Love this place. My second time here. Had the Texas brisket sandwich again. The brisket was so tender and flavorful, hardly any fat. It's served with a dipping sauce that's delicious. All sides are extra. Last time we had the fries which were very good. This time we got the tangy coleslaw(vinegar based)which was ok. It is not your traditional mayonnaise coleslaw. The Mac and cheese is really good. They have daily specials and you can always check them out on Instagram. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Went on a beautiful sunny day so the shaded seating was great! Enjoyed the Softy which is a chicken fried soft shell crab sandwich. I paired my sandwich with potato salad, I did not love it however I prefer a potato salad with a sweet relish. When your food is ready they announce it and leave it at the pick up counter, I wish they would wait to walk away until you claimed your food being that this location is outdoors. read more

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I want to thank Mike(?) and his staff for the hospitality shown yesterday to me and my guys yesterday! From talking bbq to enjoying some good damn food..Thanks again !.we will be back read more

Lawrence Barbecue will make all of your barbecue dreams come true! It is soooooooooo delicious! Like seriously, so freaking good. They are doing online orders and you can pick up curbside. You get their downtown Raleigh pickup address once you submit an order. (It's right by Clouds Brewing). They have big signs out front so you know right where to pull up and the number (the bbq hotline) to call when you get there, super easy. The ribs are insane. Some of the best I've ever had-- fall off the bone, tender, flavorful, awesomeness. The smoked chicken wings were my husband's favorite. We traded chicken wings for ribs so we could each get more of what we wanted. The brisket was also tasty, but I'm team ribs alllll the way. The sauces were all kick ass as well; Leory's Bama White was my favorite, it was tangy and creamy in the best way, cheerwine bbq second best, followed by their viengear sauce. I was in sides heaven here. The beans were delicious, the deviled egg potato salad was right up my alley, and that strawberry salad-- I still can't quite figure out what the sauce was but it was amazing. Now let's talk mac and cheese-- it was a small bucket of peppery, cheesy, dreaminess. They had forgot to include the mac and cheese with my order. No big deal, I know times are insanely crazy right now. I emailed them to ask for a refund and they immediately called me and chef offered to deliver it to my house. He literally dropped it off on my doorstep within a half hour. That just goes to show how much they care about not only delicious food but amazing service as well. Treat yourself to a barbeque feast, you won't be disapointed!! read more

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I hate to leave a low review, but was shocked that a single chicken sandwhich with no sides was $14, and a 16 oz bottle of water was an add'l $3. After leaving a tip, I spent $20 to have a sandwhich and a bottle of water. The sandwich was good, but that was not a $20 lunch experience. read more

Been wanting to try this place since it opened & was torn on how many stars to give. The pork was some of the best I ever had. Pulled, not greasy, amazing flavor. My daughter loved the mac & cheese. The brisket wasn't bad but not great either. It looks better than it tasted & the meat was tough. I got there right when they opened on a Saturday because I heard they often run out of popular items. I really wanted wings but they weren't available yet & they didn't have an estimated time so that was a big disappointment. Also they call it "tangy" slaw but it didn't taste very tangy at all. I guess they probably don't want it to overpower the bbq. Lastly, I thought the price was a little high for what you get but not completely unreasonable. Service was friendly & fast. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Pick 2 (pork & brisket), slaw, mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Wow their bbq is amazing! The brisket just falls apart and their vinegar bbq sauce is delicious. The baked beans also have a vinegary taste which I loved. What's also unique about this place is it's located in Boxyard RTP, a food hall style place made of shipping containers! I will definitely be going again to try their birria tacos they have on the weekends! read more

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Looking for a fun great tasting bbq place? Lawrence barbecue is that place in the box yard RTP in Durham. The business are set up in shipping containers which help with the laid back fun vibe it has. This trip I ordered the pork belly burnt ends, ribs, and brisket. Everything tasted great. The ribs had a good smoke flavor with the right amount of sauce glazed on them. Some of the better ribs I have eaten in the area. The brisket was seasoned perfect and had good flavor. One of the specials of the day was the pork belly burnt ends. They were tossed in a mustard sauce with sliced jalapeños. They were full of flavor and it all complimented each other great. Second time visiting the restaurant and plan on coming a lot more. On the weekends it gets busy, so if you want a chance for the full menu before they sell out make sure you get there early. read more

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We've ordered takeout from Lawrence several times and it is always so good! My husband and I declare them the best BBQ in the Raleigh area. The burnt pork ends and Pulled Pork are amazing. Seasoned so perfectly. I'm picky about Mac and Cheese and wasn't sure looking at pics but theirs is delicious. So creamy with lots of pepper. read more

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I'm sad to say this place missed the mark for us a little bit. We paid $16 for a spicy chicken sandwich and unfortunately the chicken was about half the size of the bread... so the sandwich was mostly bread and condiments. We also got the fries which were almost raw in the middle and very soggy (I ate them almost instantly after getting them, I didn't let them sit). The staff was really friendly though. I almost got a double burger but it was a little bit of a turn off when they said it was just burger meat with cheese and nothing else on it which is why we opted for the chicken sandwich. The Fluffernutter cookie sandwich was the best thing we got from there! Highly recommend the cookie! Overall, if I went back maybe I would opt for the burger even though it's just meat and cheese.... read more

