Fantastic Texas style barbecue. Has a large selection of beers on tap. The chicken wings were delicious dry rub style. Collard greens and corn bread, I couldn't get enough of. My waist line said I had to stop though. read more

Food is amazing Service was fantastic!! Have to try the BBQ egg roll!! Chill ambiance

Food was so so. I ordered take away and have had much better BBQ. Wings and rips were good ans would get again but would pass on the brisket. read more

I love all types of bbq, except that bathed in yellow mustard. Big Mike's is the best I have ever eaten. I felt as if I had stepped back into my native eastern N.C. with the unadorned ambience. read more

Best BBQ in Cary! Their smoker is rolling all the time and food is fantastic! Let's say for some reason you don't eat BBQ... you could go there and eat nothing but sides and leave happy! I recommend the smoked potato salad... it is just smoked potatoes covered in cheese and cayenne pepper... but dang they are good! read more

They were out of some food items on the menu during lunch time on a Friday. Other than that the BBQ was good.

All of the food was amazing but I can't recommend the smoked chicken salad highly enough. I'm thinking of driving to Cary (I live in downtown Durham) just to get some today). read more

We had a fun lunch here. I would've given this a 5 star but the Mac and cheese was just awful. Noodles were waaaay overdone and mushy. That said, the meat was amazing ribs were awesome. BBQ pork was delish. Corn bread was just ok (a little dry) but the meat.....to die for. Great service and a fun place. We'd go again!!! read more

Great food. It's a bit pricey buy worth it. Always a treat when you get too much food . We try to go every month or sometimes

Great BBQ combined with a small, but diverse rotating tap. Oh, and a mini bottle shop, with what looks like over 250 different bottle or can selections... Many of them from NC. The menu is SMALL, and doesn't have a lot of vegetarian options (they do have chicken if you only avoid red meat). But then again... It's a BBQ joint. They focus on just a few things, and do those well. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Back of bar. Excellent, albeit small, draft selection. - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

What a great BBQ spot!! The food was amazing, the service was impeccable THANKS GRACIE!!, the atmosphere was perfect for an afternoon lunch date. Will definitely be back. We had the burnt ends, bbq egg rolls, buffalo chicken egg rolls, potato salad, kale salad, smoked wings, and cornbread with pot liquor. Everything was perfect! read more

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First timers to this restaurant. We almost left due to the brisket being sold out. But our waitress Cheyenne saved the day, and we are SO glad we stayed! She sold us on what they are really known for. She was right and it didn't disappoint!! The chopped bbq, smoked wings and sausage was AMAZING!! The nachos are definitely a MUST! Everything we ate was so delicious and their homemade bbq sauce SMACKED!! The customer service from Cheyenne was the icing on the cake she was super sweet, friendly and knowledgeable on the menu items and made some real great recommendations! If you are ever in town stop by and ask to be served by Cheyenne she will make your dining experience so much better!! She treats the place as if she was the manager or owner, she convinced us to stay and not lose on business that evening and we are so grateful she did! You can tell she loves her job! The ambiance is laid back very comfortable and clean. Don't leave Cary without stopping by at Big Mikes!! Lots of love from So Cal travelers!! read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Three 3 Meats Plate - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I honestly can't complain about this place. Maybe they could serve more fiber but their meats are absolutely delicious. Their deserts or little homemade cakes are still good the next day. The chicken salad sandwich is probably the best go to in my opinion. Also always get the blue cheese buffalo little egg rolls. Staff is super friendly and nice. Their beer selection is quite impressive especially for a sour beer nerd like me! read more

I ordered to go, the best things were the mac and cheese and the potato salad. The brisket was so fatty! I was really surprised- there was more fat than meat. Very disappointing! Brussel sprouts were very over cooked- just OK, fried okra- just OK. Pick up service was quick and very friendly. read more

I'm giving it 5 stars, but...a small but. Overall, almost everything was outstanding. The one thing that I think missed the mark was the wings. Mine were good. However, when I saw what the folks at the next table got for theirs, I think mine were a bit too overdone. Theirs were juicy and had both parts of the wing. So, not perfect, but not that big of a thing and everything else was out of this world delicious. Next time I'm there on business, I'll go out if my way to return. read more

