Jon G's Barbecue

We waited for 4 hours to get to order the food. They have some fans outside and free beer with water in the cooler in front of the restaurant. The food was delicious as expected. Staffs were friendly and nice. Some people started the line from 7am, we got there at 11am so when our turn to order, some of the item were out. We recommend to bring your own chair and tent to block the heat in summer.

After three years of living in Charlotte and hearing the constant praise about Jon G’s BBQ out in Peachland, I finally made the pilgrimage this past Saturday. With Passover falling on the same day, I figured what better way to honor the holiday than with my own BBQ Seder plate: brisket, burnt ends, and pickled onions absolutely included. I woke up at 6:30 AM and made it there by 7:15, landing a spot among the first 20 in line. By 9:30 AM, I was warming up with a breakfast taco and kolache (because lining up for meat should always include a warm-up round). Lunch service kicked off at 10:30 AM, and since the line wraps around the building and they tend to sell out fast, I did the only logical thing, ordered basically everything. Here’s what made it onto my tray: • Brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, spare ribs, and white brisket (aka sliced pork belly with Peach-Os) • Cheerwine hotlink and Queso Texicano hotlink • Bacon burnt ends that should honestly be illegal • Mac & cheese, jalapeño cheese grits, burger tater tot casserole, brisket fried rice, brown sugar baked beans, pickles, pickled red onion, yeast rolls • And to finish it off, a big ol’ serving of banana pudding for dessert Every single item hit the mark. No notes. No complaints. This is the kind of Texas-style BBQ that outshines anything else you’ll find within an hour of Charlotte. It’s not an every-weekend kind of stop, but it’s absolutely worth the drive a few times a year, especially during the cooler spring or fall months when standing in line isn’t a survival sport. Pro tips: • Get there early (like… sunrise early). • Expect a line. • Bring a folding chair, maybe a cooler and some Tupperware to bring leftovers home or freeze some for a rainy day. • They pass out free beer while you wait, but you’re welcome to BYOB.

Having been hearing about this place for a long time, finally got to try it today and was not disappointed. The customer service and atmosphere was amazing. Be prepared to wait in line, some of our party got there at 7am, they open at 11am. My favorite was the burnt ends and the brisket, but all the meats were great. The sides were awesome as well. Definitely worth a try, fun place to take someone who’s visiting from out of town.

Best BBQ in NC. Brisket & Pork taco was excellent. Brisket was very good with delicious bark & plenty of smoky flavor. Brown sugar baked beans & brisket fried rice weeks very good. Service was good. Expect a line and it moves a bit slow. Show up early because they do sell out.

Jon G’s is a very unique experience, but well worth it. We showed up around 9am and there was already a long line formed. Everyone is friendly and there’s plenty of open space for the kids to hang out. Be prepared! Bring a chair, umbrella, sunscreen and anything else you need to be comfortable outside for several hours. But make no mistake: it’s worth the wait!! We spent about $160 for two people to try a lot of different items, but you can visit and choose to pay much less. We definitely recommend!

Best bbq I've ever had. It's now ahead of Parker's bbq in Wilson, NC. Get there early. It's all worth it. Ate some of all of it, can not go wrong. The Porky Brewster was so dang good. So was the rib, the brisket, sausages, bacon burnt ends, etc etc etc. Had it all. Place is great. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating, FYI. Breakfast tacos severed at 930 😉

We love Jon G’s! We’ve gone to his pop ups in Charlotte and he has a special event in June with several other bbq folks and they do it for charity. The event is great- there is a big tent with tables and chairs as well as some picnic tables under a more permanent structure and a bit of inside seating as well. It’s fun to try bbq from the different places, make friends with your table mates and fellow bbq enthusiasts. There was also a band playing, which made it so festive. It’s a bit of a drive from Charlotte, but totally worth it. We can’t wait to go back for a BBQ Saturday!! (They are usually only open on Saturdays and it draws quite a crowd, lining up early and staying all day)

What a unique experience! We got there around 8am on a summer morning about 20 or so people ahead of us. Brought some chairs and a cooler. Everyone looked like they were having a great time. Some partie's playing games, drinking mimosas, quiet chatter everywhere. People kept rolling in and heading to the back of the line to begin their anticipation for some wholesome bbq! Around 10 they started serving breakfast. The breakfast taco was definatlely in my top 3 tacos ever! Got a peach and cherry kolache as well and they were very good! They had fans blowing and water sprayers going as well to cool yourself down, much appreciated! Around 10:30 they had a cooler full of drinks, one drink per person for free! Super nice! Then 11am hit and everyone slowly put their chairs back in their cars and the line started moving! I like how they let people in 10 or so at a time, enjoy their meal inside and then let the next group in. (So you can enjoy your meal and cool down). Top meat was brisket hands down! Juicy, melt in your mouth tender! We also tried turkey, pulled pork, bacon burnt ends, spare ribs and cheerwine sausage. All of the meats were very good but that brisket stands out on its own! For sides we got baked beans, coleslaw, tator tot casserole and mac and cheese. The reason for the 4 star was for the sides. I feel like so much love went into the meats that the sides were just there. Baked beans and coleslaw were the best ones out of the bunch. Banana pudding was bomb! Overall, would I do this again....yes! But maybe in the fall or spring!

Born in NC, traveled all over the country and have had BBQ from coast to coast. Been to almost all the famous named joints you see on the food channels etc. I would put Jon G's up against any I've had. It's the real deal.

