Stopped by City Barbecue in Durham and had a great experience, largely thanks to Ayana. She was incredibly friendly from the moment we walked up, smiling, welcoming, and really knowledgeable about the menu. She took time to walk us through the brisket and gave thoughtful recommendations that ended up being spot on. You can tell she pays attention to the details and genuinely wants guests to have a good experience. The food came out quickly, everything was fresh and delicious, and Ayana checked in to make sure we had what we needed without being intrusive. Excellent service and a really pleasant interaction overall. read more

We've been coming here since day one and the quality of service and their food is still top notch!! We usually make a point to come here on Tuesday's when it rib day, but tonight we felt like their pork sandwiches. I got the Lolo's pulled pork. The sandwich is so big. I swear it's at least a half pound of delicious pork. I also got the corn casserole and my spouse got a side salad that she enjoyed. Bottom line, they knock it out of the park every time. read more

City Barbeque - Rib bone night! - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Had the Judge's Sampler with 2 more people. Only giving 4 stars since we went for dinner at 7pm and they were out of ribs for the day already. We substituted them for pulled chicken and it was actually a worthy substitution. Food was more than sufficient for 3, and the sides (collard greens, cornbread, and fried okra that we paid a little extra for) were quite good. Everything was tender, well seasoned, and fresh. Their hot bbq sauce was borderline addicting. My only complaint is the collard greens though well seasoned, were salty. Love the southern hospitality and patience for a midwesterner that clearly has never been there, as they explained how ordering worked for us. read more

The service was fast and kind! The meat had so much flavor in each type. The fries came out hot and crunchy! Every bite was delicious. Im glad I dropped in between doctor visits! read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Brisket before business. This fast-casual BBQ spot offers meals of all sizes. Right after landing at RDU and grabbing a rental car, my coworker and I headed straight to this spot for lunch. Priorities! I got the 'Sampler: 2 Meats, 2 Sides, Texas Toast' with my choices of 18-Hour Brisket (smoky, tender, yummy) and Pulled Pork (bland without sauce). Thankfully, the vinegar-based Swine Wine sauce from the sauce bar saved the day. The Cornbread was okay and too smooth for me (I like crumbs and crustiness), but the Collard Greens were delicious! NOTES/TIPS: **Super friendly, patient, helpful, fast service. **Huge space, lots of tables. Easy parking in their own lot. **The sauce bar (~8 sauces) deserves a medal. Swine Wine carried this mission. read more

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There is a variety of tasty, smoked barbecue available -- pork, beef, chicken -- all of them are delicious. It's easy to choose great single items, sides (beans, homemade fries, corn pudding & more), and combinations of meats and sides to feed a variety of tastes. Ribs, sandwiches, pulled pork, brisket, several sauces to choose from and different sodas, beer & wine are all available in a friendly, family environment. Order & pick up at the counter to eat in or takeout; the staff is helpful, efficient and pleasant. read more

Ordered a combo meal with 2 meats and 2 sides. For $20 I was a little taken aback by how small it was? I love bbq and order my fair share but have not seen portions this small from anywhere else. The "smoked" turkey wasn't smoky at all. The pulled chicken was mixed with mayo? That's a first... potato salad is decent and same with cole slaw. Certainly nothing to write home about! Not impressed and a tad annoyed, but hey, at least I know where not to head back to! read more

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Popped in here because they were dog friendly. Service was great, we both ended up getting the choose 2 meats and 2 sides combo. For sides, we got greens, mac n cheese, green beans and baked beans. All were good, but the greens were my least favorite. The ribs were nice and tender as was the pulled pork. The brisket was decent, but I used to live in Texas and this one is nowhere near as tender and flavorful as those I've had in the past. I was kind of interested in dessert but once I learned the banana pudding had caramel on it, I passed. I liked that they had an array of sauces and I tried them all. I visited the bathrooms while I was there a were clean, but one of the stalls was out of order and there were only 2. Also, they were out of real forks so I attempted to eat with a spoon, but the spoon from the container was dirty. When I asked them for a fork I was given a plastic pack lol. I'd eat here again but wouldn't rush to come back when I'm in town. read more

this was our first time eating here and it won't be our last! The server was super helpful and everything was delicious!! We will definitely plan to eat here on our next visit. read more

Great Mac and cheese, potato salad, Cole slaw, corn bread, lemonade, and chocolate chip cookies.

