Southern Coals

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As a vegetarian, mostly vegan, I can say there are options though a bit limited. I just had some fried okra and a piece of cornbread. The cashier and manager insisted I try the cornbread and I'm glad I did. It was the best I've had in a long time. The rest of our dinner party got a variety of things from hash and rice to the brisket platter, ribs and chicken. They all cleaned their plates and enjoyed every morsel. I loved the sauces at the tables as well. This place has a family friendly environment , great for groups or solo meals. I recommend visiting if you're in the mood for bbq. read more

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We tried this restaurant for the first time last week. The brisket is amazing. So much flavor. The service was great. It was easy to order. We got take out so didn't eat inside the restaurant but the vibe inside is great. It's a calm yet family friendly environment. Will be going back! read more

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I ordered 3 days in advance. They lied said they called Me But no they did not!!! Just dishonest. I'm so dissatisfied because I have Ben a valued customer for years!!! Just a simple call is all I needed. But they cancelled the whole order!! Bad!!!!! read more

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Pulled up and there were friends of workers blasting music in the parking lot with megaphones but I do not blame the restaurant for that but it did make the whole experience a little more frustrating. when we waked in we weren't greeted and after our order we payed over $30 for two meals and the food wasn't even that good. Was still hungry afterward and I have never finished a meal anywhere else. I regret coming here for this price especially knowing there are much better restaurants in the area for the same price or less. Extremely disappointed read more

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Called to get an order for pick up on a Thursday at 1630 and was on hold for 15-20 mins. No one came back and I hung up, called back and went straight to voice mail. Ok they are busy. I went to the store to order my food. NO customers in the place, 3 employees with two play fighting behind the counter. I ordered my first meal and was told they don't have tater and gravy. I showed the employee the menu and she said they still don't have it. I ordered a sausage dog, and they didn't have any sausage. I tried to order brisket, and they said it wasn't ready yet. Finally, I asked for the boss and told him everything and all he could say was It looks like we are having a day, and we will try to do better. Terrible customer service. Everyone including the manager needs to be fired. read more

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Not a good experience. We arrived at 7:25pm, Thursday, 8-21, well before closing time. The semi-snarly cashier said hello and asked if we were eating in or carrying out (eating in...at first). Two things to know for ordering: SC charges a fee for credit card payment; withhold providing a tip until AFTER your meal. The meals arrived quickly, but with the sides mixed up. No big deal, but the server didn't notice. Staff started clean-up at 7:40 which wasn't too surprising since we were the only two customers. The Good: entrees, sides, and cornbread all tasted very good. But wait.... The Bad #1: meat entrees (ribs, brisket, pulled pork) were very, VERY dry. Collards tasted good, but were dry--at first I was pleased they weren't soupy. Baked beans were ok, and could've been out of a can of high quality. The Bad #2: Salt and pepper shakers had BBQ sauce residue on them, and the BBQ squirt containers were slippery and one leaked (the vinegar one...great stuff to have all over the table and one's arm). The Ugly #1: no one checked to see if our meals were ok, even though the order taker passed by our table twice while cleaning up. Aren't they supposed to check? Or, do servers get tips only for not dropping the food while they serve it? Just asking. The UGLY #2: The place is small, and the man and woman in the back carried on like two sailors: yelling at each other, calling each other queer, etc., and then we heard the woman discuss results of her PAP smear or to explain to the man just what a PAP smear was....great sounds for dinner ambience (NOT). Come to think of it, if the cashier had to listen to the two in the back for an entire shift, no surprise she was snarly. After the PAP smear discussion, we decided to get boxes for our food and leave. For the Bad and Ugly noted above, we recommend against this place. There are several better BBQ experiences in Fayetteville. read more

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Sabina L.

