Horseshoe Cafe - North Reading Restaurant

Renovated '05
Charming renovation fixes ambiance problems of the past. Raised prices a bit. BBQ as good as ever. Very consistent. Service pleasant. You'll get your money's worth.
Recommended: all BBQ, cornbread
Food: 8
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 8

Date Posted: Saturday, July 26, 2003

Consistently Good
This place rivals any bbq joint in the state. It is consistently good, the pulled pork is excellent and the sauces are just right. Another interesting twist, the other specials are good too!
Recommended: pulled pork, meatloaf
Food: 8
Service: 10
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 8

Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2003

The Ribs
This place has some of the best bbq north of...well, in the north! I had the rib and pulled pork combo, it was awesome.
Recommended: rib and pulled pork combo
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 8

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Great Barbecue
I guess I agree that they could improve on the atmosphere, but the food blew me away! The waitress was really good and funny too. This place is a hidden gem.
Recommended: 'shoe' tips, buffalo chicken wrap
Service: 10
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 8

Date Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2003

Superb
Wow! New smoke eaters and better dividers between the bar and dining room have eliminated the second hand smoke problem.
Recommended: full ribs
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 10

Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2003

Excellent for Takeout
Food is very good but atmosphere stinks, literaly. The bar and dining area are very close so if you go when it is crowded, you can hardly breathe. I usually get take out. Pulled pork and pulled chicken are yummy and they have great hot peppers.
Recommended: pulled pork
Food: 6
Service: 6
Ambiance: 2
Overall: 4

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2002

Probably some of the best bar-b-q I've had, and I'm from the south. Food is consistently good, and although I'm not thrilled with the bar and the cigarette smoke, I can usually squirrel myself away in the dining room and away from it all.
Recommended: St. Louis ribs, steak tips
Food: 8
Service: 8
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 6