Love this place. Fantastic but non traditional wings We've probably had all the menu items by this point and rarely a disappointment. The only drawback used to be the very limited seating - too many times our dinner plans were "Brew n Que, but if there are no tables, what's our backup?" Not an issue any more. Restaurant has expanded into the adjoining space so there's plenty of space. It looks like the menu is expanding as well. Several new "coming soon" items on the menu last night. Oh, and they have lots of great local beer on tap. Did I mention the wings, because they're ridiculous. read more

Brew N Que is the the great neighborhood watering hole with amazing food that everyone wishes they had. It's a small restaurant with a bar, 3 tables for two, and two sets of bench seating so you might have to wait on a busy night. Lucky for us we got one of the open tables and had a fantastic meal. We had both the pork and a brisket platter with meat so tender you could cut it with a fork. Both the brisket and the pork were moist and had a strong, but not overwhelming BBQ flavor. They had a great craft beer selection with some features from newer upstarts in the area. The service was excellent. As the name implies, this is the place to go if you want great BBQ and some tasty craft beers. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Amazing brisket! - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The smoked wings are amazing!!!! It's a must try. The beef brisket is pretty good as well. I never liked kale until I came here. The kale salad is different but good and also healthy for you. read more

I loved it. Delicious! Felt a little like being back in Austin (don't come after me).

Food was great, except my Luther in laws ribs. She could not eat them as they would not come off the bone at all. Bartender was attentive and very helpful. Young man that waited on us was clearly overwhelmed and uninterested in being there. He got annoyed at refill requests as well as any suggestions on food. My mother in law showed him the ribs and he just shrugged his shoulders. I know help is hard to find, but .... read more

Big Mikes might look like a little restaurant next to a dry cleaning place. But when I went there my mind was blown everything that I ordered from ribs to sides to salads was just delicious if your looking for a new favorite barbecue restaurant try Big Mikes read more

Love this place!!! Wicked good barbecue, friendly staff, relaxed vibe. Great beer selection and the blue cheese slaw is fun!

That was a freaking great plate of BBQ! I saw the smoker from the road on a chilly day and decided to pop in! Super cozy, super tasty! 10/10 would eat again! read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Chopped BBQ Plate with smoked Gouda Mac and seasonal veggie - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We had heard a few mentions of Brew N Que and was looking forward to trying a new BBQ place in the area. The venue is in a shopping center and is definitely on the smaller side (so keep this in mind if you're planning to come with a larger party). When we arrived, table seating wasn't available; so, we grabbed two seats at the bar. I ordered the pork sandwich (+slaw) with mac n cheese and a small slice of cornbread. My fiancé ordered the brisket sandwich with the same side. The food came out pretty quickly after ordering which was nice. The sandwich doesn't come with BBQ sauce but they do have some on the bar. They don't have a large variety of sauces and I wasn't really a fan of the ones they had available. We skipped the BBQ sauce and put a little hot sauce on the sandwiches. They were okay - not my favorite. I did like that they toast the buns, though. The mac n cheese wasn't very flavorful. Definitely creamy, just not a whole lot of flavor. The cornbread was just okay, too. The service was good and the staff were friendly; but, we weren't fully impressed with the food (especially with the prices being on the higher end). read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Got takeout because NC is still going through the motions of COVID Crisis 2.0. Would have liked to eat there because it was a neat little shotgun bar with friendly and capable staff. Bbq -- ribs, pulled pork, sauces and sides were all tasty, good potions and prices. read more

For the time being I'd say best to stay away from the overpriced meals. Pictured is a $9 chicken salad sandwich. We have always had great food here but this experience was less than desirable. Mac and cheese was macaroni soup, noodles over cooked and falling apart. Half of the quart tub was just cheese. Sad to see. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - $9 Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Holy crap Burnt Ends that melt in your mouth. Piggy mac = macaroni and cheese + pulled pork and chips on top. Hot potato salad, scratch cornbread, stout brownie for desert. Coconut stout, big papi porter on tap. Storefront, started as a food truck 4 years ago. Absolutely crazy.....and very friendly service. read more

