Really good sides and sauces. Could use a little more seasoning but beyond that overall a true 4 out of 5

Decided to try Noble Smoke while visiting Optimist Hall. I got the 1/4 lb of brisket and collard greens. I was hoping for my brisket to be more tender and juicy. However, the sauces here are solid! I also enjoyed the collard greens which were made to my liking. I don't think the price is worth what you get for the small portion sizes. read more

Noble Smoke - Prime Beef Brisket - 1/4 lb. - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The prices are outrageous. The burnt end 1/4 lb was good with the three sauces were the sweet Smokey sauce. The lex sauce is way off from Lexington sauce to me.. and the other one was just hot. I don't like hot. But now the coleslaw was another story not good tasted like a bite of mayonnaise and it wasn't good Adderall very playing I did not even taste the cabbage read more

Noble Smoke - Quarter pound beef brisket burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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TOP NOTCH, every bit of it! Josue was a very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The macaroni is a MUST and the brisket was also delicious! I snagged a banana pudding to go as well, can't wait to try it. Ps- I used to work for The Monks, I loved seeing the hat tips all over. read more

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This location in the Optimist food hall we pretty good and the main reason I went to the Optimist Hall. The reviews of the Pessimist Food Hall weren't that great, so I made the right choice coming here. I am always on a quest for melt-in-your-mouth, moist, flavorful beef brisket and this hit all the marks. It pulled apart like an accordion (the first sign of deliciousness), had a beautiful pink smoke ring, and not too much or too little fat. Yaas! 5 Stars on the brisket, but you do pay a premium for it. They don't have any type of combo platter or anything, and you just order everything a la carte. That's why it adds up. It's probably the first BBQ place I've been to which does that. I added a Pork Taco ($4), Banana Pudding ($5), Mac N Cheese ($5) to my $12 Brisket (1/4 lb) and that adds up, especially with a fountain soda pop (which had free refills so that was good). $30 Lunch? Everything was good but you do need to be a Noble Aristocrat type to make many return visits. It's aptly named due to the price! read more

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We shared a brisket sandwich with fries, and some sliced turkey and coleslaw. We also tried the macaroni and cheese which was the best I've ever had. Everything was delicious. read more

Noble Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came in for a late dinner to unfortunately find they were out of brisket, wings, and mac & cheese. I ended up ordering the pulled chicken and a side of fries. Everything here is à la carte and they don't provide the usual BBQ extras like pickles or bread. My food was ready in about three minutes, which was impressively fast. The pulled chicken was flavorful and enjoyable, but the fries were underwhelming. They were lukewarm, like they had been sitting out for a while. Would come back earlier next time to try their brisket! read more

Noble Smoke - Pulled chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Noble Smoke located in the Optimist food court Charlotte NC. Food: The smoke turkey is the star, juicy and tender with a light hint of smoke. The brisket was tender and what you expect your brisket to taste like however in this instant the fat cap was extra thick. The pulled Chicken was dry... I tried to eat it with the sides nevertheless just couldn't finish it. Service: The people behind the counter were so friendly and patient, they took the time to answer our questions also let us do a couple substitutions. Ambiance: Noble Smoke is in a huge food court with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating, serving all different kinds of food. read more

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I was looking forward to a nice brisket lunch. When I placed my order for brisket I was truly disappointed to find one slice of meat in a covered container. $12.00 for this one slice! The taste was good with their sauce but it was a bit fatty. It's unfortunate. They should set the expectation when ordering. Never again. read more

Noble Smoke - The front of their food location at Optimist Hall - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The original pit master is a legend, what we are eating now is a watered down version of the original recipe. The current pit masters and cooks are putting out a blah version of BBQ. Lazy, just lazy, lost the passion lost the drive for excellence. Any lower and you might as well put Golden Arches over the door. The sauce is again, so close to great. The sauce 19, needs more refinement and less raw flavor, you need to get to sauce 29. If you know good BBQ you know what I'm saying, if you don't, this place is fantastic!! read more

Every time I come here I remember how much I love it! Great food, great mission for the company. Love it, sauces are on point and brisket is the best I've ever had. Service is professional and personal. They can get busy but they will get you in and out. Would definitely recommend checking this place out. Best in Charlotte Nc! read more

What to choose ..what to choose...optimist hall has a lot of interesting venders to pick from. This time I went with the classic noble smoke. I've never had this location, we frequent the one off of freedom drive. I appreciate that this smaller installment offers 1/2 pounds of ribs which the other location doesn't. They were amazing as always and a nice treat, I probably wouldn't do this often because it is 14 dollars for just 3 ribs. But nonetheless the ribs were fall off the bone and Smokey delicious. The Brussel sprouts were lacking seasoning and weren't as crispy as I hoped for, but were still good. Fries were good and well seasoned as always. read more

