Intrinsic Smokehouse Brewery + BBQ Catering

Barbecue restaurant · Garland

Intrinsic Smokehouse Brewery + BBQ Catering

Barbecue restaurant · Garland

509 W State St, Garland, TX 75040

Highlights

Housemade beer & soda, plus Texas-style BBQ, live music

509 W State St, Garland, TX 75040 Get directions

intrinsicbrewing.com

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$10–20 · Menu

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Best Barbecue in Dallas-Fort Worth | Eater Dallas

"It may go against everything you know about ordering at a barbecue place, but order the smoked turkey here. It is brined for hours until it becomes moist and deeply flavorful. Intrinsic is also a great spot to visit for weekend brunch, when the team gets especially creative with the menu, serving up meals like brisket with burnt-end gravy on a biscuit topped with a runny egg. There is also barbecued jackfruit for vegetarians. This spot is also a brewery, so prepare to order some outrageous beers. Inside is a long, thin dining room with a bar at the front and a walk-up ordering area in the back. A patio separates the buildings, and it has been repaired after storm damage rendered it unusable for a while. The shop sits right on the square in Downtown Garland, so walk around to check out other interesting places when you’re done." - Courtney E. Smith

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"The handcrafted beers at Intrinsic come with a big bonus: barbecue available by the pound or loaded into sandwiches. But the brews themselves are reason enough to go. The juicy, hazy Mystery Hops is a perfect companion for sunny days in the beer garden, and occasional collab releases might bring you a Berlinerweisse brewed with Tang or an ube-infused Baltic porter." - Courtney E. Smith

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"The handcrafted beers at Intrinsic come with a big bonus: barbecue. Not that the brews themselves aren’t reason enough to go — the Garland brewery recently dropped Mission Mix Berlinerweise, a flavor brewed with Tang and released a limited collaborative brew with Scoop and Buns (a doughnut and ice cream shop) called Ube Baltic Porter. There are also tamer options, but why not go a little left of center?" - Courtney E. Smith, Alex Gonzalez

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Located in the heart of downtown Garland, Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery is renowned for its house-brewed beers and authentic Texas barbecue. The rustic ambiance, complemented by live music, makes it a favorite among locals seeking a genuine Texan experience. ([superpages.com](https://www.superpages.com/garland-tx/bars?utm_source=openai))

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Andree Wilson

Google

The customer service was top tier. This was my 1st visit so I asked if I could taste the turnip greens( I prefer mustard and collards). I was plrasantly impressed with the greens. The ribs and the brisket were delicious and did not need sauce, The potato salad was underwhelming but I am pickier than most so someone else may like it

Paul Sacco

Google

Tried the “Pit master platter” and the “ribs” didn’t have a single rib bone in them. Just cartilage and small bones. Barely any meat, too. The pulled pork was dry. But the turkey and sausage were tasty.

Jeff Whitaker

Google

Got take out for work staff meeting. Everyone was pleased! I got the brisket Mac and a brisket sandwich and it was great! Came with a couple different sauces to try which were amazing. Definitely will be going back!

Talia Dolores

Google

Amazing! We are from NYC and we don’t get BBQ like this! We’ve come here a couple of times for the past few years whenever we get into town. Bar staff amazing. Love the specials! Makes us come back several times during the week. Amazing and friendly atmosphere. Would recommend the chicken fried brisket in particular. Amazing! But if it’s sold out it’s too bad too sad. The drinks are great. They have cans you can buy and take home too! Love corn! Loved the corn nuggets. Never failed to order them each time I’m here! My family also loves the jalapeño cheese sausages!

Dee Powell

Google

Was looking for a place i had not been before. Don't know her name but the dark haired female bartender is top notch and sweet as could be. The bbq was pretty good and the price point is reasonable. The atmosphere here is one of the best. Definitely will be on my regular rotation.

John Warpinski

Google

Good food and beers. Really enjoyed myself. Here for work and stopped by for a quick meal. Turned into a couple of hours trying different beers. Well worth it.

