Great find in a out of way location in RTP. Great barbecue, potato salad and a very tangy Cole slaw. Great choice of sauces. read more

I am so glad Lawrence opened their own restaurant! The food is always so good! You really can't go wrong with anything here. The portion sizings on the menu are a little confusing, but our waiter helped us pick some sides dishes that was just enough food for myself and my fiancé. It is so nice to be able to enjoy Lawrence BBQ in a nice sit down restaurant environment. Highly recommend! read more

Ok hot honey chicken sandwich I was expecting a good sandwich, but I got a GREAT one. I don't even think I have words to describe how good this was. It was perfectly crispy, juicy and full of ALL the flavors. I didn't include a photo of the fries lol but they were good too! Very well seasoned, and there were a ton of them. The service was great! We ended up waiting a little longer because I think our order got skipped over somehow, but when I went up to ask about 15min after we out in the order, a girl said that it was coming right up and that she was so sorry for the mix up and gave me a banana pudding for free because we waited. She deff did not have to do that, but I so appreciated it. (I LOVE banana pudding) The vibe of the area is cool because there is so many good places and places to sit up or downstairs. The night we went there was live music which was cool too! The only thing I would advise is that you go here with multiple people and get different items so that you can have a tasting of more goodness! I should have done that, but I don't regret anything about the sandwich, so I can't complain! My mind will be on this sandwich until I can have it again, which is hopefully sooner rather than later Thank you for this flawless creation read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Hot honey chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Great food. Great service. Collard Greens are to die for! Never had tacos at a BBQ joint but will get again next time I go. And there will be a next time! read more

The brisket tacos were deep fried and very very greasy. The menu does not mention they are deep fried. It should have a real side rather than puffed air things. read more

Glad we went on Sunday Lunch, no wait, seated promptly. Ordered their wings (beef fat caramel) , half lbs of each: Brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Everything tasted great! Juicy, warm & simply delicious. Tried their sauces, Cheerywine bbq was our favorite. Would like a few more selections of hot sauce. Wine/ beer list has little selection. Was hoping to see more local brew choices on draft. Dessert we had banana pudding which was another great choice. Overall had a great experience, will definitely visit again! Keep up the great work! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This place is incredible! So stoked they got a new upgraded location- building is super open and spacious with tons of natural night and places to sit. This has to be one of my favorite bbq joints in the Raleigh area by far. The smash burger was outstanding, but the ribs, brisket and wings are to die for. Also- their Cheerwine bbq sauce is a must try. Service was outstanding, everything came fast and delicious, really couldn't have asked for a better experience. This may be a weekly staple for me. 10/10 read more

Lawrence Bbq is the place you need to go ASAP if you enjoy pulled pork! Im not even the biggest pork guy, but I would eat Lawrence's in a heartbeat. We got the 3 meat sampler and a few sides for just under 35 dollars. The brisket and wings were kinda salty and the sides were ok. But that pork, it sits in a category by itself. It didn't even need bbq sauce. For the pork alone, this place is on another level! Next time around, I ll skip everything else and order a sandwich. read more

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Great food and friendly service. Brisket is tender. Wings are amazing. The pork belly was so tasty. Sides are good too.

Hands down best barbecue in Cary. Quick, friendly service and a fun location with charm. I had the pulled pork sandwich with fries and brisket cue beans. Kid friendly with a decent kids meal- only thing to know is Mac & cheese has a Cacio e Pepe sauce which may or may not be a hit with kiddos. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries and brisket cue beans - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great food. Reminded me of the great BBQ we enjoyed in Houston, Texas. Staff was super friendly too.

The food was incredible, husband is a gourmet cook and everything was outstanding. The brisket, ribs and Brunswick stew was mouth wateringly good. They were out of all of their seafood, which was a bummer, but we'll be back to try it soon. The service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

amazing service and amazing food! Everything was extra clean and great service the entire time.

