In 1946, Red and Lyttle Bridges founded Dedmon's Barbecue, Cleveland County's first BBQ business, in the old Dedmon's building on Highway 18.
Three years later, in 1949, the establishment was relocate…
if u like your bacon extra crispy then this is the BLT Sandwich for you. the Onion Rings were super large and cooked to perfection. and my tea OMG. Every reason I'm glad to be raised in the South right here in front of me. thanks for dash driver for getting it here on time and thanks to Bridges BBQ for putting your everything into this oh so sweet lunch for me. Thanks again
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Courtney F
Emerging Expert • 80 contributions
Liked
• 5/22/26
• DoorDash order
I'm not a fan of the vinegar bbq sauce here but the pork bbq, hush puppies, and def the baked beans are delicious. I like this Bridges better than the Alston one on 74Hwy
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Susan G
Emerging Expert • 24 contributions
Loved
• 2/6/22
• DoorDash order
The best barbecue anywhere!! And the servings are very generous. The fries and hush puppies are great as well.
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Diane C
18 contributions
Didn't like
• 9/11/22
• DoorDash order
The food was good; however, they are stingy with the slaw. I bet there wasn't a teaspoon of slaw on both sandwiches. The sandwiches would have been great if they had more slaw!
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Ashlee R
6 contributions
Loved
• 6/8/22
• DoorDash order
The BBQ sandwich is one of the best ones I've had in a long time, I love the BBQ slaw on it. The chicken tender are always fresh and delicious.