Saw’s BBQ is a Birmingham barbecue favorite, voted Alabama’s best BBQ by Southern Living. This guide covers the Avondale location, SAW’s Soul Kitchen, at 215 41st St S in Birmingham, Alabama, and what to try there.

Where Is Saw’s BBQ in Birmingham?
The Avondale location, SAW’s Soul Kitchen, sits at 215 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The phone number is (205) 591-1409.
Saw’s started in 2009, when the first location opened in the former Broadway BBQ spot. It now runs six Birmingham-area smokehouses plus a food truck, SAW’s Street Kitchen.
What Kind of Food Does Saw’s BBQ Serve?
The menu features Carolina style smoked pulled pork, chicken and ribs, served with one of three styles of sauce. Sides include baked potatoes, beans, deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw and banana pudding.
What to Try at Saw’s BBQ
- Carolina style smoked pulled pork
- Smoked ribs with your choice of sauce
- Smoked chicken
- Macaroni and cheese
- Banana pudding
Plan Your Visit
Order ahead online through the restaurant’s website, and check the official site for current hours and the location nearest you.
Visit the official site: sawsbbq.com
Note: This is a researched guide based on the Saw’s BBQ official website and public listings, not a visit report.