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

The pork was good with the spicy bbq sauce. I also had the spicy sausage it was just a regular red hot you get from any farmers market. I would stop back if I was around Middletown again. read more

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Tried the pulled pork with hot bbq sauce (just a little extra kick for me) and left me wanting more.

If you're in the mood for tasty southern bbq, this place has it! The pulled pork & sides are scrumptious and the service is friendly. They are nicely located in town and their prices are excellent! It is the cutest dive you'll ever encounter! Thank you Youngs!!! read more

Best pulled pork sandwiches anywhere in the area. For years, the food is consistently good and the prices are very reasonable. The variety of BBQ sauces are also very good. read more

This was our first visit to Young's and we will definitely come back! Had both had the sandwich meal... both the pulled pork and brisket were delicious. Sides of macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and pasta salad were very good. Really like the choice of whoopie pie dessert! Would really recommend this eatery! read more

I was passing through and decided to stop here for bbq. Never had food here before so I didn't know what to expect. Walked in and was greeted by a young lady and gentleman. They were really nice and helpful with assisting me with a menu selection. I opted for the 3pc chicken and collards. This was the best bbq chicken ever, not your typical oven bbq its actually smoked and you can taste the smoke, I had the sauce on the side. I will definitely return and highly recommend checking them out! read more

Bought home a pound of the pork barbecue and a bottle of the basic sauce. Not hot and not sweet. Perfectly balanced. My two Munich Bavaria Germany grandchildren loved it and ate most of the pound of pulled pork in two consecutive lunches. They sprinkled on the sauce too. Since they are German they know good pork. They loved it !! None better in the USA. read more

Best place around to get real BBQ and homemade sauces. No matter what I get from Young's I enjoy every bite. My wife and I go there regularly and get our own meals share some ribs and throw on some sauce and it's a great meal at a reasonable price. read more

The everyday special is a great deal. I upgraded to pork ribs, which were juicy and not overpowered by any rubs or sauce to start with, just some solid pork and smoke flavor. The greens and potato salad were good too. I will definitely be back when I am in the area. read more

Called in my lunch order. Explained that I did not have much time. When I got there the owner/manager??? Was helping load bread trays in a van! And said he was in the middle of something! So much for customer service! Bread was more important!!! read more

We've had both take out and eat in. The ribs the first time were a bit underdone for my taste but the brisket and pulled pork were great. The ribs the second time were great, as was the pulled pork and I love their sauces. The service was friendly and prompt. read more

I just reloacated to the Middletown area is this is one of my go to spots. Food is great and the service is friendly. Collard greens with vinegar are my favorite. I usually order pulled pork and or the spare ribs. For what you get the prices are fair. The only issue I run into sometimes is the food is reheated and depending on who does it, it can sometimes not be as hot as it should be. I think this may also be a factor because they might be reheating leftovers. When you get a fresh rack, you can definitly tell the difference but its all good. They do nickle and dime you for the sauce sometimes, but that is normal at most BBQ restaurants for take out. I support this local business and you should give them a try. read more

Truly good barbecue and *great* value! If you buy the meats "family style", they reeeeally pack it into the containers, and the quality/flavor is fantastic! The ribs are meaty, tender, and delicious. The sides are also very good; the potato salad is my favorite - flavorful all on its own, but plain enough that you can add your own favorite "extras" to personalize it if you want. My husband is a fan of the collard greens. Their sauces, which you can buy separately, are also quite tasty. The "mild" is the perfect blend of spiciness (not heat, just spices) and tanginess. I almost wish we had a big event coming up so we could get them to do a whole pig for us! We usually do our own barbecue, but sometimes we want the goodies without the work and cleanup, and this is the place for that! I highly recommend Young's. read more

Not impressed with this place at all. I'm not sure where all the great reviews are coming from. Pulled pork was super fatty and very little flavor. Baked beans were not good at all. Tasted like they were dumped directly from a can. My husband ordered the beef brisket. Very little seasoning, almost seemed to be premade. The potato salad was very bland and mushy. My youngest son's hot dog seemed to be boiled. Older son ordered ribs. They were very dry and tasteless. BBQ sauces were just average. All of the food was served barely warm, at room temp. No fountain sodas or fries offered. Best things were the Martin's potato rolls and bagged chips. Would not recommend this place. We won't be back. read more

Superb BBQ and the best service! We just happened on Young's during a road trip when we needed a place to turn the car around. So glad we did. I've never cared for baby back ribs before but the girl behind the counter convinced me to try theirs since they were out of spare ribs. SO glad I did! Best baby back ribs I've ever had. They're smoked dry, not cooked wet and fatty and slathered in sauce like in every other place I've ordered them. Very meaty. The homemade sauces are excellent. We got a qt of pulled pork and some vinegar sauce to take on our trip and that was also excellent! (Pulled pork nachos!) And did I mention how friendly everyone was? I did? Well, shut up! It was worth mentioning twice! We'll be returning when we pass through again on our way back home. read more

Absolutely amazing!!!! Staff was friendly and professional. The food is delicious & reasonably priced. I will definitely be back again & again & again. Thank you Young's read more

Young's BBQ is your typical local spot. Best BBQ in Middletown. Middletown mind you isn't very big. None the less the pork BBQ is delicious. They serve a lunchtime platter that includes a homemade oatmeal creampie that's tasty. All and all, a good spot for under $10. read more

The best meal you can get under 10 bucks in the area. Tasty beef brisket with hot sauce. Cole slaw and baked beans were great as well. Top it off with a whoopie pie and you're full for the rest of the day. Will be back! read more

