Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

We went on a Friday night and the meat selection was limited. The ribs were unavailable because they were in the smoker and weren’t done yet. They were out of barbecue pork. I settled on the beef brisket sandwich. The brisket was good as were the barbecue baked beans and potato salad. The butterscotch root beer and free ice cream is also a bonus. I also like that they have different barbecue sauces that you can try. I asked if they had pecan pie and they said they did, but it was frozen. They said they would heat it up for me if I wanted it. I said I did. When I went back later, they had forgotten to heat up the pie because they got too busy. They did give me a free frozen piece to take home. Overall, the food was good, but the experience was somewhat disappointing.

Today we ordered lunch for about 18 employees at my office. I’m a barbecue snob. I will drive to Memphis to eat good barbecue.
Let’s just say my expectations were not very high and I was pleasantly surprised.
The brisket was quite lean and had lots of flavor.
The pulled pork was also lean and tender.
I took pile of both meats and covered them in coleslaw and the hot barbecue sauce before devouring every morsel!
I will definitely order from them again to treat my staff. The general feedback from everyone was that it was delicious.

Food
Solid, pretty good, I had the brisket but I thought my portions were small. The mac and cheese was just ok. Ice cream cones are free!
Service
Good, helpful staff allows you to breeze through your choice
Cost
Confusing, I ordered a sandwhich with two sides but the costs were not well advertised to me and my total was a bit of a surprise for me. I expected more food portions for what I paid.
Atmosphere
Its a fast food place, so its not great. They have a front and back door, so the draft makes the place chilly at times.
Other
There is no other.
BBQ things
The sauce is solid, not amazing and not bad!

First time there. Very Good. A little confusing as to where to go after entering, but I soon figured it out. Other than being a bit pricey, The choice of drinks were good, (yes, my wife says, they had good fresh brewed ice tea), and I enjoyed Dr. Pepper. The pork B-​B-​Q sandwich was really good and the waffle fries were wonderful. The place is small and was very busy, noon lunch time. A return trip is definite. Good job guys !!!

Really disppointing. Ribs were way overdone. The amount of meat per rib was very small. They were half the length of a regular rib. The ceasar salid has no dressing on it. The Mac was good. The only good thing we got.
The other reviews were good which makes me wonder if they ever ate ribs somewhere else.

Going in for the first time I was unaware that this was a «fast food» bbq place. I was extremely rushed while attempting to scan the menu and order with no one else in line behind me. When asking a serious question, the guy at the counter would constantly try to be funny and charming, but instead came off sarcastic and rude, never really answering the question. I asked for a sample of bbq beans and the guy gave me mac & cheese to be funny, not considering that a customer could be lactose intolerant (like me). The food tray was greasy and dirty from the workers handling the food and then the tray. The brisket sandwich looked bland and mediocre and ended tasting just the same. Wish I rate this place 0 stars. Never going back.

What I love about this place, is they offer free samples, so you’re happy with whatever you ultimately choose. This was my third visit, and I ordered the 2 meat chicken breast and pulled pork. In the past I only got the pulled pork (it being my favorite bbq item), but, in the mood for something new, I asked about the chicken breast and was promptly offered a generous sample. O… M…G! It was incredible! Tender, moist, with a flavor that is out of this world! I was sorry I’d included the pulled pork this time, after trying the chicken!
My sides were the bbq pork and beans, which were SO spicey, my mouth was on fire! Also got the waffle fries. The cook made them fresh, right after I’d ordered them, so they were piping hot… this is pretty much a rarity, being served hot waffle fries in any of the other restaurants we’ve had them at.
I was a bit discouraged with their sides on my past visits, either finding them way too spicy for my taste, or it was terribly dried out from sitting in a warmer all day. I’ve pretty much decided to skip any sides in the future, and just pig out on the awesome meats they offer.
Everyone I’ve encountered there has been super friendly and helpful. I get the impression they really like their jobs!
One way to improve the Dickey’s «experience» would be to post their menu on the wall as you come in. That way, while standing in line, people can get an idea of what they want to order before they get to the order taker.

