Best Barbecue Restaurant in Wayne County
Slows Bar BQ
Readers' Choice
2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-9828; slowsbarbq.com
Now that Gold Cash Gold is finally open (and delicious), and there's a second to-go-based location in Midtown, you'd think you could hit up Slows without a wait at this point, no? No, you still have to wait, but it's always worth it. You can always stay at the gym an extra half-hour tomorrow; that mac and cheese is amazing, as is the brisket and meatloaf. Damn.
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