Great old school southern BBQ joint, the Cole slaw was amazing, and the broasted chicken was super juicy, and the hush puppies were delicious. The staff were super friendly, and their family pack is great value, and they it comes with a bottle of sauce to take home. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. 10/10 could not recommend more! read more

Classic NC BBQ. Great pulled pork and ribs. The fried chicken was just as good and the hush puppies were outstanding. If you like traditional Carolina BBQ, it's a must try place. read more

Best fried chicken ever!! The hush puppies were amazing. Oh my goodness. Everything was so good!! Unbelievable value too. read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Family special. Delicious! Fed hungry family of 5. Best chicken ever! - Barbeque Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Service: excellent and friendly; Food: ok good value, and the hush puppies and onion rings are worth the visit! Ambiance: comfortable, casual and clean. read more

I placed a to go order on 6/3/26 for a big plate with an extra side of potato salad. When i got home I did not have the extra side of potato salad. I went back on 6/4/26 to get a refund for the extra side ,their reply was that I should have checked the bag before I left. They only offered to give me a side of potato salad. I had already consumed the order of barbeque. Very poor customer relation. They have lost a customer forever over a $2.50 side. read more

Classic old school bbq joint. No pride flags or blm posters or any of the other virtue signaling ridiculousness so prevalent in Asheville. Just great bbq. The "tray" is a boat of pulled pork Cole slaw and hush pups which is just right when I want something wholesome but don't want to get stuffed read more

Really good food, they have good family packs for 4 people that have really good deals. Amazing coleslaw, and chicken.

Perfect time to post this review in anticipation, we're headed there tomorrow...again. I used Yelp awhile back to check their hours of business and Yelp forgets nothing. Little pigs is such solid BBQ and the broasted chicken is amazing. Still family owned after the entire second half of the 20th century plus their continued march into the 21st century they are amazing. Food, service, amazing. Planning on a pulled pork lunch (fries, slaw) and a chicken or two broasted to drive home to Tennessee with. This place is easy to love. read more

Little pigs is the best. No trip to Asheville is complete without a BBQ sandwich with sauce and slaw. Ribs are good too, but my favorite is the sandwich. I've been eating at Little Pigs for over 20 years. Give it a try. read more

To be honest this rating is solely based on the fact that the owner came to our table. Party of 7 ordering as they indicate- one person at a time (counter service). Service was awful, food gets slabbed on your plate like prison slop. The gentleman at the register was hollering at us to go to the register to pay as soon as you order, when one person in our group tried to reach for napkins he started fussing that it was a health violation to reach over etc which we understand and obviously we were not aware that would be an issue but the way he handled it was rude and unprofessional. My daughter was given the bottom of what was left in the french fry basket- which the owner saw and told her no way they should have served that, I'll get you a fresh batch. He came to the table with fresh fries and chatted with us a bit, I think he saw all that had transpired and was trying to recovery the situation. Food was subpar, 2 in our group had intense stomach cramps about 2 hours after eating and 2 others had indigestion as well (noone got physically ill other than a few bathroom trips, thankfully). It is a shame because there is a ton a history there and being run by the son of the original owner but it is not at all what we expected for a family bbq place. read more

I've seen Little Pigs every year when I visit Asheville, but have never stopped in. I was driving by at lunch time so decided to check it out. The place was busy but the service was quick and efficient. I had to wait for fresh fries but that just meant I got them nice and hot. The pork was just fine. Nothing special about it but nothing bad about it either. I tried both of the bbq sauces and again, both were fine but neither blew me away. The beans were just ok. Not sure if they make them or they are canned, but they taste like canned beans. Not a ton of flavor. The plate came with hush puppies which were hot and had a great taste. Glad I finally stopped. Not necessarily on my list of places I need to go back to as there's better BBQ in the area, but it was solid which is likely why it's been around for so long. read more

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Walked from Mission Hospital to Little Pigs BBQ, never do that again, to many uphill steps. Was the BBQ worth it, Absolutely!! Got a combo plate, delicious! read more

I witnessed an extremely concerning interaction at this restaurant involving several teenagers who had come in to purchase food and eat together after a protest at AHS. They were not protesting inside the restaurant, they simply had signs with them from a prior event. The owner or maybe manager (who identified it as "my restaurant") chased kids out swearing at the them, threatening them, and physically grabbing and breaking their signs. Several of the teens had already purchased food and were told to leave afterward, with at least some not receiving the food they paid for. When I arrived to pick up my child and asked what was happening, the owner became verbally aggressive toward me as well, including calling me a vulgar name, almost hitting me in the face with the door and ordering me to leave. Regardless of personal or political views, verbally attacking minors and destroying their personal property is unacceptable and deeply unprofessional. I encourage families to be aware of this experience when deciding where to dine. read more

