I live about 5 mins from Honey Pies & every time I want to go try it, they're closed. Today was my…read morelucky day. I got there just in time to grab a plate before they began shutting down for their last call. The service & atmosphere felt like home. Very friendly staff and a wide range of ages working which tells me they keep it in the family. I love that. As for my food, I got pulled chicken, Mac & cheese, and turkey smoked collard greens. Everything was really good honestly. The collard greens were probably my favorite aspect of the plate. Great flavor. Next time I'll get the half chicken. They also gave me a piece of cornbread which was delicious & I can tell it wasn't just jiffy lol. I was looking forward to getting some peach cobbler but unfortunately they were sold out already. That just means I'm coming back on my next cheat day.

My first time here and I must say the customer service was phenomenal but the food was just OK. I…read moreordered the Chefs Special and a side of potato salad I was disappointed. After all the hype I saw about this place I was expecting something better but they just opened up and it's always room for improvement. I'm just personally comparing them to this other BBQ spot that I frequent and their food was awesome from the first time I went there and every time after that. So that's the reason my review is so critical but if you're in the area give them a try.

This, this store will forever have our undying loyalty!! More than just a "shout out" this place is…read moreamazing!! My husband needed a catered BBQ for around 50 people. Now, he is a very busy man he has a lot of places to cover, and mountains of forms (digital) to deal with, among texts and calls from the places he goes, to counterparts he works with. Anyhow, I digress, so I looked up the menu, called, the gentleman I spoke with was the nicest person!! Immediately helped me even though I confused him, and had me all set within 2 calls. The food: This food has come straight from Heaven folks!! Specifically for me, I am allergic to cayenne yep and I live in BBQ land. I cannot eat BBQ here 99% of the time. HOWEVER!!!! Rock Store has no such thing on their pulled pork or in the sauce we had ( hubby brought some home)!!! Every time he has to go to the store near there he will be bringing Rock Store BBQ home for supper!!!! The catered meal was awesome and more than plenty for everyone, to deliver it was super reasonable, and it was affordable!!! You cannot go wrong with these folks!!! Thank You Rock Store Bar-B-Q you have truly impressed us, and made it possible for me to enjoy BBQ.

The smell that greets you when you walk through their door is incredible. And then you are greeted…read moreby a crew of friendly cooks and servers. We brought home the food and it was as good as the smell suggested. Wonderful place, wonderful service and heavenly food.

Sweet Lew's had been bookmarked on my Yelp list for a return visit after I saw it featured during…read moreTop Chef's time in Charlotte. I'd eaten here before and had good food memories, so after returning from Memphis with barbecue still on my mind, it seemed like the perfect time to go back. First, know what you're walking into--in the best possible way. Sweet Lew's is rustic, casual and charming. This is not fancy barbecue. They have their own private parking lot, which is a huge plus, but it's gravel. Ladies, leave the high heels at home unless you want to risk an ankle before you even get to the brisket! There's a screened-in porch/patio dining area and a small air-conditioned dining room inside, where you'll also find the restrooms. And when I say small, I mean small. It adds to the neighborhood barbecue-joint charm, but I can easily imagine this place getting packed during peak hours and weekends. I apparently hit the sweet spot because it wasn't crowded during my visit. The setup is equally casual. You line up, order and pay at the counter, grab your sauces and utensils, find a table and settle in. There's no wait staff. If you want a beverage, you'll head to the bar area and order that separately. Everyone I encountered was friendly, and service moved quickly. My usual order is the one-meat/two-side combo, which is $17 and includes hush puppies. This time I ventured away from the pork shoulder and ordered brisket with barbecue beans and potato salad. I also added the boiled potatoes as an extra side and a sausage link because I wanted to sample more of the menu. Unfortunately, the brisket didn't hit the same way the pork shoulder did on my previous visit. It was heavily peppered, not particularly moist, and had a thick fatty layer that peeled away from the meat. I was also missing that flavorful exterior bark I look forward to with brisket. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable. I sampled several sauces trying to find the right match. The mustard-based sauce was far too mustard-forward for my taste, and one of the sweeter sauces had a thick texture I didn't care for. The spicy barbecue sauce remains the winner for me. I'd enjoyed it previously with the pork shoulder, and it was the one I kept coming back to. The boiled potatoes looked delicious on the line but were underwhelming once I tasted them. They'll need a little doctoring up at home. The sausage took a few extra minutes, which I didn't mind since it came out fresh. Then came my biggest surprise: the bill was almost $35. Once I looked at the menu again, the math made sense. The combo was $17, but an additional side is $5 and the sausage link is $10. Lesson learned! The combo plates are clearly the better value rather than building your meal à la carte. I still like Sweet Lew's. My first meal here was stronger than this one, and next time I'll go straight back to the pork shoulder, spicy barbecue sauce and a combo plate. One disappointing brisket isn't enough to erase those good food memories. If you're around Belmont just outside Uptown and craving some barbecue, head over to Sweet Lew's. Wear sensible shoes, grab a combo, find your favorite sauce and enjoy the rustic charm. Life is too short not to sleep well, travel well or eat well. So get out there and find your next meal.