I have ordered from Lawrence bbq a few times when at boxyard and always found the food to be very good! Service is timely and friendly. Always a good choice! read more

Excellent food. The brisket is quite literally "melt in your mouth" delicious. The pulled pork is perfect, tender and tangy with Carolina sauce. The fries could have been hotter, but they're seasoned well. The beans, delicious, The cilantro on top a really nice touch. The Cole slaw was a vinegar based slaw that is excellent. The ribs quite tender and sweet No bad choices. read more

Brisket is very so-so. Person who took our order did not want to be there and the wait was interminable.

The food presentation here is amazing. As I passed others around BoxYard, the food looked really good. I ordered the barbecue sandwich with slaw and baked beans. I wanted the collards, but they were sold out. Everything was flavorful. As someone who loves spicy, the beans were spicier than I expected but still very flavorful and delicious. The ordering process is fast, and they text you when it is ready. There is also an option to order online. It's a very fast pace, with few pleasantries or warm and friendly interactions from the staff. This is a busy place. The professionalism and organization I observed are top-notch. They didn't miss the mark there. All the necessary condiments are also laid out for customers' availability. The ordering counter is clean and presentable. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food was amazing, I had the pulled pork sandwich & seasoned fries (suggestion: fast before you come here, I'm still full a week later.) My partner had the Smokey wings and they were delicious. Only part about the visit was slightly off was the hostess she kept looking around like are you talking to me?!? Why are you guys here?!? ‍ IDK read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Smokey wings & pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great bbq Nice service. Open seating. Even free music. Good potato salad and collards. I cook both well and really like these. I have to go back for ribs. read more

Everything was amazing, especially the broccoli caesar salad OMG, definitely make this a stop at the Boxyard RTP. They're many other food vendors so definitely plan to visit this location multiple times or take a lot to go lol. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Cue Beans + Broccoli Caesar + Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

this was my first time and it did not disappoint! I got the brisket and it was tender and flavorful with a good mix of more "meaty" and "fatty" areas. The only critique I have is by the end it was a bit salty but that didn't come until the last few bites. I loooooved the brussel sprouts. They were tender and juicy which is not how I typically can describe veggies but now that I've had these I wish I could. My bf had the chicken sandwich and he said it was "one of the top he's had". Our ratings out of 10: Brisket Sandwich 9.5 Chicken Sandwich 9.5 Fries 8 (delish but weren't out of the ordinary) Brussels 10 (bf gave 9.5 bc he didn't like the cheese crumbles on top but I loved it all) I already wanna go back! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - fries, brisket sandwich, Brussel sprouts, hot honey fried chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Updated: As you can tell we visit almost every time in town. The Brisket Smash Burger special was amazing. read more

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Food was very good! Service at Boxyard RTP was quick and efficient with consistent long line as a (Boxyard)location favorite. Line moved quickly, food came out fairly quick as well. The food we tried as pictured was fresh made that day as sliced to order. Pickled onions, pickled jalapeños, and pickles American with pick 2. Not one bite disappointed, lots of flavor in each item! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Pick 2: Brisket & Honey Hot wings, with side Fancy Boy Brussels Sprouts! - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I wish we had taken pictures but, we did not. We got the brisket queso, the leisure lord sampler and one of the grilled oysters. All were very good. Service was fantastic. Love the amount of windows that brings in the natural light. read more

Expensive but the best! Chorizo, bbq, and Brussels sprouts are amazing! You'll love it!

Your grandma's best comfort dishes can't touch what this crew offers. Brisket that'll have you smacking your lips. Creamy mac and cheese you'll crave the next day. A broccoli Caesar salad that might get your 5 yr old to eat something green. And, Grandma Helen's apple dumplings that you'll dream about for days. Add the friendly, fun staff and the laid back vibes, and a meal at Lawrence will have you fat and happy. read more

