Carolina Brothers Pit Barbeque

This BBQ joint is absolutely delicious! The meat was incredibly flavorful—we loved every bite. Although I ordered through DoorDash, I didn't receive my cornbread because they were out. However, they handled it beautifully: they included a sweet note and a complimentary slice of pecan pie! That kind of thoughtful service is rare and made a huge impression. Great food and even better customer care. I will definitely be ordering again and can’t wait to try dining in next time.

Food was delicious. Very flavorful BBQ which we loved. I ordered via DoorDash didn’t receive my corn bread since they were out but they sent a note along with a complimentary pecan pie slice which is such a nice gesture. Definitely would order again, or even dine-in next time.

My review is for Carolina Brothers catering service. We used them for our rehearsal dinner and truly could not have been happier with how it worked out. Everyone commented on how great the BBQ was, and it was delivered hot, fresh, and on-time to us in Lucketts. The portions are huge, and it's truly an incredible deal on top of the fact that their BBQ is delicious. We were so happy that our closest friends and family were impressed with the meal! Thank you to Carolina Bros for making sure it worked out perfectly.

I have passed by this many times while biking on the W&OD trail and it always smells delicious. So I stopped today and tried it. The brisket meat was tender and the portions with my two sides (potato salad and baked beans - I wanted more options like collards but no luck) were generous (more so with the sides than the meat, but I had plenty). I was disappointed that the meat wasn't more flavorful and the restaurant's own brand of sauces on the table were also bland to me. I do like spicy foods, and the "hot" sauce was way too mild for me. The other option was ok, but not great. Having been to Monks BBQ in Purceville, I had hoped for more. I might go back to try the pork and see if it's better. The service was friendly and I enjoyed the decor (the country music videos not so much, but maybe you will 🙂). Non- IPA beer choices were also limited.

I ordered ribs with 2 sides ( Mac cheese and green beans). Taste good and cp value not bad. Staff are nice and friendly I love to try brisket next time Environment is very country style setting and relax. Something new to try out.

Brisket was dry (more akin to pulled pork consistency) and lacked the smokey flavor that you’d expect. Potato salad was great but the baked beans were too sweet for my liking. It had a molasses like texture. Reasonable prices at $14 for a sandwich and two sides.

I’m not a big BBQ girl but my husband loves barbecue. Whenever he suggests barbecue if he says he wants to go to Carolina Brothers then I’m always down. Their ribs are so tender and fall off the bone. YUM. Will always come back here.

This place is excellent food, great staff and really competitive pricing. I catered for my team today and everything was better than expected. All my team raved about how much they liked it and how its their new favorite lunch spot. They even accommodates our non meat eaters. Definitely give them a try.

6 Stars. The BBQ sandwich from this joint competes well with its peers in Eastern NC (ask for a cup of the vinegar sauce). Great slaw and other sides (and generously portioned). I really enjoyed the banana pudding desert and the Cheerwine in the case. If they rolled in a TV for the ACC tournament, the experience would be complete.

Just discovered this place. Actually looks and feels like a bbq place. I'm not an expert at bbq but enjoy a good rack of ribs. For the money you can't beat their value as the full rack is huge. Their sides baked beans and potato salad were equally good. I have to assume the is the Carolina style bbq though my favorite is Memphis dry rub. Everything was very good and I re o end you try.

So so disgusting. The staff was nice but wouldn't say friendly. I'd pass on returning here.

My favorite pulled pork sandwich located right along the W&OD Washington & Old Dominion paved bicycle trail. Other tasty BBQ options too, homemade desserts, now offering beer. Dine in, eat outside at picnic tables, bicycle racks, or take some delicious BBQ to go. Lots of fun images and piggy collectibles to look at too.

Best barbecue in Ashburn. Love the building decor and great service! Can't go wrong with any item on the menu, but my favorite is the Beef Brisket!

I can't speak for anything else on the menu, but the pulled pork sandwiches are amazing. I think the pecan pie is from Mom's Apple Pie? And you can never go wrong with that place, so naturally the pecan pie is good. Bonus for carrying The Lost Rhino Root Beer! And some throwbacks, like RC Cola!

Awesome place. I love the charm - feel like an old farm store, exactly my style for BBQ. Pulled pork was great. Beans and Mac were good, all decent portions. I'll be back.

