CHAR'D BBQ = EASY 5 STAR, NO DEBATE. outdoor spot, good vibes, fresh air, everything feels chill like you're actually supposed to be there. and THE LOADED POTATO... nah. that thing is CRAZY. stacked, cheesy, crispy, everything going on at once but still somehow PERFECT. not a side, it's basically a whole event. service was fast, everything came out right, no confusion, no waiting around wondering what happened to your order. just a clean, simple, actually good experience. 5/5 stars, would 100% go back just to get THE LOADED POTATO again read more

I've been following this restaurant for a few years but never had the opportunity to stop for a visit. Today, while a friend was visiting, we finally took the time to stop by, and I'm so glad we finally had the chance to. There was a small waiting line, which they tell you to expect on nice weather days, but they got us through fast, and all of the food was exceptional. My wife had the pulled pork, while my friend and I tried the brisket. My wife had the coleslaw and I tried the cheesey potatoes for my side. We enjoyed everything and hope to make it back again soon. read more

Best bbq with sides we have had. Amazing service, quick prep, amazing food, will be visiting again.

This place has been around for years and a staple along Rt. 30 in Carroll County. Its surrounded by the farm, flower mart and snoball/icecream stand. They have much to offer. If you are with family, children or just by yourself its always good to come and enjoy the food and free viewing of the farm animals and enjoy the best barbeque around! I have not been disappointed. The wait at times is worth it. read more

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Best BBQ I've had outside of Texas. I take pride in my BBQ so for a restaurant to serve quality BBQ is hard to come by. I've traveled across the US trying a plethora of BBQ restaurants in all the different styles. This place no matter where you come from is worth the trip. Again it was outstanding. read more

Char'd Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Upperco, Maryland

I am obsessed with hot dogs. Everywhere I go, I always look for a great one. When I passed by this place and saw that their hot dogs were only $2.50, I had to grab one. The hot dog was fresh, with a crisp skin and perfectly grilled. It was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a long time. I will definitely be back! read more

A definite favorite BBQ meal of mine. Their smoked Pastrami is AMAZING !! Great sides to go along with like smoked beans, cheesy potatoes, collard's and creamed corn ( Sunday only ) BTW it's a takeout only shack , with picnic tables strategically located around the shack . Don't go late , they sell out quickly. You'll know why after visiting. read more

Amazing food and service! The pit beef and turkey is my fav! Get there early though--it's takeout only, but they have a nice outdoor area with plenty of tables if you want to eat outside. I'm a loyal customer! read more

I had visited the snowball place across the parking lot recently and saw this great barbecue place. I wasn't hungry for barbecue that day so I figured I would come back on another day. That happened to be just yesterday and we started off with snowballs and then moved over to this barbecue place to get a two meat platter. I opted to get the pulled pork and the pit beef. For my sides I decided to try the macaroni and cheese with chopped brisket and the apple sauce. It came with a choice of cornbread or a roll and I opted for the cornbread and made sure that they heard it because I love cornbread. What I didn't realize was that it automatically came with cornbread and my specifying. I ordered a separate order of it which came with this unbelievably delicious sweet honey butter that was already melted. Starting with the cornbread it was fantastic. It had almost like a honey butter crust to it which just made it amazing. It was flavorful and didn't even need any melted butter. The meat itself was good, but it definitely needed some type of sauce. The pit beef especially was very bland by itself and needed a kick to it. I had ordered the original barbecue sauce and it came in a small cup which was barely enough for half of the meat. Having not been here before I would have gotten multiple cups of sauce but since we took the barbecue to go I didn't realize it until we got home. The mac and cheese with chopped brisket was on point. The mac and cheese was just right. The brisket in the mac and cheese was flavorful. It wasn't too salty and it just made for a delicious side. The applesauce was homemade from Baughers, which is a local restaurant nearby. It was quite delicious and I would have loved to have had more of it. Others in my party had similar experiences with the meat. They would have loved to have had more sauce because it was bland to them as well. The only thing that differed in terms of their sides is that they got beans and they really didn't like them. They weren't sure what type of beans were used and it wasn't your standard type of big themes. As they were in more of a vinegar type sauce. They also had coleslaw which I don't care for but they said that was very good and a good addition as a side to their meal. So for those of you reading this review, I would highly recommend to get a couple one more containers of sauce. All in all this was a good find right next to an amazing snowball and ice cream stand. Make sure to check out the bus stop when you go to get barbecue. Feel free to check out my review for the bus stop as well. read more

