You know Adamson's BBQ is going to be great when you see a lineup on a cold day before they even open. The place is located in a somewhat odd neighborhood - a somewhat industrial area with warehouses, and contruction-type companies. It is also kind of out of the way, so you probably won't know it's there unless you know where to look beforehand.
I waited in line for about 20 minutes before I get to order. I did not have any issues finding a spot to eat since I got there early.
I ordered half pound of brisket and half pound of pulled pork just for myself, and it came with some pickles and bread. It was definitely a bit too much food for 1 person but I managed to finish all the meat.
Both the brisket and the pulled pork are very tender - a must have feature for great BBQ. Personally I liked the pulled pork way better than the brisket, the brisket being the thing most people rave about. I just find the pulled pork way more flavorful and satisfying.
So why only 4-stars? It's somewhat due to the location, somewhat due to the fact that are only open for lunch (technically they are open until they sell out, but they never have enough food to last till dinnertime), and most importantly, the fact that they only have one kind of sauce for the meats - I would like to see some more sauce varieties. I also feel that the food I taste could be better if it was warmer - the brisket is constantly being cut and have been left out and was cold by the time I have it..perhaps a heated table or a less open counter might help.
Overall, I think the food was great and Adamson's is probably the best BBQ in the city, but personally I am not sure if I would make the trek to eat there again.