So happy to find a local bbq, selling great tasting meat to enjoy seated and togo. I ate the grilled cheese brisket inside to enjoy the country vibe. It reminds me of Texas and can taste the 14 hours of smoky flavor. I took a smokehouse burger and wagyu beef togo and found them still warm after a 20 minute walk. They were so flavorful for simple dishes. The only challenge is price, so I cannot imagine coming by so often. The staff were very friendly and offered military discount! I would come again with friends! read more

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I ordered the mac and cheese bowl with BBQ brisket...not happy...food was served cold they overcharged for the slaw which was good but they need to show the staff how to properly cut meat... Show needs work guys..had your fried catfish sandwich and it was delicious..not happy with this one.. Chef J.Lewis Jr. (Retired) read more

New to the area. The lady at the register was so rude unbelievable. Spent $75 for two adults and a kids grilled cheese. Tried to ask questions about the menu and pricing and I have never been treated like that before. I definitely will not be back to this place. I was going eat there, but I kept getting dirty Looks from the register lady after I left a $10 tip for her to do absolutely nothing. So I asked for my food to go. And she got an attitude about that. the sliced brisket was bland had no flavor. The grilled cheese bread was burnt. so sad. read more

Yum!!! I saw this place when I pulled into my hotel last night but it was late. Planned to stop in today after work. I am thrilled I did. My pulled chicken and Brussels were absolutely delicious. Corn bread, too. So good that I also placed a to go order for my lunch tomorrow. Friendly staff. Plenty of seating. Extensive menu. Perfect experience. I come to the base several times a year. This place is going on my list of "my visit"s when in town! read more

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Came here with my husband for a quick bite before going on base. Prices are decent, people are very nice, food on point! The only reason why I gave this a 4 was because there were 2 annoying flies around bothering us. Definitely coming back here again! read more

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The pulled pork sandwich I had was really good! The Mac and cheese was not my favorite. The employees weee really nice! The place was clean. It wasn't to pricey! I recommend! read more

There are several locations of this restaurant. If you're looking for real authentic barbecue I would not set the bar high for this restaurant. It's mediocre at best. The chicken was ok, the collard greens lacked flavor and the beans were bland. If you need a quick bite have at it but I won't return. read more

The only reason I gave this place 3 stars because they have outstanding staff other than that. Not so much. It smells really great when we came in, and my brother was super excited to eat here as his friends had spoken about it before. They all ordered different things like brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, and some type of sliced meat sandwich. My dad was mad the the brisket and cornbread (they were dry) but thought the sides were okay. All the sandwich folks thought it was okay. I tried the catfish, with collards and Mac & cheese. The catfish was seasoned. Okay. But I could taste that strange taste of the actual meat when it isn't washed and brined, just right. The mac and cheese was okay, but the collard greens were not. Spicy, salty, sweet, tangy, and twangy at the same time. I ended up swapping them out for the potato chips, which were pretty tasty. Maybe it was an off day, not sure. read more

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Service here is exceptional. The workers were all busy whether it was cooking, cleaning, taking orders, running food, & decorating for Halloween. They were are very friendly & so accommodating. Food is definitely good & the ambiance is clean inside, festive & offers plenty of seating. Condiments are self serve & you have 3 options of BBQ sauce at each table (my favorite was the kicked up BBQ because it had a little heat to it & was thicker in texture then the other 2 options which appeared a little too runny for my liking but also were tasty). The star of the show were the sweet chili Brussel sprouts. They were delicious. I thought the cornbread was dry & bland as was the Mac & cheese. The pulled pork was flavorful but also needed the extra bbq sauce to finish it off. Great little stop across the street from the military base. I definitely will be back to try some other options because the service alone was worth it. A little pricey for BBQ but worth it because the portions are huge & they offer military discount. read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - Pulled pork, sweet chili brussel sprouts, Mac & cheese, & cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey

This place is pretty dang good. I visited here from California and Texas and I recommend this place for a barbecue. I got the brisket, chopped and the sliced brisket. They were delicious. I also got the catfish as well and it was great every single time. Even the coleslaw is good as well. Make sure you stop here in five days. I ate here three times. read more

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Bought ribs, brisket sandwiches, pulled pork sandwich. The food was served quickly and efficiently. Wait staff was very nice. Country feel, always nice to stop buy for some yummy bbq! read more

Some of the best BBQ anywhere Including KC Memphis Or Texas It is by Base so those airman get a treat read more

I'm from Texas and I love BBQ! I had the 3 plate with brisket, wagyu sausage, and ribs. The food was absolutely amazing 100% recommend. The price is awesome as well. In Texas you are looking at paying $70-$80 for less portions than what we given here. I paid about $40 for 3 plate, Cole slaw, and a drink. For people complaining you have no idea how good you have it to have such a great spot with amazing food, reasonable pricing, and great customer service. This place is so freaking good that I'd hop on a plane again just to eat here. read more

The food was good but 70$ for a chicken sandwich and burger and French fries with a scoop of pulled pork on them is ridiculous now I see why the place is always empty I can only imagine what it costs a family of 4 to eat there read more

