BBQ is a gem of the American countryside dining. Partially, because the only other alternative is typically fast food. But, that would not be a fair description of this tradition: BBQ is an incredible style of cooking and spots like this represent this tradition well. BBQ 65 is conveniently located right off the interstate in a gas station in a saloon like building that has a beautiful character from the outside. Open since 2010s, this spot has started to earn its place in the BBQ world, albeit being newer to it. There is an indoor seating inside near the gas station shop aisles. The ribs are cooked well with a nice wood profile, but neither very delicate nor particularly notable for their flavor of the meat itself, with smoke notes dominating. The quality of pork itself and the slightly tougher preparation could be better to rival Alabama's best. The BBQ sauce is loaded up with vinegar, completely overpowering the meat if consumed together, although to be fair, this may be a matter of preference for some BBQ lovers. The star of the show is potato salad which was perfectly balanced on its acidity, sweetness and overall flavor. As a whole, BBQ 65 is a pleasant stop to experience some traditional southern cooking and support a local business instead of tossing money into another "by the exit" fast food chain. read more

Yelp's driving directions wrongly told us to turn west from I-65 to get here. Actually, this restaurant is just EAST of I-65. The restaurant was closed today (a Friday), for some reason anyway. read more

This is a must-stop every time we head to the Gulf. The food is so flavorful, and good every time we stop. It's no frills and that's perfectly fine by us! Everyone is always very friendly. It's so good that this is the only gas station I will eat in. read more

BBQ 65 - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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This place is legit! Yes, it has a humble setting in a gas station, but the place is clean with a feeling of warmth. The staff is very friendly. You order at the counter and they have several items on their menu. I was here for lunch and had my meal 5 minutes after ordering. A lot of people got to-go orders, but I dined inside. They have seating for apx 30 people. I went with the pulled pork plate. The pork was moist and delicious. For the sides I had the baked beans (awesome flavor), coleslaw (fresh & excellent), and an extra side tater tot casserole (hearty and tasty). They have both white and red sauces for the meat, I was not a huge fan of their red sauce. read more

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Fantastic BBQ! Don't let the exterior fool you. And don't let the interior fool you either. It may not look like much, but the food is super good. I stopped in for some BBQ during a road trip, and clearly this is a place that many truckers stop at as well. The service was curt but efficient, polite, and on point. The place doesn't look like much. But the food arrives promptly and it is really, really tasty. If you are passing through the area, do yourself a favor and stop by BBQ 65 for some delicious BBQ. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Absolutely great - I had the ribs, my buddy had the pulled pork - we thought both were outstanding!

Just off the highway, nestled in part of a gas station, is this southern barbeque restaurant. Now, its it in a gas station, but don't let that fool you on the tastiness of the food. One of my favorite dishes was actually the coleslaw. How, one of the better ones I have had. I had the bbq ribs, baked beans and the coleslaw. I got the 6 bone, but could have been fine with the 4. Great little spot to stop on your way down 65. read more

BBQ 65 - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

This place is bomb!! We found this place on our way back to Nashville from Destin. This is located in a gas station. The food was so good ... the service is whatever. You order at the counter and then take it to a table to eat. I got the ribs plate with 2 sides and a drink for $16.99. I only had half of the ribs before we had to leave ... they were really good later that evening. I would definitely stop here on my way to and from Destin! read more

BBQ 65 - $16.99 for a 6 rib plate with 2 sides and a drink. - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

For several years, I had been given several reasons not to try BBQ 65. Those reasons included it's not good, it's in a gas station, they have packets of BBQ sauce and and it turned out they were all lies except the gas station part. UT is in a gas station but they have a counter and a seating area to eat. I went with the pulled pork plate and this pulled pork was phenomenal! It was really tender and it paired well with the 2 sauces on the table. They have a tangy mild tomato vinegar and equally tangy white sauce. I was skeptical because I had seen a photo of a pork plate with a pack of Sweet Baby Ray's. They do have those packets but the sauces on the table are so much better. I went with mayo slaw and Mac and cheese as my sides. The slaw was really creamy and semi-sweet. The mac and cheese was homemade but on the dry side. Sweet tea was Alabama extra sweet! My pork plate came with a drink for a total of $14. This pulled pork was phenomenal though and I would stop there again in a heartbeat for it. They do have chicken and ribs, no brisket. read more

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Not the same since the Shell station changed to an Exxon. I walked in , looked at the unintelligible writing on the menu board, and walked out. It's not the same. Maybe it's under new ownership too. Instead, I stopped at the Conecuh store a few more miles down the road. Never a bad choice. read more

