Wall of love for Friend of Mine Bake Shop Birmingham

I love the atmosphere. The blackberry seltzer is my favorite, the guys we go with usually get a flight and are always very happy! And now, HSB has food, which is also delicious. Great job! Of course we’ll be back!

While they are a brewery they do have a food menu but it’s limited to mostly sandwiches. The food they did have was delicious and well priced. The DJ they had set a great mood and played great music. When i come back I’ll make sure it’s on a Thursday to hear this Dj play again.

Great place with great people! The patio is large and has plenty of fans to stay cool. Definitely stop by and check it out!

Very nice hanging out place in Hamlin, Winter Garden. Limited choices of draft beer, great outdoor sitting area with music and singer. Please avoid Clean Living draft bear, it does taste like Dettol. LOL.....The rest are all great flavor!

My wife and I live Home State. We are within walking distance and go often. Only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the selection for non beer drinkers like my wife. The wine selections are just not good. My wife loves sours and the gose they had awhile back but our last few trips they’ve had none of those options. Would love them to offer better selections for non beer drinkers. Even offering Vodka or Gin and tonic would help, but a better quality wine selection would be great. Trust me, she’d pay for better wine served at the right temp. Like I said, we love the place but I can sympathize with non beer drinkers like my wife.

I love this place. There’s a big variety of in house beers as well as some pretty good beers from other breweries. The staff has made us feel welcomed and they are very attentive. The building is beautiful and the taproom is a comfortable place to sit and enjoy some excellent beer and good conversation. The patio area is large with lots of places to sit and it is dog friendly. There is often live music as well as a good variety of food trucks. I absolutely recommend anyone to stop in and check it out!

Perfect neighborhood atmosphere! Amazing selection of flavors for all beer tastes. The staff is happy to walk you through their latest creations so you can build an awesome beer flight! Plenty of seating indoors and out. Will definitely be back!

We went for the opening, the place is spacious, they have games, sofas, and tables. They could have organized the opening better, was a cold night and the line to order a beer was long and took a while. But the place is nice, they didn’t have food but the beer selection was quite varied.

Busy, busy place for their opening night. No food but they had Willy T's Crab cake truck. Great food! And some very tasty beers! Nice that they have flights too.

Phenomenal beer, great ambiance, and nice indoor and outdoor seating. Service is top notch. The owner even stopped by my table and said hello and told us about their brewing! 10/10 one of my favorite places to go. If you can, get here and enjoy.

Ahhhhh! We stopped here before a movie just to check out a new place. So glad we did. We love breweries and this place is such a gem. Great servers, great atmosphere, great vibe, great beers. The garage doors open for fresh air. There’s live music and food trucks. Go ask for Taren. She can recommend the best beers and she is super cool. We will be back for sure.

Absolutely loved my first visit to Home State and will definitely be going back. The staff are very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is great and they have an awesome selection of beers to enjoy. They also have options for non-beer drinkers as well. It’s easy to find and parking is also not an issue.

Great spot for a cold one. Or two, lol. My hubby and I have been here a couple times and the vibe is great for a date day or evening. Stopped by yesterday after sweating our tails off doing yard work and the brews hit the spot. There is a portion of the outdoor patio that’s covered which is nice if it’s raining or super sunny. Their selection is great and we enjoy trying new beers when we visit. The seating is great, not too close where you’re in other’s conversations and the music selection is awesome…I found myself humming and singing along at times. We even had a flying friend land in my husband’s beer and they replaced it, no issue. This is our go to spot when we want to skip the bottles at home and grab a draft. Cheers! 🍻

Went on opening day and it was extremely busy, with a pretty lengthy wait to order, which was to be expected. Went again 2 days later and much better! Was able to order and find a seat as soon as I walked in. Only 4 of their own beers on tap at the moment, but more in the works with some great guest beers filling the gaps. Really wish they would do more in house sours and hazy IPAs though. Huge outdoor area, though it currently lacks fans or heaters which have been said they are in the works! Marco, the head brewer and one of the owners was extremely hospitable and you can tell he takes pride in this place. One of the only options in the area besides the Ford's Garage in the area for craft beer (for now), so hopefully they listen to their customers preferences! Looking forward to seeing this place grow! Cheers! 🍻

This is a gem and a must stop for beer fans. Finally, we have another brewery that we can add to the list of good beer breweries in Orlando. Nearly every beer was directly on point style wise. They were nicely balanced, obviously planned out, and if they can replicate these recipes consistently then this is a winner for Orlando. The atmosphere was great, the seating and parking is ample, and the staff were all friendly and attentive. Guys, this is a winning recipe. Keep it up and don't sacrifice quality like most of the other breweries around Orlando. Edit: I just visited the restroom area. Genius. To whoever designed that setup, bravo.

