Rebekah Leight

Date was amazing! My husband and I went for date night. We enjoyed every bite. My favorite was the cardamom cornbread! The brisket and ribs and sausage were smoked to perfection.

Rebecca Fletcher

Come to this hungry! The Foldie 10/10 We also ordered the cinnamon roll and it’s pretty big & shareable Staff was great when we asked for recommendations on food and drinks. They got us to try a new drink - the Sazón which is a sweeter drink - perfect for crunching

Nathan

You can't go wrong here!! I have been a couple of times and I make a point to go EVERYTIME I'm in Buffalo. EVERYTHING on the menu is great. The staff members are very friendly and helpful. You HAVE to get at least one Texas Twinkie trust me you will want to take a couple home for later. Get there early or late though as they are very busy when they are open but if you have to stand in line it will be worth your wait.

Rajeev Verma

Food is out of this world; best BBQ period. Excellent service; very friendly. Atmosphere is amazing due to great service at the bar and the folks who are taking order.

Anoop Achuta

Incredible ! Worth the 2.5 hour drive down from Toronto. Still can't get over how perfectly the barbecue pairs with some of my fav Indian flavors ( brisket biryani !! What will they think of next )

Raelynn Moskal

This place is well worth waiting in the line out the door! We went on a Monday evening thinking it wouldn't be very busy. We were wrong! The line moved along quickly and the workers were very friendly and patient. They have a small bar you can sit at as well as some seating inside and outside. Their meats were perfectly cooked and I can't get over how good the mac and cheese was! The only thing I did not personally like was the smoked cauliflower but the smoke flavor was maybe just too much for me.

Rebecca Peng

Best BBQ I’ve ever had, even better than the ones I got from Texas. I got there late and the only options left were flat iron steak and barbacurry beef, with a Brisket biryani rice and cornbread as sides. Food was BOMB and staff are friendly. LOVE LOVE LOVE! I wish I could visit one more time before leaving Buffalo but so sad they only open at 4pm.

Joseph Andrews

Best Barked Brisket in Buffalo. The Flat Iron Steak and pickled onions were a close second. I used every bit of the what I believed to be brioche bread. It was the perfect vehicle to shovel the meat. I will go back even though the price for the amount you get was making you think. Great relaxed atmosphere. The 2 man band was enjoyable and wasn’t too loud. A nice experience.

+5

Molly Johnson

Texas Taste, Southern Style As a partial owner of a BBQ catering business, former Austin resident, and someone who’s visited many of the most iconic Texas BBQ spots, I came in with high expectations—and Southern Junction absolutely delivered. We tried the turkey, brisket (you can choose lean or fatty), pulled pork, the phenomenal Brisket Bimini, mac and cheese, cornbread, and roasted cauliflower. Everything was memorable, balanced in flavor, and expertly smoked. The cauliflower and cornbread in particular stood out—unexpected hits! The ambiance is exactly what you want from a true Tex-ish BBQ joint. As you walk in, you’re greeted with the smell of real blue smoke from the pits and the sound of country music echoing down the painted alleyway. It sets the tone perfectly. You have two options for ordering: the slice-to-order line or table service in the bar area. We chose the latter and found the wait time about the same. Pick what fits your group best. Seating is plentiful both indoors and out. The backyard has a laid-back, casual vibe complete with cornhole—great for groups, families, or a relaxed afternoon hang. The staff was friendly and helpful, rounding out a 5/5 experience. I highly recommend this place whether you’re local, just passing through, or on a BBQ pilgrimage.

+10

Tony Yosick

Fantastic first experience here for brunch. We got two foldies (pastrami and kielbasa), masala potatoes, and a biscuit. All of the sauces were delicious as well. Very flavorful and not too spicy. Great patio space and music. We will have to come back to try the cinnamon roll. Looking forward to trying the dinner menu sometime!

+2

Kyle Matesic

Finally after months of much anticipation my wife and I finally went here for dinner. The hype is real. Best BbQ I’ve ever had. We didn’t know about getting in line to order the food directly from the cutting/serving station. After that was figured out and inquiring with the manager on some recommendations. We were cooking with smoke lol. We ordered the Barbacurry beef, turkey, flat iron, sausage for the meats. All were PHENOMENAL turkey surprised me the most. Sooo juicy. The barbacurry had some heat which was great. The sausage was cheesy and delicious. The flat iron was better than brisket that I’ve had elsewhere. Next time I’ll this brisket. We got 4 sides; the rice, the slaw, the shells & cheese and the cornbread. Cornbread stole the show holy how and the butter they use is amazing. The rice was great. Slaw was a vinegar based also tasty. The shells cheese with some jalapeño was tasty. I got the banana bread pudding for desert. First time I’ve had banana bread pudding. Why have I gone 44 years with never trying it before. Loved it. I wish I came sooner to southern junction. We will be back. The food tastes sooo fresh. Juicy. Delicious !!! Thank you sooo much for a fantastic meal/experience

