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.

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

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 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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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

This place is no doubt known for it's Barbecue (I especially love their brisket) but this visit I was excited to try their OYSTERS. They are not always on the menu as it is based on supply and may be gone because of customer demand. However,on this early Friday evening, I was able to have the raw and the grilled Barbecue oysters. Get them by the dozen or either half the dozen. I especially enjoyed the mignonette sauce on the raw oysters and how fresh they were. I liked the presentation of the oysters and the barbeque ones had amazing flavor! My only issue is that after being charbroiled, those lil babies shriveled to almost nothing. My husband was like where is the Oyster? They mentioned that the size were smaller than usual but it just depends on the supplier and unfortunately the price doesn't change based on size for them or me the customer. Nonetheless, because I loved the flavor and the atmosphere of Boxyard RTP, where you can dine outside, I would order these again! read more

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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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 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

Tried them for the first time today, for breakfast! I had the hot chicken on blueberry, wife had the pulled pork on brown sugar biscuit. Both were amazingly good and fresh. Still warm when I got them home. Also nabbed the cinnamon holes, they were dangerously good! :D Located in RTP Boxyard off of Hwy 54, just a great spot with lots of ourdoor seating, and a variety of eats to be had there. Coffee shops, Korean BBQ, bakeries, Wine bars, beer & pizza spot. Like a Brightleaf Square kinda place, but not much retail, just food & drink mostly. Which is fine by us! We'll be back to Lawrence for lunch/dinner soon, especially since it's warming up. A great spot, we'll be patrons for life! read more

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

Tl;dr: Cute atmosphere for meeting people, amazing barbecue! Best wings I've had in NC so far. One gripe regarding their potato salad Went here midday on Friday and it had a decent amount of people, without the crowds and long lines that you'd see on the weekend. As we approached Lawrence, I saw a solid amount of people with wings and knew I had to try it. I got their combo plate with ribs and wings with a side of deviled egg potato salad. It came with two ribs and three wings. The ribs were smoked well, and held together but still very tender upon biting into it. The bone was left CLEAN when I was done. The wings were perfectly smoky AND crispy on the outside, still carrying significant flavor and juiciness on the inside which is hard to do with wings since they are small and non-uniform in shape. The potato salad... hmm I'm going to quote Randy Jackson: yea it's gonna be a no from me dawg. I love deviled eggs so I was excited about this! Unfortunately the flavor was absolutely lacking, even for a standard potato salad. To add "deviled eggs" to the name infers a flavor profile similar to deviled eggs, tangy, creamy and rich. The potato salad did well with the creamy and had eggs in it... but completely lacking in flavor, costing them a star. Otherwise, I will absolutely go back! I may try the potato salad again if one of my friends get it, hoping for an improvement in flavor but otherwise I'd rather get another side. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Deviled egg potato salad and rib/wing combo. - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Went back to Lawrence BBQ when I was back in town for the holidays. Someone had messaged me on Yelp asking if they could make it right, but I haven't been able to make it back since 2022. The person at the shop kindly gave us a free item to make up for not including the brisket last time when I showed them the Yelp message. It was very kind of them. It was later in the evening this time, and it turns out they were out of most things for the day. What we did get was quite good. I would go back again when I am back in town. read more

I was craving barbecue so we placed our order online and picked it up curbside at Lawrence Barbecue. I really liked that they had different sizes for the meats (available options- 1/4, 1/2 and 1 lb) and sides (available options- 1/2 pint, pint and quart). This was perfect for us because we wanted to try a few of the side items. We ordered the brisket, sticky spare ribs, deviled egg potato salad, grilled beach BBQ beans + bacon, three cheese mac, sweet corn + poblano + cotija and roasted brussels + hot honey. The sauces we chose were the cheerwine BBQ and leroy's bama white. The meats and most sides were amazing, the only sides I personally didn't care for were the beans and deviled egg potato salad. I noticed that they do change up the side options so I can't wait to try this spot again. On another note, I saw that they currently have two crosstown cocktail options available. I didn't order it this time but I wish that I did. We have been doing these through Haymaker and they are tasty! read more

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This was my first time going to Boxyard. Service was amazing, and food was ready quickly. I really enjoyed the taste, and the meat was so tender!! Will come back to try de sandwiches! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Beans, potato salad, pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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 positives: easy to order online, food was ready right on time for pickup, people were friendly and helpful. I like the ambience and location. The two sides of baked beans and slaw were very good. The ribs were cooked to fall off the bone tender and juicy. Negative: The ribs were literally tasteless. No smoke at all and no taste from the slight coating. Almost as if they were boiled. The only flavor was from the optional sauce. Very disappointed. I didn't try any of the other meats, but would not recommend the ribs for anyone who likes BBQ. Sorry, but have to be honest. read more

Great location. At a place called "Boxyard" which is some type of outdoor / canopied food hall. Great concept, well executed. If you like BBQ, but others with you don't, there are lots of options. And they have live music / events on weekends. Definitely worth checking out. Back to Lawrence BBQ. Service was friendly and fast. Prices are above average, but not extreme. The food. Brisket was 10/10. Just fabulous. Pulled pork was 9/10. Not the best I've ever had, but darn good. I was not a fan of the wings. They are coated with tamarind, so if that's your thing - you're in luck - sadly it is not my thing. The sides were okay. The Mac & Cheese was flavorful and I enjoyed the crumb top, but was too watery and loose for my tastes. Similarly, the vinegar based coleslaw was good, but I felt the addition of onions - as opposed to the traditional carrots - marred the flavor and made the dish less interesting visually. The big winner was the garnish of pickled cucumbers, jalapeños, and onions. They were all executed wonderfully. I would have liked to have seen some more variety to the side options - and would recommend to the owners putting cornbread (or better yet, blueberry cornbread) on the menu. A more traditional wing and/or other meat option (ham, sausage, etc.) would also be appreciated. Drinks are canned sodas or beer. I had an A&W root beer which paired well with the food. Shocked sweet tea wasn't on the menu. All in all, I'd go back, but I'd likely order the brisket or bbq sandwich with a side of fries and pickles. Root beer again for sure. read more

