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    Kiser's BBQ*BURGERS*CHICKEN

    355 East State Street

    Athens, OH 45701


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    Featured Items

    • Loaded Mac

      An individual size of our homemade 3-cheese mac topped with your choice of protein and bbq sauce
      $8.95
    • Stuffed Grilled Cheese

      Two slices of white bread stuffed with house cured thick-cut bacon, American cheese, house-made pickles and choice of protein
      $12.95
    • 1 Piece Smoked Chicken Quarters

      Our leg/thigh quarters are rubbed with our own krazy chicken rub, then hickory-smoked for up to three hours. We serve freshly grilled with your choice of kiser's barbeque sauce slathered across the top
      $4.95

    Today's Specials

    Smoked Chicken Wings

    • 6 Piece Wings

      Hickory-smoked chicken wings lightly fried for a smokey flavor on the inside and crispy on the outside. Have them tossed in any of our homemade BBQ sauces.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.95
    • 12 Piece Wings

      12 Hickory-smoked chicken wings lightly fried for a smokey flavor on the inside and crispy on the outside. Have them tossed in any of our homemade BBQ sauces.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.95
    • 24 Piece Wings

      24 Hickory-smoked chicken wings lightly fried for a smokey flavor on the inside and crispy on the outside. Have them tossed in any of our homemade BBQ sauces.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $34.95

    Truckin'

    1/4lb. char-grilled burger served on a brioche bun topped with smoked Kielbasa, beer-battered onion rings and cheese curds. Served with your choice of BBQ sauce on the side.
    • Truckin'

      1/4lb. char-grilled burger served on a brioche bun topped with smoked Kielbasa, beer-battered onion rings and cheese curds. Served with your choice of BBQ sauce on the side.
      $12.95

    Brisket Burnt-Ends Wednesday

    Daily Specials - Wednesdays Only

    • Slider Brisket Burnt Ends Sandwich

      Twice smoked brisket tossed in sweet red bbq sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.95
    • Regular Brisket Burnt Ends Sandwich

      Twice smoked brisket tossed in sweet red bbq sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95
    • XL Brisket Burnt Ends Sandwich

      Twice smoked brisket tossed in sweet red bbq sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.95
    • Red River Shootout Burnt Ends Sandwich

      Brisket burnt ends topped with spicy slaw, beer battered onion rings and nashville hot sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.95
    • Burnt Ends Pig Pen Fries

      A shareable size of fresh-cut fries topped with our homemade cheese sauce, your choice of protein. Topped with your choice of shredded cabbage, creamy slaw or spicy slaw
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • Burnt Ends Loaded Mac

      An individual size of our homemade 3-cheese mac topped with your choice of protein and bbq sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.95
    • Burnt Ends Loaded Fries

      An individual size portion of our fresh-cut fries topped with our homemade cheese sauce, your choice of protein and bbq sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.95
    • Burnt Ends Stuffed Grilled Cheese

      Two slices of white bread stuffed with house cured thick-cut bacon, American cheese, house-made pickles and choice of protein
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.95
    • Burnt Ends (1Lb)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $31.95

    BBQ*BURGERS*CHICKEN

    Pork BBQ

    • Slider Chopped Pork BBQ

      18 hour smoked pork. Served regular, or with extra smoked pork available Carolina style upon request
      $3.95
    • Regular Chopped Pork BBQ

      18 hour smoked pork. Served regular, or with extra smoked pork available Carolina style upon request
      $8.95
    • XL Chopped Pork BBQ

      18 hour smoked pork. Served regular, or with extra smoked pork available Carolina style upon request
      $10.95
    • Easy Wind

      Pork bbq on a toasted brioche bun topped with 3-cheese mac and two slices of house-smoked bacon
      $11.95
    • All My Love

      Pork bbq on a toasted brioche bun topped with beer-battered onion rings, melted cheddar cheese and jalapenos!
      $11.95

    Loaded Faves

    • Pig Pen Fries

      A shareable size of fresh-cut fries topped with our homemade cheese sauce, your choice of protein. Topped with your choice of shredded cabbage, creamy slaw or spicy slaw
      $14.95
    • Loaded Mac

      An individual size of our homemade 3-cheese mac topped with your choice of protein and bbq sauce
      $8.95
    • Loaded Fries