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Thanks to Yelp, this place was recommended!! Yes this is as good as everyone is saying! The place is clean and plenty of seating. The menu has a lot of choices both meats and sides. The prices are reasonable and well worth it! It is kinda hard to decide on what you want. The only thing I didn't' see on the menu was the option to pick a combo of meats. I decided on the ribs, macaroni and cheese and collards. You also have an option of cornbread or rolls which was nice. I took a bite of each and already gave them 5 stars! The meat fell of the bone, so tender and tasty! You have 3 options of sauces too! The macaroni and cheese was delicious! The greens were chopped real fine. I like mine a bit more seasoned but they still were very good. They also sell fresh pork skins that were wonderful!! I wish I would've gotten some banana pudding but that will be next time!! read more

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Michelle M.

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Food was delicious all around the table! I'll get the pork chops next time because my brother let me taste his...wow!

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Kandra A.

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The pulled chicken plate was delicious. Ordered with baked beans and mac & cheese. Service was superb. Highly recommend this place.

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Esther G.

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What happened to this place?! This used to be one of our go to places in Fayetteville. $15.86 for a tiny bowl of Brunswick stew that tasted like it was from a month ago probably reheated several times. 2 tiny dinner rolls with some dry hard brisket, a tiny cup of dry Mac and cheese that was definitely not fresh and had been reheated several times and a side of fries. The fries were good.. So sad how restaurants in this town get Fayettevilized, you would think that the owners would take more pride in the quality of their food. read more

Southern Coals - Tiny bowl of Brunswick stew that tasted like it was made a month ago $4. the fries were good - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Jasper G.

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Delicious food and extremely friendly staff! The dessert store next door is also fantastic! I highly recommend getting the brisket!

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Dusty B.

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We came here with 18 people and they were great and service was fast & friendly. The meats were great (I think we got everything on the menu between all of us!) read more

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Sky T.

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Currently, this establishment is opened with dine-in and take-out services. Decided to try out this place since I was in the mood for good ol' bbq. I ended up getting their feature of the day which was the Pulled Chicken Plate with two sides. It also came with either cornbread or a roll and I chose the cornbread. The sides I ended up getting were the macaroni and cheese and coleslaw. These were classic and as expected. The coleslaw was refreshing without being too sweet with a little tang and the mac n' cheese was nice and creamy. The cornbread was delicious too. Overall, it was just what I wanted! This place also does catering with bulk pricing for any occasion such as weddings or birthdays. Worth considering if you have an event coming up. Also, be sure to check out the dessert shop next door! Burney's Sweets and More is a great way to grab something sweet after having your meal here! read more

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Natalie W.

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I ordered it delivered. The pulled chicken was really good - moist and tender. The pork was very dry and bland. They didn't even put bbq sauce in the bag. Green beans and potato salad were nothing special. The cornbread was moist and had a nice flavor. It was just a mediocre experience, not sure I'd get back. read more

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Alexis D.

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I went to this place because of all the good reviews. The aesthetic is so super cute. The employee at the front was very attentive and greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. Now on to the food.... This pulled pork was DRYYYYY and definitely not Carolina pork. Make sure you get some sauce because you're going to need it. The collards were pulverized collards and yes, these taste like canned green beans and the potatoes need some more love too. I don't know that we will be back. read more

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Donna C.

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You can smell the smoky goodness when you step out of your vehicle. The menu is awesome. Not overly complicated. Food: is exceptional. I ordered collards , fried okra to share . Cooked to perfection. 2 pc smoked sausage had that earthy taste and lean . So check this place out if you like smoked meats, brisket is on the menu guys- go grab some . read more

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Jeff B.

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I have to give Southern Coals 5-Stars ++++. The place was immaculate from the front to the back of the restaurant. A 99 Health Grade only makes me wonder how they did get a 100 +. It has to be the cleanest restaurant I have visited in the Fayetteville area. Now for the food. The wife and I were not quite feeling Bar-b-que today but wanted to try their chicken salad. We had heard good things and we were not disappointed. I did get a sausage dog just so we could try the flavor of the sausage and sample some sauces. The sausage was good but we really enjoyed the sauces. We had a split decision at our table. My wife enjoyed the Red Neck Yum Yum (sweet) and I enjoyed the Big Daddy Hump Sauce (more like an NC BBQ sauce). We did not try the Superman Sauce. We also had an order of fried okra that was really good. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Nils S.