10's across the board!! DO NOT leave this place without trying the brisket and beef ribs!! Best we've ever had in our lives. Do yourself a favor and read some reviews before your adventure. I'm so glad I did! We got there at 8:45 and ate around 1:30. Everyone lines up outside in their yard chairs, awaiting the 11:00 am opening. Koulaches are served from the food truck at 9:30 and they sell out *quick*. I got in line at 9:50 and several koulache flavors were already crossed off their menu. They fill up the free beer cooler every 45 minutes with local beer. Limit 2 beers per customer but it is an honor system. Just bring your own like we did. Some items you'll need: Yard chairs Cooler packed - alcohol is permitted Umbrella/tent for shade (or a rainy day) **Paper plates, extra silverware, napkins/roll of paper towels Tupperware from home Some people brought cards & games to pass the time **They give you butcher's paper but we found that my extra paper plates worked better. Also, it was so easy to pack up leftovers in tupperware I brought from home. Otherwise, you have to go back inside and ask for to-go containers. It truly is a BBQ tailgate extravaganza! Take the time to enjoy yourself, make friends with your neighbors, and work up an appetite! I cannot say enough good things about this place. Can't wait to go back.

Was craving some barbeque and stumbled upon this restaurant on tik-tok! I arrived around 2:40 PM. There was a short line outside - even though the line wasn't too long it moved S-L-O-W-L-Y. It took approximately 40 minutes to finally get inside the restaurant to order food. A cooler is outside for customers to grab a free beer! They are only open on Saturdays from 11 am until they sell out of food. Whenever they sell out of items, someone will come outside and write it on the outside of the front door. A friend and I ordered a little bit of everything ... pulled pork, brisket, turkey, burnt ends, mac-n-cheese, jalapeno cheddar grits, baked beans, and coleslaw. Price racked up quickly lol! Highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely come when they open or even a little earlier.

10/10 by far! They have a cult following and there is a strong reason why. I've only had the food truck and am hoping to get out to Peachland asap for the true authentic experience. Best brisket I've had in Charlotte by far, the turkey was moist and delicious and you can never go wrong with their sides. My personal favorite is the jalapeño cheesy grits, like nothing I've had before. The team is always so friendly despite having to get through crazy long lines! Plan ahead and get yourself some very good BBQ

Got the sampler platter and everything was spot on. Totally recommend. it is unfortunate they're only open one day a week.

Worth the wait and what a fun experience! Bring some chairs, drinks, lawn games and enjoy the tailgate atmosphere outside while you wait for it to open. We got there at 9:25am all set to tailgate and wait for the BBQ to open at 11:30. This was the best brisket I've ever had, as good if not better than Terry Blacks in Austin. The attention to detail and preparation on how they cut the meat and carefully plate it all done to perfection ! The ribs were huge and juicy and delicious! Burnt ends, turkey , pulled pork, white brisket all fantastic! And oh boy the sides... DELICIOUS!!! Tater tot casserole, brisket fried rice, macaroni and cheese, jalapeño cheddar grits, baked beans, Mexican street corn, coleslaw were all top notch! Now into the desserts, the fruit crunch was like an apple cobbler that was great even as leftovers the next day cold. The Nanna puddin and Oreo dirt puddin were delicious!

I'm from Houston, Texas and approve. Delicious all around. Bacon ends were the star of the show! Brisket was tender. Even the sides were 10/10 which isn't as common at BBQ spots. Wish the wait was shorter. Arrived at 9am ate at 1:30pm. However, well worth the wait! We kicked back ate kolaches drank free beer. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the outdoors.

What a find! Only open Saturday and until they run out of food. Lucky for us, it was a rainy day and our wait in line was only 2 hours It was with the wait! Texas-style brisket was some of the best I've had. We sampled the queso sausage and pulled pork as well as a slew of sides. Just try it all!!

Had their food truck and it was really good! I shared the bbq plate because it was pretty big. I got the brisket, Mac and cheese and baked beans. The brisket was really good! The Mac and cheese was a little dry but had good flavor. The beans were good but a little heavy because they had meat inside. Overall, it was good bbq but a little too salty and heavy for me.

Top shelf experience! Cute "hole in the wall" spot. Got there about 8:30, there were about 10 people in front of us. You bring a chair and they bring out complimentary beer at about 10 (it's gross af but free, and beer lol). Jon G personally walked us around, incredible dude, super friendly and happy to share his art. Really enhanced the experience before we even walked thru the door. At about 9:30 they ask what you would like to gauge and inform folks in the back of the line of what may be left. Beef ribs (aka Dinosaur ribs) are in very short supply, get there early if you want em. Everything was great. The top hits and MUST haves are the beef ribs and the Mac/cheese. The ribs truly melt in your mouth, each one is about a 1lb and can easily fill you up. The brisket is normally my favorite bbq around, but their beef ribs really shine. Bacon pork belly burnt ends are good, but if you are coming for the best just go beef rib and leave happy. Couple of tips....get there at 8:30-9 if you want beef ribs. You can arrive late (they open at 11) but either way you are waiting 2.5 hrs to eat and then have less selection. Bring a chair and they do have restrooms. The wait is actually very much like a tailgating experience.

