Delicious NC BBQ with all the traditional fixins - slaw, hush puppies, ocra, nana pudding. Cheerwine and Nehi are a nice touch, too!

Hands down the best bbq EVER!! Thanks Nicole and the rest of the awesome team at City BBQ!!!

cue the angelic choir! ive founded the bbq place i plan on eating at for the duration of time im in the RTP area! Not being a fan of NC style bbq its been tough living here and not eating bbq, but alas city barbeque saves the day. Wife and I went on a saturday afternoon and ordered the Judges plate or special or whatever its called, all i know is it had piles of bbq goodness and everything was quality. ribs -great flavor, almost fall of the bone. brisket- not fatty or thin (im looking at you 'The Pit'), tender, moist. pulled pork - neutral, non-nc style, great with their sauces. smoked chicken - not really a fan of on bone chicken but it was tender and moist. Cornbread- cake-like and a little unconventional but good none-the-less. green beans- a little soggy but good flavor, a little heat too. Bacon cheese fries - probably the most underwhelming part of the meal but easily looked over, very salty. read more

Confusion on order caused manager on duty to insult customer repeatedly on exiting, if there was confusion work with customer and don't be unprofessional and rude. read more

Expensive. Mediocre. The Texas Toast is their best dish. Save some dough and eat local.

I love you City Barbeque!!!!!!!! Not only is your food the bomb. But you give back to the community. You guys are personally helping with the Addiction Epidemic. I am the founder of the IMPAC Program a Substance Abuse Program for Adolescents and Young Adults. You guys are great!!! read more

Pretty good as far as BBQ in the area goes. The pulled pork tends to have too many fatty pieces for my liking but the brisket is delicious, and I love all the sides. read more

Food is good but prices should not vary depending on which manager is working that day after 9 PM was told ribs were half off and then was not honored when I was there not sure what's happening with that will not be back read more

The food was good, the LoLo bbq sandwiches delish and enormous, enough for two meals actually. I ordered online. Sadly I got only one banana pudding instead of two, as I had ordered. Had to give that one to my guest. ;( Suggest that if you order for pickup look In your bag to see if you are getting everything you ordered and paid for. read more

I would have never expected this place to be a chain resturant. It offers customers a down to earth vibe. This way my first time here with my Husband and the staff really went out of their way to help us figure out what we wanted. We got to try samples which was super helpful when it came to deciding what we wanted. We finally went with half chicken for my hubby and a bisket sandwitch for myself. It was all really really good! I liked the different bbq sauces they had to offer too. We will for sure be going back! read more

Cannot and will not get past the crappy service I received tonight. Half of my order was missing so I called respectfully and let them know as mistakes happen- told them I would be there in 15 minutes. Arrived and called for curbside delivery, and they said they'd be out in 2 minutes.. at this point not one person has apologized nor have I been pissed for having to drive back to get the rest of the food. watched others receive their order after a while and went in asked for a manager. Was asked why and told them and the girl packing food who probably screwed it in the up in the first place got an attitude stating, "well you should have said you needed your food".. I'm sorry but someone said they'd bring it out 15 minutes ago. Then she proceeded to yell at me and tell me to move over so another lady could order for social distancing which is comical because it was the same distance than before. I requested a refund- manager was cool but maybe should drop the low lives and hire some people who can customer service. read more

I liked the corn bread and the beans. But after living in the Orlando area for a while I've come to know the difference between average and below average and even the occasionally great. City barbecue rates in the below average for food and that's before the dirt, grease, and dirty dishes. read more

Good BBQ. Casual. Noisy. Brisket was excellent. They were out of ribs, so that awaits my next visit.