The food is soggy and NOT up to par, this isn't like real southern BBQ. There are so many better BBQ businesses in Asheville than this place. read more

This place has been a staple in Asheville for decades. Still serving the same food in the same setting that has kept it open all this time. The barbecue is not your typical southern type. And their sauce is different than anything else I have ever had. But it's amazing. If you are a visitor, this should be at the top of your list of places to try. If you're local and have never been, what's wrong with you?? Get there as soon as you can! read more

The broasted chicken was fantastic. The rest was just ok. Not bad but not great. The staff was friendly and helpful. And I enjoyed the simple southern atmosphere. read more

While on my way back home to Charlotte from Asheville I decided to stop by here and grab something to go to have for dinner tonight. I was just driving by and I'm a sucker for an old school spot so I swerved in immediately to see what they had going on. Soon as I walked in, it was like taking a step back in time which I absolutely loved. Seems old school places are becoming a thing of the past in Charlotte, so I was beyond thrilled to walk in here. I got the chicken and rib meal with slaw and beans. It was absolutely delicious. You can tell they perfected their recipes years ago and that's why they're still in business now. My only regret is I didn't find out abt them sooner during my time in Asheville because I would certainly love to dine in. The staff was very friendly and welcoming which I loved. read more

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While visiting Asheville we passed by this place. You're in NC, gotta get some bbq. Good size place, lots of seating and clean. Staff were friendly. Standard bbq choices and sides. Had the bbq sandwich-tasty. Good food at good prices. Do yourself a favor and make a pit stop. read more

Soggy cold bread, dry meat with little flavor and too-small portions make this place an unpleasant dining experience. Add surly service with a crappy attitude and I want to give just half a star, if even that. There is much better barbeque: Luanne's, 12 Bones, Smoky and the Pig for starters read more

Terrible food terrible atmosphere horrible customer service. The food is so inedible literally had to throw it out

Worst barbecue I've had in Western North Carolina. Very small portion in the sandwich and dry.

Very disappointed. The food was terrible; I didn't like it and even gave it to my dog, but he wouldn't eat it either. There was also a sign that said Muslims eat for free, but the offer wasn't honored. Feels like false advertising. read more

I hadn't been to this place for quite sometime. Once I ordered I remembered why! Grown men putting half cooked wieners on a stale bun or a half spoon of coleslaw on a plate with little chunks of over cooked fries that didn't fill a tiny tray. These men working for minimum wage because they don't know how to do anything else. The guy taking money snatched and grabbed my dollars out of my hand like he was going to turn and run. They turned up the television so loud it was hard to have a conversation. While watching a game show on TV they were so proud of themselves if they got a question right. A preschooler could have won. LOL!!! There is far better barbecue in Asheville and I recommend taking your business somewhere else ... anywhere else!!! The quality I rate Very Dissatisfied! I quantity I rate Very Dissatisfied! The ambiance NONEXISTENCE!! read more

We ordered via Uber. The broasted chicken had no taste whatsoever! No salt or seasoning. Onion rings were sooo soggy took 20 minutes to slightly crisp in the air fryer. Nothing was seasoned, no salt or seasoning on rings or fries. Ribs didn't taste good at all, dry and old tasting, took 1 bite and didn't eat any more. Even the coleslaw, warm and very bland. Would never order from them again read more

A life long Ashevillian pointed me to Little Pigs as real bbq so I headed right over for a tasty pulled pork sandwich on a bun with slaw. In addition to a nice place to get a sandwich I had a tasty traditional potato salad. Little Pigs sits at the nexus of fast food and bbq and sorta elevates both in the process. It wasn't all good though. The greasy bag of hush puppies where undercooked. I don't recommend. This spot focuses on hickory smoked pork and chicken. That's it. They got a pie and a few sides. The manager was super friendly but the teens serving the food just wanted to go home for the night. They cater! read more

Quick Summary The fried chicken is very good here and it's what I recommend to get. Good service in this fast food joint with plenty of parking Food- 4 stars BBQ combo plate- the fried chicken was very good and juicy (I ordered the thigh). I was a bit disappointed by the pulled pork though (not as much flavor as I expected). Hush puppies and coleslaw were good Service- 5 stars Pretty friendly throughout our fast food experience Bottom Line Highly recommend the fried chicken. Good spot for a quick meal read more