Jenna Evans

Google

Great BBQ! I got 1/2 lbs brisket and shared corn nuggets, mac & cheese, and fried okra sides. If you ask, they also happily give you the juicier meat. I do think it's a little weird that the have their BBQ sauce in little sauce packets, but the sauce is good. They also have a couple of different flavors.

D J (BB)

Google

First time visit. It was ok kinda dry. Bbq sauce are in packages. Will try it again just a different food item. Tried it again today 4/28/25. Tried the Monday Burger special, misleading it says brisket burger but it's actually a burger patty with a tablespoon size of brisket on the bun, not enough to taste. Not at all what I expected. Fries salty extremely disappointed for the second time. I received an alert that my card was charged twice with two different amounts. Called back to get it resolved was put on hold the gentleman never came back to the phone. I tried to call back and the calls were sent to vm. I mentioned to him when I called the reason for the call regarding my transaction. Make sure that you pay attention to your bank act. They will double charge you. Food is over rated. Soulman BBQ & Spring Creek taste better. Just my opinion

Kallysta G.

Yelp

Shoutout to Michael!!! All of their employees have been good, but Michael went above and beyond with his knowledge, friendliness and customer service before they closed. I typically show up on weekday and weekend evenings only for their brisket. It's the best in the area. I don't do any BBQ sauce, so finding a fatty seasoned brisket that's tasty without relying on sugars and sauces is ethereal. The atmosphere is great when people don't bring noisy kids in; despite being a brewery, someone will and does. Kudos to the kids out there on their best brewery behavior! Nothing's better than moist brisket after a day at the ice rink and playing Pokémon Go! I'll absolutley be back and highly recommend. Shoutout again for Michael! :)

Dfw A.

Yelp

It's okay. Beers are great. Sides are mediocre. Mac and cheese? Where's the cheese? Sandwiches very small and got there early so expected the brisket to NOT BE DRY. It was not what I would call particularly juicy brisket. Not overly dry, but certainly could have been better. This is NOT top notch brisket. BBQ sauce very flavorful.

Johnny T.

Yelp

I came here with a date and had a great meal. Despite being quite busy there was no wait at all. I was quite hungry so I got the 2 meat, 2 sides plate with sausage, turkey, fried okra, and beans. They were all tasty and cooked just right. I also got a HUGE baked potato with a large portion of brisket, queso, and pico de gallo on it. It was great even though I couldn't finish it all. I also got a whiskey lemonade that was just right. Staff was friendly, and the restaurant was lit to a vibe. My date also enjoyed her food, and while I have been here before I hadn't noticed they have a stage outside with live music. Next time i'll come to check that out. Great location in downtown garland right across from the park.

The H.

Yelp

This place is fantastic! We went with some friends and everything was wonderful! Best BBQ in Garland!

Elizabeth A.

Yelp

Location Mid town Garland Parking Street-nearby lots Atmosphere Dive brewery/bar b que place Seating Inside tables, bar; outside counter, tables Service Counter Menu Huge beer/wine selections, bar b que meats-we had the brisket and sausage-excellent! Greens are the best-cole slaw a bit creamy for me. Note-Friday karaoke nights rock!! Get there by 5:30 for best seats outside. PS-did I mention LIVE BAND!! They will back you up!! Summary For a rockin Friday night-this is your place in Garland! Great service, outstanding food and drinks!

Laura P.

Yelp

So happy to have found this place! It's unexpectedly good and has a great rustic vibe. It can take a while to order since there is only one person who can go at a time and they cut the meat in front of you. However, definitely worth the wait and they have an outdoor patio area as well with a stage for live music.

Kelsey K.

Yelp

Beers were great! Food was okay. Came in Thursday and had a great time. They had lots of games to play which I always love. They had a ton of options for beer! We both got a flight and loved all of it! I was also pleasantly surprised that they allowed the sangria to be a part of the flight. We split a one meat plate with brisket, Mac salad and the fried okra. Sides were great but I've definitely had better brisket. Their bbq sauce was very good! We both got some beers to go as well! Will definitely be coming back

Semhar M.

