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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK I'm in Hercules. It's my first time here. It's lunch time and I'm famished. I ask a couple locals where I can have a good lunch. Amongst the answers I get is Kinder's, a BBQ and sandwich joint. Hmm...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! What a treat. Fresh made sandwiches with the old NY Deli style service. I love their cured meats and smoked bacons too. So much fod and you'll always have left overs. Love the location and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Famous Ball Tip is by far the BEST deli sandwich I ever ate in my life. The quaility is just ... too much (in a good way)! I shall go tomorrow to satisfy my craving ;d
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've had nothing but the straight up BBQ. (Ribs and Chicken) and they were very good. The sauces are kind of on the sweet side, but the smoky meat taste is evident, as good Q should...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite is the chicken breast sandwich. Second favorite is the ball tip. The BBQ sauce is delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in to try things out after a long drive to the central valley. I was fried, the kids were fried and we stopped in to get some barbeque. We purchased a full slab of ribs and one barbeque beef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a work out and the hunger is kicking in, my favorite is the:- Low Carb Grilled Chicken (the sandwich w/o the bread)- seasoned grilled chicken on a bed of shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I liked this place, I really do.I live just around the corner and I would love to get a good sandwich daily but Kinders just isnt that great. They have a friendly energetic staff with cute...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ball-Tip Sandwich is what this place is all about...well to me at least. I frequented the one in Pleasant Hill when I was attending Diablo Valley and they really never disappoint. They make your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got a couple Kinder's famous ball tip sandwiches for lunch this past Saturday. The service was great, I even got a free soda just for ordering a sandwich. The sandwiches were so full of flavor and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Awsome.The ball tip is pretty good, but the real star here is the rib eye sandwich. It's cooked to order and full of mouth watering goodness. Prices are in line whit what other bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The service is great and the salads are sooooo tastey and affordable. Great quick lunch on the go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the meat here!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:Ribs and XXX hot bbq sauceThe Bad:Cole Slaw boring, no flavorBeans, mush blah flavorPrices, high as heckAnd the Ugly:CHORRO!I think the only thing I would return for it to try the rib eye...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good spot for a tri-tip sandwich. Mmmmhmmm. Ribs are a bit dry, I like mine nice and juicy. I like their hot sauces, I usually keep some around--very good for BBQs. They also have deals...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is meat heaven. Im glad that I live two blocks from this place. We moved to Hercules in October of 2008. Since then I have found that Kinder's is the #1 reason to live in Hercules!I love their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love it love it love it like so many seem to, but I just can't. They're overpriced and just eh. I will give them another shot for the BBQ as I've only tried sammies there, but for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kinder's is the best BBQ place in West Contra Costa! I like them better than Everett and Jones. I had the ribs (dry rubbed with seasoning). The outside is slightly crunchy from the dry seasoning and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. Love the mild links, the bbq sauce, red potato salad ... and, the staff is so friendly, I feel great about giving them my hard-earned money. Plus, it's hard to find local flavor in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the BOMB! i love it! My fav sandwich is the California Chicken Club! best ever! and the service is amazing and the people are GREAT! i always enjoy when i can go over there and grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy! This is the best bbq sandwich place I have ever been to! The meat was just right, not dry or tough at all. Flavor was wonderful and the bread was by far the best sandwich bread I could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahh, haiku-inspiring Kinder's...Rib Eye Steak Sandwich.it's rib eye AND a sandwich. steak sandwich threesome.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't often go here to eat but when I do the price is always right and Kinder's never leaves me unsatisfied. I guess you can complain about the price of the food but I think it's worth it. My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the KINDER burger double patty and damn its good.they used real meat, not like the mystery meat at burger thing and mc donalds.. I would have to say this is the best burger I had in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I always come here when I'm craving some ribs. They do it the best. Ooh and they make a mean burger too!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG if you love yummy bbq then this is IT! I've (unfortunately) ordered just about everything from tri tip to ball tip to burgers to potato salad & loved every bite. Reasonably priced, great service &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love the Famous Ball Tip Sand wich! It's so worth it! Love the BBQ sauce! Extra BBQ Sauce PLEASE!!! Yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as shaggy would say, this place is "boombastic."the ball tip is perfect for the first timers out there, and if you get sick of it (which you wont), you can always opt for something else they have on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit pricey but totally worth it if you are craving good quality meat (which I do on rare occasions like today ). This place is on my definite hit list for lunch options when I work off-site in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! Love it! Love it! Oh, did I say I love it? I love the chicken breast sandwich, I love the ball tip, I love the Louisiana Hot Link. This place is absolutely delicious. Hmm, I should definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmmm, ball tip sammich.......mmmmmmm hot link sammich....these two are on heavy rotation on Kinder's visits...extra BBQ sauce please!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN those ribs are good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone raves about the ball tip sandwich--let me make two recommendations:Bacon cheeseburger - one of the best I've had.marinated tri-tip - bring it home and throw it on the grill: fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best sandwich ever made at Kinder's? The Ball Tip...however almost everything is delicious. One exception: I had a Philly Cheese Steak that was AWFUL; just inedible; overseasoned meat, minimum...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Food and customer service. I love the way the say " let me wash my hands and get you order sir", they know good bbq. The ribeye combo rare is my favorite along with the new york combo. