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| - Yes, yes, yes. Bill Sandweg has done it again.
I have been in love with his glorious coffeeshop, Copper Star Coffee, for years. When I heard him mention a new BBQ joint earlier this summer, I tucked away that bit of information in the back of my mind and waited patiently to learn more about it. The soft opening of Circle H Barbeque was this past Monday, and today, my fiancé and I stopped in today for lunch.
Right off the bat, we were pleased to see a few cars in the lot, including three Phoenix Police vehicles. I don't know what it is, but Phoenix PD always seem to know of the good lunch spots, so seeing them there already was a nice treat. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by Clarissa, my favorite barista from Copper Star. It was so nice to see her there in the hostess role. We chatted briefly and she took us to our table. While we waited for our server, we admired the restaurant. Thankfully, it doesn't look like a Taco Cabana any longer! The floors are polished concrete, the tables are rustic-looking wood four-tops, each branded with the Circle H logo. Above, the beams are exposed. There's also a patio, which I'm anxious to enjoy.
After looking over the menu and drooling over each item, we placed our order with our server, who was very friendly. He told us about a few things on the men and explained that a few weren't yet available, such as the three-layer Dr. Pepper cake. I am SO looking forward to trying that once it's available! I ordered the BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Bryan ordered the Brisket sandwich, each with fries. After waiting only a short while, our food was brought out in little plastic baskets lined with checked paper. The sandwiches, served on warm, soft potato buns, were piled high with meat and had a bit of sauce already on, with a small ramekin of extra sauce on the side. They were each accompanied by large servings of really delicious fries. In short, the food is amazing. Both meats were tender, flavorful, and had a really gorgeous smoky flavor. And the BBQ sauce? Wow. So, so good. Tangy, sweet, and just really, really good. We are both excited to try so many other things on the menu! Our bill, which included two sandwiches and two drinks, came to just $21 and change. What a bargain!
Word to the wise: Arrive hungry. The portions are generous, and even if you're full, you'll fight to finish every last bite. Yeah, it's THAT good. Also, try dipping your fries in the BBQ sauce. Heavenly.
Bill has done a really great job with Circle H and we are so excited to introduce it to family and friends and to visit often. Keep up the great work!
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