
Merrill's BBQ
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About Merrill's BBQ
Merrill's BBQ is a barbecue restaurant on Forrest Ave in Gadsden, in the Alabama City area. The menu runs beyond the standard BBQ sandwich to pulled pork sandwiches, smoked chicken, and BBQ pork plates, alongside a hamburger, cheeseburger, and roast beef sandwich for non-barbecue orders. Sides include mac and cheese, slaw, potato salad, and baked beans, and cornbread comes with meals. Out of 47 items on the menu, the kitchen covers both smoked meats and short-order standards. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken, and a table wait is common, sometimes stretching to two and a half hours. The restaurant opens Monday through Friday and stays closed on weekends.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
47 dishes · mains $1–37- BBQ Sandwich$7.99
- Hamburger$8.98
- Cheeseburger$9.98
- Roast Beef Sandwich$8.98
- Smoked Ham Sandwich$8.98
- Smoked Chicken Sandwich$8.98
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, tangy bbq sauce and roast beef sandwich.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, tangy bbq sauce and roast beef sandwich.
Customer Review Summary
Pork barbecue is the main draw, with reviewers praising a tender BBQ pork sandwich, a pulled pork sandwich, and a tangy sauce one diner calls a favorite. Close behind are the sides, especially a mac and cheese that one reviewer says tastes homemade, along with slaw, baked beans, and cornbread. The burgers and cheeseburger earn their own praise as traditional and tasty, and one diner puts the roast beef sandwich above a chain's version. Many of the happiest reviews come from travelers passing through, and several describe friendly staff and food that arrives fast. The main complaint is from one reviewer who ordered a BBQ salad and found little barbecue on it, then learned the ribs were out for several days. Another mentions a long wait for a rib plate. One road-tripper recalls being allowed to sample the slaw and potato salad.
Customer Review Summary
Pork barbecue is the main draw, with reviewers praising a tender BBQ pork sandwich, a pulled pork sandwich, and a tangy sauce one diner calls a favorite. Close behind are the sides, especially a mac and cheese that one reviewer says tastes homemade, along with slaw, baked beans, and cornbread. The burgers and cheeseburger earn their own praise as traditional and tasty, and one diner puts the roast beef sandwich above a chain's version. Many of the happiest reviews come from travelers passing through, and several describe friendly staff and food that arrives fast. The main complaint is from one reviewer who ordered a BBQ salad and found little barbecue on it, then learned the ribs were out for several days. Another mentions a long wait for a rib plate. One road-tripper recalls being allowed to sample the slaw and potato salad.
Featured reviews
- Adam Dozier
“Nice little place here. Great burgers among other food. I stopped by to review the cheeseburger. Catch the video review at Bama Burger Reviews on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.”
- Chris Honeycutt
“Headin’ back from Georgia today with my belly rumblin’ like a freight train, I went huntin’ for a BBQ sandwich. Stumbled across this little gem online, and buddy, it was every bit as good as folks claimed. Service was top‑notch, and they even let us sample the slaw and potato salad—both of ’em downright phenomenal. If I hung my hat in Gadsden, this joint would be on my weekly roundup list without question.”
- Coraline
“Some of the best food I have ever eaten and I don’t say that often ngl the Mac and cheese taste better then how mom makes everything taste homemade and I think it is which makes it better 100000/10 and cheap for the things that they have”
- David Ford
“Merrill's is a great choice when around the Alabama City area. They've got plenty of choices of meats and sides, and you'll get it fast.”
- Paula P.
“Found this little local place by accident while traveling and, oh my goodness, it was delicious!! My husband loved his pulled pork sandwich and I got the smoked chicken and Mac and cheese. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. If you're in the area and hungry for bbq, don't miss this little local gem!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Casual
- Serves comfort food
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Dining options· 3
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Quiet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- Has drive-through
- Highlights· 1
- Serves local speciality
- Crowd· 1
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Barbecue restaurants near Merrill's BBQ
- Rib Bones4.34621.6 mi$10–20
tender smoked ribs, fried green tomatoes, baked beans
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill's BBQ | 4.5602 | — | $10–20 | pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, tangy bbq sauce |
| Rib Bones | 4.3462 | 1.6 mi | $10–20 | tender smoked ribs, fried green tomatoes, baked beans |
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