This was a delightful surprise on our jaunt to Corning yesterday. I'm actually not a big barbecue fan in general, but the boyfriend and I did a 5-4-3-2-1 of restaurants to determine lunch location, and this is where we landed. I'm so glad! Everyone that was working was super friendly and attentive and made eating there a lot of fun. The food selection was diverse, but not overwhelming, which I appreciate. The beer selection was excellent. Lots of different possibilities. He had a cream ale, and I had a summer pilsner. The food was SO GOOD and ridiculously fast. We were very impressed. He had the brisket combo with mac & cheese and french fries, and I had the pulled pork nachos with a corn muffin. The cinnamon honey butter was enough to return for. The nachos were absolutely delicious, and the portion was massive. We very much look forward to returning. read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - I regrettably took no pictures of my food, but this sign on the wall made me laugh out loud. IYKYK - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

Went here with a group today, we got Everything bbq Dry rub wings: VERY good, especially when you dip it in the sauces. Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside, very good flavor. Spare ribs: also very good, super tender and juicy falling off the bone. Goes best with their house sauce. Brisket: eh, it was kind of dried out. Definitely needed to dip in sauce. Brisket chili: very good, super tender and really good flavor. Mac and cheese: pretty good, you can tell it was homemade. The service was very friendly Overall: if in the area again, will definitely go to. read more

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Was not expecting to find amazing BBQ in Corning, NY. This place is great and right in the middle of a walkable downtown. Quaint bar vibe, good music, friendly staff. Split the pit master combo with the dill pickle dry rub on the wings. Only thing that could have made the food better would be marinating the wings in dill pickle juice before frying to enhance the dill pickle flavor. Homemade sauces rocked. If I'm ever back in Corning this is where I'm coming for dinner. read more

Our second trip here & well worth the trip. The bbq brisket was phenomenal- very moist& tender with a slight smoky flavor. There are several side selections and my favorite is their dill pickle potato salad. For both visits we had Paul as our server. He is friendly, welcoming and attentive. The restaurant is right on Market Street near a variety of interesting shops. While not a large space the tables are far enough apart so that you can have a conversation with your partner. They also offer a great selection of local beers and have a full bar as well. We will definitely visit again when we are in Corning the next time read more

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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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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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This place is an absolute paradise for meat lovers! Every dish we tried was incredibly delicious, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The BBQ was simply outstanding. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. This spot is definitely worth to visit. 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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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 in Corning, NY, you should get same meat in this BBQ place. If you overwhelming with the choices, just ask Paul. He is the best. If you would like to have great meal, you should stop in Nickel's Pit BBQ for sure. read more

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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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I don't leave Yelp reviews often, but this place deserves 10 stars. I've had BBQ in Texas and I would put this place against any of them. Best Brisket and pork ribs I've ever had. Will be flying from Cali back to NY eventually and will make a point to come here for one of the days of the trip. Our server Hannah was absolutely stellar!! read more

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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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

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

The atmosphere was good and the service excellent. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. We're from Texas so our expectations were probably a bit high. The protein was limited, though in many different forms. There were limited sides and not what I'd expect. The bourbon selection was outstanding! read more

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

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 really enjoyed my experience at Nickels! The food was delicious, and our waiter was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The smoked wings, brisket, and especially the mac and cheese were all excellent. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

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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Passing through and it was delicious! Great service, sauces were perfect and the restaurant is in a super cute part of town. We ordered the loaded tots and mega plate to share as a family of 4 and had tons of leftovers! read more

Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Mega plate - so much food and delicious! Everyone left full and happy! - Barbeque Near Me - Corning, New York

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The barbecue was amazing and some of the best I've had in the United States. The chopped brisket sandwich along with the House sauce was delicious. The place is a bit small, but fortunately for us we arrived and they were only two other parties in the room. Definitely worth a stop for dinner or lunch, but don't pass if you're in the Corning, New York area. read more

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

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

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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Soooooo good! Perfect after hours spent at the Museum of Glass. Recommended to us by a local young man at the museum gift shop!! Not our usual choice for dinner, however, the best chili and cornbread we ever tasted, made with brisket. Various yummy and fun brisket, pork or chicken taco combos, $3/each on Weds. Very local scene and vibe. So fun to discover as tourists. Small, family run, perhaps 12 tables. Excellent margaritas. Busy busy but very nice bartender. LGBTQ friendly. Highly recommended. Gift shop man: thank you so much for recommending this place! 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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Food was excellent. Service, exemplary. The fries, though not hand cut, were a cut above the freezer to fryer flavorless planks one usually finds. Ribs and brisket were perfect read more

The brisket is fabulous. Very tender, cooked perfectly and great flavor. Best I've had in a very long time. Mac and cheese is also great. Waiter Paul recommended the brisket and the beer that compliments the meal. He is polite knowledgeable and professional. If you're in Corning and like BBQ, this place is a must. read more

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

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

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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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

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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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