Local Joe's at Cave Spring

Local Joe’s in Cave Spring has a great vibe and a friendly, small-town feel. My wife and I shared the Triple Meat Plate with ribs, shredded chicken, and turkey. The ribs were good, not the best I’ve had, but still solid and flavorful. The chicken was a little dry, and the turkey was pretty good overall. The baked beans were fantastic and easily my favorite part of the meal. The mac and cheese was okay, nothing special. The biggest letdown was the Brunswick stew, the taste just wasn’t there, and the portion was tiny, served in a small cup more suited for sauce than a real side. The cornbread was fine but nothing to rave about. For around $21, it wasn’t the best BBQ plate I’ve ever had, but not the worst either. I really liked the atmosphere, and I’d definitely come back to try the meatloaf next time.

We're full time rv travelers in the area for a bit. For a little place. The food was fantastic. I got the pork plate. Hubby the turkey plate. Both were delicious. Staff was pleasant and helpful. We would for sure come back here when in the area

Food is so tasty and the people work there are so friendly. If I could suggest one thing…. Is to improve the portion sizes. I got the lunch special with a pork sandwich and pasta salad and a drink….the pasta salad literally was in the smallest container and you could eat it in 3 bites….. but, their pork skins are amazing!!!! Best I’ve ever had!

Local Joe's is the 274th BBQ restaurant I've had the pleasure of eating in. Really eclectic atmosphere in a small west GA town with a great menu for Q, excellent sides, and priced as it should be. If you're around the northwest side of GA, give this a shout. I'm headed back there soon. BYW, they have homemade woopie pies that kick ayes. ANF banana pudding is a side. That's what makes this place special.

You can walk in this place and feel the positive energy. The atmosphere here just makes you excited to be here. The food was a little different than what I'm used to. It still was exceptional in taste and quality. This locally owned restaurant is a staple here. The staff was incredibly friendly. We even got to meet the owner who was working in the kitchen at the time. You can taste the love in their food. The flavor may not be for everybody if your not open minded. I ordered the ribs with Brunswick stew and potato salad. I also got a small banana pudding. I was not too big of a fan of the barbecue sauce however the ribs were incredibly tender and delicious. Potato salad was okay, the Brunswick stew was out of this world. The banana pudding was just yummmmmy!

Even though we only live a mile away, this was our first visit to Local Joe's. I'm not a meat-eater, but my husband had really been wanting to try it after being able to smell it all over town. The smokey BBQ pit fragrance lured him in! Right away we thought the place was very cute and loved the cozy feel inside. It was a blast from the past to think that this building was the tiny post office in town when I was a child. The decor is cheerful and not overwhelming. We were glad there were no loud TVs playing, like so many restaurants have these days. The blues music they had on was pleasant and fit the theme. We were a little surprised and disappointed that there is no kid's menu. It would've been nice to have more options for our daughter, like maybe a basic grilled cheese sandwich or something like that. She had the nachos and enjoyed them, but said the cheese was a little spicy for her. (It wasn't too spicy for an adult though.) She also had a side of macaroni and wanted to get more, but they were sold out shortly after we had gotten our order. My husband loved his BBQ pork sandwich and was happy they had Texas Pete on every table. I was a little surprised they didn't have different types of BBQ sauces on the tables to chose from, or even when ordering...it is the basic barbecue sauce, not the vinegar style. This wasn't a big deal, but wanted to mention it in case different sauces are your thing. I just ordered some sides for myself. I wish there had been a "veggie plate" option, but I had to individually order the sides. The potato salad was absolutely delicious...some of the best I've ever had! I also had baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and vinegar slaw. It was all great, although I wish the cabbage had been chopped up a little bit more in the slaw. I also took a chance and got a bowl of Brunswick stew. It was a little too thick and meaty for me, but my husband liked it, so we brought it home for him. I also got an additional side of potato salad and baked beans to take home, because they were so yummy! The staff were super friendly and efficient the entire time we were there. The restaurant is very clean and pleasant and I recommend trying it, especially if you love BBQ! Oh, they also have some desserts and baked goods that looked really good. I was too full, but we will have to get some of that next time. Happy to have this little place so close to home in our little town!