      An individual size portion of our fresh-cut fries topped with our homemade cheese sauce, your choice of protein and bbq sauce
      $8.95

    Stuffed Grilled Cheese

    • Stuffed Grilled Cheese

      Two slices of white bread stuffed with house cured thick-cut bacon, American cheese, house-made pickles and choice of protein
      $12.95

    Smoked Chicken Quarters

    • 1 Piece Smoked Chicken Quarters

      Our leg/thigh quarters are rubbed with our own krazy chicken rub, then hickory-smoked for up to three hours. We serve freshly grilled with your choice of kiser's barbeque sauce slathered across the top
      $4.95
    • 2 Pieces Smoked Chicken Quarters

      Our leg/thigh quarters are rubbed with our own krazy chicken rub, then hickory-smoked for up to three hours. We serve freshly grilled with your choice of kiser's barbeque sauce slathered across the top
      $8.95
    • 4 Pieces Smoked Chicken Quarters

      Our leg/thigh quarters are rubbed with our own krazy chicken rub, then hickory-smoked for up to three hours. We serve freshly grilled with your choice of kiser's barbeque sauce slathered across the top
      $14.95

    Kielbasa

    • Half Link Smoked Kielbasa

      We offer a hickory-smoked 100% pork kielbasa made fresh in-house, smoked then grilled to order
      $4.45
    • Full Link Smoked Kielbasa

      We offer a hickory-smoked 100% pork kielbasa made fresh in-house, smoked then grilled to order
      $7.45
    • Half Size Maxwell Street Polish

      A kielbasa sausage piled with grilled onions, spicy mustard and a serrano pepper. A Chicago south side favorite
      $6.45
    • Regular Maxwell Street Polish

      A kielbasa sausage piled with grilled onions, spicy mustard and a serrano pepper. A Chicago south side favorite
      $10.95
    • Half Size Polish Boy

      A Cleveland classic! Our 100% pork kielbasa is smoked and grilled, piled high with fresh-cut fries and creamy slaw
      $6.45
    • Regular Polish Boy

      A Cleveland classic! Our 100% pork kielbasa is smoked and grilled, piled high with fresh-cut fries and creamy slaw
      $10.95
    • Half Size NY Style

      Kielbasa sandwich topped with sauteed onions and sauerkraut
      $6.45
    • Regular NY Style

      Kielbasa sandwich topped with sauteed onions and sauerkraut
      $10.95

    Chopped Brisket BBQ

    • Brisket Slider

      $5.95
    • Regular Chopped Beef Brisket

      15 hour rubbed and smoked beef brisket chopped and piled high on a toasted brioche bun. Available carolina style upon request
      $13.45
    • XL Chopped Beef Brisket

      15 hour rubbed and smoked beef brisket chopped and piled high on a toasted brioche bun. Available carolina style upon request
      $16.45
    • Black-throated Wind

      Brisket bbq on a toasted brioche bun topped with 3-cheese mac and two slices of house-smoked bacon
      $15.95
    • Tangled Up in Blue

      Beef brisket bbq on a toasted brioche bun topped with beer-battered onion rings, creamy blue cheese dressing and homemade Nashville sauce
      $15.95
    • Smoked Brisket Reuben

      Beef brisket bbq stuffed between toasted marble rye bread with swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing and sauerkraut
      $14.95

    BBQ Sides

    • Snack Fresh-cut Fries

      Fresh-cut fries made to order!
      $2.95
    • Individual Fresh-cut Fries

      Fresh-cut fries made to order!
      $4.95
    • Shareable Fresh-cut Fries

      Fresh-cut fries made to order!
      $8.95
    • Snack Beer Battered Onion Rings

      Beer-battered onion rings made to order served with homemade horseradish dipping sauce on the side!
      $3.95
    • Individual Beer Battered Onion Rings

      Beer-battered onion rings made to order served with homemade horseradish dipping sauce on the side!
      $7.95
    • Shareable Beer Battered Onion Rings

      Beer-battered onion rings made to order served with homemade horseradish dipping sauce on the side!
      $13.95
    • Snack Creamy Slaw

      Homemade buttermilk-based coleslaw! Creamy, sweet and crunchy!
      $2.45
    • Individual Creamy Slaw

