The BBQ Lab

Overall Score: 7.1/10 New place. Very welcoming with someone greeting at the door. Cool scent menu with some unique options. Inside was very clean, spacious, and had a BBQ feel. Brisket mac n cheese 6.8/10 Very good and prepared well with a fair price. Another customer even mentioned they liked it too. Sausage 7.1/10 Perfectly cooked, tasted amazing, and looked great. Very good overall and priced decently.

I recently visited The BBQ Lab and really enjoyed the experience. From the food to the service, it was a solid meal that definitely lived up to what I had heard about the place. I ordered the chopped chicken, which was flavorful, tender, and exactly what you want from good barbecue. But the real star of the meal was the fried okra. I had heard people talk about it before, but nothing could have prepared me for just how good it was. Perfectly fried, well-seasoned, and crispy without being greasy — it didn’t even need the accompanying sauce because it stood on its own. The green beans with ham were also delicious — rich, savory, and cooked just right. They tasted like classic, comforting Southern sides done well. The customer service was superb. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The atmosphere was exactly what I expected from a barbecue spot — casual and relaxed — and it actually worked well for being on a date. It was comfortable and not too loud, making it easy to hold a conversation and enjoy the meal together. Overall, The BBQ Lab delivers great food, excellent service, and a laid-back atmosphere. I’d definitely go back — especially for that fried okra.

I have ordered door dash food f4om them 3 times so far, the mqc and cheese is stail, thrle sliced brisket has no smoke, the collard greens have way 5oo many stems, the cornbread has no volume and is like a pancakem The good is, the beef ribs are exceptional! The brisket burnt ends are flavorful but sometimes tough to chew, greenbeans have that great soul food spice 6ou look for, the baked beens are a must! All the flavors you want in a chilly but smoky. Also the hushpuppies are trash, please dont do it to yourself, just get hushpuppies from cookout.😁

Welcomed at the door. Great hospitality. When they found out it was our first time here. They were a little generous with the portions.. so sweet. Food was great. Turkey was delicious. .

Very high quality BBQ restaurant! BBQ and sides are super tasty. The pulled pork is excellent, the brisket is a bit dry for my liking but still good, and the sides are wonderful. Brunswick stew, cornbread, Mac and cheese, and loaded fries are all fantastic. The Brunswick stew is especially good.

Had an absolutely delicious meal at The BBQ Lab in Raleigh! The burnt ends were incredibly flavorful—tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned. Their pork ribs were the second best I’ve ever had, which says a lot considering how many BBQ spots I’ve tried. The sides didn’t disappoint either—the fried okra had a great crunch, and the mac and cheese was creamy and comforting. Surprisingly, their vegan burger was also spot on—a great option for non-meat eaters that didn’t feel like an afterthought. On top of the great food, the place was clean, well-maintained, and had a welcoming vibe. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and craving BBQ done right.

Everything about this place was awesome! Every single staff member was so helpful & very, very friendly! The food was delicious! Beer, bourbon, and bbq for everyone!(:

First time trying the sandwiches. The Judy was awesome. Saw it being made and ended up ordering one myself instead of my usual brisket as figured I should try something new as was using offline. It was amazing the turkey was so good and the sandwich was a nice combination of flavors and perfectly portioned. I’ll have to try the other sandwiches next time I go back

I'm not sure what I was expecting but it's a casual order at the counter (or table QR) BBQ spot. I thought it was a Solid BBQ sandwich + Hushpuppies. They have a great selection of sauces and give you a nice portion of BBQ on the sandwiches. Moms: They only have 2 high chairs if you're wondering like I often am as a mom of twins. When we got there only 1 was available but luckily since it is a quick in and out place we were able to get the other one not too long into our visit.

