I'm a "foodie" to the core, but NO food is worth waiting in line for 3 hours, whether it's Franklin's or whatever. I get that it may be the best BBQ in the world, but how much of that is just self-manufactured hype? I'll never know, that's for sure.

I'd still like to go wait in line at Franklin's. I've got to try his brisket at some point. But I think the experience at Franklin's is more than just the food. I'd stand in line for 3 hours for brisket before I'd stand in line for hours at an amusement park, for instance. Different strokes, I guess.

For good BBQ I'm willing to stand in line for a while. Maybe not multiple hours, but yeah, I have no problem waiting for quality food in most cases. If I'm time constrained, then I'll simply choose someplace else.

Just an observation but wait times don't necessarily equate to great food. We go to Chili's every Friday and some Saturday nights only because there's a group of bar regulars that we love hanging out with. But there are waits for the dining room both nights. There is absolutely nothing on the menu at Chili's I would wait for. Outback has longer waits than Chili's and Texas Road House has even longer weekend waits. We like TRH but I wouldn't wait for them.

Just an observation but wait times don't necessarily equate to great food. We go to Chili's every Friday and some Saturday nights only because there's a group of bar regulars that we love hanging out with. But there are waits for the dining room both nights. There is absolutely nothing on the menu at Chili's I would wait for. Outback has longer waits than Chili's and Texas Road House has even longer weekend waits. We like TRH but I wouldn't wait for them.

Totally agree with this.

Just an observation but wait times don't necessarily equate to great food. We go to Chili's every Friday and some Saturday nights only because there's a group of bar regulars that we love hanging out with. But there are waits for the dining room both nights. There is absolutely nothing on the menu at Chili's I would wait for. Outback has longer waits than Chili's and Texas Road House has even longer weekend waits. We like TRH but I wouldn't wait for them.

Oh don't get me wrong, I agree with you - just because it's popular and there's a wait doesn't mean it's good. I'm just saying that when I know a place has excellent food, then I'm willing to wait. Generally not interested in waiting otherwise. :)

Oh don't get me wrong, I agree with you - just because it's popular and there's a wait doesn't mean it's good. I'm just saying that when I know a place has excellent food, then I'm willing to wait. Generally not interested in waiting otherwise. :)

Exactly.

I'm a "foodie" to the core, but NO food is worth waiting in line for 3 hours, whether it's Franklin's or whatever. I get that it may be the best BBQ in the world, but how much of that is just self-manufactured hype? I'll never know, that's for sure.

I know if it's hype or not.... but you'll still have to stand in line, or sit like I did, three hours to find out yourself. ;)

Lines are the gold standard in Texas.... Some restaurants chase stars... Texas pitmasters chase lines.

No star chasing at Franklin's.
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Lines are the gold standard in Texas.... Some restaurants chase stars... Texas pitmasters chase lines.Ahhh!! Just one more reason I'll stay here.

Ahhh!! Just one more reason I'll stay here.

You'll miss out on some mighty fine Q..... But I'll share a little secret..... Edge Craft is pretty darn close to being equivalent with a lot of these Texas boys and his lines are shorter.... For now... With that said.... Pretty sure Zach is a Texan.

I can honestly say I've stood in the line at Snow's BBQ at 7:00 AM, they open at 8 AM, 4 times and never regretted it once..... Tootsie Tomanetz is a Brisket Whisperer and I'm pretty sure she is still smoking Choice while all the new blood have moved to Prime and Wagyu.

Only had CC BBQ once and it was ok.

I really want to check out edge craft.

We got some ribs from Earls on western yesterday and as always they are super solid, taste great, great spice rub as well.

You'll miss out on some mighty fine Q..... But I'll share a little secret..... Edge Craft is pretty darn close to being equivalent with a lot of these Texas boys and his lines are shorter.... For now... With that said.... Pretty sure Zach is a Texan.

I can honestly say I've stood in the line at Snow's BBQ at 7:00 AM, they open at 8 AM, 4 times and never regretted it once..... Tootsie Tomanetz is a Brisket Whisperer and I'm pretty sure she is still smoking Choice while all the new blood have moved to Prime and Wagyu.

I'd love to visit Snow's and see Tootsie. I need to go over to Edge some day.

I think I have been to edgecraft about a dozen times. It is the best in town. Not even close for me anymore.

I think I have been to edgecraft about a dozen times. It is the best in town. Not even close for me anymore.

Have they stayed busy?

I'm pretty much off meat so I haven't been in a while.

Have they stayed busy?

I'm pretty much off meat so I haven't been in a while.

I've only ever been on Thursday or Friday so can't speak for the weekend crowds but each time I've been they have been close to capacity and we usually try to get there when they open.

We have been to Clark Crew about 5 times and it has always been pretty good. The burnt ends are particularly tasty.

I also love the cold plate/shelf they have on the bar. It keeps my beers cold and I don't have to rush to down them. A nice touch!

Have they stayed busy?

I'm pretty much off meat so I haven't been in a while.

I've been at least 10 times and last Friday (July 4th weekend) was the first time there wasn't a substantial line.

https://www.fsrmagazine.com/nextgen-casual/clark-crew-bbqs-expansion-journey-begins

They announced on social media they are planning a location in Tulsa.

It will be the old Fuddruckers at 10825 E 71st.

They announced on social media they are planning a location in Tulsa.

It will be the old Fuddruckers at 10825 E 71st.

RIP Fuddruckers

RIP Fuddruckers


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