First time visiting Dickeys and came with the family (2 adults and 2 kids) on a Sunday. First, the fact that kids eat free on Sundays was a real bonus. We had no idea what to chose and ended up getting the family meal with brisket and two kids meals. We loved the brisket and the sides received mixed reviews. The green beans were great and there were mixed reviews on the Mac and cheese and loaded potatoes. The fee ice cream was pretty cool as well. We had plenty left over for dinner the next day so it was money well spent. We will definitely come back again.

Wow! I don’t understand how this place doesn’t score higher. Yes, it is «expensive»… but I think it is quite worth it given the taste and quality of food. Phenomenal brisket that melts in your mouth, awesome fried okra with no hint of greasiness or old oil, jalapeño beans that are quite delicious, macaroni and cheese that simply tastes better than most places can muster, and pretty decent coleslaw. I really liked the smokiness of the brisket, as it helped it to have great flavor. I was rather indifferent to the barbecue sauce that was available, as I thought the brisket stood up on its own and didn’t need it. My wife had the smoked turkey breast and it was also pretty fantastic. Free self-​serve ice cream cones for dessert. How can one go wrong? Décor was typical and felt a bit fast foody. The place was moderately clean, and a customer that spilled an ice cream cone even stopped to get it cleaned up. I was stuffed even though the portions look small. I’m happy to see a place provide more appropriate portion control, as I will stuff every last bit of it into my mouth even if I’m past full. All in all, the value was probably a C+/B-. Food taste B+/A-. I’ll be back. :)

The food is good, but the prices not so much. I thought I’d get a lot more for the money than you do. Better to use this place for catering than for a lunch spot. The only thing I didn’t like were the jalapeño baked beans. Not very spicy and tasted really «green.» Otherwise the food is good. Service was great. Only gets three stars because I didn’t feel like I got a good value.

Food is amazing! Went here last week and back again today. Found a new spot to eat!
I like the daily specials. The only downside is if you don’t want the daily special you’re paying about $ 15 because there isn’t combo options.
Great idea for a BBQ joint. A must try! And yes the brisket is good.

I have been to a couple of these restaurants in the past few years. Usually they are ok. I was really impressed by the one on miller parkway. The staff was very pleasant and the foot was hot and flavorful.
It really seemed like they paid attention to detail as for cleanliness, attentive service, etc.

Had the 3 meat plate was again average at best… I was really disappointed thinking that there game may have stepped up with more time. The meat plate including sides was cold, fatty, and stringy. Again very disapointed!

I’m a fan of Dickey’s, and have been to a few locations (Madison, Pewaukee, and this one). By far the Madison one has the best run operation, friendly people, and consistent food (I agree with others, the food quality isn’t consistent – can be cold, dried, or warm and moist).
This location is the smallest of the ones I’ve been to, and it is a very weird setup. Not sure where the start of the ordering is, in a curved bar type thing.
Anyway, I love the chicken and they were out of it. I don’t understand why or how they can be out of something (or it not being ready, whatever the issue is). So I had to get something other than what I went there for. I was irritated to say the least.
But, still ate there and got the brisket and pork, both were good & fresh, and the side of jalapeño beans and coleslaw was good also.
It’s a long VERY narrow setup, which is just awkward, half the tables are right next to the soda /​utensil station, so there are people standing 3 feet from you while you eat.
Wouldn’t probably be back to this location, will stick to the others but it wasn’t bad.

Fast-​casual counter style BBQ. It was excellent! We ordered the Saturday special, which was a brisket sandwich with two sides and a drink. I ordered mac n cheese as both of my sides, because I love mac n cheese and I had to share with my toddler. ;) The sandwich and the mac n cheese were delicious. They have a similar special every day of the week except Sunday. There is a kids menu and kids eat free on Sunday. The drinks include a wide variety of soft drinks (Coke products) and sweet tea. They have extra sauce available for free at the counter. They also have free self-​serve ice cream and ice cream cones! The food was great quality and the price was reasonable. They also had high chairs and booster seats available. There is a parking lot with angled parking in front of the building, so parking was easy. Also, free wifi is available.