One of the best BBQ joints I have been to in a long time. And yes, it is located in a strip mall. But don't let that sway you. This is the real deal! My daughter recently moved to the area and we were looking for some BBQ. Again, since this place was close by but located in a strip mall, our expectations were low. But, Wow! Were we surprised. It was amazing!!! We headed up to the counter to place our order and noticed the special of the day ... Burnt Ends and Sausage. And I just LOVE burnt ends. So that was a good sign of things to come. So, of course, we ordered the special. And added to it some pulled pork for some variety. All of it was fantastic! The burnt ends were crusty, tender, and so moist. Yum! And the sausage we chose (jalapeno and cheese) was a great counter balance. Then we sampled the pulled pork and, as with the other items, very tender. And this is where we dove into the various homemade sauces and enjoyed many of them. But lets also take a moment and discuss the sides. We ordered some Deviled Egg Potato Salad and it was off the charts! Tasted just like the description. And, we added to that some hush puppies. Excellent! Crispy shell on the outside and tender on the inside with just the right amount of seasoning. I am very much looking forward to try more items next time I visit!

We had lunch at The BBQ Lab this afternoon. The food is every bit as delicious as at their mothership location in Benson. I'm doing a keto-type diet, so I got the lamb plate with collard greens and green beans. If you like lamb, I highly recommend it. What really jumped out was the service. Oh, my! Everyone is as friendly and welcoming as can be. The ambiance is pleasant. I found it a bit noisy but tolerable. Not bad enough to knock it down to four stars. It's kinda difficult to find if it's your first time. The mapping apps take you to the Target parking lot at North Hills. Just park in the Target parking lot and then take the TWO escalators up through the parking garage to the restaurant. It's worth it!

Stopped in for lunch with my kids and grandson. Ordered the smoked turkey. The turkey was good, had a nice smoky flavor. For sides, I ordered jalapeños Mac and cheese and coleslaw. Didn't care for the 2 sides, but it just might be my preference. Overall good value.

For a more "commercial" bbq spot in N Hills, this place is ok. You can't compare it to other local joints- because it feels like it's prepped for catering - but if you go thinking this will be Big Al's or Sam Jones, I'm not sure you'll be happy. Brisket was good- but not super moist. Turkey was good. Chopped chicken was dry and a bit chewy. The hush puppies were yummy. And the jalapeno mac n cheese was pretty epic. The portions are huge. The chips were great and there's a ton of sauces to try. Overall, in NHills it's an ok choice for bbq. You'll be full so that's good. Sides are a la carte. Seating is ok too. Service was decent too.

Being from Kansas City, I feel anytime I am in a place that is known for BBQ, I need to try it. We were in Raleigh, and decided to go to BBQ Lab. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted with a smile and brief explanation of how they order things a la carte. While eating in the restaurant, the man who had greeted treated us to some southern hospitality with stories of how he got to where he was along with getting to know us. The jalapeño and cheddar sausage is must try as well as the burnt ends, if available. They were extremely tender and melted in your mouth. The bark on the ribs was a great color and gave way when biting into the meat. The pulled pork sandwich had a pound of succulent meat that we smothered in the sweet and tangy bbq sauce. There was a smoked lamb with tzatziki sauce that I've never seen done before. It was moist and heavenly, highly recommend if you're wanting to try something different. For the sides, the cornbread was moist with a hint of sweetness to it, I used it to slather up the last of the hot and tangy bbq sauce that was on my plate. The greens tasted like they'd been cooked by my mother, with pieces of ham in the dish. The jalapeño mac and cheese was creamy and seasoned well, however lacked a kick or any flavor from the jalapeños. The beans were slow cooked with a lot of flavor and love in them. The fried okra was the star of the show to me, with fresh, light coated and fried okra that was paired with a delicious remoulade. We had leftovers and we were able to enjoy them later that night, reheating the meat and sides in the oven.

Ordered a burnt end sandwich and it lacked BBQ/Smoke flavor, wasn't overly tender and they tasted as if they had been sitting for hours. Tastes as if it was made in an oven, not a smoker. Didn't even have a smoke ring...I wouldn't recommend this sandwich to anyone. Absolute Waste of $18.....