Really good BBQ and generous helpings! We had a wonderful lunch at Carolina Brothers in Ashburn VA today that we thoroughly enjoyed. The barbecue sandwich with coleslaw and Mac and cheese hit the spot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I t was our second great experience there and we are definitely coming back for more great food. About a half hour after we left, there was a knock on our apartment door and it was Mr Gorey, the owner. I had dropped my wallet in the parking lot without realizing it and he drove to our apartment to deliver it in person! I was overwhelmed with his character and act. This is the kind of business owner and restaurant that speaks goodness beyond the great food. Thanks so much Mr Gorey! We will definitely back.

Decided to stop here for lunch after the lunch time rush. The staff was not extremely helpful in sharing what the options where or what they suggested. We had a basic platter and the pork was dry. The sides were excellent and would go there just for the Mac and cheese. We ate indoors and it had cute tables and a homey feel. Overall I would not go back unless I am craving the Mac and Cheese.

I should have known when we pulled up and it did not smell like outdoor smoker or BBQ that we were in trouble. I have to believe that it is the trail walkers near by that keep this place open. Hubs ordered pulled pork sandwich. I will bet my entire paycheck that it was made in a crock pot. Not a bbq smoke flavor at all, Just sauce. I guess I'm confused as the sign said PIT BBQ. This was absolutely NOT PIT NOR BBQ. I ordered the ribs. These were definitely baked and finished on a griddle. The server even asked his coworker if he had grilled ribs. Ribs need to be slow cooked , smoked if it is BBQ. These were just a big NO. Zero smoke flavor not even charcoal flavor. Service was fine, but this is a one and done. We will go to black hog for delicious BBQ.

Overpriced and portion sizes and the food was prepackaged not homemade were to small would only recommend for a snack.

This is definitely my favorite place to treat myself to an awesome lunch after a on hour bike ride on the W&OD trail from the Google building in Reston. The food is delicious. My choice is the 1/4 rack of BBQ ribs, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and a slice of corn bread. Plenty of fuel for the ride back home.

Baked beans. Visited for my 2nd time and they were so kind, the beans are also amazing! It's so cozy in there and feels like a home!!!!!

Food was great. Ambience was quirky and cool. Easy location to get in and out of. Will definitely go back

We've had all of the BBQ sandwiches which are good. Not the best ever, but definitely solid. The pulled chicken is the most flavorful in my opinion, then the pulled pork. The pulled beef was ok, but a little dry. Drowned it in their signature sauce which is super tangy, sweet, and smokey and it got the job done! I prefer my bbq baked beans a little in the sweeter side, but still enjoyed theirs. Green beans and Mac are solid options also.

My bbq go-to place, just awesome! I definitely recommend this place, their crew is always friendly and the food is grea, what's not to love.

Carolina Brothers provided catering (drop-off) for a birthday party I planned for my father with ~60 guests. Both the quality of the food and the quality of the service were superb. Frank reached out to me within a day of submitting an inquiry on their website, got everything together despite relatively short notice (less than two weeks before the party), was very flexible with our requests, proactively came up with helpful solutions to make sure the food would be served at the ideal temperature, and was very responsive to my communications in the lead-up to the event. The drop-off went perfectly; he showed up exactly on time. And most importantly, everyone loved the food, especially my dad (who was born and raised in North Carolina). I heard nothing but rave reviews. If I ever plan another big event with BBQ, I would hire Carolina Brothers again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended. Big thank you to Frank and to everyone at Carolina Brothers!

Amazing food and my bbq beef sandwich + 2 sides was $12! Can't beat the price and the portion. We came as a party of 4 and we all enjoyed the ambiance of a local restaurant with rustic wooden chairs/tables. I think everything is made in-house and we really appreciate the guy at the counter coming to check-in on us during our meal.

Great service by Brook. Loved the sides - potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni. Pulled pork sandwich looked great. Tasty bbq sauce. Could use a vegetarian sandwich or offering (impossible burger? Impossible burger chili ?). Great location right on the bike path. Tasty root beer. Friendly owner / manager.

Things are back to normal after COVID restrictions and the barbecue is as good as ever. This is a must-do stop when riding on the Washington & Old Dominion Rail Trail. There are ample bike racks next to the outdoor eating area and a for-pay tire inflator. The pulled pork is excellent. It is tender, moist, flavorful and served on a Martin's Potato roll. The potato salad is outstanding.

