Dreamland is one of those places that you have always heard about. An Alabama Institution with tremendous barbecue.
Let me tell you, the stories were correct.
There are Dreamland locations across Alabama. I visited the one in Montgomery on an overnight stay. And it had the look and feel of a place that would have good barbecue. It was dark. There was wood paneling, wood tables, neon beer signs. I knew that I had come to the right place.
I, of course, got Alabama-style ribs. Alabama-style was tangy, not sweet. And they were delicious alongside baked beans and a local beer.
The mistake I made was not getting the Alabama White Sauce. Alabama white sauce is a mayonnaise-based sauce with apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. I had it on a trip to Birmingham the next year and I will get it everywhere I see it until the end of time. Mission BBQ, the local chain, has an excellent Alabama White Sauce if you get the opportunity.
Dreamland has 11 locations across the south. You would be wise to avail yourself of one the next time you have the chance.
Dreamland BBQ
12 W Jefferson St
Montgomery, AL