Saw's Juke joint

I love this place every time I visit Alabama I try an eat here. My favorite is the pulled pork

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Great food.

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A great neighborhood BBQ spot. Everything you could ask for from a hole in the wall. Will go back again soon.

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First time eating at this establishment. I'm not a BBQ gal but my husband is. We ordered SAW's sampler, and the portion size will feed two people with no problem. The meats are moist, tender and seasoned very well drizzled with tasty BBQ sauce. We will definitely return!!! More...

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The “q” is always excellent- the service is fast and friendly- and the environment is authentic. I eat here regularly and always enjoy.

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ITS FIRE... Super delicious and the meat is so tender!

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Out of this world, everything is world class from fried pickles, to bbq chips, or their famous wings with the white sauce drizzle. Friendly servers, generous portions, low prices, best lunch spot in the state of Alabama honestly. More...

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Saws juke joint is top notch pulled pork!  The pork and greens which is served over a bed of cheese grits is outstanding!  The joint is half music bar and half killer BBQ ! It's a must stop if in Birmingham Alabama! We got take out so can't really comment on service but the people seemed nice and it looks cool in side More...

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mouth watering bbq. collards were a lil salty. fast service.

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Saw's BBQ - BBQ - Homewood-Birmingham, AL - 4.5 StarsEvery drive through the Deep South on our way to Georgia always leads us to BBQ, and we usually end up in Lynyrd Skynyrd's favorite state when we "democratically elect" to chow down on "A Rack o'Bama. " In fact, we rarely eat anything else, and when the Bible Belt Blue Blatherings made us feel "blue" with a complete dearth of food options in neighboring Mississippi, we sought to "break fast" after a minuscule Hardee's breakfast, even if we meant we had to "break" for Homewood "fast" given the 3pm closing time. Despite having been burned by an inaccurate Yelp opening hours listing in Meridian while facing the choice of stopping in the mile-away Tuscaloosa or continuing in hope Saw's would be open, the reviews from eminent local journalists made the risk worthwhile. And when we arrived at 2pm to find Saw's wide open and staffed by a bearded African-American gentleman with a black apron, we knew we could sing "Lord I'm comin' home to you!"It's not "throwing pearls before swine" to order something besides pork in Alabama, because the local specialty seems to be smoked chicken with a white as a North Dakotan mayonnaise-horseradish sauce. But since I also wanted to taste their pulled pork and ribs while I had the chance, I thought "¿Por qué no los tres?" and ordered a giant combo plate of all three with two sides and cornbread, knowing this time I would have stomach space before and after. A vinegar-based coleslaw was a very safe bet, but sadly, the green beans were "had beens" rather than "has beens" in the kitchen, and I had to reluctantly change to baked beans. Before we could drawl out a verse of "Sweet Home Alabama," a platter piled higher than any of the pileups on the loudly customer-officiated Saints-Panthers football game trotted out of the kitchen and drew envious looks from my familial dining companions who had only ordered smaller meals each.The baked beans were not "rad beens," but definitely a notch above generic versions, with a more homemade texture and some flecks of pulled pork compensating somewhat for the spartan seasonings. The coleslaw was sour and vegetable-heavy with a pale yellow curry-like color reminiscent of chow chow relish, and proved a refreshing foil for the tripartite carnivorous assault to come. The pulled pork was stringy and only moderately chewy, the edges flecked with smoke and adequately juicy. The ribs were thicker than Jeff Bezos' wallet, their size the only detriment to their juiciness as the meat on the joint near the bone got slightly tougher, but elsewhere they were the perfect balance between chew, fat, and meltingly tender meat with a delectably sour sauce that ranks among the finer I've eaten in the state. But the real star is the born and raised Alabaman white chicken, the meat the juiciest on the plate and almost defying logic as moisture seems to seep out of the flesh while it's being cut or chewed, the skin and edges of the thighs drying out only just enough to become crispy, and the white sauce smoothly insulating the meat while also soaking up the heavily black pepper-perfumed rub into its subtle flavor profile.As I sopped up the streaks of white and red on the Styrofoam platter with the rustic homemade cornbread, I gazed proudly around the graffiti-strewn side wall and framed newspapers all over the main wall, thinking just about every single boast was well-deserved. It wasn't completely perfect, but Saw's ranks among the finest BBQ adventures in this state out of the five we've now undertaken. We were gladdened to see that they took the trouble to open at all on Sundays, even covering up the "Closed" sticker by the word "Sunday" with their new hours in classically BBQ slipshod fashion, to bring us heaven's food on the Lord's Day. More...

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Excellent, hole in the wall but the best suprise of the trip. Great food, friendly staff, and fun environment. If you are in town and love down to earth sides with excellent BBQ, visit here.

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Best ribs in town

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Much better than "Cats" I'll come here again and again

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Always great food and staff!

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This is what I want when I think of BBQ. The place is just what I want my BBQ restaurant to be. It started when we walked in the door. The climate was warm, I mean temperature warm. Not necessarily hot but almost to the point where you want to eat and leave. The lady that greeted us when we approached the counter was friendly but all business. She almost told us to hurry up without saying those words. The brisket, greens and pink eyed peas ( they were black eyed peas) were all delicious. I had a PBR to wash it all down. The people working were busy but polite. I don't need somebody to be overly nice to me when I got to a great BBQ restaurant. I am there for the food and this place nailed it. If you ever get a chance to stop by here, you will get what you came for, a lot of good food, in a quick amount of time, and you will not leave here hungry. I will certainly be back. More...