Char'd Barbecue - Pit beef, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese with brisket and applesauce plus delicious cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Upperco, Maryland

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I've been coming here for quite a while now, the brisket is definitely my favorite! They do run out sometimes but I find it pretty hilarious people come on here and complain about that. Stop being a lazy bum and get there earlier, if food is running out that's probably a good sign. xD read more

I like bbq places that actually have real smoke flavor! Add in some homemade sauces and sides and we're on to something!! Staff were very friendly, and patient, as we considered what we wanted to sample. We went with a three meat platter so we could try a bunch. Brisket was moist and flavorful. Pork was smoky and tender. Sausage was a tad on the dry side but with a gentle dip in their homemade sauce and it was great. Sides were good and there was a nice little tree covered area with picnic tables to enjoy lunch. AND, there happens to be an awesome ice cream place right on the other side of the parking lot, if you have room for dessert. read more

We love Char'd a LOT. So we drove out here twice in a week. No shame. My Husband is obsessed with the Pit Turkey sandwiches and always does a side of mac n cheese. We've had a lot of meat, if you scroll through my other reviews, and he says hands down Char'd wins. My ideal meal from here is: 2 meat platter (double pit ham) w/ 2 sides (collard greens and coleslaw) I add on cheesy potatoes and beans. They're quick, the food is always spot on, the sauces are delicious! I added Char'd to my "Country Weekend" guide on Instagram. read more

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Always have great food and an experience here. Great location and lots to do. The combination of the animals, the concert venue, the rotating breweries, the animal farm, and the nursery - I'm here quite a bit read more

Food is always delicious and service is delivered with a smile! Couldn't ask for a better experience each and every time!

This barbecue place is surprisingly good. The brisket was nice and tender. Very enjoyable to eat. The pit turkey was good as well. For my sides I had Mac and cheese mix with brisket and cheesy potato. Both were excellent. The cornbread was great. I haven't had a good tasty cornbread in a very long time. It was moist and sweet. I will definitely be back to this barbecue joint. read more

Char'd Barbecue - Beef brisket, pit turkey, Mac and Cheese and cheesy potato. - Barbeque Near Me - Upperco, Maryland

If you find yourself in Uppercoe, leave some meal space to stop at Char'd Barbecue! The brisket was amazing, the pull pork delicious, and one in our party got the Cubano which he said "That's the best, damn sandwich I've ever had!" A plethora of sides for every preference, but my favorite was the brisket Mac n cheese and the collard greens - fantastic! Enjoy! We sure did! read more

This place is a little bit of a drive for me but definitely worth it! I'm not a big bbq sauce gal so going in blindly and just hoping the meat is a 10/10 without any sauce is a toss up but this place did not disappoint. I ordered a brisket slider and pit turkey slider. Brisket was fall apart in your mouth moist (sorry for those who hate the word). I wish I had ordered one to go. The pit turkey was sliced perfectly and had great flavor. I was pleasantly surprised at the sizes of these sliders. I would consider them larger than half of the sandwiches offered at other bbq places. The workers were friendly and service was quick. Overall great experience and worth the drive. read more

Char'd Barbecue - Pit turkey slider and brisket slider - Barbeque Near Me - Upperco, Maryland

Great place to get bbq and support local business. I love the pastrami but the other meats are good, too. I also like collards when they are available. This place has outdoor seating on benches so if weather is bad that is an issue if you want to eat at the place. You can get your food to go so problem solved! Enjoy! read more

Both the food and the service are always top notch. The o my down side they're only open Friday-Sunday.

