Lazybones Smokehouse

My wife and I went there for the first time yesterday. As we were going in, my wife said OK this looks like a dive. I got a bad feeling about this. And she was right. It’s a takeout only restaurant unless you want to sit outside behind a wooden fence with picnic tables. The lady at the counter was very nice. She was helpful with all of our questions. The food was terrible. I got the 2 meat St. Louis ribs and Detroit rib tips meal. My wife had the St. Louis ribs. The ribs were not St. Louis style. They were bigger and still had some white bone in them. They were also dried out and tough. My wife’s was burnt. The tips were much better. We tried all the sauces except for the spicy ones. They were all nasty. I’m glad we had some Kansas City style sauce at home. The beans were very spicy like hot peppers. The cornbread muffin was good. Though it was small and looked like it was cut in half. The potato salad was very good. Unfortunately, we will not be going back.

This was the best barbeque on this side of town! It was our first time here today, and we loved it. You can feel the positive energy when you enter. The staff work well together, and were very attentive. We had the pulled pork sandwich and baked beans.The portions were bountiful. We will easily make 2 meals out of our one. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and are looking forward to going back. There is limited seating inside. It was a nice bonus finding a picnic area in the back.

I'm usually very pleased with the food at Lazybones. However, tonight, I ordered 1 lbs of burnt ends. The burnt ends were just fat. There had to be 1/2 to 1/3 lbs of fat. Also, the parmesan fries were dry. This was very disappointing considering I drove 30 miles and paid $23. This is unacceptable.

This place just got a new regular! I ordered a 1/2 lb of pulled pork and choose the original sauce and was given a pretty fat serving! It's juicy and falling apart like crazy! The taste is great! Worth every dollar. Can't wait to go back and try the pig fries!

Used Lazybones to cater the kids grad party, with vegan options. The entire process was seamless. It was easy to work with the catering crew and staff. The food was really good, (got many compliments,) deliver went well. Prices are fair. Would recommend!

Stop in and had the Tuesday special. Pulled pork tacos. Ordered two and wasn't sure if that was enough. To my surprise, these tacos were loaded with pulled pork. Very juicy and flavorful. Been a while since I was here. Need to get it back in my rotation of lunch stops.

Decided to try this place out. Pretty good bbq. Got the St. Louis spare ribs, Mac and cheese and beans. Definitely a must try on the mac and cheese. Ribs were good as well. Definitely get enough for the price

Tried Lazybones for the first time today, had a coupon for a pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich was stacked with flavorful pork, seasoned potato wedges and coleslaw, enough for 2 meals. Everthing was delicious, staff was great. Would highly recommend, worth the trip.

This spot has great tasting food! The menu options are many & after tasting these items, I'll be back for more! I ordered a pound of wings and asked for the sauce on the side. They were meaty, smoked, and delicious! The pulled pork bowl is a lunch special. I thought it would've come in a bowl shaped container, but it didn't. There's lots of delicious pulled pork in the container and the green onion on top made it really good! I called my order in and it was ready when I walked in the door. I did carry-out. There's a small amount of counter space and a couple customers were dining in, It's super casual. They have a parking lot right outside the door.

The service was friendly and prompt. The food wasn't all that great, the ribs were salty, the mac & cheese and collard greens were bland. There is a cute counter to eat at inside the restaurant and outdoor picnic area. In all my experience was a little disappointing for the price paid.

Your menu and point of service prices are not transparent. I was charged $17.99 + $2 for Que x 2 when the menu I requested at point of sale, and also on hand at home stated $15.99 + $2 for meat upgrade. Get your menu and point of sale prices in line. While I enjoy your food, this price snafu is unacceptable!

Great food, except cornbread was a little dry, and the lady seemed annoyed to take our order. Otherwise good experience

Hands down the BEST BBQ and smoked food! You have to try the bacon brownies too! Great portions at a great price.

The rub on the ribs is pretty good. The rib rub is not overpowering, so with or without sauce, it's good. But there are plenty of sauce options, so we picked the not so hot options...apple and garlic. I believe. Grabbed a slab for a reasonable amount, so we had a side order of pig fries. We'll, the pig fries I can do without, but my wife is game for a second try. With two rib joints just 4 or so miles apart, I'll take the drive and save a few bucks for some good grub. This location has been solid for a long time. it just seems so far away, but it isn't, actually.

