BBQ!

That's right, the last lunch before I go to Texas we get BBQ.  Larry J's BBQ Cafe to be specific.  We ordered a lot of food and we got a mix of things and sauces so I think we got a pretty good feel for the place.  First thing to note, if you have a big order - order early.  I mean before they officially open.  We had six people ordering food and poor Babbit got manhandled (I know, I know.  He usually likes that) and yelled at when he got there.  Apparently if you have a lot of food you should call in at eight in the morning even though the place doesn't open until 11:30.  How we were supposed to know this, I don't know.  Also, if you are the one causing the long line you will be pointed out to everyone waiting in line behind you as the culprit. 

As for the food...eh.  People liked the brisket and the burnt ends.  Alan liked his pulled pork sandwich.  (But remember this is Alan we are talking about.)  The chicken and the ribs were just okay.  The sausage was good and very spicy.  The fries were a hit too.  The cole slaw was good as well.  It is more vinegar than mayo so tangy instead of creamy.  The baked beans were well received.  The cowboy beans (which did not have ground beef in them no matter what the internet says) and the collard greens I would say are not worth getting again.  And the mac and cheese was inedible according to Danny...Boy.  All of the sauces were liked by those who tried them. 

Overall I would say that we were not impressed with this place.  I don't see us going back.  But then Bee Hee is the one who suggested it and he had been there before and liked it enough to go back.  I'm not sure what it was that he was so happy about since even he said the ribs were just okay.  And if a BBQ place can't do awesome ribs then what is the point. 

Personally I did not think it was worth the calories that I ate or the price that I paid.  Especially if Babbit is going to be in physical danger.