Best pit turkey around. Love how they have special sandwiches occasionally. The collard greens are great too!

We made the drive to visit Char'd on a whim while experiencing serious bbq cravings. While weather is pleasant, it's a wonderful outdoor setup with lots of space between tables (covid-friendly and dog-friendly). The menu covers your basic bbq offerings as well as sides; prices were fairly standard as were portion sizes. The brisket was juicy and flavorful but the collard greens were a tad bitter. We were a little disappointed when we ordered iced sweet tea to be given bottled store brand (not homemade) but our faults for assuming. All in all, definitely worth the trip for a fun, outdoor dining experience. A guarantee that you will leave satiated (with leftovers to enjoy at home). read more

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We got the brisket tacos, cheesy potatoes, and collard greens. Such a satisfying meal. The only thing I'd change is I would add some vinegar to the collards. Make the trip to this place and then enjoy some ice cream at the bus stop! read more

Char'd Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Upperco, Maryland

BBQ Tacos Ice Cream Farmers Market This BBQ joint is situated right off of Hanover Pike. Plenty of parking and there's an ice cream stand and a little farmers market on the same lot. There was also a little Monument Brewery pop up spot, but I'm not sure if that was just their for the weekend. I only visited Char'd, but thought it was great to have ice cream right next door if by chance you have room for dessert. Which you probably won't after this BBQ! This is a walk up and order joint and everything is to-go style. I got 2 pulled pork tacos (pictured) which were LOADED! Lettuce, jalapeño, tomatoes, red onion, 2 shredded cheeses, and their homemade aioli. And this is at a BBQ joint people! I also got a platter because I wanted to try their meats on their own, along with their sides. The 1 meat platter was $11 or $11.99 (can't remember exactly). You get a choice of one meat, 2 sides, cornbread or a roll. I chose their brisket, cheesy potatoes and brisket Mac and cheese as my sides, and cornbread. I couldn't even pick up the brisket slices because they were so tender they just fell apart. I'm not a huge brisket fan but this was obviously cooked well. The brisket Mac and cheese was ok, but their cheesy potatoes and their cornbread were absolute standouts. The best way to describe their cheesy potatoes is like Mac and cheese.. but with potatoes isn't of noodles. Yum! But the real kicker was their cornbread. That's right. I was shocked when I took a bite and 1. It was moist and 2. It was SWEET! Like sugary, and buttery sweet. I thought that was a Genius twist especially after all of the salty and savory meats and sides. It was basically the dessert that completed and complimented the meal. They had about 6-7 sauces to choose from, too. I got their sweet and spicy as well as their tiger sauce, and really liked the sweet and spicy with the brisket. There were plenty of picnic tables on site to sit down at. It may be a hike to Carroll County, but this place is a absolutely worth it! Everything was delicious and I thought their prices were fair as well. read more

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The best BBQ spot in the entire state of Maryland! I only wish that it was closer to the city of Baltimore. The outdoor setting for their tables is pleasant but it always seems windy whenever I head up there. Their baked beans are excellent. The Mac n' Cheese is okay enough. Love their cornbread. Their prices are right for the high quality of food they serve. read more

Really great flavor. Good sized portions and friendly staff. Wish I'd have been coming here more often. But note to self... come here often and try to beat the lunch rush. Overall, great pit beef, brisket, and pit turkey. Cornbread was on point. Sides were done right! read more

Char'd Barbecue - Brisket platter! - Barbeque Near Me - Upperco, Maryland

We were looking to get lunch at a BBQ food truck that was parked at a local brewery. The quality, portions, and pricing of what they offered was disappointing so we passed. Later on in the day we stumbled upon Char'd while visiting Monument Brewery at the Farm. The pricing was right so we gave it a shot. We asked for rare pit beef and that's what we received. Meat was piled high, tender, and juicy. We tried a bit of BBQ sauce but the sandwiches didn't need it. All we added was some raw onion. My son ordered a pastrami sandwich and he was very happy with it. I don't know why it's so hard to find a good pit beef sandwich but Char'd is now one of our go-to places. read more

