Quakertown: Tom's All American (July 2019)



My spouse and I dined at Tom’s All American BBQ on a Saturday afternoon in July 2019. Tom’s is open for lunch and dinner on Tuesdays through Sundays (closed on Mondays). 

Tom’s All American opened in May 2019 on busy Route 309 (West End Boulevard) in Quakertown in the space formerly occupied by Yellowtail Asian Fusion and Hobo’s Bar and Grill. The restaurant is named for the owner’s late grandfather, who once ran Allentown’s All-American Diner. 

The large space offers seating in the raised bar area or at one of the adjacent semi-circular booths, or in the main dining space at tables and banquettes of various sizes and configurations. The vaulted ceiling in the bar area makes the restaurant feel spacious. Décor includes corrugated steel and wood-paneled walls.

Tom's All American serves barbecue cuisine, including dishes like “burnt ends”, brisket, ribs, and pulled pork, as well as some dishes with Southern influences (like a catfish) and even some meatless fare. We were intrigued by the table-side smoked deviled egg appetizer. As our main dishes, we ordered the smoked pork chop (with a side choice of macaroni and cheee) and the sliced brisket (with a choice of sides of tater tots, cornbread, and side garden salad). Additional sides include collard greens, okra, side salad, coleslaw, green beans, street corn [although not like what we’ve had in the South], fries, baked beans). Several sauces (vinegar, mustard, BBQ) are available to douse your protein. 

Should we find ourselves in the area again, we might revisit Tom’s All American.









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