Really enjoyed this video! I would like you to know that my grandfather Lee Dale, started the Old Hampton BBQ in Linville. It was “Uncle Lee’s BBQ” then, there was a wooden “arrow” sign that he made and put on the road at the other side of the river. Totally different operation then. Not sure the health department even existed in that area at that time. This would’ve been mid eighties. So cool to watch your show and relive a cool part of my childhood, thank you!!!!!

Skylight Inn is so 👍, & a must try. Get there early 11am to beat the long line. We've been there many times in the past 35 yrs. Never disappointed.

They gave B's BBQ Honerable Mention!!!! Would def be in my top 5. Skip that western stuff. LOL

The opening screen was the best part of this video. You left out Wilber’s in Goldsboro. Best in the state.

As a Yankee, I never knew what I was missing out until I attended my first ‘pig pickin.’ The bark will leave you speaking in tongues

This was a great rundown - gonna get a lot of opinions I imagine for sure! I’ve not eaten at Hampton or Coopers but all the rest and I won’t fight y’all over the choices. My favorite is probably B’s but that may be due to some family roots in Little Washington and the proximity but they are all delicious and all worthy of mention. Heck we had Stamey’s at our rehearsal dinner when we got married in Greensboro! But I love all kinds of BBQ from Texas to the Carolinas. I’m not crazy about Alabama white sauce really … and no question in my mind eastern NC whole hog is the pinnacle but the regional variations are reflections of local culture that are worthy because they are authentic.

I think you missed Wilber's in Goldsboro NC. Some of the best I've ever had.

Can't believe Lexington BBQ only got honorably mentioned 😢

Love this video. New subscribers and loving it 🎉 we live by linville bc

Keaton's in cool springs is awesome.

The Lazy Hiker is a North Carolina beer. It's made at the old Town Hall in Franklin, NC

Herseys BBQ in burlington NC is quite famous as well..they have catering that has served presidents nascar football and other celebrities and they were so popular they opened a wholesale store for there meats and 2 extra restaurants around the area...the original was in gibsonville nc and opened in the late 40s i think....ive lived all over the country and they are still in my top 5!!!!!!

Amazing video as always! Thanks for sharing with us. Loved watching Do stay Connected friends 😊

Yall are living the good life. Great for yall

Mr Barbecue in Winston Salem is the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve been all through the great state of Texas and Tennessee!

Stameys wow! B's is the best in NC period!!!!!

Barbecue Center in Lexington, in my opinion, is better than Honeymonk's. Seems like their portions are a bit larger and the chopped isn't as fine and watery. Plus you can't beat their huge bannana splits.

Kepley's in High Point, North Carolina is mighty fine!

This was an excellent video guys. I can tell you put a lot of work and research into the video. I’m from Shelby and have eaten at 5 of the places on the nc bbq trail. I plan on doing a KZfaq series all the bbq joints on the trail. Your video should have 1M views IMO. Well done!

Eastern NC bbq is the best but Parker’s BBQ in Wilson NC is #1.

The original Allen and Son BBQ was excellent unfortunately they closed down. My favorite now is "Old Colony Smokehouse" in Edenton, NC.

I live right down the road from Bridges in North Carolina

Maybe first sold from a covered wagon in 1830 but eaten way before that. The pig was brought to the America's from Europe, pretty sure they cooked it over wood coals for thousands of years.

Gary’s BBQ in China Grove NC needs a mention. Never disappointed me since 1971.

Speedy's bbg Lexington nc!

Everything looks amazing, although i still prefer my Bbq on a bun. You should check out Kings Bbq in Petersburg Va.

Hey, whatabout corn sticks or some nice cornbread?

GOOD EATING

you went too far west..you gotta head east.. out in the country.. you missed a bunch of other famous bbq joints: Parkers, Wilburs, Grady's, Kings,

Well your biased to Eastern NC BBQ is evident because of the #1 pick. Of course I’m just a biased to Red Bridges because of eating it my entire life. Lots of memories getting a pound of BBQ slaw and rolls, on a Saturday afternoon making sandwiches with my parents. We didn’t eat out often but at least once a month we’d get takeout from Red Bridges. Back in the early 70’s it was like $5 a pound, the same order today is $25.

