Slows Bar BQ

"Slows opened in Corktown in 2005, opposite the iconic and abandoned Michigan Central Station, and in the time since has become one of the city’s new restaurant forefathers and helped turned Detroit into the food destination it is today. They serve all of the barbecue hits, plus a few local items like The Lafayette - a pulled pork sandwich with mustard BBQ sauce, onion, and cheddar. These days, there are better meals you can have in Detroit (and there are a few Slows locations around the city and state), but this still remains a destination spot." - sara barron, sam faye

"Slows is popular with everyone from old-school Detroiters to young hipsters. Customer favorites at this Corktown-based chain include the smoked chicken Yardbird sandwich or baby back ribs for carryout. The restaurant also sells sauces for cooking at home. Patio seating is available with a beer menu." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Even if you've never been to Slow's BarBQ you've probably heard about them, and with good reason - aside from the awesome barbeque cooked fresh every day, it also served as a development catalyst for one of the most popular blocks in the city. Our favorites are The Reason, their Mac-N-Cheese and Sweet Potato Mash." - Michelle & Chris Gerard

"Meaty Michigan Avenue restaurant Slows Bar BQ has an extensive list of choices for gluten-free customers ranging from the Big Three barbecue sampler to The Reason — a tower of pulled pork with North Carolina-style sauce, coleslaw, and pickles on a roll." - Eater Staff

"Slows is popular with everyone from old-school Detroiters to young hipsters. Customer favorites at this Corktown-based chain include the smoked chicken Yardbird sandwich or baby back ribs for carryout. The restaurant also sells sauces for cooking at home. Patio seating is available with a beer menu." - Eater Staff