As someone who loves good smoked barbecue, my expectations are high when trying establishments. My family was looking to have food catered for an event we were having and wanted to try a few places. We first tried their Texas sampler platter which gives you a sample of all of their smoked meats and 3 pints of their sides of your choice. It's a ton of food and their portions are huge. The sides we chose were the Mac and cheese, potato salad and bbq beans. The beans were awesome, highly recommend. After that experience, we decided to have them cater our event by selecting off of their catering menu. The process for ordering and picking up could not have been more efficient. We placed our order a week ahead of the date and picked up at 11AM the day of the grad party. The person checking the order had a checklist to ensure the accuracy of the order. For our event, we went with ribs, brisket and chicken tenders. For the sides, we went with beans, potato salad and a garden salad. Everyone who attended our grad party kept asking where we got the food. Everything turned out great! I highly recommend lazy bones if you are in the mood for barbecue for lunch, dinner or even lookin to cater. You won't be disappointed.

After just one bite, I knew that it was the best pulled pork sandwich I have ever tasted. The meat was incredibly tender and the bun was soft like a pillow. The potato wedges were crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. The potato salad had the perfect, creamy texture. It was my first time here and I will 100% be coming back!

The food is always hot and I have tried quite a few items from the menu. The staff is friendly and often suggest something different. When there try the mustard. It's the best!!!

Always a great little place for the Q. I miss the 3 piggy sandwich they used to offer. But sll the sandwiches are delicious. The wedge/ steakk fries are amongst my favorites anywhere. The cornbread was a bit dry this time though. The staff always top notch. Fast. Friendly and great to deal with.

First time coming here got carry out. I told them it was my first time coming and they let me order two different sauces to try with each meal, unfortunately even though how nice I thought that was I actually did not receive the extra sauce just one sauce per meal so not sure if it was because of the lack of liking the bbq sauce that did get but I had the garlic aioli which was decent and the regular lazybones bbq mild it taste like Taco Bell's mild though. Overall the brisket was the bomb! I got the rib tips and they weren't what I expected. But next time I go back will get the brisket again for sure! The potato salad was also super good.

Let me start by saying I have developed an onion allergy - I cannot have onions of any kind or onion powder. I get VERY sick from both of these. The staff at this place took SO much time with me to figure out what I could & could not have - I was AMAZED! A young lady helped on the phone before I arrived, who found out for me that they do not have onion powder in the store and do not use it in the rub - which is why we decided it was safe & headed in to place an order. The manager, I believe, took over when we got there & really dove in to help. She double checked EVERYTHING for me! She went through all of the rubs, the base for the sauces, double checked the sides... it was fantastic! We placed our order with another super nice employee and waited. It's small place with a few bar stools at a small counter, so it's more carry-out than anything, but it's very clean. When our order was ready, the manager had just noticed we ordered Mac & cheese and said that I couldn't have it because she found it had a spice in it that was a derivative of onion. Unfortunately the original sammie I had ordered had Mac & cheese on it too. So, they let me choose another sammie instead (and they gave us the first sammie home for my hubby to eat for lunch today)! She also made sure the kitchen knew to use clean bowls, etc when making my food because of my allergy. Plus, since we checked in with Yelp, we got free yummy rip tips with a yelp coupon! I very much appreciate the extra steps they took to make sure I didn't get sick and that they made it right instead of saying "oh well," like many places would have! I will be back here for sure since I have found a yummy place that has delicious smoked meats that I can actually have (except the chicken - the seasoning blend for that has onion powder... lol). Thanks to all the staff at Lazybones! Y'all are the best

I'm good on one $15 slider. Use to love this place. Till they went cheap and greedyxllĺ

First time here. Impressive... Order to go ready in 15 mins. Ordered the Texas sampler for a family of 4. Plenty of food. Leftovers for tomorrow. Ordered the Mac n cheese, coleslaw and bacon-fried rice. Came with 4 corn breads. (I am a fan of honey butter with my Cornbread, so I had to make my own) All of it was amazing. Everyone had their favorite. Friendly staff too. We will be back.

Good food, fast friendly service. Clean inside with clean bathrooms. Ordered the Texas Sampler it slaps.

Lazybones. My go to for BBQ in the Warren area. The staff is great, the food is delicious, and the prices are fair. Check it out if you never have.

I was looking forward to some great brisket fat and bark and some great ribs. This was ok, but nothing to write home about. The highlight was the friendliness of the staff. We ordered a full slab and half a pound of brisket, golden mustard, original, and screaming inferno BBQ sauces, a pint each of mustard greens and potato salad. Out of the food, the potato salad was the star, but with what the meat cost, I was hoping to be "wowed." That did not happen. The sauces were good but not spectacular. The meat was perhaps a bit too lean, denying it if flavor. Note the spicy sauce was almost too hot, and I enjoy some heat; it overwhelmed the palate. Overall, a bit expensive for what you get.

