Ever try a new place and order a bunch of different things? Then when you try them each one is better than the next? That's what my family experienced here! We ordered one of their family meals for four. They had another for six. You get two mains, four sides and four desserts. So for our mains we got a whole chicken, *quartered* and a rack of pork ribs. For sides we went with the baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and Mac & cheese. Dessert was four banana puddings. Everything is made on the premises and everything was absolutely delicious! The chicken & ribs were outstanding! The baked beans were thick & rich with two kinds of beans. Coleslaw had a bit of an Asian vibe and had some spice *heat* which I love! The cornbread was more like a cross between corn pudding and bread and the mac & cheese was so epic I had to stop my daughter from emptying the whole thing on to her plate! The banana pudding with tiny Nilla wafers on top was the perfect ending. They have tables inside and it looked like there was some outside seating as well. I get the impression that they do a lot of takeout. The inside is very cozy and quaint. So glad we tried them and we'll definitely be back! read more

So sad they closed. Unk why. They were awesome. Place was always busy.... Food and staff were great read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Finally was able to stop by and try Gary & Meg's while running some errands in the area today. And I have to say we officially have a new favorite spot! From the moment you walk in you are greeted with hospitality and warmth. The staff here are outstanding. They were patient and helpful as this was our first time and we were overwhelmed with what to try! I opted for the pulled chicken sandwich with two sides, trying their Mac and cheese and cornbread. We also ordered a combo meal of a 1/2 chicken with ribs, and two sides, one baked beans and another Mac and cheese. All of the meat was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. To thw point where we were stuffed and wanted to keep eating because everything was so amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavored to perfection, it honestly tasted like an amazing thanksgiving but with rosemary chicken. The Mac and cheese was outstanding and was the perfect balance of seasoning to cheese to noodle. The cornbread was crunchy outside and moist on the inside. The baked beans are easily the best beans I have had at any restaurant up north! The ribs were pork and so tender and well flavored you needed no sauce on anything. The half chicken was just as moist and tender as my pulled chicken sandwich but had different seasoning and was equally as great. We cannot wait to return to check out more of their menu and they have some stellar lunch specials. There is ample seating indoors and outdoors for the warmer seasons. They have their own parking lot as well. They are also very reasonably priced! read more

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I'm a sucker for BBQ and grilled meats. We've been wanting to try Gary & Meg's Chicken and Ribs for a while now, and even told ourselves that the next time we're in the area, we must it. Well tonight was the night. Not only were we given a tasty and unique culinary take on the everyday BBQ and grilled recipes, but we had a chance to "meat" the owner Gary. What a great and down to earth man who puts every bit of his passion for good food into the meal we ate. Tonight's dinner included the following menu items: - BRISKET A unique take on a timeless BBQ staple cooked low and slow, finished sweet & savory - Charcoal Grilled Wings - Collard Greens - Baked New Beans Everything was delicious, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be visiting again. Yum! Be sure to visit them @garyandmegs 10 Erie Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470 1-973-706-6798 https://garyandmegs.com read more

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Awesome little Rib joint. The smells hits you before you open the front door. It's not traditional smoked BBQ but rather charcoal rotisserie and does it pack some backyard tasting goodness! The chicken and rib combo was more than enough for me. Both meats expertly seasoned and cooked. Collards and Meg's cornbread concoction were absolutely on the money. Unfortunately they were out of the banana pudding. Guess I'll have to go back again. Gary and Meg are the friendly, welcoming owners . Loved talking to them, you can tell that they're sincere about serving up heartfelt homemade food. This is a BYO and just a great place to hang for a few cold beers and a fantastic meal read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Combo Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

The food blog scene might be a bit quieter up around Wayne, as Gary & Meg's seems like the sort of place that should be famous. It's relatively new, and it's not like they're secretive - they're on the 'gram - but I'm curious to hear more about the origin story. Operating in the charcoal rotisserie subgenre of barbecue, they use an awesome smoke hit that you can smell from outside and a dry rub with no sauce in sight. I'd strongly recommend the chicken-and-rib combo but if I'm forced to state a meat preference I'd vote for the chicken. The short menu means you won't accidentally pick something non-core. No turkey burger here. I believe there are currently four sides available, and the corn concoction and mac and cheese seem more popular, but I skipped the latter in favor of collard greens to meet my vegetable quota, and it was delightfully tangy. There's also cole slaw. It's mostly takeout/delivery oriented, with excellent service from Gary and Meg themselves during my visit. Aqueduct Park is nearby with two picnic tables and rustic Pompton River views. I wish the NJ Transit schedule wasn't so abysmal, but I'll definitely be back. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Combo Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