+3

Kevin Dao

We went an hour before closing to place a takeout order and had a great experience. The food was incredible, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was on point. We ordered three types of meat: chicken, beef, and sausage. We also ordered coleslaw, mac and cheese, biryani rice, coconut curry sauce, and BBQ sauce. The quality and flavor of everything were fantastic. The meats were fresh. The sides were great as well. The sauces tasted amazing. I definitely prefer the coconut curry one. The only thing I probably wouldn't reorder is the mac and cheese. It was just okay. The service was great. The people preparing our tray were welcoming and friendly. We did order a fourth side, but it seemed they forgot to make it for us. We realized this after we returned home with the food. Other than that, we were very satisfied with the service. The price of everything was actually cheaper than what we were predicting as well. Although we didn't dine in, we could tell the vibes of the space were good. We didn't plan to dine in due to the insane amount of people that usually come visit the restaurant. Overall, a near flawless experience in my opinion. Highly recommend anybody who wants to enjoy good food.

+1

Victoria Brooks

Best barbecue place I have ever been to! The brisket was the best meat! Overall, I would highly recommend coming to Southern Junction (I hope to come back soon!). The people were so friendly and took their time with each of the customers. My husband and I were able to try a lot of the different meat and side options. We also bought a banana pudding to take home. They have a full bar- the cocktails were great! I do recommend coming early and being prepared to potentially wait in a line. The food is worth the wait!

+1

Expect to wait in a long line for a long time. Good BBQ with a really nice dry rub. Indian fusion interesting. I liked the food but I wouldn't wait for that long for it. They should definitely get a bigger space and more service people.

Robert R

Usually very good. Last time was bot as impressive but still good. The staff there is great. Still one of the best BBQ spots. Hoping this time was a fluke. Most BBQ places around here have lost quality after company growth. They are still one of my top choices. I would recommend it

Xero Requiem

Great food! Though you’re definitely paying for it. I drove about 2.5 hours to come here and I don’t regret trying it. Definitely want to be here early if you come on a Saturday. I arrived 20 minutes early and there was already a line forming. When I left about 45 minutes after they opened the line was down the block. They could probably stand to have more than 1 person cutting the meat for trays as it is quite slow. I got my food and the person I was with didn’t come outside to sit down for another 5+ minutes. I got the trinity platter with a Texas Twinkie. Ribs - Perfectly cooked. Easily came off the bone, but didn’t fall off so they were easy to eat. BBQ sauce and smoke flavor were good and blended perfectly. Sausage - I got the spicy sausage that is cheese filled. It was mid and I wasn’t a big fan of it. The sweet sausage is not cheese filled and while I still wasn’t a huge fan of it, it was better. I wish I could’ve substituted this one for something else, but subs weren’t allowed. Brisket - I went with the fatty option because I normally have liked the fattier pieces. I found myself wishing I’d gone with the leaner option to get more meat out of it. Flavor was good, but the fat was a bit much for me, and I’ll normally eat beef or pork fat without issue. Biriyani - This was something I was really excited for, but while I did finish it I would say it’s one of the worst I’ve had. The rice was undercooked and the flavor didn’t do it for me. The person I was with also wasn’t a big fan of it either. Cornbread - I’m torn on this one. I loved the cardamom flavor and the texture was fantastic. It didn’t really taste like cornbread though and I found I preferred it as an after meal dessert option instead of eating it during. I would’ve preferred a more traditional tasting cornbread for my meal with the cardamom cornbread as a dessert after. Texas Twinkie - Delicious. Recently had to pay 14 dollars for 3 small Texas twinkies that didn’t compare to this one. I’d recommend it, though it was spicier than they claimed and I preferred that. It’s big enough that’s it’s not a bad app to split between two people too. Milk Bread - I love milk bread and this is no exception, but it didn’t really pair with the food the way a nice piece of white bread would’ve. It goes great with the desserts though. I was dipping it in my banana pudding and it was a delicious combo. Banana pudding - Nothing to write home about. Something of a bog-standard banana pudding, but banana pudding is delicious in general so it’s hard to fail. The lack of nilla wafers was my biggest complaint. I think they had some crushed and sprinkled, but I prefer the whole wafers getting softened in the pudding. Sauces - All good, but I think I preferred the non-spicy one the most. I never fully wrapped my head around the yellow one being curry flavored and not mustard flavored. Would’ve loved to have a mustard flavored sauce to go with my meal. Especially for the sausage.

+4