I really like this place! They have great meats, they just don't have the best BBQ sauce in my opinion but that's because I'm not a fan of vinegar based sauces. I've gotten the brisket, the pork, and the shredded beef. My favorite is the brisket, then pork, then beef. If you like sweeter meats you'll love the shredded beef. I prefer more savory. You can only get brisket Sund & Weds and ribs finish fast! The cornbread is good my bf loves it! I personally have had better. The baked beans are bomb!!! And the Mac and cheese is creamy and delicious!! It doesn't taste oily Writing this review is making me want the food now lol Plenty of seating

Recent carry out order was excellent. Ribs were extremely meaty and cooked well. Portion sizes were generous. Sides and sauce were delicious.

The food isn't bad but the two times I've gotten it, both times it taste as if it was oven or crockpot ribs. First time I gave it the benefit of doubt because it was pouring rain. The next time I ordered on Uber Eats and it literally had 0 smoke flavor.

I'm from NC and when I miss our BBQ I always come here. It's always good and fresh! Even when my parents visit they ask to visit here

I own an entertainment company and planned a surprise retirement party for my wife, who was retiring as an educator from Fairfax County Public Schools and needed a caterer to supply food for my 80 guests. The venue was in Ashburn and when visiting it for a meeting I passed by Carolina Brothers BBQ. They are right off the WO & D trail and we used to ride bikes on the trail and stop there for a bite to eat. So after my venue meeting I stopped by Carolina Bros and actually met the owner, Frank, who I shared my party plans with and I quickly realized that I hit the jackpot. BBQ was a perfect match for my "Picnic Chic" themed event, and Frank put together a menu (chicken, beef, pork and sides galore), which I absolutely loved, so I immediately secured his services. Leading up to the event I had several changes and Frank made adjustments accordingly with no problem. Fast forward to the event and his two staff members (Eddie and Connor) were on time, were professional, courteous, knowledgeable about the product and flexible in meeting all requests. They represented Carolina Brothers in an outstanding manner in my eyes and also in the eyes of my guests. The food was absolutely delicious ! I touched every table at the event and asked how the food was and everyone enjoyed it very much. I was so pleased with what Carolina Brothers contributed to my event that I tipped the staff and wrote a letter to Frank thanking him for the outstanding food and outstanding service that he provided. Carolina Brothers is now my Go To Caterer for my events ! I highly recommend that you consider them for your next event as well.

before it got too cold out, pit stop for bbq after a bike ride - a needed incentive :) easy, casual vibe - as most bbq places are, with friendly service. food was delish, lots of options for sides and dessert too. scarfed down, then it was back to the trail.

So we ended up heat after seeing there truck at the hooters in Chantilly. Thought okay let's give them a try. Very impressive BBQ. The food was awesome and the price point was pair for the area. They have one sauce which is very good but some may find that limited. This is a quick service style restaurant order at the bar get your food and sit down. Would love too see them add a bar with at least beer but liquor would be great. I really enjoyed my whole meal. And would recommend

Best Barbecue in Ashburn and the service is always on point! Wish I still lived right down the street!

Have been coming here for over 20 years. Lately the portions got so small it's ridiculous. The platter with two sides used to be a nice meal, now it's more like a few bites, and I don't like huge portions. They did this to me a few times now, not coming back. I understand food prices went up, but for $14 this is not worth it.

Wasn't that great at all. Mission or Monk's is superior over this place. And they charged me twice on my credit card! Two different amounts! When I paid, the little credit card thing crapped out and I specifically said: "Make sure you get it right because if I get charged twice, I'll be irate." Well they screwed it up and now I have to call my credit card company and straighten it out. How do you "rerun the card" and add 5 more dollars to it? What's that racket all about? Never again.

I ordered the brisket available on Wed and Sat. It's great! Banana pudding is available on Sat., and it's enough to share with a friend. Service is prompt. Atmosphere is friendly and comfortable.

Best bbq around best place to stop when biking and you need a quick bite. They've got all the sports drinks. You need. The pulled pork with their homemade sauce. Sauces are the best.