This little BBQ joint in Mountain View has definitely been attracting attention over the past few months, and deservedly so. I've encountered positive buzz online and have driven past it a few times (usually coming back from grabbing Kenko Sushi). It seemed like the perfect spot for a to-go lunch on a cold, rainy Friday afternoon. I wasn't disappointed - and the issues I had were purely palate-based, not necessarily anything negative that the restaurant did or didn't do. I decided to order my lunch online via Gary & Meg's site. It was pretty easy to use; no issues in that regard. Constructive feedback-wise (and I didn't take points off for this at all), I'd recommend that they use consistent language across all social media/online platforms when it comes to the menu items. Several times I saw that the entrees came with two sides (indicating you could choose) and other times, including in the store, it said that the entrees automatically came with the corn concoction and the mac and cheese. It didn't end up being an issue for me since coincidentally those are exactly the sides I wanted, but I did write out my preferences in the special instructions, which apparently I didn't need to do. That seems like a pretty easy fix in terms of updating social media accounts, etc. Also, when I was selecting a pick-up time, the minimum "ASAP" option was for at least 35 minutes. Totally fine by me, but when I came in to pick up the order, they just prepped it for me right there. I'm assuming that the 35 minutes is more for the ribs and chicken than the pulled pork, but I'd tailor the wait times based on what the customer is ordering. Not a huge deal at all - it didn't take very long to have my order packed up and ready to go. As an aside, I hope they spend some time this summer concentrating on the interior presentation. Right now, I'm sure this is probably at least 95% a to-go business, but the storefront has potential as an in-house dining establishment. It looked like you could theoretically eat at the diner-esque front counter, but it's not too hospitable for that quite yet. Here's hoping. I liked the pulled pork - it's juicy, tender and flavorful - but for me it was too spicy. I can typically handle spice, but because it was so strong it actually overwhelmed the sides - I could barely taste the corn concoction and mac and cheese until I grabbed some water to clear my palate. From what I could tell, it looked like there were red pepper flakes in the pulled pork, which definitely provides a kick but in my opinion drowns out the supporting cast. The corn concoction was excellent. It tasted very similar to the cornbread pudding that House of Que in Hoboken has. I'd definitely get that again. The mac and cheese was also very good. I'm always a huge fan of breaded toppings, though it was a LITTLE too reminiscent of that Velveeta/milky taste. Again, I'm sure that's a huge selling point for a lot of other people, it just wasn't my cup of tea. Next time I'm bypassing the pulled pork in favor of the ribs, as that seems to be the big seller here. Even though this wasn't my favorite BBQ meal of all time, another customer easily could have had a perfect experience with the same food. Also, the customer service is top-notch. Meg was on the premises when I came to pick up my lunch and was very hospitable; can't undervalue the intangibles like that. There's definitely a lot to like here now and going forward. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Pulled Pork Platter w/ Corn Concoction and Mac and Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

By chance we met Gary out and about and in talking with this owner we got to hear his story and how this amazing place came to fruition. We had to go and try and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! This is NOT your ordinary BBQ at all. No fancy sauces disguising or coating the meat. Instead you are getting charcoal slow cooked, amazing, tender, flavorful and delicious BBQ. The owner Meg was so kind to make us try her homemade BBQ and it was off the charts insane and that you wanted to drink it up. The wings were outrageous. The ribs tender to the bone and the brisket melted in your mouth. Now if you like corn bread this corn bread left you feeling cozy with homemade goodness. Definitely a must! Stop by and support an amazing family and small business where they put the heart and soul in every plate they serve. J&R read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - outside - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Amazing food best BBQ around, Very hard to find really good bbq like this, it's a gem this place the people are very nice and helpful, the inside is very cool looking they have a few tables to sit down and eat at inside. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Pulled Chicken Sandwich Platter Sinful Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Great place!! First time there about a month ago, it was freezing out so I know this place would be an even better vibe in the warmer weather months. Service was fast, brisket was good, Mac and cheese was amazing. I will definitely be coming back. Thanks for a great experience! read more

I was passing through this area at lunchtime and thought, BBQ, I can go for that. Reviews were extremely good so how can I go wrong. A couple of lunch specials but the one I picked, rib tips, supposedly has some bone and gristle. Pass for me. I went with the pulled pork sandwich which came with their "homemade " cole slaw. Food came very fast, however, it just was not as flavorful as I expected , and the cole slaw was not something I'd ever order again. Sorry but I have to stand with 3 stars, and that might be a gift. read more

