proper meal, this place comes instantly to my mind. splendid and varied food and a rich menu.professional team, and great vibes. Also, the bill is modest. I sent my friends to this place with no hesitation.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Eden Booker
google
08.05.2018
5/5

This place is fantastic! Convenient rates, considerable portions and the staff members are constantly very friendly.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Andrew Bond
google
08.04.2018
4/5

I had some BBQ ribs that were delicious! It's a little pricey, but it was worth it.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Ryan Oglesby
google
07.24.2018
5/5

The food was great and Stacey who took my order was very nice.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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abbigail johnson
google
07.22.2018
1/5

They have no masks very disrespectful and tried there rib sandwich that almost choked me from the bone they put in it.. while I chipped my tooth.. worst barbecue place I ever had!!!!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
LA
Lee Ann Maples
google
05.25.2018
5/5

The pork ribs were the best I've ever had, and the sweet, thick sauce was exquisite! Homemade potato salad, red potatoes with the skin still on them, baked beans with a rich, savory sauce and hunk of meat thrown in for good measure, and the cold sweet tea almost made my meal perfect! Almost because after all that came cherry cake! The two ladies there were so very nice, and there were little odds and ends for sale. I bought a very old teapot, some porcelain dolphins, a little porcelain doll, and a cook book.I highly recommend this little place, but don't blink or you'll miss it!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Matt Huebert
google
04.08.2018
3/5

Overall it lacks any character. The sauce is forgettable and I couldn't name a "style". I guess it neighborhood BBQ at it's most average. The best thing was the burger....at a BBQ place. Nothing special about it just alot if salt and fat, not complaining, just again no soul to it. To top it off my food took about 15 minutes. I'd say you could get equally good bbq buying precooked pulled pork, buns, and sauce from Walmart.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
JG
John Galliera
google
03.06.2018
5/5

Always great food.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Andy S.
google
01.27.2018
5/5

Buddy still making great BBQ after 40 years. Yum!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Veronica Cottingham
google
01.22.2018
5/5

Mr.buddy smoked me a whole turkey never tasted any meat any better. And season just right. Thank u Mr.buddy

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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kayla madison
google
01.18.2018
5/5

Amazing food! A must try

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
DP
Darryl Peterson
google
10.24.2017
4/5

For the taste, this is my favorite barbecue pork sandwich anywhere. The parking lot is an obstacle course and there is only one picnic table to eat at. Put them in a good store front and I would easily give it 5 stars. *Plus* You have to love a restaurant with a sign with a hog's butt flanked by "delicious (|) between buns"!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
KM
Kay Mealins
google
08.01.2017
5/5

Food is great especially onion rings.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
DM
Don Miles
google
06.19.2017
1/5

$14.72 plus a 99 cent service fee(for paying with a credit card), $15.71 for a pound of bbq to go. You tell me. Is that a good deal?

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
DD
Donny Deason
google
06.19.2017
4/5

Small place but always great BBQ!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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T Seale
google
06.14.2017
4/5

Very good local BBQ place. Had pork (outside meat) sandwich, onion rings, and slaw. Not much actual outside meat but BBQ had good flavor and the sauce was good (not spicy enough for my taste but good). Order of onion rings will easily feed two. Homemade, crispy, massive fresh cut onions. Best eaten immediately. Turn greasy and lose crunch fast otherwise. Best in the area if eaten immediately! Slaw was very good with the pork. A little too wet but nice crunch and very fresh taste. Will go back!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Phil Thomas
google
06.03.2017
5/5

Great experience buying food here , BBQ is fantastic , the chilli's the best I've ever had , it's definitely worth stopping by . It's great , great I'll be back for more.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
RB
Randy Box
google
05.19.2017
5/5

Super nice folks! Food was delicious!!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
BW
Barry White
google
05.15.2017
5/5

Always great BBQ! Love the sauce and fried beer battered onion rings. Friendly counter employees. Take out only. 👍

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Donna Price
google
05.09.2017
5/5

Love buddys bbq. This place is so underrated....delicious food everytime. The ladies that work here are great, very sweet and patient. The whole place reminds me of my childhood.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Richard Adkins
google
05.05.2017
5/5

Good food and good prices. Love it because the original owner still works there. Got to love love the mom and pop joints

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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sean thomas
google
04.27.2017
5/5

This is alittle hole in the wall place. It had awesome burger and onion rings. There is only one size/price for onion rings. I was surprised they were like 5 bucks. The guy behind counter said he forgot to mention they were pricey over phone. He offered fries in place of them. I took burger and onion rings. I couldn't finish either of them due to size. Both items were amazing, but big.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Larry Smith
google
04.17.2017
3/5

