Sonny's BBQ Menu

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Barbecue restaurant

2700 N NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609

352-378-7881 · tap to call

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2700 N NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609

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Hours of Operation

Monday11 AM–9 PM

Tuesday11 AM–9 PM

Wednesday11 AM–9 PM

Thursday11 AM–9 PM

Friday11 AM–9:30 PM

Saturday11 AM–9:30 PM

Sunday11 AM–9 PM

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Updated August 2026

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Sonny's BBQ Lunch Menu

Pitmaster Lunch Plates

Pulled Pork Lunch

Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Sliced Pork Lunch

Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

1/4 BBQ Chicken Lunch

Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Beef Brisket Lunch

Certified Angus Beef® Brisket. Sliced (Lean) or Chopped (Marbled). Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Smoked Turkey Lunch

Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Pulled Chicken Lunch

Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Baby Back Lunch

Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

St. Louis Ribs Lunch

Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed Ribs. Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Signature BBQ

St. Louis Ribs

Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed Ribs. Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Pulled Or Sliced Pork

Our famous slow-smoked pork, either pulled and piled or sliced and stacked. Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Beef Brisket

Certified Angus Beef® brisket. Sliced (lean) or chopped (marbled). Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Half Chicken

Tender and juicy smoked chicken half. Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Baby Back Ribs

A full slab, slow-smoked, then fire-grilled to order and served sizzlin’. One of our guest favorites. Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Pulled Chicken

Hand-pulled and piled high. Served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Pitmaster Picks

Pick Of The Pit Combo (2 Meats)

Your choice of 2 meats served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Pick Of The Pit Combo (3 Meats)

Your choice of 3 meats served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.

Pick Of The Pit Combo (4 Meats)

Your choice of 4 meats served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread. Choose from Baby Back Ribs, 1/4 BBQ Chicken, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, St. Louis Ribs, Beef Brisket, Smoked Pork or Smoked Wings.

BBQ Sandwiches

Sweet Carolina Sandwich

Pulled pork topped with homemade coleslaw and Sonny’s signature Carolina Sauce on a bun. Upgrade to a Big Deal combo to add a sidekick and soft drink.

Sonny’s Cuban Sandwich

Our slow-smoked pork, pulled and sliced with swiss cheese, pickles and our Mustard BBQ sauce on toasted garlic bread. Upgrade to a Big Deal combo to add a sidekick and soft drink.

Candied Bacon Burger

Chipotle candied bacon, American cheese, onion straws, and Sizzlin’ BBQ Sauce on a bun.

Classic BBQ

Smoked Pork, Smoked Turkey, Pulled Chicken or Beef Brisket. Served on a bun or garlic bread.

Appetizers

BBQ Pork Egg Rolls

Loaded with pulled pork, homemade coleslaw and pepper jack cheese with a side of smokin’ ranch dip.

Loaded Tots

Golden fried Tater Tots topped with crispy onion straws, queso and drizzled with BBQ sauce. Add your favorite BBQ meat for a little more.

Sauced & Tossed

Sauced & Tossed Tenders

Choose 3 or 5 crispy chicken tenders tossed in your favorite sauce. Enjoy them dry-rubbed or with your choice of 6 different sauces: Sweet, Smokin’, Sizzlin’, Buffalo, FL Citrus or AL White.

Sauced & Tossed St. Louis Ribs

Choose 4 or 6 St. Louis Ribs, smoked to perfection and served the way you like. Enjoy them dry-rubbed or with your choice of 6 different sauces: Sweet, Smokin’, Sizzlin’, Buffalo, FL Citrus or AL White.

Sauced & Tossed Wings

Choose 6 or 10 Smoked Wings served the way you like them. Enjoy them dry-rubbed or with your choice of 6 different sauces: Sweet, Smokin’, Sizzlin’, Buffalo, FL Citrus or AL White.

BBQ Bowls

Classic BBQ Bowl

Pulled Pork over BBQ beans and mac & cheese, topped with coleslaw, onion straws, and Sweet BBQ Sauce. (limited time)

Kickin’ Chicken Bowl

Chicken Tenders tossed in buffalo, over tots and mac & cheese, topped with crispy bacon bits and ranch. (limited time)

Summer Brisket Bowl

Chopped Brisket over BBQ Dirty Rice, topped with BBQ Street Corn, pickled onions, BBQ chips, and Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce. (limited time)

Build Your Own Bowl

Start with your choice of base and BBQ protein, then load it up with two toppings and your favorite sauces to make it your own. (limited time)

2026 Summer Seasonal Menu

BBQ Street Corn Dip

A smoky, creamy blend of roasted corn, red onion, red pepper, tomato, cheese, Smokin’ Ranch, lime, and bold seasonings. Served with house made BBQ Chips. (limited time)

