As most have said, the BBQ was very much lackluster. I live near Lakewood so when I saw this place pop up I was pumped. So pumped that I went the day before they opened to get a look at the place. I saw the employees inside preparing for opening day putting slabs of ribs in foil and into what looked to be some type of warmer. Still, I was anxious to try it so I came back with my girl the next day to give it a go. We got a full slab of ribs with no sauce (to get an idea of the meat flavor) and the baked beans and regular smoked Mac n cheese.
The employees were nice but like someone else said, being that it was their first day own they weren't very energetic our hospitable. They mainly held side conversations with one another and didn't engage the customers. We took our food to go as the inside of the restaurant wasn't much of a welcoming atmosphere. When got home and cracked the seal on the container we were underwhelmed. The ribs were very dry and had no seasoning that we could taste. I forget what sauce we got on the side but it had a very vinegar like taste and was as watery as vinegar. Not really saucy and it didn't "stick to the meat".
Feeling let down by that we tore into the sides. The baked beans were pretty basic. The highly touted smoked Mac n cheese was a complete letdown. First, considering we ordered the full slab that comes with two sides, the sides were in the smallest stingiest container I've ever seen. You'd think the size would coincide with the amount of meat we got. Second, it was a good thing they were so small because that Mac was awful. Loaded with smoke flavor but not cheesy at all. I wanted to love this place but I couldn't fake it. I don't want to write this place off so maybe I'll keep an eye on the reviews and see if they improve. I just can't see myself spending that kind of money off such poor food and experience. Til then I'll stick to the BBQ joints in the hood or Famous Dave's