YUM! I really enjoyed my first trip to home state. The service was fast, friendly, and accurate. They have great outdoor seating and comfy sofa options inside for a more intimate atmosphere. I have been anxiously awaiting the opening of Home state as they are super close to where I live. I am very excited that they have good beer and a friendly staff. My only suggestion is umbrellas outside this is Florida; it gets HOT. Shaded seating options were very limited. I hope they add umbrellas as summer quickly approaches us. Live music was a great touch. Looking forward to my next visit.

This place is flat out awesome!!! Even though it just opened the staff is on point and super friendly. The beers are great. My favorite is the brown ale with a hint of a local coffee. The atmosphere and decor are incredible and you can tell they really put a lot of thought into the design. It’s such a cool mix of modern design elements and old school Florida charm. You have to check out the beautiful mural inside as well. The owners are a wonderful young group that are so passionate about this project of theirs. Their patio and outdoor space makes this a perfect location for a sunny afternoon or hanging out at night. I highly recommend this place to anyone!!!

I ordered, to go, their 4 rib spare ribs with hush puppies and smoked green beans as well as their brisket burger with their chips. The ribs are good! They're slightly tough so it's not falling apart on you, but it comes off the bone cleanly. The hush puppies are definitely some of the better ones I've had and have small chunks of onion in em. The smoked greens are ok; they're not something to write home about. The brisket burger is a good burger and definitely recommend you try it at least once. The only issue I had is with the chips being slightly overcooked, but I'm probably just unlucky. Tldr: ribs, brisket burger, and hush puppies are good. The chips are hit or miss depending on how long they cook em, and the smoked green beans are alright

Delicious BBQ and friendly people. The brisket was cooked perfectly u till tender but not dry. The ribs were good but a little over cooked and dry. Service was quick and friendly and they bring the food to your table after you order. They slow smoke all the meat in house the old fashioned way.Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes …More

Good lunch spot to get bbq ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Broccoli salad is super tasty.Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes …More

WOW x 3!! EXCELLENT Food & Service!SIDES (baked beans, green beans & macaroni ) were super tasty!!Parking is very easily accessible!Recommended dishes Smoked Wings, Sides …More

Howdy y'all! If y'all are ever in Nashville I definitely recommend this BBQ spot!!!!! I recommend the brisket burger 🤤 y'all don't understand how much I had been craving this burger ever since I knew I was going to make my trip to Tennessee 😁 y'all come on down now!

After searching online we found this gem of a place! The service was fantastic and we had the nicest guy taking our order. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I both ordered dinners that included the brisket, which was the best brisket we have ever eaten. It was so tender, juicy and flavorful! The atmosphere was wonderful, and was very family-friendly, which was very important since we had our 3-year-old with us. I opted to get the fudge pie to go to enjoy in our hotel. It was the best fudge pie ever! We highly recommend Martin's and will definitely eat here again the next time we are in town.

Need BBQ? Consider Martin’s. I went because of the food network. Whole hog is rare and I liked it. So why 4 instead of 5 stars. The sides were great, fresh cut fries! Wonderful. Broccoli salad, also excellent. The atmosphere was upbeat and fun. But when it comes right down to it, my brisket was dry. What about the pork. Not as, but also a tad dry. The sauces, 4, were unique but I didn’t love any of them. But that’s just me. 5 for the sides and atmosphere. 4 for the meat. But give it a try. I am glad I did and next time the meat may be a 5 too!

Absolutely amazing, we had the full slab of dry ribs, sampled all 5 of their amazing homemade sauces, pulled pork, slaw, potato salad, corn cake. After the first bite, we were in heaven. Atmosphere and crew are awesome too!

Absolutely Loved the two men at the register and they're enthusiasm about their jobs and the barbecue that they make. We're very thankful that we drove 2 hours just to come there to eat dinner and then drive back home. The BBQ RIBS AND BRISKET WERE AMAZING. I personally was not crazy about the sauce but the food was tasteful, hot and plentiful and a fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back! The Broccoli Salad was perfect. I am a Chef and make this at my own restaurant. Bravo!!!!