Brisket was dry. Like most places. The ribs were actually good. Sides were bland. We got Mac cheese collards. Potato salad.

Food , service, and location of restaurant is amazing! Great for a quick lunch with the kids! The staff were really friendly along with the ambiance of the place.

Pretty happy about this addition to North Hills. We recently went in on a Saturday night. I was glad we got there fairly early because they were already out of ribs and shortly after we ordered they were out of briskey and original sausage as well. I'm sure they are still trying to figure out the right quantities to smoke daily and I get that they can't just push more out if they are having a super busy day. My husband and I ended up with the brisket, original sausage, mac and cheese, hush puppies, green beans, and baked beans. My son was very excited that they had a BLT on the menu. I thought everything was super tasty and flavorful. Both the brisket and sausage did not disappoint, I would order them again. The sides were solid, my favorite was probably the baked beans, the jalapeno mac and cheese isn't spicy, but the jalapeno flavor just isn't my favorite. I'd love to try the ribs the next time.I head in. I saw on Sundays they have beef and pastrami ribs. I would certainly like to give those a try. The employees were all really friendly and happy to explain how ordering/their menu worked. Looking forward to heading back in soon.

We walked into this joint after hearing the hype from our young ones- tonight, we'd be the trendsetters and try it first. So. The food. We got in line, ordered our meats and sides. The barbecue (that's "pulled pork," y'all) was hand picked by the staff- like literally, picked off the butt by hand, weighed, and placed on the tray. Oddly, I watched the staff literally picked the bark off of what they pulled, and whoa, whoa, whoa- can you put that back on? I'd like to eat that. Sides were mac and cheese for the Mrs., and collards for me. The Q: dessicated. Salty. Literally, salty like it had either been over-seasoned once the meat had been pulled, or there was some sort of competition-style rub that got plastered on prior to the cook. There was some smoke, but you just kind of missed it behind all of the seasoning. It was unpleasant to eat. The Mrs. got some coldish, dry brisket, always a risky move. The mac and cheese was also sort of dry, with hints of velveeta poking through. Was there meant to be some sort of smoke or seasoning on the mac and cheese? Hard to tell- I was still trying to clear the salt off my palate. There's only so much sweet tea. The greens saved the day, part of the two stars- a little sweet, a little hot, touch of vinegar. I should have gotten two of those, skipped the mac and cheese. The service: on point. The folks behind the counter were friendly and kind of pleasantly surprised when I asked for my bark back- "Oh, you like barbecue, then." There was never a dirty table in the place- tables were cleaned and bused as quickly as people left. Kudos for that. It might have been good to grab a beer, but for some reason, I got the sense that the taps were closed that night. Still, two stars. Like I said- I hope this place can survive on mall traffic, and enough folks who just don't have the will to drive elsewhere for better barbecue after a day of shopping. The place did go from dead to packed in the twenty minutes that we were there (around 6PM on a Friday night), so that's a good sign. It's a convenient spot to get to, close to REI and Target, so it's got that going for it, which is nice.

I guess one of the benefits about living in North Hills is being adjacent to this gorgeous shopping center. This place reminds me of Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California. But I digress. We were supposed to dine at the Firebirds Wood Fire Grill but the estimated wait was 2 1/2 hours. So to "burn" some time (pun definitely intended) we walked around and then we chanced on this place. I haven't eaten all day and I was ravenous so me and the wife decided to take a chance. We ordered the classics: sausage, baby backs, and the traditional fixings such as chips, potato salad and Mac and cheese. Sausage was spectacular. Ribs were above average and just needed just a little bit for flavor. Good thing the table had amazing sauces to choose from. Chips was crispy but needed salt or even a dip. The mac and cheese needed a little more cheese but otherwise serviceable. The potato salad was divine! Overall it was a pleasant experience and I would definitely go back again. I'm hoping they would have more briskets and sausages as well (they ran out when we attempted to order). More later...