The staff here is so wonderful, so welcoming and bring such an aura of happiness. The food is spectacular as well, and cleanliness is beyond stellar. You leave here without a hefty bill, but a filled stomach and a "wow" factor. Even after moving 45 minutes away and there being 5 City Barbeque's on the way, we drive the distance to come here due to the amazing staff. read more

I had a mishap a few weeks ago with City BBQ and a delivery. No big deal, I realize things happen. JoJo and Casey went above and beyond to make sure I was well taken care of. Not only did JoJo refund my money on that portion of the order I had a complaint about, but he also bought me dinner. Not just a sandwich, but Casey made sure I had enough food for me and my girlfriend during our moving week to a new home. Cant say enough in how your group dealt with that situation, thats the way it should be. Thanks again for everything, you have made loyal customers of us for life. The brisket is so freaking good, keep it up! read more

Ribs looked and tasted a bit overcooked. Meat was tender but dry. In addition to naming sauces, short descriptions would be helpful. Edit: Much better than my first attempt on Sunday. Today the ribs were not overcooked or dry. I'll be back. read more

As a lover of barbecue, I'm always eager to try a new spot, so we went for City Barbecue's grand opening and have been back many times since. This place is a real gem. I enjoy both their brisket and pork bbq. When I mentioned I had trouble deciding between the two to the cashier, she let me in on a secret menu item called the Little City. You need to get this! It's such a good deal. For $7.49, you get your choice of 2 meats with a couple slider buns. Supposedly it's smaller portions of meat but to me it seems like just as much as you'd get otherwise. There are lots of barbecue sauces to choose from, but you have to douse your pork in their "swine wine", which is their excellent take on a vinegar-based, Eastern NC style. They've also got a mustard based and multiple traditional tomato-based versions; my favorite of those is probably the tried and true original, but you can try the sweet and a spicy version version. You can add 2 sides for $3.29. My absolute favorite side is the corn pudding. It's like corn and stuffing had a baby. I also really enjoy the potato salad, creamy slaw and baked beans. They have their own app where you can get free stuff, like a free drink when you first download it, or $5 after you spend a certain amount. And on Mondays, you get double points to get you to your $5 deal twice as fast. I am moving to a new house before the end of the year just down the street from this location, so I may start eating here on a weekly basis. It really is one of my favorite barbecue spots in the area amongst plenty of excellent choices. read more

I got ribs today from City Barbecue that can best be described as jerky. They were so over cooked and dry that after two ribs my jaw was sore from trying to chew them. At this price point, I expect better than burnt food. These were so bad it was immediately obvious just from looking at them. I am extremely disappointed. There is a new Dickey's BBQ opening near by that may replace City Barbecue if this is the level of quality you get for a 20 dollar meal. read more

Before going to the restaurant I recommend you download their app to get free stuff in advanced. Im normally there for there Tuesday half off rib special. The ribs are fall off the bone deliciousness, not to mention their sauces that are available. Ive also had the brisket and smoke sausage which I highly recommend. The portions can be a little bigger but the flavor is unbeatable. read more

I got City Barbeque for my son and his girl on Sunday, pick up was easy and flawless. Everything I ordered was in my bag when they brought it out to the car. My people enjoyed the food, I ordered the Mother Load, all the sides tasted home-made, they could not get enough of it. Everything was seasoned just right. Great food! read more

City Barbeque was gracious enough to give us a free meal (well a $20 gift card) so we could, perhaps find our way to tastiness there. I wish I could say yes ... but the 'smoke' taste was overbearing and (to my taste) acrid (it still strikes me that they are burning green wood, at best)... the sides were SWEET! and the place is a bit pricey for a fast food place. I want to say nicer things - I really do! - but ... well, ok, if you like REALLY strong smoke taste and REALLY sweet sides and don't mind paying sit down prices for fast food atmosphere You have found your place... But take this with a grain of salt... other reviews are much better! read more

It's average barbecue. I don't enjoy very fatty meat so I'll go average bbq restaurant.

I'm visiting for a few days and have been here twice already because it's so good! Though I normally want variety, I have had the Brisket sandwich both times with the spicy BBQ sauce. So darn good. Great friendly and fast service. Next time I might try something else. read more

The brisket is the bomb along w/ the potato salad and cornbread! On the other hand the green beans and collards have way too much meat in them. I know they want to season these items but the meat over takes them. I had more meat than green beans/collards. Very disappointed in that. read more

Amazing Management very well-kept! Super clean atmosphere delicious food! We had pulled pork, lolos pork brisket and ribs, everything was cooked to perfection! Owner took the time to have a conversation with us table side and made us feel like long time friends. Offered a Military discouWill always be our stop for lunch and dinner when traveling the I40 Corridor. read more