The lady was very nice and polite. Their ribs are AWESOME!! We ate here years ago when we were passing though and they were as good as it was then. My memory DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This is delicious!! 5 stars!! read more

At 4pm today (Thursday), only the store, restrooms & gas were open; restaurant and all food service closed. Huge disappointment since I was counting on catching a meal on-the-road that is local, not a fast-food chain. Loved this place when stopped years ago so I was driving through AL again and stopped. maybe website should consider stating the restaurant's hours of operation if they are shorter than those of the store. Maybe next time read more

Was looking for a place to stop for pups. Saw an exit and took stumbled on to great food! Had the smoked chicken 1/2 chicken 2 sides, Cole slaw and green beans all delicious for 12.99. Highly recommend read more

Traveling 7/18/25 and stopped in with no welcome from the rudeness woman obviously bothered by 4 of us wanting lunch. Since reading raving reviews ordered anyway even though the dining room was empty, again at lunchtime. Very misleading and mediocre food, at best! read more

On 4/27/25 we ordered just two Sides, potato casserole and turnip greens. Those small cups were just under $11. They gave us broccoli and sweet potatoes instead of our order. The lady at the food order counter did not appear to want to be there or to interact with anyone. I would not go back. read more

Best Smoked Chicken in Alabama An essential stop whenever you're traveling between Montgomery and Mobile!

I've never been so impressed by gas station BBQ. The ladies that work their are super sweet and helpful. I got the smoked Turkey and white Sauce sandwich. So good! My husband got the pulled pork sandwich and squash casserole. The casserole is some of the best I've ever had and the bbq is good too. For dessert you have to get the banana pudding! It comes in a perfect serving size. Lastly, their sweet tea is the epitome of good southern sweet tea. Grab you a cup to go with your BBQ for sure. read more

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Easily the best smoked chicken I've ever had. So juicy with a perfect amount of spices, but not overly salty like most places. Mac and cheese was excellent too, thick and creamy with a lot of flavor. Sliced turkey was very good as well but had a slightly harsh smoke flavor. Juicy and good flavor over all though. Would still order it again (may have just been a one-off small flare up on the smoker) Plan on stopping any and every time I pass by as we drive to the beach. Highly recommend. read more

BBQ 65 - Smoked chicken, mac and cheese and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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Gas station restaurants usually go extreme in one of two ways... well BBQ 65 is extreme in the delicious way! There's nothing more southern than this place! It's a walk up and order, seat yourself establishment. It was very clean and smelled so yummy! The staff were friendly and took care of us quickly. The fall off the bone ribs were off the chain! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. For $1 they'll pull the chicken for you. I had the red sauce with my chicken and it was great! The tater tot casserole was the best I've ever had! Highly recommend! read more

BBQ 65 - Pulled chicken, tater tot casserole, Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Solid stop convenient to i65. I was not expecting it to be in a gas station but the atmosphere was great for a short stop off the interstate. The service was great. Expect a line. We had the pork plate, ribs, and chicken plate. The Lima beans and collards were very good, very greasy due to the large amounts of bacon which is true to the southern way of cooking them. The potato salad and slaw were so so. Just not a lot of flavor. The chicken skin was amazing, wished all of the chicken had the flavor but it didn't. Still a solid meal though. The pork was just ok. The ribs were the best meat of meal, but don't come expecting a long smoked flavor. It's well cooked but not a lot of smoke. Yea is solid as well. Overall nice stop, convenient, and nice family running the place. read more

BBQ 65 - Order window - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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What a great surprise to find this place right off the side of the interstate! It's literally a gas station with a cute little BBQ shop inside. It was fairly crowded when we got there around lunch time, so obviously the word is out that the food is great! I highly recommend the chicken plate. I usually order pulled pork at BBQ restaurants but I noticed the photos of the chicken platter and thought it looked really good, and it WAS! Some of the best smoked chicken I've ever had. It was a half chicken, and the plate was huge!! Portion sizes are large here. Trust the photos, they look great, it is great! My husband ordered the pulled pork and it was very good also, but the portion size was a lot smaller than the chicken. read more

BBQ 65 - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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Not sure why this place is so highly rated. First off, the location is convenient right off the highway, but in the same building as a gas station convenience store makes the whole experience feel half baked and crowded. Second, the ordering experience was terrible. The low contrast chalk and terrible cursive handwriting they use on the blackboard made it incredibly difficult to read the menu. Also, the cashier was mad at life and clearly didn't want to be there and spoke under her breath making it difficult to hear her. Third, the food was mediocre at best. I make better ribs at home in my pitiful smoker. The chicken and pulled pork was OK. Most every side option was a heart-stopping greasy mess, except for the potato salad which had nothing interesting going for it. Our family didn't hit the whole menu, but at least 50% and I tried a bite of everything. I'm not sure I need to say this but don't buy BBQ out of the back of a gas station convenience store. read more