I went today for the first time the food was better than Famous Dave's. Everything was delicious

Was craving for some bbq and wanted to try a new place. Did not disappoint. Ribs were good and juicy. One must have item is the mac and cheese. Also had the beans. Got a good amount for what you pay.

Very good bbq. Love their sandwiches and fries with their lazybones sauce. Does cost a little bit of money but all bbq places are like that. The brisket Mac n cheese sandwich and the I believe it's called the clubhouse. Both are phenomenal.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Called to place a pick up order for the first time, we wanted a variety to try. Very helpful woman who answered assisted in making decisions on menu items and answer any questions I had. We ended up getting Smoked Turkey, Brisket, Broasted Chicken, Jerk Chicken (Thursday special), greens, baked beans, slaw & fries just about $60 fed 4 easy with leftovers. Would recommend. Wish more eco friendly take out containers were used but that's my only suggestion to make better. Staff said online ordering works well but phone orders are also welcome!

I like the Carolina pulled pork sandwich with honey garlic - but the other day I got the rib tips and they were the best I ever had! Always good!

Love to visit here when working in the area. If you eat here you must try the candied apple barbecue sauce. Small inside space and a few tables outside where you can smell them smoking the meat.

Barbecue was excellent, tender and moist. Service is quick and order is always correct. If you're looking for sit down table service this isn't the place, it's primarily takeout! Overall a great experience every time!

This place used to be really good. The spare ribs are always excellent bur the burnt ends are uss5cubes of fat.

Great barbecue. My wife and I have eaten food from here twice. Satisfied both times. The brisket, the pulled pork and burnt ends were great. I love the apple cider barbecue sauce. The banana pudding is unreal how good it is. Now I would like to take a moment to talk about the Brisket sandwich. First off it's on my favorite bread Sourdough which looked like it was finely grilled. The cheese was great and the brisket was packed full of flavor and then when dipped in that apple cider barbecue sauce I'm crazy about. Well the word magnificent comes to mind.

First time Door dashed and these portions are VERY SMALL. They should definitely increase the portions or lower the prices! Wow unreal

Great place to eat if you're right off the freeway and got a taste for some bbq! They are friendly with their portions, and all the food is seasoned pretty darn good!

We ordered Texas Sampler. Briskets were juicy and pulled pork was tender. Unfortunately rib tips and spare ribs were both a bit tough and not as flavorful. Maybe because my favorite BBQ is beef briskets, but other family members also agreed. Honey buttered corn bread was good. Vinegar garlic slaw was okay, but I wish they'd hand cut the cabbage instead of using food processor slicer. A bit too thin and lacked the crunch factor I like. Pit smoked beans was very good. Baked Mac & Cheese was okay. Honey Sriracha sauce and Original sauce were both excellent!

Ohhh my god, the best BBQ I've ever had. My husband and I bought the ridiculous family-sized Texas sampler that came chock-full of meat, sides and cornbread. We opted to eat in the waiting area (not really a dining room) so we staked out a couple chairs and waited patiently for our food. The waiting area was a bit cold and could definitely use more tables and chairs. Small gripe, since it seems they do mostly carry-out business. I can't even name all the meats that came with our meal. But definitely some ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends, pork belly and chicken. See my photo for the spread. We chose coleslaw and mac and cheese as our sides. Everything was tender, smokey and delicious! I loved every meat except the chicken (chicken is boring), the mac and cheese was amazing and the cornbread was sinfully sweet. I can't wait until I visit Lazybones again. Their smoked meats have incredible flavor, prices are more than fair for quality received and the staff were willing to answer our questions.

What's my only complaint? Answer: They sometimes run out of Pig Candy. That's my main reason for stopping. Since, it does take time to put together orders, I do recommend calling ahead if you are in a hurry.

Not much of a thanksgiving person. So if I'm not doing the family thing, I like doing something a little of script. I notice the sign out front earlier in the week saying the food truck would be out on Thanksgiving 10am-1pm. So I figured that sure looked like a good plan get some bbq and watch football. We got a pound of Detroit style rib tips and cornbread stuffing and gravy. The tips were really good nice and tender and smoked perfectly , the stuffing was moist not even close to being dry the gravy was good not salty at all and very creamy. I grabbed 5 sides of bbq sauce all very good especially the sweet one. Definitely a great option when your not a fan of turkey.

This is a really good value. The bbq, potato salad and coleslaw are delicious. We get the family meal and there is so much food that we can have three dinners. That's about $7 apiece. You can't hardly make a meal at home for that price. Thank you!

