Fette Sau brings American barbecue with a German twist to North Philadelphia, founded by Stephen Starr and Joe Carroll. Meats are dry-rubbed and smoked on-site, and ordering happens counter-service style rather than through table service.
The smoked meats list runs through brisket, pulled pork, and hot Italian sausage, served either by the pound or built into sandwiches — the brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and burnt ends sandwich among them. Sides lean into both barbecue and German traditions, with options like collard greens, mac and cheese, German potato salad, and cauliflower salad. The drink list stretches across beer, cider, and bourbon.
Regulars point to the brisket sandwich as a standout and describe the barbecue as hitting an authentic register, with a strong sense of atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
The smoked meats list runs through brisket, pulled pork, and hot Italian sausage, served either by the pound or built into sandwiches — the brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and burnt ends sandwich among them. Sides lean into both barbecue and German traditions, with options like collard greens, mac and cheese, German potato salad, and cauliflower salad. The drink list stretches across beer, cider, and bourbon.
Regulars point to the brisket sandwich as a standout and describe the barbecue as hitting an authentic register, with a strong sense of atmosphere that keeps people coming back.