What a great day for Texas BBQ in NC, well Texas and NC BBQ cause you know I got both! I've been itching to try this BBQ for so long and today was a beautiful day to drive down and stand in line and get my BBQ! The line wasn't bad. It took about 1:30 hours to get through the line and order. I don't drink beer so I wish I had brought something to drink for the line. Truthfully I wasn't very prepared for the line. Other people had chairs, coolers, snacks and even their dogs. I will definitely come prepared next time. I ordered from the food truck the Carolina BBQ Plate. I took a few bites and then sent it to share with my family sitting in the car. The beans were delicious. Made me get a pint when I got inside. The barbecue had just enough of the vinegar. Based barbecue sauce on it to give it a delicious flavor. This little sample prepared me for the large amount that I ordered inside. Once inside I sent the Nibling to order us a drink. We had to have Cheerwine duh. It was so refreshing after standing in line. It took me a while in line to iron out my choices, but I decided on 1.25 lb of brisket, half a pound of pork, half a pound of turkey, a Porky Brewster with Queso, one of each of the kolaches, a half pint of corn salad, a half pint of grits, a pint of macaroni and cheese, a pint of brown sugar baked beans, 2 pints of brisket fried rice and a pint of dill pickles. I would say my least favorite was the smoked turkey. I don't like smoked turkey. Smoked turkey does nothing for me. It's a personal thing against smoked turkey but I'm glad I tried it. I'm going to use it on a salad and I know it will be a great addition. I opted on lean and fatty brisket. I don't like fatty pieces of meat, but the lean brisket was a little too lean for me. I dipped it in BBQ sauce and I'm weird I know. My favorites were the Porky Brewster, jalapeño grits, the fried rice covered in yum yum sauce, and the baked beans. I've enjoyed each of the kolaches that we ordered also. Overall I think I will eat there next time. I will make sure it's a good weather day and utilize the outdoor seating. We ordered everything togo this time and snacked on a few things in the car but ate the majority of the items for dinner. Everything reheated well. Everyone working was super friendly and kind. They answered all questions and made you feel at home. It was a great atmosphere. I will take the drive down again and I will be prepared next time! Jon G's 116 Glenn Falls St Peachland, NC 28133 (Review 6 in 2023 and 747 overall)

Such a delicious bbq joint... I completely understand why is there a line a mile long every time we pass that place or why is there a long line at the food truck... food is absolutely delicious... everything we ordered was just so tasty ... next time we will try to get there earlier so we can get the beef ribs among other things that sell out so fast .. their burnt end bacon was to die for . Mac and cheese was amazing. Ribs . Brisket . Pork loin . Even their desserts are delicious.. be prepared for a long long well worth it wait

Holy cow. Literally, holy cow. The beef rib at Jon G's is out of this world good. It is God's gift to Peach Land, NC! So soft, so juicy, so flavorful, you won't believe it until you try it. We tried everything on the menu (except the Turkey), and all of it is the best we have had. This was worth the two hours we waited in the rain and more + the 50 minute trip. Service was spectacular, with genuine and kind southern hospitality. The ambience is everything you'd want when getting authentic barbecue. No need to be clean! Get down and dirty to business and eat straight off the paper covered table. Whether you're near or far, Jon G's is the place for you! Definitely a trip worth while :)

Incredible! The ambiance is great. Make a Saturday out of it and try the best BBQ you've ever had. This place is ridiculously good. Been thinking about since I ate there last Saturday.

If you're ready for a half day BBQ 'experience' I highly recommend you NOT pass up Jon G's! Get there early bring a chair, umbrella, a few games/cards or grab some friends for company -- shoot, you may actually meet some new friends in line! I wasn't expecting this kind of a wait when I went so I was not fully prepared and was starving! Admittedly it was a last minute decision and we arrived after 11am and did not make it to the door until close to 3:30-4pm! Jon was very friendly and lets people know what is still available every few hours. We were there for the brisket and he let us know it was going to be close. Thankfully there was plenty! We got a little of everything! Expensive but amazing! Everyone in line was friendly and of course the staff was wonderful and efficient! Do not pass up!

Holy ~smokes~ this place is worth the hype. We got there about 10:30 and made it in the dining room by 1:30 or 2. Koloches were a beautiful touch to tie you over, free beer cooler was a perk, and fellowship really made the whole vibe. Staff was also so friendly! Food was my favorite bbq experience in a long time. I don't even like burnt ends but the bacon burnt ends were fantastic and not overly fatty. Tacos were also our favorite, both sausages were delicious. Corn was a top hit for sides along with the beans and Mac and cheese. We also got the last banana pudding which was delish. Honestly, just go and do it! But also don't because I want to keep this one all to myself.

What an awesome time at Jon G' Barbecue! Now the line is long and you have to wait outside. They have chairs for you and you get the opportunity to meet new people and have great conversation. The food is out of this world! I got the brisket sandwich, the mac and cheese was delicious and cheesy throughout. The baked beans were good too. Now if you don't want to travel to Peachland NC you can catch the food truck in Charlotte just follow them on Instagram. I almost forget to mention how friendly the staff was we had a great time!

Wowww. Porky Brewster sandwich with queso, top notch. The fritos add a great crunch. Mac n cheese on point, bard to mess that up. The tater tot casserole was very good, definitely recommend. Oreo mud dessert thing was simple, but good. Tasted like pudding with crushed oreos below. THEY DO SELL OUT. So get there early. Didn't get to try the cheerwine links or jalapeño grits. Brisket was very soft, melt in your mouth, and the fried rice was great as well. Too many good options!

