Charlotte's 4 favorite spots for budget-friendly barbecue

Charlotte's 4 favorite spots for budget-friendly barbecueBill Spoon's Barbecue | Photo: John K./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on February 18, 2020

Got a hankering for barbecue?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable barbecue sources in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Bill Spoon's Barbecue

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Topping the list is Bill Spoon's Barbecue. Located at 5524 S Blvd. in Closeburn-Glenkirk, the spot to score barbecue and more is the highest-rated low-priced barbecue spot in Charlotte, boasting four stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp. Look for chicken tenders, barbecue pork and pecan pie on the menu.

Yelp can offer more information about Bill Spoon's Barbecue.

"Current owner Steve Spoon's grandfather, Bill Spoon, founded Spoon's BBQ in 1963 when South Boulevard was a two-lane country road named Pineville Road," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Since then, a lot has changed, but our recipes are still original and our true southern hospitality has remained the same. Papaw, as Steve called him, taught Steve most of what he knows."

In terms of signature items, "Bill Spoon's Barbecue has been serving its award-winning Eastern North Carolina style barbecue since 1963," the business states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Our barbecue is served with homemade vinegar-based barbecue sauce, and our coleslaw is mustard-based."

2. Original Chicken & Ribs

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Next up is Oaklawn's Original Chicken & Ribs, situated at 1100 Beatties Ford Road. With four stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score barbecue has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Menu items also include burgers, hot dogs and popcorn shrimp.

Lacey D. noted, "The food is very good. If you want good southern food, this is the place. The cashier is always pleasant, and there is always a steady flow of customers."

3. Mr. G's

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Jackson Homes's Mr. G's, located at 5027 Morris Field Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Greek spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 27 reviews. The menu also offers items like a fried flounder sandwich and a cheeseburger.

Yelper Keke W. wrote, "This place is not anything fancy, but the service is phenomenal. My order was up within ten minutes. Hot and fresh. No complaints! Check it out, guys. You can't beat the prices!"

4. Boone's Barbeque Kitchen

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Boone's Barbeque Kitchen, a food truck that offers barbecue and more in Downtown Charlotte, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 11 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1422 Winnifred St. to see for yourself. Don't miss the ribs and pulled pork.

We turned to Yelp for more about Boone's Barbeque Kitchen.

"Think about the best barbecue you have ever tasted," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Chances are you were enjoying the family recipes of our 'Pitmaster' Dan Boone. Our barbecue is based on recipes handed down through generations and designed to evoke fond memories while creating new ones."


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