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Ordered delivry for a friend that had surgery. Great staff they assisted me every step of the way. Meats smoked to perfection, links just the right amount of heat. Wide assorment of sides completed meal. read more

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Missy M.

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Nice solid BBQ. My husband has been wanting to try brisket since moving to NC. Most places serve just pork and chicken. I ordered the 2 piece smoked sausage meal with fried okra and potato salad,and he ordered the brisket with Mac n cheese and fries. The Mac n cheese was a bit dry but tasty. They offer 3 different sauces, just wished they labeled them. But nice solid place and we will probably return. read more

Southern Coals - 2 piece smoked sausage with fried okra and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Deborah D.

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Not impressed. My chicken breast was ok, but hubby's rack of ribs was dry and lacked flavor. Boiled potatoes watery. Mac and cheese meh. Corn bread nothing special. But they were busy. Lots of takeout. So guess it was maybe just us. read more

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Kara T.

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Great BBQ! Delicious ribs, perfectly moist and seasoned, made even better with the BBQ sauce. Fantastic pulled chicken and pulled pork (I liked the chicken best), with a very large portion that I couldn't finish. Meals come with 2 sides and cornbread ( a bit on the small size) or dinner roll. Great selection of sides. I had corn on the cob and collard greens, hubby had broccoli salad and onion rings. All were excellent. The onion rings were perfect, piping hot, slightly crisp with tender sweet onion inside. Counter service and they bring the food out to you. Service was fast and efficient. I was happy to have a roll of paper towels at the table to clean up after those perfect ribs. Prices are reasonable and if you pay cash there's a 3.5% discount. read more

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JD J.

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Five of us came here and we were all happy with what we got. My bbq plate was great -- added all three bbq sauces and mixed it together, like the dude there suggested. Solid 10/10. Most okra at restaurants has that over-floured frozen garbage they drop in a fryer, but the okra here was top tier and tasted homemade. Plenty of seating room, and we were all impressed with how clean the restaurant was. Coming from five people who work in the food industry, that's saying a good bit! read more

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Becky R.

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Counter service. Fast getting the food out. The barbecue sandwich is full of meat. I like the taste of the smoked pork. I've also had the chicken breast and corn. All good. read more

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Aubrey S.

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Thought this would be better, based on the reviews, but it wasn't. Food was prepared and ready quickly, which was great, but flavor was off. I felt that the meat was dry and I didn't care for the collards. Just disappointed read more

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Amy L.

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Cons: the staff. I've seen more lively people at a funeral. Acted like they hated to be there and you were a thorn in their side just for asking for the cornbread they forgot to give you. No greeting or see ya later. The chicken salad is extremely sad and quite possibly the worst I have ever tasted. Cornbread would have been good if it wasn't stale Pros: the okra was great. read more

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Megan K.

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The owner of this place is as awesome as his food and selection of beer. If you want to rage all night and be crazy, this isn't the place for you. If you want to have quality food and beer over a solid conversation, then this is your spot. My girlfriend and I stopped by based on pictures of the food on Yelp and were very much surprised that this place WAY exceeded our expectations. We are actually pretty sad that we are stopping by on a long road trip up I-95 or else we would make this our local spot! I would post pictures of the food, but it was so good that the two of us ate portions big enough for 4 grown men. Try everything and get some desserts to go! read more

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Sam W.

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Stopped here on the way from Pennsylvania to Florida Amazing food The young lady behind the counter was extremely nice and the food came out quick definitely recommend read more

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Prices up alittle,,, however Quality of Food is still Fantastic !!! Super Happy the Dining Room was OPEN !!! See you Again !!! read more

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Mike B.

