I've been driving by this location for far too long, tried it out today and was duly impressed. The setting is rustic wood, simple utensils, trays and such. I was immediately treated with a friendly smile and an introduction to the lunch specials, which was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered a brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese side, and was convinced to try a Johnny cake as well. The brisket was tender and smoky, augmented by the spicy bbq sauce (not too spicy, they have a sweet one as well). Mac and cheese was dense with cheese and very obviously not out of a blue box :). The Johnny cake was excellent, their mix includes some maple syrup. All in all I had a great experience and will need to explore take home options for family dinner. read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Dining area and the loading counter. - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

This spot is on-point. Quick, friendly, and just some damn good barbecue. Bonus, it's small, appears to be family run, and is not swamped like other nearby BBQ spots... which makes a tremendous difference when you have hungry kiddos at home. read more

Man oh man, I've said it once and I'll say it to the end of time, I love a good family owned establishment. WoodBarn is a charming gem here in Gilbert, with the ambiance truly living up to its name. It features a small, but doable outdoor seating area, and as you enter, you're greeted by wooden panels lining the wall, just like...well...a barn. The staff is incredibly friendly, and service was stellar. I mean the time it took from ordering to the food hitting the table clocked ~3 min. Now the food. As always I judge a BBQ joint on its pulled pork and Mac n Cheese! So we started with that as well as a Johnny cake. The pulled pork was tender, seamlessly swooning under the gentle press of your teeth... The bun also stood out. Some places put awesome pulled pork on a mediocre to bad bun, but theirs is really solid! Mac n Cheese was thick, flavorful, and very filling (Glad I went with the smaller size). And for those of you who like a good cornbread, I give you the Johnny Cake! Sweeter than an average cornbread, but moist and delicious! Overall WoodBarn gets the 5 star treatment from me, a testament to the service they provide our local Gilbert community! read more

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Always love coming here! Everything is delicious and their lunch specials are so worth it. Definitely stop by if you have a chance! read more

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I had the brisket sandwich and a loaded potato with brisket our second dish. Run to this place and run fast. The quality and the quantity of the food is more than worth the value. The staff is super nice. We grabbed a to-go menu as I'm old school and like reading off a paper menu. I will be ordering takeout in the future and bringing family and friends for future meals. read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Found this little gem, and it did not disappoint! This is truly a family-owned business--Mom was working the front counter while son, Sky, was cooking in the back. We all ordered their take on a cheesesteak, made with tender brisket and the same rich cheese sauce they use for their mac and cheese. It was absolutely delicious! The restaurant was clean, with both indoor and outdoor seating, which is especially nice when it's not 108° outside. We'll definitely be back went we are in the area! read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Brisket Cheesesteak sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

I was visiting from CA where we have food from all walks of life but BBQ is an art. We decided to try this place. No The food was very bland, the sauce was watered down but the meat was tender. read more

The food was decent, but it took way too long. People after us came and went. It seems like their system might be disorganized. If you come here, make sure you have a lot of extra time. read more

Came in last night shortly before closing (they close at 7 on Saturday night, heads-up). The young man behind the register taking the order did not rush us at all. He was happy to answer questions and let us look at the menu. The food was great- we had the pork ribs, Mac n cheese, cornbread, and the baked potato. What made this place stand out was the service- we had a spill at our table and the same young man that was at the register came and helped us out. He was so kind. He said, "please don't worry about this! I was going to mop the floors tonight anyway, so you kind of helped me out here." It's rare to come across kindness like this anymore. We live in Scottsdale and don't often visit Gilbert, but when we do, we will stop by at woodbarn. read more

Outstanding lunch special. I'll. Be back for sure. Judy happened upon this cool spot. Try he brisket was absolutely amazing read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

OMG, this is the place for great BBQ and smoked meats. This afternoon my husband and I went for a late lunch. He had the Brisket and I had the Stuffed Spud, which had your choice of meat and toppings. I got the Brisket too. Everything was so delicious and the Brisket was fork tender. WoodBarn is family owned and the owner and staff is so friendly and helpful. Dining is casual, family friendly, and really relaxed. The prices are very good and there are daily specials and really good packages. Don't miss this wonderful spot!! AND, they have HOMEMADE Vanilla Bean Ice Cream...again so delicious. Thanks, Penny and John read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

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The food is always great and the service friendly! My wife and I like to get the lunch special brisket sandwiches, side and a drink.

