Best BBQ in middletown dare i say Delaware. Great pricing big portions and the staff is super friendly.

This spot is hands down one of the best BBQ joints I've been to in a long time. We ordered pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, ribs, macaroni salad, and potato salad. The ribs were my absolute favorite--delicious, tender, and flavorful without needing any sauce. I added sauce just for fun and fell in love with both the Carolina and Mild sauces (light and not too thick). The sweet sauce was okay, but the only item I couldn't eat was the potato salad. I liked the ribs so much that I went back 10 minutes later to grab an entire slab (I had only ordered three to start). The owner and the young lady at the register were friendly, and the restaurant was clean. While waiting for my food, I couldn't help but chuckle at the "thy shalt" and "thy shalt not" signs on the walls--definitely gave off a military or law enforcement vibe. This is officially my new go-to spot for ribs. The place is small with limited seating, but I'm perfectly happy eating in my car. It's worth the 90-minute drive for great BBQ. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this gem--they even offer catering! read more

Came here for a late lunch based on other reviews and it was great! Small restaurant with 4 to 5 tables, clean. The owner and wife were very nice and helpful. I ordered the special, choice of sandwich, two sides, can of soda, and choice of whoopie pie. I ordered pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans, and a chocolate whoopie pie, tons of food for the price ($12). The sandwich was so big I took half the pork off to bring home. The meat was warm, tender, and good flavor. The potato salad and beans were very good, beans had a good tang of vinegar. The whoopie pie was ridiculously good (I'm glad I don't live too close!). I took half the pork home, along with about 3/4 of the beans. The potato salad was good and creamy and I ate it all! Highly recommend, good food, good price, good value, and friendly owners! read more

Young's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

Service was good and kind. The food was okay, the Mac and cheese was excellent. I recommend this place!!

Simply damn good barbecue! I got a pint of pork pint of brisket, baked beans and Mac and cheese and was all excellent and very good portions! I wish I discovered it before now. I definitely will be back read more

The best part of the meal was the whoopie pie which I feel shouldn't be true for a bbq place. I watched them microwave the ribs I ordered which was off putting from the get. The sides all needed seasoning (mac and cheese tasted like just rue with no cheese) and my partner's brisket sandwich was very dry even though they asked for sauce on it and added coleslaw. The "mild" sauce that came with it was really runny and just tasted like vinegar. It was cheap for sure but honestly not even worth it. read more

Awesome food, great service! Everything was delicious, staff very friendly, Will definitely be back

The company I work for has Young's as a customer. Today he stopped by our office in Elsmere to take care of a business matter and dropped off lunch for all of us. It was delicious! read more

In the mood for authentic BBQ?!! Lists of good foods: Ribs Brisket Pulled pork Pulled chicken Pasta salad Cole slaw Sweet tooth?! Whoopie pie Overall, Mr. Young has gone out of his way to provide superb service each time that I've been in there. Try it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Young's Barbeque - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

If you like bbq, you will like this place they make their own bbq sauce that is fantastic.

Took a detour off of Rte 1 north in search of BBQ while passing through Middletown, DE. Tucked away in a small shopping plaza is Young's BBQ... a hidden gem! I ordered the lunch special which included a sandwich w/ choice of meat, 2 sides, a soft drink, and dessert. Owner, Keith, suggested the pulled pork - moist, tender, and AMAZING!!!!. The potato salad and baked beans were delicious too. Generous portions. Keith's BBQ sauce is worthy of bottling and selling in a specialty butcher shop or grocers. My favorite is the "HOT." Young's is definitely worthy of the 3-4 minute jaunt off the highway! read more

Young's Barbeque - Pulled pork sandwich with potato salad, baked beans, and homemade whoopie pie - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

When I was looking at the menu I was worried that my eyes may have been bigger than my stomach but that didn't stop me from ordering the sweet Italian sausage, the pulled pork sandwich and the brisket sandwich. I told the cashier that if I had any room that I'd be back for a side of mac 'n cheese, to which she responded you're not going to have any room." She was right, but that didn't stop me from eating my entire order much to the surprise of Mr. Young (mind you, I'm 6'2, 165 lbs soaking wet). Absolutely delicious and I hope to one day get after that mac and cheese I was eyeing up. I'll be back. read more

Good barbecue. Very tasty and good variety. Nice choice of sauces. Excellent selection of sides

As you can see from some of my prior reviews I like great BBQ. Young's delivers greatness that is worth seeking out. The Owner has been smoking meat for over 25 years and his expertise shows in the quality. He's a nice guy, too. I've eaten in many the great pork BBQ joints throughout the Carolinas and Tennessee from Martins BBQ and Peg Leg Porker to Skylight BBQ and Hursey. Young's pulled pork blows them all away! It's moist, tender with perfect amount of smoke and a fantastic bark. While it doesn't need sauce, Young's three sauce are truly righteous. Their baby back ribs are tender with a perfect about of "bite." They are not overpowered by smoke. Excellent bark. At $21 a rack they are a steal! Coleslaw is stellar with a nice tang to it. Delicious baked beans. If you like fantastic BBQ head out to Young's! Enjoy! read more

