Shed's BBQ

I need to stop announcing that I've "never had good BBQ" in New England, because it simply isn't true anymore. I work in DTX and have seen my coworkers grabbing Shed's takeout for a few weeks, and finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I was very surprised to see it so quiet around 12:30 (peak lunch in DTX) so I'm hoping that's not a bad omen.First thing I love: you can place an order online and schedule a pick up. This is a big deal to me, as I usually only have a little bit of time to go and grab lunch AND it gives me plenty of time to stress over what to get while still at my desk (anyone else get ordering anxiety?) - 10 points for Shed's.I got a quinoa bowl with the sliced brisket, corn, coleslaw, and some veggies. I was thrilled to see the selection of BBQ sauces included some "traditional TX sauce" (thin, not super sweet, flavorful). Everything was fresh and delicious, and DAMN, the smoke rings on dat brisket. I wish there were options to maybe have two different meats on a bowl, as I would have loved to try more than one, but I guess I just have to come back. The bowl itself came with a sort of BBQ aioli, but I had to add tons of TX BBQ sauce for nostalgia purposes. My BBQ overall was very good, but is still not quite the same as being home.Pro Tip: they have a huge frito pie section when you first get in, and I recently learned this is not a normal food item for New Englanders. Try it. It sounds like an artery clog waiting to happen, but it is truly one of the crappy Texas foods I miss most, and isn't as good when you try to make it yourself at home. Think: Fritos, chili, cheese, consume. More...

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my family thought the food was delicious

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I just had the most delicious sliced Brisket sandwich!!!

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Excellent sides; they also have healthy (and vegetarian) options!

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I just went to Shed's BBQ for lunch. San Antonio people cooking! It was outstanding! Best I've had in Massachusetts! Thank you!

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It's good. It's delicious, though somewhat predictable. I think I need to try more before accurately reviewing the food.

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The food was great and a wide variety of sides. I had the expresso BBQ sauce which was smoky, Rich and flavorful

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My office brought Shed's in for lunch today and I've gone from having no idea they existed to a total devoteé. Just wish they were open for more than lunch!

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Stopped in today to give it a try. It was DELISH. So many items but so little tummy. lol Thank you for a nice lunch. I will DEF be back to try all the items that I didn't have room for.

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Best Thanksgiving dinner ever!!!!!!! From order to pick up Sheds was a pleasure to deal with. All 30 guests were in heaven with the flavors. Get your catering order in! They are amazing More...

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I may have overdone it for lunch with the two meat platter but I wanted to get a start at trying it all. I was mostly psyched for the ribs and they were great, but it was the chopped brisket that made me really happy. Looking forward to this becoming a regular lunch haunt, but I'll probably stick to sandwiches or the mac and cheese bowl in the future. Looking forward to trying the pulled pork and the sausages, but it might be difficult not ordering the chopped brisket. More...

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Perfect Ribs!

Just what a BBQ Joint should look like.

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Amazing!
Just what downtown crossing needed- award worthy BBQ!

Will be a regular lunch spot for sure- well done Shed's!

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I've been in a couple of times and it's consistently delicious, regardless of what you order. From chicken to ribs to pulled pork to sausage, there's good smoke on everything and the sides are really solid and diverse.

You won't get a better combination of food quality and great service from any BBQ spot in the Boston area. I cannot recommend enough to those who haven't tried it, to do so! More...

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Definitely the best BBQ place in Boston. Their Brisket is perfect.

I think there are some weaknesses with their sauce. The only one that stands out as okay is the Texas dipping sauce. The pulled pork is dry and the one with the sauce doesn't taste that good. The ribs are good, but they aren't tender and could use more flavor and smoke. The fried pickles are really good but too salty, and I'm not sure how much they pay attention the quality of the pickle since it can be covered by batter.

Overall best experience you can have in Boston. More...

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Tasty, solid barbecue joint. Mac and cheese is good, their power greens base is awesome when I want to feel a bit healthier. The brisket is my go-to meat. A bit expensive and indulgent for a workday lunch, but love it when I go. More...

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The sliced brisket sandwich is as good as it gets.  It's not cheap at $11, but that includes a generous side.  The meat is lean, tender, and juicy.  The rolls are not too large and you have a choice of BBQ sauces to put on your sandwich.  This sandwich is better than anything you will get at the more expensive Sam LaGrassa's a few yards away. More...

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Ain't too bad BBQ. Really great location, to have even halfway decent BBQ downtown is nice. I actually like the cafeteria style service. I think so many more restaurants could benefit from embracing cafeteria style. It's just so easy and actually enhances the dining experience when done right, more so than well attended table service. Well that just about sums it up, don't it. More...

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Came here a quick lunch break the other day. I got the pulled pork plate. It comes with two sides which I chose Mac and cheese and cole slaw. And cornbread! Cornbread was delicious. Cole slaw paired excellent with the meat. Pretty fairly priced as well and they have a slew of BBQ sauces to choose from that are self serve! Would recommend this place if you're in the mood for BBQ More...