      Homemade buttermilk-based coleslaw! Creamy, sweet and crunchy!
      $4.95
    • Shareable Creamy Slaw

      Homemade buttermilk-based coleslaw! Creamy, sweet and crunchy!
      $12.95
    • Snack Spicy Slaw

      Made with our homemade horseradish sauce and pickled serrano peppers, our spicy slaw packs some heat!
      $2.45
    • Individual Spicy Slaw

      Made with our homemade horseradish sauce and pickled serrano peppers, our spicy slaw packs some heat!
      $4.95
    • Shareable Spicy Slaw

      Made with our homemade horseradish sauce and pickled serrano peppers, our spicy slaw packs some heat!
      $12.95
    • Snack Potato Salad

      Our mayo-based potato salad delivers a nice, cool and refreshing taste to your mouth. Pairs well with one of our spicier sauces!
      $2.45
    • Individual Potato Salad

      Our mayo-based potato salad delivers a nice, cool and refreshing taste to your mouth. Pairs well with one of our spicier sauces!
      $4.95
    • Shareable Potato Salad

      Our mayo-based potato salad delivers a nice, cool and refreshing taste to your mouth. Pairs well with one of our spicier sauces!
      $12.95
    • Snack 3-Cheese Mac

      Our homemade 3-cheese mac is made with cheddar, Colby and jack cheeses! Add a cheddar topping for even more cheese!
      $3.45
    • Individual 3-Cheese Mac

      Our homemade 3-cheese mac is made with cheddar, Colby and jack cheeses! Add a cheddar topping for even more cheese!
      $6.45
    • Shareable 3-Cheese Mac

      Our homemade 3-cheese mac is made with cheddar, Colby and jack cheeses! Add a cheddar topping for even more cheese!
      $15.95
    • Snack Stewed Beans

      Our homemade beans are made with four different beans, raisins, red bell pepper, spices and our homemade Red Wine Vinegar BBQ Sauce! Delicious!!
      $3.45
    • Individual Stewed Beans

      Our homemade beans are made with four different beans, raisins, red bell pepper, spices and our homemade Red Wine Vinegar BBQ Sauce! Delicious!!
      $6.45
    • Shareable Stewed Beans

      Our homemade beans are made with four different beans, raisins, red bell pepper, spices and our homemade Red Wine Vinegar BBQ Sauce! Delicious!!
      $15.95
    • Snack Jambalaya

      Our spicy homemade jambalaya is made with smoked chicken, smoked sausage and plenty of other veggies and rice.
      $3.45
    • Individual Jambalaya

      Our spicy homemade jambalaya is made with smoked chicken, smoked sausage and plenty of other veggies and rice.
      $6.45
    • Shareable Jambalaya

      Our spicy homemade jambalaya is made with smoked chicken, smoked sausage and plenty of other veggies and rice.
      $15.95
    • Snack House-made Pickles & Pickled Onions

      Homemade pickled red onions and pickles.
      $1.45
    • Individual House-made Pickles & Pickled Onions

      Homemade pickled red onions and pickles.
      $2.95
    • Shareable House-made Pickles & Pickled Onions

      Homemade pickled red onions and pickles.
      $5.95
    • 2 Cornmeal Biscuits

      $2.95
    • 4 Cornmeal Biscuits

      $4.95
    • 6 Cornmeal Biscuits

      $6.95
    • Bread Options

      $0.50

    Seasonal Side

    • Snack Collard Greens

      Homemade greens reduced in our own stock with onions and spices.
      $3.45
    • Individual Collard Greens

      Homemade greens reduced in our own stock with onions and spices.
      $6.45
    • Shareable Collard Greens

      Homemade greens reduced in our own stock with onions and spices.
      $15.95

    BBQ Burgers

    • Althea

      1/4Lb ground chuck patty served on a toasted brioche bun with American cheese, mayo, house-made pickles and sauteed onions. Comes with your choice of bbq sauce on the side
      $9.95
    • I Need a Miracle

      Our althea cheeseburger topped with hickory-smoked pork bbq
      $10.95
    • The Golden Road

      Our i need a miracle cheeseburger with beer-battered onion rings and our homemade horsey sauce added
      $12.45
    • Shakedown Street

