If you’re in a hurry to grab some ribs and pulled pork in Upper Fells Point, Urban Bar-B-Que Co. has you covered.

The fast-casual chain opened its first Baltimore store in late April.

The menu focuses on a variety of barbecue styles, served as craft plates where you choose your meat and side dishes, as well as several chili bowls. There are also wings and salads.

We’ve seen this menu model before, but Urban Bar-B-Que is a welcome competitor to the market.

The Baltimore restaurant is the 13th location for Urban Bar-B-Que, which has partnered with Ledo Pizza in its efforts to expand. Both Annapolis-based chains are looking to open franchises around the country and in Canada.

The storefront in the Jefferson Square at Washington Hill apartment building has plenty of seating for those who’d like to eat their meal in the stylish industrial-designed space.

Most of the food is served in to-go containers. When you’re ready to leave, all you have to do is ask for a bag at the counter and package your leftovers — if you have any.

SCENE & DECOR The red color scheme, faux wood and comfortable seating make you want to linger in the spiffy modern space, which features ceiling ductwork and concrete floors.

APPETIZERS We recommend the urban soul rolls ($6.99) to stave off any initial hunger pains. Think of the dish as a barbecue egg roll, with four pieces stuffed with chopped barbecue brisket onions and cheese. They are served with a decadent “redneck fondue” (available as separate starter, $5.99, with house-made tortilla chips). The three-cheese sauce is mixed with the restaurant’s two-step chili — a spicy blend of beef brisket, ground chuck, black and pinto beans (it can be ordered as a bowl, $5.99) — and then topped with cheddar-Jack cheese, green onions and sour cream.

ENTREES From the “plates” menu, we had delicious pulled chicken ($9.99), dished out on a slice of white bread and served with two sides (we liked the collard greens and the coleslaw a lot) and a choice of bread (the moist cornbread was excellent, with corn kernels in the mix). There is an array of sauces to doctor up the meat, including a yellow mustard-vinegar, Carolina barbecue and a quite hot “Atomic Punk” sauce. We also indulged in a full slab of juicy, tender ribs ($22; half off on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the purchase of two sides). We also enjoyed the creamy mac and cheese ($2.49) and the chilled cucumber, tomato and corn salad ($2.49).

DRINKSSodas, iced tea, root beer and bottled water are available.

SERVICEThe staff greets you warmly when you walk in the door and offers cheerful service at the counter, where you place and pick up your order.

DESSERTPackaged treats like individual cookies and brownies are offered at the counter. On the recommendation of the woman who was taking our order, we picked up a rice-cereal-marshmallow bar ($2), an admirable rendition of a favorite childhood snack.

lsuzanne@comcast.net