Country Barbeque Express

What I love is the friendly service---oh, and the great home cooked food. This place is a foodie delight. Last minute choice because my planning skills were poor for our Sunday dinner. You get greeted with smiles from EVERYONE! Says something. Then there is a personal note on a napkin saying Thank You and enjoy your day! Should have taken a picture. The Power of One exists with these genuine messages. Thank you.

The food is pretty good. Service is always friendly. Inside it's your typical bbq joint atmosphere where there's a constant aroma of pit cooked bbq. I got a chopped sandwich and the bbq is good but it's on the dry side. I forgot to ask for extra bbq sauce and they don't automatically put it in the bag for takeout although they probably should. If they would put a good amount of bbq slaw on it then the extra sauce may not be necessary. Fries are good and the desserts look delicious! In the fall the Brunswick stew is really tasty!

Apparently this is a happening spot for Sunday lunch. We had a bigger group (6 adults, a toddler, and a baby) so we got a big table and all fit comfortably. The kids meal portion is quite large for chicken tenders and fries. Both of which came out hot and tasted fresh. The ranch for dipping was homemade and so tasty! A favorite in our family is the sweet potatoes and okra. Several people got barbecue (coarse chopped, pulled, and pulled sandwich), everyone who got pork was pleased. Others got chicken pie and meatloaf. They were also satisfied with their meal. The chicken pie portion is huge!!

I am not much of a Carolina barbecue fan, however, this place is a little different. The pork was well cooked, juicy and tender. The baked beans were excellent. They did have typical white and red slaw are in pretty much a standard set of employees for any barbecue restaurant. Their sauce, though, now that sets them apart. Typically in a Carolina barbecue style place you would get a vinegar based dip instead of a "sauce". The barbecue sauce here is thick and rich with a kick and changes the entire meal. We came here after a long days move and will definitely be back. As a matter of fact, I'm writing this after going back the second day to get barbecue for the family after everyone helped us move. I for me to eat in the restaurant two days in a row is saying something.

This review is purely for the tenderloin biscuit. The same gem of a biscuit they are serving up at the original Wendover location, and can also be found at the NC-68 location. It is magic. It might literally be the best tenderloin biscuit on the east coast, especially if you have the good sense to add a little bit of their excellent house made hot sauce. It's got a little sweet to go with the heat, and the breading on the tenderloin soaks it right up. For a real treat, order your biscuit with egg and cheese if you'd like to skip lunch that day. I have had the Q at the other locations, and while it is good enough, it wouldn't be in my area top 5. I haven't actually ever been inside this location, always drove thru, so I can't speak to service or the dine in experience. The drive thru line here always moves quickly, and the staff is courteous as well as fast. Just what you need before work. So, if nothing else, this review should get you in the door or the drive thru line for breakfast, then maybe you'll try the other offerings on your own! I recommend it!