The best place I ate at in NC The team was friendly and super on it Will recommend to anyone visiting NC read more

We have worked with OTB several times for catering events at work. Charlotte and Ben are wonderful to work with and the food is outstanding! Most recently we had the full pig-pickin' catered lunch, including fried chicken and delicious sides. The on-site OTB crew was on top of everything and managed 125+ folks coming through the line with ease. The meal was a huge hit, not only with our local team but also with the visitors from Shanghai, Germany and the West Coast. If you're looking for a great experience with catering for your next event, these folks are the ones to work with. read more

Been going here for years. Love it! Miss the fried apple sticks they used to have, but that's not going to keep me from coming back again and again read more

I don't love the parking arrangement, but people make it work. This is a very curious spot. Drive by enough times and you'll find yourself wanting to try them out. The experience is a very Southern one, without putting on any airs. This city boy has been here half a dozen times. I'm often down for good veggies, so I stop here for a couple sides and some meat. Sometimes it's hot dogs, other times it's bbq. The veggies are old school and like homemade. The dogs have great buns with body and good meat. The pulled pork sandwiches are fine. Service can be aloof or friendly, but never grouchy. Nothing is expensive except the ribs. It's a good spot that covers my needs. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Hot dogs, cabbage and string beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stopped here on a recommendation from a good friend who lived here years ago. Great atmosphere! Old-time diner. Had to wait a couple minutes to get a seat at the bar. Delicious food, great service. Made friends with a young waitress named Emma who noticed our Jeep. She got a Jeep for her birthday. We traded ducks. Will be back next year and again will be there! Great barbecue and the hush puppies were the cherry on top. read more

Delivered lunch today, a big serving of fried chicken. Nicely battered, not greasy, very meaty. A little messy and I hope my work mates excuse the wonderful smell of fried chicken because it was strong. I did have ONE of the hugh puppies and it was quite moist. Yummy. Other sides include the cole slaw (creamy, tasty) and the steamed cabbage that was delicious. Oh, I would have this again for sure. [Review 12154 overall, 1938 of 2019.] read more

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Excellent Eastern Carolina barbecue. Chopped pork is smoked to perfection! Sides are fire. And the desserts are phenomenal! Y'all gotta ask for the bread pudding! read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Chopped BBQ Pork Ben's Bangin' Baked Beans Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ordered ToGo, and the half BBQ chicken was absolutely fantastic. Okra needed a little of the salt they're putting in the pastry though. Stew, Mac, mash, and pulled pork also really. That chicken is just something else in the best of ways. read more

I had this restaurant cater an event at my business. It was 17lbs of pulled pork. The food was delivered to my place with excellent containers and utensils. I read some stupid reviews on here but all the bbq companies have some of those and I didn't know what to expect. What did I get? Holy God! This bbq was the best NC BBQ I have ever had in my life. I am not exaggerating. ALL of my customers raved about it. I didn't even need sauce for it. Delicious flavor. Moist pulled pork. I will Use this restaurant again. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Pulled pork 17lbs, and hush puppies. - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A return visit after 15+ years.. still wonderful food and great family service. So happy to see this business thriving

No frills, family fun and a solid good meal. Did I mention the hush puppy's? If you are looking for a good ole home town joint this is it. Food was sooo tasty I had trouble deciding on my piggie sandwich. While I am not a fan of vinegar based saUces, there's we're pretty good. Why Texas sweet? Nothing sweet about Texas sauces. The spicy should be texas heat. This faux pas aside, I'll be back. Chicken next time. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Let me preface this by saying I am not a BBQ expert or connoisseur, but I thoroughly enjoyed the ribs and hush puppies here - the food and the ambience are super comforting and you definitely get that small town feel. Now on to the reason I am writing this review. I came here with my parents, who are both getting up there in years. Not to get too deep into specifics but my dad can be difficult to deal with, and can sometimes be pretty haughty and condescending, which is never pleasant for anyone involved. He also likes to think he's a veteran, but he barely served. At one point our waitress asks if he was a veteran and he said yes (ugh), and he got all huffy and acted like he was the sh*t. Let me tell you this waitress handled him LIKE A CHAMP. She called him out on his attitude- it turns out SHE had served in the Army, and she dressed him down in a magnificent combination of friendliness and scorching, relentless remarks. She was SHARP. My mom and I could not contain our laughter and my dad was speechless. And then after he was sufficiently humbled she dropped the mic and gave us free desserts. He couldn't even be angry, she was so funny and on point. So let me just say that this lady is a goddess and I am forever grateful to her for handling him with such finesse and grace. I'm sorry that I didn't get her name, otherwise I'd call it out here. But she's won my business and I'll recommend this place to anyone, not just for the food, but for the amazing, down to earth, hilarious staff. Thank you! read more

