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Champion Smokehouse And Market
679 98th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603, United States
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Champion Smokehouse And Market
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Tr
Review №1

Sides are awful. Dont ever use cinnamon in your potato salad, these are NOT YAMS. Coleslaw is more mayo than cabbage, cut that down. Main meats are dry with NO bark (Why did you do that?) Flavors for main meat are good and textures ARE soft.THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME WANT TO MAKE MY OWN FOOD INSTEAD OF GOING OUT TO EAT.Take some notes please, when you cook your food go 80% to make sure its not dry, store it in a cool place before reheating it so that you keep your Bark. Was not Worth $35.27

Ar
Review №2

These folks make some great chow, you name it they make it hot and delicious the way you want it. Sam the owner is a great guy who is always in a good mood which is not easy these days, the cook is a very pretty Mexican girl who is very nice and I would marry her tomarrow if she would only say yes. Also it is only one block from my cave, I love that part the most after my girl.

Ka
Review №3

The food is always fresh and tasty, staff members hands over great customer service. I really like how neat it is and mood. Highly recommended.

Ve
Review №4

I love you Frankie legs make them legs baby Nike leg leg baby oh baby

Ma
Review №5

Crowded...but still have good ribs, great LARGE parts of chicken

Al
Review №6

The fish is GREAT! They just need to change their oil more often...

Ki
Review №7

Great food. Decent prices.

Da
Review №8

Awesome food the barbecue is great everything they got and everything else vegetables everything awesome I love it been going there for five years

Al
Review №9

Nice pork ribs had a nice crunchy crust. I had them with the hot sauce which was sweet and spicy but not overly so. The beans were delicious, but not enough of them. Nice fresh tasting potato salad with a hint of mustard and some red potato skin bits mixed in. The usual limp bread, but at least theyre wheat.

Ca
Review №10

Champion Smokehouse and Market was a recommendation from one of my Facebook friends. It is located in the deep heart of East Oakland. The purpose of my visit was to try their barbecue. My husband and I ordered the two way combo dinner of ribs and links. The two sides were baked beans and potato salad. I also ordered a side of coleslaw. The cue and the sides were on point. Our mistake was asking for mild sauce. It was too mild and did not have enough kick. Next time we will order it with medium sauce.There is a lot of heavy traffic on the main thoroughfare of 98th Avenue. If one is across the street from Champion Smokehouse, one can wait for a while before making a left turn to reach their driveway.It is also best to go during the day, as the area could be a bit sketchy in the evening. When one is the hood of 98th & Edes, please be vigilant of the surroundings. Otherwise, the cue is very good and the owner is pleasant and helpful.

Kh
Review №11

Great experience good food nice people working

Ma
Review №12

BBQ is so good, everyone loved it! Thank you

Ca
Review №13

Good Bay area Bbq, i didnt really like the links but the tri tip and the ribs was fuego

Ja
Review №14

Tri tip & Chix were Sooo Gooood ~ 😎

Da
Review №15

The only place I go when I dont cook my own BBQ.... delicious

bo
Review №16

Sauce is good and they sell jars of it. Portions of meat are generous. The ribs are good but could be excellent with a good spice rub and longer smoke time at 225 degrees. Links were average. Overall a good plate.

Ed
Review №17

Delicious every time 👍👌

Ra
Review №18

Love this place....tender everything, meats super flavorful even the hot hot sauce is finger licking delicious!🙌🏽👏🏽

Co
Review №19

Awesome food, very kind staff members, regularly fantastic atmosphere. They charge reasonable pricing and the food quality is awesome. 5 stars.

an
Review №20

A awesome place to shop and eat! Rheir fried chicken is amazing and at more than affordable prices! Its always warm and juicy,and very flavorful!! Friendly staff and a nice menu! Would highly recommend!!

Mo
Review №21

Basa Fish is the 💣..

Ga
Review №22

Best bbq in Town!

al
Review №23

My hair stylish told me about this place so my husband & I decided to try it Im glad we did! when ever Im in oakland I will go back to get bbq & more than one of those turkeys tails!!! Oh the fried fish looked good 😆👍🏾🍤🍗🍔🍟🍞

EL
Review №24

I never expect to find such of Good tasting BBQ.

Cy
Review №25

Definitely a spot worth stopping over, the food is excellent and fresh, the pricing is convenient and it is consistently clean in here. Fantastic work.

Pr
Review №26

Food is good, and you get a lot for your money. 1 dinner can feed 2, or 3 people.

