Bright lights bounce off the counter and the scent of slow-simmered sauce hangs in the air. You’ll spot the regulars hunched over paper-lined trays, passing jokes between bites while traffic rolls along just outside.
What to Expect:
🍝 Classic and creative meatballs — beef, turkey, vegan, chickpea—served on garlic bread, pasta, or snack bowls
🥖 Pillowy rolls and gooey provolone make for satisfying sandwiches
🥗 Vegetarian and vegan options, plus simple green salads and roast broccolini
🍺 Local cider, craft beer, and snacks to go from a small pantry section
⏱ Fast, direct counter service with just a handful of small tables
Important Information:
âś” Counter service, with takeout and delivery available
âś” Wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms
✔ No reservations—walk-in only, seating limited to three small tables
âś” Free parking lots and some street parking nearby
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🌱 Vegan Welcome: The chickpea and Impossible meatballs go fast—ask for the daily vegan special on busy weekends.
🥡 Take Some Home: Order meatballs and marinara by the half-dozen to stash in your cabin fridge. They’ll even pack extra rolls.
🍻 Cider + Chips: The little shop pantry stocks hard-to-find potato chips and local ciders—grab a can for the walk around town.
🅿️ Back Lot Secret: If Main Street is packed, swing behind the shops off Tinker St. Parking is usually found by the pharmacy corner.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Regulars love Sharkie’s for hearty meatball sandwiches—beef, turkey, and vegan—served hot with soft rolls and a tangle of red sauce. The shop draws praise for friendly, efficient counter service, a thoughtful vegetarian selection, and its pantry of snacks and local drinks. A few call out slow waits or wish for more seating, and some note blandness in select dishes, but most agree it’s a satisfying go-to for a quick meal in Woodstock.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
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Meatball Sandwich with Marinara, Turkey Meatballs, Vegan Chickpea Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Open Faced Garlic Bread Sandwich with Provolone, Eggplant Parmesan, Snack Bowls, Pasta with Sauce, Broccolini, Spaghetti Squash, Salad with Pickled Onions, Cider, Craft Beer.