I heard so much about bbq in the Carolinas that I needed try it. Ole Time Barbecue was the one that I found on Yelp while driving 80 mph as I was approaching Raleigh Durham area. Service was great. The waitress who took my order knew that I was a visitor and recommended that we try their pulled pork and fried chicken. The fried chicken was good. My wife and daughter liked it. It was nice, crunchy and had a good flavor. The pulled pork was kind of bland. It was like chopped up pork. Maybe I should've tried the ribs. One customer told me that bbq sauce was not required. I thought their bbq sauce helped it. Their portions were big. The sides were good. The hush puppies were oblong. The Brunswick stew was nice and flavorful. It was a popular place with lots of people. Maybe it was me, but, I was not a fan of this kind of bbq. I prefer Texas bbq over Carolina bbq pulled pork. read more

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Atmosphere is authentic, down to earth and friendly. Service is great- no complaints. They have some of the best eastern NC barbecue in the triangle. Cole slaw is perfection, banana pudding has just enough sweetness and vanilla wafers. read more

This place is so packed. I feel like they should have a bigger location!! Old Time Barbecue was absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable. I got the fried chicken for $7.99 with mashed potatoes and macaroni! Omgolly, that was the definition of comfort food! When people describe grandma southern cooking, this is what I imagine. The chicken was fried perfectly. It was still nice and moist the chicken. The mashed potatoes were delicious and the macaroni was impeccable. My boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich with onion rings and sweet potato fries for $4.25. The sides were $1.99 each. He absolutely ate it all up. I tasted it and it was pretty good. I'm not a big BBQ person. Here in NC their BBQ has a vinegar taste to it. My boyfriend loved it so much he bought their sauce to take home! Overall for the amount of food you get and the price it's amazing! Even tho there's a wait and a bit crowded you're going to have the best service and food! Highly recommend you stopping by here! read more

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Stopped off into this authentic NC BBQ and was very happy. Ordered the pork plate which I'm told is the most popular dish in the house. Pork was nicely cooked and very moist. Had a side of okra and coleslaw with it. No complaints here and I'll be back in the future read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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If you are looking for a barbecue fix in the area, Ole Time is your spot. It's small so takeout is the more popular option. We dined in for dinner since it was empty. You start off with delicious hush puppies, we devoured them. For our meals I ordered a regular BBQ pork plate with cole slaw, boiled potatoes and green beans and my husband ordered a regular BBQ pork plate with mashed potatoes and green beans. The food was good just not the best. I also was not a fan that none of the staff members were wearing masks. read more

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This spot is off Hillsborough st. As it meets Cary. The parking in general is pretty good, but make sure to keep watch if you go at night because visibility can be tricky with the car lot nearby. Setting was spaced and at midday we weren't worried about being too near other patrons. The owners are close to celebrating 28-years and their passion is clear. They wore full clear masks, and made efforts even with delivering silverware in packets- thank you. Drinks- they off PEPSI products which is rare even though it was created in NC; fun fact I'm not sure everyone knew. This made my day and of course I had to indulge the Diet Pepsi. The chicken was moist, and they worked with me to not use the sauce; because I have a sugar intolerance. The skin was crisp without being overdone. I did hope for a tad bit more seasoning, but overall a solid choice I should have put the mild vinegar sauce over it my fault. The chopped chicken was hard to resist- I don't typically eat pork, so I just tried a bit. This was my guests first time trying eastern style they may need to try other meat types; and overall enjoyed. All in all, this is a good place to pick up a decent plate of bbq eastern style; and will be back for sure! read more

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Visiting family and they raves about this place and it was really good. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing. I will be back before we leave. read more

Excellent BBQ! Atmosphere was so cozy and staff very friendly. Looking forward to going back.

