Bigmista’s Morning Wood

I check in often for the cheesy grits, with bacon on the side… this is my meal for the day… I love it, being so near my job!!!

Memorial day weekend partying got the better of me. Needed a hangover remedy and I found it. Came in around 10am on Sunday. Right off the bat I was greeted with a warm welcome and understanding for my «condition». I asked everyone what they recommended for a hangover and the general consciences was Aarons fattie Benedict. House made biscuits, fattie, gravy, eggs and bacon crumble. Nailed it. Defenitly coming back with or without a hangover. 5 stars deserved

The people are very nice, cool little place. the biscuits and gravy were off the hook! they had hot link sausages inside the biscuits & gravy.
The prices are very reasonable and the best thing is service with a smile.

In looking at these pictures– I don’t think they serve a consistent amount of meat. I don’t think we got nearly as much as some of those other plates in the pictures. We got one big hunk of meat — like an end piece. Also, some of those pictures had two pieced of corn bread — I only had one on my plate. Total of $ 16 with two sides. Got the pineapple slaw– which was really good and favorable — a lot of pepper. Their cajun corn was good was well. I’m willing to give them some more tries. Next time, maybe for breakfast and can try their candied bacon.

Quality of the meats were good, but way over priced. If they don’t get their prices in line, they will be out of business real soon.

3 words: Pig Candy Pancakes! OMG! The very best pancakes ever! I’m not going to talk about them – you’ve got to go try them!
My friend and I will definitely be back for lunch, next time.
Bigmista’s staff is friendly, and helpful. The place is very small, and a little warm, but the food is fabulous! Great find!

This is a $ 10 sandwich? Is want even warm! They use store bought sauce and charge for it if you want some to go, yet they have it sing on the table to use all you want if you eat there. .go figure. .
I’m not a fan of chains but hell, even Lucille’s is better, and the serve beer to wash out down with.

This is sad. Ever had some really good food, but the place has a really non-​existent vibe? Came for breakfast… NO COFFEE. Again… NO COFFEE. WT Fizzie, man? It wasn’t cheap… which is cool… cuz it was REALLY good. But… this bears repeating… NO FUDGING COFFEE.
So…the math… Food was 5 stars, service was, you know… one of those little arms of the star… but, since that’s not an option… one star. Average is 3. Pity, though. We prolly won’t be back… but we’ll remember the good grub… AND NO COFFEE (did I mention that???)

Place is okay, I’ve had better BBQ. I ordered the brisket sammich and pineapple slaw. Big portion of meat and the BBQ sauce was awesome. The meat didn’t have the greatest smoke flavor like the establishments name suggest. The slaw wasn’t that great either. Paid $ 10 for the sammich and slaw, not bad considering the amount of food. No bathroom available, so if you need to wash your hands before you eat, you are out of luck.

I have visited Big M’s other location and the sandwichs are awesome! I was curious to try the new breakfast option but alas chickened out and went to my regular stand by, the pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich is piled high with the softest most tender melt in your mouth pork you can imagine. The cajun corn in my opion is the go to side at this place. It is spiced to perfection and compliments the meal while the pineapple slaw is a sweet concoction that can leave a sugary after taste.
My only complaint is the sauce is way too spicy for me. I break out in a sweat and my nose runs, which kind of ruins the experience of dining for me. So if you dont like spicy, goes easy on the sauce. My partner loves it. Next visit I am doing the breakfast for sure…
*word of caution. Bbq sauce is spicy. Because I know that is just me and my personal preference, they get a rare 5 star review from me for the great service and huge portion size.

2 stars since the food was decent, but one of the associates left little to be desired. Hence 2 stars.
We went here to grab lunch and ordered a burger off the lunch menu. After we ordered we were told that they ran out of a side that my co-​worker and I chose. My co-​worker asked if they had beans since the other location does. We were then told, «This is a breakfast spot, we don’t have beans.» He said this in a condescending tone with plenty of attitude and I wanted to reply, «If it’s a breakfast spot then why were we able to order off a F#€/!& LUNCH menu?», but thought otherwise since I didn’t want anything «extra» in my food. Plus being a work lunch I felt I should maintain my professionalism.
The lady that helped us was nice and gave us cards for the other spot. The other associate then proceeded to try to «shank» her with his instant read thermometer. Yeah, dude is just all class as you can read.
We got our food and left vowing to never go back again. We also let everyone we know of our experience as well.
Sad since the food is decent, but not the best BBQ I’ve had. If you decide to try it out, call your order in so you can spend less time at the establishment, but I for one will not be spending my money here.

I was disappointed at this place. I did not enjoy the meal I got plus it was a bit pricey. Pulled pork was dry as hell. Also lacked the smokey taste and was bland. The chicken thighs were over cooked and dry. also lacked flavor. The Lakewood/​Carson location didn’t have a pit onsite. Probably get the bbq from the parent location which has to get transported. The brisket was good, it was soft and tender and the cornbread was moist with pieces of jalapeño on the bottom which I liked. Service was good. But the lack of bbq flavor was missing. There are a few bbq spots around like Bludso’s, Robert Earl, and Hambone’s that I highly recommend.

