They can't take orders correctly. And they don't deliver when they've made a mistake.

I got the city sampler which contains, pork, sausage, turkey and brisket. I was disappointed when I started eating my food and all the meats were dry. I'm comparing the food to other BBQ place in the area. The city bbq on falls of Neuse road seemed to have better quality meets even though they're the same restaurant. The staff was super friendly and helpful!!! If it's wasn't for the BBQ/meats It would've received a better rating. read more

City Barbeque - City sampler plate - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

It's a good chain barbecue place. We got the Judge's Sampler, and that was enough to feed 2 adults and 2 young kids. The brisket was ultra tender, and the chicken could be pulled off the bone with a fork and chopped with the fork as well - no knife needed. The cornbread is smooth and not textured. The drinks jn a glass bottle (in addition to fountain drinks) is a nice touch. Overall good place for chain food. The restaurant style is casual and it was on the quiet side while we were inside. Service was quick and the register and then it becomes a serve yourself everything else. read more

City Barbecue is one of my favorite eateries because they never lose sight of a very important detail about dining out: it's supposed to be fun! There's a sign over the foid counter that says they create happiness, and they do. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere may not look like much, but itge staff make it welcoming and all about savoring their food. We had the Pick Two plate; make your selection of two different or double servings of their meats. I chose the brisket (juicy and tender) and sausage (rich and juicy) with corn pudding (delightfully sweet and flavorfu - a Must Try( and potato salad (creamy and delicious), while my husband got a double shot of sausage with collards and macaroni-and-cheese (which he said was yummy). I topped off dinner with Peach Cobbler that tastes as good as grandma made. The staff is friendly and welcoming and it's well worth your time to download their app. You'll accrue points to use as savings (I got five dollars off), free dessert or apps, etc, plus notices of specials. It's fun. I highly recommend City Barbecue. You get generous portions for the money, and it's great food. Oh, and fun too. read more

City Barbeque - Our dinner on November 4, 2021! - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

The business is located in a shopping plaza in the popular white oak area. There are plenty of parking spaces in the shared parking lot. The restaurant is a nice size with multiple tables and chairs. There are also televisions in the restaurant. The business had a Mickey decorated Christmas tree near the entrance and cool signs throughout the restaurant. Once inside you can place your to-go or dine in meal at the counter. The staff was welcoming and friendly. I ordered the three side deal. I chose to get French fries, corn pudding and a side salad without onions and Italian dressing. My order was fulfilled fairly quickly. When your order is ready an employee will show you what you ordered to verify that everything is correct. The side salad came with a mix of greens, tomatoes and cucumbers. The to-go salad is served in a nice plastic container with a top. It wasn't bad but there was nothing special about it. I would not order it again. The fries and the corn pudding were good. The fries were hot and seasoned well. A large shareable portion of fries were provided. There are self serve drink machines and a variety of sauces to accompany your meal such as sweet bbq and bourbon bbq sauce. The restaurant also offers a large array of meats, sandwiches and sides to choose from on their menu. If you download their app you can get free food and points for the money that you spend at the business. read more

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I ordered barbeque chicken and the chicken was dry. The hush puppies were ok but truthfully they were a little too greasy

I wrote a review about how city bbq kept running out of some of the popular foods. Boy ole' boy has things changed. No more telling me that they ran out of my favorite food items. Customer service always and still is good. I really like how Rachel reAched out to get me to try again. She really didn't have to do that. I am only one customer but she did. That alone(and the good food) made me try again. My new favorite place I definitely recommend that you try it! read more

City Barbeque - Store front - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

I got an order from UberEats-as I've done before! I always get the kids chicken tenders and tonight they were so overcooked & hard that they were inedible! They should have never been sent out! ‍ read more

City Barbeque - fried chicken on a piece of paper - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

So disappointed!. 6:45pm on a Saturday evening- no brisket, no chicken, no corn bread !? What is happening? Our plans for a nice family dinner totally ruined. Only choices we had was sausage or pulled pork. Next time we will just leave and go to 5 Guys. And there were only 6 more customers in the restaurant- others probably left when they were told City BBQ only had half of meats and some sides available.. so bad. read more

Wanted some barbecue and saw this restaurant had good reviews. It was my first time at City Barbeque, and it was not a good experience. It is really unprofessional and impolite of the employee to be using video chat on their phone while taking orders. I ordered one of the Samplers to try a little bit of what they have to offer. I find it really difficult to comprehend how this establishment has such high ratings. I'm going to presume that nobody in the area has ever had a really good barbecue. The food was dry and flavorless. Very disappointing. The best part of my meal was the fountain soda. I would not give this a star if the option was available. read more