I saw this on TicTok and had to give it a try. It was about a 45 min drive. They had a couple handicap spots close to the front. I ordered the small family pack. 1lb brisket. 1 lb pork and 2 pints of side which I chose potato salad and beans. Service was wonderful. It was very clean. This was the best pulled pork I have ever eaten. The brisket was moist and tasty. The potato salad was good and so were the beans. The cornbread was so good I had ordered 6 and went and got 4 more togo. I will most definitely come back and tell everyone. read more

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What a pleasant experience! My son, and I, were craving BBQ but you usually get dry, over-cooked servings. Not here. The pulled pork sandwich was moist, tender, plentiful, and delicious! Oh, and the lunch special combo is a must have! I was highly impressed with the staff cleaning tables as people leave - a huge plus when you order at the counter just to have to trek through messy tables to sit on! The music greatly complemented the causal, lively, yet laid-back, vibes. Do yourself a favor and try this place today! read more

We've been coming here for years and have just never gotten around to writing a long overdue review. The brisket chili is legitimately one of the best things I've ever had. It's. So. Good. We've done the brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and sausage. All are fantastic, but the brisket comes out on top. Incredible flavor and always so moist. The house made pickles are also a delightful addition. What really put it all over the top was our experience today. I was resisting the bread pudding but just couldn't stop thinking about it and ended up caving and getting it to go after we finished our meal. The man behind the counter, assuming one of the owners, made sure we got to try the homemade vanilla ice cream... game over. It was so damn good. 5/5 for food and service. read more

Overall it was pretty good. We got the family meal. The cuts of meat were good... not too fatty. Flavor was good. I enjoyed the potato salad. Don't really recommend the brisket chili - it's missing something (it's kinda like shredded beef in a tomato broth?) I don't think I'd make a special trip, but I'd eat here again if I were in the area. read more

I wanted a two meat plate. The menu doesn't have a traditional selection for plate combinations. They specialize in sandwiches and family combinations for take home. It looked like they did sell meat by the pound and half pound, however ordering portion sizes for a meat plate, the choices are 1/4 pound increments. I chose the sausage and brisket. There is a single choice of sauce, sweet. The sausage had a consistency of a hotdog, not a typical BBQ joint casing or texture or consistency. The brisket was moist and well cooked, but felt colder to eat quickly while on the plate on a few minutes. They have a way of wanting to direct customers to their way of BBQ and ordering. It works when you are the best. I wish they were but I do not think I will be back. This just isn't what making it easy to order BBQ is all about. read more

WoodBarn BBQ - How a two meat plate is served with the size of the serving of a side. . - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Brisket is fully tender and smoky deliciousness!! Chili Mac is the definition of comfort food with a big hug, potato salad is tasty. Daily $15 lunch special is a good value. This isn't my first trip to WoodBarn - this is my first review, the food is ALWAYS GOOD - WoodBarn BBQ is a smaller family owned business in Gilbert that delivers friendly service and a hearty meal ... Support Small ... Support Local... read more

You asked what went well. The whole thing ,went well. The food was great. I had brisket lunch specials with beans. My wife had the pork lunch special with potato salad. Both were fantastic. They have a serve yourself bar with all the fixings. For $14.00 . I tasted hers and she tasted mine there both outstanding. Try this place . Ron. read more

Visiting from out of state...found on Yelp...good food, quick service, nice atmosphere...we sat outside...would go again!

Absolutely incredible BBQ! The food was outstanding from start to finish....everything was flavorful, tender, and cooked perfectly. The brisket was especially amazing, and the sides were just as good. You can tell they take pride in what they do and use quality ingredients. read more

We came here a couple of years ago and weren't in love with the food, but thought we'd give it another shot. Let's just say it'll probably be another couple of years before we come back again. The coleslaw was overly sweet and pretty bland, and I didn't care for the ribs at all. The brisket was good--not great, but decent. On the positive side, the place was clean. However, whoever was working in the back whistled nonstop the entire time we were eating, which made it hard to enjoy the meal. read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Ribs not so great rib tips never again, brisket was good. Coleslaw too sweet. - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Stopped by on the way to the airport for a quick lunch with the wife. The brisket and pulled pork sandwiches were delicious. Service was quick and very friendly. read more

Very nice little hidden gem. Had the full rack of ribs with potato salad. Tried some of the macaroni and cheese and smoked turkey too. Service and food were both great. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

walked in with my kids and felt very welcomed. staff were super friendly. they had ice pops for free for the kiddos. they even gave us a pickle for free after I had already placed my order so I ended up finding cash to tip them. great service. yummy food. read more

Food was fantastic. Leo was amazing and recommended things that are now our favorites including the ice cream. we got the turkey, pulled pork and brisket pork chili, and mac & cheese. All were delicious. Do not forget the Johnny cakes they were so good!. Took so much food home that we ate from it for three days. Get the little pig. You won't regret it. read more