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what was i thinking?! a mere 4/5 is just NOT good enough for this place! seriously fokes... working at the refinery, i've come across kinder's a WHOLE lot, and not one single time have they ever let...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this is good, but expensive, food. I had envisioned getting a little of everything by the 1/2 pound since I know they cater, but it was hard to translate that since they only make sandwiches at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is "slap you mama effin delicious!"I have only discovered Kinders recently, and now I don't know how I've lived without it! EVERYTHING here is good....excuse me....GREAT!Rib eye sandwich =...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been reading reviews of Kinder's and today, after my visit to Blake Garden and getting my brows done, Alan and I drove out to Hercules. A quartet of young people preceded us and that, w/ the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of ribs and BBQ chicken but I can not pass up the Kinders BBQ sauce!! It makes me want to keep eating more ribs and more chicken! The BBQ sauce is the BEST!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nowadays, I spend my afternoons jogging to the corner gas station and back in an effort to stay fit. One day, I decided to take my friend's advice and visit the nearby Kinder's for their Famous Ball...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Ribeye sandwich is a must if you go to Kinder's. A bit pricey but worth it. Its the only thing I've tried from them because I'm too full to try anything else... and I crave it too much to try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the much lauded ball tip gets most of the raves but for me it's the hot link sandwich. That and a bag of bbq potato chips and an ice cold soda, pretty much makes up my ultimate guilty pleasure I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very much anticipated this place. It's been ages since I had a delectable sandwich. Always a disappointment when I have to get one from Subways of all places. (Don't even dare ask me to step into a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sis-in-law introduced me to this wonderful place, I'm not a big meat in a sandwich type of girl, but this one is different. Brisket was made to perfection, still pink inside and very tender, no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a legit deli, really good sandwiches. they make awesome bbq sauce so try to get something with bbq sauce. the staff is real nice and makes the sandwiches quick. They awesome have really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kinder's has really good sanwiches. A bit pricey tho.Their service is good. They're all quick and ready to take you orders. A good place to eat if you live around Hercules/Rodeo/Pinole.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kinder's is not a bad place to get lunch in Hercules. It's probably one of the better places in Hercules to get lunch actually. Which isn't saying much!The sandwiches are made with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a word.... meh. The b/f loves their roast beef, but says their bbq beef sandwich is inconsistent. I find everything good, but not great. If you dine here, I say, stick to the deli meat. Oddly,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only based off of picking up Kinders Tri Tip and Ball Tip meats and grilling them up at work BBQs. We would have 40 people for some cookouts and picked up enormous amounts of marinated...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Tell me when to go... Tell me when to go...Tell me when to go... Tell me when to go...Go dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb"So this is where E-40 grabs that infamous steak sandwich and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some people I know around town rave about this place. I wish I'd had the same experience. The service has generally been good, but the food just isn't a "wow" for me. I like their pre-marinated jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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The butcher shop part of Kinder's has that old fashioned quality and taste about it - the best bacon you can find. The sandwiches are very good for take out. I also highly recommend the BBQ sauce they sell,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chicken sandwich and the turkey sandwiches are yummy as well. They are a bit on the pricey side but they are well worth it. The staff is always friendly and they always make a point to tell you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ball Tips. Cheap, tender cut of meat. $21 for a 3lb bag that is marinated. Fire up the grill and throw them on, add veggies and a salad and you've got yourself a meal. Don't forget to call me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This award winning shop has been open since 1946. It's been family owned for 3 generations and now they have grown into a franchise. They have their own BBQ sauces and have multiple locations (the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey for a sandwich, but if I was torn between crappy Quizno's(don't even bring it up) or Kinders, I would take the ball tip over Costco stuff at Quizno's any day. Get it with honey mustard on Dutch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Git your protein load on here!I can't tell you how many barbecues I've attended that "featured" Kinder's meat. It is absolutely fantastic. Expensive, but hey, you get what you you pay for. Twice in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must try their ball tip sandwich! The meat is more tender than the tri-tip or other beefs. The ball tip is the only sandwich I've tried. The flavor is what makes this sandwich so unique....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS BBQ, DELI, MEAT MARKET If you want quality BBQ to eat in or take out; this is the place; staff is friendlyand efficient; BBQ beef, ball tip, hot links, chicken usual deli food; great meat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If for whatever reason you find yourself in Hercules this place is pretty damn good. Great meats and great sandwiches. I liked the combo plate here and the fact that you can get a "mini" sized...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been fortunate to visit this restaurant one time. The meat was phenominal, but the service was just ok. I've tried to visit a few times since when in the area, but they seem to close pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the "best-test!" If you love eating meat between bread then this is it! My cousin told me about this place in Pleasant Hill called Kinder's and they had the best steak and BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
And the fuss is about what exactly? Average sandwich, non descript bbq sauce, dull beans, hey the potato salad wasn't to bad.It really wasn't worth the drive and the queue in the store.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Local establishment with tasty everything and top quality meat. I am a sandwich connoisseur and theirs are among the finest. They have a good selection of deli salads but their real focus is the ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Kinder's is well known around town as the premier deli for fresh meats and tantalizingly tasty sandwiches. Best known for their barbecue sauce and choice cuts, Kinder's will surely fill the appetite ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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