My son was getting married in Candler on 4/27, so the family stopped in to gather for lunch on Friday 4/26. Prices were reasonable and service was prompt, helpful and friendly. Our group ordered a variety of items and each were hot and delicious! Thank you for a memorable experience to our very special weekend! read more

We got pulled pork for takeout a few months back. Maybe we caught them on a bad day, but the pork tasted old, watery, and had a certain old,gaminess to it. I've had lots of barbecue all over the United States. Good BBQ to me does not have to be smothered sauce to taste good. I have to say this did not taste very good on its own. I Should have called the management and let them know. So I suppose we should try them again. read more

Best Lunch Value in town. No frills, no bougie attitude and pretentious vibes (like those downtown BBQ joints) - just straight up good food at the price. read more

Not impressed.. food had very little taste.. Ordered the veg plate but was told after I payed and left tip that they didn't have collards and they made the choice to give me double Mac. read more

Doc Brown's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich.. was really dry and lacked flavor.. no sauce given - Southern Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

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The food was unfortunately not good; but nice people there. Nice atmosphere. My bbq was not cooked throughly and was slimy

Management is very rude. Went by to ask a simple question, and I wasn't sure what upset her, however I walked in and asked a simple question, she snapped and I turned around and walked out! read more

Omg this place is phenomenal! Some of the best ribs, pulled pork, and the sides are to die for! I ended up ordering just about everything on the menu, from the BBQ no sauce just dry rubbed and some sauce to go, the mac n cheese was the best I've had out, and greens like Daddy cooked! I also ordered a medley of potato salad, rice, slaw, and cornbread! For dessert I got banana pudding and ate until I thought I would die! It doesn't look like much and the prices are a bit more, but it's definitely worth it! Has to be a sometimes treat for us! read more

Just exactly what we were looking for on our trip to NC. We have one or two bbq places at home in Atlanta that we like, but this is better!!!!! We made a second trip here on the way out. Everything is done right-- even the collard greens! The potato salad , cucumber salad and Mac n Cheese are all outstanding. The sauces were exceptional --the red spicy bbq sauce was our favorite. Also--- the peanut butter pie was perfection. It couldn't be any better !!! Please franchise;)) read more

Beware the dry poultry.... I've been here twice now (I live down the street) and after I get how from work, I come in about 45 minutes to close. This is NOT a good time to order. They are usually out of a majority of menu items and the chicken is extremely dry (probably left over from earlier in the day when fresh). They should warn about this, or at least discount the item as it is extremely unpleasant to eat. Pretty disappointed with a place rated so highly. read more

Doc Brown's BBQ - Bone dry chicken - Southern Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

Loved this BBQ place. It's a bit smaller than some of the other BBQ restaurants but still every bit as delicious. We ordered to go, and everyone was friendly and the service was quick! The BBQ is everything you would want, and I still keep thinking about how delicious their corn bread was!! You can't go wrong here. read more

Doc browns has some of the most delicious brisket around, and when paired with their Alabama White bbq sauce...! The downside is that they often run out of that brisket before dinner time. We live nearby so we will often to takeout dinner for a weekday treat. Moral--brisket is off the chain!!!! Please make more of it read more

Delicious!! Great atmosphere! Service was quiet and they have. Great variety. You will not be disappointed!

I just rolled out of bed and threw up everything I ate. The brisket is third rate regardless. read more

I've been here twice and both times were the same. I don't think they have A/C (or at least didn't when I went) so it was pretty miserable to eat there. The sausage is amazing, but I wasn't a big fan of the bbq. read more

I have picked up food and eaten in several times and have never been disappointed. The food can't be beat and I am glad to have a source of good barbecue here in Enka-Candler. Both the barbecue and sides have been great every time I have ordered food here. read more

The brisket and pork was top notch. The house sauce was hot, sweet, and savory. You have to get the Mac and cheese pie and the collard greens were seasoned to perfection. The service was quick, friendly and over the top. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. read more

We stopped on our journey from Californi at this gem.....we starving. The people who own this place are so nice and welcoming!! The food was so, so good. we all had the pulled pork which was just perfect. Then with the addition of the traditional red BBQ sauce, achieves hightail of glory. I really Doc Browns, and I know you will too! PS. The must have item on the menu at Doc Browns is the Mac & Cheese Pie!! You'll thank me after! read more

Walk up to a counter and order your food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of bbq on the sandwiches and the sauces are so good! Try the macaroni and cheese pie! read more

Stopped at Doc Browns for a lunch break during our spring break road trip. Customer service was great and the food was excellent. Highly recommend the Brown Bag special (choice of sandwich, chips, drink) for the kiddos or if you're looking to keep things light. Our kids had the pulled pork and loved it. If you're looking for a little more, the ribs were also an excellent option. Vegetarians and Vegans can enjoy the Tempeh sandwich and many of the sides (ex. collard greens, coleslaw (they have a non cream option), sweet potato casserole (no marshmallows), beans, etc). Try to get in early to get the desserts. We missed out on the banana pudding and their apple dessert. We ended lunch leaving with a delicious small box of fresh out of the oven corn bread. Thanks, for a great lunch Doc Browns! read more

Doc Brown's BBQ - Southern Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

When Doc Browns first opened we had a couple of so so experiences. A take it or leave it sort of thing. We tried them again a few months ago out of sheer convenience and I will say we were pleasantly surprised with the improvement. We have been back several times in the last few months and the food has been consistent. The service is always great and this last time they went out of their way to take care of our 75 pound "pup". We didn't take her inside of course but they brought her water and with our permission some beef bones that we destined for the scrap pile. The food is good and served quickly. I love little mom and pop type restaurants and I am glad to see this one survived COVID. read more

The best BBQ in the southeast, hands down. Every time we go, it's better than the last, and the sides are always creative and better than anything you can get in any restaurant in the Asheville area. Doc Brown's is our favorite restaurant, and we drive an hour one way to eat their food, bypassing many other restaurants that are purported to "Best of," but they just don't fit the bill like the down home Southern BBQ at Doc Brown's. read more

Again a business owner who is in denial. Your food was bad the cashier was trying to salvage my supper, but your cook needs to be replaced. Your establishment looks like a wreck. Start with your sign out front. The pork was stringing and lukewarm. The slaw was tasteless. The corn muffin was burnt, cold, and hard. You may justify your place with the comment "taste and preference". Most people want to spend their hard earned money in this time of inflation carefully. It won't matter about YOUR taste and preference, it's about the customers. read more

This was suggested by some locals on a recent visit but I found it disappointing. Sides were the best part!

Was just passing through the Asheville area and came across this place on Yelp. It is amazing!! FOOD: Really good BBQ. Everything I had was spectacular. Stole a couple bites of my friend's peanut butter pie and it was rich and delicious. I wish I could eat here all the time. SERVICE: It's casual -- order up, seat yourself. However, I ordered from the owner and he was very patient and friendly -- gave his recommendations and handled my indecisive nature by answering my questions about what is delicious. AMBIANCE: Casual, mom and pop sort of style. Feels really genuine, like the owner puts a lot of thought and care into the place. OVERALL: Will be back when I am in the area next for some very tasty BBQ! read more

this place another try after the first time I went was a bad experience. Well, yet again another bad experience for 2nd and last time I'll try this place. both times they had a CHILD working the register who thw first time I tried messed up my order completely and the second timw couldn't even understand what I wanted without me telling them 4 times and still didn't have th order right so I left. Food is so so and definitely not worth babysitting a kid to take my order. place needs to hire adults to work with customers its unacceptable to have children working the front counter and taking orders unreal read more

I am a barbecue fanatic and my wife and I gave Doc Browns a chance on a visit not too long ago. Our mistake. The staff was friendly but seemed quite shocked that a person would request a craft beer such as a nice IPA and in a place named Asheville, North Carolina. This is practically the craft beer capital of North America and a barbecue joint without some local craft beers to offer patrons is a crime that should result in their smoker being apprehended by the authorities. My opinion, and I admit that I have a big mouth and see exactly the real way I think it. The ribs were priced by the each. The ribs were basically dry and the barbecue sauce had been cooked for so long that it was glazed almost to the point of being candy on top of each rib they certainly lacked at tender fall off the bone taste that we all seek back home at our favorites. I don't blame that result on too much heat. It was simply a result from being in the smoker for far too long. I had the pulled pork and regretted making that decision for the entire rest of the day. My wife's ripick wasbrisket, she's from Texasand her dishwasdry enough to be a pair of cracked cowboy boots. I really hope the kitchen reads this and take some steps to try and step up their game read more

This was disappointing. Pulled pork was ok. Corn bread muffin was cold and hard. Baked bean mix has a very odd flavor. Potato green bean mix appeared to be from a can. Just kind of basic food for the price. read more

I was drawn to this place thanks to an article in Edible Asheville. An article by a vegetarian. A vegetarian who'd tried only the sides and not the 'cue. What was I thinking??? Anyway, stopped here for a late lunch: First, the good: All three of us ate like pigs...pardon the pun... no, actually, don't since y'all know I'm shameless by now... for under $30.00. This included a half-rack of Ribs! We were introduced to Alabama White Sauce, which near as I can figure it, is an all-purpose sweet 'n tangy mayo-based BBQ go-with. Soda worshiping kid also got to try Cheerwine for the first time. I may be misquoting here, but I do believe the counter gal described it as being "Totally OG. Like the lovechild of Cherry Coke and Dr. Pepper." Again, completely paraphrasing, but she wasn't wrong. Appreciated the effort to elevate sides. Bourbon Applesauce was a standout. And if you're into Mac 'n Cheese Pie, like my kid, then I'd venture to guess you'd enjoy the rendition here. The has potential, but could've been better: Sausage was nicely seasoned, but a bit overcooked and dry. Ribs were tender and meaty, but ultra bland. Pulled Pork was tender, but needed a killer sauce to amp it up and the sauces here that we tried fell short in terms of flavor. Indeed. The 'they would taste good on a boot' sauces at Haywood Smokehouse in Dillsboro, which we'd tried a few days earlier, truly spoiled us, I fear, for future BBQ spots. Coleslaw Flight was a fun concept, but I can't say I fell in love with the execution. The Blue Cheese Slaw needed more seasoning and tangy blue cheese flavor. There was a very finely chopped, kicked up, vinegary Slaw, if memory serves, that was definitely interesting to try. And a creamy mayo-based one that was fine, but not very memorable. I think they were out of the fourth pick, so we doubled up on one of the others. Service was very accommodating, replete with Southern charm that would've been right at home in a Reese Witherspoon movie. At least it sure seemed that way to this Northern girl. Just in skimming this eatery's Yelp reviews, it seems the proprietor is open-minded when it comes to constructive diner feedback, which to me, speaks to an ability to evolve and grow. If I lived in the area, am sure I'd return at some point to give it another try. read more