They have some of the best Burnt Ends I've ever tasted. I would definitely go here again.

Lazybones Smokehouse is doing God's work! I highly recommend their Kansas Burnt Tips, Mac & Cheese, sweet cornbread and brownie. Also, their Hillbilly sauce is fantastic. This place is not to be passed. Add it to your foodie list.

My last review of this place was not good and it was based on service alone not the food so I did decide to give it another shot, and stop in today and get quite a bit of food. In a nutshell, everything is amazing! Service was much better, The manager seem to be in a much more pleasant and hospitable mood, and my staff was very accommodating and friendly. The food looks great not burnt not dried out fresh and hot and the interior was clean and sanitized. Although unfortunately at the present moment we can't go in and eat inside, The food maintain freshness all the way home. I guess I should've save my coupon they said they would honor next time I came in for buy one get one rib tips!! (I was pretty angry and threw it out vowing to never return.) Well I guess I did, and I will again since the food is great!

Picked up 3 dinner carry out tonight. The pulled pork, brisket, ribs, ranch fries and Mac & cheese were all outstanding!! The brisket was well smoked, lean and very tender! The ribs, smoked to perfection, were some of the meatiest, tender ribs we've ever had! The pulled pork was tender and juicy and we kept finding more pieces of bark (gold!) as we dug in. The cornbread was also good. Been awhile since we've been here - and will be back soon! Highly recommend!

This place was amazing. The staff was so nice and the food was incredible. Even leftovers I reheated in the oven were better than other places. I will be back. Wish they had the banana pudding in single serve though.

I really wish I would have taken some photos, but I was hungry and the food was yummy. So no pics from me, but take my word for it! Let's get to the meaty part of this review. The actual food order. We ordered a half rack of St. Louis ribs, rib tips, and the garlic Parmesan fries. I will say if you like meaty rib bones, then they have you covered. Their ribs are meaty and have a yummy Smokey flavor. The rib tips are nice and tender with a Smokey flavor as well. Lastly, the garlic Parmesan fries were life! I enjoy my potatoes and their garlic Parmesan fries hit the spot! The total came to around 25 dollars for all the food. Also the rib tips are free when you check in. So make sure you check in! Also they give you bbq sauces on the side. I will definitely be back. The customer service was great as well !

Pretty good, but will make the drive to Slow's next time. The chicken wings were my favorite tho. Definitely give the wings 5 stars. Brisket was pretty good, but ribs a little tough. I need to try more on the menu, but the collard greens need more ham/seasoning. I plan to try it again, but my first impression was that it was mediocre.

The food was delicious I will say though that the person I talked to on the phone didn't take time to check thoroughly for my order so I placed it again and yep there were two orders placed they gave me the wrong order but the only changes that I'd made were the side dishes When I called to tell them there had been a mistake and I was showing two orders they cancelled it with no problem and this time the lady I spoke with was very nice But I had to go through the delivery service to get a refund to my credit card and wait 7 days they said for the money to be returned. Boo

Oh my god. Lazybones is hands down THE most fire BBQ on the east side. Bad brads? KICK ROCKS. Slows? YEAH RIGHT. Smokestack lightning, piggy Mac melt, the baked beans, corn bread, brisket, pulled pork, candy apple sauce and inferno sauce. Good lord. Get yourself down there and get learned. Honestly, I've been all over the metro area eating hundreds of spots. For BBQ, the only place in metro Detroit that holds a candle to Lazybones is Boneyard BBQ on telegraph and warren.

Absolute crap. WAY OVERPRICED. the food is ok, not bad but not great. Here is a picture of what $28 will get you. I'll never go back.

Thank Goodness for Lazybones or I wouldn't have any great bbq close enough to me it's delicious it's authentic and the portions are very generous. And their sides are actually very good also. All of them! I have never had the salads or sandwiches. My go to is the brisket, pulled pork and smoked chicken. I especially love the chicken! And they have enough choices of sauce there should be something for everyone. During a time when were all stuck eating at home, getting some amazing bbq via DoorDash is absolutely a blessing! If you like bbq, definitely recommend!

They have great smoked meats. I saw this place on a TV review. They have since taken their menu alacart but it is delicious food. I love the sausage and the turkey the most. The ribs are good also.