Picked up lunch here today because my daughters school was having a fundraiser. We've gone in the past and have been pleased. Today was no exception. The pulled chicken sandwich and corn bread were amazing. The minus one star is for the coleslaw. It is inedible. I took one bite, spit it out and still have a burned, bitter, sour taste in my mouth minutes later. It's that bad. We will continue to order from here, but will go back to getting the mac and cheese as a side instead of the coleslaw. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Pulled chicken sandwich, cornbread and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Hung out at Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs tonight and it was GREAT. Food was DELISH. Service was ON POINT. Atmosphere was AWESOME. Had chicken, ribs, pulled pork...my fav was chicken & hubby's ribs but it was all good. Their Mac & Cheese is on my top-3-list and the cornbread is golden & savory...can you taste golden???!!! If you can't you need to learn...tastebuds have color, texture, temperature, fragrance, & flavor! Next time we visit we are going to have STONE AGE SHORT RIB, which sounds amazing, not forgetting a good Cab, oh yeah it's BYOB :) See you there! read more

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Great food, service was stellar. We'll be back! Ribs and chicken and Mac n cheese and corn stuffing were fabulous, but the beans take first place! read more

Amazing fresh barbecue/rotisserie joint. The family running inside is amazing and the food is spectacular. It's not your average barbecue but more barbecue foods created/made rotisserie style. So expect something a little different but great. Mains Ribs - cooked perfectly, dry rubbed graciously. Tastes amazing, at first it seems like it's oily but it's all the juices. Honestly 5/5 Chicken - Super juicy and tender chicken. Also a dry rub on there and it tastes amazing 5/5 Sides Corn bread - very unique take on cornbread, it's more wet than dry but it's amazing. 5/5 Mac and cheese - traditional mac & cheese with a good crust 5/5 Collard greens - honestly amazing, definitely taste some type of meat in there but it definitely makes it taste better. 5/5 Honestly great food great prices super fresh! read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I had been wanting to try the food here and finally had a chance yesterday because I was on a very long phone call that never ended and I ended up driving by here. So glad that I did. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, which came with two sides. I chose the macaroni and cheese and the corn pudding (?). The food was wonderful - the portion was huge. I ate it over two meals. The macaroni and cheese is very heavy and very filling; it could easily be saved and eaten with a salad for a whole other meal. It's outstanding! The corn pudding was very good - you'll just keep eating it and there will be none left for that second meal. The sandwich was full of pulled pork - very tasty - and no fat. I can't wait to go back. The owner was also very nice. read more

Had the pork ribs and hated them. Seasoning was Montreal seasoning and they weren't tender at all. I did like the collard greens. Not worth the $. Dirty and unfriendly read more

I stopped in here on my lunch break. I work in the area and was not familiar with this place at all. I was in the mood for some bbq so I did some research and luckily found this gem. My family is from the south and I must say, this is undoubtedly some of the best bbq I've ever had. The ribs and chicken were cooked absolutely perfectly. In addition, the corn concoction was something original that I've never had before. Very tasty. The mac & cheese was great as well. The woman at the counter who took my order was extremely friendly, great service. The food came out rather quickly. Lastly, the ambiance is cool. Feels like a bbq joint but a lot cleaner. There's tables also in the parking lot it you want to eat outside. 10/10. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Bone Sucking Ribs, chicken wings, Megs Corn Concoction, Sinful Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Was going to stop there today but found out it was closed. That's sad, they had very good food. I would have stopped there more often if I lived closer. Their chicken was very good and we loved there twists they put in their sides. The restaurant business is a tough business. I wish the owners luck. read more

Small and simply great food . BBQ cooked perfectly. Great sides. Friendly service. You have to order the beef or short rids 45 minutes before, but worth it read more

Home made bbq- chicken, pork, beef ribs, pulled pork , pulled chicken sandwiches- all made fresh daily. Add to that the sides of cornbread, mac n chz, baked beans, collared greens and cole slaw- hell I could go there for the sides alone... Gar n Meg are very nice people, hard working locals with a food- place is cozy but has our door seating on a nice patio w occasional live acoustic entertainment .Located across the street from Lincoln Park train station - Call in and pick up or stop in for a sit down meal. They will cater parties too. Best BBQ around. read more

I ordered from this place yesterday for the first time, I have to say the whole chicken was quite good. We also had a rack of ribs, mac n cheese and a corn side dish, all of these were really good too! We will order from them again Great value for the buck. Best mac n cheese I have ever had. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs generously donated pulled pork sandwiches and Mac & Cheese to our non-profit's Ride to Fight Suicide Event. The food was delicious! The Mac & Cheese was the best I've had in years and the pulled port was great. Thank you Gary & Meg's!! read more

Very very good BBQ. We ordered a variety of things and everything was pretty tasty. It was very pricy though for the serving size

So i'm a vegan and can only eat the cole slaw, which by the way is Stupendousssss !!!! However, my family enjoys barbeque and they are disgusting carnivores. And they Looooooove this place!! Seriously, it's like a relationship! They are smitten!! We pick up food for the family pretty often and this place beats all others. You must try for yourselves!! read more