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Since being here last year, things have slipped a bit. Only two bbq items on the menu today, with brisket having a whopping $3.75 surcharge on the pick two. Brisket was good, not great. Pulled pork is really good though. Next time I'll stick to the pulled pork sandwich. read more

This is a tasty BBQ place. We tried the shredded pork bbq on a sandwich, brisket, fries, potato salad, & pickles. Several of the sauces were tasty. The food is fresh, excellent flavor, hot, & good portion sizes. We throughly enjoyed this BBQ place. Prices are high so be prepared. read more

The Food was out of this world. The brisket was so flavorful, and while the sauce is good the flavor was about the actual meat. As amazing as the brisket was though..... the best was their brussell sprouts. They were the tiniest bit of spicy, slightly crunch and full flavored. The only reason it's not five stars is the way they have their meals setup. There was no way to order brussel sprouts as a side to the brisket or brisket sandwich so I had to order an appetizer of brussel sprouts, and the smalles brisket offering so a meal for one person was $29!!! YIKES read more

We have tried this twice and both times the food was great. It's a little expensive but the atmosphere at the boxyard is great! Enjoy some time outside eating good food, listening to live music and drinking. read more

First time getting to enjoy this spot after a few miss attempts. This was awesome tasting bbq. They absolutely nail the pullled pork and you can add your choice of sauce. I opted for the cheerwine sauce but OG VINEGAR is also on the menu. The Texas Brisket was excellent. Texas style brisket is hard to duplicate outside of Texas but this was done well. I would have preferred a larger portion of slaw because it was so good. The band was a bonus as Sunday special played to our soul on an easy breezy Saturday afternoon. Will definitely be back read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Pulled pork and Texas style brisket sandwiches with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Had this the other day. If I had only eaten the 1/2 pound Brisket order that I got, I would have given this a 5 star review, however... The potato salad side was just downright bad. Looking at the other reviews here, (retroactively), it seems my opinion is not unique either. Not sure if the good people at Lawrence BBQ read these, but please please rework the potato salad recipe, I'll come back and bump you to the 5 star level if that happens. read more

My boyfriend is from Fort Worth, TX, so all I've ever heard in terms of NC BBQ is how it doesnt hold a candle to TX...until now. This Texas Brisket changed the game for him. They know what they're doing in terms of smoking meats. If you are on the fence or are particularly snooty when it comes to BBQ I cannot recommend this place more. I had their pulled pork and was really impressed. Sides are creative and filling. Service is fantastic. Enjoy! read more

I'm really glad I tried Lawrence Barbecue for lunch. I had the cheese biscuit with brisket, and it was one of the best barbecue sandwiches I have eaten. The brisket was juicy and moist with awesome smoke flavor. The tangy barbecue sauce was the perfect compliment to highlight the meat. The cheese biscuit was incredible. It was a fluffy biscuit with a layer of cheese that was seared to it. The biscuit had that amazing crunchy fried cheese taste and the cheese helped protect the biscuit from the meat juice. I also had a side of baked beans that were delicious and cooked in that tangy barbecue sauce. Overall, the food was excellent, but was pricey for lunch. My biscuit sandwich and beans were almost $20 for lunch, but the quality of the food makes it worth a try. read more

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Brisket is delicious melts in your mouth, i ordered a sampler. Came with pork ribs, chopped barbecue, and brisket along with pickled onions and cucumbers worth every cent definitely will visit again. read more

So let me start with had I made better choices with my food, this could've been 5 stars I bet. My husband and I went here a Friday evening for dinner. We'd never been to the box yard area, so it was a cute outdoor option during COVID. On Fridays they have open mic night so there was a mix of people singing and playing instruments, which was pretty cool. My husband got a brisket sandwich and I got the brisket tacos, which I think is a special dish Friday evenings. With that, two waters, and a tip, our total was like 45-50 dollars, which is unreasonable, but a little high for BBQ with no sides. The brisket sandwich was SO GOOD. 10/10 would recommend. The brisket tacos were just okay. You get 3 tacos for 20 dollars and they were a bit greasy for my liking. If we go back, I'd for sure get the brisket sandwich and maybe try some of the sides. Overall, cool area, awesome brisket, but a bit pricy in my opinion. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Honestly, Lawrence Barbecue has the best brisket that I've ever had. I've had just the brisket with coleslaw (as pictured) and the brisket sandwich and they were both incredible. The reason it's not 5 stars for me is the side options and the astronomical price. The type of Mac and cheese they offer is the loose and creamy type of Mac and cheese, which just isn't my thing and I would rather not have a huge order of Brussel sprouts or broccoli slaw just to go with my one meal. It would be awesome if the Meals included fries or another small side item. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is the best food in Morrisville, and I am 100% ready to defend it for the rest of my life. I'm really picky about barbecue, it was to be just right to get my approval, and this place is the best I've ever had. The pulled pork is perfectly tender, with amazing flavor, plus the bun it's on is pretty tasty too. The brisket is melt in your mouth amazing. Today I ate the best thing I've ever tasted. Coming in at $18 the birria tacos are not cheap, but dear god they taste like heavy. Tender brisket, gooey melty and abundant geese, and a taco shee dipped in amazing indescribable broth and the most perfect garlic sauce. No words are enough, just come get it. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Amazing small business and great food ! Always visit when I am in town from Dallas,TX.