Martin’s Bar-B-Que joint was an exceptionally awesome dining experience. I spent my last night in Nashville this week and just had to try this place after passing by it a few times during my strolls from my hotel. I regret not going earlier in my trip and perhaps eating here more than once! I will admit it was busy the first time I saw it when I was walking around, but when I experienced it myself, I could absolutely see why! I wish I knew the name of the gentleman that took my order, whom I believe was the manager. He was incredibly kind and welcoming! I loved his energy! I ordered the pulled pork shoulder with a side of mac and cheese, and a side of hush puppies (I’ve never had hush puppies before and boy was I in for a great surprise). The food was simply outstanding. The atmosphere only exemplified how great the food was! I will be back here when I visit Nashville again someday, I can assure you of that!

Some of the best barbecue I have ever had. Regional specialty while still being super delicious, I recommend a stop to anyone in Nashville. They have multiple sauces to try to if that interests you as well. When I return to Nashville I will for sure be back for more!Dine in: Yes …More

While out on a business trip in Nashville, it was my turn to pick for dinner. After reading, seeing and hearing good things about Martin's, I confidently picked this spot for dinner. Boy, was I embarrassed and didn't pick another spot again on this trip. I'll start off with the good... The service here was fast and friendly. The employees were all great. That's about all I can speak to in a positive way about Martin's. The food arrived quickly but it was cold. Very cold. All 3 of our meals were this way. The pulled pork I ordered was dry and seemed like it had been sitting out all day. The turkey had no visible smoke ring and the taste was no different than an oven baked turkey, that had not even been seasoned. I truly don't understand all the awesome reviews about this place. The bbq sauce had the consistency of water and the flavor was not far off. The mac and cheese was descent but also cold. This is also not a cheap place. I paid $28.11 for the items pictured, plus a sweet tea. I would not recommend to anyone. Surely, there's got to be better bbq in Nashville as it can't get any worse than Martin's. If you search through the other reviews, you can see many others mentioning the cold food. The only response is that they are sorry they missed the mark and hope the customer visits again in the future. It seems that they don't do anything to address the problems. Seems like a poorly managed place. I wont ever return and will tell everyone I know visiting Nashville to avoid this place.

Really neat place with good atmosphere. Had the brisket and wife had pulled pork. Both were really good with great smoke flavor! Next time I swing through town I’ll stop in.

FANTASTIC BBQ! highly recommend coming here with a group of friends and trying alittle of everything cause it’s all good. Kyle and Jack were very helpful and had a lot of enthusiasm. The decorations are very fun. Large space good for bigger parties. The sauce was excellent. Pour alittle of jacks creek on everything and you’re having a good time.

The best barbecue I've had in a long time. We got the sampler which was perfect to share for two. We also got two additional sides but we didn't need those. The rub on the ribs and brisket is so delicious. The sauce sets it off to another level. The mac and cheese band bake beans are a treat together! Lastly, Gina was a delight! Overall, I'd highly recommend you stop by for some tasty and affordable food.

Second introduction to West Tennessee bbq and another rockstar experience. These were the most flavorful, tender, meaty ribs I've ever had, then the Brisket comes in just as rich and smoky and perfect- I can't decide which was better so I'd probably get that same combo every time. Staff was all extremely friendly and gave me the lowdown on all their sauce options which were each done really, really well. I didn't care for the hoecake but no big deal, was still worth trying. If I were coming back through Nashville and have the chance to stop- it will be for Martins!

Just passing through town... But when in Nashville you gotta do BBQ. Martin's did not disappoint. When they bring out the brisket and only hand you a fork you know it's gonna be good. Hush puppies were on point. This place was recommended to me and I would like to pass that along. I highly recommend.

We were puzzled at the entry because we didn’t know how service worked. Fortunately, a kind patron gave us instructions. We ordered at the counter and was served in minutes. The food here is really good. Try the brisket. It’s so tender and flavorful. This should be a definite stop if you’re stopping in Nashville.

It was ok. I got the brisket sandwich and macaroni and cheese. The M&C, was not good. I do suggest not getting that as a side. It was gritty and watery. Husband got the brisket burger (hahahaha), it was a burger patty with one tiny slice of brisket. My husband was like, what the heck. I told him yep, we were bamboozled, but their ice is better than Sonic ice. 2 meals and drinks, not worth $35. Parking: Free.

The food was great. I had the cheeseburger (I know, I know) but I had to try the smoked bologna as well and it was delicious. The best part was the service. The staff so so friendly and helpful that the food could have been mediocre (it wasn’t) and I would still come back because they treated me so well. At the end of your meal they bring you little moon pies for dessert. Give Martin’s a try!