Bad Brads BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bad Brads BBQ, a BBQ haven nestled in Orion Township, MI. Renowned for its casual vibe and outdoor seating, this eatery is perfect for families and groups alike. The menu delights with a variety of options, showcasing BBQ mastery that keeps patrons coming back.
Start with their legendary Pig Candy, a must-try candied bacon that captivates the palate. For something heartier, dig into the BBQ Trio featuring tender ribs, chicken wings, and more, or savor the enticing Campfire Nachos layered with flavors. Vegetarians need not worry, as the menu boasts many options including vibrant salads.
Don’t miss the sandwiches; the Classic BBQ Sandwich and Eddie Cheddar Sandwich serve up an unforgettable experience. With great service and an inviting atmosphere, Bad Brads BBQ is a culinary gem waiting to be explored.
Starters
BBQ Nachos
Pulled chicken, cheddar, smoked bacon, scallions, mild smokey jalapeno sauce, sweet BBQ sauce, ranch on corn tortillas.
Uptown Loaded Fries
Mozzarella cheese, brisket, bacon, horseradish candied red onions, blue cheese and scallions.
Campfire Nachos
Brick cheese, red and green salsa, guacamole, regular and spicy sour cream, pico de gallo, spiced black bean sauce, red onion and cilantro on corn tortillas. Add meat for an additional charge.
1 lb. Smoke-Fried Wings
Dry-rubbed, slow-smoked chicken wings finished in the fryer.
BBQ Trio
2 Texas-style ribs, 2 pig candy and 2 chicken wings.
Downtown Loaded Fries
BBQ chili, cheddar cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, sour cream, mild smokey jalapeno sauce and scallions.
Pig Candy
Thick-cut Jones bacon, marinated in white sugar with a hint of chipotle, finished in the smoker.
Guacamole, Red and Green Salsas
Made in house served with warm crispy corn tortillas.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Chopped Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, cheese, tomato cucumber, grilled onions.
Smoked Turkey Salad
Smoked turkey, sweet potato, brick cheese, tomato, cranberries, avocado, pig candy, red onions, candied peanuts and buttermilk dressing.
Apple Salad
Grilled chicken, queso fresco and blue cheeses, candied peanuts, red onion, apples, tomato and apple vinaigrette.
BBQ Chicken Salad
Fried chicken breast, brick cheese, black beans, grilled onions, bacon, tomato, scallions, branditos and BBQ ranch.
Our Salads
Sandwiches Bad Brads Style
Classic BBQ Sandwich
Smoked meat piled high. Your choice of pulled pork, Mexican style pork sausage, pulled chicken, brisket and cheddar sausage, sliced or chopped brisket. Served with BBQ chips.
Eddie Cheddar Sandwich
Warm shaved brisket, cheddar cheese and horseradish sauce on a French style baguette. Served with smoked au jus.
Hammer Sandwich
Pulled pork, coleslaw, freestone pickles and 3.2.1 sauce.
Boss Sandwich
Pulled chicken, cheddar cheese, house sausage, bacon and sweet mustard BBQ sauce.
Growler Sandwich
Pulled chicken, aged cheddar, pig candy, avocado mayo, lettuce and onion.
Big Jimmy Sandwich
Pulled chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and 3.2.1 sauce.
Chopper
Chopped brisket, 3.2.1 sauce, Swiss cheese, raw onion and dill pickles.
Mickey Sandwich
Chopped brisket, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on grilled rye.
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pickles and mayo, choice of style: sweet and spicy or traditional.
2 Piece Street Tacos
Served on corn tortillas topped with brick cheese, guacamole, red onion, red and green salsas, spicy sour cream, and cilantro choice of meat: chopped brisket, pulled pork, chicken, or black beans.
American Classic Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, bacon, American cheese and mayo.
Bad Brads BBQ Burger
Topped with brisket, cheddar cheese, coleslaw and sweet BBQ sauce.
Black and Blue Burger
Blue cheese, bacon, horseradish sauce and candied red onions.
Burger and Fries
Two-4 oz. patties, American cheese, onion, pickle and mayo, served with house-made french fries.
Crunch Burger
Burger meets classic BBQ nacho. Double cheddar, smoked bacon, ranch, sweet BBQ sauce, crunchy tortillas, mild smokey jalapeno sauce and scallions.
Build Your Own Burger
Served with BBQ chips.
Burgers 100% USDA Prime Beef
BBQ Platters Home of Michigan's Best BBQ
1 Meat BBQ Platter
3 Meat BBQ Platter
2 Meat BBQ Platter
4 Meat BBQ Platter
1/2 Slab Rib
Full Slab Rib
Texas Style Ribs
BBQ Chicken
1/2 BBQ Chicken
1 lb. Smoked Wings
Grilled Chicken Breast
24-hour herb marinated, lemon oregano garlic sauce and served with 2 sides.
BBQ Taco Platter
Build your own tacos, and served with warm flour tortillas and a choice of meats.
Mac and Cheese
House-made cheese sauce finished with two year vermont cheddar a hint of thyme and black pepper. Cooked to order. Served with 2 sides
Fish & Chips
Crispy, hand battered Atlantic cod. Served with fries, coleslaw and house made tartar.
Entrees
Wood-Fired Pizza
Spicy Porkpie Pizza
Pulled pork, house sausage, capicola, jalapeno and house blend cheese finished with smoked honey.
Burnt End Pizza
Burnt ends, grilled onions, garlic, shaved Yukon potatoes, house blend and blue cheeses.
Red Top Pizza
Extra pepperoni, tomato sauce, garlic, fresh herbs and house blend cheese.
Carnivore Pizza
Chopped brisket, smoked sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce and house blend cheese.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Smoked chicken, bacon, 3.2.1 sauce, mild smokey jalapeno sauce, ranch, scallions and house blend cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, tomato sauce and house blend cheese.
Build Your Own Pizza
Includes house blend cheese and choice of sauce.
Cheese Pizza
4 Adults
5 Adults
6 Adults
7 Adults
8 Adults
9 Adults
10 Adults
Big Pig Gig
Bad Brads Home Made Sides
Bad Brads Pit Beans
Potato Salad
1/2 Pit Beans 1/2 Potato Salad
BBQ Chili
Sweet Potato Mash
Corn Bread
Coleslaw
French Fries
Side Salad with Ranch
Add cheese for an additional charge.
Collard Greens
Garlic Broccoli
Michigan Made Potato Chips
BBQ Chowder
Any 3 Sides
Choose any 3 of our sides.
Chili Cheese Grits
BBQ Sauce Jar
16 oz. BBQ sauce jar.
Extra Dressing Cup
2 oz. dressing cup.
Extra BBQ Sauce Cup
2 oz. BBQ sauce cup.
Extras
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Fingers
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Mac and Cheese
Kids Ribs
Kids Pork Sandwich
Kids Chicken Sandwich
Kids Burger
Add cheese for an additional charge.
Detroit Style Ice Cream Float
Vanilla ice cream, served with your choice of faygo.
Sugar Donuts
Made to order, served with a trio of dipping sauces.
Banana Cream Pie
Banana mousse, salted caramel, honeycomb brit killtle, nilla wafer crust and whipped cream.