We found this restaurant on Yelp and we were not sorry. My brother is a conossueure of smoked meat and he loved it...we all did! The portions were good sized... Only complaint was that the trays were too small for the sandwiches! The onion rings were sweet..a little greasy, but I'd order them again...great on the Little Butchie sandwich! Dylan served us so efficiently and with a positive attitude this afternoon. He always had a smile on his face, got our order correct for our party of 6, and offered us take home boxes at the end of our meal. Bathrooms were clean and neat too. Don't miss this great spot!! You won't be sorry!! read more

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This was the better barbecue in Corning. All the meat was good and pretty, tasting pleasantly of smoke. Look at the nice red ring on that brisket! Nickels Pit provides three or four sauces you can put on. The tater tots were crisp and hot. The corn muffin was large and tasty, with a coarse crumb. The greens had some sort of cheese sprinkled on. I liked everything I ate. I ate as much as I could, and had the cold leftovers two days later for breakfast. It was still good. The service was great. I was the only person in the restaurant (Monday night in winter) and the server was very willing to help. He improvised a hot toddy for me, which they don't have on the menu, and it was very pleasant. Cost was $51, including tax and the toddy ($8), but leaving out tip. read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Pork ribs, brisket, collard greens, pickled cucumber and onion, large corn muffin, tater tots - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

We stopped at Nickel's Pit BBQ while visiting the area, and wow--this place totally hit the spot for our family of five. Our server was incredibly attentive and genuinely friendly. He recommended the family combo (A+ choice) and reminded us it was $3 taco Wednesday, so of course we added tacos. Zero regrets. We tried The Alabama Flex, Chicken Finger's Sub, and the Honey Shredder tacos. All were delicious, but hands-down family favorite was The Alabama Flex. The smoked meat was tender and flavorful, and their BBQ sauces took everything up a notch. My personal favorite was the House BBQ--slightly sweet with that molasses richness. The kids loved the Red Eye BBQ because it "wasn't too spicy and tasted fresh." High praise from little food critics. Now for the real winners of the night: The chicken wings. THE. WINGS. Absolute star of the show. The brisket came in a close second--juicy and soft. The pulled pork was a bit on the dry side, but the mac and cheese made up for it (creamy, cheesy, everything mac should be). And the fries were perfectly crispy and addictive. All in all, a fantastic meal with great service. We'd definitely come back next time we're in town! read more

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Went here for the Sunday brunch and it was great! Got the smoked wings. They were cooked really well. The sauces with good. I would hey them again. The tater tots were nice and crispy! The sour cream and ranch that they came with really did the trick to take them up a notch. My mom got the brisket sandwich and it was really really good. I love fattier brisket, so it definitely sufficed. The Mac salad was pretty good. It wasn't sweet like people usually make it which I did enjoy. I ended up getting a side to go. The service was quick and the atmosphere was welcoming and definitely gave you the barbecue joint feel. read more

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Food and service were both Amazing . Paul was great and gave great recommendations. Small and busy place but i can see why it was full ! Brisket was Amazing , it did run out while we were there . It ever i. the area again, We will be back ! read more

My kid took one bite of his ribs and had a religious experience. So that's the whole review. I jest. A small place but on a Thursday night the wait was short. Great service the whole time. Food came out quickly. Legit BBQ. Started with the pickles which were excellent and an interesting mix of flavors. Hubby got pulled pork sandwich which officially ranked above our all time favorite BBQ spot in SC. That's saying something. The kid got the aforementioned ribs and ate them clean. The tots were on point. The kid made us all try them. I had the chili and cornbread. Y'all. The cornbread was perfect. I prefer sweet cornbread and this was it. Great beer list on tap for the hubby. I had two different cans. So now I need to find NY cider in MD. read more

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If you're in Corning and looking for some delicious BBQ, Nickel's Is the place to be. me and my wife were very happy with this find. We shared a combo meal which was the perfect amount of meat deliciousness, the service and atmosphere was absolutely perfect to couple with the snow and lights right out the window. We'll definitely becoming back to try more of the menu. read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - The brisket, corn muffin and pickle onion fries - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