City Barbeque - Judges Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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Ribs were bland . Counter girl was sweet. Tables were needed to be wiped off. There are more rib joints. read more

Even though we live in Cary, when we head out for barbeque we always go to this location for City BBQ. I think it is because we went to a YELP Elite Event here and we were treated so kindly. The "rib bone Tuesday" is not to be missed. There is a special price for ribs that cannot be beat. The sides are big enough to share. We love, love , love their hush puppies too . We have found the staff to always be friendly and helpful at this location too. The baked beans have such a delicious smoky flavor. Did I mention that the ribs are also "finger lickin" !!! I am getting hungry as I write this. Give them a try and if you aren't sure about it, go on a Tuesday and get some "rib bones" !! YUM !! read more

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These are the stone cold, rubbery completely inedible ribs that were delivered tonight. These are the stone cold, rubbery completely inedible ribs that were delivered tonight in the trash where they belong. I had 3 orders of these for my family tonight. One was as bad as the other. The driver arrived on time. It wasn't the driver. It was the bucket these things were apparently languishing in for an hour or more before the driver picked them up. I don't want a discount or a free meal or frankly anything at all from you ever again. I just wanted to tell you this is disgusting and you should be ashamed of yourselves. read more

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Had the 2 sandwich Chipotle BBQ, the flavor was good but the portions were very small . The two sandwiches were a slice of bread cut in half filled with about 2 tablespoons of barbecue. You get more food from a slider appetizer at any chain restaurant. Not worth the $15 after taxes read more

Last week it was miniature ribs, the width of my pinky finger - as extensive as they are. Today it was pasta swimming in sour cream... I ordered Mac & cheese. So disappointed. Do better City BBQ. Your food is too expensive to screw up in this manner. read more

City Barbeque - Mac & Cheese #Disgusting - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Good place to get some fresh bbq And they even make really good fries Enjoy your meal read more

Always great food at the Cary NC location. The staff is very helpful, and they keep the place clean. Please bring back the pickles on the condiment area. I always love the extra stuff without asking. Keep up the great work. read more

Quality food at a good price. The brisket was fall apart tender, with a tasty (burnt end) bark on the outside and there are about 5 different BBQ sauces to choose from, so you are bound to find one you really like. The hush puppies are crispy on the outside, with a pillowy center. You stand in a line, order your food and wait for your name to be called. There are no rules on grabbing a table, so if you see one you like - get it. We didn't see anyone bussing tables the entire time we were there. The City Sampler @$20 is enough for two to share and leave full. They let you substitute if they are out of an item. read more

The food was just there. The brisket was fatty and did not have much flavor. The chicken skin was rubbery and fatty. The ribs were fall off the bone but not much flavor. The corn bread was meh! The peach cobbler was inedible! The Mac and cheese was good the okra was good. We have eaten at the one in Raleigh a couple times and it wasn't this bad. Hopefully it was just a bad day! read more