Before you take a step in to Lawrence BBQ go ahead and get rid of your memories of every BBQ place you have been to, you will not need them anymore. When you lay eyes on the brisket you will already know you are coming back. The brisket is tender, juicy and seasoned to perfection. The BBQ pork sando will make you take a nice long pause when you take that first bite almost muttering "god this is delicious". It doesn't stop there the sides are equally as good from there creamy mac to their beans. After leaving no other BBQ place will cross your mind or roll off your tongue to your friend. P.S don't be afraid of the lines and get there early they will sell out. read more

Loved the Boxyard RTP atmosphere but loved the food here even more! My friend and I ordered different items and shared. The BBQ oysters were so delicious and had a nice chargrilled flavor. The brisket was my favorite, as it was very tender with a good flavor. The ribs were good but they were slightly cold. The mac and cheese was good and extremely cheesy just how I like it. The staff was extremely helpful in narrowing down choices and you can purchase meats in different sizes (1 lb. Or 1/2 lb.) I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Food tastes good. Portions were ridiculously small. $25 for 5 ribs. $8 for two slices of brisket. I was really disappointed

The best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. Possibly the best food I've ever had. Nice quick service and a good system of texting when your order is ready. I wish some of the sauces were a little thicker but they're all pretty good and the fries are great. Cheerwine BBQ, Honey Mustard BBQ and the Alabama White Sauce were my favorite. 10/10 best bbq place!! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Pulled Pork Sando, Fries, One of each sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

What a treat to find Texas style with Carolina know-how! I came here on a whim based on these reviews. What a delight! The broccoli Caesar so good! The fancy boy Brussel sprouts were awesome.. all the sauces, very dope. The tangy slaw with the fresh pickled cucumbers, I should have gotten a 5gallon bucket! DONT SLEEP ON THE SLAW! Three mondo smokers puffing for hours brings out solid smoke ring with nice execution of the Texas brisket and pulled pork. They have all sorts of things based on availability so, just go! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Barbecue Paradise - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I had a pulled pork sandwich with pimiento cheese and pepper jelly. I don't remember what they called it, but WOW, it was amazing. I'll be back for more of that. Lawrence is in the really cool Boxyard RTP, so the atmosphere is top rate! Really friendly staff! read more

I have never been so unimpressed. The only flavor that comes thorough is pepper. They has good sauce but the meat was not. I wouldn't eat here again. Sorry. read more

Really good pork, chicken and turkey... and they are my current FAVORITE on the east coast for brisket... it's absolutely incredible. Seasoning on everything is top notch and they have excellent sides too. Great mac&cheese, deviled egg potato salad, addicting bay fries, and more. I love the location as well - very unique ambiance. read more

BBQ brisket is out of this world good. Pork is awesome. Don't put sauce on either as they're good by themselves. Mac & cheese is excellent. Would like a couple more "side" options beyond potato salad and Brussels sprouts. Outdoor atmosphere on a Saturday in December can't be beat. Having said that, $40 dollars for two over lunch is a little pricey... read more

Great food and great location. Really enjoyed our meal and the live entertainment.

Went for lunch today, the Food was good but 35.00 for a burger a barbecue sandwich without sides and a bottle of water was outrageous...

Great brisket, loved the tallow toasted brioche bun on my brisket sandwich. Can't beat the cheerwine bbq sauce & the mustard one they had was amazing as well. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu out! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket sandwich & a hazy IPA - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Outstanding! The food was delicious and the staff excellent! Great food and outstanding customer service the place makes you feel right at home read more

I want to give these folks 5 stars because their french fries used to be fantastic. For some reason they replaced them with tater tots. I don't know why but I cannot express how disappointed I was after driving 5 hours from Maryland. I was just here last month. I'm hoping they change the mind and go back to the front fries. The menu is a bit limited anyway so those were they awesome and really accented the BBQ. SOOOOO DISAPPOINTED read more

We showed up around 2pm and they were out of a lot. They didn't have ribs, chicken, turkey, or birria tacos. They don't sell sausage but call themselves Texas bbq. I got half a pound of brisket and Mac and cheese. The brisket was dry and the seasoning they put is bland. It was truly disappointing. The only good thing is the max and cheese. I will be going back for beer and max and cheese. That's it. The mac and cheese got them a two rating instead of 1. read more

I've been four times, and each meal has been amazing. You can't go wrong with their BBQ classics like the brisket or pulled pork, but I also highly recommend the wings, burger, and tacos. Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts are *chef's kiss* read more

Great brisket sandwich and a fun location. They also have some good beer options. I will definitely be back. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina