Slaytons Barbecue & Creamery

Walking into the restaurant we first noticed the change. They added a bar and took away the order window. We were seated and handed menus. We tried to keep an open mind, but the wait staff was annoying by ending every statement with a question. Don’t you just love the change???? etc. The food that used to be served on butcher paper on a tray was now served on plates. That was ok in my mind, but why did they sprinkle parsley all over it, and add a red pepper. I never minded getting my own drink refills or BBQ sauce. It’s still a BBQ joint, and unless they add carpet, and different seating I’m not sure that it added anything to have servers. The acoustics in the restaurant echo and when at least 6 workers belted out a Happy Birthday song I wanted to get up and leave. The food was still tasty, however the servings seemed skimpy. The beans used to have chunks of beef in them and that was gone. We have decided that if we need good BBQ we will either get it when we go to Kansas City, or do a pick up order and take it home from Slaytons. If you want to go upscale Slaytons, go visit Jack Stack in Kansas City for some pointers. If you just want good BBQ, what you had before was fine.

This use to be my favorite BBQ place in Colorado Springs. The BBQ ribs were wonderful and the prices decent for the amount of food received. Take out was easy and there was even ice cream as take out or eat in. The place had a very local flair and was a family place. Take out now has to be picked up at the bar which eliminates the family feel- the bar takes up almost half of the restaurant area. In addition, the ice cream is gone and the local young people that use to work there with it – management has changed and its not as comfortable a place to eat. The food is just ok now and the portions very skimpy – I paid over $9 for two ribs and sides. The atmosphere is now borderlining sports bar but doesn’t quite make it. I miss lthe local feel. Haven’t gone back in months.