Nice friendly atmosphere. When I was undecided about what to order, the BBQ-Meister gave me a taste of the pork and immediately swayed me toward it. The sandwich was great - tender, juicy pork stacked very high on a very fresh Martin's potato bun; plus I enjoyed two of the sauces. One star taken away for the sides, which were totally forgettable (Mac 'n' cheese and baked beans). Good value for your dollar. Next visit I'll try the brisket. read more

This place is the real deal if you are looking for BBQ in Delaware. The ribs are good to very good. The pulled pork is sometimes dry. The sides are all fair to good. The sauce selection could use some more options. Their Whoopie Pies always make an excellent dessert. Friendly owner and good food make for a nice place to eat. read more

Fan of this place. The value they deliver is pretty terrific. I thought the pork was tasty and the sauces were good. Sides are prepared (ie: cole slaw, beans - no fries). Lunch special even comes with dessert. Very friendly and service is quick. The inside seating area is kind of small - a few more tables would entice more people to visit. read more

Great, fast & friendly! Had the pulled pork, beef ribs and brisket sandwich all very good and the beans were great!

This is some great BBQ in Middletown! My family has been to Young's on a few occasions and have enjoyed a wide variety of different meats. Especially delicious is the Pit Beef, and on Fridays you can enjoy BBQ chicken. My husband always gets the pulled pork, which is never dry. The beans are clearly homemade, and the other sides the owner explains are from the Dutch. The staff there are always so nice as well. There isn't a lot of seating in the restaurant - just a warning. Most people use their take out though, so we've never had a problem getting a booth. Totally kid friendly as well. read more

Have lived in Middletown for almost 10 years and just ate here for the first time. The pulled pork sandwich was the best I've ever had... Flavorful, not dry and they don't skimp on the portions! You can choose your choice of sauce too....the Carolina vinegar was amazing! Side dishes were also good! Quick and friendly service. Will def be back!! read more

Not fancy but good pulled pork barbecue. I had the collards on the side - excellent. Friendly and efficient service. Centrally located in downtown Middletown. read more

We eat there frequently. The pulled pork sandwich is amazing. I absolutely love their baked beans. And their mild BBQ sauce is the only one we use at home. The owner is very friendly and always stops by the table to chat. I have ordered almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. Excellent spot! read more

Small cozy place. When we walked in we were greeted nicely and asked what we liked and were offered some samples of their meats and sauces. Their everyday special is a fantastic deal (sandwich, 2 sides, a can of soda, and a choice of many whoopie pies) for around $9. All in all, the food was moist and tender, the sauces were great and flavorful and the service was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back here. read more

Excellent ribs, pull pork, etc. A great place to eat for residents of Middletown and a must for visitors.

This review is based solely on catering capabilities. We used Young's BBQ for our wedding in September 2016. While the food was good, the service was below par. I would not recommend them for catering. We knew there were some communication problems from the beginning, but tried to brush it off knowing that as long as the food showed up we would be alright with it. Well, the food showed up, but not until right when we were supposed to eat! It was not set up and all the guests were standing around while the owner set up all the food. And then he seemed to be in a rush to get out of there, asking us to make sure people came back for seconds. We were not going to walk around and push people to go eat more, it's a wedding and people are relaxing! I understand that the contract said 1 hour of service but he showed up late so we expected more leniency. This was the only vendor we had a problem with so it was less than noticeable but definitely a frustration. I don't think the owner even thought it was a big deal which was the frustrating part. The customer service is just a little too laid back for a wedding in my opinion. Otherwise, the food was good. We weren't the biggest fan of the potato salad (we chose the other ones over it) and he brought potato salad for free because he insisted that we had it so that was nice of him. We had a good meal, so I'm sure the restaurant is a good place to go, but think twice about catering. I am sure there are other comparable places with better customer service. read more

Driving through the area and found this place on yelp to get a quick lunch. Very friendly, great brisket and excellent lunch special value. Def eat there again. read more

Great service! Great food! Always welcoming and accommodating. We always get the special and end up leaving stuffed.

Very good pulled pork. Smoked turkey is good as well. Great beans. Sandwiches are HUGE. They put VA Barbecue out of business (which is a good thing). The owner is very friendly and took time out to speak with us. If you're traveling 301 (we tend to avoid 95), stop here. read more

I've lived in Middletown for 6 years and I am sorry I waited so long to try Young's. The brisket and pork were well done and the sauces were delicious. What I liked best was the personal interaction. The counterperson was helpful, honest, and friendly. I'll pay for that any day of the week! read more

We are visiting from out of town and tried this place because of the great reviews on yelp. It did not disappoint! Delicious BBQ, excellent service, and a great price! read more

Great food at this little BBQ joint! Friendly service, good food at great prices! Quick and easy with the perfect takeout menu for your next family BBQ! read more

Great BBQ provided for Church event. Beef Brisket is awesome!

Great spot for a good hearty lunch! The pork BBQ sandwich was amazing, didn't need BBQ sauce! But the BBQ sauce selection paired well with the sandwich! Highly recommend this establishment! read more

not that great, got the pulled pork meal the meat could have used some seasoning just bland. Very small portions of the side mac and cheese and greens. Mac and cheese was not tasty at all. Best part was the soda that came with meal and they do give you a lot of meat on sandwich only if it was seasoned would have been better. First visit there don't see myself going back. read more

The food there was not good at all !!! The ribs were not cook done could hardly chew them . Never again