There is a reason the reviews are so high here. WOW, just wow. We are so glad we stumbled upon this place in Queen Creek. We had the brisket and turkey. Both were amazing! For sides - we had the chili Mac and cheese combo and potato salad. The real star of the show here is the cornbread- literally the best cornbread I have EVER had in my life. Employees were super nice and helpful here as well. I cannot wait to go back. The only small complaint I have is that I wish the pickles and onions were not individually contained in those small plastic containers- seems like too much plastic waste. This does not take away from the quality of the food, etc... I just hope the owners read this and consider another options. read more

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Son and I love trying all the local BBQ restaurants We have been to all the known popular ones but this one takes top honors! Great service and Great food at reasonable prices. Go by and support this locally owned restaurant. You won't be disappointed read more

Oh my gosh, I love this place!! Let's start with the ribs and let you know the meat slides off the bones, the brisket literally melts in your mouth. I am very particular about my potato salads and WB BBQ does not disappoint with their potato salad it's one of my favorites! Try them you'll like them and don't forget to order their corn cakes Soooooo Yummy!!!!!! read more

A small family run business with the best BBQ I have had! On Sundays they have a prime rib special and IT IS SO GOOD! The portions are great for the price and the staff is so nice and welcoming! I cannot say enough about this place and how good it is! Seriously you need to check it out. read more

Very good BBQ. Great service and relaxing environment. From Texas so is hard to achieve. Go and enjoy. read more

The sauce is good. Brisket was a 7.5. Turkey was an 8 and sausage was a 6. No smoke flavor. No lean brisket either and portions were small for the price. Service was a 9. Very friendly. read more

The very best BBQ in the east valley. Delicious and fair price. The owner is awesome as well. Thank you for the great service and flavor. read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Pork ribs and pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona

Today was the first time we've ever come to WoodBarn BBQ and it definitely will not be our last. We were greeted by Leo who was helpful from start to finish, his smile and politeness from the beginning made this experience even better. Leo suggested many of his favorite items and he was spot on because every single one he recommended was amazing! If you are looking for great BBQ food and awesome customer service I would definitely stop by! read more

Y'all if there's bbq in Heaven it tastes like this! Everything I tried was amazing. From my he baked potato (soft and delicious), brisket sandwich (also soft and delicious)! Ya gotta go... read more

Got some take out. Brisket, pork, turkey, Mac and cheese, and potato salad. Friendly service. Tasted great!

Years later and still a 5 star experience! We think this is the best bbq place that we've been to over the years of living in Arizona. The service is always quick and the place is clean. Like most bbq places, they have a walk up counter to order and pay. They have someone bring your food out to you. They also have a condiment counter as well as a drink station set up with to-go containers. Today, we took advantage of their lunch special. This includes a sandwich of your choice, a side of your choice and a drink. I couldn't pass up a Johnny Cake for a $1. I actually couldn't finish my food so I'll enjoy it later! Thanks again Woodbarn Bbq! I'm still going to make it to prime rib night on a Saturday!! read more

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It was our 1st time to try WoodBarn BBQ and they did not disappoint. They were very accommodating and friendly. They were nice enough to give us samples to try before we ordered. The food was amazing! Pulled pork, ribs, prime ribs, sides and even the dessert was heavenly. The ambiance was very welcoming and everything was easy to access. Will definitely be back here again and will be recommending this place. 10/10. Thank you for the amazing service and food. read more

I was expecting more from WoodBarn BBQ. It was good but nothing spectacular. Apparently, WoodBarn was named one of the top 100 Restaurants in the USA a few years ago. It's a typical counter serve BBQ joint. Clean but on the small side. The staff was friendly and they were very quick to serve us. I ordered a Brisket Sandwich, my Dad got a Pulled Pork Sandwich. The sandwiches don't come with sides. However, my Dad and I each ordered a side of beans. The sandwiches were pretty good and the beans were just okay. The meat was pretty juicy but the bun was on the drier side. Nothing spectacular. Maybe it was user error-- I'll be back to try something new next time. read more

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I've never tried the prime rib, only available on Saturdays- while supplies last, until today. Let me tell you my only regret is I haven't had it sooner. I wanted to shout it off my roof top to tell everyone to go get some because I felt guilty eating something so amazing and wanted to share it immediately with everyone I know. Complements to WoodBarn BBQ for another outstanding job and always serving with a smile. Thank you for all that you do not only the quality of food but also customer service. read more

WoodBarn BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich Carolina style and chili Mac. - Barbeque Near Me - Queen Creek, Arizona