The food is good here and the sauces are pretty good, though the Carolina gold sauce isn't what I expected. The man who runs the place always seems a little grumpy but maybe it's part of the charm of the place. The woman is nice. If you're craving barbecue you won't be disappointed. , read more

Young's is the real deal. I'm born and raised in NC so my bar is set high for BBQ. Their pulled pork sandwich rivals any I've had in NC - soft bun, flavorful, moist pork pulled perfectly with the exact right cook on it. Their Carolina vinegar sauce is on the money and it is truly one of the only restaurant bbq sauces that I think actually gets it right. My dad came to visit from NC this week and has been cooking bbq for his entire 60 years so when he said it was the best bbq he's had in a few years you know it's high praise!! The prices are more than fair, the portion of the pulled pork sandwich is generous. All around it is a gem. Can't recommend it enough!!! read more

Always delicious, sauces are great. Service is also great. If you order trays of food it's always ready and they usually follow up to make sure it was good. read more

If you're reading this to decide ... Go here, go now! It's one of the best food establishments in Middletown, DE. Ok, I can hear you saying "but Middletown doesn't have much competition" and that's true. However; Young's would still be a 5 star joint anywhere else. My favorite is the fresh and tasty pulled chicken. I'm pretty sure the owner is always behind the counter. He's a gentleman and you can tell he cares about his customers, the food, and his reputation. Try the platter deal: A sandwich, two sides, a drink and a whoopee pie for about 9 bucks. It's an awesome deal. read more

Disappointing. The pork BBQ had no spices or flavor. To obtain BBQ taste you needed to add sauce. The cole slaw was bland. The brisket sandwich did not look or taste like brisket. On a positive note, the staff was pleasant and the restaurant clean. It's not the taste of BBQ we typically like. read more

Best barbecue I've ever had staff was great I went there once loved it and could never find it now I live right next door and I'm thrilled

Great beef sandwich. And the sides were on point. Collards we're done right and can't beat the southern Mac n cheese with Amish type coke slaw. Definite recommend read more

The food is Legit BBQ! The owner gets it, he knows people are either a NC, SC or Memphis fan and that they ARE NOT the same. He makes sure you get the sauce you want! He also has gone out of his way to help the community. He has always supported the Middletown High School theater program by making sure one night of rehearsal week the kids get a REAL meal without charging an arm and a leg - very reasonable prices- and we always have plenty. Did an amazing job providing me with catering for my daughters HS graduation back in 2016. We wanted to do the same for the college graduation, but alas COVID stopped us! We will definitely raincheck that! (gotta go, my mouth is watering, might need to order some pulled pork tonight!) read more

Me and my dad came here for the first time because we were in the area. I got the Everyday Special which includes your choice of sandwich, 2 sides, a drink (bottled drink adds .50c) and a choice of three different whoopie pies to top it off. I got the pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, a chocolate whoopie pie, and a bottle of Pure Leaf Sweet Tea (I'm from the south). My meal was fantastic and I am so full! My dad got the pulled pork sandwich, collard greens, baked beans, bottle water, and chocolate chip whoopie pie. He agrees that this place is pretty tasty. Plenty of sauces to choose from including vinegar sauce. I will definitely be back. read more

Young's Barbeque - Excellent BBQ with friendly staff! - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

Awesome food with great friendly service. Portions were sizable but not too large. I could eat here everyday.

Finally was passing by during business hours. Glad I remembered to stop in. Very good brisket sandwich. Was different texture than I've had. More of a pull like pulled pork. Will try some sides next time. Sauces at the table were good as well. Nice people too which is always a plus. read more

Young's Barbeque - Great brisket sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

My boyfriend and I tried the special tonight for the first time. He got the beef brisket and I got the pulled pork. We both are extremely impressed on how good everything is. We will definitely be going back. I highly recommend read more

Very good food. BBQ pork was a little fatty but very good. Prices are great too.try them out!

