(4) ~ very good food & service located i a gas station. MENU: ** Haluski (side) = (4.15) Very tasty & Unique side that is best described as cooked cabbage, with noodles & crumbled meat. ** Baby back Ribs (half rack) = (4) very tasty, especially when you add more BBQ sauce from the table. Note: This is not "fall-off-the bone", which would need to be boiled, so it's 100% smoked;) * Mac 'n Cheese = (3.85) Tasty, although I prefer when there is either some burnt cheese crust &/or breadcrumbs that add some texture;) read more

If you are traveling through this way, please stop by Gio's BBQ. There food is amazing and the atmosphere is very nice and staff is very friendly. read more

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Hi this is your main Moe, giving you a quick review about Gio's BBQ. My opinion is this, I enjoyed my pick from the menu (see photo). I really like this combo it was delicious . I look to have this again in the future. I approve this message. read more

Gio's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

Long trip from NYC to OH in one shot.. We were hungry. After finding out the place had changed hands, everything made sense. I do believe this was once award winning food but it's mostly kids running it. You get the feeling morale is just not great there and it reflects in the food. Soggy fries, Mac N cheese and vegetables that were laying around all day. The ribs, at 8 PM, were very good and we came out basically satiated. It was expensive for gas station ambience and overall quality. The takeaway is not go as late as we went because they will serve you some unremarkable sides even after you have spent good money. Can't speak for a sandwich or the other stuff we didn't have. Just know their heart is not in the food. read more

Midweek lunch driving through. I suggest you stop for the brisket, but beware of the onion rings. The brisket was tender with just enough bite, sauce was tangy tomato and complimented the brisket, which had a small ribbon of flavor rich fat ( can I call it that :) The onion rings were packed with grease, thick battered, and the onions were flavorless. A few chicken sandwiches were served and were HUGE. (did not have one), But next drive through will have to split one, again HUGE. read more

Gio's BBQ - Brisket & onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

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The Pulled Pork Sandwich is very good. Friendly and fast service too. 9pm and the place is clean too.

A STRONG 4 stars! We were road tripping across route 80 and saw that Gio's was a local favorite. I loved my pulled pork Sammy. Ambiance is unique being integrated into a gas station but I still loved it. I felt welcomed and at ease. It was a great and easy stop! read more

Gio's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

Living in West Decatur I have had this pizza often and sent people there.Well today I will no longer be doing this. I stopped today around 12 July 2st.2025. It was the worst pizza I ever had. Paper thin dry and tough crust. The sauce has change and us awful and salty and it was greasy. Plus slices are smaller. In all it's a BIG 0 read more

It's a very mom & pop environment with a gas station section that I loved. The staff were very friendly & the service was very fast. However their BBQ Chicken seemed warm vs what you would expect as a right out of the grill type. Even my husband was disappointed with the temperature and was confused. Their Mac & cheese was good and you get a set of plastic silverware to use with your meal. I would say from my experience I would give it a 4 out of 10. But their cornbread was to die for though.. I made my husband go back for an entire batch. Grateful for the opportunity to try out their restaurant. read more

Everything I have tried from the place is very good. The meatball sub was good, just really big meatballs, the fries are hit or miss. Very nice customer service, I appreciate the greetings I received and just asking if I needed any condiments with my meal (and not stingy with the ranch when requesting for some.) The location is a rest area as well, you will be able to put your gas and enjoy a good meal. Well recommended read more

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Learned in Kansas City, Kansas, that bbq at gas stations tend to be gems. This is in a gas station convenience store. Ordered the beef brisket with cole slaw. Sauce was smoky, sweet, and tangy. I didn't bother with the other sauces they had there as the original was perfect. Great meat to fat ratio and thin slices. Very filling, satisfying, and well, I want more as I write about it. Photos don't do it justice. It's not the best brisket I've ever had, but it's one of my favorites. The sandwich was $12. Water at the soda fountain is free. So are soda refills if you purchase. Staff is super nice. Order at the counter, and they'll call you or bring it your food. First come, first serve in dining area tables or counter by window. Gas is a decent price. A mile or two off the highway with plenty of parking. read more

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Tasty BBQ and sides. I always get the pulled pork. My family has had the brisket and chicken and both were very good as well

Don't discount this place because it's in a convenience store! My mom and I had the Catfish and it did not disappoint. It's really hard to find catfish in stores and in other restaurants so we were happy to find it on this menu. You order at the counter and then sit down until they call your number. It can get busy too! The garlic bread (which I think comes with most things) wasn't too desirable but the BBQ baked beans and the Mac and cheese were good. read more

Gio's BBQ - Catfish, garlic bread, Mac and cheese, bbq baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

Service here is awful. Convenience store atmosphere. Food is blah and expensive. Restrooms are clean.

