I was really skeptic based on the outside of this place. But the food was so amazing that I can't wait until I go back. The BBQ bacon jam sandwich with brisket was to die for. The service was fast yet friendly. The only down side is they're only open half the week. read more

Their Brisket is delicious and their smoked Bologna is amazing. Hush Puppies are addictive. The sweet potato casserole is like sweet potato pie without any crust. Baked beans are tiny beans and tender as is possible. Absolutely delicious. read more

Y'all I sit here with the happiest and fullest belly. This is my favorite BBQ spot in Sanford. I have been craving Mac and brisket. I got the brisket Mac bowl. The portions are very generous. I couldn't finish it today because I ordered a side of fried Brussel sprouts. If you like BBQ def check it out. read more

Brannan Schlitz BBQ - This was that bacon onion jam sandwich. It was really good. - Barbeque Near Me - Sanford, North Carolina

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Recently attended an awards ceremony where this placed catered the food. Everything was so good. It had the chicken fingers with some bbq (although I called it pulled pork being from the Midwest lol) the fingers were amazing and seasoned very well, The bbq tasted very flavorful but the show stopper was the Mac and cheese!! SO good!!!! Absolutely going back to the restaurant for a meal! read more

This is excellent BBQ but if you want ribs, go early. The sides are really good and the sauce would win awards. Its a hometown resturant so dont expect fancy. Do expect really good portions of homecookin goodness. Expandable waist pants reccomended. read more

Food was very good. Service was excellent. Pork skins with jalapeño pimento cheese was excellent. The bologna was good. Also, we will return. read more

We ended up going to the old location, but the new location was not too far away. This was a delicious meal filled with great flavors. My husband and I ordered a sampler plate that had pulled pork, brisket and fried bologna. The bologna had melted cheese on top--always a winner. The meats were tender and flavorful. My son ordered a sandwich with their house made chips. My daughter in love ordered the brisket platter with okra and Brunswick stew. For our sides we ordered the Brunswick stew and the pork rinds. The rinds were a hit at the table. I am a hush puppy lover, and these did not disappoint. They make their own desserts there, but we were full from the meal. Our server was very sweet and checked on us. The place is an old building, but they have gussied it up to make it a nice area. When we return to Sanford, we will definitely go there again. read more

We went here with a party of over 20 after setting up for a wedding. Service was great! And good was amazing.

First time for me, as I'm a traveler. Great food. I went in for a pulled pork sandwich to go, and I asked about the brisket, and the owner gave me a sample to try. Best tasting brisket I had in a long time. The pulled pork sandwich was also excellent. read more

I have to say this place might look like a hole in the wall, and it kinda is, but it's quite fantastic! We truly enjoyed our food and service was super friendly. Took a little while but they were super busy. The fries were crispy. The Cole slaw was just how I like it, creamy and slightly sweet and no big chunks of slaw. The only "complaint" we had was that the ribs were not as juicy and didn't quite fall off the bone. read more

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Excellent barbecue! I ordered two brisket plates to -go and then drove for over an hour before eating...even after that long drive, the food tasted so delicious. If you live in Sanford and haven't eaten here, you are missing out! read more

Everything was good and well cooked, friendly, service was excellent answer all our questions, we will back to try new platter ... read more

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Sorry, this aint BBQ. Not in NC. No flavor. No spice. We have had good BBQ all over NC, Ga, Va & SC. There are lots of good and great around. Not this one. Pork rinds were pretty good as a consolation. We had three meats, Pull Pork, Turkey and Brisket. We dumped salt on everything to help bring out some taste. Pork tasted like it was boiled? No spice , no rub , no flavor. No smoke. Turkey, more of the same . No smoke flavor. Oven baked? Brisket might have had something, very little. We were told the potato salad was made with sweet relish. We couldn't locate any sweetness's. Cornbread tasted like a little like a lemon cake mix with cornmeal. This is what BBQ from California tastes like? read more

Best Restaurant for Pork BBQ in Sanford, NC period! Other Food Options: Chicken Wings, Brisket, Baby Back Ribs. Smoked Turkey, BBQ Chicken. Pork skins, jalepeno poppers, homemade chips with their own homemade ranch dip. Pork Belly, loaded fries, nachos, sandwiches, loaded potatoes. Collards, hotdogs, and burgers. Don't forget to ask your waitress about The Bacon Jam sandwich. It's my personal favorite dish! read more

Excellent service ,staff is friendly ,and the food is totally awesome.would recommend to anyone wanting a good place to eat .