We hosted a company event in our Raleigh office and no one had really heard of Lawrence Barbecue! I told them to trust me on this, as I knew everyone would be blown away by the smoked meats, those creative sides & delicious banana pudding!! Katie was incredibly helpful in the planning of the menu & quantities for our group! She & Corey were punctual & professional with setting up our buffet, providing to-go containers & honestly just ensuring all our needs were met! Highly recommend them for any catering event! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Brisket, BBQ, Mac & Cheese, boiled egg potato salad, banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I had high hopes for this place but it was just ok for me. The pork belly was delicious. The sticky ribs were decent. You get three ribs for $16 so that's pretty steep. The brisket was just ok. They were on the salty side and overcooked. There was little fat and it was very crusty. As for the sides, I got the three cheese Mac and it was a big no for me. They put green onion bits on it and I can't figure out why. It was dry and tasteless. The breading on top was mush and tasteless. The collards were ok. A bit sweet, I didn't taste the salty. It was nothing special. The potato salad was so-so. It lacked seasoning and had quite a bit of egg in it. It also had the green onion topping. I give the Mac a 2/5, the collards a 3.5/5 and the potato salad a 2.5/5. The area is an outside spot with communal seating. It's shared space with several other eateries and businesses. Handicapped parking give you a ramp but then you have to go up the stairs so that didn't make sense. Very friendly service. Food came out in about ten minutes. I give the place an overall score of 3.5/5 because of the service and pork belly. I forgot to take photos of the pork belly. They were so good that I scarfed them down before the pictures. read more

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Met a friend here for lunch, the Ribs were fantastic perfect cook,amazing flavor. The pulled pork was also great very moist and flavorful. Im very particular about potato salad but their deviled egg potato salad was really good. The broccoli ceasar is a great concept but i was underwhelmed. We also tried the beef fat carmel wings they were must order! Overall really great BBQ joint in RTP 8.5/10 would eat here again! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This place is an unexpected great bbq destination. We had the pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, deviled egg salad and brussel sprouts. All were fantastic especially the brussel sprouts they were some of the best ive ever had. Not to mention there a wine, beer and dessert place right in the same complex. Also PS we went at 5:00 and the best sellers were already sold out so be aware of your arrival time it could be limited in food left. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Seating area - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I've heard so many great things about this place. When a friend invited me here for lunch I was thrilled! Especially since I didn't have to pay for my own food. It was easy to find and the wait wasn't too long. Although the wait wasn't bad a lot of things were sold out. I was annoyed because it was a week day and it was noon time. I decided to try their wings and fries. Both were horrible. I don't like shoe string fries and you get a lot! The wings had no flavor. I am not sure if I'll return I wasn't impressed at all. read more

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Service was friendly from beginning to end--polite, professional and helpful people. The pulled pork sando, cheerwine bbq sauce, broccoli cesar, and Mac and cheese were amazingly, spectacularly--ABSURDLY good...I'll say no more. read more

Great little find while we were on a layover in Raleigh. Located in a outdoor food hall made of shipping containers you can't really miss it! Even tho it's winter they have several heaters and the entire area under the stage is headed as well. Lots of other little eateries make up this food hall but Lawrence Barbecue is the standout! My boyfriend is from NC and confirmed the pulled pork sandwich was legit I'd never had New Brunswick stew but he told me that's also an NC thing and it was super tasty! The wings were rubbed not sauced like I'm used to but their smokiness made them a standout. Not pictured were the delicious donut holes we had for dessert with the most amazing caramel dipping sauce. Our drinks were purchased from the bar upstairs and I highly recommend you grab a drink while you wait on your order. Clean bathrooms and plentiful seating. Will definitely keep this place in mind if we're ever in town again. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Chicken wings, Brunswick Stew, Potato salad, coleslaw and a pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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The best ever bleu smashburger and brussels sprouts! BONUS the burger was the daily special. I saved a little. Meal was ready much sooner than anticipated. read more