Full Disclosure before reading: I'm a bit of a BBQ snob. Rollin' smoke is a hobby of mine, and I enjoy traveling around and trying the Q I find at any stop along the way. Many will probably find the food here quite good for there tastes, but to me, much of it was just average. We ended up stopping here because it was on our way to the coast, and we hit traffic just outside Raleigh around dinner time on a Friday, so we all decided to stop. We arrived to a VERY busy restaurant, line all the way to the door, hoping for the best based on their perceived popularity. Before we get to the food, let me say the staff here is some off the friendliest you'll find. The decor is very nice, and there are some good touches that you won't find at many other places. For example, there is a condiments bar where you can pick up some complimentary pickles, jalapenos, etc. as well as make some side cups of their wide array of sauces. These sauces range from a South Carolina inspired mustard sauce, to a thick molasses KC style, to a thinner and more vinegary central NC style sauce (and more). I personally felt the SC style mustard sauce and the "swine wine" (slightly sweeter vinegar based) were the best of the bunch. For the food, we had a variety around the table. I got to try the pulled pork, brisket, and chicken. Let's lead with their best foot, the pulled pork. Tender, moist, mild smoky flavor. Melts in your mouth. Goes great with the swine wine. Wish I had more of the barky pieces on my plate, but overall very well done. Moving to the chicken... a bit powdery mouth feel and not as moist as you'd expect so a little overcooked, not a lot of smokey flavor except in the skin. Chicken usually would have a very robust smoke flavor as the particles can penetrate deeper into the meat compared to a red meat, but did not have much here. Overall, it was more like rotisserie chicken. The brisket was weak, and I expected it to be the best item, unfortunately. While it was indeed tender, it lacked any flavor on its own. No spice, no smokiness (just the thinnest smoke ring on the edges), generally on the mushy side. Had the pale appearance of meat that had sat quite awhile and gradually cooked more in a warmer. At least it was kept in liquid as to not get tough. It was probably not sliced to order but rather pre-sliced and kept warm in its own juices. This would lead to the pale color and softened texture I experienced. Brisket should always be cut to order. The time saved in pre-slicing is not worth the quality degredation. Side items were a mixed experience. The corn pudding was definitely the best of the bunch we had, an opinion shared by all at the table. Collard greens were fairly average, but putting a little swine wine sauce in them helped them to stand out. The fried okra could use a little spice in the breading mixture. The person who had the macaroni and cheese described it as "plain, but good enough." The side salad did not come with all the promised toppings for the person who got it. The Texas toast was warm and buttery. Yum. Overall, I expected better, especially seeing how popular it was. I have had much tastier BBQ at much lower prices too... this place was pretty expensive. You're paying a bit for the decor here... ultimately it has been my experience that you'll generally be happier at places that focus fully on the food instead of the building. Maybe this is what led to some of the follies I experienced, maybe it was how busy they were, but generally I'm fine having had it once and then moving on. read more

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Had brisket and ribs and they were delicious! Best I have ever had! i'm 45 minutes away and i will drive to get my BBQ fix!!!!

This is a pretty decent regional BBQ chain. Not quite 5 stars, but definitely a solid contender when it comes to smoked meats and the like. I recommend their pork ribs (sold by the full slab, half slab, or individual bones) and their vinegar-based pulled pork sandwich. I don't think their sides are all that remarkable, save for the side salad. I'm also not the biggest fan of their chicken, brisket, etc. Customer service tends to be efficient and friendly. Parking is plentiful and available. Worth trying if you find yourself in the area and in need of some tasty 'cue! read more

I was visiting my brother in Raleigh today and stopped on the way to this bbq gem in Garner. Pretty cool environment and they have a wide variety of meats sides and bbq sauces! I had 2 meats for lunch, brisket and pulled chicken, with the sweet potato casserole and Texas toast. The meal completely filled me up and was very exceptional! I enjoyed every last bite and the brush fire bbq sauce was pretty good! For lunch even if you are very hungry get a half pound with two sides that way you don't fill up too much. Friendly staff and quick service! Highly recommended! read more

City Barbeque - Beef brisket pulled chicken toast and sweet potato casserole! - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

I really enjoy the food. The macaroni and cheese is the best I've had from a restaurant. I've not had an issue with customer service, nor with any food I've ordered. The brisket is excellent and my fav. read more

Amazing food! Love there peach cobbler , brisket and hush puppies! The service is amazing and awesome! Greg place for a family dinner or take out! read more

Overall, the food was great! Unfortunately, I placed a to-go order and when eating my meal at home, I almost swallowed a piece of plastic that was in my pulled pork sandwich. I would've given a four because I know accidents happen but the restaurants phone isn't working for whatever reason so I was unable to call and let them know about it. Would still come again next time I visit the area, but will definitely be checking for plastic in the food before I eat. read more

City Barbeque - Found plastic in my pulled pork sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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We had not eaten at this City Barbeque in several years and after our recent meal, we remembered why: it's not very good. My companion tried the brisket sandwich and was rewarded with a couple of ounces of very dry brisket sitting in a sandwich bun. The sweet barbeque sauce at least made the sandwich edible but it was amazingly mediocre, especially for $9.99. meh. I tried the Nashville hot chicken. When I placed my order, I asked if the chicken was cooked to order and the cashier assured me that it was. Either City Barbeque has special equipment that allows them to fry a very dry, lukewarm chicken breast in a couple of minutes or the fried chicken breast was not cooked to order as I'd been promised. I wonder which it was? If my sandwich had been prepared as I was told it would be prepared, I think it would have been very, very good; it certainly had potential, but the end result was marred by serving fried chicken past its prime. For side dishes, we tried the potato salad and mac-and-cheese. Both were very good and outclassed our sandwiches. Barbecue restaurants should be all about the protein, whether smoked, fried or grilled. When the sides are the highlight of a meal, then something may be askew. There is excellent barbeque in the Garner area. If you enjoy chain-food barbecue or appreciate the convenience of being very close to Cabelas and the many retail opportunities across the road, then City Barbeque may be a fine choice, but there are other options worth considering. If you aren't in a rush, hop on I-40 east and head down to the Redneck BBQ Lab right off the highway 210 exit. You'll likely be pleasantly surprised and more likely to head there when you are craving 'Q. read more