I walked up to the Lab and was absolutely blown away by the food. As someone who knows his way around BBQ, this was a much-anticipated restaurant, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I walked in around 1130 on a Sunday, and things were starting to pick up. Specials of the day were beef ribs, pastrami and pork chops, making for some tough decisions. I went with the colossal smoked beef rib, and it was fork-tender with a perfect bark...had to take a photo or two. Pulled pork was also excellent, especially with the vinegar sauce. Fried okra was a major highlight -- they dropped a fresh basket right when we ordered, and the sauce was money. Pound-for-pound it was the best, most well-crafted plate of BBQ I've had in Raleigh proper.

I was visiting NC for the holidays and I was looking for NC BBQ. Unfortunately some of the other spots we wanted to try was closed. We ended up stopping at the BBQ Lab. The portion was big and price was reasonable. I got the ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and mac n cheese. The pulled pork was moist and they had great sauces to enhance your entree. The place is casual and the service was friendly.

Yall just visited BBQ Lab in North Hills and was very disappointed.. Man oh man ...... something was lost at this locations vs the Benson location ... Flavors are different and meat seems a bit dry here Also menu is different ... guess they had to change it to cover rent at this location but expect to pay more at this location vs Benson location 1 ... combos are non existent here unlike the other location ... everything is a la cart 2. Flavors are lacking at this location vs the Bensom location ... The deviled potato salad was lacking seasoning... The jalapeno mad and cheese was also different and not cheesey and flavorful like Benson location 3. The brisket here was on the dry side... 4. They need to go back to the same bottles for their table tops vs the fancy shake the hell out of them to get drips out from the bar bottle pours.. Just because you move to the upper side... doesnt mean you need to lose your soul aka flavor... Please someone from the OG Benson location needs to come up here and fix things ..

As a fan of barbeque, I've been to the original Redneck BBQ Lab down in Benson a couple of times and the spin-off BBQ Lab at North Hills offers the same great smoked meats and sides that you can find there. Inside, the BBQ Lab is pretty standard barbeque decor, wood stacked on the side, awards section and counter service where the meat is sliced and prepared for you, an area for sides and self-service drinks-utentils-condiments. The dining room is quite large, mostly 2 and 4-tops with some single seat seating up front by the window. A tray of sauces: tangy, black pepper, vinegar sit at each dining area for blinging up your meat. And about the food? Great pork ribs, great brisket, excellent mac n cheese and corn bread. Given their challenges hiring staff, I think they purposely don't have a website or telephone for phone orders so be patient. All in all they are putting out some great que and will get things in order over time...

We were able to make it to the BBQ Lab after an appointment in Raleigh. They close at 9 and we got there around 8. One of the staff members greeted us and recommended the pastrami ribs. Some menu items are only served on specific days. I took his suggestion. Never had pastrami ribs, but man, were they good and the brisket was very moist. The jalenpeno Mac and cheese didn't have the kick I was expecting but was good. You could tell.we were towards the end of the night and getting to the end if the sides, but they were still good, just not as fresh. The cornbread was very good. It was a bit more pricey than I expected. Very glad I finally got to try it.

We have visited the original location in JoCo several times before and decided to check out the new location in North Hills to see if the taste and flavor were just as good, and they were. The facility isn't huge, but it's quite a bit larger than the original location. It's well lit and buzzing, but nothing too loud. It's a walk up counter but the staff were friendly and attentive. The place was also very clean. You can tell they take pride in the appearance. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely amazing. That's the review. Seriously it was a great experience. This was our first family outing with our 5 month old baby at the time and we've passed this place a few times not knowing what we were missing. I'm glad we went in there because from the chicken to the fried okra to the cornbread it was amazing. I believe we met the owner and he helped us in bringing our food to us. They have an array of BBQ sauces and I understand why they have some that's award winning because I put it on everything we ordered. The only reason I won't claim them as the best is because I haven't been around to a lot of BBQ spots but this is one I will keep in rotation, one I will recommended, one I will bring family and friends to. The vibe inside is family oriented I saw a lot of families in there and you know the food is good when even the children are sitting at the table licking their fingers. I do wish they give like a butter or something for their cornbread. If they are reading this a whipped honey butter would be an amazing addition to that cornbread.