Boxyard RTP location, outside sitting, plenty of shaded areas if you're not big on being in the sun. The hot honey wings were good, AP fries amazing as well. The fries have a seasoning on them that make them a little more tasty. Will be back when in town. The cashier was amazing, very informative as well. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Hot honey wings, AP fries and s.o.b sauce and house made ranch. - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I accidentally stopped by today and decided to grab lunch. As of September 2021, this is one of the few restaurants open so the lines can get quite long. Luckily I arrived right before the lunch rush on a Saturday. I wanted ribs but it wasn't ready yet. Instead of waiting an extra 20-minutes, I decided to try the brisket sandwich instead. I also ordered the 3-cheese mac n cheese. My order came out instantly! I only had to wait 3-minutes. Brisket Sandwich: By far one of the best I've had. The char was just right, not too smokey! The toasted bun complimented so well with the brisket. It was $1.50 to add slaw but worth it in my opinion. Mac N Cheese: Three cheese they say! Quite delicious, topped with what I believed was crumbled potato chips. Overall, good experience! Quality for the high price point. My meal came out to be $20, which I didn't mind because the experience really matched the price point. My only complaint is the menu. It was a bit confusing because there's also a bottom part that kept getting blocked by the folks placing their order. read more

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Ribs and Mac&cheese were terrific. Only giving 4 stars because we did not receive one of our sides in our to-go order

The food is tasty and the ambiance / setting is pretty cool. The Boxyard RTP is an outdoor eating area with a bunch of different stores, with Lawrence BBQ being one of them. You order at the window and pick up your order in a bag when it's ready, regardless of if you're eating there or taking it elsewhere to eat. I tried their Pulled Pork Sandwich with slaw (for an additional fee), and I enjoyed it. The meat was juicy, tender, and flavorful. I had it with the vinegar sauce (only way to go, really), which was on point. The bread was soft and buttery, and the amount of pork was very generous. Overall, a delicious sandwich. I also tried their fries, which were doused in seasoning - a bit too much for my liking - and which came with an interesting sweet-and-tangy sauce. While full of flavor, the texture of the fries were hit or miss. Some were super crispy while others were super limp. The price point is what got me. $11.50 for a pulled pork sandwich is steep, plus a $1.50 additional charge for slaw. I mean, c'mon pulled pork sandwich should just come with slaw - that's part of the definition of a proper pulled pork sandwich. Fries were $3. I get the place is hip and the portion size is generous, but paying $17+ for a fast casual lunch (no drink) was why I ended up taking it down a star - the value just wasn't there for me. The service was nice, and the food came out very quickly in spite of them being busy. Parking was ample on a weekday around lunch time. read more

I have seen multiple reviews, pictures, and tik-toks about this place, specifically for their beef brisket birria tacos, and have been going crazy trying to catch them. Lucky for me they decided to sell them today (started at 4 pm), I called in around 5 pm and got the last 2 orders of the night!!! This food was PHENOMENAL. No birria tacos around here will be able to compete. It was $18 and I'm not even mad at it. The brisket was so tender and juicy that I'll definitelyyyyyy be back to try their brisket sandwich as well. The consommé isn't filled with meat and onions like other spots and is just a broth but is still very much flavorful. I know their potato salad with deviled eggs are a hit too but they were sold out by the time I tried to get to them so next time! Their AP fries were perfect and seasoned really well. The Mac was sooooo tasty and creamy that I'll always get this as a side. The staff was super friendly to me and my food was very fresh and hot. I am now a big fan and extremely satisfied by this place and wish the tacos were on the menu every day but if you can catch them definitely go or just for for everything else! read more

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We learned about Lawrence Barbecue through a TikToker and had to check it out. It was impossible to make decisions on what to get with it being our first time, so we decided to get a 1/2lb pulled pork, 1/2lb brisket and then the deviled egg potato salad, mac and cheese and baked beans as our sides. The brisket was definitely the star of the show and would give this a 5 star review alone however we found the sides to be a little lackluster and needing more salt & pepper than I like to add. One thing I would change about the potato salad would be to dice the potatoes a little smaller as the large chunks are a little much, but that's just my personal preference. Overall we enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back for that brisket. read more

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