Fuel BBQ

Fuel BBQ was amazing! I called in an order on the 4th of July and they said it would be a delay since they got slammed with a bunch of people earlier in the day. So I put in my order and picked up in the time they said it would be ready. When I got there they greeted me and said my food just came up. So I got hot and fresh BBQ and it was ready at the time they said. I watched the guy cut the BBQ and it was super soft as I could see he was slicing with ease. I also ordered some sides, Mac n cheese, collard greens potato salad, and a mini brisket. They were very organized at the counter and pleasant. I paid $30 for 1/2 slab and 3 sides which was not bad. Food: The BBQ was soft and tasty. They give you sauce but it really does not need it. I ate majority of it without sauce. When I did use it I had the house sauce which was perfect, the hot sweet sauce was too spicy for me. The sides were all good no complaints at all. Mac n cheese creamy but not loose with good flavor, collard greens like grandmas, potato salad like at a family reunion. The mini brisket sandwich was a nice little side sample to get idea if I want to order brisket next time, it was soft and flavorful but it is a ver small sample. Only thing about the sides is that they are extremely small so you probably want to get a large size if possible. I was ok with the small sizes because it was only two of us eating. Overall, this place hit all the marks. Good BBQ even tastes better the next day, good sides and good service. I will definitely be back.!

Lunch with the work crew! I've visited before and Fuel doesn't disappoint. The food is so good and definitely hits the spot with its nice size portion. Fuel offers inside and outside seating. The service was really good, everyone was nice and welcoming. Will definitely return.

This is a jewel in downtown Sanford. It's attached to a bar called the Alley. You order at the counter and the meat and bread is there ready on the warmer. I had the half rack of ribs that were so meaty and filling. The fried okra was amazing. The cornbread was a little dry, it needed some butter which I never use on cornbread. They have Coke products but no Coke Zero. The sweet tea was fresh and good. It was a little pricey but worth it. Their patio is bigger than the dining room and it's dog-friendly and had some good live music.

After having a few drinks in Downtown Sanford, we wanted something smokey! Found this place on Yelp when everything was about to close on Labor Day. Parking was easy and we walked right in to the sound of rock music. This restaurant is half bar/half food. You order at the counter and build your plate. We got 2lbs of brisket, both lean and fatty. Paired it with coleslaw and mac n cheese. The brisket was a little bit on the dry side, but the sauce (hot and sweet) makes up for it. The coleslaw is cold and the perfect amount of sweetness, but the real star was their mac n cheese. It was so stringy, hot and cheesy, everything you want in it. Definitely coming back earlier in the day when the brisket is full size!

1st time visiting/dining here. Gavin served us and was very helpful and friendly.I tried the chicken and pork with Mac & Cheese side (also comes with Cornbread)...and a Sweet Tea.Wife had the half rack and okraFood was great and (a little cooler on Temps- but suitable)

Walk in, order at the counter, and you bring the food over to your table or take it next door to The Abbey with a full bar. Small inside with 8 tables, large outside 10+ tables and then The Abbey. Food is already prepping, waiting in the area where they put your food on trays and you pay.

Burnt ends were very dry. Collards were tasteless. Sweet potato fries were thin. Mac n cheese was coagulated. Slaw was not fresh

Sanford continues to impress after lunch today at Fuel BBQ. This open and airy restaurant serves up delicious ribs (definitely try the Sweet Sauce!) just off West 1st Street. The cornbread was maybe the best I've ever had and the green beans were a great recommendation as well. The Mac & Cheese is HEAVY on the cheese so be prepared to see a spike in your cholesterol. Fountain drinks are refillable and there are a few sauce options at the tables to give you a decent variety of flavor. There are "sample sizes" available on the menu if you want to try a bit of the different meats, which is a nice option. I could kick myself for not taking home some of that banana pudding, but at least now I have a reason to return.

#1 BBQ spot in all of Sanford I couldn't believe it took me this long to make a review. This place is absolutely delicious, it is authentic bbq that is cooked daily. Every friend that I bring here , always makes a "must-have" when they are in the area. I always get the brisket or Burnt ends . They also have there own bbq best hot bbq in town and the sweet right after . And don't get me started with the side 10/10 fries, cornbread , Mac and cheese, and brownies.

Mediocre BBQ. Portion of burnt ends small for $8.99. Each side approx $2.50-3.49. Out of fried okra on a Sunday. Slaw was awesome. Burnt ends chewy. Not worth $8.99. Clerk taking orders by herself was visibly overwhelmed, not very friendly. Dining area wasn't cleaned up after last seating, crumbs in chair, seat yourself. Huge party in back got so loud with music had to leave. Went in restroom, smelled of strong septic odor. Had to try since we heard good things. Won't go back.