      Our i need a miracle cheeseburger with your choice of creamy slaw or spicy slaw added
      $11.95
    • Fire on the Mountain

      1/4Lb burger served on a toasted brioche bun topped with mayo, house-made pickles, pork bbq, fresh jalapenos and melted laurel valley buffalo cheese curds. Goes great with our habby or smokey ghost bbq sauce
      $11.95
    • Greatest Story Ever Told

      1/4Lb burger served on a toasted brioche bun topped with mayo, house-made pickles, sauteed onions, pork bbq, melted cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos and a drizzle of ranch dressing
      $12.45

    Vegetarian BBQ Burgers

    • Julius

      Our smoked plant-based burger served on a brioche bun with American cheese, mayo, house-made pickles, sauteed onion and your choice of bbq sauce on the side
      $12.95
    • Bouncing Round the Room

      Our julius plant-based burger with slaw on top
      $13.95
    • Run Like an Antelope

      Our julius plant-based burger topped with beer-battered onion rings and horsey sauce
      $13.95
    • Everything's Right

      Our julius plant-based burger topped with melted laurel valley buffalo cheese curds and fresh jalapenos
      $13.95

    Jumbo-Sized Tenders

    • 2 Pieces Tenders

      Jumbo sized, dry-rubbed, buttermilk brined then flour dredged to order for what the southern fried chicken enthusiast would call - simply divine! Choose bbq sauce on the side or tossed
      $7.95
    • 4 Pieces Tenders

      Jumbo sized, dry-rubbed, buttermilk brined then flour dredged to order for what the southern fried chicken enthusiast would call - simply divine! Choose bbq sauce on the side or tossed
      $13.95
    • 2 Pieces Nashville Tenders

      Jumbo sized, dry-rubbed in a special blend of spices, buttermilk brined then flour dredged to order for what those in Nashville call - simply hot! Choose homemade Nashville sauce on the side or tossed
      $8.95
    • 4 Pieces Nashville Tenders

      Jumbo sized, dry-rubbed in a special blend of spices, buttermilk brined then flour dredged to order for what those in Nashville call - simply hot! Choose homemade Nashville sauce on the side or tossed
      $14.95

    Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Sandwiches

    • Chicken Sandwich

      Jumbo-sized chicken tender tossed in your choice of bbq sauce with mayo, house- made pickles and your choice of creamy slaw or spicy slaw
      $10.95
    • Scarlet Fire

      Our tender sandwich with no slaw but with melted laural valley buffalo cheese curds and fresh jalapenos!
      $13.95
    • Hey, Hey What Can I Do

      Jumbo-sized chicken tender tossed in your choice of bbq sauce with house-made pickles, swiss cheese, house-smoked bacon slice and creamy ranch dressing
      $14.95
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      Jumbo-sized Nashville chicken tender tossed in Nashville sauce with mayo, house-made pickles and your choice of creamy slaw or spicy slaw
      $11.95

    Vegetarian BBQ

    • Slider Plant-based Chicken Sandwich

      Plant-based chicken on a toasted brioche bun
      $5.45
    • Regular Plant-based Chicken Sandwich

      Plant-based chicken on a toasted brioche bun
      $10.95
    • XL Plant-based Chicken Sandwich

      Plant-based chicken on a toasted brioche bun
      $13.95
    • Plant-based Chicken Stuffed Grilled

      Two slices of white bread stuffed with American cheese, house-made pickles and plant-based chicken
      $12.95
    • Reba

      Our plant-based chicken served on a toasted brioche bun with your choice of creamy slaw or spicy slaw, beer battered onion rings and Nashville sauce
      $13.95

    Family Meals

    • Bulk Hickory-smoked Meats

      $16.95
    • 4 Smoked Chicken Quarters

      $14.95
    • Bulk Hickory-smoked Vegetarian: Plant-based Chicken (1Lb)

      $29.95
    • Toasted Brioche Bun

      $1.50
    • Fresh-cut Fries Shareable

      $8.95
    • Onion Rings Shareable

      $12.95
    • Creamy Slaw (1 Qt)

      $12.95
    • Spicy Slaw (1 Qt)

      $12.95
    • Potato Salad (1 Qt)

      $12.95
    • 3-Cheese Mac (1 Qt)