Kinda sad I have to leave this kinda review especially Beacuse I live for smaller establishments but was highly disappointed in this spot , their pricing is not bad however the food lacks flavor and quality, the Mac and cheese reminded me a boxed crafts max and cheese, the corn bread had absolutely no flavor if anything it tasted like the plastic it was wrapped in and the apple pie was cold and tasted just like the Walmart brand pies. The pulled pork wasent bad but I had a hard time enjoying it Beacuse the two sauces I was give I guess weren't closed pro and spilled all in the bag and all over my stuff. Def will not be back

outstanding pulled pork. . very moist and full of flavor. I had two sides. potato salad and baked beans. I would recommend both. My wife said the mac n cheese was the best she ever had. This is definitely going to be our #1 place for BBQ. I almost forgot, they have a great NC vinegar based sauce. As my grandmother used to say " ya done good "

Roadside BBQ place right along the W&OD trail. Excellent stop for a lunch break if you are riding your bike/walking/driving by. The nice thing about it is that they accept card and apple pay. I am a fan of BBQ so I decided to stop by here after a ride back from Purcellville during the COVID-19 lockdown. The store was still open and accepting customers to come inside for orders. I walked in and quickly decided on what to get. I got the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides (Mac & cheese and Col slaw). My buddy got the half rack and same sides. The food was all really good. I gulped it down in no time. They were generous with the portion for the cost of the food. I wish they had some brisket though. Glad to be supporting local businesses during this time.

Just ordered one of their throw your own party packs for a birthday party at our house. Ordering via phone was quick and easy - we called afterward to add a few more items and it was no sweat! Ordered on Thursday for a Saturday morning pick up with absolutely zero issues. All of the food was perfectly prepared and our guests couldn't stop talking about how good it was! This was my second time ordering from them, and they are my definite go to for any other event I will plan moving forward. You can never go wrong with barbecue - especially when it's Carolina Brothers!

Stopped by when BF and I were riding along the trail. Great food, and a spot to enjoy it outdoors in the shade. You can get a sandwich with or without sides, and BF and I shared one order of sides. The portions are quite generous. The barbecue was excellent, and I always look forward to a stop here!

Today was my first time trying this place. I had a carry out order and everyone was friendly. The pulled pork was great! Sauce was tangy and had a bit of a kick! I didn't think it was bland or dry as some others have said. It does come with two packets of bbq sauce which I thought was sufficient. Macaroni and cheese lacked flavor so I had to add salt and pepper to it. Still good though. The baked beans were as sweet as can be. Just the way I like them. Lastly, the corn bread was crumbly, moist and sweet. Overall, it was a perfectly filling meal considering the price.

Showing you now the food of the Carolinas, it'll just make your mouth water , and mind excited . Slow cooking has been one of my favorite categories of food to eat. And when you add pork and beef in that mix, everything will just taste heaven. They are using a vinegar based sauce , which are typically used in bbq's in the Carolinas . The sour notes of the vinegar and the spices , makes the meat so great. Not only their meats were great, but also their sides. The baked beans , and their coleslaw?, it had textures and more of that sour notes from the vinegar. Every bite of the meat and sides , just makes you crave for more . That flavor that just coats your throat, will not only make you feel content but make your dopamine go up! Speaking of dopamine , we also tried several desserts , that a local sells in their restaurant. *blueberry pie *apple pie *pecan pie *banana bread pudding *corn bread *lemon cake They were not sweet , and you can taste the fruits , and corn that was used in their pies and bread that they made. Whether it's bbq or desserts, this place is a for sure go to, here in VA . I would drive 2 hours, just to eat here again.

Perfect food, perfect location, great people. This is definitely going to become a regular spot for bbq. They do Carolina style bbq so the sauces are a little bit less viscus but if you like those styles of sauces or bbq in general then this is a great place to go. This place is right next to the biking/hiking trail so it's great for a post run meal and a nice drink to relax The food was delicious, I got the brisket platter along with a piece of corn bread and my friend got the pork platter. It totaled out all together to be 27.33 so not that bad in terms of price at all In conclusion, I'm adding this to my bbq collection and will be coming back soon.

This tucked away gem is absolutely delicious. Their food is authentic southern and they top off the taste with great customer service!! Their pulled pork sandwich was delightfully paired with these amazing sides! The restaurant is always clean and they have outdoor seating. Be prepared to be warmly greeted upon entry and to walk away stuffed with great food! I found a news gem and I'm telling everyone about it!

