Laura M.
Yelp
On my third trip to RTM, I decided to try Amish BBQ, since I'd never had it before. There are two stands specializing in it--one of which is the Rib Stand--both of which were open at the time of my visit (Thurs. at 3:30pm). Luckily, I happened to hit the Rib Stand during RTM's annual Dutch Weekend, which meant that I received an unexpected $2 discount on my lunch combo, which was a nice surprise.
Based on the other reviews, I decided to order the combo including the boneless rib sandwich with cheese (normally $9.50, discounted to $7.50). I wasn't sure what a boneless rib sandwich would look like, since I've only ever eaten bone-in ribs, but it consisted of pulled rib meat on a long roll, with sauce on the side. I got the mild sauce, and it added some nice flavor to the sandwich, enhancing the flavor of the meat, which was moist and tender. The cheese also added a slightly gooey texture, even though it was American, which isn't my favorite type of cheese. To echo other reviewers' comments, the cheese and the roll were of average quality (i.e., the type you get at a grocery store), but they didn't take away too much from the meat and sauce--the rightful stars of the show.
The combo comes with two sides, for which I ordered mac and cheese and potato wedges. As others have described, the mac and cheese was quite creamy, but the sauce wasn't watery, as I was fearing it would be. Again, American cheese was used here, but I was able to forgive because the overall flavor was quite pleasant. The potato wedges were a bit dry, but the seasoning gave them an absolutely delicious flavor. They are definitely a must-try side item if you order a combo here.
Overall, my meal from the Rib Stand was quite solid in quality, and didn't disappoint. The prices are similar to other options in RTM, with the extra discount helping to make them even more reasonable, and the portion sizes are generous. If you're in the mood for BBQ, or if the lines at other stands are just too long, be sure to give the Rib Stand a try for something different than the more popular options.