Chicken nachos were wonderful. I enjoyed the pork plate. Potato salad was really good! Would not order the Brunswick stew again and the Mac and cheese was a bit dry. Banana pudding was good. Brisket has a lot of fat. Corn bread was a bit dry…I should have asked for some butter for it. Pretty small space but we were there on a festival weekend…so busier than usual… nice outdoor seating spaces though. If we go back, we’ll find what we like and stick to ordering such.

The moment I walked in, it gave me a welcome home feeling. I ate a pound of sausage and a pound of pulled pork. The meat was succulent, flavorful, and most. I like sweet bbq sauce, and their red bbq is the bees knees. If I find myself in cave springs again, ill be remiss if I dont stop in for some of their bbq!

Quick service and good food. What more could you want? Our table had a variety of items and everything was enjoyed.

Everything I've tried here is so good. I've had brisket and a sandwich and both were superb. I even had some Lima Beans that came mighty close to rivaling my grandmother's home cooked recipe. Seating indoor and outdoors on a patio. Friendly service and small town feel and charm. Amazing smoked meats. Try everything!

The Lamboy Beef brisket is so tender and slow cooked to perfection. The beans, greens,and Brunswick stew are the best, and makes me wonder what my Mom was doing all those years.

Mashed potatoes, Potato salad & turnip greens plus pulled pork & meat loaf are very good. Chicken casserole good too. Homemade cookies are good. Friendly attitude & nothing fancy decor. Check out daily specials on Menu.

BBQ pork was delicious. It was a fun place to eat and the server was great. I would eat here anytime I'm in this area.

The food is amazing and the service is even better. This was my second time here and my family and I had just been kicked out of Linda Marie's steakhouse down the road bc my baby was crying, which in turn had me in tears. We decided to just grab some food from Local Joes but I was still obviously upset. The cashier rang up our food, packed it to go and even carried it to my car while I carried my son. She made what was an awful night a little better and gave me some hope that there are good people in the world.

Chose this place for lunch on our way home from Dahlonega. What a gem! Homecooking at its finest! We had the daily special and it did not disappoint. We even bought some of their fresh baked cookies to go! Everything was delicious. Will visit again when traveling that area.

The worker at the register was very rude she did NOT have good costumer service at all! They don't ever have the food you want there. I will NEVER recommend this place or ever go back!!

Split a pulled pork meal with wife. The smoked pork was really great. Meat was lean. Just the right amount of bark. Potato salad was outstanding. The stew was ok to me. It had big chunks of potato in it. But to each his own when it comes to stew. Place has a good atmosphere. Employees friendly. Plenty of parking.

Love this place! Excellent ribs! The smoked turkey is so juicy and delicious I know BBQ is all about the meats, but don't miss out on the sides. The potato salad, blackeyed peas and greens are just like your Grandma's Sunday dinner fare. All desserts are made in house; I highly recommend the banana pudding ( it's the real deal ) the peanut butter cookies and the FRIED PIES.

We were just passing through saw a Local Joes been to one in Alabama so thought it was a safe bet, au contraire, this place was so dirty, probably why the lights were dimmed, moldy self serve soda fountain, cooks and cashier seen barehanding cooked food, sticky tables and floors.

Really really good BBQ. Most of the sides are good too. They have a really nice sauce. It is not thin and vinegary, as stated in another review. It's a nice balance of sweet and savory. Pork is awesome and the pimento melt is delicious. Get that if you're in a hurry or whenever. That sandwich is amazing and I don't really care for pimento cheese normally. I'm picky about my BBQ. You should eat here.

I know I've posted a review before but I love their bbq, baked beans, potato salad! It's all so good! If you haven't tried this bbq restaurant it's a must!!!!