Great food and friendly service! Will definitely go back! Smoked Turkey sliders and brisket sliders were fantastic! read more

Brannan Schlitz BBQ - Menu as of 3/16/24 - Barbeque Near Me - Sanford, North Carolina

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I love their ribs! The service is great, the atmosphere is cozy and clean. Each time I have been there, I have left full and satisfied. I'm so glad to have a place locally that has good ribs. read more

While the exterior of the building is certainly underwhelming, the friendly staff turns it right around when you walk in the door. I ordered a two meat platter with brisket and pulled pork, the meat was tender and as close to perfect as I've had! They have southern style vinegar based sauce on the table But they also have Kansas City style sauce as well. I chose fried okra, slaw, and sweet potato something something casserole as my sides and they were all tremendous! that sweet potato side was something I would love to have up north for Thanksgiving every year forever and ever! read more

Brannan Schlitz BBQ - Tremendous serving of brisket and pulled pork! - Barbeque Near Me - Sanford, North Carolina

This place is incredible! Period. I would and will be coming back! I cannot believe I've never been here, they are the nicest and the food is incredible and priced perfectly read more

Brannan Schlitz BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sanford, North Carolina

Don't know about their other bbq meats, but the brisket was the absolute worst & most fatty/greasy we've ever had anywhere. Literally more than half of each of the few slices we were given were solid fat & the part that wasn't fat had a weird chewy kinda yet mushy texture we've never had with any other brisket & it left a terrible greasy taste in your mouth for a long time. I couldn't even eat more than a few bites covered in sauce to get them down & knew I'd likely be sick if I continued eating it so left it. The sides were just ok but hush puppies were stone cold. We were really disappointed after driving from Pittsboro hoping to have some good brisket as my husband's early Father's Day treat but learned you can't always believe all good reviews & it was so bad we sadly will def never go back. Best place we've found for great lean brisket still remains Danny's BBQ in Cary & all their sides are great too, just wish it was closer to home. read more

The real deal BBQ, great food and service. Portions are huge. If you like BBQ you gotta take a trip to Sanford and get the good stuff.

Food and service were great. Enjoyed the pulled pork and all the sides were awesome. Grabbed lunch here.

I have been wanting t try this place since it opened and tonight we did. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I think this is my new favorite place. I brought a piece of their famous pound cake home for later. The sweet tea is brewed and was delicious. Try it! read more

Best BBQ we have found since relocating from the west coast. Tried the pulled pork (smoked and really pulled, NOT prechewed and doused in vinegar like the rest of the state). Also tried the brisket, nachos, smoked bologna and out of this world ribs. Everything was absolutely delicious and the scratch made red bbq sauce is just the right combination of spicy with a touch of sweet. Sides of coleslaw, fries, and salad were equally delicious. I have been married to a certified Kansas City competitive judge and cook for the last 45 years so have been exposed to my fair share of barbeque and rate this as one of the best. read more

Five stars all the way ! Food is EXCELLENT !!! I have had the bbq sandwich and bbq chicken and they were incredible I'm going there today for lunch and get the chicken again. everything they have looks so good it's hard to choose the tea is delicious , French fries are the best in town and the slaw is the best I've ever had. service is great and I loved sitting in the booths on the closed in porch. every plate is full of food. you won't leave hungry ! try it for the first time and you will agree with me. Dawn O Tripp Sanford NC read more

Outstanding! Best pulled pork I've ever had. My platter also had perfectly fried okra, nicely seasoned green beans, sweet and crunchy hush puppies, and a piece of moist cornbread. Service was impeccable. This restaurant is situated just outside of Sanford, near Tramway, and is a must-stop. read more