Poor customer service. " we are busy on Sunday" they were out of many things!!This place sucks! I will go to a direct competitor in Hampstead from now on! Asked for onions and roll on side. Got home. No onions. No roll. No sauce! Second POOR experience! Never again! read more

Best BBQ in MD...even on a rainy day!! Tacos, cream corn and collards, only topped by the Cubano delicious !!! read more

This place has the best barbecue I have ever had. The pastrami amazingly juicy. I am a dipper, so I love the variety of sauces you can pick from. If you don't go at the right time, they do run out of sides and meats so be prepared for that. You can get a line of people also, but so worth it. The sitting area with the picnic tables is great if you have kids and family. It's an awesome way to spend a beautiful day and have a late lunch or dinner. Excellent ice cream at the place next door also. read more

After stopping by their hut a couple of times on our own for a few meals and always enjoying their food, we decided to give them a shot for a larger family gathering for which we did not want to spend time cooking. We ordered 2 pounds each of 5 different meats, plenty of rolls, a tray of corn bread, a tray of mac 'n cheese, and some sauces. Ordering the food a few days ahead of time was easy, pickup was seamless, and the extended family that came to our house absolutely gushed about how great the food was. My nephew in particular just about had his head explode when we revealed the mac 'n cheese and he saw how much delicious pork was mixed into it... he couldn't get enough! This is a great business to hit up if you're in the area and just want to grab a meal with your spouse or family, or if you wish to save yourself time and effort by ordering from their catering menu. We will absolutely use them again and be making many one-off return trips to their place at the nursery for delicious outdoor dining. read more

We came here today to order as a family by placing an order over the phone for pick up. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, a two meat platter with brats and brisket with cornbread, cheesy potatoes, and brisket Mac, and a Cubano sandwich. When we arrived the food smelled amazing and the line was long. The food was really delicious. We enjoyed all of it! But maybe there should be a call in pick up window. I had to wait a little while in line when I knew my food was already done. I think it would just help expedite things. We will be back! read more

We go all the time. Sometimes you'll get lucky and get a free concert. The music is loud enough you can hear it from the tables. Brisket is excellent and so is the Mac and cheese. Wasn't a huge fan of the beans but that's just my preference. You can't go wrong here. read more

Brisket tacos were great!!!!!!!!! Definitely will go back and try other some more options.

The beans were good. But the brisket and smoked brats were very dry. The mac n cheese was watery and not very cheesy read more

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A roadside stand houses a pretty good pit beef sandwich. I don't like a lot of meat, and a lot of meat came with the sandwich. I split it in half to save some for later. There are a few barbecue sauces to choose from to dress up the meaty sandwich. I wish it came with a pickle or a side of cole slaw to make it a complete meal. But you can order sides if you like. read more

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Food is decent. But the 8inch hair in my potato salad was cruel. I won't return. Too many other places to get BBq.

Went on a rainy Saturday to this outdoor barbecue location in Upperco. They have a nice menu but being first timers we tried two meat sliders for our lunch. We.both ordered brisket and pit turkey with different sauces. I used the sweet spicy sauce on both and both meats were delicious and not salty. Afterwards we went to the farm stand and then had an ice cream. The brewery was not open. The location has picnic tables and porta potties for its customers. Nice place and will return for the tender juicy brisket and that tasty pit turkey. read more

Best bbq in the area hands down. The brisket is incredible and the pulled pork is melt-in-your mouth.

Went with family yesterday. Got pit beef sandwiches, pit ham and a pork taco. All were great. Service was quick and we were able to go have a beer at another stand. The sandwiches were large and full of meat. The taco was really full. Worth the drive. Finished with ice cream at another stand. read more

I had high hopes based on all the favorable ratings, but it was a huge let down. I ordered pit beef sandwiches, and they were flavorless and very very dry. I know I'm not supposed to eat red meat, but I have a weakness for pit beef. It's so disappointing to have made the unhealthy choice of pit beef and not being at least rewarded with the flavor and texture which makes it worth the sin. read more