Great brisket. Different specials every day. Servers take care of you. Cozy little hometown restaurant

Got to go eat here again as I was leaving Rome, Jawja. just the best people you will ever meet and lovely place to sit down and relax while you enjoy some very good Southern Smoked barbecue. anytime I'm in the area I'll hit this place up, also easy music playing in the background just makes everything seem right. This Alabama boy is big on this place. Roll Tide!

Great food. Good service. Great place to have lunch and just relax. If I'm back that way again I will make sure to stop.

Food was good relaxing atmosphere, the portions we pretty big my eyes were bigger than my stomach.

great little small town locally owned restaurant! Tucked away in the quaint town of Cave Springs Ga. Delicious brisket!

I can not rave about this place enough! I was surprised to see it only has four reviews?! This is by far the best bbq in Atlanta PERIOD! We drove an hour out just to see Cave Spring GA and just so happened to find this little gem of a restaurant. The portions are perfect! The meat is so tender, so flavorful, so juicy! It can't be beat! I will seriously make the drive over and over again just to have more! The staff (and the locals) were beyond friendly and welcoming! I had the chicken sandwich and my husband had the turkey... we wanted to eat more but didn't want to look like pigs! And the BANANA PUDDING!!!! Have mercy! So delicious! If you are craving a delicious bbq place ... go here! Drive here! It's worth it!

Brisket special on Saturday... seriously good brisket! Definitely worth the trip... looking forward to coming back!

They have updated their fare on the menu at Local Joe's, and my my was I impressed! I had the Greek salad topped with smoked pulled pork, a side of sweet potato casserole, and a couple cake balls for my aperitif with Southern style Sweet Tea. All I can say is wow, the nice portion of greens and veggies were crisp, presentation was well done, and the pork was moist and tender. The casserole was smooth, topped with a little caramelized crunchy sweet, and the cake balls were decadent. I cannot explain any better about how good the food was, but since I had it for lunch, I wished I had bought enough to have leftovers for dinner as well! Highly, highly recommended!

Just can't get over the taste of this barbecue. The smoke in it was awesome and the bark that is mixed in it is the bomb. I'm going to have to say it's close to the best barbecue that I've had in my life, along with a place in Natchez,Ms.... I can't wait until I go back to Gadsden, Alabama because I'm going to come back. p.s. don't forget to add mustard seeds in them beans!!! I do wish they had fries but the BBQ is so good it doesn't really matter. all day long.

You have officially lost a customer..I spent $47 on a 1/3 pan of Potato Salad & 1/3 pan of Mac & Cheese and was so disappointed with Mac & Cheese..Tasted & Looked like it was made out of a box and that's where I am very ticked off I spent $23 on that crap..So never again will I get ripped off again..Very disappointed

I agree with another rating left here. We stopped at this local joes as I had been to other local joes and enjoyed their bbq . In comparison, this one was just ok. I wasn't fond of the bbq chicken as it was dry and the smoky flavor was a bit too bitter tasting to me. I tried the bbq sauce and it was very watery and didn't have much flavor. The bbq beans were pretty good but I wasn't a fan of what I think was a sour cream based potato salad. The servers were very friendly though.

The brisket is awesome. The slaw is great. Sandwiches are amazing. I'm making this review on a Monday wishing they were open today. Realllllly good bbq. I want to try one of the burgers; they look tasty.

Have Mercy Jesus!! My stop for food and this is the spot. Pulled pork with pimento melt sandwich with a side of Brunswick Stew. Drink was sweet Tea, perfect (diabetic, shhh, this is our secret). I am impressed. Charlotte NC needs this restaurant there!! Y'all come eat! I do recommend this restaurant. Now for the Cow Patty!!!!

Great place to have some real BBQ. Lots of choices and delicious flavors very friendly and attentive staff. Amazing smell as you walk up and some rock and roll playing by the smoker! Return visit! You have to try their vinegar slaw! Great tasty delicious spicy cabbage.

