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    Barkley's BBQ

    3.1 (33 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Barbeque
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Chris G.

    Wasn't impressed with the food. Ordered and PAID EXTRA for brisket and was clearly given pulled pork. The greens were good but for "turkey collard greens" it was lacking the turkey. Baked beans were okay but if you don't like them sweet I'd suggest a different side. Mac and cheese was dry and so was the meat. At least the service was good. The gentleman in the truck was polite, but "Best soul food in Philly" iono about that!

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    Michael G.

    Today, my family and I went to the Food Truck Festival at Linvilla Orchards. Of the 20 or so trucks located throughout the property, Barkley's was one of three BBQ trucks, and by far had the longest line of any truck in the whole festival. So it had to be that good if so many others were waiting the 1/2 hour or so for BBQ, right? Well, we were pleased with our food, but not foot stomping, hand slapping, moonshine drinking happy overall. Maybe just a shot. With cool music blasting out of a large speaker, the awesome smells of the charcoal and wood smokers made everyone's senses perk up. The line was long, the wait was palpable, and when we got to order, the very nice staffer was able to answer our questions. We ended up ordering two pulled porks with beans and Mac and cheese, and I had a half rack ribs with yams and beans. The food came quickly and we found a table. The pulled pork was delicious. The Mac and cheese could have been better but I'm sure that one reason it wasn't the best was that they had to prep so much for the several hour festival and everyone wanted it so quality control was not on pointe. It was just ok. The beans were sweet! Literally. Had sugar, honey, cinnamon, they were almost like dessert. My yams were rather good. The big downfall was the ribs. Mine were completely blackened and burnt on one side. I've accidentally made homemade ribs like this when not paying attention to the temperature and time on my grill. They were not fall off the bone meats. They were just not that good and I expected much better. Tough to get through. Maybe I should have just went with the chicken. $70 for the three meals. Staff was friendly, music was cool, food was good but could have been better.

    Brisket, green beans, macaroni and cheese
    Andrea B.

    We needed to grab a bite at the outlet in Atlantic City, so we decided to try out the food truck. The food was prepared quickly and it was hot. It's better than fast food from a burger joint, but this can't be the best Philly has to offer. My husband said the chicken was ok. The sauce and flavor of the brisket were good, but I don't want my brisket chopped and sitting in a pool of oily liquid in the carton. The sides were ok, as well. We likely won't add this place to our gotta go back list.

    BBQ ribs platter
    Ade B.

    I ordered the BBQ ribs platter for delivery, with potato salad and mac & cheese. I was disappointed they were out of cornbread. But I was not disappointed when my food arrived, still warm, and I took my first bite of those ribs. They were soo good! Tender and delicious, with a BBQ sauce i was licking from my fingers. And there was enough food to spread out over two meals. The potato salad was also top notch. Almost as good as my mom makes it. The Mac & cheese was just average. Not cheesy the way I like it. Next time I will swap that out with a vegetable. And there will definitely be a next time.

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    I had bbq chicken and collard greens from the truck at linvilla orchards this past weekend. Delicious!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent! Best ribs I've had in Philly. Fast. Smelled great upon walking up. So good.

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    The food was delicious, the service was great, it took about 7 minutes for the food to come out.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent food, from the baked macaroni and cheese and the tastiest ribs. Next time I will try their wings.

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    I don't know who makes the potato salad but delicious. The ribs and string beans was ok. I have went back multiple times for that sal.

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    Barkley's BBQ - soulfood - Updated July 2026

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