This was one of the places we wanted to try thanks to Top Chef Carolinas. So we learned that pork…read morewas their thing here. We had high expectations; after all, they were on Top Chef, but definitely not unrealistic, we are from Texas. Here's the thing, I'm not a big meat person. I like tofu, but also turkey, but I'm gonna try all of it. So we got way too much food to actually finish, but we were going to sample some chicken (turkey was unavailable), brisket, and pork. The sides were mac and cheese, a tomato based coleslaw, and hush puppies. So let's start with who, or what, is safe (nod to Top Chef)- the hush puppies and the coleslaw. The hush puppies were crispy and soft and full of flavor. They were tiny little pops that I could eat so day. Same with the coleslaw. I do not care for coleslaw, but this magic was insane. It made every bite taste so much better. The mac and cheese was also delicious. It was al dente and creamy and rich with flavor. I think most bbq places do mac and cheese a disservice, but not here. So that's it! If you're vegetarian and not vegan and love sides. This is your place. What's on the chopping block? The meats. Maybe it was a bad day because most reviews are great, but that was not my experience. The chicken was beyond overdone. It was practically on the verge of being inedible. The brisket was just as bad. It was so inconsistent. Some was moist, but we were served mostly a brick. Literally a hard chunk that couldn't be penetrated. The pork was good. It was probably the only thing that didn't need to be drowned in sauce. That's my other issue. Why do all the places offer so many sauces?? It's not Taco Bell or McDonald's. What are you trying to hide? Unfortunately, the delicious sides don't make up for the fact that we spent a lot for meats and the majority ended up trashed.

Great service, hot food,, smack your lips happy!!!! Fun little find in the city where the locals…read morego. I haven't had a fried bologna sandwich in 40 yrs. Enjoyed it w/just mustard!!

Takeout only. Nice ambiance. Service 4/5…read moreFried Pork Chop Sandwich 4/5 Fried chicken 4.3/5 Just good fried chicken. No thrills. Coleslaw 4/5 Macaroni and cheese 4/5 61 years of service and dedication!!!

Long story short, the BBQ sandwich with pimento cheese may change everything I believed about BBQ…read more Get it! I came to Heist and didn't plan to eat but Square Peg dropped off a menu at our table. It was mostly BBQ and I have a rule about BBQ that has never steered me wrong: If I don't see the smoker, I don't trust the BBQ. It doesn't mean I won't eat it, it just means I have low expectations for it. However, in this instance hunger eventually took over and we ordered BBQ sandwiches. I added pimento cheese to mine, because if the BBQ wasn't good, the pimento cheese could make up for it. We also added something called the Hope Box, which raises money for the Union County Community shelter. The chef himself brought out our sandwiches and thanked us for the donation with the Hope Box. He explained he himself was at one time homeless and has now been sober for over 18 years. I plucked out a piece of BBQ off my sandwich and ate it plain. It was fantastic! we all said before our sandwiches were brought out the good BBQ could stand on its own without a sauce. This BBQ definitely stood out on its own. The pimento cheese kicked it up a notch that I never realized could complement BBQ so well. it took me a while to get to the dollop of BBQ sauce. And that again took it to another level. Overall, I can only think of one other BBQ sandwich I was so impressed by and caught off guard. Side note: they were at Yelp's Wing Fling and I did not realize it until hours after my sandwich. But definitely remembered their wings once the connection was made. Especially, since I thought the chef that night was one of the more passionate people about his cooking. The wings they made were really good. This food truck is definitely one to visit again no matter what is on the menu!

Yesterday I attended a seafood boil hosted by Square Peg and Heist Brewery Barrel Arts by Camp…read moreNorth End. I was very impressed with the boil.. The boil includes blue claws, corns, mussels, shrimp, potatoes and crawfish. Everything is well seasoned.. and there were plenty to go around.. I came with my friend and we mingle with 4 other people at my table.. Mr. Earl was the one who bring food to our table and he was greats I'm hoping that's his name. But all and all. I'm overall satisfied with my meal. Worth $30. We have 3 full trays for the 6 of us. It was definitely nice for the chefs to try to accommodate us the best way they can. I thought at first we were going to get plastic gloves and those things to crack the claws with but realized it's too much people to provide those things. Hope if they do this type of events again to let people know to bring our own cracker.. All and all the event was great. Easy to check in. Easy to be seated and everything was timely. If they host an event again. I'll be there.

I came back with my wife and friends, and it was fantastic! The service was great, the food was…read moredelicious and the vibe even better. I can't wait to come back!

Made my way to Improper Pigs newest spot in the Plaza Midwood area of Charlotte & it did not…read moredisappoint! The restaurant has great outside seating space & the food is always great! Would recommend!

I love BBQ so when this food truck came to our community I was excited…read more I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with a side of coleslaw. What a let down The sandwich roll was soft and fresh but the chicken although tasting fresh was cut in cubes and minimally seasoned not tasting anything like pulled chicken I am used to chicken looking pulled in strands not cut in cubes The side bbq sauce was nothing special and lacked the spicey sweetness I am used to My coleslaw was bland , almost dry, lacking moistness or creaminess and a skimpy portion at that. The sandwich was $7.50 and a side I believe around $2.00 or more I don't know how the pulled pork was or the sides of beans or mac and cheese. But after my experience with what I ate I don't think I would order from this food truck again.

Y'all I did not know they made teeny tiny taco shells until I got Bbq chicken tacos at this truck…read more The portions for the price at this place are really disappointing, especially because it's a Bbq truck and you expect to be a little glutinous. My chicken tacos had okay flavor, but the teeny tiny taco shells were cold and they were so small I was still hungry afterwards, and I usually have a pretty small appetite :(. My friend's Mac and cheese was pretty decent though!

Double cooked wings were good but not GREAT - sauce : flavor options seemed limited…read more I had the tenderloin tips - meat was way over cooked and quality of meat was poor at best - BS if it was "tenderloin" - pointed it out and was was given my bill and asked to try something else another day - there will NOT be another day for me at McKoys

Great bbq and decent prices. I love a good bbq pulled pork sandwich with slaw and delicious bbq…read moresauce. I could eat a dozen if my tummy would allow it :)