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The food is always delicious and given in generous portions!! The service is good. We celebrate my husband's birthday there with family every year. We love Little Pigs!! read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Our last celebration! My husband's 84th birthday! - Barbeque Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Had a great late lunch here after a long morning and afternoon at Biltmore house. For $15, I got some tasty food and a sweet tea. I particularly enjoyed the pork and the potato salad. And the tang of their house bbq sauce was delicious. It's definitely a local, no frills place, but not an overpriced downtown tourist trap either. I'll pick local and no frills every time. read more

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I enjoyed all the food we had.One of my favorite places. The Ribs were perfect The pie was fat free and sugar- free Lol

Great service and very good bbq. Very good tea!! Just needs better air conditioning, pretty warm in there.

This is the best kept secret in Asheville dining. Locals eat here regularly, some can be seen coming 2-3 times a week. I work around the corner and this is my go to lunch place for their pulled pork sandwich and hush puppies. Hopefully won't be overrun by tourists! read more

This was the best friend (boasted) chicken I've ever had in my entire life. I love the breading, seasoning, and juiciness of the chicken. The hush puppies were another of my favorite. I wasn't too crazy about the BBQ pork and ribs, but my partner loved them. I wish there were more Little Pigs BBQ locations everywhere, I think they'd do really well. The food is great and they have a system going to get the line to move fast. read more

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Great bbq joint in Asheville with a homey feel to it. Staff is very friendly, food is excellent, and you fill up quick there's so much! Great prices for the amount of food you get. Plenty of parking available, and indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Fried chicken platter, onion rings, hush puppy - Barbeque Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This is a great option for a cheap meal with good quality product. It's counter service and has been in business since 1963. It lacks for nothing as the line moved steadily, and you most definitely can tell they have their regulars. My fiancé and I split a bbq and chicken breast plate for $12 & some change. It included baked beans, potato salad, and 3 hush puppies. We subbed fries in lieu of the potato salad. With the chicken, you get choice of fried thigh or breast + dark or white meat. This is self seating. She calls out your name for your order and you pay at a separate location than from where you place your order. BBQ sauces was really good and they have them for purchase if you wish to take it home. If you're wheelchair bound, please know the bathrooms are not exactly ADA accessible. The establishment has booths on one side and table on the other. Small parking lot, but still enough for you to park. We came in at peak lunch and there were spots available. Overall, solid experience for good cheap eats. read more

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Solid basic barbecue with adequate portions and fresh food. Service was quick and friendly, while the atmosphere was your basic southern diner. Hushpuppies were my favorite part of the meal. read more

This was my first time eating here. Staff seem to be a bit preoccupied and I almost felt rushed. Either way I was getting my food to go so... The food was really good. I got a BBQ plate. I don't eat slow, so I just got extra Hush Puppies. The barbecue had a great smoky flavor. If I had one negative thing to say about the barbecue was, it was chopped up different than I'm used to. It almost looked like my mother had cut it up for me so I wouldn't choke on it. The baked beans were amazing. Hush puppies were really good as well. A tad bit greasy but overall good. I would gladly get the same thing I just got again. read more

Excellent. No leftovers. People are coming in for takeout and people are sitting in here. Always empty plates. read more

Little Pigs BBQ - Nothing. Food was excellent! - Barbeque Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I gave Little Pigs BBQ on McDowell St a 5-star rating for one main reason: they have perfected their pulled pork sandwich for decades. It's simply the best all-around sandwich--just perfect! You can't go wrong with it, and the price is unbeatable. The sandwich is just the right size, with the perfect amount of coleslaw, and packed with flavor. read more

Not many options to choose from when you come here but, rest assured, it will be good. Their bbq is amazing! The service is very fast and you'll get your food almost as soon as you order it. read more

Hello Yelpers from Asheville NC Today I wanted to experience local food as I do often when I'm on the road. As I was driving the downtown streets of Asheville, I kept my eye out for a restaurant with a lot of cars. It was a little past the lunch crowd time, so I figured if they still have cars it must be good. This is when I found little pigs barbecue. Not a fancy place on the outside and very 60's looking inside. The pork barbecue was tender and great flavor. BTW, I'm one that likes a bit more smoky flavor, but it was still good. Cole slaw, hush puppies and onion rings were good as well. The menu was simple but enough to choose from. Price point was decent! read more

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