If you like barbque, this is the best in DE. Maybe farther. It's not fancy, he makes traditional sides, mac and cheese, slaw etc. He has barbque chicken too. (It's not bad, but why wouldn't you get the best barbque? I mean, don't go to a burger place if you're looking for spaghetti right?) He has several homemade sauces he offers, my favorite is Carolina, which is the vinegar based one. Yum! I never JUST get a sandwich, I always get a quart. The sauce you put in yourself, so you have the option of none at all (which is good too) or several Different kinds in the same order. Wouldn't ever go anywhere else for barbeque! read more

We love their food. Great service & great staff. We buy a good bit and use leftovers in many different ways. Nachos, quesadillas and on salads. I just tried their bbq sauce and we are hooked read more

The Everyday Special Is a hell of a deal! The sandwiches are loaded with meat. Picture a softball on potato bread. The pulled pork and brisket were both amazing. The spicy Bbq sauce was top of the line. My wife really enjoyed the sweet Bbq sauce. The Sides were good as well. Baked beans are a must try. My wife wrecked the Mac and cheese then ate the whooped pie, she's hating herself. She's going into a food coma in the near future. read more

We actually keep the sauces at the house that's how much we love them. Potato salad is my favorite outside of the one I make. I will say the only reason I didn't give a five is because the chicken my favorite meat but it's only available one day a week. Ribs are also really good...all of the meat is read more

I was in Middletown for my son's basketball camp and decided to stop in for a quick lunch. To be honest, the service was pretty decent but the food left a lot to be desired. The food was dry and lacked any taste. Next time, I'll just take the drive to Newark. read more

The brisket was excellent. So was the pulled pork. Big sandwiches for a good price. Even the woppee pies were great. read more

Young's Barbeque - a wooden table in a restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

How have I lived in Middletown for 27 years and never tried this BBQ. Fabulous food, great customer service, great prices, LARGE portions. Best potato salad ever!! We bought the small tray and were quite surprised how packed it was. The sauce was to die for. Love Love Love this place. read more

Had the pulled brisket sandwich. My old lady had the same,but with collards greens and baked beans. ALL were delicious. The place was clean,owner was friendly. I'm trying the pulled pork next time:) read more

Small place with food for big appetites! There are 3 or 4 tables if you wish to eat there but I imagine they mostly do take out. The beef brisket and pulled pork sandwiches are large and tasty. Get the meal with a sandwich, 2 sides, a drink, and whoopie pie! read more

Upon seeing so many positive Yelp reviews, some friends and I decided to meet here for lunch one day. We all had pulled pork sandwiches; I ordered potato salad with mine. The quality of the barbecued meat was tender and juicy; the bun for the sandwich was pretty average. The restaurant provides delectable, store-made sauces on the table for the meat. The potato salad was pretty typical, and I wouldn't be surprised if the owner simply purchased large batches from the local supermarket. The quality of the food wasn't quite enough to bring this restaurant above three stars, in my book, but the service definitely was. The man I assume was the owner brought our meal out on a tray and called each of us "sir." Later, when we were finished, he came by and offered to take the tray - and called us by name when doing so. I consider this service a pleasantly surprising personal touch that one might never see in a chain restaurant; this alone makes the restaurant worth visiting and revisiting. There is limited seating available in the restaurant, so you may want to consider getting take-out. As other reviewers have noted, you get a great value for your money and the meat is succulent. read more

Small local place with very good food and great prices. Combo pulled pork with drink and a whoopie pie under $10!

Real good BBQ! Just a couple of tables, nothing fancy (just like most good BBQ joints!) We could not deside, and the super friendly staff were so helpful...we narrowed it down...haha! Chicken, (pulled and peices), pulled pork and ribs...can't pick a favorite they were all great!...(ok maybe the pork wins!) Homemade sides were great too, (we had the slaw, (of course), potato and mac salads) Very good prices, Drinks to dessert plus extras all less then $25. l have to go start my food coma now! But we will be back when ever we go thru Middletown! P.s. Was gonna take a pic, but looked too good, it went right in my mouth! & didn't stop till it was gone! :-) read more

My wife stopped in today to pickup dinner. It was our first time in. The man on duty was lying on a bench with a newspaper over his face. He hopped up to help her. She ordered two styles of ribs, pit beef, pulled pork, chicken, hot beef "sausage", beans, potato salad, mac n cheese, 3 kinds of sauces. The ribs were pulled from a frig or freezer and microwaved! Big problem where I'm from (TX). Let me breakdown the food. To start, there is little smoke flavor on any of the meat: two styles of ribs (very dry, nothing special, taste okay, no smoke, I can do better in my backyard), pit beef (typical for this part of the country, good flavor and texture), pulled pork (very dry, flavor okay, no smoke), chicken (best texture and flavor in the box), hot beef "sausage"(WHAT? it was a hotdog, buy sausage!), beans (no seasoning! bland tasted like they put unseasoned pork fat in them, i could not eat them), potato salad (warmer than the meat, afraid to eat), mac n cheese(liked it, prob not made at Young's though), 3 kinds of sauces (mild sause was tasty! hot sause was not spicy, was too thick and too sweet and tasted awful, vinegar (interesting, i don't eat it on my pork being from TX, but I tried it, was good on the pork). read more