I would have given this little bbq joint five stars if not for the meat. Sadface. I had the pulled pork and beef brisket. While both were tasty, the meat was dry on both. No, dumping a bunch of sauce on top doesn't fix that. My son loved his ribs, though, they were huge and meaty. That said, the portions are generous - all of us brought home leftovers. The sides we had were totally delicious! I even joked that the next time I came here, I'd just make a meal of the sides. Greens: It's hard to find good greens around these parts, and this place nails them perfectly. Ranch fries: So good! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a nice flavor. Loved them. Mac n cheese: Creamy and decadent. Not dry. Way better than Bad Brads or some others I've tried. Cornbread: Melts in your mouth, and wasn't dry, either. A large selection of Faygo pop to wash it all down. While this is mostly a carryout place (there are two tables inside), they do have a decent outside seating area with tables. Nothing fancy, but it was clean and comfortable. I liked that the area was enclosed by corrugated metal to block the parking lot and the view of traffic on Groesbeck. We were the only ones sitting out there on a busy Saturday evening. Fine by me!

I've lived next to lazybones for a good 20 years and never once had their food. I'm kind of upset that it took me this long to actually try this barbecue. I guess the reason why I've never tried it just looking at the building and the location kinda threw me off. It's on a remote part of Groesbeck that you wouldn't think a place like this would be. You pretty much have to get carry out at this location because they really don't have sitting unless it's during the summertime. I took my food home with a couple Faygos. I will say I was very impressed with the food and the service. I got the rib tips are they were delightful. The mac & cheese was amazing also. It reminds me so much of the barbecue you would get down south. This has become one of my favorite locations now to grab some barbecue. I'll for sure be coming here a lot more.

We love love love this place. This was a once per week dinner for our family. We love the burnt ends, brisket, mac and cheese, pig fries. We regularly bought their packaged sauces as well. I cannot express how good their food is. Very high quality meats. Awesome staff. Everyone has their favorite BBQ place in Detroit, but for my palate, this place is head and shoulders above all other BBQ joints in the Detroit area including Slows BBQ. AAA+.

Me and my daughter travel all over Michigan, checking out different bbq spots. It's our thang. In all, over 30 in the lower peninsula over the past 3 years. So, we happened upon this one. When we order during our visits, we order a ton to get a good sampling of their menu. Lazybones offered a Texas Sampler, which is a good sample portion of their meat: Carolina pulled pork, St. Louis spareribs, Texas beef brisket, "Detroit style" rib tips, Kansas City burnt ends, Honey Sriracha pork belly, smoked turkey breast, Kentucky smoked chicken. We also added on an extra side of brisket and St. Louis ribs, along with extra cornbread. They threw in five good size cups of mixed barbecue sauces and a mustard. They gave us five in all, the restaurant offers 10, which was impressive. In short, this crew knows what they're doing. Nothing was overcooked or dry, everything had a good amount of seasoning. Nothing was served with a bunch of sauce already over top of it which is nice, so you can taste the dry rub and smoke. Some places drown their food in sauce because their food has no flavor and this certainly isn't that kind of place. The burnt ends had a nice char to it, the turkey had nice smoke flavor, the brisket was on point, perfectly done, the ribs were pull off the bone, perfectly cooked. The pork belly in my opinion was the best, great flavor. The smoked chicken was done perfectly, the pulled pork and sausage was right on point and the rip tips were done perfectly. We also had chili and mac & cheese. The chili had a nice spice to it with a heavy chili seasoning in a brown roux. The mac & cheese was on point, nice crust on top, not dry, but not overloaded in a cheese sauce. My only critique of the experience is the cornbread. It is traditional so as foodies know, it also means dry. If that's what you're accustomed to then good deal. Those that know, loading on a bunch butter definitely helps. However, there are some great recipes for a good moist cornbread that would go well with everything else. The location does not have traditional restaurant seating. There is a U-shaped counter that you can eat a lunch or dinner at. This place is 95% carry out. Not a big deal, just giving a heads up. They also have some other products at the store counter for an upsell. We dove in on a couple pieces of cheesecake from a company that makes it locally in Detroit. They were absolutely delicious. The two staff members that we spoke to briefly were very friendly and welcoming. I overheard several phone conversations while they were taking orders and they are on top of their game in customer service. I would give this place a 4.5 star if I could. I believe it's over a four star rating, just short of a five star. A definite recommendation for a take out dinner for the family. Thank you for a great experience. We will be back... JJ and Savannah

I have been going here for years. Once again they remodel owner not on site quality and prices change. I ordered 6 Wings went from !.50 ea. to 2.25 ea. ouch. They where burned all the meat shriveled up. 1.4 rib snack Delicious. Note alway open your take out and check it. By the time i got home had to throw out the wings in my back yard, even the cats wouldn't eat them This always happens when the owner becomes a fat cat and prices go up quality goes down.