      $15.95
    • Stewed Beans (1Qt)

      $15.95
    • Pickles+pickled Onions Shareable

      $5.95
    • 8 Cornmeal Biscuits

      1 butter per 2 biscuits
      $8.95
    • 12 Cornmeal Biscuits

      1 butter per 2 biscuits
      $12.95
    • Jambalaya (1 Qt)

      $15.95
    • Collard Greens (1 Qt)

      $15.95

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Pork Slider

      Smoked pork on a slider bun with choice of bbq sauce on the side
      $3.95
    • Kids Brisket Slider

      Smoked brisket slider with choice of bbq sauce on the side
      $5.95
    • Kid Tender

      With choice of bbq sauce on the side or tossed
      $4.45
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Beef patty and cheese on a toasted brioche bun
      $6.95
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      2 pieces of buttered and toasted white bread with american cheese
      $3.95
    • Kids 3-Cheese Mac

      Snack size
      $3.45
    • Kids Fresh-cut Fries

      Snack size
      $1.95
    • Kids Strawberry Applesauce

      $1.95
    • Kids Milk

      $1.95
    • Kids Chocolate Milk

      $1.95
    • Kids Apple Juice

      $1.95
    • Kids Hand-Dipped Milkshakes

      We offer eight varieties of dean ice cream flavors
      $3.95

    Desserts

    • Iced Fudge Brownie

      Chocolaty and gooey, a perfect sweet treat after a good bbq meal
      $3.95
    • Regular Hand-Dipped Milkshakes

      We offer eight varieties of dean ice cream flavors
      $6.95
    • Ice Cream Sugar Cone

      Try one of our eight varieties of ice cream double scooped on a sugar cone, waffle cone or bowl
      $3.95
    • Ice Cream Waffle Cone

      Try one of our eight varieties of ice cream double scooped on a sugar cone, waffle cone or bowl
      $3.95
    • Ice Cream Bowl

      Try one of our eight varieties of ice cream double scooped on a sugar cone, waffle cone or bowl
      $3.95

    BBQ Sauce, Ranch, Etc.

    • Ranch

      $1.45
    • Horsey Sauce

      $1.45
    • Side BBQ Sauce

      $1.45
    • Side Chz Sauce

      $1.00
    • Blue Cheese

      $1.45

    Drinks

    • Pepsi - 20oz Bottle

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola.
      $2.95
    • Starry - 20oz Bottle

      A caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor 
      $2.95
    • Mtn Dew - 20oz Bottle

      Mtn Dew exhilarates and quenches thirst with its one of a kind citrus taste.
      $2.95
    • Aquafina - 20oz Bottle

      Pure water for a perfect taste.
      $2.95
    • Dr. Pepper - 20oz Bottle

      $2.95
    • Diet Pepsi - 20oz Bottle

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
      $2.95
    • Fresh-brewed Teas

      Brewed each morning, we offer a sweetened, unsweetened, and green tea. (Free refills)
      $3.45
    • Frostop Orange Cream

      $4.95
    • Frostop Root Beer

      We offer root beer and orange cream
      $4.95
    • Lemonade

      Homemade and served on ice or frozen, we offer regular lemonade and strawberry lemonade
      $3.45
    • Pepsi Products

      Pepsi, diet pepsi, cherry pepsi, mountain dew, diet mt. Dew, dr. pepper, pink lemonade, starry. (Free refills)
      $3.45
    • Water


    Retail

    T-shirts

    • Gray S-XL

      $19.00
    • Gray XXL

      $22.00
    • Black S-XL

      $19.00
    • Black XXL

      $22.00

    Bottled Sauces

    • Carolina Vinegar Jar

      $8.95
    • Sweet Red Jar

      $8.95
    • Sweet and Spicy Jar

      $8.95
    • Spicy Mustard Jar

      $8.95
    • Habby Jar

      $8.95
    • Smokey Ghost Jar

      $9.95

    Bottled Rubs

    • Chicken Rub

      $9.95
    • Brisket Rub

      $9.95
    • Pork Rub

      $9.95

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Family owned and operated restaurant dedicated to low and slow smoked barbeque, char-grilled burgers and buttermilk-brined chicken. Open Tues-Sun 11- 9

    Location

    355 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701

    Directions


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