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Barbecue is spot on. Came in because of the ad. I have a smoker at home and the pulled pork better than most other places, especially for the price. Pork portion was more than expected. I will definitely be coming back!Place is great and very clean. Service is nice. Only thing that would make it better would be: - Beer - Kaiser rolls instead of hamburger buns More...

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When a caterer cancels on you eight weeks before the wedding you don't expect it to be the best thing that could happen.  Shed's took us on and they were phenomenal.  A well travelled (and well fed) friend said, "It was the best wedding buffet food I've ever had... may even be the best buffet I've ever had -- wedding or restaurant."  And that's just for starters.  Shed's took care of everything: cocktail hour, servers, chairs for the outdoor ceremony, table settings, clean up...you name it.  They handled many details you'd expect a wedding planner to cover.  The owners and staff were delightful.  It was clear the staff loved working for Shed's.  I can't praise them enough. A year has gone by and I still can't get over how they nailed every detail of the event.  They made the day! More...

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It kept showing up as an "ad" when I'd search for lunch and I finally gave in today for lunch. Shed's is located near Downtown Crossing and so a barbecue place in downtown Boston is going to be interesting. I had a low expectation but it was nicely exceeded today.Brisket was quite moist though covered in sauce. Decent flavor and consistency, maybe a little too sauced but still decent.For sides, the mac & cheese was very good. Not too much cheese, plenty of flavor and the noodles were firm. Cole slaw was good. Tart with an appropriate amount of mayonnaise. Maybe some more celery seed would be nice but that's just how I make my own. Corn bread was excellent. Firm, moist, not sweet.Restaurant is clean and well maintained. It's not obvious walking in that it's not table service but I figured it out promptly. More...

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I eat lunch here often.The food is superb.The employees always get it right and have a welcoming smile.Love the pulled pork and mac cheese. The pork comes dry so you can spice it up yourself. More...

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Love this place! Great Brisket and Ribs!Fun atmosphere! Great Catering too!Glad they are open till 8 on Thursday and Friday! Great Taco Tuesday!! Brisket tacos, homemade guac, Shed's pico...delicious! More...

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Best bbq meat in town. The owner was there when I went for lunch and he was telling me how they smoke all their meats overnight in these big fancy smokers. I would recommend the brisket with the molasses bbq sauce. Mac and cheese is delish and I could probably eat an entire tray of the cornbread. And if your into deserts like me, get the berry cobbler. I think this place is a gem. There's no bbq in the downtown area and this beyond satisfies my bbq cravings. More...

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Shed's is my favorite lunch spot downtown. The BBQ classics are really good if you're craving them (I LOVE the chopped brisket, cornbread, potato salad, brisket chili). If you're in a lighter mood they even have veggie bowls which are great with turkey (my favorite) or pulled chicken. All in a fun, casual, super clean atmosphere that is perfect for groups of co-workers. I even stop by during evening hours sometimes when I just don't feel like cooking. More...

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Saw these guys on Phantom Gourmet so decided to try it out. Finally, a legit BBQ joint in downtown Boston. Brisket and chili were my picks. ..consider myself a chili conosseuir so when I say it was bomb don't take that likely. In addition to the top grub staff is super nice. That makes a difference too. Thanks, ya'll. RT. More...

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So happy that Shed's is now open until 8:00 on Thursday and Friday.   I can visit more often!  Ribs are awesome.   Cole Slaw is fantastic.  Cornbread is wonderful.   Very clean, friendly staff. More...

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Decent BBQ according to this native Texan! Brisket and sauce was good. Had the queso Mac and cheese and potato salad for sides - Mac and cheese was good, the potato salad needed a bit of salt to flavor it up. LOTS of delicious sauces to choose from, which I loved. Over all, I'm happy there's a Texas-style BBQ joint in the city - good addition to Downtown Crossing! More...

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I had a half rack rib plate with Mac and cheese and collard greens and I was NOT disappointed! The portions were good and the taste was even better. Definitely looking forward to another location with later hours, until then I will definitely be back! More...

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I ordered 10 dozen appetizers for a work party, to be delivered. Ordering was a breeze; Diane took time to go over some options with me and was helpful in making final count decisions. Our order was delivered on time by a friendly guy and was well presented on white trays. While the chopped brisket and pimento cheese chips were the clear favorite, the smoked turkey cornbreads were snatched up, as well. Next time, I'll order a few dozen extra because they were a hit! More...

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We love Shed's- it was a welcome addition to the lunch restaurants in downtown crossing area. Relatively expensive for amazing BBQ and quality meat, with a plethora of sides. Usually opt for the platter instead of the sandwich because you can get 2 sides. The variety of sauces is awesome, and allows for even more customization. They always have samples of soups and desserts as you go through the line to order. I've also ordered catering from Shed's too and it was A HUGE HIT!!! So much more exciting than the normal sandwich platters with chips. Tough if you need to cater to vegetarians though, just make sure to get mac&cheese and cole slaw! They messed up the location for delivery which is why I cannot give it 5 stars but they were wonderful in accommodating for their mistake and hand delivered a gift card to my work to apologize. They also invited me to a private event afterwards to sample more from their catering menu. It would be a great place to host a work event, as they serve wine & beer after hours. More...