I had been wanting to check out Jon G's for a while. I had seen the pictures, read the articles, and listened to a podcast on Saturday we finally decided to make the trek down to Peachland, NC. It was a bit of a roadtrip for us, but not a bad trip on a lazy Saturday with no plans! Jon G's was originally a food truck (and I think they still do some of this around Charlotte), but they have a permanent location in Peachland that is open only on Saturday's! Be forewarned, there will be a line, but everyone was in a good mood and friendly and you will meet some new people! Jon G's also has a cooler of free beer to enjoy while you are in line! They can give away beer, but cannot sell it in the dry location they are in, crazy law for sure. Eventually you will make it to the door and they will have a list on the front door if anything is sold out yet, then you will make your way inside. Ordering is cafeteria style. You'll order your portions, then your sides, and finally desserts, drinks and pay! Jon G's is not your typical North Carolina Style, it is Texas Style and right on par with most of the BBQ joints I have been to in Texas, and I must say it is just as good as any of those as well! Including some of the big name ones! We, of course, got brisket, as well as sausage, and a little pulled pork. For sides, we got mac and cheese, jalapeño grits, and street corn salad. All of the proteins were great, and in my opinion you cant go wrong with any of them! The brisket, though, was just about perfect, very nice bark, cooked perfectly, and super tender. For the sides, you cannot skip the mac and cheese! It was perfect! I also really enjoyed the street corn salad! The grits were not bad, but also weren't the best I have had. As far as pricing, it is a bit expensive, but that will be the case with any good quality BBQ that is made the right way, and fairly priced when you take that into account. If I had one quip, I will say that it is not as efficient as the similar BBQ places I have been to in Texas which would run circles around them, thus creating the overly long line. While it is worth it once you get your food, it gets to be a bit frustrating especially once you make it inside and see just how slow everything is moving. But its expected, and for a once in a blue moon type thing to go have, not too much of a complaint. Overall, it makes for a long day, but Jon G's is certainly worth of a fun BBQ roadtrip! Great food and a good time! While I will always be partial to NC Style BBQ, specifically Eastern style, it is nice to see some other styles of BBQ represented in NC, especially when done with care and of the quality of Jon G's.

We've been waiting to visit the actual restaurant for when we had a Saturday to dedicate. We've tried the food truck before and it was good, but actually going to the restaurant blew it out of the water. We brought our chairs and small cooler of beer and got in line before 10am. By 11 everyone was putting their chairs back in their cars and preparing to get into the restaurant. It's not a short wait, but my goodness is it worth it. I also have to give a major shoutout to everyone working there. They are so gracious and polite and are willing to help you out with anything you might need while in line. When we got to the front we ordered basically one of everything! Which resulted in the giant meat platter. Everything was excellent! The brisket rice and beans were my favorite sides, I'm not sure I could pick a favorite meat but the bacon burnt ends on special were like to die for. We're already looking at the calendar to find another day we can come out!

This was the best BBQ I had in my entire life. We arrived at 9 am and there was probably 100 people front of us. We got our food around 1pm but it was worth it. It was great to meet people waiting in line. We met Jon G and he was very nice. Our favorite was the beef rib and brisket. They had free beer while waiting in line and water too. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to go.

Good Evening my fellow Yelp reviewers and my Yelp elite statuses. Came here today to satisfy my craving for real bbq, and not the typical chain bbq. My wife who is super amazing, was like "babe let's just check out this place". My response was babe I'm Gucci let's roll out. I can honestly say the hype is real and you can't deny it. I'm so excited. When it comes to this spot don't be like Me and roll in 20 minutes before it opens up. Luckily my wife took it for team #hifelisha and was like I'll stay on the line, while I chill out with Lola aka my dog in a warm comfortable car. I was like "who am I to argue". As we arrived the line had about 40-50 people. Do you blame them? No this place is solid and worth the wait. While I'm sitting in the car all warmed up, and checked In my wife she decided to order a good amount of things from the menu. 1. Fried rice 2. Mac and cheese 3. 1 lb of brisket. 4. Ribs. 5. Cheerwine sausage. 6. Cheddar sausage(that's all me bc I am a fatty). 7. Some type of apple pie crisp dessert(I apologize not good with the name). Finally 8. Some type of brisket sandwich( that is phenomenal) All I can say everything is super delicious and dynomite. One thing I can say about the order was the fried rice was a bit bland, season that bad boy up. Second thing is they forgot my street corn, but ehh what you expect when that line is lit and things do happen. finally the Mac and cheese was just okay. When it comes to the pros of this establishment, let's talk about the brisket. 1) it is seasoned perfectly with the amount of salt and pepper just amazing aka melt in your mouth. 2) the bark on that brisket was delicious, I want to just swim in it and eat it everyday. 3) I can say first time coming from NY I was just so satisfied with that brisket, not that typical chain restaurant. Let's talk about the brisket sandwich(as you can see I have to start a separate paragraph for this). Back to that sandwich man oh man that coleslaw, brisket, pork, on a bun was just blow my mind away. I could honestly say I would eat that all day everyday(if I had the money for it) I would so recommend getting there sandwich any-day any-time. Overall amazing experience and the staff was very kind to give my wife hot chocolate- I mean I didn't do much so thank you.

If you have not tried Jon G BBQ you're missing out. The brisket is matched to no other, the sides are always amazing and the service for the amount of people going through there is bar none. Take a day and some time to experience the best the BBQ the world has to offer. It's an adventure to wait in line but the end result is well worth it. Have fun make friends and eat well.

We went on a cold and rainy day back in early December. We arrived pretty early around 9ish and had our food by 12:30. I tried nearly every meat on the menu and I will say that their best items in my opinion are the brisket (by far), burnt ends, and pork ribs. I tried the beef short rib and it may have been the piece I had but it wasn't quite as good as i hoped. Flavoring was still great though. The pulled pork was also great, I'm just used to a slightly different style from growing up in Eastern NC. Would and will visit Jon G's again. It's worth the wait.