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You could easily slap somebody over this food I God the pulled chicken sandwich, Mac and Cheese, and Brussels. The Mac picture looks underwhelming, but it is packed with flavor. Several sauce a to choose from to elevate your meal. Would definitely go again! read more

Noble Smoke - Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

very juicy brisket, good mac, i could of had better fries but they were ok...onion rings thin but nice, also had the burger that was my favorite. read more

First time at Optimist Hall, a very pleasant space, first time at Noble Smoke. Late afternoon on a Tuesday so very uncrowded yet busy enough to not feel empty. My food was ready very quickly. I had the brisket sandwich. All I can say is, this was the most flavorful, tenderest, MEATIEST brisket I've ever had! The choices of sauces were also great, a wide array of spiciness that can accommodate anyone's tastes, even my cayenne-averse spouse. The only downside is that it was so good I'm afraid that the next time we're there it'll be hard to get myself to try other items on their menu, much less the many other offerings at Optimist Hall. read more

The brisket is a winner. Great flavor. Doesn't need the delicious sauce options, but the sweet citrus one was my favorite. Pickled veggies were crisp and well seasoned. Mac and cheese was a little grainy and bland. Kind staff and quick turnaround. read more

Noble Smoke is a must try. Their Smoked turkey was some of the best I have ever had and the potato salad was absolutely fantastic. We also tried their banana pudding which I would also definitely recommend. It was creamy and had an authentic banana flavor (there were actual banana chunks which I appreciated). Overall, a 10/10. read more

Noble Smoke in Optimist Hall was great. Fast and courteous service. Self-serve drink station. Excellent smoky pork on a soft bun. Creamy, sweet white slaw. Thanksgiving-level macaroni and cheese. Super sweet tea. Great vibes in the Adirondack chairs outside on the turf. All-around excellent experience. read more

Noble Smoke - Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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visited the noble smoke in optimist hall today, service was quick & the cashier was very helpful with suggestions on what to order. our food came out in under five minutes and we sat at the counter where the food is also served. it was nice that they had counter space specifically for their patrons, because it can be hard to find a table in optimist on a busy day. what we ordered: brisket sandwiches- delicious flavorful, tender brisket on a soft bun. complimented by their signature bbq sauces. really good! collards- a tad bit sweet, but good if that's what you're into mac & cheese- not my favorite mac & cheese, this was just ok. not solid enough for a baked mac to me. banana pudding- 10/10 sooooooo good! if you get anything from this review, get the banana pudding! read more

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Spent 40 dollars ordering food, called ahead of time to request they include barbecue sauce, was told to give my name and they would include sauce, waited 60 mins for delivery, no barbecue sauce. read more

The brisket sandwich tasted great. I wish it was a little bigger. The collard greens were alright but not the best tasting in Charlotte, NC. It was an order, pay, and pick up type place. read more

Yummo! Try the onion rings as a side. I had the pork BBQ sandwich! Generous portion (couldn't eat it all). Comes with slaw (a must). Great craft beer. The seating area behind the hostess station was quite loud, closer to kitchen & outside not as noisy. Great service! Will be back! read more

Noble Smoke is one of the places I frequent when I go to Optimist Hall. I almost always get smaller orders of the prime beef brisket and potato salad. I generally order online from my table, and go grab my food whenever it's ready. There are places to sit at the counter, but because of the foot traffic through the general area at Optimist, I prefer a table. I like that they leave a place for you to request modifications when you're ordering online, and they try to accommodate them when they can. For example, I requested a leaner cut of meat if they had it available. They always add the potato salad to my bag after I get there so it doesn't get too warm. I've also tried their chopped Cheshire pork when they were out of brisket for the night (it was late), and that was great too. I usually get at least two of the sauces they have in their self-serve area. Their team has been friendly each time I've gone, and I've never had a bad experience there. Their food and service are consistently great! read more

Noble Smoke - Prime Beef Brisket - 1/4 lb and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Workers were polite. But I paid $18 for a little container of Mac n cheese, 3 tiny slices of brisket, and a water cup. And the brisket pieces happened to be pure fat... I was so disappointed. read more

Noble Smoke - Prime Beef Brisket - 1/4 lb. Mac-n-Chz - Barbeque Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food came fast but tasted fresh! Wings were cooked to perfection and sides were flavorful. I would definitely come back

The brisket cheese fries and pulled chicken sandwich were great! We also got Brussels that paired good with the bbq aioli they give you. I would definitely come back. Nice staff and quick service! read more