Pit Boss BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Parkview
800 Doug Davis Dr, Atlanta, GA 30354
Highlights
Pit-smoked meats, dry-rubbed wings, tangy sauce, great sides
Pit-smoked meats, dry-rubbed wings, tangy sauce, great sides
"Pit Boss in Hapeville is often packed with Delta employees, weary travelers, locals, and off-duty (hopefully) police who come to indulge in the sweet, spicy, savory, and smoky ’cue here. 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. There’s also a location in Stockbridge." - Candy Hom
"What We Like: The pit smoke flavors really enhance the peppery heat in their LP rub. Pit Boss BBQ in Hapeville is already known for smoking meats very, very well, so much so they’re on our Best BBQ list, and their smoky, seasoned drums and flats are no exception. 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." - jacinta howard
"Pit Boss BBQ in Hapeville is a great stop for lunch when you have your work buddies in tow or just hopped off a late-morning flight at Hartsfield-Jackson—just three miles down the road. The Delta employees who swarm this place for lunch will tell you few establishments do smoked meats as well as Pit Boss, and we agree. Once a tiny spot where you'd smell like smoke after a visit, Pit Boss has moved across the street to a larger, super relaxed location. Despite the move, the quality of their smoked ribs, wings, and pulled chicken remains top-notch (and you don’t have to worry about smelling like a grill when you return to work)." - jacinta howard
"Close your eyes and envision a BBQ joint. Chances are you're picturing something close to Pit Boss in Hapeville with its sturdy wooden chairs and tables made for eating tender pulled chicken sandwiches with tangy housemade sauce. 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 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. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Food Rundown Brisket By The Pound A lot of brisket is very fatty or cooked until it's too tough. But not at Pit Boss. You can tell this brisket is slow smoked for a really long time because it's so tender and flavorful. Pork Back Ribs With Bread These aren't parboiled ribs. The flavor is slow smoked into the meat, straight to the bone. Pit Boss Chopped BBQ Chicken Sandwich Plopped on a lightly toasted bun, this tender chicken still holds lots of smoky flavor even though it's tossed in their tangy-sweet signature BBQ sauce. Smoked Wings A favorite menu item, the wings highlight Pit Boss's masterful technique on the smoker. The taste is not overwhelming, and the wings remain juicy, which anyone who's ever thrown a batch of drums and flats on the charcoal grill knows isn't the easiest thing to do." - Jacinta Howard
"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