Ja
Review №27

First, the servers cant read you order from the screen. They read it from your receipt. Now the food. The ribs are dry and overcooked. The links are dry and chewy. No seasoning on the potato salad. Beans are canned pork n beans not baked. The only items that were good was Turkey tails and wheat bread.

G
Review №28

I eat in this spot a lot since I work close by. I must say the service is always awesome and they keep the spot neat constantly. Pricing is convenient and they serve big portions.

As
Review №29

This is the best food

De
Review №30

This place was horrible the links was really dry and tasted weird. The tri tip was plain and not tender the BBQ sauce was bland and the chicken wings was not seasoned enough. I will not be coming back

Gr
Review №31

Super scarey late at night.

Mi
Review №32

Good bbq close to the Airport.

am
Review №33

This spot simply knows how to satisfy their customers. Constantly with a friendly mindset. The food is reasonably priced, regularly flavorful and clean.

Br
Review №34

Best BBQ around! Dont waste your time and good money at Everett & Jones, this is much better flavor. Friends say it tastes just like FLYNTS BBQ!

Ve
Review №35

The BBQ is excellent! The sides arent that great

Yo
Review №36

Good BBQ at this market. I liked the ribs, but the links were rather dry and the tri tip was not my favorite. Turkey tail was a fun addition. Good potato salad! Nice smoky flavor on the meat. Do get the sauce on the side so you can enjoy the smoky flavor.

Ha
Review №37

BBQ absolutely delicious

Ke
Review №38

The fish go crazy

De
Review №39

Worst food paid 23.99 for burnt tri tip an a bad additude paid for my food an had to wait for someone to cut it begrudgingly

Am
Review №40

Definitely a spot worth stopping over, the food is excellent and fresh, the pricing is convenient and it is consistently clean in here. Fantastic work.

Dr
Review №41

Good food and good spirits well be coming back very soon with a bigger party

Be
Review №42

Ordered through DoorDash and even the driver wound up loving the place. Really really really good food.

Ha
Review №43

Great customer service, the turkey tails are tender

Al
Review №44

Always delicious.

Be
Review №45

Definitely one of the best BBQ in the bay! Amazing amount of food.

An
Review №46

Pretty bad tri tip that was tough and tasted burned. Also very sketch location. Didnt feel safe at all and I went at 11:30 am on a weekday.

sh
Review №47

I listened to all these good reviews and now Im highly upset. The food is nasty with no flavor. My trip tip was tuff and chewy. Potato salad was salty and the beans was the only thing I could eat. Waste of money!

ja
Review №48

We had the link and tri-tip combination and it was pretty good!!!👍🏾

Ro
Review №49

The food here is so great, the price is right, and portions are off the chain. You will not be disappointed. 😀😳

Q
Review №50

The bbq here is amazing!!! Its off the beaten path and yes, service is slow. If you dont know how to be respectful of the the staff and other clientele dont go!!! Translation: This place is in the hood. If you dont know how to act right, stay you ass at home.

ho
Review №51

Its hood but good! Some of best BBQ

Ja
Review №52

I went there on 8-10-18 due to the previous reviews that sounded good but it was actually horrible. Chicken was dry, Steak tasted like hamburger, and the sausage was nasty. I should have known going into the place because it looked really ghetto. Worst $54 dollars Ive spent on food EVER!

R
Review №53

I love the family that operates the store. Great service and the quality of the meat has improved. Id take their BBQ over Gennys & Everett & Jones ANY day!

Ma
Review №54

Tri tip let me say that again TRI TIP once you been here you will say F flints F carmens F Everybody else well worth fhe price

Jo
Review №55

Looked old kinda pricey for good q

Ba
Review №56

Great for quick stop for junk food or even some real food nice gentleman who owned that spot

Ri
Review №57

Great barbecue if youre in the area recommended by kurtizzzz

Ja
Review №58

I LOVE their bbq! The cashier lady was hella friendly too!

da
Review №59

Great sauce

Ta
Review №60

Its fathers day and thats where my husband likes his BBQ from

t
Review №61

Neighborhood good food

Ro
Review №62

The Barbque is good for a store and BQ,and fried Chicken & fish😊

Ke
Review №63

Yo, this is some amazing barbecue. We found this place while searching Google for good bbq in Oakland on a Monday evening. Our favorite spots are closed on Monday so we ended up at World Champion. This is bodega lunch counter style dining. That means it’s inside a convenience store so you can grab food and a six pack to go. We got pork ribs and tri-tip dinners and did not regret it. The servings were so big we each got two meals out of it. The food was so good that this joint is now in my top 3 Bay Area bbq spots.