Time for a new review. :( yuck! Unfortunately the place was sold and after eating there 4 times since the new management, I don't think I will return. The place is prettier but the food is barely edible now. The chicken was super salty and then super dry, the potato was burnt and dry, the brisket was dry, tough and bland. The coleslaw was rotten. I think it's safe to say it's not going to improve. I'm sad because it used to be delicious food and it's not anymore. read more

Gio's BBQ - Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

I've driven past Gio's for years on my way to Virginia. I finally stopped and was so happy I did. I got a combination platter of brisket and Pulled pork as well as potato salad and Chili mac. Their bbq sauce is a bit tangy and I put it on everything! I'd definitely buy a bottle to take home. The counter to order is in the main store and it's easy to order and be on your way, or sit and enjoy your food. The pork was excellent. I liked the brisket, but I'd probably try the chicken next time after all of this I am reading. I could have passed on the chili mac. Not entirely spicy and I think a topping of cheese would have helped. Great service overall! read more

Gio's BBQ - Brisket and pork - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

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Mediocre food, but definitely overpriced. I wouldn't go out of your way to stop here.

This is a convenient stop for both food and fuel if you are in central Pennsylvania. The huge bonus is that their food is fabulous. I ordered a full rack of ribs, which comes with their own bbq sauce. With the ribs I had garlic bread and their spaghetti salad. One of the highlights of any trip thru Pennsylvania. Their restrooms are always clean and the staff friendly and attentive. The branch wood furniture gives the place a comfortable ambiance. read more

Gio's BBQ - Dining area with counter and kitchen beyond - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

Perfect place right off the highway, can get gas and a great bite to eat. After driving almost 30 hours cross country, this was a splendid treat. BBQ sauce was tangy and sweet. But moreover the pulled pork was moist and tender. The combination was outstanding and would love to stop in again to try there submarine sandwiches next time I'm passing through Pennsylvania. read more

Gio's BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

On a road trip stopped off at Gios for some lunch. I wish I could give it more stars, but the food was cold, I know bbq can be room temperature, but the Mac n cheese was ice cold and the beans were watery. We ordered the Big Daddy sampler. The meats were smoked well and really enjoyed the ribs and the brisket. Also got the shrimp platter special which were bay shrimp deep fried with French fries was ok. I am a BBQ fan, but this place missed the mark with their side dishes. Take out service was efficient. It is super causal with seating inside a gas station grocery store. read more

Stopped here during the 100 mile yard sale. It came highly recommended by locals and was one stop shopping. Part BBQ, part convenience store, gas station, and trip stop, this place offered it all. It was pretty busy. It was also a bit confusing inside. There's a counter with two cashiers several feet apart. It would appear at first glance that one covers the gas/convenience store purchases, and other for the BBQ orders but you can order or check out at either I was told. The menu had a nice selection of BBQ and fried offerings and a few salads. Pricing was average. The serving size was oversized, but we still both left hungry. While the BBQ we ordered - hubby a BBQ pork on top of burger, and myself a pulled BBQ pork w/ coleslaw, etc is was very one note. It lacked smoky flavor and crusty bits and basically tasted like pulled pork smothered in a store bought sauce. Nothing set it apart. I will say that I may be a BBQ snob, as I attended a national bbq competition in NYC and had bbq in the south, so I know good bbq. I was suprised to learn Gio's actually won awards because it was very unmemoriable. I will say hubby loved the seasoned fries - frozen fries with chili powder which I could barely taste and I loved his onion rings, which appeared to be from scratch. The folks were friendly and we were served suprisingly fast but probably a one and done for us. read more

I thought this place was pretty darn awesome. My husband and I were traveling upstate recently and this was exactly the kind of place I was hoping to stumble across to have a nice lunch. We were not disappointed one bit. We both had brisket sandwiches with their yummy award winning BBQ sauce, and we also shared sides of potato salad, spaghetti salad (my favorite!) and the chili mac and cheese. Everything was so good and the atmosphere was nice and casual - just how I like it. We will definitely be stopping there again the next time we head upstate, and I am looking forward to it already! read more

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Being out in the boonies on a long road trip doesn't mean you have to settle for convenience store food, nor fast food. There's hope for all you hangry foodies, at the end of the Shawville highway. Nice pit stop at the intersection of highway 970 and 322 highways: Gio's a BBQ joint connected to a gas station convenience store. Would recommend the ribs which are tender but not fall off the bone with a little bit of bark. They're smoky and covered with a sweet sticky sauce. Beef ribs are smoked for 4 hours while the pork ribs are smoked for 10 hours. If you like fried cabbage, you'll like their Polish Haluski (fried cabbage and noodles). Combos come with garlic bread and 2 sides. Decent food, good portions, and reasonably priced. A clean spacious dining room inside, picnic tables outside, and clean washrooms. A welcomed site from fast food joints when you're out on the road. read more