I really like their food but their order processing is really bad. The staff seems to get focused on big online takeout orders and lose track of smaller dine-in customer orders. read more

Rather mediocre Bbq and you can get much better in North carolina. Pulled pork was bladn and sauce tasted like something out of a jar. Mac and cheese was good and so were hushpuppies so that'll bring it up a wee tad. But don't go here. There are so much better places in the NC and RDU. read more

First visit to the Durham, NC location and the food was better than average. My BF ordered a pork platter with 2 sides, while I had a chili bowl meal with cornbread and a side order of fried pickles. We both agreed the food was hot and there was more than enough in each serving. We likely will return when we want BBQ again. read more

City Barbecue is one of my go-to places. It's always good, always reliable, and I love their sweet city bbq sauce! I usually always order to-go, but this restaurant is clean and has a good amount of seating. I love their baked beans and their pulled pork! Their ribs are pretty good too. My absolute favorite is the corn pudding - I highly recommend. The staff is also very nice here. read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Before I moved to North Carolina, you would never catch me with coleslaw on my plate, but that all changed the first time I tried Lolo's pulled pork sandwich. Something about the mix of the swine wine sauce and the creamy yet crunchy slaw just makes for the absolute perfect combo and now, more than 8 years later, I'm a slaw-on-my-pulled-pork-sandwich convert! Truly, all thanks to this sandwich. And over all these years, it's remained consistently delicious. Service here is usually pretty good! Staff is friendly when you order and pickup at the counter. That's all you'll really interact with them. Pre-COVID times, there were pickles and onions for your sandwiches and lemon wedges for your tea set out in a condiment bar by the self-service sauce and drink stations--that hasn't come back. Now things sit empty and collect random straw wrappers and lids because customers can't be bothered to put their trash in the correct bins and as is the case in most food service locations, they're too understaffed to have people maintaining the dining area. It's off-putting when the receptacles for dirty dishes are overflowing during busy rushes. So I'm taking off a star for ambiance only because things don't feel as clean as they could be. Again, with staffing issues, it still feels like they're doing the best they can and prioritizing getting quality food to you fast. read more

City Barbeque - LoLo's Pulled Pork, 3-Cheese Baked Mac - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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You know a BBQ place is excellent if they 1) sell meat by the pound and 2) have paper towel rolls at the tables instead of napkins. Check those boxes for City Barbeque. Great brisket, juicy chicken, ribs were perfect with a great pull, seasonal cucumber and onion side was tasty and not sweet, green beans and bacon side definitely had a subtle bacon flavor and the beans were not overcooked and the Hoppyum IPA was hopyummy. Everyone behind the counter was really friendly and they brought out a couple of slower items directly to my table. I will definitely be back. Remember to tip well. They all work hard there. read more

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I had takeout brisket, pulled pork, and turkey along with collards and potato salad. All items were prepared perfectly. I plan to order again on the upcoming weekend. Great service. Ron C. read more

I visited City BBQ 12/20 & had the brisket & the meal was so delicious! The service was excellent will recommend to family & friends to visit this Durham location! read more

Came to the restaurant 12/20 around 6:30. I was out shopping didnt have much time the service was fast and the food was great. I was able to get back out and finish my shopping. read more

I was traveling for work and figured I would try some NC barbecue while in the area. I ordered the two meats with two sides platter which listed it came with texas toast. I also added an additional side and two desserts and placed my order through Uber Eats. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed in nearly all of the food. The brisket was very dry and the pulled pork was decent but I was only given a very small portion of it. There was also a huge slab of fat and skin included in the container- I was very off put that it was included with my meal when there was no meat in it and was completely indelible. The sides I ordered were the fried okra, corn pudding, and mac & cheese which were bland. The Texas toast was forgotten when they packed the order. The banana pudding was ok but I would recommend that you avoid the peach cobbler unless if you want a bowl of dough. While the cobbler portion was large, it was extremely dry. I've never had peach cobbler without any type of sauce or moisture in it and I only had 3 small peach slices in the container. I ended up throwing out most of the meal and was left hungry for the evening. read more

I loved my experience in this bbq place! The menu offers quite a few delicious and affordable options. I ordered the chicken sandwich with cole slaw and the banana pudding for dessert. Oh yeah! It was good. This City Barbeque is located in a centrally located space with its own free parking lot. Overall, good stuff! read more

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Nice classic country BBQ restaurant atmosphere. The lunch crowd is full of locals, many of whom are known to the staff by name. That's how you know it's good NC BBQ! Good sauces, both eastern and western NC BBQ varieties. Pulled pork is great. Brisket a touch dry but flavorful and tender. Portions are very worth the price. Going out with the boys and craving some good pork? This is a great spot! read more

City Barbeque - Brisket, Pulled Pork Sandwich Pack - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