The Smash Mouth  Sando I ate this masterpiece in my car while staring at  the logo: a baby riding a pig. the innocence of the child:  carefree and full of wonder, being guided blissfully by a pig , its a symbol for the next generation of bbq culture being lead by our children. At that point it didn't matter ( also the weed candy was starting to kick in) the weight of the sandwich was forcing me to focus on the present moment.   The layers and colors and smells. all contrasting and complementing each other.  sharp and sweet slaw, smooth hot melted velvety cheese, the smoky brisket taste. Toasted buns makes a loud crunch and then a silence. You can hear this sandwich singing your name in a crowded room.   The first bite brought me back to riding  down the Jersey turnpike August of 2007 blasting "Steal My Sunshine" while rolling a joint in the backseat of Erica Kenndys beat up 1999 Honda Accord.  The sweet summer in between junior and senior year of highschool. you didn't know it yet it will be the summer you got your first kiss.  As you dig deeper into the patty, cheese, brisket and slaw you become more primal. I became a man in the eyes of the pork Gods after being on the other side of this Sando. The white shirt that i was wearing has now become a colorful pollack art piece of sauces and drippings.   There is no bbq culture in Jersey were I was born and raised, so I moved down here 4 years ago I had a lifetime of pork to catch up on. Most BBQ sandwiches that I have had in the past 5 years since moving here were "good" "nice" "blah" and "just ok".  Finally after this I understood the love and community around North Carolina BBQ. The Smash Mouth Sando and the Brisket that i had for dessert is the new standard that i will hold all the other BBQ. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Smash Mouth Sando. The Holy grail of handheld pleasure. - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Last night was my first time trying Lawrence BBQ at Boxyard and I wasn't impressed. The food was mediocre at best and waaaaay overpriced. The Texas Brisket Sandwich I ordered was $16! There is definitely much better BBQ in the triangle. I won't be back. read more

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Great brisket! Second time here about a year apart. Come a bit early for dinner if you want to try everything because on a crowded night they can run out pretty quickly. read more

Y'all, I wanted to like this place, but I don't know. I was super excited to try Lawrence BBQ after their appearance on Moonshiners: Smoke Ring, and I was impressed by the meat but let down by the restaurant. Now, they know how to smoke. The rub on the brisket was great. The pulled pork was good. I'd go back for the wings for sure. Just get them to go. What they miss is a complete experience. The sides are lacking. The drinks are too bougie for a bbq joint. It all felt like a few ideas thrown together. Also, it was expensive. We got two 1/2 lbs of meat, two coleslaws, 10 wings, and two topo chicos for $54. I'm not sure how the Boxyard businesses are going to survive the winter. read more

Lawrence Barbecue - 1/2 brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Having had my share of BBQ joints from the West Coast to the East Coast and places in-between, having settled in NC since 2002, I have always craved Texas style BBQ. I do enjoy a Southern pulled pork BBQ sandwich, the vinegar and mustard base is not what I grew up on. In the past few years, there have been new BBQ joints opening up in and around the Triangle area and when Lawrence Barbecue opened up in the "Boxyard RTP", I was eager to give them an opportunity to win over my palette. What I've ordered and my thoughts: Texas Style Brisket - I found to be tender, juicy and perfectly smoked. Tender enough that I was able to use a spoon to break off delicious morsels. Perfect amount of fat to meat ratio. "Sandos" Texas Style Brisket Sandwich - Generous amount of the same brisket piled on. Just as good. Would have been a little better if a portion of the slices included some "fatty Brisket" "Side Fixins" - Cue Beans, Tangy Slaw & Deviled Egg Potato Salad were the perfect accompaniment to the rich proteins. Customer service was spot on! During my last visit, there was a miscommunication on my part when it came to the Tangy Slaw. It was thought that I wanted the slaw mixed in with my Brisket Sandwiches when my brain meant a pint side. Even with that, they did right by providing the pint of slaw which I had my payment at the ready but instead gave it to me for the miscommunication. Hard to find this type of awesome customer to vendor engagements these days. Now I have my own local Texas Style BBQ joint I can enjoy and be proud of bringing friends and family to. Lawrence Barbecue, keep up with your quality and service!! read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Now this is what a sandwich should always be! - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Overall, I would realistically give this place a 3.5. I think the meat are wonderful- tender and juicy and perfectly seasoned. I loved that the meat was not too salty so you can really enjoy it with the bbq sauces that came with it. I prefer the classic bbq over the vinegar based (more orange) sauce. The sides are a bit more disappointing. The Mac n cheese is very cheesy but doesn't have any special flavor or anything that makes that cheese sauce unique. I think it was also a bit under seasoned. The beans were weirdly too sweet for me and I know that was the intent, but I didn't like it. My husband really likes the sweet beans though. The fries- are to die for. Whatever the heck this dry rub is that they placed on the fries is addicting! I kept saying one more fry... until there was none left. I would definitely come again to try other things on the menu. Taste: 3.5/5 Presentation: 3/5 Recommend to a friend?: Yes Consistent: 1st time Cost: $$$ (costly for the portion) Parking: huge parking space at Boxyard read more

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The Brisket was delicious. Some of the best that I've had in a long time, Yummy A must.... read more

Lawrence Barbecue - Five star delicious brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Cary, North Carolina