BBQ was good but could only be considered average on flavor. Quantity of BBQ with a dinner or large sandwich was probably above average. One person ordered the pork salad and was suprised with the quantity of pork with salad. Rating could of been a two star if I would of included the extremely slow service. I would recommend ordering ahead and giving them plenty of time.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
DM
David Moorer
google
03.15.2017
5/5

Great food and nice people

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Chasa Fulkerson
google
03.05.2017
5/5

This first time I ate here I had a pork bbq sandwich. This time I had the four piece chicken finger meal with fries. Warning the portions may be smaller than you are used to. However the food is good. Not only did I have the chicken fingers. I also had dessert. Get the Chocolate Peanut butter Fig cake! The fig icing/jam is soooo good! Also, the chicken sauce is really good! I used every bit of it. It had a Vinaigrette taste to it.Even though I thought the portion was small. It was the perfect amount for me. It filled me up. Someone else it might not be enough for. I can’t wait to go back here. Oh and Buddy is the cutest sweetest thing ever!FYI: There really isn’t any seating. Maybe one table outside. Instagram: @chasafulkerson Rumbl: @chasa

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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joe musulman
google
02.06.2017
5/5

STOPPED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO SEE BUDDY AND GET 2 LARGE BAR- B QUE'S TO GO. OH MY GOSH, CAN'T BELIEVE IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO FIND OUT HOW DELICIOUS HIS FOOD IS. INCREDIBLE BAR-B QUE!!!! I CALL IT GO OLE DOWN HOME SOUTHERN BAR-B QUE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ESTABLISHMENT. JM

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
BH
B Hoot
google
02.05.2017
5/5

Just went to Buddy's for the first time! They let us sit inside and eat at the counter since it was so cold outside! Not only was the food fantastic, we had the burgers and onion rings, but the staff was so friendly and Buddy was a hoot and a half!! Great stories and the chocolate cake was delicious, as was his new fig cake! Great experience!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Marshall Mooney
google
01.27.2017
5/5

Great little hole in the wall type place. If more people went to this place then even more people would go. If that makes sense.... Anyway, spread the word.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
JH
Jairus Higginbotham
google
01.11.2017
5/5

Very good food...very friendly staff

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
EE
Erica England
google
11.21.2016
1/5

First time. I bought 2 half a chicken and half slab of ribs. My kids young teeth were able to Chewy their ribs. But we trash the chicken. Now the bbq sauce was pretty good.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
Mw
Michael wilbanks
google
11.18.2016
4/5

BBQ is always wonderful! Much rather eat Buddy's than BBQ from a chain.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
SH
Silvia Herrera
google
11.06.2016
5/5

Best barbecue that I've tasted so far !The pork barbeque sandwich was amazing.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
SS
Sophia Starks
google
10.07.2016
1/5

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I probably should have read the reviews 1st anyways. End up canceling my entire order because whoever answers the phone was having a bad day.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
LM
Lindsay McCay
google
08.24.2016
4/5

Used to love this place above ALL others, but not so much now... service is kinda shotty & food isn't good enough to cover it.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
VJ
Veronica Jacobs
google
08.04.2016
2/5

Food was good but because of cleaning issues wont go back.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
DL
Darla Lawson
google
06.21.2016
3/5

Food was ok and too expensive

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
TA
Tiff A
google
06.04.2016
1/5

Awful customer service. Ended up canceling our order because we realized we wouldn’t have enjoyed it after such a rude experience.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
SD
Stephanie Davis
google
05.13.2016
5/5

Delicious local bbq! Always will be my fave bbq joint!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
BC
Bart Cox
google
04.27.2016
5/5

And I are it's good and dirty so the barbecue is got great! Love love love it

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
PV
Penny Vance
google
03.24.2016
5/5

delish

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
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Eddis Lucian
google
03.22.2016
5/5

The food is regularly fresh and delightful, workers gives awesome customer service. I really like how neat it is and vibes. Will visit here again.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
YH
Y Hancock
google
03.02.2016
5/5

The place offers a nice variety of delicious food. I enjoyed dining here. Employees are always very friendly, rates are reasonable and the spot is always well organised.

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
GC
Ginny Cann
google
01.25.2016
5/5

The best place!! Great service too!!!

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
JF
Jeffery Foster
google
01.22.2016
5/5

The food was hot and delicious and the service was great

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
JB
Jaliyah Bryant
google
01.09.2016
5/5

THIS IS MY FAVORITE FOOD PLACE. I go here every Saturday to get a pork sandwich with fries.I love this place tell everyone about it

Buddy`s Bar-b-que
JD
Jeff Dorough
google
01.06.2016
5/5

To me this is what a bbq joint should be like. And is it's awesome!

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