Quaint nostalgic little local eatery that's been here for over 35 years. The food is basic diner food, but not bad, served in picnic style containers at a good price. The staff is super friendly and the service is great. read more

2 ate for $27.90 before tip. Classic meat & 3 plus burgers and dogs. Throwback diner - no frills - great service - left stuffed. Dogs were exceptional - heavy - loaded with chili and slaw - great chili - old school crinkle fries. We will be back! read more

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Incredibly rude staff. After standing in line for 15 minutes for them to take the order of the one person in front of me, the only other person waiting for their food asked if he could check on his order. He asked the young woman at the counter and dismissively told him "not yet". He stepped out of the way and she slid the glass order window shut in my face and walked off. I won't be back. read more

Stay away. Apathetic service, hamburger patty the thickness of a pickle, a Philly Cheese sandwich coated with mayo. Terrible by comparison of normal Philly-cheese sandwiches. Why people go there is a mystery- plus at 11:30 am it's freezing in there. La Pasada across the street is spectacular. Go there! read more

I miss the little cafes like this. Great food and service at this spot. Everything I've tried was great. Will go there often. Desserts are great as well. read more

Jack's barbecue is not Jack's. It is Hursey's. And from what I had today this is not necessarily a good thing. More on that later. I actually came to Jack's today to check another establishment off the list of Our State Magazine's top thirty hot dog joints. So I ordered a hot dog all the way and a chopped barbecue plate. The hot dog was good but nothing special. The chili had a decent flavor, and the slaw was excellent. Otherwise, it was a pretty average hot dog. The barbecue was pretty disappointing. Totally devoid of smoke, it had a porcine taste reminiscent of a hog farm. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. They have it distributed by the ginormous wholesale branch of Hursey's. The hush puppies were properly cooked and had a good taste, but the fries were an abomination--old, freezer burned, and dried out. The sweet tea was excellent. Honestly, this place is a 2.5 for me, but I am rounding up based on the slaw, sweet tea, and the very kind, friendly, and attentive server. As for the hot dog and Our State Magazine's list, this one is another miss. read more

Jack's Barbecue - Pass - Barbeque Near Me - Gibsonville, North Carolina

Great food and wonderful service. Atmosphere is nice, try it out I'm sure you will want to go back. read more

The food is amazing for what u pay for! Love there ranch! I grew up in the little town of Gibsonville and my parents always took me to jacks! The Service is good, the older ladies are extremely nice! read more

Jack's just keeps the small town diner atmosphere going - daily meat & 2 specials, salads, and sandwiches. Stopped by recently, grabbed a Hot Dog, Cheeseburger, Tots, and an order of Onion Rings. The hot dog was solid, as always, and so was the burger. The tater tots were pretty good, though a little under cooked. The onion rings were very average. Service was excellent. read more

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Hot, simple and cheap food in an old school diner. Jack's has been around for a long time. Walking in the door is certainly a blast from the past. And its busy. My wife and I stopped in around 4:30 for a late lunch. We were surprised to find that there was only space at the counter to eat. Not a problem for us but be prepared for that. The space is simply decorated. There are some relics from the past on the walls. From the counter you can watch them cook your food. I ordered the BBQ sandwich and shared tater tots and cheese sticks. There was nothing exciting about the BBQ. Really standard. Served hot in a steamed bun though. The tater tots were crispy and served hot though and the cheese sticks were quite good. Apparently the hot dogs are what they are known for and on my next visit that is what I'll try. The service was very friendly though they should streamline the payment process. There was a couple guys that waited a solid 15 minutes just to pay.. They were a little backed up, to be fair, but that's a long time to wait to make a simple transaction. If in Gibsonville I would recommend trying it. I don't know if I'd go too far out of my way though. read more

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A BBQ place without ribs or brisket? I think not. Three stars for not being what your name says. Mind you... the menu for what it IS looked fine. The friendly folks there pointed us at a REAL bbq place. If your not looking for BBQ I'd give 'em a try. It looked like a nice place. read more

I personally love this little restaurant because if you have a picky eater as a child or as yourself they have the perfect menu for that the employees are very nice they're very understanding and for what do you get the price is just right! read more

If you are looking for expertly smoked Lexington style bbq or ribs this is not the place for you. This is a 30 seat hole in the wall with standard bbq joint fare. There is a bbq pork dish on the menu, but i don't think it's a big seller. This is a burger and hot dog joint with friendly small town service. They also offer some sandwiches. I wish I could say the burger was very good, but it was just average. The chili cheese tots were pretty good. This is not the type of place that people go out of their way for, but rather grab some food while they are passing through downtown. read more

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Really good BBQ and chicken BBQ. Friendly staff. Small place but big menu. Husband said its the same as it was 20 years ago. read more

Jack's Barbecue - Excellent chicken bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Gibsonville, North Carolina