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Driving up to Brew N Que; the outside does not appear to be much but as soon as you walk in you are greeted warmly with the smell of BBQ goodness and friendly staff. The feature of the day was burnt ends. When asked for the details on the special, our server had a little glimmer in his eye as he described this delectable culinary piece of art. The burnt ends is the top layer of the brisket which contains the yummy seasonings which has been caramelized with the fat. Definitely not on any healthy diet but SO awesomely delicious. With our burnt end nuggets of joy, we also enjoyed good craft beers and noteworthy sides. The southern smoked potato salad was unique - too out of the ordinary for my hubby but I thought it was quite tasty cheesy, tangy, and a little smokey bowl of carb-deliciousness. Mac and cheese was homemade and baked with good flavor. Baked beans was also enjoyed with nice chunks of meat. read more

Literally almost walked out of this place and ended up staying and loving the food. We got there at noon and they told us they wouldn't have ribs until 12:30 and brisket until 1:30. With two hungry kids, it was a leave or order something else kind of day. We did get the ribs, which did take until around 12:40 to get to us. We also ordered a 3 meat plate. Sides were Mac and cheese, baked beans, blue cheese coleslaw, and potato salad. Also ordered cornbread (not pictured). It was the best BBQ I've ever had in this state. The ribs and potato salad were amazing. The potato salad was more like a loaded baked potato salad than a typical mayo slop fest. It was INSANELY good. The cornbread also came out as two giant squares ($4 for both)... paired with their honey butter-- can't go wrong. WE WILL be back and we will be ordering similarly... just hopefully we'll be able to get some brisket next time. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - 3 Meats Plate (sausage, chopped BBQ, chopped chicken) with potato salad and blue cheese Coleslaw - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I got the Big Cheesy. Double grilled pimento mac and cheese sammich with your choice of bbq, sweet pickles and bbq sauce. I highly recommend it with the smoked jalapeño sausage. Staff was all incredibly friendly and attentive. Kitchen is in view and clean. I didn't get a beer but they had a good selection. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great brisket and reasonably priced catering, everything was ready as promised and delicious

HOLY COW Not only is this the best bbq in Cary, it's the best bbq I've had in my entire life. Ordered a half plate of brisket and chopped pork. Some baked beans. And an IPA from Fullsteam - on tap of course. Sat down at the bar. Owner comes over, hey, we got some burnt ends, want 'em? If I were to put in a last meal, for a death row sort of deal, I would order those burnt ends and baked beans. The chopped pork was great. Really, really good. But it took a backseat to the brisket. And on my way our, I grabbed a 4-pack of Coffee is for Closers Porter from Fullsteam. Their beer list is great. This place is too small. If word gets out, it's gonna be a madhouse over there. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Great local beer list!! And i wish you could SMELL pictures!!! - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Nice place Inside, the service was okay. I loved the corn bread, that beans and the brisket the bbq pork was super salty and the coleslaw was not good at all tasted sour and old. Overall was okay read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Kids meal pretty yummy - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food here was presented simply, arrived fast, and tasted like heaven. Granny's cornbread with honey butter was a transcendent experience. The brisket could be cut with a butter knife. Need I say more? read more

This place is killer. I relied on Yelp to help me navigate the uncharted waters of Cary during my recent quest for BBQ while visiting the area, and it did not disappoint! The store front is very deceiving and not at all an accurate representation of the greatness held within its walls. I grabbed a seat at the bar/counter and was lucky to dine next to a local/regular. He pointed me in the direction of the smoked potato salad, along with the pulled pork and brisket. I rounded out the meal with their mac&cheese, and a delicious local IPA. Boom! Firing on all cylinders, my meal was outstanding. The meats were tender and succulent, and the assortment of sauces they provide offered a nice mix of tangy zip, smokiness and heat. The smoked potato salad was unlike anything I'd had before and it was ridiculously good, I highly recommend. You can't go wrong with any of the meats, these guys know what they're doing. What's more, they double as a boutique local micro-brew purveyor and their selection is amazing. I'd say 75-90% of their beers are from NC and everything is super small production and distribution. The woman running the show was very welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable on all things beer. It was great just chatting with her and learning about the local beer scene. I'm not sure if/when I'll get a chance to return, but if given the opportunity, I wouldn't pass it up! read more

