Roadside 'que

Was in the area for a weekend getaway and had a craving for BBQ and foind this llace through Google and was excited to see German Potato Salad on the menu. We took a chance and it was absolutely delicious. The pork was excellently smoked and I loved the choice of sauces (I opted for tangy vinegar and Alabama white sauce). The mac n cheese was so creamy and delicious. But, the star of the show was the German potato salad with it's perfectly tangy dressing and warm potatoes and onions. I also enjoyed the craft beer recommended by the owner that perfectly complimented the meal. If I am ever back in the area, this will definitely be my first stop!

Amazing people running this roadside BBQ. Greeted with true southern hospitality and wonder smells of slow cooked meat. The warm potato salad is a must! (I hate potato salad typically) BUT this is tossed in a warm vinegar base and just delicious. Got the ribs and the Alabama sauce, the macaroni was perfect, and also noted the owner has great hair.

We were on our way home from the mountains and decided to stop for dinner but wanted something local. Trust me when I say this is so worth the stop off the interstate for really good food. The ski theme I like, just not a lot of table options, very small dining area. There is a bar which was nice. We were greeted by one of the owners, and he did a great job informing us about the menu and options available (meat wise). My husband ordered the brisket, mac n cheese, and the beans. I ordered the chicken, the warm potato salad, and I was intrigued with the Brussels sprout hash so I wanted to try that too. The brisket was excellent! It had a great smoky flavor, and not too fatty, our preference is lean brisket. The red sauce with the brisket had a slight bit of heat to it, just enough, and was very tasty. Definitely not a bottled sauce. The beans were really good also, unlike a traditional baked bean at a bbq joint. We were informed when we ordered that the Mac n cheese had a homemade sauce and you could definitely tell it was! So flavorful and the type noodle used holds all that flavor in. The warm potato salad may not “look” visually appealing, but again, trust me when I say it was soooo good. The chicken also had a great smoked flavor, and the white sauce that accompanied it was a bit different than any I’ve had, but very tasty. The Brussel hash was good, but probably the thing I enjoyed the least, if I had to say. All in all, well worth the stop and would love to stop here again whenever we may be passing through. The outside does not give justice to the amazing food being served inside!

Don’t judge the place when you first walk in. Not to criticize the surroundings, they are clean and well kept, but the food is simply much higher class and quality than what you expect from a place with a roll of paper towels on the table. The chicken sandwich was absolutely the best chicken sandwich I had ever tasted. So good in fact that we asked for, and bought, a pint of a white sauce that was on it. The BBQ nachos, that we tried on a whim, will now be the benchmark that all other nachos are measured against.

Roadside Que is a must-stop when in Fort Payne. The young man up front, Alex was super knowledgeable about the menu and specials, and answered all of our questions before we could ask them. My husband ordered the rib lunch, and they were fall-off-the-bone tender and perfectly seasoned. He got a side of coleslaw that was excellent as well. It had a little kick to it that he loved. I had the dinner plate with pork, Brussel sprouts, and German potato salad. The pork was fantastic, and didn't even need sauce (although it was awesome too). The Brussels and potato salad were perfect. The owner greeted us, then came back around to chat a minute. He was super nice and welcoming, then gave us some tips on how to spend the rest of our day. We took his advice and drove down the Canyon Rim Parkway. It was breathtaking. We had a great day to follow our excellent lunch. 10/10 highly recommend!!

8.5/10 for the barbeque, sauces, and sides. Totally worth checking out. Roadside prides itself on delivering BBQ that's full of flavor, not greasy, and ethically sourced. The brisket, pulled pork, and sides were definitely the cream of the crop. All were tender, full of flavor, and well seasoned. The Ribs were very good with a rich and crisp seasoned bark, however the meat was not falling off the bone. This is a compromise made in order to deliver something that's not dripping in grease, so this comes down to preference. Either way everything here is sure to satisfy, and you can't go wrong with the food, people or atmosphere. Roadside can easily establish themselves as a staple of Fort Payne.

Delicious! Mac and Cheese was so good. The chicken sandwich, brisket, and shrimp poboy were all awesome! And this momma REALLY appreciated the wine on tap! The kids and my husband also enjoyed the board games!!

THE BEST BRISKET IN ALABAMA! There aren't many places that have better brisket than pulled pork, but this is one of them. Incredible flavor and tenderness. Be prepared for non-traditional sides, like Warm German Potato Salad and Brussel Sprout Hash. Did I mention how good the brisket is?