Bubba’s Q in Avon has closed. The barbecue restaurant was opened by former Cleveland Browns (and other teams) player Al “Bubba” Baker 13 years ago. At first, customers went simply to meet and greet the gregarious 6’ 8” host. But they soon discovered that he also happened to be a skilled barbecue cook, turning out delicious ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, all smoked out back in beefy Southern Pride pits.

This was Baker’s second bite at the apple. His first was a short-lived barbecue restaurant at Shaker Square in the mid-1990s.

Fans of Bubba’s boneless baby back ribs, pulled pork and barbecue sauce can still purchase them online and at select grocery stores.

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This article appears in Oct 16-22, 2019.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.

One reply on “Bubba’s Q in Avon has Closed After 13 Years”

  1. Unfortunate for the waitresses and staff. I was a frequent customer of that place. In the last year at least 4 or 5 times I was there the food SUCKED
    The last meal I ate there they didn’t have any ribs so the put a bunch of pulled pork on a plate and served it to me.Doors were propped open Super hot day No air conditioning its broke the waitress said.Dessert case always empty and alot of complaints.Over 50 visits never saw Bubba he is in Florida they always said.To bad absentee owners businesses usually take the down hill train.

    Mike in Cleveland

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