Walked in and was greeted by friendly staff! Small restaurant, clean, and cute space with low and high tables. We got STL ribs and prime brisket. Both were mid. Some pieces were dry but much better with the BBQ sauce! At least one piece of brisket was not as dry and taste much better. It actually taste like it was just not fresh and was sitting and dried out. I am from STL so no real comparison but it was not bad, I am willing to give it another try earlier in the day rather than 7pm. The side fries were expensive but came out hot and crispy with a little seasoning and were good. My drink was sweet and didn't taste much liquor at all. I'd come back bc this place most definitely has potential.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Very Good BBQ. Not the best in town, but darn close to it. My bride & I were in the area and we had heard good things about The Redneck BBQ Lab - apparently NH won't let them use the word Redneck on the signage and such, but I digress - we decided to check it out. The BBQ (brisket for me) was great, the sides are okay, the staff is great, the ambiance is what one would expect for a BBQ joint. I expect we will be back, but I want to check out their other location first.

We regularly (and for years) went to their place in Benson at the intersection of I-40 and 210. Basically at a gas station. The food there was always good, especially if you could get the "burnt ends" only available certain days and which usually sell out quickly. We decided to try the North Hills location for a BD party. I called the day before and requested a time and enough room for our group, and he (Larry!) was absolutely accommodating. Told me to ask for him upon our arrival. He immediately put tables together for our group. Fantastic personal service!! The food just as good as that in Benson and to top it off the burnt ends were available. People in the group ordered different meats and all were happy. Thank you Larry!

Loved getting food at the original gas station site. Glad to have them in Raleigh. Three of us went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Had pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage. For sides went with the jalapeño Mac & cheese, collards and baked beans. Everything loved their pulled pork. Wife's favorite is the brisket. I like the smoked sausage. Liked the baked beans and Mac & cheese. Wife loved her collards. Love their sauces. Picked up a bottle to take home. You can also get them at Harris Teeter. Would I come back? Definitely. Would I recommend to family and friends? Yes.

The most brilliant BBQ I have had in the area. You can drive to Wayne Monk's, but while in Raleigh, make it North Hills. It is really first class pork . Get the thin NC Vinegar sauce and coleslaw on your sandwich. I am 80 and have grown up eating Barbecue with my father all over the state. I am sorry he did not get to enjoy BBQ Lab in North Hills with me.

I had beef brisket and chicken, they were great. I will say I wish the beef brisket was warmer temp wise but it was still good. The fried okra was wonderful. The potato salad was wonderful . The jalapeño Mac and cheese was good and has a little kick. My friend had ribs, turkey and collards. She said they were good. I wish the collards didn't have meat in them or pork so I could have tried. The turkey was good but room temperature I wish it was hotter. I think it was the owner helping me, he was great. Complementing me on my smile, I was smiling harder after eating this food. Great customer service. It is a must try!!!

Amazing people and food! We have loved Redneck BBQ Lab for years now! We get our office Christmas parties catered from them yearly, and their food never disappoints. We were very excited to hear that their new location is even closer to our office! My personal favorites on their menu is their jalapeño cheddar sausage, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and potatoes. And whatever you do, DON'T forget to put some sauce on top! They have 3 amazing sauces to choose from. Our favorite is the Competition BBQ Sawse- Tangy, Sweet, & Lil Heat! Please do yourself a favor and try this place out! It's true southern BBQ with extra flavor added to bring it into a new generation of BBQ lovers!

My first time visiting Raleigh, or anywhere in NC for that matter and the many readings, research and rumination yielded this place and another as my top pick to try NC's finest. Boy this place did NOT disappoint. I've never been a fan of burnet ends: until I tried the Lab's. HoooooEEEEE!!! Legit. Also my rodeo with pimento cheese. Damn that was good.