Barbeque chicken was tasty but the mac and cheese was kind of bland. Cashier wasn't very helpful with recommendations and kind of had this look like hurry up and order. read more

Typical BBQ ambiance, no line on a Saturday afternoon. Ordered ribs, collards and fried okra. Ribs were great! Tender and seasoned just right. The collards were too salty to eat, I tried but just couldn't eat more than a few bites. The fried okra was downright awful, they used a thick floury/ doughy batter to cover the tiniest pieces of okra. It was not for me but if you like fried batter, go for it. read more

I really enjoy City! I know this is a pulled pork state, but I love good smoked brisket and City has really good brisket. I love their corn pudding and baked beans as well. The pulled pork is tasty, as are the sausage links. I haven't had a side I didn't like! I am always happy to eat here. read more

We had dinner over the weekend at our location of City Bar-b-que. The experience was fine but not up to prior experiences. They were very busy and the staff appeared to be a bit overwhelmed. A few of the meals were off target...ribs with too much tug and a brisket sandwich that was almost all bark. The remaining meals were fine if not great. We will definitely try this location again and it remains our favorite of the chain brisket bbq restaurants. read more

Freakin delicious! The pulled pork is so good, but the sides are even better. The Mac and cheese is actually amazing as well as the banana pudding which is beyond delicious. read more

Great food. Great service. Great environment. You can get a lot of food for a good price and it's quick and easy.

Welcome to being served pork in a pig sty. If filthy tables and sticky, garbage strewn floors aren't gross enough for ya, try the crusty, drippy bottles of sauce all patrons are supposed to use for extra yuck. If you're lucky, they'll get your order wrong too and do nothing to fix it. Yes, this isn't a four star restaurant but at least have some standards! read more

City Barbeque - Nasty... - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Superb place to go. Love the different kind of sauce they showcase at the place. Cornbread a must try.

We had this for our wedding and now live by one! Staff are great!!!! They are always so sweet an food is great.

As soon as you enter the building, the beautiful smell of southern bbq enters your nose and you fall in love. I was at a conference in Raleigh and wanted something local, I'm almost certain that this is a local establishment and not a chain, gosh I hope I'm right. My colleague and I were greeted by an awesome cashier (maybe owner) by the name of Porkchop lol. His level of patience and customer service is second to none. He took the time to explain the menu to us, which really helped us to order filling meals that we finished before leaving. We were here at lunch time, so we each ordered lunch sized portions. I ordered a turkey sandwich with baked beans and mac and cheese; it was pretty good. I really enjoyed the sandwich and mac and cheese, in fact I devoured those, but I'm not a fan of thick baked beans; the sauce was really heavy. They have several different sauces to choose from, but my favorite was something with the word "sweet" in the name. They also have AMAZING sweet tea! I'd definitely return here the next time I'm in the area. read more

City Barbeque - Turkey sandwich, Mac and cheese and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

We swung by this BBQ gem during the light snow storm Clayton, NC had this week. City Barbecue was one of the last restaurants still open due to the weather. I ordered the brisket sandwich with corn pudding (AMAZING) and baked beans. My better half ordered the half slab ribs with mac and cheese and green beans. The meats were smoked well and the sides paired nicely. I especially enjoyed the rich corn pudding. Since moving here from Hawaii I have managed to get my wife hooked on sweet tea and BBQ lol. Requirements for living in the South East if you ask me. Most impressive aside from the many sauces and toppings bar options and great food was the stellar service. Every single employee was more than happy to help, gave many thanks for the customers business, and just had a genuine happiness and care for their craft. If we travel through Clayton again, you can bet we will be coming in for our BBQ fix. read more

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This food tasted so good. They quick fast and friendly. I spent the best $120 yet this year. Keep up the good work.

Great selection and yummy sauces. Called in order was quick and ready. In store was clean. Recommend.