Yelp

I'd like to give them another try! The vibes are cozy, the large patio is amazing, and the food has tons of potential. We came in around 5pm on a hot June Saturday. We ordered random food items including the brisket, sausage, Mac n cheese, and apps. I'm not sure what happened but our food came out cold. Major disappoint here. Obviously bbq is best eaten fresh so maybe we missed the opportunity by coming in later in the day. The location here is prime! Absolutely love what they've done with the Square in Garland. I imagine this place getting absolutely slammed during the beautiful fall season. Perfect for families with little ones to run around either in the patio or out in the pavilion lawn. They also have a large stage and looked like they were prepping for a live band to perform which is always a fantastic touch. Our first try here was not the best, nevertheless, I'm giving Intrinsic another chance!

Stephen D.

Yelp

Pretty subpar beer. I was expecting it to be good based on the earrings and I was disappointed

Troy S.

Yelp

The bar service was great. When I went to buy some BBQ the issues began. They some how messed with the Cardinals told me was was a partial charge and a balance was still due that the card declined. Which was not the case and once I said something and started to call the cc issuer, it magically cleared and was good. So watch your cards and keep an eye on this place.

L R.

Yelp

Food was ok- not the best barbecue - in my own opinion. It was a walk up, tell them what you want and move down line. Get food, find place to sit type of place. The food was heavily salted, especially the fried okra. The place was really loud.They were getting set up for a private party outside.

Tanya M.

Yelp

The corn nibbles fried and the jalapeño corn are amazing. I always get the moist brisket. When I say this place is delectable and the best bbq I've had I'm not lying!!! At least once every two weeks I go. Also the beer garden is a nice little bonus.

Sage M.

Yelp

I love how amazing the service is here. I'm a vegetarian so I ordered the loaded baked potato but with queso and macaroni on top instead of meat. They charged me for a non meat baked potato ($4 less) which a I really appreciated since I didn't order meat. The food was super fast. The beer cheese tasted way too much like beer to be enjoyable for me but the pretzel (minus the extra seasoning on top) was really nice! The baked potato was huge and kept me full for a long time. I'd definitely be back here and plan to visit again

Stuart S.

Yelp

Congrats on your 10 year anniversary! We stop in from N Fort Worth from time to time for your Saturday smoked pastrami but missed this last time :-( But your moist brisket and smoked turkey was top notch. The beer selection was varied and delicious as always. Please bring back your original root. We will be back soon!

WaNesha J.

Yelp

I really love all the artwork on the walls. I appreciate the ice breaker games on the table and the shelves of board games. Also the crafted drinks. I was here on a Monday night. Decided to have the brisket plate. I will say, they give good portions. They were out of the Mac and cheese. The brisket was juicy but I would like a little more flavor. I had a couple drinks and they were also pretty decent. I can see this as a place to come hang out. Garland is really trying to revitalize its downtown area and this is a cute, family oriented, trendy places.

Michele M.

Yelp

Sunday Brunch is our favorite! It's incredibly yummy! The vibes are so great, whether you sit inside or outside! They have games, and the staff were all so helpful!

Sandy S.

Yelp

Vegans,Vegetarians, and dog lovers rejoice! Intrinsic has BBQ jackfruit and and veg head friendly sides. I got the jackfruit sandwich and it was amazing! They are so very nice and their patio is dog friendly! Cute area to walk around as well. Live music.

Steve S.

Yelp

Solid BBQ for much more reasonable prices than the big name joints in Dallas. Food: we got the pitmaster's platter (5 meats over a pound in total and 3 good sized sides) for $40, and enjoyed it thoroughly. The ribs were excellent, with very good brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and turkey. Our sides were generous and tasty too, and we enjoyed our corn, beans, and fried okra. Beer: decent house made beer for Dallas prices in the $6-8 range, with stronger beers served in little tulip cups. Service: do not come here to eat if you are in a hurry, as a long line forms for counter order food, with only one guy putting together and plating each order, and one guy floating around the counter and kitchen working the register. A slow and inefficient process that involves a lot of standing around and waiting, especially during busier times. Vibe: old Texas saloon style, with a lot of bricks and wood. Cement floors throughout, and clean enough industrial restrooms with handmade steel counters and a sawed off keg sink. Two unisex bathrooms that back up (wait time) at busy times. 'Hood: the downtown Garland square is making a comeback, and feels like the right place for this establishment. All in all, a good affordable BBQ experience, well worth the drive.