I finally stopped in and had the brisket sandwich and is was bad. The sandwich comes with a side of bbq sauce which is the way to go. It comes with three pickles topped one on the other, why bother spreading them out. See the picture. It has a outer ring of raw onion which was strange. I don’t like bbq sauce on the meat so I can taste the meat. I ate a couple pieces of the meat before getting to the sandwich and I couldn’t taste any smoke flavor, actually very bland. Well I tasted the bbq sauce and it was smokey, sweet with a spicy finish. I liked the sauce and it had a better BBQ flavor than the brisket did. I poured it all over the sandwich and ate it. The brisket was dry and hard too swallow. I noticed the only flavors I really tasted was the onion and sauce. I have had BBQ all over if you look at my reviews and this was bad. The owner should go to smoque in Chicago and have the brisket to see what brisket really is, it’s the best I have had. I’m still going to try the ribs before I write dickeys off. The mc rib would have been better at half the price and tastier. I would not recommend the brisket to anyone who wants good brisket. I was not expecting the best but I’m amazed at how bad it was.

Went on a few different occasions since it is close to home. I have to say that I enjoy the selection of options they have available and love the combo plates to try a little bit of everything.
I agree with one of the other reviewers in that the consistency can vary depending on when you go. I went recently for a combo plate and I loved the chicken! Good flavor, tender, juicy, and just hit the spot. Added some sauce to it and it was just what I needed. Tried the brisket on the other hand and it tasted dry and flavorless, as delivered to me on the plate. Once I added sauce to it that definitely helped, however wasn’t what I expected with bbq beef brisket. The sides were very bland as well as of store bought and not homemade.
The few times I have gone I have had mixed experiences but it has been later in the evening. Next time I try I will go earlier in the day and maybe the meat will be fresher and more consistent.

Fantastic, slow-​smoked BBQ joint that serves it up on a tin sheet. Free soft serve for dessert, too.
Generous portions, great flavor, nice place.

I mean, I didn’t expect Memphis/​KC levels of BBQ and it’s essentially fast food and if you keep that in mind, I think this place falls squarely in the «not bad/​A-​OK» zone — a good alternative for take out, especially on the west side of town.
Both times I’ve gone, I’ve been early in the dinner period (5 pm-​ish) and both times they were out of the ham. Clearly they need to re-​asses their par levels and make some more.
The first time I went I asked the «sides girl» some questions about the various items and she couldn’t answer me. She admitted she hadn’t tasted most of the food. While I wasn’t expecting 5-​star service, I do think the people working in a restaurant should have eaten it’s food and be able to be conversant in it so when I ask if something is spicy they can answer.
Other than that, we were happy with our ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Items are packed from the smoker in small batches, so you’re not getting meat that’s been sitting on the board for a long time. The brisket was juicy and the «carver» did a great job of cutting up the piece and putting it back together so you got a good piece of all the different areas.
If you have reasonable expectations for Milwaukee strip mall BBQ, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed here.

So, an overall FYI, the owner reached out to me and I responded. Haven’t heard back. I also reached out to the owner a week ago before writing this update. No response. That tells me on the surface they appear to be concerned, but lack the wherewithal to follow up.
Co-​Worker went in last week. Called ahead and arrived at the time order was to be ready. She waited another 20 minutes. Once back, the order was missing sides and an order was incorrect. It was only 6 entrees/​sandwiches. The atmosphere hasn’t improved — manager was yelling at staff and looking for an Andy.
And yes, portions are inconsistent. A scale is only as good as the user. Comparatively, when you have multiples of the same sides and can visibly see the difference, there is an issue with portion size.
I’m sorry, this place is scratched off the list. Even if someone else does the running.