Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
21 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/AtlantaEats, r/AtlantaFood30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Fox Bros. draws barbecue recommendations across its Atlanta outlets, including DeKalb Avenue. Diners repeatedly mention fried pickles, with separate praise for wings, ribs and pulled pork. The broad recommendation spans the brand rather than describing only one branch. Criticism includes disappointing brisket, questions about value and repeat diners who feel quality has declined during expansion.
Address
Fox Bros Bar-B-Q, 1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SlippingWeasel in r/Atlanta · Dec 2025taste
One diner says the fried pickles here always satisfy when the craving hits.
- Recommendsu/SirRupert in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Mentioned as an acceptable alternative to Heirloom BBQ.
- Recommendsu/mysilenceisgolden in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Loved it before leaving Atlanta in 2021 and asks if it is still the move.
- Caveatu/pina_koala in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026taste
Brisket is half-assed, per a central Texas transplant.
- Recommendsu/Dreamsfordays in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
A commenter picks it for barbecue and raves about brunch at the westside location.
- Recommendsu/horchatacontacos in r/AtlantaEats · Dec 2025
Suggested as a more authentic Atlanta experience than another popular pizza spot.
- Caveatu/Jaqen-Atavuli in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
One diner has never finished a meal here and dislikes the place entirely.
- Recommendsu/EriAriToday in r/AtlantaFood · Mar 2026
Suggests adding Fox Bros BBQ near the BeltLine or Oakland Cemetery.
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- Recommendsu/costapasta27 in r/Atlanta · Dec 2025taste
Family orders baskets of jalapeños and pickles that never last.
- Caveatu/Hot-Comfort8839 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026taste
Calls it not very good and blasphemy for Texas BBQ.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous_Substance7 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026consistency
An oldie but goodie; consistency unmatched.
- Recommendsu/Tlaloctheraingod in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
A commenter prefers this spot and another barbecue joint over a pricier competitor.
- Recommendsu/TheWarDoctor in r/Atlanta · Dec 2025taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Lightenupfrancis69 in r/Georgia · Dec 2024
Recommends this BBQ spot.
- Recommendsu/analogliving71 in r/Georgia · Apr 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Harold_Grundelson in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Smoked wings are their favorite in town.
- Mixedu/jrichardh in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026consistency
Quality control declined as they expanded; sometimes amazing, sometimes mediocre.
- Mixedu/ElectricKudzu in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026taste
Texas BBQ isn't their thing, but they liked the sausage.
- Recommendsu/AcademiaNutCookie in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026taste
Loves the pulled pork and fried pickles and jalapeno appetizer.
- Recommendsu/Steel_Bull in r/Georgia · Apr 2024taste
Seconded Fox Bros, saying it is hyped but worthy of it.
- Recommendsu/PopKoRnGenius in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Still a top five BBQ spot in the city.
- Mixedu/Vespajet in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026consistency
Underwhelmed at The Works location; food arrived suspiciously fast.
- Mixedu/Barry_Obama_at_gmail in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026consistency
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/praise-the-message in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026taste
Says Fox Bros fried pickles are really good and offers half jalapeño option.
- Recommendsu/TadpoleAlert2143 in r/Atlanta · Dec 2025
Names Fox Bros as answer to best fried pickles.
- Recommendsu/Whodean in r/Atlanta · Dec 2025
Names Fox Bros as answer to best fried pickles.
- Recommendsu/lizzolemon in r/AtlantaEats · Dec 2025
Followed the recommendation on a first visit and now loves going.
- Caveatu/cuhnewist in r/Georgia · Dec 2024price
Complains the brisket sandwich price is a farce.
- Recommendsu/nga_dawg in r/Georgia · Dec 2024taste
Defends it, saying the burger is phenomenal.
- Caveatu/thedrexel in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Calls it one of the most bland plates of food they've paid for.
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