Great food Great service Excellent fries Excellent Hot dog Great brisket Excellent BLT! Large portions. Always hot! Always fresh!

We stopped here on a recommendation from a waiter at another restaurant. It did not disappoint! Great staff! The gentleman that greeted us gave a run down of the menu and put 2 tables together for our table of 6. He even put a reserved sign up. 10/10 for customer service! We tried almost all the meats and sides. Highest marks for pastrami and brisket! It is so good it doesn't even need BBQ sauce which feels sacrilegious to say. Seasoning is wonderful. Cornbread was exceptional. Already sweet, no butter or other toppings needed. Mac and cheese a little dry, but not spicy despite being labeled as jalapeño. I think we were the end of a tray. BBQ chips very good. Ocre was good, but mom's remains the favorite. Coleslaw very good. Loved it overall! A great NC experience!

The best brisket and pastrami I have had in Raleigh i will caution you though, the sliced meats are sold by weight - Tots and fries were good-also They do run out of things on Saturday

I was really in the mood for some good ol bbq and was heartbroken with what was served to us. Extremely disappointed with the quality of food and the service. Won't be going back again...

I tried The BBQ Lab for the first time... I was a bit skeptical but ummmmmm to my surprise, it was absolutely AMAZING!! My food was fresh and hot. The customer service was pretty good. The presentation of the overall establishment was top tier!

So good. Definitely more posh than the original in Benson attached to a gas station. (No offense intended - it's just a different vibe). Same fantastic food. Got lucky and got the last of the burnt ends which aren't usually even available on Saturday. I think they might still be in some sort of "soft open" stage since there were few customers. (We've waited 30 minutes or more in Benson). No dedicated website and nothing on the original site so hours are a guess. We were in the neighborhood so we decided to take our chances and it paid off twice - they were open and had burnt ends. Still think that Prime in Knightdale has the best brisket anywhere in the vicinity, but the food here is exceptional.

We frequently visit their original location in Benson, but this was our first visit to North Hills location. The brisket and ribs were just as good as the original. I'm a BBQ judge and know good competition BBQ and their brisket and ribs are always consistently good. We also had a nice chat with the owner Larry (Go Pack!) Will be back soon!

These guys need to go back to the lab to figure out how to make their food have taste. I had the brisket sandwich, 2 ribs, and the baked beans. All 3 items lacked flavor. They were the blandest tasting items I have had in recent memory ... so bland that I put all the sauce I could coax from the bottles on the table on my items to get some flavor. This is a very poor excuse for BBQ.

If you like really dried out bbq, then this is the place for you. We were up on vacation to Raleigh and tried this twice. First time ordered the chicken sandwich and next time the brisket. Both so dried out even sauce didn't help much. People nice enough who work there. But that's not enough these days.

Ok so it is know that this establishment is a branch off (franchise) from the original in Benson NC (Redneck bbq lab). The building was nice and clean. The line was past the door at 12 noon. We waited in line and it moved at a snails pace. Partly because of being short staffed and customers not knowing what they want. Nice employees came out and handed samples for the people waiting and answered any questions if there were any. Awesome customer service. Unfortunately for me and my party we were next in line and they announced that they were sold out of the burnt ends. We ordered a brisket sandwich, pork bbq sandwich, smoked turkey,jalapeño Mac and cheese, and beans. The brisket definitely had the wiggle and flavor but it was not juicy. Maybe they didn't cook low and slow not sure. Good bbq and smoked turkey! The jalapeño mac and cheese had the smell but it had absolutely NO flavor not even cheese. It was super bland in my opinion. The pint of beans looked and smelled like they came straight from a can with nothing added. Basically the sides were not up to my liking everything else was good.

