Great place to grab a bite while on a trip. I got the BBQ pulled pork plate with all the sides, and i think my plate speaks for itself. Only reason i didnt finish was because i got full lol read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - BBQ Pulled Pork Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

I've eaten pork sandwiches from this unpretentious place many times over the years. I'm not going to tell you that it is the best BBQ I have ever had, but it's quite good, the price is reasonable, the service is quick and friendly, and I will stop by again. This is the kind of local, home-owned place I love to support. read more

Oh! my the BBQ at Real Pit is delicious. Located in Greenville , Al near 165. The owners are Jessie & Linda they are the staff and are wonderful people. Real Pit is a small building at a gas station but don't let that fool you. Picnic tables are available for you to sit while your order is being prepared, it's always fresh and hot. If you enjoy BBQ Real Pit is the real thing! read more

Pork was good, sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. The meat has a really nice flavor and I didn't think the it really needed sauce. My husband loved the sauce because he likes a sweeter sauce. The baked beans were delicious. The potato salad was way too sweet. The smoked chicken sandwich is huge. It is tender and juicy but it does lack some flavor. I don't care to add condiments so that I can enjoy the flavor of the meat. The tomato on the sandwich really helped because it was fresh, juicy and very tasty. The bun was fresh. The stew was very good. I enjoyed the flavors and the heartiness of it. The brownie was disgusting - do not bother. It was dry and old. The lady working was very nice and the service was great. This is a smoke trailer in a gas station parking lot with a porch built on the back with some picnic tables. Be prepared to picnic and watch cats run around and cars go by. Oh and take cash because they do not take credit cards. read more

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Food was wonderful tasting. BBQ was spot on. Sauce was a little on tomato side so I would suggest that on the side. But why the one star? Service. The gentlemen working was completely rude. My friend has an allergy to pork meat (alpha gal) but we saw on their menu they have turkey so assumed I was good. When I inquired about how the turkey was cooked my question was met with "if you don't want our food don't order it". Are you serious? The pork is smoked over the turkey we learned. Then unknown to him we were in the gas station and witnessed him complaining about people with their bs allergies. Really. If my friend eats pork he can have a heart attack. But again I guess that's not important. Again food is good read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - BBQ pork plate with sides - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

I was very disappointed by the lack of Covid awareness and PPEs worn by the owner. It is a tiny walk-up BBQ shack and smells wonderful, but if you watch the food prep and lack of masks, gloves, or hand washing - this a big concern. I ordered the smoked turkey plate. The turkey was moist and tasty, but served cold. Potato salad and slaw are very good. As others have noted, the BBQ sauce is heavy on the tomato and has no fire or kick. read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - ows a man standing in front of a pit - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

My wife and I love to try local food. In traveling recently we had the opportunity to dine with these good people. In business for 30 years, they made us a beef plate to split with wonderful beans and delicious slaw. Off. The. Hook. Wonderful Folk. Terrific food. Take the time on your next trip through Alabama and visit this fine and delicious establishment. You will not be disappointed. read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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This place is AMAZING!!!! It's like one of those hole-in-the-wall, torn down places that you never thought could be so so good! My family and I were driving from Florida back to Indiana and we had a long drive through Alabama. We stopped for gas and was hungry so guess what was right behind the had station? The bbq pit. I love bbq but that place got me kind of wondering if I should even eat there. The menu was hand-written and everything was "chopped"; chopped pork, chopped beef, chopped smoked turkey.... I've never heard of that before so we ended it ordering them all. The sides came with baked beans and couldn't be substituted for anything else. I have to tell you, I don't like beans. But when i tried those baked beans, i couldn't stop eating it! It just hit the spot! Their chopped food, of course, were just absolutely perfect. The owner came out and talked to us too. He was such a nice and humble man. I promised him that i would leave an amazing comment so people would start recognizing his little business so here I am. I still talk to my friends about it to this day. I'm craving it! This little bbq pit deserves a 5 star! read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - Chopped smoked turkey, baby back ribs, chopped beef with potato salad, coleslaw, buns, and baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Saw this spot as we were about to grab chain fast food. This was way better. Got 4 bbq pork sandwiches and 2 sides of potato salad for $29.50. Took them about 8min for it to be made. Sandwiches were wicked tasty and had pickles which I love. Potato salad was nothing special at all. But I still ate it. read more

True BBQ fans know that some of the best "Q" comes from some of the oddest looking places, so don't be put off by the unassuming exterior of this tiny concrete block BBQ stand. This place has been a fixture in Greenville for decades, and for a good reason. This is real pit smoked BBQ - smoky and flavorful, moist and tender. The house sauce is sweet and tomato based, as is common for the region, but is served on the side should you prefer your own blend. The sides are homemade southern staples like cake and pie (along with a large assortment of others) and are usually excellent. If you want to eat onsite, there's a tiny deck built onto the back of the stand - otherwise it's strictly grab and go. I know people who drive long distances just to get this BBQ. Treat youself and give it a try. (When the meat is gone they close up shop, so show up early.) read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Restaurants become popular or well-liked for multiple different reasons. Some have themes, others location, motif, design, service, and, of course, the food itself. When you're a BBQ shack in the middle of Alabama, you better have some amazing BBQ. Unfortunately, Real Pit doesn't live up. I tried the pork sandwich, beef sandwich and baked beans. Both sandwiches were too dry. Sure, they were drenched in BBQ sauce, but whenever I got the meat without the sauce (which happened more often than it should), it was just plain dry. Plus, using sturdier buns would go a long way to make sure your sandwich doesn't disintegrate within the first 60 seconds. Finally, the baked beans were just too soupy. So yeah... read more

Was in a long line nearby and searched up bbq...glad I did. Got the chopped beef sandwich and my som got pulled pork. Both were great! Beans were delicious too. Potato salad was fine. A great decision to go here! read more

Best BBQ in America, bar none. Looks can be deceiving. Don't let the humbleness of the place fool you!