Most importantly it AIN'T TEXAS

How are you commenting on Lexington style bbq without eating at Lexington bbq.

Your opening sentence is wrong. If you’d said that one of the four BBQ regions was “the Carolinas” instead of North Carolina you’d have been dead on. South Carolina has at least 5 of the top 10 BBQ joints in the Carolinas. Try Rodney Scott’s or Dixie Pig.

B's Honorable Mention? Oh B's is by far the best I have ever had and have eaten at most of these on your list and many others. Never had better than B's period. Really no contest, BBQ is better east of Raleigh.

Tarheel bbq is good

its eastern NC, not NC

To include Red Bridges on the list shows exactly how little you understand traditional bbq! Tiny portions of VERY dry meat is the standard there and wouldn’t crack the top 50 spots for knowledgeable eaters. Just because it’s been there a long time doesn’t make it good. Check out Johnny Ray’s in Falston for the best in Cleveland County.

As a native of Lexington NC, this might be the worst top 5 I’ve ever witnessed.

A tad disappointing none of the establishments in Gastonia made this list. The city's oldest BBQ restaurant is R.O.'s BBQ. Founded in 1946, R.O.'s real claim to fame comes from their BBQ slaw. Their meat compares to other good BBQ restaurants but the slaw puts them over the top. It's popularity is such that they built a separate building to produce the slaw which they package and sell it retail in some grocery stores around the area. Their menu however is very diverse selling breakfast foods also since they open at 10a.m. Stop by for a livermush and egg on toast when they open. Black's BBQ opened in 1957 was started by family member's of the couple who opened R.O.'s. They're also famous for their BBQ slaw. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Hillbillies and Kyle Fletcher's BBQ also, 2 of my personal favorites. I'd put all 4 up against everyone else on this list.....

Sorry, no way Lexington BBQ is not a top 5 BBQ stop.

Sorry dude but you look like gary hilton

Sadly I have not had any real banana pudding at any place I have eaten recently, it's an embarrassment.

While stationed at Ft Bragg I went around the state trying local BBQ spots. The sauce was almost the same everywhere. It was OK but just seemed plain. I went south and tried the other Carolina BBQ. I liked the mustard based sauce from S. Carolina style BBQ better.

I don’t like EC style cornbread. It’s … not tasty and the texture is… you’ll have to try it folks.

The best pulled pork sandwiches in the world Jones Barbecue diner in Marianna, Arkansas they do only one thing for over 100 years on my way to Houston TX made sure to route by but closer to home & my personal favorite is Frankie's Chicken Shack in Salisbury, North Carolina, dipped fried chicken is much like it sounds: fried chicken that's dipped in a hot sauce. Except the original sauce is and probably always will remain a mystery. Frankie's closed in 2004, and the Cureton family still holds the recipe close.

You leave out South Carolina? Goodbye

Old Hampton in linville is gross.. Lexington bbq ia always better especially speedys they use ahoulders.. butt bbq taste like a pig pen looks.. hannahs in lenior is good also

Best food in the world nc bbq the best little Richard and Lexington is these places to get it

Forgot South Carolina

Stameys is not the place 😂😂 not that good

Coopers BBQ Sucks worst ever

F- This is a joke... Old Hampton? Proof right there you have no idea.

Where’s the ribs?? C’mon😂 I-barbecue in fruitland Florida is the best I’ve ever eaten.

Who ever put this video together dose not know what they are talking and definitely dose NOT know BBQ !

It's weird because we invented barbecue as a cultural thing this is a black thing

Hi, Cris & Cale. Thank you for sharing. I like the description with details on each BBC. BY the way, Kayak7seas and I reside in NC...I have no idea NC BBQ is highlighted nationwide. Thank you for your content. Our town is full of hippies and breweries though, Can you guess where it is? Well done🥰🥰🚣‍♀🚣‍♀

JON G’S BBQ IS ONE OF THE CERY BEST IN ALL OF USA….TRY IT. THE WAIT IS HOURS, OPEN JUST SATURDAYS ONLY. TRUST ME