Michael M.

Yelp

Incredible craft beers brewed in house aired with tremendously well done Texas Bbq and sides. In a cozy Downtown Garland square storefront. And I love the board at the bar where you can buy a beer for someone who isn't there at the moment and they leave their name up on the board for that person to claim their beer the next time they come in.

Beth W.

Yelp

We stumbled upon this place as we were driving around the historic downtown Garland. We came in for a quick snack and beverage rather than a full meal. My husband had the beef brisket and the jalapeño sausage. He enjoyed them both with the one caveat that the brisket had a lot of fat. I went with one of their microbrews - the Honey Basil Hefeweizen. I really loved the flavor and the honey and basil were the perfect blend. The flavors were not overwhelming. Everything with both the food and beverages (separate ordering areas) are counter service and the people helping us were friendly. We loved how the business has a second side where you can sit outside with different tiers of tables/chairs to either enjoy looking out on the park of downtown Garland or at the stage when they have entertainment. We look forward to going back to enjoy it further!

noel t.

Yelp

I had an amazing experience at Intrinsic! The service was top tier, and I WILL be back! The food was great.

Brad U.

Yelp

The atmosphere is eclectic along with the interior and artwork. The service is walk up to the BBQ and to the bar. There are no servers. The bar is relatively small and only seats 8. The restaurant footprint is small and has lead to a cluttered feeling out of necessity. The barbecue was fair to midland. The sides are also modest. Nothing really stood out with the food. The bar had a much larger emphasis on the business. They had no less than 38 different on-taps. I had the Havana Mint. It was delicious In terms of customer service it's really not an emphasis. It's a nice change of pace, but not a destination. If you are in the area go.

Eddie B.

Yelp

Have had lunch here twice and really enjoyed it. Turkey was good. Pinto beans and greens were very good, seasoned well. Second time I had a baked potato topped with brisket and queso: yum! Ask for their pickles. They add extra spices to them. Some of the best I've had.

Sabrina H.

Yelp

Stopped here because I was craving bbq, and I wish I bought a larger portion. The brisket was amazing, love that the guy asked me if I wanted a lean or moist cut of the brisket. The ambiance of the place is so cute and artsy. I def will be back.

Jonathon G.

Yelp

Came for bbq and a beer but I went out on a limb and went the vegetarian route. Originally wanted the jackfruit burger but they later told me they were out. So keep in mind that maybe what you want, may not be available sadly. So I decided on the vegan hot wings. Spicy Buffalo. Pros. Good flavor. Taste like chicken. More of the texture of a nug from Wendy's for reference. Price was fair. You could find a similar brand of veggie nug from HEB. But that's not reeeeally a con because they are both good. Though you would get more in a store bought bag, I see the appeal of having this tasty option when you are out and about. The wait was the hardest part. We also ordered fries that took about 20 minutes to get to the table. Brisket sandwich was also bad, good wet, did not have the dry. All in all, and in short. Great to have this option for those who want to hang but don't want the guilt of eating another life form. If you know you know. Would like to see what else can be done with this exploration into the veggie realm. Good job and hope I can try the Jack fruit next time.

Leslie K.

Yelp

Cary and the staff at Intrinsic are amazing. We held our 40 yr high school reunion nonsenseon the patio tonight, and from start to finish, it was a wonderful night! The food, drinks, atmosphere & service was top notch. Intrinsic is the jewel of Downtown Garland. Make sure you give them a try!

Beth B.