Wanted bbq and found this spot nearby the hotel we're staying at. Service was super friendly and attentive. Seated right away and when asked for recommendations was told the flying pigs and the brisket were most often ordered. So we decided to order those as well. Food did not disappoint. The flying pigs were amazing. Get the nickel dry rub and use any of the sauces on the table. For the brisket combo we got cornbread and tots as sides. Wifey loved the brisket and the cornbread. The tots were flavorful as well. Everything was great and delish. Would definitely recommend this place for bbq. Wouldn't mind coming back to try the other items on the menu. read more

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Great food and friendly service. The stand out appetizer was the deep fried pickles. Great breading and the pickles are still crispy with seasoning. Not an easy accomplishment to get a nice crispy pickles when getting a good deep fry. The original brisket sandwich was spot on. I had it "wecked" like a traditional beef on Weck. Good combination and a different take than I have ever had before. Space is limited so large groups might be difficult to get seated. We did some shopping next door on Market Street so the time flew for our wait. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon thought it'd be quiet but ended up waiting for a half an hour. The interior was clean but there're spotted flies. We ordered the briskets with no high hopes but it turns out to be phenomenal! Juicy and tender--very much beyond our expectation! Another nice surprise is their sauces--blended well with their meet. Tots were a bit over fried, Mac salad is tasty! Best brisket for a bbq restaurant! read more

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I stopped here with my wife for dinner. I ordered the brisket. It was fork tender and delicious. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The draft beer selection was good. It was clean inside and good atmosphere. read more

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Very popular restaurant on the strip, that has a pretty good bar. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so depending on the day and time. You may have a long wait, and they do not take reservations. In all fun place to go to, but the food is just decent. Wings- you have plenty of choices to choose from. I ordered the dry rub Bbq (10) and the chipotle honey mustard (10). Both choices were delicious, and I loved the fact they were crispy. Brisket- Nice thick sliced pieces of meat, that had the right amount of smoke flavor. I would say though, the brisket needed just a little more time smoked. That way they would've came out more tender. Ribs-(not shown) The ribs tasted like they were steamed or even boiled. Yes they fell off the bone, but I don't like my ribs prepared like that. I like seeing a smoke ring, and having a slight tug of resistance when I bite into a rib. I also prefer having the bbq sauce smoked or grilled onto the meat. These ribs come with no sauce, and you choose what you would like from the bbq sauce carousel at the table. read more

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Great service. Staff was polite, attentive and enthusiastic. Ask for Paul. :) Food came out fast and was rich and fresh. Definitely try the red corvette. Super tasty. read more

Being from North Carolina makes me a little bias when it comes to bbq but this place really impressed me. The location is a cute spot in the downtown area. They do have parking available out front and across the straight all as parallel parking. There are other back parking lots close by. I was told it's a local brunch favorite and to get there early because it fills up quick. This was definitely true for my visit, the restaurant has limited seating but you can also sit at their bar if the tables are occupied. Our waiter Paul greeted, sat, and served us and he was great. I loved that they had their own sauces (the Carolina BBQ was my personal favorite) and you can also purchase them to take home. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were decent so come hungry! I can't wait to come back to try their dinner menu. read more

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In town overnight and went here to eat. Was told it would be a 30 min wait even though there were a couple of empty tables. Good might have been good, however service was not and we ate at another place in town down the street and were very happy. Would not go back based on first impressions read more

A sweet little place we enjoyed while in town to visit the glass museum. We have pulled pork and great Mac and cheese. Loved the corn bread and nice mix of music made we want to stay longer. read more

