Union Woodshop, Barbecue restaurant in Clarkston, United States.
Union Woodshop is a barbecue restaurant in Clarkston that slow-cooks meats in a green hickory smoker located in its backlot, achieving tender results through low-temperature preparation. The menu also features pizzas from an 800-degree oven and multiple sauce styles including Memphis, Lockhart, and Korean varieties.
The building dates to the 1840s and was originally constructed as a church before its conversion to a restaurant. This transformation reflects how downtown Clarkston structures have been repurposed over more than a century.
The restaurant brings together traditional American barbecue with wood-fired pizzas, showing how regional cooking methods continue to evolve in Michigan. Diners experience this blend of classic techniques and new approaches in a single meal.
Visit with an open mind to explore the old building's character while trying different dishes and sauce styles. The restaurant operates Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on weekends, giving you flexibility in planning your meal.
The kitchen uses two different wood types for specific purposes: hickory for smoking meats and apple wood exclusively for pizzas. This careful selection of fuels shapes the distinct flavor profile of each dish.
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