Pit Boss BBQ

"Dry-rubbed overnight before being smoked, the wings at Pit Boss in Hapeville are why this popular barbecue spot is always packed with everyone from Delta employees from Hartsfield-Jackson airport to off-duty (hopefully) police. The wings are smoked with pecan, oak, and hickory wood before being flash-fried for a crispy skin." - Mike Jordan, Henna Bakshi

"Pit Boss in Hapeville is often packed with Delta employees, weary travelers, locals, and off-duty police workers who come to indulge in the sweet, spicy, savory, and smoky ’cue. Make sure to order the smoked wings, which are dry-rubbed overnight before being smoked on pecan, oak, and hickory woods and flash-fried for a crispy skin." - Beth McKibben, Eater Staff

"Pit Boss BBQ in Hapeville makes lemon pepper wings with a smoky twist. This spot is already known for smoking meats very, very well, so much so they’re on our Best BBQ list, and their drums and flats are no exception. Those pit flavors really shine on these beauties, and the seasoning leans heavier on the peppery heat than tartness, which further enhances the smokiness. Even when we hit this fast-casual joint by ourselves, we usually get a big 20-piece order. Since they're nice and plump, they're perfect for tossing in the air fryer to reheat as leftovers." - demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"Pit Boss in Hapeville is a counter service BBQ spot that doesn’t cut corners: no parboiled ribs or oven-roasted brisket here, only meats that have spent hours on the smoker. The Delta employees who swarm this place for lunch will tell you the same—few establishments do smoked meats as well as Pit Boss. Once a tiny spot where you'd smell like smoke after a visit, Pit Boss is now in a larger location across the street. Despite the move, the quality of their smoked ribs, wings, and pulled chicken remains top-notch." - demarco williams, jacinta howard

"Few establishments do smoked meats as well as Pit Boss in Hapeville. This counter service BBQ spot doesn’t cut corners: no parboiled ribs or oven-roasted brisket here, only meats that have spent hours on the smoker. The airport employees who swarm this place for lunch will tell you the same. They may also tell what you should order, but we’ll save them that trouble. Get the amazing smoked ribs, wings, and tender pulled chicken sandwich with tangy housemade sauce." - jacinta howard