I've been through Dickey's Barbecue Pit's drive-thru a few times, but I recently grabbed lunch inside and spent a little more time looking at their menu, and I have to tell you: They have tons of options there, all packed with flavor. Not to mention their deals of the day, which get you a different meal each day for (!!) $9.99.

All the meat is slow-smoked on site—beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, turkey and marinated chicken. You can get plates with just the meat or you can opt for sliders, sandwiches or butcher tacos. The homestyle sides are hearty and kid-friendly, including mac & cheese, baked beans, coleslaw and potatoes. You get a free ice cream cone with every meal if you dine-in, too.

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The drive-thru or dining room is great for a quick meal, but I could see Dickey's really hitting the spot for bigger occasions, too. Here are some possibilities:

1) A watch party for the Minnesota Hockey State Tournaments: Whether you have five friends or 50, Dickey's offers some catering options that will keep you covered even if all the hearty eaters show up. They offer a party pack that feeds up to 12 adults, plus a delivery buffet for 10 or more and full service catering for 100-plus.

2) No cooking for Sunday family dinner: If you've had a busy week and need Sunday to TRULY be a day of rest, you can pick up:

  • a full rack of ribs (plus six butter rolls)
  • a picnic pack with a pound of meat of your choice, two medium sides and four rolls
  • a family pack with two meats (one pound each), three medium sides and six rolls
  • the XL pack with three meats (one pound each), four medium sides and eight rolls

BONUS: Kids eat free on Sundays with a paying adult.

3) Graduation party: We're quickly approaching that time of year when we celebrate young adults about to take the plunge into the real world. Besides party platters and buffet packages, Dickey's also can customize catering options. All you need to do to get started is call 866-BARBECUE or request a quote online.

4) Marathon days of youth sports: Bless the family that spends the weekend running to baseball tournaments, soccer games and gymnastic meets. If your kids have events back-to-back-to-back-to-back, Dickey's can pack a lot of protein into their family packs. They also offer kids' plates, including chicken nuggets.

5) Office party: Some of our favorite bosses will spring for doughnuts or pizza if the team hits a goal, but why not take it to the next level? In addition to the delivery buffet, Dickey's catering offers box lunches and party platters.

Here's a look at the food on their menu:

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