"There are two types of people in this world: Those who always ask for the dessert menu, and those who rarely do. If you're a dessert person, you know that a good one can really make or break the overall restaurant experience, and that some places are more likely to have better desserts than others. For example, a Michelin-starred restaurant is almost guaranteed to have high-quality pastries or homemade ice cream,"
"We're not saying you should never order dessert at a BBQ restaurant; in fact, you might find some of the very best desserts out there at a BBQ joint. All we're saying is that it probably isn't worth it if it's not made fresh or in-house. For restaurants, pre-made desserts are more cost-effective and consistent, but at the end of the day, they are likely frozen, shipped, and reheated."
"Sloan Rinaldi, pitmaster and owner of Texas Q, agrees with us. In an interview, she said that "the absolute most decadent desserts are found to be scratch-made at Texas BBQ joints." This is a no-brainer; there are a myriad of rich, crave-worthy Southern desserts worth hopping on a plane for, so an established BBQ restaurant should certainly prioritize a few classics."
Many diners prioritize dessert and believe it can make or break the restaurant experience. Michelin-starred restaurants typically offer high-quality pastries or homemade ice cream, while BBQ joints may be hit-or-miss because their specialty is barbecue. Diners should ask servers whether desserts are made from scratch or pre-made. Pre-made desserts reduce costs and ensure consistency but are often frozen, shipped, and reheated. Chain restaurants commonly use pre-made desserts. Scratch-made, in-house desserts at Texas BBQ joints are described as especially decadent, and established BBQ restaurants should prioritize a few Southern dessert classics.
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