Bad Brads BBQ - (Near Shelby Township, MI)

5 /5 Matthew Wilson: We are driving to Niagara Falls from Kansas City and stopped here for dinner. My wifes brother lives nearby and we stopped to have dinner with him on our way and he recommend this place. We entered and having never been here at night the entrance isnt very defined. Maybe a lit up entrance sign or something would help? Without windows on the door my son walked past it but I realized this was the entrance. Maybe daytime its defined but at night its a bit disguised. We entered and the place was lively and interesting. We were quickly greeted and they seemed friendly. When our server greeted us she asked if wed ever been here. I appreciate that question. I was a server in high-school and any well trained server should be asking this to know if people need guidance. The server answered our questions and went to grab our drinks. I loved the large jar type glasses. Nothing worse than waiting for refills but these were large drinks. My son said his tea was too sweet and the server quickly replaced it with a Dr. Pepper. We ordered and enjoyed the nachos and the bacon appetizer. My 10 year old tried bacon for the 10th or so time and declared he likes bacon now. Our food arrived and we all really enjoyed everything. The corn bread was delicious. My 10 year old inhaled his macaroni. The butter for the corn bread was delicious. I had chopped brisket, pulled pork and sausage. I could barely eat half. I was so full I only took 1 bite of my macaroni and my wife was happy to take it to-go for herself for later. My 17 year old had sliced brisket and it was a bit fatty so we exchanged brisket. It was very tender and delicious. He enjoyed the chopped brisket. I enjoyed his sliced brisket and needed a to-go box. I only tried the 3 in 1 sauce and enjoyed it. Overall we enjoyed this restaurant and Id definitely recommend this place. This will be a fun little memory for our Christmas vacation.

5 /5 Star Danyal: My first time trying any type of barbecue spot, and I was very impressed. The atmosphere was cool. I enjoyed the decorations and the aesthetic that was going on. Everything was clean and the restaurant smelled incredibly delicious. We were seated quickly and our waiter, Alex, was so kind and patient with us. He made my boyfriend and I feel very welcomed by constantly checking up on us and being polite whenever we asked for something. Our food was amazing. We tried their nachos, chilli, grilled chicken, broccoli, sweet potato mash, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, and brisket. Everything was to die for. I was actually so impressed with the food. The flavors of the food were delicious. I would definitely return, considering I am someone who does not even eat barbecue. This place made me want to crave barbecue now. I can see why everyone enjoys it here.

5 /5 Aldo: We had a wonderful dining experience, and a big part of that was thanks to Kristina. From the moment we were seated, she was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. She has an excellent sense of timing—always present when needed, but never intrusive. Kristina knows the menu very well and offered thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be spot on. She made sure everything was exactly as we wanted and checked in consistently to ensure we were enjoying our meal. Her positive attitude and calm confidence truly elevated the entire experience. It’s rare to find service that feels both efficient and personal, but Kristina delivered exactly that. She made us feel welcome and well taken care of from start to finish. If you’re dining here, ask for Kristina—you’ll be in great hands. Highly recommended.

5 /5 Katie Senter: Bad Brad’s is our favorite BBQ joint in Michigan, and the best I’ve found since a visit to Texas. Special shout out to Josh for always making sure we have the best dining experience, but the service is consistently quick and attentive. All of their food is full of flavor; the pulled pork is juicy and the chopped brisket is perfectly smoky (if they ever bring back turkey, it’s an easy pick for me). Our favorite sides are the sweet potato mash, mac & cheese (this one has personality!), and the 1/2 pit beans and 1/2 potato salad (will make dill fans proud). Bad Brad’s happens to also carry our favorite BBQ sauces, but you have to ask for these two: my hands down favorite BBQ sauce is their sweet and funky mustard and my partner’s favorite is their ghost pepper, which he says adds robust heat and flavor. They always have their Sour (North Carolina style, a close second favorite), Sweet, Spicy, and 321 (all three mixture) on the table. The interior is rustic and visually fun. And bonus: you can check Google to see current wait times and add yourself to the list before you get there.