O. M. G! This is the best serving of fried okra I have ever had! (Sorry, grandmama! I still loved yours, but I think you'd like this better!) Most okra is coated in a thick batter and then cooked until the batter is done. CB puts on a thin batter and cooks it quickly, so that the okra is not all dried out and tough. And the batter is just enough to have a little flavor and crunch. Wow! Just - wow! Sorry, I'm back. I was having a moment. The pulled pork was hot and juicy, and there were several sauces to choose from. I tried to make a joke about pork v. beef and chicken being called barbecue in NC, but it was lost on the young man behind the counter. But they seem to have a lot of other imported barbecue items, in addition to actual NC BBQ (which is always pork!) I may try those on subsequent visits, but you'd best believe I'm getting more of that okra! Wow, that stuff is good! read more

City Barbeque - Ordering/pickup area - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The Entree that I ordered which was Nashville chicken was really delicious and the service was fantastic. They were really patient and positive. They also keep the dinning room table clean! I will 100% come back to this Establishment and will tell more people about this place. read more

What's not to love? The app is great whether you get curbside or delivery. My grandma and I love to get takeout here weekly.

Stopped in from Chesapeake Va after finishing up a job . The food is absolutely amazing ! the service was incredibly fast for a packed house . Brian the manager on site came over to our table to ask how everything was . He sat with us for a few minutes and explained several other options on the menu . I highly recommend the banana pudding !! Thanks for some of the best bbq I have ever had . We appreciate everything Brian and look forward to our next trip to Durham . We will definitely be back !! read more

City Barbeque - Sampler platter. Mac & cheese , baked beans and of course banana pudding . - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Surprised how good it was given that there is not much buzz and it is part of a chain. Had the pulled pork and brisket two meat combo. Both were great. The pork had flavour, especially when I added the vinegar sauce. The brisket was as close to perfect as possible. I didn't find the fried okra as compelling but still five stars due to the meats. read more

City Barbeque - Pulled pork and brisket, side of okra and side of cucumber - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The Nashville hot sandwich was one of the best I've ever had, and the employees were so friendly!

City Barbeque has a rustic country atmosphere to it. I don't come as regularly as I used to, but when I do, the BBQ doesn't disappoint. The signature pulled pork is delicious. It's rich in vinegar, so be mindful of that. One of my friends had their smoked yard bird (chicken). His portion was generous. The bird was done well. Soft, tender meat with skin on. Their corn pudding was great, I think that will be my go-to side along with hushpuppies. If I go for a meat sandwich, I'll skip the burger bun so I can enjoy the sides. Don't forget your sweet tea, lemonade, or Cheerwine. read more

City Barbeque - Youth group feast - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I never have a bad experience when I come here. Service is great and the food comes out fast.

Friendly staff- good meal! I like the atmosphere here also- it's a good place to kick back and read my Sunday paper! read more

I recently visited Durham, NC and of course I had to find some barbecue! City barbecue was good. I ordered the 2-meat plate with ribs and brisket. The ribs were good but the brisket stole the show! So tender and seasoned to perfection! The sides were good, too! I had fried okra and Mac and cheese. The macaroni was a little cheesier than I like, but still good. I had banana pudding for dessert and it was very tasty! Generous portions. Fast and friendly service. Nice clean restaurant. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great option for bbq food. Particularly, the sides and breads are all so tasty. They certainly mastered all of the traditional sides like green beans and Mac, among others. Meats are flavorful and fresh, and the judges platter (enough for 3-4) is perfect for me and the wife to get a taste of everything and have leftovers. This is a chain, so it has a little of that feel, but the staff here has always been friendly and efficient. The location is convenient and consistent. I keep going back. read more

City barbecue, when you miss Texas style barbecue this is the place. Great brisket and so many delicious side to choose from. My go to favorite is sliced brisket, corn pudding and the tomato cucumber salad. When the family wants a barbecue supper I always order a meal deal. Plenty of meat, sides and bread to feed the family of 6. Even the picky eaters get a meat or side that makes them super happy for City Barbeque. read more

City Barbeque is a good, reasonably priced meal. It is not blow-your-socks-off barbeque, but the meat has smoked flavor and sides are reasonable. read more

