History
Slope’s BBQ began with a simple idea: serve authentic Georgia-style barbecue made the right way—slow, smoky, and full of flavor. Founder Bob White started the business in August 1990 on Sugar Pike Road in Hickory Flat, Georgia, inside a two-chair barber shop converted into a take-out breakfast and lunch spot. By day he worked as an insurance salesman and financial planner, but friends and neighbors already knew him for cooking big meals for parties and church cookouts.
From the very first Saturday—open only from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Sugar Pike Road and Union Hill Road in Cherokee County—the response was immediate. The BBQ sold out by 2:00 p.m. One week later, even after increasing the volume, it still sold out by 3:30 p.m. Guests encouraged Bob to open a full-service BBQ restaurant, and that early demand helped him refine the recipes that became Slope’s signature.
In January 1991, Bob and his wife, Marlene, turned that momentum into the first full-time Slope’s BBQ restaurant in Roswell, Georgia. The original Roswell location was a former pizza shop with close kitchen quarters, but it quickly became known for smoky, tender Southern-style BBQ and the kind of neighborly hospitality that makes a local restaurant feel like home.
In 1997, Bob began expanding the concept through franchising, creating opportunities for qualified operators who want to bring Slope’s style of Georgia barbecue to new communities.
Present Day
In 2022, Bob retired and sold the original Slope’s BBQ Roswell location to Angel Martinez. Since the beginning, Slope’s BBQ Roswell has been about community—bringing neighbors and families together over real hickory-smoked BBQ and Southern comfort food that tastes like tradition.
Angel took the helm with the same values at heart. Raised around busy dinner tables and holiday gatherings, he developed a love for cooking and for the way food brings people together. With years of restaurant experience, he continues to honor Slope’s Southern BBQ roots while also introducing comforting favorites—like meatloaf and country-fried steak—that pair perfectly with our smoked meats and classic sides.
Today, our menu continues to grow, including Southern-style breakfast as well as lunch and dinner favorites. Whether you’re joining us for dine-in in Roswell, grabbing takeout, ordering delivery, or planning an event with catering, you’ll find the same focus on quality, flavor, and hospitality. Come hungry, leave happy—we can’t wait to welcome you.
At Slope’s BBQ, every dish is crafted with care because we know: the best meals aren’t just about the food—they’re about family, flavor, and the simple joy of shared moments. Come hungry, leave happy. We can’t wait to welcome you.