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Can't wait to try it, thanks Makala C., will let you all know how it tasted. Smell the smoke, looks juicy, hmm... NEXT time I'll have to eat at the restaurant. Ok, it's a few hours later and I've cleaned the bones! Had to put the fork and knife down that smoked chicken was so good . I had to pick it up with my hand and get busy... ... the fried orka, cornbread and potato salad were also very tasty ... go on down and get you some comfort food, you'll be delighted. read more

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James G.

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Nice little place with some seriously good BBQ. One of the few places you can get burnt ends around here. Peculiar hours, but if you catch them open, they're worth a spot on your 'nice place ' list . read more

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Liz O.

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The brisket was excellent and the french fries too. Fantastic piping hot mac & cheese, And great service! read more

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Jason M.

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This is the absolute best barbecue spot around. Absolute 5 stars all the way around. You can call ahead for orders and also grab desert in house or next door from the related bakery. The ribs, brisket, and barbecue just melt in your mouth and fall right off the bone. Got to try the sampler plate! Plenty of choices for sides, I prefer the Mac and cheese with the fried okra. read more

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Johnny R.

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Good BBQ, a little on the dry side but the sauces are amazing, sides are delicious and the cornbread is very moist and delicious. 8/10. Super friendly staff, clean dining room, nice spot. read more

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William K.

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Very good southern cooking. Meats are well smoked and there are different sauces you can choose from. The sides are very good. The Brunswick stew is one of the best I have had. My wife enjoys the collards. The people and quality of food is why we continue to go there. read more

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Shannon E.

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Solid BBQ place. Charcoal smoked vs typical hardwood. Hate to say it but the bbq (pulled pork) blows mine away. Ribs pretty good...docked some points for the sides and cornbread which was ok...but who cares right? Brisket was ok... Another great place in Fayetteville for bbq read more

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John G.

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Nice little restaurant in Fayetteville, probably the best BBQ in the county, worth checking out!

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Solid 5 stars from me. I tried this plate for the first time today . One word DELICIOUS. read more

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Jordon T.

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Southern coals has BBQ so good you dont need sauce. But the redneck yum yum will never let you down. The restraunt is a little pricey but thats barely a comaint for the best BBQ in Fayetteville. Please open bar and ooen hours are a little weird. Love this place keep up the good work read more

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3319 C Raeford Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
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(910) 745-7675
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Hours

What time does Southern Coals open?

Southern Coals opens at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Southern Coals close?

Southern Coals is closed on Monday and Sunday.Southern Coals closes at 3:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.Southern Coals closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Wed 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMThu-Sat 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Southern Coals take credit cards?

Yes, Southern Coals takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Southern Coals have catering options?

Yes, Southern Coals does have catering options.

Does Southern Coals serve alcohol?

Yes, Southern Coals serves alcohol. Full Bar

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Does Southern Coals allow dogs?

Yes, Southern Coals allows dogs.

Does Southern Coals have TVs?

Yes, Southern Coals has TVs.

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Does Southern Coals have outdoor seating?

Yes, Southern Coals has outdoor seating options.

Does Southern Coals have parking?

Yes, Southern Coals has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Does Southern Coals have free WiFi?

Yes, Southern Coals has free WiFi.

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4.4(43 reviews)

5.0 mi

Best fried chicken and soul food in Fayetteville…read more Collard greens and cornbread was delicious! Order was quick with delivery! No dine-in option, order through delivery apps or pick up only.

Food was great, took my Mom there during her visit from Illinois and she loved it with plans to…read moremake that a stop every time she visits. We had take out but the environment was nice and friendly, a lot of customers though which is always a good indicator of the good food. Definitely will be a regular stop for me since I live here but will also be one of my Mom's stop on her next visit.

Wing plate

Sides: baked beans, banana pudding and sweet potato pound cake.

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The Fresh Market

3.6(77 reviews)

2.1 mi

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I placed a phone order from Orlando FL and dealt with Trish the bakery manager and Megan the store…read moremanager. Both were extraordinarily nice and truly attentive to take care of my order. I ordered a platter of two dozen chocolate covered strawberries for valentine's day. The were beautiful and delicious. A heart felt thank you to both ladies!