We loved this place. Definitely recommend. People are nice and the food is spot on. Portions are large enough to share. The corn concoction reminded me of home cooking. The whole place has a home cooking meets takeout restaurant. Order early because they run out because people like the food and real bbq takes time. Rob's we're perfectly seasoned. Brisket tender and delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Full rack of Megs Corn Concoction, Whole Rack of Bone Sucking Ribs, Beef Brisket, Cole Slaw, Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

You MUST try this awesome place. Had my first visit today for lunch, 1/2 chicken and Mac & cheese. Unbelievably great!!! It was so intense that I ordered dinner for the family and they too were blown away by the flavors! To top it all off, Gary and Meg are your hosts and they couldn't be nicer and more down to earth. Thank you Gary and Meg! read more

One word - Amazing!! Mac n cheese, brisket, just amazing. Tender, flavorful and local. Don't have to go far for great BBQ!

Stoped by Gary & Meg's on a whim while randomly exploring the area. You don't come around real southern cuisine too often in this part of New Jersey so we knew we had to try it. The food is AMAZING. From the dry rubbed ribs, to Gary's Chili, the collard greens, the Cole slaw - everything was amazing. The corn bread had actual corn kernels in it and it was to die for. It's a shame that we don't live closer otherwise we would definitely become regulars. read more

Super great ribs and awesome Mac and cheese. Owner the best, friendly and very nice Try their birch beer soda. Goes great with ribs read more

Great atmosphere with quick service and unique outdoor seating. Went to the Seven Tribesman Brewery for drinks then grabbed a late lunch half mile down the road. The sides were unique and very flavorful. If you try this restaurant, dont leave without their brisket and extra helpings of the corn bread! read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Brisket, Cole Slaw, Collard Greens, Pulled Chicken Sandwich Platter, Sinful Mac & Cheese, Megs Corn Concoction, baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Succulent, generous portions of ribs and chicken made the platter such a perfect early dinner! We were also so impressed by the sides--super creamy mac and cheese, delicious corn concoction (with just the right balance of texture and a soufflé-like cornbread), and unexpected depth to the collard greens and coleslaw. I'm so glad we found this place!! read more

Such a great little place. The people are super sweet and the food is delicious. We got pulled pork and tried the Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread. The cornbread has actual corn kernels in it, it seems like it may have creamed corn it in. Coleslaw was really good too, especially when you add it to the sandwich. Definitely worth checking out, we will be back! read more

So, when I picked up my order, I found out that today Gary & Meg's was open exactly 2 months. Before WFH I would pass this spot every day, but I've only passed a few times, and today I was thinking of getting takeout for the family. I made a great choice! I used the online ordering and scheduled a 4PM pickup. I was welcomed by make by Meg as soon as I walked through the door. While they packed up my order, we made some small talk and you can tell that Meg and Gary are really nice people, and you want to see this spot do well. As for the order, I picked up a full rack of ribs, a whole chicken and some Mac & cheese. The order also came with cornbread on the side. The ribs were tremendous, the chicken (charcoal grilled) very moist and flavorful. I loved the mac & cheese. As for the cornbread? My wife had two and told me "get me more cornbread!" It's homemade, delicious and worth the extra time at the gym. While I was waiting I noticed house made Portuguese Chourico. So I picked up some on a hunch. Wow! I'm already planning to mix it in with my eggs tomorrow. So my advice: check out the menu, place an order and stop by for some great food. Here's to a new restaurant and I wish Gary & Meg all the best. Be back soon!!! read more

Gary & Meg's is not the best BBQ I have had or made myself. Their spices and rubs are fairly conservative. There is very little "smoke" in the taste. The chicken and rib tips were better than the ribs, which were small, and the pulled pork was the low point. The pulled pork was stringy, dry pork that they try to revive by saturating it with BBQ sauce. Certainly not appealing IMO. The mac 'n cheese and corn concoction sides are OK, the coleslaw is less than OK. Overall the taste quality does not merit the price they charge. We discarded most of the order. read more

The food is amazing and the owner's are wonderful. We loved the chicken and beef ribs!!

Absolutely delicious food! Tried the combo platter - juicy chicken and ribs with wonderful charcoal grill flavor. Collard greens side was amazing, and the coleslaw really good as well. Looking forward to trying some of the other dishes. read more

Got the combo with half chicken and ribs with Mac and cornbread. All the food was really good and the owner was super nice. Would definitely recommend and go again read more

Gary & Meg's Chicken & Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Absolutely delicious. Best bbq i have ever had in my life. All meats cooked to perfection. Cole slaw and corn were outstanding

The corn bread is amazing ! Get it ! The Mac and cheese was cheesy and delish! The staff is great !