Rich Temple

Review of Franklin BBQ

Yes, it s THAT GOOD and worth arriving there at 6:...

Yes, it s THAT GOOD and worth arriving there at 6:30 in the morning to wait on line for four hours to sample some of the best barbecue anywhere. Word to the wise: if you are hankering to sample your first choices of this world-renowned barbecue, you really need to get there around 8am or 8:30am. The restaurant opens at 11:00 and closes when they run out of food. However, they do open early to proffer beer and Franklin merch to the folks waiting on line. However strange it sounds to be drinking beer early in the morning, it s part of the social ritual that one experiences while waiting on line with dozens of other excited barbecue lovers. The line is an experience in and of itself and Franklin s even offers beach chairs to sit on while you wait on the line.

I sampled lots of different meats and they were all spectacular, but the brisket and the ribs... wow, nirvana! Go here once in your life, you ll be glad you invested the time.

Oh, and did I mention that the staff there are super-friendly and the vibe is terrific?