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    Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

    4.5 (285 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    David B.

    Wow, the fried okra is amazing. The pork has a very satisfying smoked flavor. The service is attentive and very friendly. Sorry, no collard greens, and I'm not sure why. The dining area is very comfortable with homespun large wooden kitchen tables. They serve catfish, but only on Saturdays.

    Apple pie
    Angelica Y.

    My husband and I love a good bbq spot so we stopped by on our way to Nashville. We were starvingggg and couldn't wait to dig in since we saw all the amazing reviews. To get the full experience we decided to eat in. Their drive through stayed busy so we were excited. Indoor space is small and cozy, def very warm the day we were there but manageable. We ordered two plates, ribs and pulled pork, with additional sides of Brunswick stew, apple pie and banana pudding. Unfortunately nothing was really amazing but the service. Everyone was extremely attentive and genuinely nice! The ribs were probably the tastiest order we received except it was drowned in sauce. If we knew, we would have asked for the sauce on the side. Extremely tender, possibly finished in the oven after smoking but def wrapped. I should've taken a photo, the bones were very soft. I was most looking forward to the Brunswick stew and apple pie. Unfortunately they were both a little disappointing. The stew had macaroni noodles in it and I personally don't prefer overcooked noodles so that itself made it hard for me to enjoy. The apple pie was more like a cobbler, which as long as it tastes good IDC. The wait staff and manager really hyped the pie up for us as well when serving but I couldn't bring myself to really like it. The crust was not cooked through and it looked like someone had picked at it because even though it didn't hold shape, half the top was still missing.. I did appreciate the pie being served warm. That was nice. An optional scoop of vanilla ice cream to add would have been wonderful as well because that's all I could think of while tasting it. LOL Overall, glad we stopped by and was able to check another BBQ spot off our list. Service alone is 5 stars. Maybe we just came in on a not great day because food didn't hit as we'd like but def don't let that stop ya'll from trying them out!

    Order at counter to go or order at table and dine in   They also have a drive up window
    Jessica G.

    My yelp family did not steer me wrong here on this off the path BBQ pit stop between Tenn and Ga. Yum. We always try to find random bbq spots on our road trips and you win some and you lose some. This place keeps it simple for the win. You would drive right past and miss it - so pay attention bc it's in a shopping plaza but they don't have a big sign on main road. The pork was perfection and I trusted them to put their sauce on it - not too much not too little- it was covered to perfection and tasted amazing. Chopped small and juicy still. So many places don't have traditional baked beans anymore - but they do! So good. Loved the small chopped slaw too. Also, I got a beer and atlanta has me Broke because I haven't paid $3 for a Coors in ages. Wahooo. Setup inside is minimal and has 5 tables. You can order at counter to go or sit and order at tables ..orrr wait for it -- you can order at drive through window ! Win for the locals! The owner is very attentive and you can tell he wants you to have a great experience and meal. Appreciated the attention and would def come back when passing through.

    Pulled BBQ pork plate
    Tallie W.

    The food was decent but not something to go back for. It seemed like they were out of half of the things we tried to order but they didn't let us know before giving our order. The service wasn't bad. The potato salad was my favorite part. They also got some of our order wrong and said it wasn't on their ticket.

    Loaded baked potato, don't judge me, I was getting hangry!  I also stole a rib!
    Elizabeth H.

    What a great discovery, and we will definitely be back. My husband had the small rib plate (3 ribs) and two sides. The baked beans are thick and yummy, just like my father used to make. The coleslaw is finely chopped and well seasoned, we wish there was a larger portion as we could have eaten three times the amount. It's good! The star of the show were the ribs, super tender with a tangy sweet sauce. My husbands first words were..."top 5!" All the other Yelpers were right about the ribs! I had a chopped beef baked potato. It was a massive potato with sour cream, butter and cheese loaded with beef. The beef was also incredibly tender and juicy, I loved the sauce with it! Plenty to share. Great tea and $3 beers. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because the potato was a bit uncooked. Luckily it was a large potato and most of it was done. It's a quirky little spot in a parking lot, definitely family run, super friendly. A load of wood was being delivered as we left, it's the real deal. There is a little porch where ate with our dogs, so it is dog friendly. The to-go window was hopping!

    Marina C.

    We stopped in for lunch on a roadtrip, and it was a quaint little restaurant with antique/homey decor. The food was reasonably priced for the portions we got, and the meat was tender. We got sides of potato salad, fried okra, cole slaw, and corn. My favorite sides were the potato salad and coleslaw. The ribs were a bit too saucy, and the sauce was quite salty. Overall, the flavor was decent. Service wasn't the best. Our servers didn't seem too focused, and they kept chatting to one another. I had to walk up to the front cashier a couple of times to ask for extra napkins and the check.

    Cute piggies waiting for their turn in the BBQ!
    Chris K.

    Stopped in for a light dinner tonight. I had a wonderful dinner salad-generous portion and a great variety of ingredients. I also had the Brunswick stew. Could have a bit more ingredients, but the taste was great. And the price was such a bargain! My husband had a large BBQ pork sandwich which I can attest was delicious. We aren't used to a more vinegary sauce but the pork was so delicious!! Oh, and the smoky smell permeating the food and establishment was all the verification we needed to the authenticity of this great BBQ place. The staff was quick, very courteous and friendly. My main complaint/suggestion for improvement is for them to add more exterior lighting. Let the world know where you're at!!

    Large rib plate, 4 bones. Look at the smoke ring!
    Jason T.

    I have been to Pappy's Smokehouse, Oklahoma Joe's, Arthur Bryant's, and Q39 and the ribs here are right on par with the big boys. Perfectly smoked with a huge smoke ring and very tender. The ribs are 5 stars. The sauce was plain and didn't do much for me, but the ribs didn't need it. I got tater tots and beans for sides. They were good, but nothing special. My daughter got chicken fingers and fried pickles. She said they aren't her favorite but they were good. The onion rings were very good, better than the sides I got. I will definitely be back for a slab of those perfect ribs.

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    Shelby was hilarious she really made us feel like family and the food was amazing!

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    The hamburger was fine but the fried okra was great! The drive thru was good and very helpful...

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    Love the massive burgers and the amazing broccoli cheddar bites, would recommend. 8/10

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    I was very pleasantly surprised. They use a lot of BBQ sauce but that's how i like it. 10/10

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    Excellent bbq and this is coming from a Texan! Service is great and prices are very reasonable. Definitely add this to your place to eat.

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    Excellent little find. Great family owned place with a warm friendly atmosphere. The food was fantastic and the service was just as good.

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