Best brisket I've had since I lived in Houston and used to frequent Cork Screw bbq when it was small food truck before it blew up big time. Smoke ring for days and excellent bark. All the sides were excellent. jalapeño cheddar grits and beans were awesome. The long wait is a big fun time but come prepared with chairs, extra drinks, prepare for the elements etc. We were one of the first 100 or so in line by 9:30 am and didn't get in the doors to order until 2:00 pm and weren't eating until 2:30 pm. Yep - 5 hours. They sold out of beef ribs within the first 10 minutes of opening and soon after the specialty desserts - banana pudding and Oreo dirt. We weren't able to try those. I would say if you've got your mind set on any specials to be one of the first 10 people. What I surveyed is some people buying $500 of food to go. Doesn't really seem fair when there's 400 people in line for hours but I get it, it's a business. Next time I will try to be in line by 7 am or earlier. Cool place, great times either way. It's an event, make a day of it.

I had wanted to experience Jon G's actual restaurant in Peachland for a year now and "make the pilgrimage", but my first experience was last night at their end of season pop-up at Divine Barrel Brewing. PEOPLE: So many friendly faces working at Jon G's, and the people in line - if any indication of what Peachland would be like - are welcoming and a lot of fun. FOOD: I will always give the benefit of the doubt to any restaurant I have yet to try, especially ones with stellar Yelp and Google reviews. Wow. All I can say is that Jon G's makes amazing BBQ. Best I've had in the state. Ordered the brisket (tender with a great rub), queso sausage (crisp on outside, juicy and spicy inside), with Mac and Mexican Corn salad (both delightful). Also had to get the Porky Brewster sandwich - combination of slaw, pork, Fritos, pickled onions...incredible. And don't skip out on the Cowboy Candy. Candies jalapeño. Very nice palate cleanser to end the meal. 10/10 BBQ - cannot wait to tailgate next year in Peachland!

This barbecue is the best we have eaten! The Mac and cheese is incredibly delicious. The baked beans are really good. It's a small place and you do wait in line to place an order. But it's worth every minute. The food and the people who make and serve the food are very nice people. They were the ones taking the orders and packing the food in the containers. The most polite people you will ever meet. Even the grandpa at the door was a delight to talk to. He told us the story of how they got started. Wonderful food and wonderful people. Just go and stand in line. You can get it as 'take out' or sit and eat outside at picnic tables or eat inside in a tiny 5 booths/table top. Only opened on Saturday for a few hours in Peachland. 11:00-4:00.

OMJ, not OMG - Oh my Jon!! This place is 100% worth ALL of the hype! Let me tell you about this journey.... - Location: For one this spot is located an hour outside CLT in Peachland, NC, so be prepared for a car ride. - Hours: They are only open on Saturdays, plan accordingly. - The wait: We arrived 30 mins before they opened and there were already at least 40 people in line ahead of us. We waited in line for 2.5 hours before we got inside to order/eat. They do have fans blowing outside for the line, free cold beer and there was plenty of new friends we made in line! - Inside & seating: There is actually plenty of seating inside the restaurant, which I was surprised at since it seemed small. The AC was blowing high when we walked in which was very welcoming after standing in the sun & heat for 2.5 hours. There is also plenty shaded seating out back! Now onto FOOD! My goodness. I ordered: - 1/2 lb of the brisket cut by Jon G himself! I definitely regret not getting a full lb. This is the best brisket on this Earth, I'll gladly debate anyone on this fact LOL. - Mac n cheese- it didn't make me want to smack my mama, but it was delicious! - Baked beans- I don't eat pork but sometimes I make exceptions. This was one of those times. FIRE! - Jalapeño cheddar grits- my absolute FAV side. SO flavorful and creamy. It was topped with candied jalapeños too! Like they didn't miss a single yummy detail on these. AMAZING! - Cold street corn salad- I wanted to try this because I love street corn and have never seen it prepared this way. It was pretty good! - The G's Burger- my foodie friend and I split this beautiful burger. It was nice and moist and perfectly cooked. I did prefer the brisket over the burger but it was still very tasty. Overall, this might be the best BBQ I've ever had in NC. Hands down. It was an epic journey full of adventure and danger lol (a girl literally fainted while waiting in line, she was okay though). I cannot wait to plan out another trip with friends, chairs, and a cooler full of ice and booze. People make this trip, it's more than worth it! PRO TIP: They are having a CLT pop-up on July 28th. Beat me there, I plan to buy it all up HAHA!

What can I say that hasn't already been said... everything that you've heard about this place is true. It. Will. Be.The. Best. BBQ. You've. Ever. Had. Normally, I can't make guarantees, however, I guarantee. This crew eats, sleeps, and breathes BBQ, and they know what they're doing. I'm not going to lie, there's going to be a wait. Most likely a very long wait. I waited three hours and that was after driving an hour to get there. Do I regret it? Absolutely NOT! I did it and I'd do it again. It will not be cheap. If you want cheap, go to a fast food joint. This is quality. You will get your money's worth. I guarantee. It will be beautiful. Call me crazy but I know art when I see it. This my friend, is art. Edible art, but art nonetheless. Just look at the pictures. You can hang it on your wall lol. Prepare yourself. Bring a chair, bring friends, make sure your phone is charged, and have fun. You're going to meet some cool people. From the line to the staff. Good people all around. Speaking of staff, they are top notch and treat you like family. So now that you have the rundown, go ahead and plan you a trip down to Peachland and experience this phenomenon. Don't wait. Do it this Saturday! Trust me, you'll thank me. I guarantee.