I was down in Cary/Raleigh, NC for a wedding....Had afternoon/lunch time to myself and wanted to find a local joint to try. Google maps search for local restaurants around me showed this place close by....Drove up, outside feel had me excited, and entering even more so, a very quaint place, with history you could feel by the decor and layout. You could just tell this was a favored place for local patrons. Looking at the menu, I asked about Brunswick Stew as I have never tried. Upon explanation I decided to try the BBQ Pork, Brunswick Stew, Green Beans and Fried Okra....They throw in a few finger type hush puppies. They asked if I wanted mild or spicy BBQ sauce, I said one of each to try please. Upon returning to the hotel I ate a few of the hush puppies on the way, very good flavor imo. Unfortunately, upon getting back to my room and opening the container, the look of the BBQ Pork looked like mush, very over shredded from what I was expecting. The taste....not good, very bland with not a lot of flavor, and the two types of "BBQ Sauce" were watery and lacked BBQ flavor imo, for a few minutes I actually wondered if they put shredded chicken in by accident.... The fried Okra was good, the Green Beans very good. The Brunswick stew was good as well, but with nothing to compare it too I can't say if it's a good "Brunswick Stew" or not. Bottom line, majorly disappointed in the BBQ Pork flavor. I like BBQ Pork that's shredded into larger chunks of pork, not to the point of being mush. There was also zero smoked flavoring, like they just cooked it in an oven. I would not go back to this place again. Maybe this is a type of "BBQ Pork" some people like (bland), but it definitely isn't for me. read more

This place was amazing! The service is wonderful and the food was delicious. Loved the vibe in here is very homey. Reminds me of a small town bbq joint. This is definitely a place I will be returning to frequently. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Hand Chopped BBQ Pork Sandwich Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing food! Never disappoints! I Recommend to try their hush puppies they're amazinggg!!

In Raleigh for business and found Ole Time Barbecue. The barbecue and service are both outstanding. One person in our party had chicken as well as the chopped barbecue and it looked amazing. Well worth a visit if you're in or near Raleigh. read more

Carolina BBQ at its finest! The small things that make a big impact is best described here. Friendly staff in this little gem!

Excellent service. Excellent food, best authentic NC BBQ in the triangle. Highly recommend, seating can be tight but it is well worth it. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Brunswick Stew, Coleslaw, BBQ Pork and 1/4 Fried Chicken Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Any place that starts off with a basket of hush puppies when you sit down is my type of joint! I really came here for the chopped bbq pork plate and boy did it hit the spot. Tender, juicy, and just a bit of tang from the vinegar sauce. Also tried the fried chicken, but I would say stick with the pork. Also got a banana pudding to go and it made a great dessert when we ate the leftovers the next day. Retro looking restaurant with friendly service, give this place a try! read more

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Best BBQ, cole slaw and hush puppies in the area. Not a chain. The real deal. We had it catered for a family reunion. 5 stars from all.

Eastern North Carolina BBQ at its best, the hush puppies are fantastic as well, small family place and the service is always with a smile.

Went to Ole Time Barbecue before a concert in raleigh. The staff is small but extremely friendly. The lady in charge ensured they lived up to their motto of never ending iced tea- great service. Iced tea fresh and clear. The food was excellent. With my condition I could only finish about a third of my 1/2 rack of ribs and BBQ plate, and basically had three meals off that order! Hushpuppies were excellent. My wife thought her BBQ was great as well. Best ribs I have had outside of Robinsons Ribs in Oak Park IL. Incredible stream of folks from all walks of life coming in for take out, home delivery, and eat in, so folks clearly like this place! The ambiance is truly old time neighborhood and easy to settle into. Both their sweet and hot sauces were great. I did favor the sweet. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside however, the inside is a blast from the past. The odds and ends collected over the years are unique. The most important thing I look at are service and of course, the quality of the food. The staff are friendly and seem to sense when I need something. I had a pork plate and it was wonderful. It is one of the best BBQ'd pork I've had. I'm going back soon. read more