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The Absolute BEST BBQ I've ever eaten in my life! A must go to if in Birmingham.

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So reliability good

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Great food and atmosphere. Being from NC where BBQ is king, the pork was tender and their Saw's Sauce was just what it needed to kick the sandwich up a notch. Staff was nice and personable, since was my first time they took the time to offer suggestions and run through their menu. More...

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Best BBQ in the area

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The banana pudding here is so very good! I did just have a burger at The Highlands location and it was juicy and quite tasty!!

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We brought my grandmother for the first birthday after my grandfather passed away and the entire place sang her happy birthday, to all the guys from Mack who made that a great experience for her a huge and much deserved THANK YOU! !!!! The food as always was amazing and the atmosphere is so quaint and wonderful!!!! More...

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Saws was recommended by the hotel we stayed at in the area. The place is a little dated and dingy but the food that came out was mouth watering. The blues music in the background was a nice added touch. Everything on my sampler plate was really good but our favorite was the chicken leg smothered in white BBQ sauce. Service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place! More...

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Chicken; The red headed step child of bbq no more.   Saws has perfected the succulent smoke of this typically dense and dry bird.  Sure, you can bread your breast or deep fry the flightless one or gussy up a gobbler with all sorts of holiday brines...  but what Saws has perfected is a featured headliner --- slathered in a white wonderland of chicken bbq sauce.  Sweet tea not too sweet and sides plentiful.  A big smile and a bigger meal wait for you at Saws. More...

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Better be hungry when you go. This place is great

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Best BBQ I've had in Birmingham. The atmosphere is so cozy, it feels like I'm at a mom and pop shop and I just absolutely adore it. I'll go here as much as I can on my lunch break if it's not too packed! More...

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awesome food. we drive an hr to eat there

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This location is near my house. And I try to enjoy it whenever I can. I’ve always found the service acceptable, reasonably fast, and the food outstanding. If you’re from out of town in search of BBQ, this place needs to go to the top of your list. More...

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Tied with Uncle Sam’s as my favorite ribs in Birmingham

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Pulled pork was amazing and my buddy had this stuffed potato. Extremely fast service. Even with the large group we brought in I had my plate within 5 min of my rear touching the seat. Overall it was pretty fantastic...

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Meat was extremely tender so that's what you come for. Sides were a little small to me and the bread was cheap. Kids menu is one thing.

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Some of the best bbq in Alabama...smoked wings are great!

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We have tried the other places, the imposters, the new kids on the block and the wannabees but we always come back to Saw's. A person cannot put into words the sheer joy of a Saw's pulled pork sandwich. If I had a last meal granted to me on death row it would be everything on Saw's menu. And the people here are the best, friendliest, most helpful and appreciative hosts in town, especially Miss Sharon (or is it Cheryl?). When they get busy and the line goes out onto the sidewalk, no one freaks out - they keep on smiling. Thank you, Saw's. More...

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food was great. the staff is very friendly and helpful when ordering.

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This place OMG so so so delicious!  I was in town for a visit and happened to magically find this place!  It was so good I went back the next day when they opened!  I'll be seeing you again if I ever get back that way!!!  Pulled pork sandwich was amazing as were all the sides I ordered! More...

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My favorite bbq

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Very goodLots of meat of the sandwiches

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Freakin best pulled pork I've ever had. So tender and juicy. Sauces were the bomb and potato salad made with mustard/mayo just like my moms

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May very be the best BBQ restaurant we've visited yet!

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Very good. Ribs, Chicken and Pulled Pork was amazing. Was in town for the UAB vs. Rice game and wanted to find a local place to eat.

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Actually this is the one I ate at, heard about it on Triple D I believe. Totally awesome, chicken is great, good sauce, slaw, beans. GREAT

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Saws is the abosolutr best BBQ in Alabama! You can visit any one of their three locations in Birmingham, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. All of their locations have different menus, but the Homewood location has amazing ribs that completely fall of the bone. Downtown in Avondale they have a pork and greens plate that is phenomenal. This is a must try if you are in the Birmingham area! More...

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Awesome food! Excellent Hospitality and service!

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Outstanding food great friendly service. They come in fast, but you gonna walk out slow

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Where has white bbq sauce been all my life? Wow, loved it. The pulled pork was good and didn't not come with sauce on it. The ribs seemed very fatty to me but the sauce was good . The chicken was quite charred but the sauce made the chicken amazing. The turnip greens were better than most. The Cole slaw didn't have mayo which is how I like it but I am in the south. I did not like the deviled eggs as they were bitter and had a similar flavor to the  Cole slaw. More...

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This is legitimately the best barbecue in Birmingham. I don't care what anyone else says. Make sure to get the barbecue chicken with the white sauce (mayonnaise based). It is the specialty of Northern Alabama and also of this place. The chicken is so full of smokey flavor and so tender, even the white meat. And the sweet and tangy white sauce is a great complement. The ribs were also good. They were fall off the bone tender (so I think they were braised first). More...

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