Best BBQ in North Carolina that we've tried so far. While there is nothing wrong with the vinegar based BBQ sauce and BBQ that is prominent in North Carolina, we are more fans of brisket and Texas style BBQ. We haven't actually been to the place in Peachland. Instead we've been to two of Jon B's pop-ups. One at Triple C and the other at The Public House in Charlotte. He's definitely got a following because people started lining up at least an hour before they were ready to serve. We've waited an hour for the BBQ and let me tell you... Worth it! As for the BBQ, the brisket has that smoke ring you want to see when looking for good brisket. It's juicy, smokey, and flavored well that you don't even need any of the sauces if you don't want. The ribs were delicious and the cheerwine links were a good balance of sweet and spicy. If the brisket send pork fried rice is available, GET IT!!! There's a nice balance of sweet and salty of the fried rice with delicious pieces of brisket. It's even better the next day The Jon B's team is also great! They're so friendly and check-in to make sure you're enjoying the food. You can feel the love and passion from everyone.

We finally made it out to Jon G's BBQ a couple weeks ago when we didn't have anything going on. Yes, it was a drive out from Charlotte. Yes, there is a long wait - if you get there at 9:30 when the first person usually gets in line, you are waiting until they open. If you get there a little before they open, there will be a long wait as well as the line moves very slowly. I'm not the kind of person that wants to wait a couple hours in line for BBQ, so this will not be a regular thing for us, but it was worth it for trying it. The Great: Brisket - everyone is right, this is easily the winner here and probably the best brisket I have had. Ribs - not my favorite, but still very good here. Jalapeno and Cheesy Tex Links - preference goes to the cheesy tex, but both were very tasty and cheesy! Mexican Street Corn - very good Mac and Cheese - not my favorite, but still a fantastic version that I'd get again. Apple Crunch - so good, satisfies my sweet tooth The Meh: Pulled Pork - for whatever reason, Texas and Texas styled BBQ joints have no clue how to do pulled pork. It is was mediocre here and not something I'd get again. Bacon Burnt Ends - I've had them once before at a BBQ joint in Arkansas and fell in love. Here, I just did not enjoy them, they were chewy to me. Cheerwine Link - It wasn't a bad sausage, but nothing stood out about this one. Again, it was worth the drive to check out Jon G's BBQ as it is very good. However, I would not go ranking it as my top BBQ place and would be just as happy going to some of the BBQ places in Charlotte for more convenience.

OK first off, Garren is a GOD amongst men for what he can do with some brisket and ribs! After meeting him several times at pop ups and other barbecue events, I finally had a free Saturday and the wife and I made the trek out to Peachland, and it was BEYOND worth it! So we didn't pack any beverages to bring with us while we waited, but they do provide some free cheap beer while you wait, so I did enjoy that! They also come out early and will take orders for kolaches (yeast rolls stuffed with meat and other tasty options) and deliver them while you are anxiously waiting in line. Once 11am hits and the line starts moving, the excitement picks up, but it is a slow process (as smoking meat should be) They have the greatest staff and are extremely gracious and amazingly humble! The food is amazing and words do not do it justice and i could not wait to eat it so no pics were taken! I did learn my lesson of not getting there early enough though, as the famous beef ribs were sold out just as we were getting to the front door to finally go in! but thankfully there was still plenty of brisket, spare ribs, his famous brisket fried rice, and the other special of the day- pork belly burnt ends! Ate a small bit of everything while we were there and got to have a little chat with Garren and his wife Kelly, and then took home plenty more to keep us fat and happy!

Jon G's isn't just a restaurant, it is a full ass experience and one that I am 100% here for!!! Family owned and operated, the staff here is beyond friendly! We arrived 2 hours before opening and were greeted by Jon G himself, who spoke to everyone like they were family. As many others have mentioned, this place is only open til their out so you must plan accordingly. They offer free beers while you wait and the company is great! Many people brought coolers and everyone was just hanging out and having a good time which made the 2 hours waiting outside enjoyable. We did bring chairs, which I would highly recommend. On to the best part, the food! We went into this experience with VERY high expectations and were definitely not disappointed. We ordered 4 ribs, 1/2 lb of brisket, sides of Mac and cheese, jalapeño grits, street corn and cowboy candy. Ribs - OMG, this was certainly the best thing we had which is saying a lot because everything was delicious!! Meat was fall off the bone, but still had a good bite. The perfect amount of sweet, peppery sauce!! I will be asking for these on my death bed. Brisket - delicious! We got the lean cut which had the perfect amount of fat. Perfectly seasoned, didn't even need sauce but the 2 sauces offered complimented really well. It had a really nice bite. Mac and cheese - amazing!! I am particular about Mac and cheese but this one was the perfect balance of baked and gooey cheesy. It was savory and had a bit of a nice Smokey flavor. Jalapeno cheese grits - these on their own are good but paired with extra cowboy candy were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! You must do this! Street corn - not bad but didn't wow me. I would try cole slaw in its place next time but I think it's worth trying! Cowboy candy - amazing!! Sweet and spicy, paired great with all of the meats but as said above BELONGS with the grits. This is certainly the best bbq in the area, and although I haven't tried many other bbq joints in NC as a whole, I am willing to put my Yelp elite reputation on the line to say that this is the best in the state. You will not regret your visit to Jon G's. So what are you waiting for??

