BBQ4LIFE

I’ve been a vegetarian for years so it’s been a while since I’ve been to a BBQ place. I was intrigued seeing this place with quite a few veggie options. A lot of it was tempeh and I’m not a big fan of tempeh so I was a bit reluctant. The tempeh salad was delicious the tempeh was crumbly and functioned almost like a crouton. didn’t really taste like tempeh. The rest of the salad was good and I even liked the spicy cashew sauce. The black bean chili was also very good. Also I didn’t leave the place feeling bloated. The rest of my family isn’t vegetarian and they all liked their meals too.

Was looking forward to a good trip tip sandwich and was slightly disappointed it was chopped beef instead of strips. The bbq sauce and the bread were good. I wish I would have tried the mac and cheese because the fries surprisingly did not have good flavor. The service is amazing and I'd go back because of the friendly service.

Okay bbq but not very flavorful. We got pulled pork sandwich, bigfoot roll, and champion fries. The best thing was the fries. The sandwiches were okay but not the best. Potato salad was decent. Mac and cheese was super disappointing

My recent visit to BBQ 4 Life, my third over the past decade, was unfortunately disappointing, particularly regarding the vegan offerings. While I appreciate the restaurant's effort to provide plant-based options, the execution falls short of current culinary standards for vegan cuisine. My initial visit years ago left me excited by the mere availability of vegan dishes, a rarity at the time, despite finding them somewhat dry. A subsequent visit approximately eight years ago reinforced this concern, leading me to decide against returning. Hoping for improvements given the significant advancements in vegan food over the past decade, I decided to give BBQ 4 Life another chance. Regrettably, my expectations were not met. The vegan mac and cheese had a perplexing texture, simultaneously mushy and extremely dry, and lacked any discernible flavor. Similarly, the vegan coleslaw suffered from a dry, chalk-like consistency. The vegan sandwich was subpar; the potato salad within it contained excessively large potato chunks, which amplified the dryness and detracted from the overall flavor. After removing these large chunks, I was left with bread and a small amount of tempeh. For fellow vegans seeking flavorful and well-prepared plant-based options, I would advise exploring other establishments. Being vegan does not necessitate settling for dry, flavorless food. It's worth noting that the majority of my family members who ordered meat dishes on our visits have consistently enjoyed their meals. My criticisms are directed specifically at the vegan recipes and are not a reflection on the cooks, who are limited by the recipes provided. My decision to leave this review, rather than contacting the store directly, was influenced by observing the owner's responses to other negative feedback. The perceived dismissive and passive-aggressive tone in their comments to unhappy customers is concerning. I believe that a business thrives on constructive feedback, and a more receptive approach to reviews could lead to significant improvements and fewer negative experiences. As my residence is 40 minutes away, picking up food for takeout means a return visit for a replacement of the same dry food is impractical and undesirable. My past experiences dining in the restaurant also yielded similar results regarding the dryness of the vegan options, indicating that the issue is not due to travel time or food sitting. Ultimately, I cannot support businesses that appear to treat customers who provide honest feedback with disrespect. Consequently, I am leaving a 1-star rating and anticipate a defensive response from the owner.

Great food and the vegan bread pudding is incredible

Good food!

Good BBQ and great service.

BBQ for Life is amazing, The food is top-notch, and the service is even better. Waylon and Brooke are awesome super friendly and make you feel right at home. One of the best BBQ spots around

Always love going here, and we're never disappointed

We have a favorite BBQ place already. We decided to try something new. Huge disappointment. Ribs were very chewy. Everything needed bbq sauce to make it taste good. And to be honest… bbq and vegan dishes do not mix it’s just weird.