John Brown BBQ

I really enjoyed my dinner here. The prices were good, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious. I got the John Brown Reuben sandwich, the pastrami was great. The corn bread is also VERY good, and honestly could even stand on its own as a dessert.

I recently visited John Brown BBQ in Queens and left thoroughly impressed. I ordered the brisket, pastrami, collard greens, and mac and cheese, and every item delivered. The brisket was tender and flavorful, with a deep, smoky profile, while the pastrami stood out as especially rich and well-seasoned. The collard greens were cooked perfectly—savory without being heavy—and the mac and cheese was creamy, comforting, and well balanced. Beyond the food, the staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and helpful, which added to the overall experience. Service felt genuine and welcoming rather than rushed. This is the kind of place you immediately want to return to, and I absolutely would come back for seconds. Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent barbecue and a relaxed, welc

Got some takeout for the super bowl. Everything was delicious! The brisket was the real highlight. The sauce was good as well. The man working the front register was friendly and gave good service. I would return again sometime.

This place is the best BBQ spot to go to in the all the boroughs. nestled in Astoria, a Kansas City-Style BBQ spot sits, serving up the best BBQ in the area. i had a fantastic Burger there(though it was the daily special when i got it they are apparently putting it on the menu permanently soon) i love all the meats there though. the pastrami, the brisket, burnt ends. fantastic sauces, my personal favorite is the mustard BBQ sauce. a nice kick. also the service is simple and great. a nice woman is there that gives smiles and helps customers with cleaning up and also serving them the tray of food once it's prepared. Great spot!

This place was bomb. Spacious inside and a super cute outdoor area in the back. The service was so friendly and helpful. Food was pretty legit too. The cornbread was a surprising star of our meal. The burnt ends were a bit too fatty but everything else slapped.