City Barbeque - Judge's Sampler with two extra sides. The chicken was the best of the meats. - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Our experience at this City Barbeque in Durham was average at best. The barbecue ranged from OK to good and service was fine. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it should suffice if you're craving barbecue and the location is convenient to you. It's not bad, but better barbecue can certainly be had around the state. City Barbeque is a chain that originated in Ohio. At the time of writing this review, there are over 50 locations spread throughout six states in the Midwest and South. This location in Durham can be found in the SouthPoint Crossing shopping center just off I-40 exit 276 (Fayetteville Road, Southpoint). It opened in a freestanding building in May 2016. The restaurant looks nice. The construction still looks new and "updated," but the environment is made to evoke a more rustic, country, barbecue-joint feel. Lots of wood in the interior, painted wooden signs, barn doors, corrugated tin, and picnic tables give it that atmosphere. There's even a photo stand-in outside. The kitchen is open, which is cool. You can watch the pitmaster at work. The smokers are outside along with stacks of the Carolina wood they use. Inside, there are TVs playing sports with various sports memorabilia such as jerseys, flags, and trophies used for decor. When we visited, the restaurant had their curbside pick-up system implemented with numbered parking spots assigned. However, at the time of our visit, they were also allowing up to 40 customers to dine inside and 40 customers to dine outside. We sat on the fairly spacious covered patio which had a mixture of umbrella-covered picnic tables plus metal tables and chairs. The patio was lit, had ceiling fans, music, and cornhole. Whether you're ordering in or to-go, your name is called and you pick up at the counter. Drinks (fountain machine, tea and water dispensers) are self-serve, even during COVID times, but barbecue sauces and other condiments are not - you have to ask for them. During our visit, the sauces were individually packaged in small clear cups with snap-shut lids and we had to specifically request them. City Barbeque doesn't serve a particular regional style of barbeque. I suppose you can call it "regionless" or more of a "generic" style. It's actually not too different from the barbecue I'm used to in Georgia. It's definitely not North Carolina style. Like other barbecue restaurants, you can order City Barbeque's Q in various forms such as sandwiches, plates, and by the pound. Expect to spend less than $10 for a sandwich, about $23 for a full slab of ribs, about $10 or less for half a chicken or less, less than $3 for a side, and $15 and up for each plate or platter. By-the-pound barbecue will set you back roughly $14-19 per pound depending on the meat. They also have classic desserts like peach cobbler ($4.99) and banana pudding ($2.99). My wife and I got the Judge's Sampler ($31.99) and an extra side so we could try a little bit of everything. The Judge's Sampler is designed to feed 2-3 people and I would say that designation is spot-on. If you order the Judge's Sampler, I recommend upgrading your sides from regular-size sides to pints for $5 extra. It's worth it because I think the regular-size sides are too small. The Judge's Sampler comes with beef brisket, pulled pork, 1/4 chicken (you get the choice of breast or leg and thigh; I chose the latter), a half slab of ribs, two sides (I chose vinegar slaw and collard greens with pork), two pieces of cornbread, and Texas toast. They forgot our Texas toast and I didn't realize it until after we got home. That was disappointing. For our extra side, I got their 3-cheese baked mac, formerly known as their "Jacked Mac." I was told by the cashier that their 3-cheese baked mac and their green beans with bacon are their two most popular sides. Generally, we found the barbecue to be a bit too bland, overcooked, and/or dry. That was particularly the case with the pulled pork and, most notably, the brisket. I know pork can often run on the drier side at other barbecue restaurants, but the brisket was almost inexcusably tough and dry. Maybe we got unlucky and our cuts were just too lean and well-done. The ribs were par for the course: good, but not outstanding. The smoked chicken was unexpectedly tender and tasty. Of the meats I tried, that was probably the winner for me. Overall, I thought the portion sizes were fair though the amount of pork seemed a little small and we could've done with another slice of brisket (the sampler came with three). The cornbread and sides were yummy, the latter especially so. I recommend both the 3-cheese baked mac and the collards with pork. They're solid. My wife liked the cornbread more than me. The pieces were big. I thought the cornbread could have been more moist and flavorful. As for the sauces, we were given their sweet sauce and spicy sauce, but they have more. The sweet sauce was tangy and tasted very generic while the spicy sauce had barely any kick at all. read more

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The barbecue and the friendly staff here makes for a wonderful place to have lunch or a casual dinner. Sometimes the place gets so busy that they run out of beverages. Today, I was unable to get Diet Pepsi or diet Dr Pepper. sometimes the restrooms are not particularly clean. It seems like they might could use a slightly bigger staff. read more

After a late long night! Me and my fiancé decided to give this place a try for the first time... the pulled chicken was disgusting creamy and raw looking I almost threw up... The brisket was ok after putting it in a pot and using the extra bbq sauce. Idk if we will be back... read more

I did a to go order and picked it up. Super excited to try the pulled pork and brisket. When I got home, I realized they didn't give me any sauce. It was in the order online menu of the type of sauce I wanted and clicked it. I didn't realize no matter how good BBQ is, you need still need that sauce. So I could tell it was good quality but I only could have a few bites until I go to the store to buy some BBQ Sauce. Bummer. read more

City Barbeque - Pick up - Barbeque Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The food was great and the service was amazing. I loved the prices and the atmosphere. I will be back again soon.