Slider Trio

Pulled Pork, Chopped Brisket, and Pulled Chicken, each on a bun, served with house-pickled onions, pickles, and seasonal BBQ sauces. (limited time)

Sweet Vinegar Pork Sandwich

1/2 lb. of Pulled Pork topped with homemade pickled onions and drizzled with a tangy vinegar sauce on a bun. (limited time)

Brisket Mac & Cheese

Mac & cheese loaded with Chopped Brisket, crumbled cornbread, pork rub, and a drizzle of Sweet BBQ Sauce. (limited time)

Cherry Cobbler Egg Rolls

Housemade cherry cobbler stuffed in a crispy egg roll. Served with whipped cream. (limited time)

Cherry Cola Burnt Ends

Smoked pork collar caramelized in Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce. Served with two sidekicks and bread. (limited time)

Garden of Eatin'

BBQ Salad

Mixed greens, grilled corn, tomato, cucumber, diced red onion and shredded Cheddar tossed with Ranch dressing and topped with crispy onion straws and a drizzle of Sweet BBQ Sauce. Add your favorite BBQ meat for a little bit more.

BBQ Cobb Salad

Mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, chopped bacon bits, diced tomato, red onion and shredded Pepper Jack cheese served with Smokin’ Ranch dressing. Add your favorite BBQ meat for a little bit more.

Sidekicks

Baked Sweet Potato

Potato Salad

Garlic Bread (3 pcs)

Corn Bread

Original Recipe BBQ Beans

Homestyle Mac & Cheese

Crinkle-Cut Fries

Homemade Coleslaw

Tater Tots

Green Beans

Premium Sidekicks

Corn Nuggets

Lightly fried, sweet creamed corn clusters topped with powdered sugar.

Fried Okra

A deep-fried Southern favorite. Fresh okra, chopped, breaded and fried to a crisp.

Side Salad

Mixed greens, diced cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers topped with croutons and choice of dressing.

Onion Rings

Thick-cut, sweet onions, beer battered, fired to a crispy finish and seasoned with our signature dry-rub.

Shareable Sides

BBQ Beans

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Broccoli

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Coleslaw

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Green Beans

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Mac & Cheese

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

BBQ By The Pound

Brisket (per lb)

Certified Angus Beef® Brisket. Sliced (Lean) or Chopped (Marbled).

Pulled Pork (per lb)

Sliced Pork (per lb)

Smoked Turkey (per lb)

Sweet & Smokey Ribs

House Dry-Rubbed Ribs

Rack of Baby Back Ribs

Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage (per lb)

Whole Chicken

Pulled Chicken (per lb)

Green Beans (pint)

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Macaroni & Cheese (pint)

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

BBQ Beans (pint)

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Coleslaw (pint)

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Potato Salad (pint)

Small feeds 3-4, medium feeds 6-8, large feeds 16-20.

Sauces & Rubs

Sweet BBQ Sauce

Original BBQ Sauce

Sizzlin’ BBQ Sauce

Smokin’ BBQ Sauce

Mustard BBQ Sauce

House Dry Rub

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two giant cookies baked fresh to order in-house.

Homestyle Banana Pudding

Fresh banana slices and our signature pudding topped with vanilla wafers and whipped cream.

Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread

Two individual servings of homemade cinnamon apple monkey bread, served with a side of Sweet Tea Glaze.

Beverages

Sonny’s Signature Sweet Or Unsweet Tea

Sodas

Endless refills of your favorite, refreshing Coca-Cola products.

Lemonade

1/2 Tea, 1/2 Lemonade

(limited time)

Sonny's BBQ Family Meals Menu

Family Meals

Family Feast

Pulled Pork, sliced brisket, BBQ chicken and Sweet & Smokey St. Louis Ribs, plus BBQ beans, coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries, cornbread and four sweet teas. Serves four.

Create Your Own Bundle – 2 Meats

Create your own BBQ Bundle with your choice of 2 meats, 3 pint sidekicks and bread. Feeds 4 – 6.

Create Your Own Bundle – 3 Meats

Create your own BBQ Bundle with your choice of 3 meats, 4 pint sidekicks and bread. Feeds 6 – 8.

Create Your Own Bundle – 4 Meats

Create your own BBQ Bundle with your choice of 4 meats, 5 pint sidekicks and bread. Feeds 8 – 10.

BBQ Wings Platter

50 chicken wings, expertly smoked and fried to perfection. Tossed in our signature dry-rub or your favorite BBQ sauce. Served with blue cheese or ranch.