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    Big John’s Barbecue

    4.7 (23 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Pulled Pork Plate with Potato Salad and Collard Greens
    Trish P.

    I've been wanting to try Big John's for awhile. Finally drove by when he was open. I missed out on the Mac and Cheese, but the potato salad was great. The collards were delicious and of course, the pulled pork was great. I have enough pork left over for a sandwich tomorrow. The hot BBQ sauce was nice...even on the collard greens. Service was friendly and I appreciate the young lady bringing my order to my car. Definitely going back. Hopefully I won't miss the Mac & Cheese again. Thank you!!!

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    Sara B.

    I'm a Yelp fangirl always, but when I can use the app to find hidden gems in a new place I get super hyped. We were driving through Delaware with a cranky baby and in desperate need of lunch. We pulled into the parking lot of a pizzeria, opened up the Yelp app and saw that the Big John's food truck was parked across the street and was serving up homemade BBQ. Yes, please! Hubs and I both ordered pulled pork sandwiches and we'll both be dreaming about it for a long time. The pork was juicy, decadent and flavorful. It came with a side of the most incredible BBQ sauce, but the meat was so flavorful it could've also been enjoyed standalone. The sandwich seriously had enough meat on it to feed two people, and I could barely finish 1/3 of it. I wish I had added something on for a little extra crunch like pickles or cole slaw, but this sandwich was still perfection. SO glad we stopped here instead of eating Subway at a rest stop. It was a true hidden gem!

    Look at that smoke ring!!!
    Christopher M.

    Well my fellow Yelper's it's time for another review, it's Big John's Barbecue turn. My wife's friend told her about Big John's so i looked it up a i noticed that we know Big John so you know we had to see what he has to offer. The fellowship was great because we haven't see him in yrs. We got the pork rib platter, but he gave us a sample of smoked meatloaf, and brisket and man it was GREAT!!!! The smoke rings on the meatloaf and brisket was the opening act to the headliner.... The taste of the meat was extraoridinary. And John personelly brings your bag of goodie to your car, Gold Star. We will definitely go back again, and again.... No need for score because Big John's Barbecue gets 10's all around. Keep up the great work.

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    Nicole H.

    Introduced to Big John by the kindness of his wife. She heard me speaking of my love for collard greens. She was kind enough to share a sample. They were tangy and tasty. As an added bonus, I sampled some smoked chicken wings. They were full of the smoked flavor all the way through. I'm not sure if they have a special BBQ sauce but I'm sure it would go great with the wings. The thoughtfulness made everything taste delicious. Please stop by.

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    11 months ago

    Big John's is legit bbq...best brisket ever! I can't wait to bring more people back to try the house specialty...ribs!

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    Great smoked favor,great service i will be back when they open awesome sides dise.................

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    Love everything about it and I've tried 1 of everything. Service is great food is great and prices unbeatable

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    3 years ago

    Wings are great. Hot dogs & lemonade are my favorite! Service is excellent! Nice outdoor seating if I just want to hang around and chill.

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    We got the pork rib platter, but he gave us a sample of smoked meatloaf, and brisket and man it was GREAT!!!!

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