[Coronavirus review] While they do offer online shopping,…read moreFresh Market is relatively well-adapted to our current social distancing times. The wider aisles and generally low shopper density make for a relatively pleasant shopping experience. There were a few conscientious objectors to mask-wearing among the customers. I've been to Fresh Markets in a variety of locales, and this was easily one of the best. They were in stock on almost everything, and they had nice-looking vegetables and plenty of esoteric items on sale. It happens far too often to me here (and elsewhere) that I roam around the shelves without a basket or cart but end up having to go back for something to carry my haul with. From a vegetarian/vegan perspective, I found good almond milks, and some egg substitutes as well, but I was really surprised at how small the tofu and fake meat section was. Not that these things are even really my jam, but I wandered around the store several times before I found the tiny section of freezer with Hodo products in it. I guess it's just supply and demand, and Fayetteville is not as plant-based as I am. Still, I found plenty of other intriguing and nutritionally useful things worth buying.

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Conner K.

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3

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3 years ago

If you know and love smoked bbq and also maybe want to enjoy the food you are ingesting, don't go here. Went here on the 4.5 star review, but hoping this drops them down to reality so not to lead anyone else to a sorrow road of disappointment. read more

Jeff H.

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2

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3 years ago

Awesome place. Great food. Friendly staff. Very nice. They also cater small or large events. Be sure to try out the desserts or get something at their bakery next door. read more

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Best fried chicken and soul food in Fayetteville…read more Collard greens and cornbread was delicious! Order was quick with delivery! No dine-in option, order through delivery apps or pick up only.

Food was great, took my Mom there during her visit from Illinois and she loved it with plans to…read moremake that a stop every time she visits. We had take out but the environment was nice and friendly, a lot of customers though which is always a good indicator of the good food. Definitely will be a regular stop for me since I live here but will also be one of my Mom's stop on her next visit.

Bar-B-Que Hut

3.4

(58 reviews)

Bar-b-que Hut is an iconic establishment, in my opinion, and I am glad to be able to come here once…read moreagain. Conveniently located near Fayetteville technical community college, this is one of the rear places that I get sweet tea with my meal. My go to meal is a barbecue sandwich with slaw, hush puppies, and a sweet tea. When I arrived, the line was out the door, and I waited patiently for my turn to go inside the building. By the time it was my turn to order, the line was still outside the building, and I don't know at what point it got any smaller. This is the type of restaurant where you go to the window inside to place your order, retrieve your food once it's ready from the window, and go back to the window when you need refills on tea. The restaurant has a mix of hard back booths and tables with chairs, so they are good for small groups or parties of six. Although, a construction crew did come in while I was there and took up half the restaurant. They have a single restroom for women and a single restroom for men on the exterior of the restaurant, which I was leery to use at first, due to past experiences with external bathrooms, but I was pleasantly surprised at how clean it was. I love this place, and it has been and will continue to be my go to place for barbecue and Fayetteville

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience due to poor customer service. When calling…read morein our order, the person on the phone was extremely rude. When we arrived to pick up the order, the same rude behavior continued in person. We asked to speak with the owner, and the woman assisting us stated that she was the owner. When we explained that the person who took our order over the phone was rude, she responded by saying that we were "lucky" she even allowed us to place an order because they "don't normally place orders," which is simply not true, we have placed orders here many times in the past without issue. Customer service was unprofessional both on the phone and in person. Regardless of how busy a business may be, customers should be treated with respect. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression. We gave them 3 stars because the food was good...

The Barbeque Hut

3.2

(49 reviews)

I go to barbecue hut at least once a week to curb my fried chicken addiction. This is the best…read morefried chicken I have ever had in my life. Sorry grandma, but it's even better than yours. They have daily specials and some of the best pie and cake around. They usually have banana pudding, lemon cake, chocolate cake, and of course delicious carrot cake, and pecan pie . When you visit one of their locations, you feel right at home because the staff is so friendly and welcoming and on the ball. They usually have a line of patrons, but it never takes a long time to get your order because they are so efficient. If you are in the mood for some good old southern cuisine than the barbecue hut is your destination.