This place is amazing!!! We just moved to North Carolina and wanted to try a good BBQ place. Not only was the food amazing but the service was superb. The staff was very welcoming and answered any and all questions we had about the menu. They even gave us great recommendations, we will for sure be back here soon!!! Highly recommend :) read more

Great food, reasonably priced, generous portions, and amazing customer service. Kate at the front counter was extremely helpful and made great recommendations. We will definitely be going back! read more

Service was terrible ,side didn't come out until we were done with our dinner .Portions are small .Brisket was so dry! I know You can't please everyone or can't be happy everywhere you go, it just fell on the you can't do anything right side . lol oh yah when I got up to tell them about our side they said OK !!! that was it no sorry no nothing ! read more

BBQ is very good. Had the pulled pork and it was delicious, juicy and lots of flavor. Had it on a bun with corn pudding as a side. Excellent service. Really enjoyed! read more

We love City Barbeque! My fiancé loves their brisket and their smoked turkey salad is my favorite! We order through their online order and pickup service, which has a few glitches if you checkout as a guest, so it's best to just sign up. Most importantly, they have a great staff! Their Durham store manager helped me get through a very bad day not too long ago. I wasn't the customer any manager wanted to deal with that day but he was very understanding and compassionate to my situation. Ultimately, he turned a stressful day into a good day and I'll be forever grateful. We'll definitely be back! read more

Love this BBQ place so much great for family outings! The meat here is cooked with apple wood which gives everything so much flavor you can basically smell this place a mile away. The beef brisket and pork is my go to along with their ribs which are 50% off on Tuesdays. It can get a little pricey but theres nothing to complain about here. Although I would recommend coming here earlier in the day when everything is freshly smoked. read more

Another delicious location! Such sweet staff that go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Food was incredible and I cannot wait to be back very soon! read more

Decided to drop in while in town with the family and City Barbeque did not disappoint. Ordered 1lb of brisket with a side of fries with bacon and cheese. The family ordered the brisket tacos (were good if nothing compared to the actual brisket alone! The brisket itself was cut in the moment, juicy and still warm, not dry like some other places that slice the briskets into portions beforehand. Try the brisket, it's delicious! Will definitely come again read more

We had a decently large, indecisive group. The staff was very friendly and helped us place an appropriate order. The meat was very juicy and tender. Will visit again! read more

I've never had a bad experience at this place. Food is on point. I could drink the swine wine. Pork is pulled and has a little bark. Turkey is smokey and juicy. The brisket is closest to Texas brisket I've had around here. Service and people are always amazing! Will, the manager, took care of us after they were out of two items we ordered. read more

After the awesome customer service I received the last time I stopped in, I had to update my review. I went by recently and it started raining shortly before I got there. As it was pouring and I didn't have my umbrella, I had planned to wait in my car for a few minutes to see if the rain would let up. City BBQ had a different plan in mind -- one of the employees grabbed an umbrella and actually came out to my car to help me get inside without getting soaked. Wow! I can't say I've ever had that happen before, but let me say that I was impressed. Once I got inside the other employees were just as friendly and knowledgable and the food was just as good as the first time. I'll definitely be back! read more

Food was excellent! Portions were large and taste was great! Friendly staff and facility was very clean. A must try!

David was very helpful in taking my order. Since this was my first visit, the entire staff was very gracious and accommodating. My "carry out" order was packed with due care by a gentleman who was great in assisting me with sauce choice. I ordered the Judge's Sampler which was more than enough for two and I enjoyed the food at home with my wife. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, slaw, and green beans w bacon. Great Labor Day dinner! Don't forget to download the app for great rewards!!! read more

Another overpriced BBQ joint in Durham. For the $$, I was expecting some exceptional food. It was all decent but for a total of $22.67....for 1 person. Brisket and pork...beans and mac. Smoke flavor was good on the meats but that's all, the combos of flavor were pretty lackluster. Send me a gift certificate and I'll be glad to try again. read more

Really good BBQ in good Southern portions. Owner?manager? Made the rounds asking how the food was, told him it was great! Both V Jrs loved it too! A great chain BBQ place close to home... finally! read more