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Sorry Doc Brown BBQ! This BBQ is not very good, I've had better from the frozen section in the grocery store :-the staff was great! Very friendly! The food is low quality and has a very odd taste. Not my favorite place, I would only recommend to people who don't like lean, TN style BBQ. The best thing we had was the sausage, and turkey. The pulled beef is greasy. The Mac and cheese was okay, the beans were not great and the corn bread was odd. Again, Staff was friendly, owner is rude and doesn't take criticism well... sometimes Sir, The truth Hurts. read more

First bid thing you should know is that the slaw is weird. It looks more like grits than slaw, BUT don't let it fool you it is perfect BBQ sandwich slaw!!! It really sets the flavors off! The sandwiches are huge btw! These are not snack portions by any means. A really great deal for the $6(ish) price. The Mac-n-cheese is just like mom makes and the beans are just like your grandmother's! Everyone is super friendly even during lunch rush! This is definitely a spot worth the drive to try out! read more

Doc Brown's BBQ - Southern Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

We are from Jacksonville, and rate everything against Atlantic Beach BBQ, which is excellent. We did drive-through on a wedding planning trip last weekend and had the most terrific bbq pulled pork sandwich and platters from Doc Brown's. Added cole law to the bbq sandwich - It was pilled high and exceptional read more

Doc Brown's BBQ is a local to me place. My favorite thing for lunch is brisket sandwich and collard greens. I obviously think it's good as I eat it for lunch about once a week or so. The staff like most places is having trouble finding help. But Krista is always pleasant and eager to explain anything from the menu. So at the peak of lunch time be patient they will get you as quickly as possible. I have tried the pork also and found it to be very good. As Western NC is a melting pot of people, they have several different sauces that should please most anyone. This is a great value for lunch and dinner. Blue Collar Food Critic read more

I've eaten bbq all over the country and even make it myself. This place has the flavor and the staff is amazing. If you are visiting the area stop by and grab some grub. Everything is amazing! read more

Sides were the best part of our meal. The brisket was over cooked and dry. The pulled pork was lacking in flavor. The chicken was dry, even the dark meat. I feel like the meat is cooked early and kept in a warmer which is sad. This place has so much potential. read more

It was good value for the price, at just a smidge over 11 bucks a plate -- full plate with two sides to your meat plus a corn muffin. Our kids rhected most of it. The smoked turkey was great. Our pulled pork was dry. Baked beans were beans plus brown sugar. Collard greans and coleslaw were GREAT and I could eat buckets of them. Kids only ate the turkey and pulled pork but couldn't do the cornbread, sweet beams, or macaroni pie like we hoped. read more

Doc Brown's BBQ is fantastic, and he is the best guy! He brought his food truck to our event and all of our guests raved about the meal. He brought pulled pork (some of the best), plus his fantastic BBQ tempeh and sides. You cannot go wrong with ordering anything here, and we can't recommend him enough. Thanks, Doc! read more

The sauce! The spicy one! So good, I go for the brisket but anything with their spicy sauce is dank dank

Too much price. Not enough nice. Long wait time, and out of many things. Collards need some work.

amazing food check this place out! came up from florida nothing like this down south!

Great Pork and the sides aren't an afterthought. The Macaroni & Cheese Pie was among the best I've ever tasted. I'm typically not a fan of mustard sauces but theirs was great. They did have other sauces. I was just traveling through the area but would love to try more of what they have to offer. 7-13-17 Update Visit 2 On my second visit I ordered the Pulled Beef plate and man was it a letdown. The flavor was more akin to pot roast but with peppers and tomatoes thrown in like fajitas. Not like any REAL beef BBQ I've ever had and I'm from Texas. The baked beans were blah until I loaded them up with sauces. The Lexington slaw was OK but not great. I still think this is a 5 star place. Just stick with the Pork BBQ & MacNCheese. read more

Doc Brown's BBQ - WARNING - The Pulled Beef is not BBQ! - Southern Near Me - Candler, North Carolina