Donnie's Bbq Corner - New Hope

Ever on the hunt for the best bbq, we found some time to try Donnie's Friday afternoon. Open only Thursday Saturday, this little carryout spot is very much off the beaten path. In a blink and you'll miss it structure (it almost looks like one of those prebuilt sheds you could get at Lowes) in a residential part of New Hope, Donnie's offers traditional bbq meals with a wide selection of sides and desserts. My parents and I got two pulled pork meals, both with macaroni and cheese as a side. I got sweet potato casserole with mine while my parents opted for the hash brown casserole as their second side. Each plate was served with a small, soft white roll. We had banana pudding and chocolate fudge pie for dessert. Drinks include canned Pepsi products and bottled Milos tea. The young man taking orders was polite and helpful. We stood around by our car while we waited and then took our food to the nearby park to eat at a picnic table. There's nowhere to sit and eat at Donnie's, which is fine just something to keep in mind. Just be ready to make the drive home or head to the park like we did. Overall, the food was okay. The weakest link was the sweet potato casserole, as it didn't have a ton of flavor. The bbq itself was next up a decent smoke flavor and texture, but unfortunately pretty dry. The sauce was slightly sweet and very tangy. Rolls were storebought but were a nice enough addition; I always like a little bread with my bbq. The macaroni and cheese also wasn't super flavorful, but was good enough just didn't stand out much. I'm confident the chocolate fudge pie was not homemade but it actually tasted pretty good: kind of Oreo ish crust and a sweet, slightly denser than pudding chocolate filling. The best two things were the hash brown casserole (very cheesy and creamy) and the banana pudding made with real vanilla pudding, plentiful Nilla wafers, and nice, ripe bananas. Those two items are keepers. Overall, it's a worthwhile experience to check off if you're dedicated to trying out all the bbq the wider Huntsville area has to offer, like me. Personally, it's not a particular favorite, but I have certainly had much, much worse and would encourage you to visit and form your own opinion.

This is the best bbq since T. Meeks bbq back in the 70-80’s. It is truly slow cooked w/ great flavor. Not cooked then slathered in sauce. The flavor is through and through. We love the pulled pork but we LOVE the whole racks of ribs. Support Donnie. We have it every time we come to visit Alabama from Nashville. He by far beats anything we’ve had since moving to TN.

This is the best bbq since T. Meeks bbq back in the 70-80's. It is truly slow cooked w/ great flavor. Not cooked then slathered in sauce. The flavor is through and through. We love the pulled pork but we LOVE the whole racks of ribs. Support Donnie.

I love this place. The sides and desserts are very good. I like the smoked turkey here. I just wish they offered sliced brisket more often.

Oh my goodness...this is hands down THE BEST BBQ pork I have ever eaten!! I can't wait to try the ribs chicken next.