This is a very neat place. I've never experienced anything like it. We got the turkey plate and the pork plate. I was hoping for more of a smokey flavor, but other than that it was cooked perfectly. The beans are fantastic! read more

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Best smoked turkey in Alabama, maybe the world! I have to stop here when in Greenville. Ask for a brownie... homemade! Love this place! read more

Great food and great people! Smoked turkey is the best but I live the bbq pork too. Yum!

Absolutely the best. Love Mrs Linda and her big ole turkey sammiches. This place is great for its bbq and items with no bbq sauce. Love it love it love it! read more

Turkey breast sandwich was really good. My husband had the pulled pork he said it was good but needed more sauce. read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

Best Bar-B-Q in southern U S. If you don't like Bar-B-Q then get the smoked Turkey Sandwich. Can't beat it!

Never judge a book by its cover. The food was amazing. My husband and I had the chopped beef bbq sandwich and our daughter had the bbq pork baked potato. We also ordered chips, drinks and brownies. The meat was so tender and had just the perfect amount of sauce for our taste. The owners were very polite. We are from Ohio but would definitely stop again if in the area. read more

Stopped on our way driving back to Atlanta. Best BBQ chopped pork sandwich!!! Highly recommended

I grew up in the area and I can tell you that Real Pit has been a draw for people for YEARS! Whether your driving through on your way to the beach......or just near the area.....Real Pit is the way to go. Linda & Jessie become like family and their prices are reasonable. Enjoy! read more

Got a bbq pork plate. There was definitely not enough on the plate to define the price. Next time skip this place. Way overpriced.

I have been Smoking and Bar-B-Qing for 50 years at home plus eating at many places here in the South Mississippi. I read most of the reviews. Plus I got gas at the Shell Station where this little hole in wall is parked. They suggested the turkey sandwich. It was absolutely fabulous plus took a order of ribs with me to Atlanta in the morning. These people are gifted and the place has been there for 29 years. Anything you get there will be special. When I returned at about 4 pm and bought $30 to take home. It all was fantastic. Will try to get them to bring me some to the area when they take frequent trips. If you do get the turkey sandwich put the mayo and tomato and lettuce. This is so good it is hard to describe. If you are anywhere near this buy all you can and take a couple of pounds home. read more

This place is awesome. It's very small. You either have to eat in your car or take it home but.... You have got to try it. Stop and get some gas and then walk across the parking lot for some awesome BBQ. I will stop almost any time it is open atleast for a little snack sized sandwich or something! Everything is awesome! read more

The sauce taste like ketchup or tomato sauce . The beans taste like ketchup . The meat taste baked not bbq. They don't carry brisket because an I quote " they are east of Mississippi " and we are sure that it was microwaved because inside was scalding hot . read more

Loved this Bar B Q. So delicious, buttery texture, flavorful and moist. Nice folks. Stop and you will be glad u did. Had the chopped pork and hubby had the ribs. Appearances aren't always what they seem. Yummy !!! Icing on the cake, their Packer fans. read more

As we were on our way to Florida on I-65S, we came across this small little hut in which I was in total of how fantastic this place is! The baked beans were delicious especially with the shaved pork with it!! We had both a chopped pork plate and a chopped pork sandwich. It had both a smoky flavor along with being drenched in barbecue! We would to come by and eat here again!! read more

The pulled pork is very tender and the turkey as well. Don't b fooled by the outside. Nice lady runs this place for 25 yrs!

I was about to get some Arby's then this little stand caught my attention. I had the pulled pork sandwich and camp stew. Both were great and satisfied my hunger. I've had some of the best bbq in Texas and this was up to par. Come try it if you ever pass by. read more

This bbq spot is one to add to the list. Youd never guess the bbq would be this good coming from a little hut next to a gas station. The beef bbq was tender, some of the best smoked turkey, and the pulled pork was very tender. The sauces were nothing special but it didn't need to be. Also don't forget the sides, the potato salad and Cole slaw were appropriately sized and went well with the bbq. Limited seating. Highly recommended. read more

great road side BBQ - shows the true colors of Alabama BBQ. best potato salad. very reasonably priced. right by the exit. quick service. read more

Real Pit Bar-B-Q - delicious pulled pork BBQ sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Greenville, Alabama

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The food was great, good day to stop, right next to the shell station, good location. Good portions, bring your own hot sauce

Stopped for a bathroom break and decided to try this place. The food was delicious! Tons of locals getting food. Cash only so be prepared.

I stop as often as possible on my drive from Mobile to Atlanta. This place is great, all items are excellent.

Located in the parking adjacent to a Shell gas station in a tool-shed sized building, Real Pit Barbeque offers authentic local eating. Order rib platters, sandwiches and sides from the hand-written menu and enjoy sitting at one of the 4 picnic tables overlooking the next door restaurant's parking lot, take to eat at home, or in your car. We stopped en route to the Gulf shores on spring break and it was a good place for us to break up the drive halfway between Athens and the shore. Our pork sandwiches were moist and flavorful, our daughter wolfed down her turkey sandwich and our son destroyed a large serving of pork ribs in between defending his baked beans and homemade potato salad from the rest of us. If you're in a rush, call and they'll have your order ready for you. We came in behind a small rush so waited longer than we would have liked since there's just 2 people filling orders, but the food was worth it. A great, tasty local alternative to all the fast food stops at every interstate interchange...and you can get gas at the same stop! read more