This review based on just one lunch visit (7/11/12). PROS: -Solid, down-home diner -Well prepared food -Friendly service if you're recognized CONS: -Prices not quoted on menu -May be Cash Only (need to verify) -Hours: Lunch & Dinner only, close by 7pm, closed on Sundays LOCATION: Right on Main Street in Gibsonville, NC. Parking is both a share lot with a convenience store and the street. FOOD: Cutting to the chase, the "Barbeque" part of the name is mostly a misnomer. On a 30-ish item menu only about 3 or 4 are truly barbeque. Apparently, it has been around since the 60's so maybe back in the day things were different. Having said that, I lucked into BBQ Brisket as one of the lunch specials! More on that later. The primary menu breakouts are Sandwiches (15+ burgers, chicken and hot dogs) and the Daily Specials. A few salads and a Soup Of The Day are available as well as the handful of barbeque plates. A good number of sides rounds out the offerings. They claim their specialty is the "Jack's Big Boy" burger which is a 1/4 lb job with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mayo and mustard. I didn't try it but that doesn't really jump off the page as some kind of super-burger to me. Shrug. The special board outside listed Pork Chops w/White Pepper Gravy (the Wednesday standard) and the BBQ Beef Brisket. As far as I can tell, the brisket is not a regular item so that is what I ordered. I will have to say I was impressed with it. I haven't had much luck with beef brisket in NC but this version was actually quite good. The meat was flavorful and the bbq sauce was exactly how I like it - robust, smoky and peppery. The Daily specials come with either rolls or hush puppies and 2 sides. I choose the fried okra and a plain baked sweet potato. Across the board, I thought all items on my plate were better than average. The okra was perfectly fried, the sweet potato soft and mushy and the hush puppies, though a bit on the sweet side for me, were a good compliment to the bbq sauce. I can't speak for the entire menu, but for this lunch, 4 stars for Food. SERVICE: This is definitly a local favorite with lots of regulars coming and going. There's a lot chatter, hugging and friendly banter going back and forth. Unfortunately, I'm not part of that group so I was pretty much left alone in a "you-ain't-from-around-here-are-ya" kind of way. I sat at the counter and the girl who took my order was obviously bored about having to walk me though my options. The older ladies working were more friendly and polite, however. 2 stars for Service for treating the new kid like, er, the new kid. VALUE: My Brisket Daily Special and Iced Tea was $8.48 with tax. Awkwardly, I didn't have a clue what it was going to cost until I paid because prices are not listed on their menus. I've seen that practice in some very high end restaruants but not a little mom and pop joint. Maybe it's an expense play so they don't have to create new menus with each price increase. Also, I couldn't find any evidence that credit cards are taken - no door stickers or visible card-swipe machine so I was doing the double finger cross I had enough cash on me. There is a menu board on the wall but I couldn't really make it match my menu quickly so I gave up. I "think" the burgers are in the $4 - $5 range but don't quote me on that. For a Daily Lunch Special I think 8 bucks is a little steep but for how good my food was and the quantity I'd pay it again. 3 stars for Value. ATMOSPHERE: This is a small space and seating is limited. When I arrived at about 11:45, only one table (of the 5 or so) was available. I took a stool at the counter to save the table for a bigger party. Overall, the place looks like a family owned diner that's been around for decades - dated but clean. The Sanitation Rating was posted at 97. 3 stars for Atmosphere. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and really enjoyed the beef brisket. I'll go back I'm sure and try other items (unless they brisket again in which case screw the others!). Food: 8/10; Service: 6/10; Value: 7/10; Atmosphere 6/10 read more

Stopped in for lunch while passing through Gibsonville and was pleasantly surprised at how great the food was. The place is small with maybe 10 tables and a seat counter and no frills. We were seated and served very quickly. The food came out just as quick. Our burgers were huge! My mushroom Swiss had a ton of cheese and toppings. The onion rings were very large, hot, crispy, and not greasy. Also a large serving. The price was very reasonable for what we got: $17 for 2 burgers, 2 onion rings and 2 teas. The staff were very friendly as well. I would definitely recommend! read more

Nice little local joint. It was interesting to me to see that Torry Holt was from Gibsonville as well. They have some memorabilia hanging on the walls. The prices are pretty decent. I've only been there on Mondays when they have their dollar hot dog night. Service could be a little better but I'm not really one to complain about that all that much. I'm sure this little local joint is a staple in the small community of Gibsonville. read more

Small place mama and papas kind of place , great atmosphere, great food and service.Amazing hush puppy a must try.

Fast in restaurant service and always friendly faces. I love this place because they make you feel like you are home.

Jack's has that local diner feel with good home cooked food or burgers, dogs, etc.

Everytime I come in, it feels like home. Its the perfect little place to eat in this small town, food comes fast & is always good!

Great small-town diner with good food and great service.

Jacks BBQ is local place where if you're from around Gibsonville you would have already know about. its been around since the 60's and still has that country 60's feel. located on main street in Gibsonville, sharing a parking lot with the Huff's. (but Gibsonville's so small you can park anywhere on mainstreet and be in walking distance to jacks.) Has a good sized menu with sides that go with every meal on the menu. (buffalo chips, cheese tots, fries.) plenty of dive/diner food like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. The only drawn back to jacks is its small size. with roughly 6 booths and a bar with a handful of seats its stuffed. Being a local favorite these little seats fill up fast around lunch time. so you'll be forced to eat a late lunch or early one. with a friendly staff and friendly customers its a great place to eat at. -Pros friendly environment good country food cheap prices -Negative little seating for the demand they receive people from out of town seem nervous around the family like environment *oh and they FINALLY accept credit/debit cards read more

My favorite place to eat in Gibsonville. I love getting a hotdog, cheese tots with ranch, and a sweet tea. Everything always tastes fresh, and the staff is always friendly and helpful! read more

Always feels like home when I visit. Food is fast and good. Everyone knows everyone because of the small town. It's been around for over 50 years and I hope it stays for many more. Always a good treat for dinner or desert. Try the hot fudge cake!!! read more

Small and homey feel. Excellent waitstaff with warm southern charm. Have been here multiple times and food is always the bomb! My favorite is the pulled barbecue chicken sandwich, with a side of hushpuppies. Highly recommended to any Elon student. read more