I have never been able to eat at the original Bigmista’s because they are always out of food when I go there. That in and of itself is a good sign, but it’s also discouraging since it’s not a go-​to place for reliable eats.
We ventured out on Saturday to get us some Morning Wood. I can’t help myself. I love saying the name. Yes, I’m a 12 year old boy in an old lady’s body.
The place is small, three tables and a counter. We secured a table and watched many people order food to go. The breakfast menu is small, but that’s okay. The selections gave us enough to choose from and sounded delicious.
I opted for a breakfast bowl with eggs, cheesy grits and fatty patties. The MU had the BIG ASS breakfast with pig candy pancakes and sweet tater tots. This is a lot of food. I don’t think I’ve ever had grits before, but I loved these. I love the consistency, savory flavor and cheesy goodness. The pig candy has a spicy kick on the end notes that you do not anticipate. Hot cha cha! Neither one of us finished our meals. Did I mention that it’s a lot of food? We took some of the food home, but it’s definitely better fresh off the grill/​griddle/​whatever. Napoleon Dynamite himself would give the sweet potato tots a major thumbs up.
I enjoyed the experience, the food, the service and will return. Get there early because they cut off breakfast service early.

I had the candy bacon pancakes and hash. The hash was delicious good mix of sweet, tangy, and savory. The pancakes were sweet, spicy, and very filling. The fam had the breakfast sandwich with a fattie and the Big A** breakfast. The Big A** breakfast can feed a family of 4 easy.

OMG!!! Their Ribs made me HOMESICK! First bite and I was in RIBS HEAVEN-they’re Smoky, meaty, seasoned and cooked to perfection! As my momma would say-​they taste like «Big Mista put his foot in it” — a True sign of the perfect rib– don’t need sauce and these are it!!! I’m from Det, Mich and these ribs remind me of all the BBQ restaurants there and the Rib dinners sold for the Church fund raisers! I’m doing my HAPPY DANCE! Hubby wanted Brisket and they were sold out so will go back to try that and for breakfast!
Potato Salad & Baked Beans– YUMMY! Just Like my Momma’s!
Great customer service in both locations! Thank you Neil (Big Mista) and Glenn! I’ll be back again and again and again!!!

Authentic BBQ, «old school“style with huge flavors. Wife is NewOrleans native and really liked the sweet potato «tater tots».Cole Slaw NOT gooey/​runny. the way it should be. Turkey link similar to Famous”/USC Gameday-​concessions «Derricks Bigg turkey dog»
Family owned and run with relatives onsite. The care and pride shows
Ultra clean café, near LBCC and Long Beach airport.

My breakfast was okay. I got pancakes with bacon and smoked link because they were out of another meat. The meats were good. The pancake was gooey. My dining companion was not happy with his breakfast. He noted the grits were cold and the scrambled eggs were rubbery. He did not finish his coffee and said it was the worst he had had in some time.
It seemed expensive for what you got.
There is limited seating inside.

Not mind-​blowing enough to give me a morning wood but definitely one of the betters spots for breakfast. This is southern style breakfast with items like grits, tots, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, bacon, sausage, etc., but with a slight twist.
This is a spinoff of the original Bigmista’s BBQ, which is located few miles southeast of here, so lot of the items have that smokey goodness. Bigmista’s BBQ is also famous for its Pig Candy, which I heard about quite a bit on The Woody Show (Alt 98.7 FM). Pig Candy is basically a caramelized smoked bacon with maple syrup and some spicy seasoning (probably cayenne pepper), giving it a nice combination of sweet & salty. It has been incorporated into the pancakes here and it’s definitely one of the items to try.
The menu is quite simple now but I’m pretty sure more items will be added down the road. To get a sample of most of the items I recommend getting the Bigmista Breakfast, which comes with Pig Candy Pancake, two eggs, bacon, fatty sausage, and a choice of either cheesy grits or sweet tater tots. It’s a bit pricey for a breakfast item ($ 18 as of this review) but still a good option for first timers. The Pig Candy Pancake tasted sweet at first but was slowly followed by some spicy heat. Pretty damn good but just wished it had more of the Pig Candy in it. Bacon had a nice smokey flavor to it. The sweet potato tater tots were really good as well. It also had a bit of spicy kick to it, which contrasted well with its natural sweetness. The eggs were standard scrambled eggs, nothing special or unusual. The only thing I didn’t care for was the fatty sausage. The flavor was good but was just way too salty.
Breakfast is served until 11 a.m. There’s also a lunch menu which consists of BBQ plates and Sammiches, similar to the ones at the original location. There are also specials like Sweet Potato Brisket Hash and Countdown Burgers (only 30 made per day).
It’s located around the corner of Carson St. & Lakewood Blvd. It’s the big red building so not too hard to find. Inside is much smaller than it appears from the outside.
This isn’t something I would eat on a regular basis but great to indulge on every once in a while. If I ate too much of this stuff, my arteries would get so clogged up, I wouldn’t even get a morning wood.

Is it bad that I can’t stop giggling every time I read this name: x
Bigmista’s has great bbq at a decent price, without the wait some other bbq places have. Their breakfast looks really good, but I went for lunch. I had the brisket plate with pineapple slaw and sweet potato tots. Everything on the plate was delicious, including the complimentary cornbread (with just the right amount of jalapeño in it). The brisket was moist, the sauce was so tasty. The tots were perfectly prepared (just the tiniest bit of crunch) and the pineapple slaw didn’t have too much mayo like some other places.
I’d definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for good barbecue in the area.
Keep an eye out for parking in the rear, and remember that they close early! Also, the menu online isn’t fully up to date, so call if you want to know what they have: D
Stay Cheerful ;)

I came here because I love the original location. We came with a pretty large group. The space is cozy, but they were able to accommodate all of us.
The menu is simple and straight forward. Various combinations of eggs, grits, pancakes, bacon, sausage, and a couple bbq meat options. We tried just about everything. Personal favorites were the pancakes, sausages, and biscuits w/​gravy.
Like the other location, the service was great, with really nice staff.
A great addition to the neighborhood.