Yelp

This place is fine I guess. I'd like to tell you how the ribs were but they had run out of them at 1pm on a Sunday and they weren't busy when we got there. They were also out of potato salad. I got the brisket platter which is about 3 ounces of brisket and two sides. I opted for the pinto beans with bacon and they tasted like absolutely nothing. I put some Carolina sauce in there to pep it up and that helped. The brisket was fine if a bit dry. The highlight of my meal was probably the cream corn with jalapeños. I'm not in any rush to go back.

Brian M.

Yelp

Really solid BBQ. If the smoked pastrami is available when you're there, order it. It is salty and delicious. Great spot to bring the whole family. Plenty of space. Interesting stuff to look for the kiddos. Will definitely be back. Try to be a good customer when you go here these folks are putting their heart and soul into this place. DFW needs more places like this.

Alexander Y.

Yelp

Intrinsic wasn't initially on my planned Texas BBQ spots. But it was really cold and I didn't want to go all the way to downtown Dallas from my friend's place in Garland. He recommended Intrinsic, so I was down. Went less crazy than I did the previous day at Terry Black's, but still ordered quite a feast! One pound of moist brisket, a full rack of pork ribs, half a pound of turkey, original jalapeño sausage links, and of course mac and cheese on the side. I gotta say, the brisket and ribs here were better than Terry Black's and up there for some of the best brisket and ribs I've had anywhere. I do have to caveat that I went to Terry Black's at night, not the morning when food is the freshest. Still, I was very impressed. Turkey was also amazing. In fact, everything here just hit right. Staff were great, no complaints from me. Everyone was really friendly and accommodating! Intrinsic definitely took me by surprise. One of the best Texas BBQ places I've ever been to!

Transtibial T.

Yelp

Great smoked briskets and side; section of beer is outstanding! Personal is nice and friendly.

Evan S.

Yelp

Atmosphere, service, beer, tea, and roof top are excellent. Great to grab a drink, but do not count on this place for a quality meal. Food is terrible, and I mean awful. Go elsewhere to eat. Portions are tiny and I mean tiny. The brisket is pure fat. The turkey, is cut so thin you can barely taste the flavoring. Sausage is very cold and dry. Potato salad is filled with uncooked and raw potatoes. Beans cold. Okra is basically just grease and fried breading.

Angela J.

Yelp

Saw this place on the food Network wanted to try it I had the brisket fried chicken not tasty the crust was so thick and fried really hard but the two scoops of mashed potatoes were good and the ambiance was okay. I definitely will not be returning.

Karen W.

Yelp

Really neat space! There's a fully enclosed indoor area but also an indoor/outdoor area with a stage and multiple levels with seating. The line was pretty long on a Saturday evening but it moved at a decent pace. We ordered the pitmaster platter to try a bit if everything. We were able to pick any three sides so we tried the house made chips, jalapeño cream corn, and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious but we wished it were a tad hotter. They have a great selection of beers.

Lindsay T.

Yelp

Barbecue was never my go-to meal. Now it is, thanks to Intrinsic. My family and I stopped in last Sunday because we were in the neighborhood. We waited in line for about 5 minutes before ordering the family lunch (2 meats, 6 sides and bread) for $40. An amazing deal if you ask me. We ordered the ribs and brisket along with Mac and cheese, corn nuggets, green beans, fried okra, Cole slaw and potato salad. Now, my family of 3 can eat, but even we had to pack up 2 to go boxes of food. This meal can easily feed 5-6 people. The ambiance was great, weather was nice so we sat in the courtyard and got some sun. I would love to come back sooner than later!

Melissa M.

Yelp

There watermelon margarita was so good! Reminded me of the watermelon jolly rancher definitely coming back just for that! Went for brunch and I got there French toast sticks and burnt ends both ways pork belly and brisket. Food was delicious but the real winner was those pork belly burnt ends! Y'all they literally melt in your mouth! It paired so well with the French toast sticks. The place is cool and laid back you can even rent out some board games and play. They do offer a patio but it was a cold one that day so we stayed indoors

Ayano N.

