Just an FYI, Archibalds is better than Dreamland

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<p>Reading back through the board I see a lot of mention of Dreamland. And while it is certainly a T’town institution. There is another and many (myself included) say better BBQ place in town. Archibalds is even more of a hole in the wall than Dreamland, but the ribs, pulled pork and sauce is to die for. If you’ve never been there, I urge you all to give it a try the next time you’re in town.</p>

<p>I’m not great on directions, but the way I get there is to head to Northport on McFarland Blvd. Take a left at the Taco Casa and follow that road up the hill to you see a little shack with smoke pouring out.</p>

<p>Here’s a link to an article about the place including a few pics. Don’t be afraid. The food is great :slight_smile: <a href=“Southern BBQ Trail - Kumpulan Restoran BBQ Amerika”>Southern BBQ Trail - Kumpulan Restoran BBQ Amerika</a></p>

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<p>Thanks for the tip! Will definitely check it out on one of the trips up to Bama!</p>

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<p>I know there’s a debate in T-town about who has the best BBQ. I’m making a point to try each place.</p>

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<p>SEA_tide, </p>

<p>Have you been to City Cafe yet? It’s also a Tuscaloosa institution, even though it’s actually in Northport :-). But it’s a great meat & three and still almost as cheap as it was back when I was in school. </p>

<p>They are only open mon - fri for breakfast & lunch. Give it a try if you haven’t done so already.</p>

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<p>I’ve been meaning to visit it, but my lack of a vehicle keeps me from visiting Northport. I doknow that Blount students have a tradition of going there at 4AM when it opens if they are still studying that late at night. It’s definitely on my list though.</p>

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<p>That’s exactly what Dr. Sharpe told me, adding that the less-than-elegant ambience “actually adds to the dining experience.” </p>

<p>Having only tasted Dreamland to date, and loving it, this opinion (along with the praise we’ve seen for Full Moon) makes me think T-town “suffers” from an embarrassment of riches. Now, what to do with my vegetarian daughter when she visits her brother at UA next year? Help!</p>

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<p>I’d call that an understatement. Archibald’s is little more than a shack with a few picnic tables.</p>

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<p>Don’t sell it short, feenotype. They have 3 or 4 barstools inside as well :-). I love the place though, and make sure I stop by at least once every time I get back down there.</p>

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<p>Don’t they also only serve ribs?</p>

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<p>Ribs and pulled pork, NO side dishes.</p>