Don't let the sketchy gas station diner deter you. I am a bougee food snob and the food at the place slaps (meaning it was really good). We were in a rush a got their ready made pulled pork sandwiches from the warmer. Wish I would have had time to try more from their menu. Even the German chocolate was yummy and stemmed authentic made fresh in-house. read more

BBQ 65 - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Amazing bbq! Friendly staff, best sweet tea, overall definitely recommend! We found this hole in the wall a year back when driving through. Best choice ever read more

Underwhelmed, not fresh tasting or that good. Small servings and bland flavoring. Some items tasted as if store bought and not from yesterday. Per my daughter her cheeseburger tasted like school lunch. read more

BBQ 65 - Ribs, catfish, Slaw, Mac and cheese and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

We found this place after a random search on our road trip back home. The bbq food store is in a cute gas station. The place is clean and has 6-7 tables to sit and enjoy the food. And a couple picnic tables outside. We ordered the ribs 6 bones platter with fried green tomatoes and mac n cheese, and 10 chicken wings platter with collards and sausage with cabbage. The ribs were smaller than I thought they would be. The meat fell off the bone and the smoke flavor had a subtle cherry flavor. The wings had a rub on them that also had a sweet flavor. It's worth the stop. Portions are good for the price. For 2 platters and a drink it totaled $32.53. read more

BBQ 65 - 10 wing platter with collards and sausage & cabbage - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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I grew up in GA but live in Louisiana now. Whenever I drive back, I always time up my trip so that I can stop here for lunch. Found it on yelp and it does not disappoint. Agree that you shouldn't let the gas station vibes fool you - it's just a more authentic, down to earth experience. I always go for the pulled pork/smoked chicken combo platter ($16.99) bc I can never decide. I've tried almost all of their sides by now and they are all phenomenal. Gotta get the homemade sweet tea too. All around excellent spot! read more

BBQ 65 - Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Baked Beans, Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Always on the lookout for a 4 star hole-in-the-wall (no disrespect intended), we found this gem less than a hundred yards off of I-65 near Greenville, AL about 40 minutes south of Montgomery. Now don't giggle, it's located on Pineapple Highway....unless you spell it like the Alabama DOT, then it's Pine Apple. Regardless of how you "spel it," this is a great find. The store front is an old-time false-facade building with gas pumps in front and a convenience store inside. We arrived in the pouring rain and were glad to get inside, only to find, to our bemusement, that it was kinda raining inside also. The roof leaked literally throughout the store and restaurant. I felt that just added to the rustic charm. As for the Barbecue....spot on delish! We tried the pulled pork and found it to be tender, moist, and flavorful with a nice smoke ring throughout the heaping portions we were served. The wings were smoky-smoky good, also tender and moist. Sauce selections were pretty common, but nicely seasoned nonetheless. Sides were traditional for the most part, the "Loaded Potato Casserole" a brightly seasoned mish-mash of creamy and lumpy spuds mixed with herbs and spices along with what appeared to be some slender, choice pieces of meat; heavy but yummy. They serve both vinegar slaw and mayo-creamy slaw. They have a reasonably priced kids menu too. We will definitely be back since we travel this route frequently. And we are looking forward to trying the Ribs, Turkey and some of the other daily delicacies they serve....rain or shine. read more

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Don't let this little place fool you. It's disguised as a Exxon gas station, but the BBQ here is so good and the staff is warm and friendly even though they are busy. Food comes out relatively quick and it's hot and ready to eat. They have paper towels, bbq sauce, and hot chili pepper sauce on the tables. I got the rib/chicken combo plate. 3 juicy melt in your mouth ribs and almost a half of chicken. Breast, two wings, and a drumstick that just fell off the bone. It was so flavorful it didn't even need the house made bbq sauce. Typical sides that went well with the meats. If your driving through or 20-30 minutes away make a side trip you won't be disappointed. read more

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Yesssss!! We pit stopped during a road trip from Gulf Coast and I decided to roll the dice on some hole in the wall bbq, mannnnnnn I hit the lotto! This is the best bbq turkey I've ever had, it was amazing, so flavorful and tender. All the food was delicious but the jive turkey stole the show and held my tastebuds hostage for about 15 miles. Xoxos try this fine bbq in the back of a gas station! Don't think twice. read more

