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.