As far as BBQ goes great stuff. Corn bread why is everyone's corn bread hard and cold ugh!

I was not thrilled with the vinegar bbq sauce, the baked beans were horrible. I live in Chattanooga and we do sweet brown sugar baked beans and a sweet tangy bbq sauce. I do not like this carolina bbq sauce with vinegar.

The pulled pork pimento melt is unbelievable!! I can't get past it to try anything else on the menu. I think I could eat it weekly and be very happy. The baked beans are good, banana pudding is good, the cookies I've tried are great. Love this place!!

Its good down home bbq at its finest!! Get down there any try everything!!! It's all delicious and prepared by a friendly attentive staff inside of a quaint little town....

Great Food wonderful atmosphere .The best BBQ around anywhere and the desserts are delicious ! The owner's are super friendly .You got to stop in to gave their food a try !

We were quite disappointed with this location as we have visited the others in Alabama. We stopped by Cave Springs to hit the antique stores. Ordered the pork plates with sides. They do not offer fries or onion rings which was very odd also no regular or large sandwich options and only had vinegar slaw when the other locations offer vinegar and Mayo slaw. The meat was a bit bland and lacked the smoky flavor we have come to expect at the other locations. The sauce was thin and watery and they didn't have any sauce provided on the tables. Our interaction with the staff was good. The young lady that brought our food out was polite and helpful. Overall this particular location was just OK at best.

This is probably the best BBQ in NWGA, they are my go to place! They are affordable and have amazing service. They have a at home atmosphere where everyone is welcome. They are super involved in the local community and is not unusual to become a regular after your first visit. My favorite is the LG pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese for my side with their amazing southern sweet tea.

Absolutely amazing. Great staff and great food, can't go wrong. I've traveled all over the world and I'd still pick the BBQ pimento cheese sandwich here as one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. The baked beans rank in as top beans I've ever had. I'm a BBQ fanatic and have munched hundreds of places from coast to coast, Local Joe's is a winner.

A friend recommended the bbq pimento melt and so I had to try it. The best I've had!! Very good combination! My husband had the brisket and he said it was some of the best he had ever had! Always friendly staff and love the blues music. We highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back!!

Best BBQ for miles...the smoked turkey breast is so moist. The ribs are fall off the bone tender. Pulled pork sandwich is juicy and piled high. You have to try their potato salad and their homemade cake balls. Tuesday's is the roast beef platter yum. The service is great and the people are even better. Very friendly.

We used Chef Jamie's catering for an event on March 7, and the food was the hit of party! The ribs were fall off the bone goodness, the smoked turkey was juicy and tender, the mashed potato bar extravagant,and the yeast rolls were irresistible! Not only was the food delicious but was delivered on time and with a smile from Haley. Jamie was so helpful and quick to respond to my emails, even at the last minute asking for an increase in portions due to added guests. I recommend Local Joe's whole heartedly for eat in, take out, and especially for catered events!

Visiting Cave Springs for the Memorial Day holiday and.decided to give them a try. NOT disappointed, they have some Awesome BBQ !! I got the Cuban sandwich and my husband got.a bbq sandwich. Big servings and good prices. Will definitely come back !!

Local Joe's is amazing!!! I have tried many different things there and never found anything I didn't like. And the staff is so friendly every single time.

The food was great. The employees were wonderful accommodating special food issues. Great to go service!I just wish they would require customers to mask up. It would help make Covid less of an issue, especially for the elderly and compromised.

Super yummy BBQ and accommodating for three distinct individuals tastes. Will return when we are back in this neck of the woods.

If you love brisket, then this place is for you. It's the best! Everything on the menu is delicious. Smelling that smoker turning out fresh juicy and delicious pork and beef while listening to Blues music. If you are in Cave Spring, Ga. You simply must give it a try. It's just down the road from Rome.