This is by far the most disgusting food I have ever had. My husband ordered the dry rub wings, garlic parmesan wings, brisket, Mac & cheese and greens. None of it was edible. The dry rub tastes like chip seasoning. The garlic parm were drenched in oil. The brisket had an odd sweet taste. The mac was gritty and bland. The greens were just nasty. I wouldn't eat here again even if it was free. read more

Great food, my go to BBQ spot nearby BUT, they raised their prices and you get less food now. To top it off the customer service went down too. It's like they put all their money into the packaging... I recently ordered $75 worth of food and they forgot the meat for the "two meat platter" we ordered. when I called they argued Amongst themselves for a minute even admitting it was still on the counter. When I asked if I could come pick up the food they said they were already closed and that they would process my refund the next day. the next day I called in the afternoon to check on the status of the refund. they tell me they would leave a note for the manager. I give them a few days I call again to check on the status of my refund again they tell me it has been processed. I call today a full week later and ask about my refund and finally they process it I came through immediately. They only refunded me partially for the item we didn't get!? I won't be returning until they make things right. Check your to go order the staff might need dinner. read more

It's been years since I've been there, the menus changed a bit, but the food is still delicious. Not a fancy place, but cozy inside if you want to eat in. Great tasting BBQ from ribs to brisket to chicken. The spicy barbecue sauce is delicious on their smoked wings. Could not complain about anything. Service is great fast and friendly. read more

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I really enjoy the food. And just as important, the staff is friendly and provide great service

They give the biggest sandwiches we got the pulled chicken this time and their potato salad is amazing. The brownies are amazing. Also, my husband eats them though I didn't get a chance to get one. They're very clean and you get what you pay for the people are so sweet there too. I Think they make their own brioche bread there. It wasn't sloppy it was boxed very nice for me to take back to the hotel. And it was right next-door so I didn't have to go too far and leave my husband alone. The seating in there are so pretty. The hey Siri, what does ambiance is so nice. it was so nice to go to dinner. We haven't had a chance to do that often to sit down at a restaurant. My husband has been disabled for a year. It was his first outing and it was perfect. read more

Got take out. Everything was awesome and a lot of food. I'm not a chicken person but hubbies chicken was delish. Everything was so good. Brussels sprouts some of the best I've ever had. Will def order again read more

- im not sure what happened here but this was the worst fried chicken sandwich ive ever had. Maybe the grease was burned. Tastes horrible. Tasted burnt. No flavor. Cole slaw was terrible. And for $15?? Very disappointed. read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - Nashville Hot Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey

Just got BBQ!!! Service was great , classic dishes did not disappoint , Reasonably priced

Are you looking for good BBQ that will leave you full and requiring a box to go? Then you have found the spot! Bbq is a hard find for me, but then Local Smoke was recommended to me. & now I know why! Flavorful, great options, the meat isn't dry and you leave happy! Place is clean, the dining area, restrooms and how the food is served. Must try place! I had some for leftovers, and even after warming it up - it was still so good!! read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - tables and chairs - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey

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Pricey, but was better this time around with beef. Burger + chips + Fountain Water less than $13. read more

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Was really looking forward to good bbq but was disappointed. The pulled pork was okay, chopped brisket was nothing to write home about, catfish was at least catfish. Baked beans and fries were good and I recommend them. Mac n cheese was very disappointing, $22 for a quart and I've had boxed Mac n cheese that was way better. The staff and service were great but doesn't make up for the food. I wouldn't recommend this establishment for the lack of quality with the higher prices you pay. read more

For NJ BBQ, this place was pretty bomb. I've been to North Carolina and Georgia so I've had my taste of southern BBQ and this place does not disappoint. First of all, the portions are huge, it is definitely bang for your buck. I ordered half a chicken, ribs, mac and cheese, and onion rings. The white meat on the chicken was super juicy, and not dry at all. The ribs were tender, falling off the bone. Mac and cheese were flavorful and the onion rings were huge! We also got the bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeno poppers as an appetizer/side. I highly recommend it! I will definitely be returning again :) read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with this BBQ. I got the combo with chopped brisket, pulled pork, bbq baked beans and Mac n cheese. The brisket was a little dry, not my favorite. It had more of a pot roast taste than bbq taste. The pulled pork was great. Very flavorful. The Mac n cheese and baked beans were very good. They have multiple sauces that you can put on things. I thought they were all flavorful and great. The restaurant is clean, well organized and the food comes out fairly quickly. They have free wifi that works pretty well. read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - Combo plate with chopped brisket and pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey

My husband and I recently went here for lunch while attending a class at the local military base. The majority of patrons were military members. The service was fast and food was fantastic. We would go back again !!! read more

Came for dinner and tried to order not one, not two, but three different meats before they finally had something in stock. After I chose a different meal in all, turns out I paid 18$ for pit fries, it was the smallest plate of fries with a SMALL amount of chicken . Overpriced &underrated. Would not waste your money here . read more

Over priced. $42 for 2 sandwiches with 1 side each and fountain drinks. Ants on the table and bathroom had no hand soap. Up charge for everything. Menu is confusing. Not what it used to be. And that price was with military discount! read more