Biking through the W&OD path, at mile 26ish we came upon this awesome BBQ joint. Inside is exactly how you would picture a bbq place. Wooden floors, pigs in all shapes and forms everywhere, nice friendly staff and good bbq. Not the greatest though, I've had better but pretty good. They have table outside so you can bring your plate at the picnic table or hang inside. Beware, weekends are a zoo!!! Packed with tourists, bikers, runners, walkers, families, you name it there are there. Weekdays is heaven!

As a huge fan of North Carolina barbecue, I decided to take a trip out to Ashburn, Va and give Carolina Brothers a try, boy am I glad I made the drive. The setting perfect for barbecue, adjacent to the W&OD trail, you can almost picture their building being in the same location when trains used to run by. The setting is very picturesque and you really have a small town feel, both outside and inside. The pork barbecue sandwich was delicious with a nice vinegery flavor, additional sauce and hot sauce was available. The coleslaw was fresh, just needed a little salt to bring out the flavor, green beans were good, as with the coleslaw they were under seasoned and required salt, pepper and dash of hot sauce. Portion size was good, especially for the very reasonable prices. Look forward to visiting again, just wish they were closer to home, but then again you cannot recreate the setting they have in Ashburn closer to DC.

This is such a cute little local bbq spot that is right along the w&od trail. My family and I biked the trail and stopped by this spot for the first time a few days ago. We ordered "the Runt" which is a family meal that serves 6-8 people. We were a hungry party of 6 but we were still left with quite a bit of leftovers so it can definitely serve 8 people. Also! The pack comes with 3 pints of meat which you are able to choose from pork, beef and chicken (or a combination of all three). We chose to split it between pork and beef. We loved how you can substitute any sides as well - we substituted the beans with mac and cheese (which was really good). You can also add ribs on the side for $20 more, super worth it for us because we loved how tender and flavorful they work. We were also very pleased that our food also came out really quick, about 5 minutes or less.

I had the chicken sandwich. It was a cafeteria quality hamburger bun with a pile of chicken on top. No seasoning, add your own sauce, nothing on the side for $12. Definitely not a good value and the food was average.

Really cool place, and I had high hopes. I'll start with the good and that's that the place has tons of character and the staff was very friendly. Rare these days to find someone working and seemingly enjoying their job. Greeted me as I walked in, and just nice guys so that was great. Additionally, the portion size was good, and for 11 bucks I thought it was a good value. The food itself wasn't bad, but not great, sadly. I had the pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and baked beans. Couldn't taste any smoke in the pork, it tasted more like it was done in the oven as opposed to on a pit. It was tender and moist for sure, but lacked the smoke flavor I expect from pit bbq. The beans were fine but nothing to write home about, and the coleslaw was slightly below average. Was also disappointed that there were no pickles added to the plate, and the sauce selection was limited. In fact, I only saw one type of sauce on the tables which was a Western Carolina style sauce.

Cute BBQ place with a lot of history! Came across Carolina Brothers last weekend while jogging on the O&WD trail (just moved here 2 months ago from NC) and decided to come for a sandwich next time I came for a jog. Their pork BBQ sandwich was just like NCs and all the Texas Pete you could ever want. Mac and cheese was their own and even better with more Texas Pete lol, I definitely recommend trying Texas Pete with your Mac and cheese- instead of being spicy it's creamy and delicious. Also, their cole slaw was mayonnaise base but crunch which is a plus! The atmosphere is homey and can't wait to check this place out once it's warmer. Definitely give this place a try if visiting!

A lot of the popularity of this place comes from the location. After a ride on the W&OD, it's a great place to stop for a bite and a rest, with plenty of bike parking available. They have a good size dining room and lots of outside tables with umbrellas. Service was friendly and fast. Their menu is very limited- basically pulled pork or chicken, ribs, and a few sides. The pork itself was decent, but a little under seasoned. I'm not a fan of vinegar based sauces but it at least had a little kick to it. The sides were ok, but also under seasoned. It's decent BBQ overall but there are better ones in the area, just none quite as convenient to the trail.

Good food, ambience, the sides and desserts are tops, pulled pork good, not the best burger ve had, but good