The Setting: A free standing pale brick building that is significantly more attractive than your standard fast food restaurant.
The Staff: Friendly and efficient
The Food: The BBQ is suprisingly good for a fast food style restaurant. Slightly smoky and tender, we found the ribs, brisket and chicken to be the most reliable. The chopped pork was a bit dry. The ribs, brisket and chicken were consistently good on three visits. The barbecue sauce is a simple tomato-based sauce with a bit of vinegar tang. It won’t be topping any of my “favorites” lists.
The sides remind you that this is a chain. The word predictable springs to mind. But, the baked potato casserole (mashed potatoes dotted with bits of bacon dished up ice cream scoop fashion and topped with orange cheddar) had a pleasant comfort food feel to them. (Ok, high school cafeteria comfort food…but still)
There is a definite similarity to Shane’s. And, I’d definitely give the nod to Shane’s in a contest. But, if you’re hungry in the burbs, Dickey’s beats the hell out of the other fast food restaurants in the area.
Free self-serve vanilla ice cream on waffle cones adds a bit of charm and fun for the kids. Especially now, full summer heat is dominating our days.
The location (15 minutes outside of 285 on 78) is a bit limiting, useful to those in the 78/Scenic Highway area only. But, this new chain plans to open a number of restaurants in the burbs surrounding Atlanta.
Star of the Day: Self-serve vanilla ice cream on a waffle cone, I guess I’m just a kid at heart.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
2624 Cindy Lane
Snellville, GA 30078
770 982 1977
Good review, but I’d choose Dickey’s over Shane’s. Shane’s just hasn’t been that good the last few times I went. Dickey’s ribs and brisket are excellent and the service is always great. And you’re right, the free ice cream is another big selling point!