Wow. I'm not blowing smoke here. I am an absolute foodie and have been dying to find good BBQ in NC since moving from TX and I have to be honest, I believe this BBQ is better than anything I've had in Texas. I tried the brisket, ribs, Mac & cheese and coleslaw and several bbq sauces and everything was amazing. I can't wait to see them at their popups in Charlotte and hopefully try some of their unique menu items like the brisket fried rice and tacos. Do yourself a favor and make the drive

Best dang brisket with amazing vinegary sauce. The owners and staff are the sweetest. It's a long wait, but worth it.

LOVED IT. Yes the wait is long but you can't really tell. You won't notice time go by at all. The food was amazing and we will definitely be coming back! My favorite was the burnt ends! But honestly you gotta try everything on the menu!

Best bbq arguably this side of the Mississippi! Excellent food, especially the brisket and sides. Service is second to none with the owner truly making you feel right at home and eating with family! Unique in more ways than one and in my opinion is the gold star of how a restaurant should be run. Where the quality of service and food is unmatched! So pull up on a Saturday afternoon and enjoy some good food with good people! I promise you won't find an atmosphere like this anywhere else in North Carolina!

After seeing so many people rave about this place on Instagram, I really wanted to try it. Unfortunately, I missed my chance to try it on the food truck in Charlotte. Right now during Covid-19, they are doing curbside pickup every other Saturday in Peachland, NC. If you don't know where that is, you aren't alone. It's off of US-74 about 45-60 minutes away from Charlotte. Am I crazy for driving an hour to get some BBQ? Maybe. It was worth it though (and what else do I have to do right now?). We ordered brisket, pulled pork, a jalepeño cheddar sausage, mac and cheese, and apple crunch. The meat was by the half pound (except the sausage link) and the sides were by the pint. The side portion was huge. Each meat was served with either pickles or pickled onions which I loved. They also gave us a bun and a piece of white bread (the white bread was an interesting choice haha). The brisket was to die for. They let you pick fatty or lean--obviously we got fatty. I love that they let you pick because this made it so much more delicious than chancing it and getting lean. The jalepeño cheddar sausage link was amazing. I'm not a huge sausage person but this was different. So good. I would skip the pulled pork next time and get more of the sausage and brisket. It was ok, but it was kind of dry. I loved the mac and cheese. I ate all of it even though it was a ton because it was so good. The apple crunch was also very good. As far as sauce, they gave us two of their tomato based sauces and a vinegar one. Both were good, but the vinegar one was my preference. It's quite a drive to get there, but I'm glad we went. I hope the truck still comes back to Charlotte in the future so that I don't have to drive so far to get it.

Hands down the BEST barbecue I've ever had living in the Carolinas. You're sure to find smoked meat worth waiting for at this family owned business. While standing in line, keep your fingers crossed that there will be brisket left when you reach the counter, as each party in front seems to order pounds and pounds of barbecue. Let's not forget their side dishes! The corn salad and baked beans are a real crowd pleaser. Whether your looking for lean or fatty brisket... or maybe a little of both! You will notice the pink smoke line running deep in the brisket, and you can taste it in every bite. Summer is almost here! I would highly recommend hiring Jon G's to cater your next event.

Get in your car, even if his place is far because this place raises the BBQ bar! LOL. a little rhyming before I get into this review. This is hands down the best place to get BBQ not just in NC but this place could hold its own, anywhere. We finally decided to make the almost one hour drive from the Ballantyne area on a Saturday because that's the only day they are open. They are open at 11, get in line for free beer, good talk with others in line and a fire pit out to help keep us warm. The owners are super nice and welcoming and clearly work hard and take pride in their establishment and food. Writing this review, I'm longing to hit the road and go back. We waited for maybe 45 minutes to get inside and get our food and we ordered just about everything. The brisket, the porkie sandwich, all the sausages, the grits, coleslaw, baked beans, ribs, burnt bacon ends, Mac n cheese, candied jalapeños and more. When I tell you that the food was so darn good, you better believe me. I fell in love that day and was elated that I finally found an exceptional food experience in NC in 5 years. This is my second one. I don't ever eat baked beans but these I will happily eat whenever I get the chance, the sausages, brisket and Porkie Sandwich were my favorite favorites and for the sides the jalapeño grits were out of this world. This place is so worth it and if they were open 7 days a week, they'd never sleep because if you they made it, we would come. Check out the other things to do in Anson county and made a day trip out of this. And order everything so you'll have leftovers to enjoy! That is all!

I don't see how you could top this place in food, experience, service, the location, etc. Make room for yourself and spend what your wallet allows on everything you could try. No other words other than to Just eat here. BBQ won't be the same for me.

