Fat Pete’s Barbeque
| Address: | 7406 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA |
| Phone: | +1 301-864-1081 |
| Site: | fatpetesbbq.com |
| Rating: | 2.8 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–10PM |
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Akeal VI
Cons: Severely understaffed. Employee moral seems very low. Very small side dish portions. Potatoes in potato salad were crunchy and distinctly under-cooked. Beef brisket was very dry and had grey color. Sauce selection was not flavorful, generic at best(excluding "Texas Mop" sauce). The "Texas Mop" sauce was spoiled and rancid. I used a to-go container and the bubbles from the fermentation caused the cover to pop off from the pressure. The aroma and appearance resembled old garbage bag discharge (Im not trying to be funny). Money wasted. Horrible customer experience. Pros: Ribs were not bad in texture, even though they could use way more smoke and flavor. Macaroni and cheese flavor was not bad, even though they were more on the starchy side than cheesy. The lady server told me to have a good day on my way out. Overall: I gave two stars based on the barely satisfactory ribs and macaroni w/cheese, every other aspect about this establishment was horrific. This place is in need of dire overhal or needs to be closed permanently. This was my first and last time at this establishment, definitely not worth the money and time. Hopefully this review will serve useful to both the owners and patrons alike. Good luck.
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OHRInfo News
Fats petes college park is a dissapointment the food was awful, service was very bad. Went these last Saturday and order the meat platter, the beef, chicken, turkey was dry and tasted nothing like the fat petes brand that I experience on Connecticut ave wash D.C.. I think they have deviated from the original recipe. The hush puppies had no goat cheese, the corn bread was dry and seems like its missing an ingredient. The place was ok and the BBQ sauce was non existent. Not going back, disappointed, cuz its close to me. I will continue with the Connecticut ave location.
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Camela LaCoste
Brisket platter includes one small tray and one side....and thats it...for $10.49. No cornbread or drink included with the combo. Brisket was tender but very oily and fatty. Every bite was mostly fat and little meat. Customer service was okay (woman at the register) but once she stopped helping you she began arguing with her co-worker who seemed to be her boyfriend as well. Very unprofessional and loud enough to hear throughout restaurant. One good thing was the restroom. It was clean. Overall, terrible experience and I will not be returning.
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Vasilios Plangetis
I was very disappointed with the food. The BBQ chicken was probably 75 degrees fahrenheit, the cornbread was flat, chewy, and slightly stale. The sauces were watery and lack thickness and flavor. The only redeeming quality of the restaurant was the service and the decent prices. But unfortunately I will never be visiting again. Nandos is literally right next door and their food was always hot when I visited them half a dozen times. Go elsewhere.
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Christopher Brusberg
I so wanted to like this place but the meat was really salty and it took way to long to get our food (both times Ive been it took 25+ minutes to get two sandwiches when the store was near empty). Sauces didnt stand out or add any dimension to the flavor of the meat. Staff seemed slightly confused but always had a smile. Have tried a variety of sides and they are all ok. I would not recommend the hush puppies and the corn bread is nothing special.
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Dennis Nguyen
I used a Groupon to try out Fat Petes for the first time. It was delicious, solid BBQ. I had the brisket, pulled pork, and mac and cheese. Its similar to Mission BBQ, not as good as Hill Country BBQ, and much better than Urban BBQ. Price was about right for quality BBQ at around $12-15. Will visit again (partly because the Groupon was a 2 voucher deal). Id recommend it to friends.
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Naomi Martin
For BBQ that can deliver to the house, its pretty good. Its not DCitySmokeHouse but they dont deliver to our house. I would prefer a BBQ joint that isnt part of a chain but this feels a step up from fast food for College Park - finally!
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Daniel Epstein
Food is just OK. Very expensive for just the sandwich and no sides. Bread is not all that great. Tastes like something I can make myself. Look at Mission BBQ, much tastier, plus you get sides for the same price.
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GT SOCLUTCH
Literally the worst bbq I ever had. I know Carolina style bbq and thats not it. The brisket was majority fat and everything was lacking flavor It wasnt even worth eating. The worst $46 I ever spent
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Lauren Cerna
Got 2 sandwiches with brisket, they were both nothing but fat. Cornbread was dry. Bread pudding tasted like something hostess or tasty cake would sell. Save your money and take it to mission bbq!
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Antonio HaileSelassie
Used a Groupon to try this place out. The wife says the food/meats lacked flavor. I would agree... I pretty much had to slather it in extra BBQ sauce for it to be good. A bit pricey too.
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Kevin Perry
Very reasonably priced (dont listen to the cheap college kids) so far every local Ive talked to has loved this place. The brisket sandwich is to die for.
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Rick Thompson
It took a little time for them to get it right but the food is much better than Mission in Greenbelt. Just wish they were bigger and served alcohol.
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Ryan Marie
Had to dump the food - tasted terrible and showed up cold and dry. Employees were rude. Never again.
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Demetrios Metsopoulos
Overpriced , poor quality and taste. If you want barbecue go to Baltimore and visit Chaps Pit Beef.
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Ken Jewell
The sandwich was awesome and the staff was very helpful in navigating the menu for my ideal lunch.
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Shane Harkleroad
Food is delicious, but a bit pricey. Seating is pretty bad also. Great place for carry out though!
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john shrader
I was visiting the university, and stopped here for lunch. Pretty good brisket and fries.
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Jeannette V
The service was horrible. Food was okay but they ran out of many of their menu items.
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David Bundy
Food was awesome! Service was exceptional. The lady kalisia was so patient and kind.
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Ross Baehr
Pretty good food, but portions are way too small for how expensive it is
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Alfred Adams
Too expensive for college students..should offer a student discount..
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Michael Becker
Tasty, a bit pricey for the quality.
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Nicole Curtis
First time there and it was just ok.
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Derek Rosenberg
Service is Terrible. Food was cold.
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John Davis
All meats and sides lack flavor.
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pedro luis rondon requena
Best barbecue, fast, beautiful!
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Phillip T.
Kind staff, rubbish grub
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James Cox
Everything was yummy!!!
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zack chou
Good food ......
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Eric Crowe
Just OK BBQ.