If you're looking for a cozy BBQ restaurant that has great service, good food and awesome music then you'll definitely want to check out Nickel's BBQ Pit. After spending a day at the local museums in Corning my family and I decided to dine at Nickel's. This was our first time visiting but definitely will not be the last. My husband and I opted for their platter that comes with a generous serving of all their meats and 2 sides. We couldn't decide on just one item so having this platter as a menu option was perfect. Our platter contained sliced brisket, chopped brisket (with sauce), smoked turkey, pulled pork, pig wings, chicken wings and 1/4 rack of ribs. Wow! Was all we could say when it was brought to our table. While everything was very tasty I can say my favorite item on the platter was their smoked turkey. I am a "white meat" type of girl and this was by far the best smoked turkey I've ever eaten. I'm looking for dining again at either this location or their Watkins Glen location in the warmer seasons. read more

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The food here far exceeded our expectations! Our waitress was friendly and handled the rush as best she could -- it really got busy after we sat down. The wings were honestly some of the best I've ever had, and the hot barbecue sauce took them to the next level. My pork taco was so loaded I had to deconstruct it, and every bite was phenomenal. I also snagged a few bites of the brisket sandwich -- rich and tender (my partner thought it was a touch fatty but still loved it). And those tater tots? Crispy, golden perfection. The incredible flavor and tenderness of the wings, pork, and brisket easily make this a 5-star spot. Definitely beyond average -- we're so glad we stopped here on our weekend getaway! read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Breakfast tacos with coleslaw (back), brisket sandwich with tater tots (front) - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

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Great southern style BBQ joint. On a Sunday afternoon, the place was packed, but we only had a 15 minute wait for a table. We appreciated their beers on draft, ordering an Ommegang Rare Vos and a Brewery Ardennes Belgian Blonde. To go along with the drinks, we placed orders for the classic pulled pork brunch, and the Empire beef sandwich. We liked it a lot better than the Dinosaur. So, please open one in the Syracuse area! The decor is also very cool, featuring guitars, photos, LPs and music oriented items on the walls. read more

We shared a half pound of the smoked brisket, a side of 3 "pig wings" and a very large cornbread muffin. OMG was this a delicious dinner! Not to mention that Abby was the most upbeat, vivacious server I've ever had. We bought a bottle of the House BBQ sauce and also a bottle of the great dry rub!! read more

In Corning we thought we would stop when going through Watkins Glen when Yelp let us know they have a location in Corning! We both ordered the pork and brisket combo with Mac salad but I chose greens for the second side and he chose French fries. No downplay there the fries were awesome when I stole a few but the greens were garlicky delicious. The brisket was perfect cherry smoke fork tender and juicy plays well by itself but the homemade bbq sauces are amazing. The pulled pork was tender juicy and flavorful! I used the pickled onions and pickles for my Mac salad which had onion and a hint of sweet gave it more flavor and added a dab of red hot bbq sauce for some zing. Portions were good size. Place is small with a bar that seats about 6 warm and welcoming ambiance very clean place. Large windows let a lot of light in. Was a chilly breezy day but the cold air was quickly overridden by a heat unit over the door never felt cold. In the middle of town and lots of great shops nearby. read more

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We stopped in for dinner on a weeknight and it wasn't too crowded. The meat: I tried both the brisket and pork, both of which were incredible. Melt in your mouth level. I would stop back in and try one of their larger plates with different types of meats if I were in the area again. The sauces: The Carolina is sweeter and very mild without much depth. The house BBQ had the richest flavor, but I still felt like it was missing something. The other BBQ sauce (I am forgetting the name and can not find it online) had a vinegary-base and was quite pleasant. We ordered the onion rings and three tacos. The taco special is $3 per taco which winds up being quite a deal for dinner in comparison to their other menu items. The pickle barrel was my personal favorite. The onion rings were spectacular. I enjoyed the beer batter, though I do wish they were a bit less greasy. Overall, I would come again to try other menu items. read more

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Great menu. Brisket was excellent! Well stocked bar. Paul was an outstanding waiter and made our lunch experience perfect. A definite stop when in Corning. read more

Food was great. We shared the Cuban with tots and a side of pickled onion rings. Never had pickled onion rings, and I'll probably return just because of them honestly! We didn't love the corn muffin though. It was dense, crumbly and wasn't our favorite. It was very good sized however. The BBQ sauces on the table were good and they serve Coke products! Our server was attentive and nice. It's a smaller place, maybe not great for large parties without a significant wait. Parking is along the street which was fine for us on Memorial Day weekend. read more