Yelp

Restaurant had good vibes when you enter. Friendly staff that greet you and very clean. Food was ready when I went to pick up my call in order. Food was good, especially the brisket. Would like to go back to try others on the menu.

Mike G.

Yelp

Excellently Food and Service. Just not another Brewery. Great BBQ and good selection of sides.

Josephine P.

Yelp

Below mid bbq unfortunately. We came here once several years ago and were unimpressed but recently decided to give it another go with 2 visits and were swiftly reminded why we chose not to return in the first place. On our first visit back I got the moist brisket and it was much better than I remember it being. It was actually a moist cut, not too fatty but still juicy. Sadly, they were out of mac n cheese, green beans, and several other sides so I opted for fried okra and turnip greens. I haven't had turnip greens before so maybe it's just not for me. Flavor-wise it tasted like I was eating sauerkraut. Seems weird to have something with an intense vinegar taste to be served as its own side rather than on a sandwhich. Maybe it's supposed to be served with a sandwhich? Again, never had turnip greens before and I couldn't finish it. The fried okra was fine. Someone else in our group ordered the house chips and they were unseasoned. We also ordered the jalapeño creamed corn and that was also bland. After this recent second visit, my recommendation is to go elsewhere for bbq. We wanted to try the mac n cheese and the corn nuggets since they were out last time. I ordered almost the same thing except I got mac n cheese as one of my sides and was left disappointed. I asked for moist brisket and it was incredibly dry, and they included the inedible burnt crumbs (not burnt ends) when weighing it. The mac n cheese was really bland. There's barely any cheesy flavor and reminds me of boxed mac n cheese. The corn nuggets were also bland. I like their sweet bbq sauce. Their sausage is pretty good as well and if they serve you the right cut, the moist brisket is good. It's a shame because compared to the expensive bbq places (like Terry Blacks or Hutchins), their price point isn't bad and pretty affordable. But if it's not good then it's not worth it period.

Dale G.

Yelp

Great BBQ and lots of draft beer. The servers are very friendly. Outside dining is available.

Sarah S.

Yelp

This is my first 2 star review in a long time! I had HIGH expectations for Dallas bbq. I was extremely disappointed. I was coming from St.Louis and we sure know bbq so safe to say, I know what good bbq is! With that being said, we arrived at opening on a Saturday...there was nobody there. That should have been my first red flag! Good bbq has lines out the door especially on a weekend! Now the food: it was NOT good. I can't describe how awful it was. The turkey was bland and dry. The homemade chips were so spicy I couldn't eat them. It's just homemade potato chips, why so much heat? The only thing great was the Mac and cheese. That was sooooo good! Not pictured but I also had peanut butter cheesecake and that was also really good. However, the desserts are in a case on the counter and they come from a private person. Not from the smokehouse so that's probably why. It was from a local bakery. The beer is separate from the food. Two different places. Would be nice if you could order your beer with the food. Also their fountain machine was down. No bueno. Would not eat here again. It's located in downtown and if this place was busy ( don't think it ever is) would be hard to find parking. I got a front row spot though.

Millee A.

Yelp

Very tasty barbeque . Family platter was great. Came with brisket, pulled pork, sausage , smoked turkey and your choice of sides baked beans , Mac and cheese, slaw ( was good ) , fried corn and potato salad . Has a nice long bar with their craft beers . Nice seating with lots of big tables . Inside and outside seating . Line goes fast . The baked potatoes looked good but we didn't get any . Located in old downtown Garland on the square. 4.5 stars

Galilea M.

Yelp

They had better days brisket was tough side's weren't good Service was good Ambiance was good :/

Tanner S.

Yelp

I almost go here every Friday now and his place has hands-down some of the best brisket had! The service is always nice

Sue W.

Yelp

One of the best local bbq spots you can find without going into the city! We frequent here quite often for the sheer fact of convenience but also because it's dang good. It's a walk up and order your food situation and they send you down the line to check out before sitting down. The place is large with an outdoor space as well so usually no issue with finding a place to sit. The price is pretty standard for any plate of bbq you'll get around town, around $18 and you get two meats and two sides, any extra side is around $4 each. My go to is usually the turkey and brisket with the beans (a must) and mac n cheese. They have over 30 beers on tap so there's something for everyone!