A lot of great reviews but to me not a destination place to eat. A friend recommended it to our group. We all had the pulled chicken ..... some stringy pieces and some cartridge included in part of it. Fries were ok.... the cole slaw was very good. read more

****Yummy food, not much ambiance it's in a service station. It's not fast service but worth the wait. Good bbq

Stopped at noon for lunch. People eating but they said they were "closed". At lunch? No explanation. I asked if they were out of food and they just shrugged and said they didn't know. Rude rude employees!! read more

Ok, what the heck is it about the best food being found in hole-in-the-walls? What a pleasant surprise we found in this gas station BBQ joint! We may have looked very different from the rest of the restaurant patrons, but we were still treated like family. Thanks to fellow Yelper Heng T., we found this gem for lunch as a pit stop to the beach from Atlanta. You order at the counter before you seat yourself. Thanks to recommendations from other Yelpers, I knew to order the smoked chicken platter. It came with two sides and a drink, so I also got the fried okra and the mac and cheese. All this for $10.99! The smoked chicken is, 1. A lot l, and 2. Omg so good. The chicken was tender, and, well. Smoked. It was flavorful and tasty with the white sauce. Note that extra white sauce will cost extra. I liked how the okra wasn't sliced, but was a whole fried okra. It didn't seem as slimy, as okra can be, as a result, but maybe that was just me. The mac and cheese was just ok compared to the other components of my platter, but delicious all the same. I also had to splurge and order the fried pecan pie. While it was delicious and not overly sweet, I just wish I could have gotten it a la mode! I also got to taste the bread pudding my friend ordered, which was a good bread pudding, but a little sweet for my tastes. Overall, BBQ 65 is a restaurant that is worth stopping at between Atlanta and the Alabama coast. Just because it's at a gas station doesn't make it any less of a solid BBQ joint! read more

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We were definitely hesitant at first but the food was amazing and it came out quickly considering all of the orders they took. We were a little worried the special wasn't easy to ring up but we got exactly what we ordered. The ambiance was rough but as expected from the photos. read more

Hidden in a gas station just outside Montgomery is this little shack. The ribs are great, chicken is average. Pulled pork was mush and disappointing. Baked beans had a a little meat in there m but had a full flavor. Mac n cheese was just sitting in a pool of grease/oil. Fast service and nice people make the place welcoming. I would go back here if I'm passing thru, but I would just order the ribs. read more

BBQ 65 - Chicken and rib plate with Mac n cheese and baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

I stopped here on my way to Birmingham from Mobile and was so glad I did. I will be making this a regular stop whenever I'm in the area. My favorite thing was the squash casserole. Loved it! So upon pulling up to this place I recognized that I have indeed been here before, many years ago when it was the smokehouse. I remember thinking then that this would be a regular stop for me if I was traveling 65 around a meal time. Well, while the smokehouse was good but not a must, this place is a must! As has been pointed out by other reviewers, the chicken was so good! I loved that seasoning on the outside and the white sauce was the perfect addition to that thick juicy breast meat. I really really liked the squash casserole. I stopped it up with my Texas toast. And speaking of Texas toast, I don't know why but this was some phenomenal Texas toast! To round out his meal we had ribs, coleslaw, and mac and cheese. All of my food was good and the left overs were great as my dinner later that night. I will be returning, even if it is not meal time! read more

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This is an interesting place. Conveniently located right off I-65, the food line starts at the door of the gas station all the way up to the counter. The BBQ is good and the sides are exceptional offering more than your usual sides. The cashier is a little less than friendly, but she gets the job done having an exception number of customers to get out the door in short order. I had the pulled pork with BBQ baked beans and sweet potato casserole. My one critique concerning my meal is that I believe the pork may have been boiled prior to baking or smoking. It was extremely tender but lacked the usual smoked flavor. My wife liked her chicken so that's a good thing :) read more

BBQ 65 - Pulled pork, bbq baked beans and sweet potato casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Stopped in for lunch on the way back from a trip. Not the best but it was decent. The Mac and cheese was floating in butter.. that's a no for me. The pulled pork sandwich was good. read more

This place was great! Small place, it felt homey. Friendly staff, good prices, great food. It's located inside of the shell gas station, but honestly great bbq! I got a chicken platter with two sides, baked beans, and blackberry cobbler. The cobbler was a little too sweet for my liking, but that's just personal preference. Me and my family stopped here on our way home from vacation. It's well worth the try if you get a chance to eat here! read more

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