The Tavern of Solon

The service was subpar, however it was after lunch rush and before dinner.  Ribs were damn good, bugers not so much.  So stick to the BBQ and you will not regret it.

I FINALLY made it here last night!  Wow!  BBQ perfection!  The menu looks so awesome, I wanted to try one of everything!  I'm sure I will eventually!  This visit, I had the fried pickle chips, wings, baby-back ribs, and the Western Philly sandwich. (Don't judge....I DO have leftovers in my fridge today!). The ribs were smoked perfectly, the meat was tender with the perfect amount of "stick to the bone-ness"!  (Yeah....I can't think of the right word!). The pickle chips were AWESOME!  Definitely NOT from a bag in the freezer!  The use Herman's horseradish pickles, sliced, battered, and fried. These are the best fried pickles I've ever had!  The wings are hickory smoked and then fried...best of both worlds!  They're good-sized and really meaty. The smoky flavor really shines!  We had the BBQ flavor last night and I would definitely recommend them!  I can't wait to go back and try the other sauces, too!  On to the Western Philly.......!!!!!
This is smoked brisket, onion, peppers, and provolone cheese served on a pretzel hoagie roll. The flavor combination is fantastic!  As with the wings, the smoky flavor of the brisket shines through under the provolone. The smokiness paired with the onions & green peppers reminded me a bit of szalonna bread (Hungarian greasy bread..one of my FAVORITES!). The brisket was tender....I was able to bite through without having it slide out of the sandwich at me, and the pretzel hoagie roll is a delicious touch!  
I want to add that they buy as local as they can....honey, pickles, etc..... That's important to me!  
I can't think of one negative thing to say....except that I worked so hard to lose 9 pounds and the Tavern is going to give them right back if I'm not careful!  (Now.....time to work on my leftovers....which have filled my fridge with an awesome hickory-smoked smell!)
Go to the Tavern of Solon!  Bring your appetite!

If you like smoked meats and BBQ, you'll love the Tavern of Solon.