If you like dives and good Southern vinegar-based barbecue, you are going to love B’s Barbecue.
B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
If you like dives and good Southern vinegar-based barbecue, you are going to love B’s Barbecue. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, B’s Barbecue is a little shack serving some of the best pulled pork barbecue you will ever eat. Bring cash, be prepared to wait in a line, and get there early. They only stay open until they run out of food.
B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
Around me, everyone talks about food. I am a food blogger… I love to talk about food. And at some point everyone says to me, “You have to try…” B’s Barbecue was one of those places that I have been suggested to try. I was talking among friends that graduated from ECU and this was one of their favorite college stops. When they go to an ECU tailgate, they always pick up their barbecue from B’s. My husband had also read about B’s Barbecue and had it on his “Must Eat List.” We love a good diner and dive. Not afraid to get in the car and drive for a couple of hours for a good meal, we decided to take a mini road trip to see what the fuss was all about. We weren’t disappointed.
B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
We pulled up to a little shack on the side of the road. I would have been skeptic at first glance if I did not know anything about the restaurant. It was a real dive.
Parking lot at B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
But the graveled full parking lot gave me the reassurance. This was going to be good.
Kingsford charcoal used to cook the meat in the smokehouse.
To the side of the restaurant you will find Kingsford charcoal being heated for the smokehouse.
Smokehouse at B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
The smokehouse is located in the back of the building. Smells of charcoal smoke fill the air.
Pitmaster cooking chicken at B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
Pitmaster cooking chicken at B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
Inside the smoke house you will find the Pitmaster slowly cooking the meat. With the Carolina heat and no air-conditioning, this can be a tough job that takes some serious dedication.
B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
There are a few seats on the inside and picnic benches on the outside. It was a beautiful day, so we decided to eat at the picnic benches.
B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
You place your order at the window and wait for them to call your name when it is ready. It is a no nonsense kind of place, so you need to be sure of your order when you place it. There is often a long line. We lucked out and didn’t have a long wait that day. They serve barbecue (pulled pork), ribs, and chicken. Sides are green beans, boiled potatoes, cole slaw, beans, and french fries. Meals are served with corn sticks instead of hushpuppies. We were late; so they were sold out of the ribs to our dismay.
Chicken and barbecue combo at B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
I ordered the Chicken and barbecue combo with slaw and green beans.
Barbecue plate atB’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
My husband ordered the barbecue plate with slaw and green beans.
The barbecue was tasty. It was moist, but not greasy and fatty. It was smoky, but not overly smoky. The vinegar sauce was sweet, a little sour, with just a hint of a mild heat. The chicken was cooked perfectly. It had a nice smoky flavor with crispy skin and juicy meat. It was definitely worth the combination. My plate was so big, I ended up sharing my chicken with my husband. Those corn sticks were AMAZING!!! They were a nice change to the traditional hush puppies. Cole slaw was a sweet mayo based slaw that complimented the pulled pork.
Chicken and barbecue combo at B’s Barbecue in Greenville, NC
We left happy and full. I highly recommend putting B’s Barbecue on your Barbecue “Must Eat List” if you love Eastern North Carolina Barbecue. It is the real deal. Never had Eastern North Carolina Barbecue? Well then you need to! And this is the place to try it. I am coming back for the ribs and boiled potatoes. I will let you know how that goes! Until then, check them out. Remember they only take cash and get there early! They usually close up shop by 2:00.
B’s Barbecue 751 Bs Barbecue Road, Greenville, NC 27858.
If you like this review, check out: Carolina Barbecue Sauce Recipe , The Pit Authentic Barbecue, and Captain Stan’s Smokehouse .
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Katie says
Bonnie,
When I went to B’s they did not serve seafood, nor was it on the menu. So assume you would be safe.
Bonnie says
I see no seafood so i hope I’m right in assuming you don’t serve seafood at B,s. I have seafood allergies and cannot go to resteraunts that serve it. I would love to go there to try your bbq, ribs and chicken.
Elizabeth O says
It all looks good… I love the idea of down home cooking and the setting is perfect. 🙂
Holly says
I love me some BBQ and a good dive! Seems like B’s Barbecue totally fits the bill – yum! I’m right there with you about driving several hours to have some good eats and a fab food experience. Next time we’re near or (within a few hours of????) Greenville we’ll have to check it out!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg this place sounds absolutely delicious!! Nothing better than yummy bbq! Holy yum!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
Now this is a real BBQ place! This is exactly like some of the BBQ places I used to go to when I lived in eastern Tennessee. I LOVE places like this & the fan in the window seals the deal for me 😉 Dives make the best food and they always seem to have cooks working there who take pleasure and pride in their cooking. So glad you made the drive to visit this place and I’ll be visiting if I’m ever in the area. I’ll call you and we can meet there! heeheehee 🙂
Nicole Escat says
That’s really fun for sure! I love those foods and the place is really perfect.
Crystal says
Man, that sounds awesome. I love a good locals favorite. I haven’t had been to North Carolina, but this will be on my must eat list when I get to visit.
Jolina says
That BBQ looks amazing. And dives are actually the best places to eat! They’re authentic and focus on flavour more than anything else.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Now this is soooo classic NC! Might be worth driving across the state for. My Dad is a huge BBQ fan so I’m sharing with him!
Brandy says
What a neat experience, sounds like the South has a really great opportunity to get to know people too! Love this idea of a BBQ in NC!
Tammilee Tips says
My husband is a barbeque fanatic!! I love finding restaurants when we travel like this, they always end up being our favorite!
Neely Moldovan says
Gotta love good southern bbq! Would love to visit and try this place!
Scott says
NC has the best barbecue by far. My parents grew up there and we hit all the small places when we visit!