So you plan a trip to Raleigh-Durham in large part to get some good bbq and you stack up your list of spots to hit up. But you overlook one. You Yelp search the best food near your hotel, out of curiosity, and you discover that Old Time BBQ is right across the street. If this is your first time in the South this place will give you the full experience. Place your order of a large amount of food for $10.99 and then receive a huge plate of the best warm hush puppies I've ever had. Order a drink and your cup will never go empty. Now for the food. We ordered a large "BBQ plate" (BBQ means pulled pork) and added a side. The sides were good, especially the collard greens. The "BBQ" was as advertised. Out of the three BBQ joints we hit up, this one had the most moist NC vinegar flavor. Perfectly moist. They also make very tasty BBQ and hot sauces if you want to change it up. We had a bunch of hush puppies left because we wanted to save room for our second bbq lunch (which was more well known but we preferred OTB), so we asked to wrap it up. Instead they made us fresh ones, and then offered to fill up a soda cup for the road. Aside from wishing that we had not booked two BBQ spots for lunch that day so we could have tried more, my only regret is that I did not buy a T-shirt to show off to my Philly friends. Real deal. 5 stars. Best of the three joints we hit up, and the others were damn good as well. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Large BBQ plate with mac, collards, and cole slaw and hush puppies- $10.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've been meaning to come here since I moved here but never got the chance. Glad I finally did! The inside reminds me of my favorite hole in the wall spots growing up. The waitresses are so sweet and service was quick and easy. The food was great! Two type of sauces on the table and everyone gets a basket of hush puppies - can't go wrong. Also - highly highly recommend the banana pudding, it was amazing and just made that afternoon. Can't wait to go back. read more

First stop in raleigh straight from airport around 12 pm for lunch Saturday. Old school diner style spot . Gives a nostalgic feel . The place is small (6-7 tables and 5 bar seating). Got my complimentary hush puppies made of corn which are lil sweet and pretty good like corn bread.Ordered the Classic combo( Chopped BBQ & Fried Chicken) with 2 sides( collard greens & BBQ baked beans). Hush puppies have been refilled too. The BBQ had more vinegary tinge to it which is not really my type. Fried chicken and the sides are good. Pros: ------- Quick Service Friendly Staff Decent Food Free Parking Close to Airport Not expensive Cons: ---------- None to me ( But not returning coz I don't like the vinegar flavor ) . Give it a shot. You might like it. read more

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This place was EPIC. The chopped pork was tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The hush puppies made me wish I lived in Raleigh. The atmosphere and service at the family owned restaurant was top notch. This is the "local place" everyone wishes they had in their backyard. This is a must have, go-to spot on the national barbecue tour. read more

Ole Time Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Really good bbq served here with a very friendly staff. Hush puppies were complimentary and had a hint of onion . Sweet tea was super good. The building is small and understated when you arrive. Don't let that discourage you from visiting. We enjoyed our lunch and the prices are very fair. read more

Perfect NC BBQ and southern sides. I love the boiled cabbage. Haven't tried their breakfast menu.

Best Eastern NC BBQ In Raleigh I have yet to get a bad meal here. If you do not like vinegar based BBQ then this is NOT the place for you. The place is small, so I plan - I arrive early to get a seat, otherwise, I'll be waiting in a line out the door (kind of like going to the Roast Grill hot dog place) for a period of time. I'm a fan of their high speed wireless security too. Service is very personable and very southern. If something is wrong with an order, I just let them know and they make it right. Prices are VERY reasonable. read more

You know you've found a good barbeque place when the Sherrif is in line in front of you. That happened to me at Ole Time. My personal favorites are the perfectly cooked pulled pork (with hush puppies and sweet tea of course) and the fried chicken. The hubby also likes their chicken pastry (a stew) and their ribs. This is a mostly family run place and they care about their product. I cannot recommend Ole Time enough! Stop reading this review and go get some barbeque! Note: Ole Time is closed on Sundays and very busy when there is a game at the nearby arena(s). read more

Ole Time Barbecue - A busy Friday evening! - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

For starters - we had breakfast, not barbecue. Ok - so while I wasn't afraid of hostility, I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of their mannerisms with this being our first time from reading the reviews. But service was very good and everyone from our server to cashier was very sweet and called us "hon." Walking in is a little bit like walking into a time warp. It's a very small country diner sort of place with squeaky booths, wood paneling, and banjos on the wall along with their vintage collection of knick knacks and pigs. I was expecting the coffee to be the usual burnt, coffee-flavored water that's been sitting out too long that you typically find at a lot of breakfast places. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that it had some muscle and certainly adequate. Breakfast options were classic and affordable. I ordered a 2 egg breakfast plate plus a pancake, hub got French toast and bacon a la carte, and kid got one of two options for kids. The "extras" items were very affordable and plentiful, and hub decided to get himself a pancake after trying a nibble of mine. Pancakes were larger than what I expected and fluffy with a slight crust on the outside - perfect. Portions were generous, and as it took a bit longer than a lot of chains that crank out breakfasts like a warehouse, I really think they cooked everything to order, as everything was hot and fresh. Eggs over medium had gushy yolks and fully cooked whites and bacon was crispy. I'd love to try lunch or dinner there, and we will definitely go back for breakfast in the future. read more

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