If you are in Corning and you like BBQ you must stop in. We did not have a reservation (not sure they take reservations) and we got a table right away. I got a half rack of ribs. They were great. St. Louis ribs. I like my rib to have a little resistance coming off the bone. These did not. The taste was amazing. Smokey and sweet. Very meaty. The kind of rib that takes time to cook and become a masterpiece. Nice crust. Really great rib. The beer was great. They have a lot of local breweries on tap. No dessert. The cornbread was sweet and "no nonsense." It was moist and flavorful. Not dry. The pickled onion rings with aioli were a bit too salty but the beer washed that down fine. Two people covered the whole restaurant and bar. Not sure how many people are in the kitchen. Everything came out fast. I was a questioning $30 for a half rack, but it was worth it. This is a hidden gem not to be missed. If you only ate at one BBQ joint your whole life, you would be satisfied with this one. read more

I came upon this bbq restaurant after leaving another bbq joint in the area, that was not so good. This is a small restaurant so it gets crowded pretty quickly. I was greeted and seated immediately with a great attitude and smile from the hostess. The very hospitable waiter helped me to choose my meal. The hot and ready to eat food probably took about only 10 minutes or so to come out. First thing I wanted to taste, was the french fries to make sure they were fried crisp and not soaked in oil, they were light crisp and fresh. The ribs were very tender, although I could not taste the seasoning too well, but who needs the added salt anyway, right?! The wings were prepared just right, they displayed no pinkness inside. That little bean salad was very tasteful as well. And that hibiscus drink I had put the icing on the cake! I would definitely return to this restaurant again if ever nearby. read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Dry, seasoned ribs, garlic, Parm, chicken, french fries, bean salad, & hibiscus drink - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

After waiting 20 minutes for a table , we ordered 3 different types of wings, fries, tater tots and a drink. My wings were hard and chewy , even the taste was not great. I couldn't finish, my grand daughter also said hers were hard and chewy. My daughter said hers were okay, nothing great. After looking at the bill, for my 10 year old grand daughter , her food cost 22.00 for fries, 5 wings and a non-alcoholic drink (8.00!). Total was 50.74 plus tip came out to 61.00. I would NEVER recommend this place, the wings at Dominoes pizza were better. Not only high prices, but disgusting food. He did not even ask if we liked the food, I guess he could tell with the untouched leftovers. read more

Although the restaurant's space might be small the flavors and service are huge. The food was delicious and the service was above par. We would highly recommend the establishment and will go there often. read more

It was a different kind of place, but in a good way. I never had pig wings before, and that's what drew me to this restaurant. I wanted something different than I ever had. Great place, friendly staff that was in tune to what interested me. Great job! Would highly recommend your establishment to others! read more

This place was great! Pulled off the highway and couldn't find much that was open on a late Sunday afternoon. Did not have high hopes. The breakfast taco (tater tots, eggs, pulled pork, and dry rub sour cream) was phenomenal! We also had BBQ wings, which were also phenomenal. What a great little find! read more

The wait is a bit long but...some one came out and said it was worth the wait. Worth the wait, I hope so.. lol. The menu is loaded with amazing goodies. This food. OHMYJESUS.. smells like pure heaven. Taste like glory. The fries are super crunchy. The wings are Dalicioussss! All in all .... it was worth the wait. Service person was maybe tired, she bought our food but we had to wait for utensils.. then she bought our coffee but no spoon or sugar. That was all that was wrong, other than that 10 STARS FOR ME! ALSO, watch your step coming out the door, there is something loose or not properly placed and you could literally fall on your face on your way out. read more

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So yummy! Service was quick! BBQ sauce was delish! Great environment and super friendly workers. read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

The tater tots were the best The meats were pretty good too I thought the ribs were a bit dry The pulled pork was good The brisket was good I was not a huge fan of the sauces read more

