Pappy's Smokehouse LLC - Saint Albans

This place is an example of one I wanted to work out - I wanted to give a great review to - and yet here I am, giving it 2 stars.

Decor is super cute but the food is hit or miss (some is really good and some is really bad) but the service is TERRIBLE.

This place feels like somewhere Elvis would go for a hungover breakfast the morning after a show.

My husband loved this place, I wasn’t a big fan to be honest. Not much of a wait when we went, which was great! Staff was super friendly and my hubby loved his pulled pork and slaw! I had the brisket, baked potato and baked beans. Wasn’t a fan of the way the brisket was sliced(very thin). My potato was still pretty hard and cool on the inside, and my baked beans had a gooey texture to them. I think I gave most of my food to a man standing on the street corner, who was hungry! But like I say about places…you never know unless you try it! The manager or owner one did give my husband a t-shirt for our granddaughter though, which was super cool of him! So kudos for going above and beyond with that!

Brisket and burnt ends were good, but not on that next level to be great. The sides were good as well, but I think a few more such as Mac and cheese would be great to have. Sauces were good as well, especially the Carolina Vinegar and the Sweet Sauce. Overall good brisket, but not revolutionary. Staff and owner/manager were very friendly, and that was greatly appreciated.