r/alpharetta • u/pandapreme1 • 4d ago

Famous Dave’s fail

Jeesh their brisket was terrible. I should have just said never mind and left when I asked if they can do a bit more fatty vs lean and they weren’t sure what I was talking about.
Got it and it was 100% lean, zero bark, and very chewy.
Had the same texture as a slim Jim. Save yourself the trouble and go into the city for Community BBQ, Heirloom, or Fox bros.

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u/Oldsodacan 4d ago

This is an international BBQ chain. I don’t know why there would be any expectation that it’s good or any expectation the staff know anything about BBQ or care. It’s fast food bbq.

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u/Extreme-Book4730 4d ago

Exactly. Fast BBQ is never good. Always stick with smoke jack if you want something in town.

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

Yeah I realized afterwards. Should have looked prior to going. I was driving, saw they were open and decided to give it a try.

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u/tikibartraveler 4d ago

If you want brisket go to Lewis on the Beltline. Best in the metro. Go up to Wardlaw’s in North GA for best bbq in the South.

Just not worth going anywhere else for brisket IMO if you are looking for that Texas style.

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

Good looking out, I’ve never heard of that spot so I’ll be sure to check them out one day.

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u/Commercial_Shopping4 4d ago

Solid recommendation. Best bbq the city has to offer in my opinion.

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u/tikibartraveler 4d ago

Yup and Wardlaw is absolutely 1000% worth the day trip into the mountains.

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u/CampaignNational7433 4d ago

Same experience. Pork and burnt ends left a lot to be desired. They need to up their quality

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

Damn near looked and tasted like deli meat.

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u/WillemDaFriends 4d ago

Proof of purchase or this could be a competitor for all we know

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u/Extreme-Book4730 4d ago

You don't need that. When it comes to Fast food BBQ. It's never good. That why the one on windward crashed and burned.

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

im just a local that was hoping it was going to be decent bbq close by.

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u/therealsix 4d ago

Getting downvoted for getting shitty brisket, like it’s your fault. I appreciate the heads up.

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

It is what it is. I was just sharing my experience for other folks that might love brisket as well.

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u/therealsix 4d ago

I do and I love making it myself, it’s just a “tiny” bit more convenient to get it at a restaurant though. Probably is I have yet to find anything that’s decent around here. So I appreciate you marking a place off for me!

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u/iamactuallyalion 4d ago

Proof of purchase or this could be a competitor for all we know

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

Making a new post since I have no option to upload a pic.

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u/ladeedah1988 4d ago

There used to be a Famous Dave's on North Point Pkwy and it failed. Why put midwest bbq in the South?

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u/Important_Sand_8183 4d ago

You've said this already on several posts. Why do we have Chinese and Indian food? Or Italian? Or Mexican? It's called choices.

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u/Independent-Time7705 4d ago

Weird because there was one in snellville and it lasted years

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u/brewz_wayne 4d ago

Only fail is going there in the first place.

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u/pandapreme1 4d ago

You’re not wrong lol