I’d heard the horror stories about this place running out of food. I then experienced it for myself and cursed their clearly flawed business model. But at the end of the day, the food at Community Q is too damn delicious to ignore. So I go during the week or at lunch on the weekends to ensure I can get my fix of the most fabulous pulled chicken one could ever hope to eat.

Community Q is in the plaza where my beloved Bhojanic used to be in Decatur and has a parking lot that can only be described as a madhouse. 

It’s QSR-style so order at the counter, pick up some rubs or sauces and then take a seat until your food is ready.

In addition to the perfect pulled chicken, their macaroni and cheese is one of the top 3 I’ve ever had out at a restaurant (sorry, mine is #1 – it’s not bragging if you can back it up). Baked beans are good, coleslaw is yummy and the smoke sweet potatoes and kale are great if you want something a bit different.

Sean usually gets the beef brisket and loves it. This is the sandwich with two sides and he had enough to take home for another small lunch!

Sean’s mom got the 1/2 chicken and said it was also great.

I don’t usually like restaurants that are snooty – and considering this place still won’t make more food on weekends to meet demand, I’ll consider that pretty snooty – and refuse to support them but the food is so good that I make an exception. Not often and usually only when we have a guest in town, but I do still go. If I can do it, so can you. And if you love BBQ, you must.