Johns Barbecue

In trying to come up with positive points a couple things come to mind. The interior design had a nice homey country atmosphere. The pie was obviously homemade and delicious. And the staff was very friendly and seemed to enjoy their jobs.
Now the food portion of our experience. The barbecue chicken plate seemed like a fair price. After receiving the chicken plate it tasted very monotone and watery with slight vinegar and a hint of sweet. I love okra but it was fried way over what it should’ve been, some were very hollow on the inside and my baked beans tasted out of a can. I really wish they would’ve Spruced up the baked beans with some onions and chunks of bacon or some maple sausage.
The barbecue pork wasn’t really tender at all. And, it had a strange bitter flavor kind of like liquid smoke. It tasted like it was ordered pre-​fabricated and not homemade. I wish they had different barbecue sauce, and hadn’t put the sauce on it. And, while the barbecue sauce did taste homemade, I would’ve much rather of had some Sweet Baby Ray’s. The macaroni and cheese was good, but it tasted like it was powdered cheese. And the mashed potatoes were good as well, but again I’m pretty sure they were instant.
Overall, it was a subpar experience and I do not think we will be returning to John’s barbecue in Dalton, GA.

Really nice staff, very hometown feeling and good food. I ordered 2 hotdogs with chili and slaw with an order of tater tots (I know I ordered like a kid). My wife and I enjoyed it and we’ll be back to try one of their handmade burgers.