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I ate here (the restaurant, not the food truck) for a firm-sponsored lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. The first thing I immediately noticed upon entry is the wall of eclectic ales and craft beers - stuff I never would have expected in a barbecue restaurant. We began with the "Redneck Nachos" which were cole slaw and baked beans over Fritos. Not normally foods I would combine in a small cup, but somehow it worked. The barbecue plate was terrific - had the chicken with the sweet barbecue sauce, (more) cole slaw, mac 'n' cheese, and greens which I really liked. Biggest surprise I'd say was the banana pudding. I'm accustomed to banana pudding being served in a huge tray with a spoon. Instead, we were treated to small cups. I could definitely tell the difference, especially with the cream which was super fresh. Definitely a cut above the average barbecue restaurant. Highly recommended. read more

AWESOME spot! Perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. Tucked away in a small strip mall but you walk in and the set up is very cool. Picnic tables, walls lined with shelves, stocked with all types of beer. You have the option to pick one and have it flash chilled for like an extra $3 or something. Food is out of this world. Got the pork with their vegetable medley, which came with cornbread. All delicious. About as costly as most good BBQ. Service was great. Everyone was so friendly. Really great place! read more

Brew N Que occasionally shows up in Yelp's top 5 restaurants of Cary. A former food truck has now moved into a small space that sells barbecue and craft beer. I do emphasize the word small. Brew N Que has a sitting area that can't accommodate more than 20 or so people. I dined here with a friend towards the end of the lunch rush on a Saturday. Big Mike welcomed us, and told us that tables should open up soon. He gave us the chance to order our food and drinks before we sat down. I ordered a pulled pork plate with mac n cheese, blue cheese slaw, and sweet tea for around $12.50. Our table opened soon enough, and our food followed shortly afterwards. Each table features 3 sauces - an Eastern NC vinegar-based sauce, a sweet and tangy sauce, and Frank's Red Hot. I was a big fan of their Eastern NC BBQ sauce. Mike told us that he is looking forward to also making their own hot sauce, but space constraints currently make it difficult. The pork was very good. Chopped/pulled pork is easy to do pretty well, tough to differentiate. Brew N Que figured out how to differentiate their pork. I was delighted by the taste and portion size of the pork, and I certainly rate this among the best that I've had. I was slightly underwhelmed by their sides. There are somehow no hushpuppies on the menu. How can you serve barbecue without hushpuppies? That's like Journey without Steve Perry, Genesis without Peter Gabriel, or One Direction without Zayn - simply inconceivable. I will never fault a place for trying to do something different. Brew N Que's mac n cheese features a heavy pepper flavor, and a more subtle cheese flavor. I appreciate their endeavor and would rate this mac n cheese higher than Velveeta mac n cheese any day. Still, I wasn't that big of a fan. The only other legitimate negative to the experience is the space. In addition to being rather cramped, Brew N Que kept the temperature rather low. As a fat dude who sweats very easily, it is typically tough for me to get cold. Not at this place. Worse yet, my food got cold even more quickly than my toes. Brew N Que has a lot of promise, and I look forward to seeing the restaurant's continued evolution. Hush puppies and better mac n cheese would make Brew N Que one of the best restaurants in the Triangle. As it currently stands, there are some issues that I have with the restaurant, but I will happily return. read more

Big Mikes BBQ - Pork, blue cheese slaw, mac n cheese. - Southern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We came here in the fall, but could still sit outside comfortably. The only problem we had was getting a table. Parking was ok, we parked at the building with shops next door so not far. However all of the picnic tables were full and there was nowhere to comfortably view the tables, so people just end up hovering over one that looks ready to leave so they could swoop and grab. Nobody was offended, probably had to do so themselves, but it just felt weird. Food was yummy, especially recommend the burnt ends if you can get them. We came later so a lot of the menu items were out. But cobbled together a nice meal for 5. read more

I have had a few 5 star experiences there, but the last 2 times this month, both the pulled chicken and brisket were so dry that even soaking them in the Sauce barely got them to "average." I starting going back to City Barbecue and have been much happier. read more