I've eaten BBQ in a few states. This BBQ is not up to standard. This is what I found: 1. The cashier got my order wrong. I asked for fatty brisket and they gave me shredded and dry brisket. The Brisket wasn't sliced which is what I expected. Also, she assumed I wanted the brisket plate, which I didn't. I wanted to order by the pound. 2. I ordered the fried pickles. For $7.50, the price did not match the serving. I got 7 small pieces. The sauce to wasn't anything spectacular. 3. The brisket came served with BBQ sauce on top. No top BBQ restaurant would hide the flavor of their meat with sauce. I should be able to taste the flavor and add sauce if I want to. read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - My dry meat came served with BBQ sauce on top. The brisket did not have any bark and did not have any smoked taste.Highly disappointed. - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey

Dude I stopped by to check out what my wife was talking about because I couldn't find a place close enough but I got one now. It didn't last long enough for me to take a picture. I got the Brussels sprouts and sliced brisket and the poppers. It slaps. I'll grab pictures on my next run in which will be very soon! read more

Over the years this establishment has declined in quality/value. The meat is cold, dry and flavorless. Portion size doesn't justify the cost. Sauce on the table is mediocre. $20+ for two small servings of subpar "bbq" is ridiculous. The only reason this restaurant survives is it's location. You'd be better off buying something frozen at the grocery store. read more

I was never a fan of BBQ until I ate here. Great food and service. They also have a location on Rt. 35, Sea Girt, NJ (but only take out or delivery). read more

First time being at this place and man oh man was it amazing, I got the three meat plate with the 11 dollar two side combo and a drink and my mom got the pulled pork sandwich and my dad got the three meat plate also, the food was excellent and hot and fresh and was worth the money spent read more

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Coincidentally ended up at this spot 6 years after my first and only visit! It delivered tasty BBQ and a variety of options for a decent price. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and my mom the 2 meat platter of beef brisket and ribs. My sandwich was a slight bit dry BUT that's where they're side sauces come in handy and once I generously doused some sweet Carolina sauce, my mouth was in heaven; but I will say the brioche bun was disappointing. As for my mother's platter, she thoroughly enjoyed with no complaints. The young gentleman at the register was friendly and courteous (make sure to tip), the rest of the staff seemed more or less disinterested. The facilities were generally good, could use a little more cleaning and AC was lacking a little but overall it all matched a "dive" vibe where you go for good grub and not fanciness of surroundings. Would recommend and return overall! read more

I would to inform you of the most horrendous restraint experience, I've ever had at a restraint in Wrightstown, NJ. I ordered St. Ribs(4 bones), 2 pieces of southern fried chicken, collard greens, potatoes salad, and corn bread. The chicken and the ribs were super greasy and dried out. I didn't try the greens and potatoes salad, but because of the meats I probably won't. As for the corn bread, they never packed it. I pay 62.03, for this crap. And they that they rewarded for excellence, for their for their food. Don't be fooled by them, apparently not everyone can prepare BBQ. Let close, so that I may go throw up. That's my advice. I give them a star rating of minus 5(if there was a way I could go them a lower star rating, I would, but least they could be given, is (1) star. But I would if I could because, the food was piss poor. I know I won't Probably if they changed it into a garbage dump, and sold it garbage. read more

Food is very good. Prices have gotten out of control though. Used to be able to get a platter of meats and 2 sides. Now everything is a la cart. My picture is $26 worth of food. Each side is supposed to come with 2 pieces of cornbread as well and we only got one. The value just isn't there anymore. read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - $26 for this. - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey

Local Smoke BBQ's food & service is top notch. Orders are made family-style, so we enjoy this place for take-out nights or even last-minute catering for gatherings with family and friends. I recommend the Beef Brisket and Texas BBQ for main courses, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the slow cooked BBQ meats. As for sides: Brussel Sprouts, Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos, and Sweet Potato French Fries. Yes, Brussel Sprouts-- you won't be disappointed! The sauce they are covered in is absolutely delicious. All food is always perfectly cooked. This restaurant is also a good option if you eat gluten-free because the meat is served separate from buns. Their online menu also notes meals that are GF. read more

I should of listened to my husbands co workers when I mentioned ordering from here. They said stay away... I said "well the Yelp reviews are good soooo they must be good." Everything was DRY. Sliced brisket dry, literally like dog food. My dog did finish it for me since I couldn't. The chicken half was OK, prob the best thing I got/tried. Pulled pork and the ribs were also dry as heck!! Like hay! Mac and cheese was mushy and had the mouth feel of mashed potatoes. Brussels we're like burnt and shaved pieces not actual brussels. Sweet potato fries were ok, soggy. Corn bread was also sadly dry as well. I ordered extra pieces of that too bc I love corn bread. We ordered the bacon wrapped jalapeños and they're the size of your thumb. And had little to no flavor and honestly tasted off. Don't do it, don't try it. Don't be fooled by the 4 stars and Good yelp reviews. Better off going to mission bbq!!! read more

Local Smoke BBQ - Cookstown - brisket........ gross and dry. - Barbeque Near Me - Cookstown, New Jersey