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Large portions, nice options, good flavors. It's bbq cafeteria-style but it's a nice choice for lunch in the Downtown Crossing area.

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Brisket delicous. Best turkey Ive ever eaten. Beans and corn bread great sides.  Great selection. Service with a smile. Picked up catering menu. .. will look for a reason to have Shed's cater our next event! Cant wait to come back to try some more items off menu. More...

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4.00 starsShed's Smoked BBQ is nice and clean almost to antiseptic. Like others there is no smoke scent present although that may be code in Boston. I had the chopped brisket and the sausages (Hill sausages?). I also loaded up on pickles and onions for my sandwich. I also sampled a couple sauces, NC was good,  I had a side of slaw that was better than most. I'm not a fan of soda but the ginger ale I had was nice.* parking is not an option, have to go to Common lot or other garages.* next time I,m going for ribs.* probably get some sliced brisket.* it is an efficient operation.* I wish they stayed open till 8 pm. More...

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Really great stop for lunch! The crew working was so helpful and inviting. The mac and cheese was incredible! The ribs were cooked perfect and I can't stop thinking about the burnt ends. They were full of flavor. They also offer a nice selection of desserts.  The cornbread was served with a nice honey butter. The cornbread was so moist and delicious. I will return. More...

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Went for the first time a few weeks after they opened their doors. Good clean high quality space with nice seating options and friendly upbeat staff.  The food quality and quantity was good (not like NC, TX or KC) and selections for mains and sides were abundant.  It's nice to have a decent BBQ option in the city and within reach of the financial district.  I'll go back regularly for a fix. More...

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** Food: 4 stars overallChopped brisket is very solid - really good but potentially a little too fatty as others have said.  I'd definitely get it again.Pulled pork is good but a little too fatty as well.Mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, cornbread, smores bars/cookies and baked beans were all kind of bland/average.  They need to take some time to hone the side dishes and make them better.  This is an easy fix.** Operations + staff: 5 starsIt's incredibly difficult to get the operational aspect of a place like this right immediately from day 1.  These guys clearly know what they're doing.  This place is a well-oiled machine that operates as well as a place like Sam LaGrassa's - and you can feel good about getting in and out for a quick lunch and back to work.  This alone gave me good reason to come back.** Hours: 2 starsThey're only open for lunch for now M-F 11am-3pm, but would really hope they will stay open for dinner and on the weekends.  DTX needed a BBQ place! More...

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Someone save me. Because I'm addicted to their brisket. About a year from now, I'm going to be 80 pounds heavier!!Their brisket is moist and tender. Their "chopped brisket", which I think is their version of "Burnt Ends" is out of this world delicious. It's the crisper ends of the brisket, super smokey in flavor and more packed in taste than normal sliced brisket. Their pulled chicken is amazing too!Get their fried pickles, macaroni and cheese, and amazing baked beans. The best $13 I've spent all week! More...

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This is legit BBQ. Only complaint is the small meat portions. Everything else was on point and the sauce selection ran the gamut. Good spot.

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The BBQ is probably the best you will get in Boston. However it is expensive compared to other places.As for food:Stick with the basics, pulled pork, brisket, ribs.  The 'Spicy Texas Links' aren't worth the money. They essentially taste like kielbasa.  The Mac and Cheese is extremely good, however the potatoes leave something to be desired (it is dry and bland).They do an assembly line style serving, and its takeout or sit-down. My friend got the sandwich, and he suggests the plate unless you are sitting down. After about 5 minutes, the bread becomes super soggy and the meal falls apart. More...

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Oh Man!!! This was our first trip to Shed's and it was excellent. The place looked great, the food looked great, and tasted even better. There is no other bbq like this in Boston! I thought I died and went to Texas! I had the brisket and ribs. The meat was so tender, smokey and perfectly cooked, and there are so many sides to choose from (the collard greens  were unbelievable). Plus you get an individual loaf of cornbread with whipped butter. There's a variety of regional sauces which were all tasty, but i say step out and try that South Carolina Mustard, unbelievable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I can't say enough about this place. You have to give it a try! More...

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I ate here and it was fantastic!  Great Bbq, awesome people!  Every one needs to try this place!!

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Really great BBQ. The sides were yummy, brisket smoked overnight to perfection.  The ribs were just right, falling off the bone. .. just perfect. Really great and knowledgeable staff, and Maine Root sodas which pair perfectly! Definitely one of my new go-to picks for lunch, just wish I was closer to it! More...

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Was there, today, for the soft opening and for those of you who were not -  come by tomorrow.  I just came back from Dallas and have to say I expected to be disappointed but, wasn't!  I had the shredded brisket, collards and mac 'n cheese, cornbread and was expecting to have leftovers but ate every bit and wanted to try more.  The brisket was tender and juicy, carmelized and luscious, collards like mom used to make, oh, and I forgot the potato salad that was the best ever......I want the recipe!  Dessert was a brownie with cashews and marshmallows that was rich, moist and perfect!  I am in BIG trouble because it is close and delicious.  Run there, tomorrow, for the grand opening before everyone in town finds out about it!  The lines will be out the door......oops, don't forget, they cater, too!! More...

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