As
Review №64

I drive all the way from Fremont to get some BBQ from here. Chicken, Beef links, Tri-tip, & pork ribs. Damn they are good.

ma
Review №65

The bbq is actually really good. I would say the brisket sandwich is worth going for

To
Review №66

You get your money’s worth, that’s for sure! Great tasting bbq, stay away from the tri tip. The butcher... butchers it, and not in a good way. Great flavor, so if you don’t mind chewing on your brisket go for it.

Hy
Review №67

Average BBQ, lack luster service and just the necessity

Ro
Review №68

This place has very good food very good barbecue sauce nice size plates and the employees are nice and helpful

Jy
Review №69

We drive from Vallejo to get BBQ . My husband love the links. As a matter of fact were on our way today.

Ri
Review №70

The ribs were exquisite. And the portions were surprisingly generous. Going back. Not ideal to dine in though.

AR
Review №71

Very delicious!! The portions are more than enough. Prices are fair too!!

An
Review №72

Great spot for California bbq... cuz it aint Texas

Za
Review №73

Good place, good food, good people. Its a hood treasure.

Z&
Review №74

Really bad Barbecue food. The Tri-tip was burnt, the beans were from a can, and the bread was two pieces of store-bought loaf bread. The links were pretty bad. Was pretty disappointed with the food overall.

Ai
Review №75

Great BBQ...... Dont let the atmosphere in the neighborhood scare you off!!!! Lol.... its a bit intimidating... Tri tip is worth it...

am
Review №76

The plates they serve ate to die for.. been coming here for years now. Id pick here before Everett and Jones any day!!

Ri
Review №77

Food and service are very good!

Ji
Review №78

Service is always with a smile 😊 food is awesome

Ca
Review №79

Some of the best smoked Tri tips I have had.

Ro
Review №80

In A Nutshell:-Decided to grab a bite to eat prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals (Dubs vs. Cavs).-This is definitely a spot that locals know about. Its a go-to for all things BBQ related.-Ordered a plate of BBQ pork ribs, potato wedges (6 for $1), fried chicken legs/wings and Red Bull. SO FINGERLICKING GOOD!-The food was perfect to take to the O.Co/Oracle Arena parking lot.Overall, the locals who were there were so sweet and nice and the owner even offered the best route to get to the event using local back roads. A great spot to grab a bite to eat and now, we know a route to avoid traffic when attending Warriors and As games!

ch
Review №81

Great ribs, kinda well done but good

Br
Review №82

Your one stop shop.. Barbecue is good cooked daily

Su
Review №83

Best Barbecue In Deep East Oakland

Me
Review №84

Good BBQ the chicken is tender and the tri tip as well. Huge portions. Ill get pics next time I go!

KE
Review №85

My FAVORITE RATCHET BEST BBQ IN THE TOWN..

Ir
Review №86

The food is good and the people are cool

Ta
Review №87

Best store bought BBQ in the bay ...that sauce is EVERYTHING!

He
Review №88

If I have a taste for barbecue they have ribs chicken and links but I also like their fried fish.The staff is friendly I have been going there for years.

Ta
Review №89

Its a good place to get smoked ribs

Ma
Review №90

Good tri tip they make there own hot links and two of the sauces are gluten free.

Me
Review №91

My spot every week for ribs and brisket

Aa
Review №92

This is a must taste if visiting or from the area, check it out, the rib and links dinner is a favorite

jo
Review №93

Plenty of food good price but the hot bbq sauce is not spicy

Al
Review №94

Too Damn Good Been Going Here For Years

To
Review №95

Its in the hood, but you probably wont find decent bbq at a price this low anywhere else. I get mild bbq sauce on my food and ask for a side of spicy.

Ke
Review №96

Everything down to the potatoe salad is good. They let you choose hoq spicey gou want it by the BBQ Sauce

De
Review №97

BBQ was good to much sauce thou

St
Review №98

Great rib joint! Best ribs, links and chicken!

Se
Review №99

Dry links! Dry ribs! Bad potato salad! I don’t know why this is rated so high tbh.

Ri
Review №100

For meats, I dont eat at Arbys, I eat hear

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  • Address:679 98th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603, United States
  • Site:https://championsmokehouse.com/home-1
  • Phone:+1 510-553-9191
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Barbecue restaurant
  • Grocery store
  • Meat products
  • Produce market
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–7PM
  • Thursday:8AM–9PM
  • Friday:8AM–9PM
  • Saturday:8AM–9PM
  • Sunday:8AM–9PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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