I am from Chicago an my husband and I went there a couple weeks ago. This was by far the best brisket sandwhich I have ever had. The brisket was nice and thick and nice slices, not the crumbles you get at some other places. The sauce was delicious and so was scrumptious as was the baked beans. I ended up taking home a pound of the brisket and the sauce. The following week, I had their ribs and my husband had their pastrami ribs, it was delicious. I finally found a fantastic barbeque place after being her in NC for 25 years.

Good quality food with reasonable portion sizes and prices. Ordered brisket, greens and coleslaw.

Awesome BBQ - will visit again! Staff was super-friendly and the options were plenty!

Was really feeling like bbq tonight. I've been wanting to try the bbq lab for a while since we live close by. Tried to order online, said online ordering was unavailable. Decided to drive over to pick it up since the store would be open for a while. Showed up, and a sign outside said they were sold out. Find it hard to believe that they were completely sold out of everything. Was not indicated anywhere on their website or on toast, through which they manage their orders. Will be ordering from mid wood smokehouse from now on, who has always been reliable.

Staff was incredibly friendly and ordering was very easy. BBQ sandwich is huge and all the sauces are on the table so you can add as much or as little as you want. Three choices for sauce which are all very good but do taste similar with subtle differences. BBQ chips were good, served with bottled ranch dressing. The potato salad was the worst potato salad I have ever tasted. The potatoes were hard and the flavor was just not good at all. They offer a smoked jackfruit sandwich for a vegetarian option.

Amazing food, incredible people, a perfect combination. Love that you can build your own combo.

Had the combination brisket and pulled pork sandwich. This was the Juiciest brisket I've ever had. Definitely the star. No need to add any BBQ sauce, was perfect as served.

My husband and I used to go to Q Shack before movies and were sorry when it closed. We were excited that the BBQ Lab moved into the space and had to try it! My husband ordered the Fat Redneck sandwich and it was huge, pilled high with pulled pork, brisket, and collards. We both loved it! I was in the mood for the BLT, and the house made bacon was one of the best bacons I've tried. A really perfect BLT! But as good as it was, I fell absolutely in love with the house-made potato chips that came with it. They were seriously the best potato chips I've ever had - crunchy, thick, perfectly salted, and with a great potato flavor. The only downside was the price, which was a little higher than we would have preferred, but the food was substantial and tasty enough that we enjoyed our meal and will likely go back in spite of it.

Not cheap, but worth every penny. Burnt ends and wings were crispy and meaty and full of flavor. Baked beans had chunks of sausage meat and were easily the best I've ever had. Comfortable and clean atmosphere and excellent service puts this place clearly in the running to be our go to spot when in the area. Yum!

One of the drawbacks of smoking your own BBQ is that it ruins you for just about every BBQ joint around. Not in this case. I've been to the Lab a couple of times now and it's just incredible. So far beyond anything I can do myself. The pulled pork is so good I don't even want to put sawse on it. But the sawse is so good you don't want to skip it.

Nice place, people were friendly and the fries were good. Tried the Burnt ends and the jalapeño sausage. Had high hopes for both having lived in Texas. The burnt ends were sauced up, could not taste the meat, and the sausage was okay, did not seem like it was smoked and was not very spicy. The pork dishes looked good, but did not try. Big Mike's still has my vote for best BBQ in the area.

I'm going 5 stars for food quality, flavor, location and cool employees BUT, there are areas for improvement. Namely, don't skimp on the sauces. I spent $30 for two sandwiches and two orders of fries and got one small portion of each sauce type. That's ridiculous. Especially considering sauce isn't expensive.

Having heard nothing but praise I finally was in the area to give them a try. Advertising burnt ends as their special I decided to order that. Definitely burnt and the chewiest burnt ends I have ever had, not tender at all. Tried all the sauces, none of them really stood out. Got both the deviled egg potato salad and the baked beans. Couldn't find an egg in the entire side of potato salad. It was a hard pass. The baked beans were just ok. For $20, I have way better at a lot of places. Definitely pay for the hype and the ambiance not the food.The service was ok. Was going to get take home but didn't. Don't think will be back.