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What a gem! Saw so many high ratings and had to try them. Greeted immediately and seated. Their menu had so many different combinations. Because we didn't have lunch, we got the smoked wings, medium spicy. So good! Was brought out quickly and piping hot. Hubby had a beer and I had a coke . Beer selections were a lot. My coke was flat, which my server quickly exchanged for an ice tea which was refreshing. Hubby had the BBB and I had the Butchie. We both selected the tater tots as our side. Both our meals were awesome. Mine was a chopped brisket with melted provolone topped with two beer battered onion rings . You could taste these were beer battered so had to share with the hubby. The tater tots were also delicious. Perfectly seasoned and fried. I was so full by this time I only ate a couple tots and two bites of my sandwich, a sin I know. My hubby's Bbb had blue cheese and bacon. He said it was delicious and was able to just barely finish it, but not the tots. Atmosphere was nice and enjoyed the music. Waitress was attentive and friendly. Brought back my brisket and the tots to the hotel and a couple hours later was able to finish the tots which btw, was still delicious and had that crisp when you bit down. If you've not had a chance to try them, I highly recommend you do. Your stomach will thank you read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - View from our seats - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

Amazing tater tots. Great service, and so quick! Got the brisket combo with 2 sides (one being tater tots) and wings to share. It comes with 2 pieces of brisket and there is a selection of bbq sauces on the table for you to use. read more

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Oh, where to start... best brisket this side of Texas best loaded tots in, well, the whole of forever... I could go on and on about the tacos, the vibe, and of course the absolute best staff in the world. If you're hungry, or heck even just bored on a Wednesday, stop in and see Emma for the best bar service around! read more

Came here for a late lunch/early dinner after driving a few hours from Long Island so we were all very hungry! We must have walked in at the perfect time because our wait was only 15 minutes, meanwhile everyone else who came in after had at least a 40 minute wait. We did a quick walk around the quaint town while we waited. Once we sit down, the waitress came over quickly and we ordered. I got the quarter chicken, fries and mac salad as well as the 2 little corn muffins that come on the side. We also ordered a side of onion rings for the table and I was so glad we did because they were some of the best onion rings I have ever had!!! They were large and crispy and had a little hint of salt that added that extra flavor to make them that much better. The rest of the meal was also delicious and a good portion size, but in my opinion the onion rings stole the show. I look forward to stopping here again if I am ever in the Corning area in the future! read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

Let's hear it for NY barbecue! We were visiting town and walked up and down the main street to find a place for dinner. There were lots of good options but we settled on Nickel's Pit, and were glad we did. The interior was comfortable and there was a good crowd at the bar. Decor includes lots of older album covers. Remember albums, vinyl? We were seated quickly and got drinks right away. While perusing the menu we decided to try a broad sample of dishes including fried pickles, smoked wings, and pig wings. I prefer a dry rub with a good amount of smoke flavor from the barbecue and that's what we got. Don't smother it with sauce. Let me add it if wanted. They provide a variety of sauces on the table from the standard sweet, one hot and the mustardy Carolina sauce. IMO, all good when used in moderation. We enjoyed the pulled pork, brisket, wings, mac and cheese. The greens were flavorful, kale rather than collards, but still a good side. Our server was attentive and friendly and took good care of us. However, I was told there would be cornbread but was disappointed to learn they were out. Four stars for excellent NY barbecue at Nickel's pit. One more star when I get my cornbread. read more

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This place was great! Came in on a weekday after visiting the glass museum. We were immediately seated and given menus. They have a great selection on stand alone food and also combo platters. They also have a nice drink selection. The food came out pretty quickly and was good. They have a variety of their different sauces on each of the tables. All of the sauces were mild (in my opinion) but I liked that there we're a variety of options available. read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Brisket & rib combo - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

Overall solid food. The brisket was a little salty, but we enjoyed the pig wings, fried pickles, and briskey-burgh salad. The servers were friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back if I find myself in Corning again! Good music and sports on the TVs. read more

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