Anna's BBQ

"If we’re ever separated from our group while attending one of Kirkwood’s many annual festivals, we have this spot as our meet-up point. There’s just something about a place serving breakfast, brisket, and barbecue ribs every day that brings people together. Beyond the usual hits, you’ll also be pleasantly surprised by jerk wings that balance smokiness with the right amount of spice. It all pairs so wonderfully with Anna’s colorful, flavor-popping array of lemon, key lime, and red velvet cakes. What, you thought we got lost around here only for the meat?" - DeMarco Williams

"Located in the heart of the Kirkwood neighborhood, Anna's BBQ is known for its smoked turkey legs and wings and slabs of ribs seasoned with a dry rub mixture of garlic salt, seasoning salt, and a little sugar. 'It's a Southern style, with Southern flavor,' Phelps told Eater in 2020. Under Phelps and her family, the restaurant also served occasional fish fry dinners and menu items like barbecue nachos, as well as strawberry lemonade and pound cake." - Beth McKibben

"Anna Phelps, owner and pitmaster of Anna’s BBQ in Kirkwood, East Atlanta, believes Georgia barbecue has a general flavor profile, especially in dry rubs used on pork ribs. She notes the importance of smokier meats and connects the style to backyard charcoal cooking traditions across the state." - Mike Jordan