One star for the sweet tea and one star for the clean restroom. Barbecue was soaking in vinegar or…read moregrease. If you like vinegar you may like it. Fries and okra were cold. Fried chicken worst I've ever had in my whole life.

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

3.5

(54 reviews)

While on 95 S I Googled (sorry Yelp) BBQ near me. I figure we are in NC so lets live a little! We…read morealso needed fuel I might add as we had many miles to go and thats how we found our way off 95 to Fayetteville. Nice little town. A bit sleepy or maybe it was the scorching heat. Seemed like nice folks live there. Was too chicken pardon the pun to try roadside BBQ or a diner so we opted for a fast food established Carolina chain that was clean, had plenty of seating, good reviews and was priced right. Nailed it at Smithfield. Not a HR as the pulled pork was just a shade off of the delicious scale IMO, didn't realize it came with cole slaw on it, and it doesnt come with BBQ sauce, still good though. Note Carolina BBQ is vinegar based and the meat is cooked with that in it so they dont give you more on top, if you want a rich spicy tomato based Q sauce this isn't the place. The fried chicken was excellent, really crispy and moist huge breast, the wing was a small non entity I should have asked for a thigh and paid an extra buck. I noticed they sell 10 thighs for $8. Thats an outstanding value that if I lived here would be a regular thing for me. French fries were very good hot n crispy and hush puppies were great too. I only ate two of them as I am on a diet...insert smiley emoji. Flat out this is quality fast food. When it comes to fried chicken I like most of the players but was weened on KFC and this is at least as good if not better. Lovely local girl was friendly enough to spend time with us just shooting the breeze as we asked her questions about the area such as what is there to do around here to which she replied nothin really just hanging out, 4 wheelin, muddin and hanging out. Could be worse I thought as an image of the Bronx tenements when we approached the George Washington bridge crossed my mind. All in all her charm and the good food made for a pleasant experience. Can't say I will ever be back here but if all the Smithfields are on this level I have no hesitation to stopping in again.

My son brought me a barbecue chicken plate to try. The chicken taste like it had been ground with…read moreother meat and had a grizzly grainy texture to it. The barbecue sauce was so hot, I could barely eat it. The potato salad taste like it was made with russet potatoes, real grainy. The whole meal was not good, pure gross!

Fuller's Old Fashion BBQ and Buffet

3.6

(146 reviews)

This is the only buffet restaurant I'll eat at. The one on Eastern Blvd is THE best in my opinion…read more I love how the food is seasoned and the staff makes you feel like family. I could eat here everyday.

Great food, beautiful experience, I came here my wife and my cousins expecting a good time and a…read moregreat menu. We were promptly seated and had a very attentive table waitress who constantly came back ready to offer drink refills. I ate all the foods I shouldn't and enjoyed it immensely , a wonderful experience.

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3.8

(50 reviews)

Outstanding in every way. Fast service,nice staff and very reasonable prices. Worth driving from…read morePinehurst.

Maybe 3.5 Service was good. We love barbecue …read more.... We had high hopes due to reviews. Cohort and I got pulled pork, brisket and ribs. Pork and brisket were fatty -- not our vibe. Ribs not fall off the bone. They were ok. Table side embers bbq sauce is good tho. Fried okra was bland. Hush puppies were delicious Maybe we came on of day......

Deep Creek Grill

4.2

(44 reviews)

Food is delicious and reasonably priced. Love their daily specials. It would be nice if they served…read morea roll or bread with the daily specials. The atmosphere is amazing and I love the friendly staff and the service is on point.

What can I say about Deep Creek? Spent a month in Fayetteville on business and this was my staple…read more Family owned, attached to a small sporting store, heck some of the tables are in the store, but I can tell ya, the burgers are great, my tots are tottie, and the drinks are as much as you want. Love this place!

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