I first became aware of Jon G's BBQ on Instagram, when I saw someone kept tagging them in their posts. I moved to Charlotte from Austin so as soon as I saw that Jon G's serves their bbq with white bread, pickles, and onions (instead of hush puppies as is customary in NC), I knew I had to give this food truck a try. I immediately followed their IG account and began stalking them on social media. I saw that their next Charlotte event was in three weeks (at The Chamber, Wooden Robot in NoDa) so I marked it on my calendar and the countdown began. Let me tell you, this bbq did not disappoint! We ordered the brisket platter with jalapeno cheese grits and mac n cheese and the pulled pork sandwich with slaw. Brisket - delicious!!! Texas style bbq with a Texas style bbq sauce. It's on par with the brisket at Noble Smoke. We ordered a mixture of fatty and lean. Jalapeno cheese grits - amazing. Put this on your must try list. The little bit of heat from the jalapenos really added to the complexity of the dish. I couldn't get enough. The mac n cheese was solid and very tasty. Next time I will try a different side (probably the baked beans or mexican street corn), but I have no problem recommending this! Pickles and pickled onions - both are homemade, which I really appreciate. I wish the pickles had been pickled a little longer and had more of a pickle-y/briny flavor instead of a cucumber flavor. That's my only recommendation for improvement (a very minor one all things considered). Pulled pork sandwich with slaw - fantastic. I am still thinking about this sandwich--it's that memorable. The slaw provided some crunch, the bun was super soft and fresh. The pulled pork was actually pulled and not the stringy mush you sometimes get. I added some pickles and pickled onion to the sandwich and it pushed it over the top. (It doesn't come with pickles and onions so maybe they'll give you some if you ask nicely.) Order at the truck and they bring the food to you where you're sitting. Food came out pretty quickly on this night, about 5 minutes. It was also cool that Jon G recognized me from Instagram and made it a point to say hello! :)

Best barbecue I've ever had. The sides are all amazing and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I recommend all the bbq overs to try this out! It's a must have.

It's been a minute since I was absolutely blown away by a restaurant...well congrats to Jon G's for doing the job with their Texas style BBQ. I rarely do this, but 10/10 from me. It's in the middle of nowhere, off 74, about 45 minutes from Charlotte. It's country, with the friendliest people (staff and patrons) ever. Jon G's is only open on Saturdays, 11am-Sell Out. Get there EARLY, a line starts to form around 10AM. You'll understand why once you start eating. But don't worry - they give you complimentary water and beer while you wait. We essentially ordered the whole menu (and do every time I go) and I regret nothing... Yelp doesn't give me enough characters to get into the specifics of each item on the menu, but I have the FULL rundown on my website - link on my profile. DO NOT miss the brisket, or the porky b taco - they are PHENOMENAL.

Best brisket I've ever tasted. Great experience all around and will definitely be back. Be sure to get in line early!!

Very sweet people, great food! And a good atmosphere! Definitely a good place to go for a good time and meeting new people!

The food there was sooo good. Had a little bit of everything they had available . you do have to wait in line a bit (1-1:30 hrs) but it is so WORTH the wait and while in line you make friends with others. and there is a cooler full of cold water while you wait. Me and my family walked out of there with a full belly of absolutely delicious food!!! The staff it also very nice and the owners themselves ask about how the food is with of course the obvious response is amazing!!!!!!! definitely going back sometime really soon

Best doggone brisket and ribs I've ever had in my life, no exaggeration. It is absolutely worth the wait, not just because we were hungry, but because only folks who know what they're doing create those types of flavors. Jalapeño cheddar sausage was A1. I'm gonna serve this food at my wedding it's so good.

Depending where you live in Charlotte Jon G's Barbecue could be a journey for you. It is past Marshville on the left, if you have driven to the beach, you have certainly seen this little restaurant, it has been numerous businesses. Looks like Jon G is here to stay. They open at 11am on Saturdays, people form a line from the door and it goes down the road, the line moves quickly, because when you reach the door, you go inside and order at the counter, so amazingly enough, there are equal people getting to go, so there is plenty of seating and picnic tables outside, which will be fantastic for cooler days. The food is everything you want in a smokehouse. My favorite surprise was the meat is sold by the pound, so we ordered four ribs, a small amount of pork and 4 slices of brisket. I enjoyed all of it and would order the same thing again. There were sausages, but they were gone by the time I ordered. Next visit! Our sides were mac and cheese, slaw and baked beans which were all enjoyable. Just the tip. Wear sunscreen, pack a cooler because you are allowed to BYOB and you can tailgate while in line. We arrived around 1030am stood in line, if you are fine with risking being out of items, arrive around 1pm, the line had cleared when we were leaving. If you are driving to the beach, great way to pick up some food, you can order family style online and set a time for pickup, even early morning. Even their tea was delicious. PS Don't speed through those little towns, they love zippy little tourists.

Oh man. This place was spectacular, 5/5 stars. Best BBQ in the state? It's possible. This place is around a 45-50 minute drive from Northern Charlotte. It's definitely worth the drive. Not much going on in this area, the tiny little town of Peachland. But this tiny BBQ joint brings everybody into town it appears. I waited in line for about an hour and a half. Arrived at 11:40 and was at a table at 1:18. It was freezing outside but they have multiple fire pits for everyone in line to warm up. To top it off, there is free beer while you wait in line! Doesn't get any better than that. For those who enjoy country music, plenty of it is played on the outdoor speakers while you wait. The workers were very nice and the ordering system is organized well. It's almost cafeteria style as you tell 'em what you would like and then you roll down the assembly line . The brisket here was to die for! This being my first time enjoying Texas styled BBQ, there is more focus on the meat it appears and less on the sauce. The meat was super tender and packed with flavor -- no dried out pieces either. Everything I tried was consistent in that all of it was banging. Luckily, I came on a day where the specials were Collareds and Fried Rice and I loved them both. The Greens had bacon added for extra flavor and fat and were cooked perfectly. The fried rice with brisket was the unsung hero for this meal -- they're even had house made yum yum sauce. In all seriousness, this has got to be a every Saturday addition . Mac and Cheese had that perfect layer of browned cheese on top and was super gooey. Baked Beans were awesome as well. The Street Corn Salad was pretty good too, the corn could of been a little sweeter though. I even tried the Cowboy candy and was shocked at how great those were. They are candied jalapeños for anyone wondering. This place is special. Check it out!