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Since owners have changed hands we have, multiple times, experienced poor service, long wait for food, cold food, wrong food orders, impatient, rude staff with disregards for customer satisfaction. read more

Little truck stop in the middle of Pennsylvania off the interstate. It has lots and lots of truckers, which is generally a good sign. I've eaten here four separate times. Each meal has been good food and a nice portion. It's a truck stop and a convenience store so don't get thinking about ambiance. There bar-b- que is legit and definitely worth a try. read more

A BBQ place would never be my first choice BUT this place rocks! I've been here twice. This place is no frills. Order at the counter, then they call your number when it's ready and you go pick it up yourself. There are a bunch of tables and booths. Fountain drinks are self-service but there are also drinks in the cooler. First time I was there I had the brisket sandwich and it was excellent and huge. Second time I was there I had pulled pork. It was also very good but I preferred the brisket. The rolls are excellent. Bathrooms are clean. read more

Brings a whole new meaning to Gas Station food. Disguised as your "off the interstate" country fuel station, but the BBQ powerhouse you needed on your trip! Ribs, pulled pork, chicken, fish, burgers, fries, onion rings, potato salad, subs, pizza.... something for everyone with a hungry belly! read more

Gio's BBQ - Half Rack of BBQ ribs, spaghetti salad, fries and garlic bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

Perfect stop for quick bbq and to fill up the gas tank as it is a combination of a gas station as well. Service was friendly and we got our food really quick . I ordered the bbq pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. The hubby got the double cheeseburger and fries . All my food was great! I prefer a less tangy bbq sauce ( just my preference) but I had some in the car as we were road tripping so I just grabbed my sweet baby rays . The burger had great flavor and was huge definitely could have split it and been full but I was craving a pork sandwich and having leftovers is always a plus . I really liked their coleslaw and should have ordered another side of it as it was on the pork sandwich. This beats stopping at fast food all day long ! If your in the area check them out . read more

The food didn't disappoint! Sunday special was pulled pork on Mac & cheese. It was amazing! For $7.00 I wasn't expecting much as far as portion size, but it was more than I could eat. This was my first time here, but it won't be my last. read more

Fabulous tasting barbecue and don't let the location fool you. Fall off the bone tender ribs and the pulled pork is delish. Just off 322 and I-80. There isn't really much ambiance. Service is prompt and polite. Yes, you can fuel up there too. read more

Sandwich was served cold. I posted about it on Google along with how uncomfortable it was Inside due to no ac however the owner could care less about my cold sandwich. I feel sick today BEWARE!!! read more

Gio's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

just a random stop to fill up gas and found this BBQ place at the gas station. saw the ads inside the convenient shop/restaurant about the award wining BBQ. bought 1lb of BBQ pork ~$9, it's juicy, tender and rich with the BBQ taste. their BBQ sauce is pretty good, not too sweet or salty. read more

Gio's BBQ - BBQ pork - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

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Quick stop for fuel and food. Pulled pork sandwich was great on the go. Fries were bland (now I know why I saw so many salt packets out)

The bbq was good and they have the sauce on the tables. Everything was ok but not great. That's why I give it 4 instead of 5 stars.

They have pretty good bbq and there well know around here part that's it is in I'd recommend this place frr ngl

Friendly and efficient service. I got a brisket sandwich and probably disposed of a third of the meat for fat and gristle. BBQ sauce was nothing I'd rave about but others with me really like it. Maybe I should have ordered pulled pork. All in all, not the most satisfying meal. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside but if you stop in I tell you I had the cheese steak and a half rack of ribs to go. The food was excellent. Best food for a small establishment read more

Question you order to make sure you are receiving what you are paying for !!! Twice in the last three weeks, I have purchased a pound of brisket only to receive a 1/2 pound. Both times I questioned the young ladies behind the counter, who wanted to argue with me instead of correcting the problem. When I insisted on having the brisket weighed again, both times they brought it back to me in the larger, pound container. Still up set with the poor customer service, I weighed the brisket when I got home only to find I was sold 12oz of brisket for the price of a pound. ($18) read more

Best bbq I have had above the mason dixon line. Great portions many choices and ver clean. Highly recommended read more

Gio's BBQ - Brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania

First time here I always heard it was good didn't disappoint. Pulled pork and brisket was good. Will stop back again read more

Gio's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Woodland, Pennsylvania