Massachusetts may be famous for clam chowder and lobster rolls, but the state has a growing number of hidden BBQ spots that rival anything you’d find down South.
Scattered across towns and neighborhoods, these hole-in-the-wall taverns and smokehouses are serving up tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and burnt ends that’ll make you forget you’re in New England.
From roadside joints to counter-service legends, each place on this list brings something special to the table, whether it’s Texas-style smoke or Southern tradition with a local twist…