Tassie C.

Yelp

Texas barbecue SLAPS!! This is my first visit to the Lone Star state, and I wasn't sure what to expect (coming from the Left Coast). What I've found so far is that the people are friendly, and the barbecue lives up to its reputation. Intrinsic is my first stop on this new food adventure, and it has set the bar high on good food! I got the two meat two sides plate, with: brisket, turkey, mac n cheese, and turnip greens. Loved all of it! I'm going to give a special shout out for the greens. You can see how good everything else is just by looking at the picture, but those poor humble turnip greens hiding in the back row were the flavor bomb surprise for me with their smoky butteriness and a kick of vinegar. EAT YOUR GREENS!

Arlan M.

Yelp

This place makes my mouth water just thinking about it. There is never a time when I would not want to eat here. It is really a matter of can I make the time to go. I have personally met the owner but our friends that have always share stories about the work he does to help breathe life into the community and the amazing partnerships he does with other small businesses in the area. They are doing everything right and I look forward to eating here for years to come.

Hank P.

Yelp

What a great find! I was actually looking for another restaurant, which turned out to be closed. Pulled into a parking spot downtown to look at Yelp, and happened to be right in front of this place. Cool interior, nice staff, outstanding food. The brisket was spectacular. I highly recommend.

Tesla A.

Yelp

The atmosphere is very nice here, the prices are very low, but the food is average. The mac n cheese was not good at all but the brisket and okra were good.

Darryl T.

Yelp

This was a cool place. Lots of cool beers to try. Great service. Had the smoked wings and they were cooked perfect could have been have a little more flavorful but we enjoyed it. Location is pretty unique. I'd go back if I'm in the area

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Andree Wilson

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Jeff Whitaker

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Talia Dolores

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Dee Powell

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John Warpinski

Google

Good food and beers. Really enjoyed myself. Here for work and stopped by for a quick meal. Turned into a couple of hours trying different beers. Well worth it.

Jenna Evans

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D J (BB)

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Kallysta G.

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Dfw A.

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Johnny T.

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The H.

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This place is fantastic! We went with some friends and everything was wonderful! Best BBQ in Garland!

Elizabeth A.

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Laura P.

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Kelsey K.

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Semhar M.

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Stephen D.

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Pretty subpar beer. I was expecting it to be good based on the earrings and I was disappointed

Troy S.

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Tanya M.

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Stuart S.

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Michele M.

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Sunday Brunch is our favorite! It's incredibly yummy! The vibes are so great, whether you sit inside or outside! They have games, and the staff were all so helpful!

Sandy S.

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noel t.

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I had an amazing experience at Intrinsic! The service was top tier, and I WILL be back! The food was great.

Brad U.

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Eddie B.

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Sabrina H.

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Leslie K.

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Beth B.

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Alexander Y.

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Transtibial T.

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Great smoked briskets and side; section of beer is outstanding! Personal is nice and friendly.

Evan S.

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Angela J.

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Karen W.

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Lindsay T.

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Melissa M.

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Ayano N.

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Mike G.

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Excellently Food and Service. Just not another Brewery. Great BBQ and good selection of sides.

Josephine P.

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Dale G.

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Great BBQ and lots of draft beer. The servers are very friendly. Outside dining is available.

Sarah S.

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Millee A.

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Galilea M.

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They had better days brisket was tough side's weren't good Service was good Ambiance was good :/

Tanner S.

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I almost go here every Friday now and his place has hands-down some of the best brisket had! The service is always nice

Sue W.

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Tassie C.

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Arlan M.

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Hank P.

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Tesla A.

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The atmosphere is very nice here, the prices are very low, but the food is average. The mac n cheese was not good at all but the brisket and okra were good.

Darryl T.

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Intrinsic Smokehouse Brewery + BBQ Catering

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