Do not miss this GEM!!!! We had a great meal and excellent service. Casual easy atmosphere. Priced right for a family. We had the pork skins, hush puppies, pulled pork plate and a loaded potato with brisket. But wait there is dessert!!! Cinnamon ice cream is my absolute favorite thing in the world. Those apple pie they had at McDonalds in the 80's that were deep fried not baked...they have them! Great food priced right. We will be back!! read more

Amazing find in Sanford! Amazing pulled pork and the desert was off the charts! it was great and wood smoke hit me as soon as I opened the car door. Annette the owner was gracious and Ryan was amazing as our server. Thanks for a delicious meal!! read more

Outstanding REAL (smoked) bbq here in Sanford! Brisket was perfectly smoked and portioned. Huge brisket stuffed potato perfectly topped with butter, cheese and real bacon bits. Sour cream and jalapeños on the side were a great addition! And a Juicy burger on a pretzel bun. The seating area is small and packed into the bbq sales area but we didn't mind that at all. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We will be back soon and often. Thank you! read more

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Brennan Schmitz has been a lifesaver since the pandemic started we have used them several times and love the food we are getting it makes staying at home more delicious. The staff is very friendly and helpful this is one of the best kept secrets of Sanford I just found them and I'm loving it. TCW read more

Very happy to be recommended this restaurant from a co-worker since I was unaware it was there because I didn't see it on Yelp. The place is small with only 2 tables but the staff is so welcoming and friendly, you instantly feel at home. They have a lot of the regular BBQ fare but also serve some delicious items like fully loaded potatoes filled with BBQ and other goodies. My favorites were the BBQ (the sauce is amazing) and the mac n cheese! Very accommodating with the selection too. They do not have a kids menu but were happy to make my son 2 little BBQ sliders on mini pretzel rolls. So good! Happy to support this small local business! Also, I hear that their banana pudding is great! read more

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Every bit of food on the plate was amazing! I haven't been this happy with a meal I've had in Sanford since i moved here 5 years ago..THANK YALL! read more

Brannan Schlitz BBQ - 2 meat combo plate Bbq and brisket Mac n cheese and garlic mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Sanford, North Carolina

Tried this place out today for lunch and it was a hit! We had the baked potato with chicken that is big enough for two. And had a brisket sandwich on a pretzel roll and it was very good. We will be back soon!! Very limited seating so plan on taking out. read more

Brannan Schlitz is a family run restaurant with a huge selection of delicious BBQ and sides with personalized friendly service. Their melt in your mouth pulled pork BBQ is juicy and smoky with a Western NC style sauce. The flavorful tender brisket has a beautiful smoke ring that would make competitive BBQ teams jealous. The menu choices are vast with many grilled meats and sides that include ribs, chicken, BBQ tacos, nachos, and salads. The sides are delicious and you can tell their made with care with well perfected recipes. You can enjoy your BBQ in small dine-in seating area or take it in the well packed containers. If you're in the mood for BBQ, Brannan Schlitz is absolutely worth the drive to Sandford, you won't be disappointed. read more

Folks running the place are real nice. Ribs were ok, brisket was not good and bologna appeared to be store bought. I'd say go some place.

This place is amazing!! So much food my belly hurts after eating if I don't pace myself. Haven't found anything I don't like yet. Small town, small shop, huge flavors! Discounts for first responders including NURSES!!! read more

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Really, really good BBQ. Got the 3 meat plate with beans and mac & cheese and everything was very good. Pound cake was very good.

Great food and the ladies that work there are just so sweet! That was without a doubt the largest potato I have ever seen, lol. Fed 2 with leftovers ! So, glad I saw the reviews and tried this little hidden gem. Try the potato salad too! read more

Great bbq. Love the pretzel bun too! Quick friendly service and best local bbq around.

Awesome food!! Wonderful family owns and runs it. Some of my favorites are the banana pudding, bbq sandwich and nachos!!