Being an admitted foodie snob, especially when it comes to BBQ, it's takes a lot to impress me into a 5 star review. I've visited over 30 BBQ joints in NC and Big Mike's Brew and Que is at the top of the list. Whether you like beef brisket, chopped pork or smoked chicken, each one is great. They also have unique sandwiches and sides as well as a great selection of local craft beer. You won't be disappointed here!
Today was my first visit a friend took me and I have to say I thought I have had great BBQ and Brisket that was so good no one could match that experience and I say this because I have cooked in whole hog competitions before and have eaten a lot of different styles however today has proved that Brew and Que in my opinion is the best and the smoked mac and cheese , smoked loaded potato was just over the top.......to me guys hands down the best ever
Best barbeque in Raleigh, hands down. I like old fashioned, so don't get me wrong, I'll still go to the places that have been around for decades, but Brew N Que gets EVERYTHING right. Their greens are delicious, I live for Wednesdays and Saturdays because of the burnt ends (brisket), and their sweet tea is perfect. The pork barbeque has a perfectly smoked flavor, not too fatty, and wonderful sauces to choose from. Had the half chicken most recently, and it was, no joke, life changing. Not to mention, they have banana pudding. Basically everything you can ask for from a bbq place. On top of all that, wonderful personable service, generous portions, and consistency in the quality of the food. One of my favorite places to eat in the Triangle.
Amazing food!!! Wonderful staff!! Food was on point! Don’t let the small exterior fool you!
Absolutely delicious food, great beer choices, and awesome service. What more can you ask for?
Had the burnt ends, cornbread, baked beans, and banana pudding. Also tried the gf's pulled pork and mac'n'cheese. All of which was made in house, no Velveeta, Jiffy, or Bush's here. Pair this with their myriad of great beer choices on tap and in bottle and attentive cheery service and Brew N Que is definitely a winner. If you haven't been here and are in the area, it's a must.
The dry rubbed chicken wings are just the best!!! Along with the barbecue, chicken, collards, blue cheese cole slaw, Mac and cheese, burnt ends, cool selection of local craft brew, and awesome staff friendly staff - just the best!
This place is the real deal, the Brisket was amazing the chopped Pork was great. The sides were killer, I had the Slaw and the barbq’d beans but I got to sample a couple other sides the smoked potato salad and the greens, both were beyond good.
I will definitely be going back to eat more the next time I am in North Carolina selling Traeger’s.
If you’re craving the best BBQ around this is the place to go. I was so impressed with my meal, and I can’t wait to go again! They also support N.C. farms so that’s just the icing on the cake
Renee Denning Bischoff
+5
Busy little joint with BIG flavors!!! The brisket was on a whole stratosphere level better than the blistering pig. Piggy Mac hits the comfort food spot. All the slaw types were tasty and the kale salad WOW. I gotta go back
Want extreme taste combined with comfort food and intense brewing quality? One stop shopping and gastronomy. You must must must experience this unique opportunity.
Michael Vandy VandenHeuvel
+5
This place is great. Excellent service, good atmosphere and the food is incredible. Not to mention some amazing beers on tap as well as an extensive selection of mostly NC craft beers to go. Apex location is great too
Our go to BBQ joint. Owned by locals who care. They source local on everything they do, and it shows. The owner is incredible and even conducts cooking classes to help us prepare great BBQ at home. The beer selection is good and always rotating. Sourcing stuff that's hard to find elsewhere. Stop in, you won't leave disappointed.
Awesome place. Owner himself came over to ask how everything was. Food is great and so is the �
We have been here multiple times and have never had any issues. Consistently delicious food.
The best Q in Cary, great pork, sides and craft beer.
It simply does not get any better than Brew N Que - especially on burnt ends day! Try the big cheesy with burnt ends and you'll never want to try anything else. It's just that good! Service is always top notch as well!
Unbelievably good food - I was lucky enough to arrive the night of the debut of their rib special. They were some the very best ribs that I've ever had. And the blue cheese cole slaw was superb. Service was excellent - very friendly staff. Great craft beers. Can't wait to go back!
My kids were crazy tonight and they were more than nice about it! ��� And their food was awesome! �
THE best BBQ and chicken and sides and beer and service you will find!
The Carolina bbq is outstanding but the craft beer selection is even better
Stopped here after touring universities in Chapel Hill and Durham.... Got almost everything on the menu to go.... Ate in the car.... It was all insanely delicious!!!! What a treat for our first taste of NC BBQ! Thank you!
Visiting from out of town , my son took us and we took food to go and had a feast! Awesome , Awesome, Awesome!
Great food and draft selection. Staff was beyond pleasant and eager to share about the business. Definitely will be back
The best Brisket in Cary from the bark to the Tenderness and the smoked potato salad is a game changer!
Christine O'Boyle Carey
+5
Mike catered an event for us in the fall. The food was outstanding and Mike went above and beyond.
Hands down one of the best places in the Triangle!
Killer beef brisket and awesome sides. Has the potato salad and kale slaw but now want to try the other sides. Will be back!
Listen... go here and eat... great food, great beer and great people... what else do you need? And it's genuine...
My partner and I went on "Taco Tuesday" for 1/2 off taco's and beer. We each had a Brisket and a Pork taco, she had the potato salad side and I got the mac n cheese. All top grade! Between us we had 3 beers and even sampled two others! The total was only $30! Wow!
The sides are absolutely delicious. The beans are tasty and homemade, the roasted potato salad is awesome because its crispy. The ribs were good and juicy. I wasn’t a fan of the cornbread bc it was a little dry. The Gouda Mac and cheese was awesome and rich. The sweet tea was wonderful.
First time at Big Mike’s and it did not disappoint! Our server was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We brought family visiting from out of town and they loved it! Large portions and everything was so flavorful. We also tried their potato salad which is unique and delicious. Banana pudding for dessert is a must! There is plenty of outdoor seating and a cozy vibe inside. Definitely the place to go for bbq in Cary!
Great local spot for authentic BBQ, and the sides are delicious, make sure to get the Sriracha brussel sprouts! They use a dry rub, which is what I prefer to pasty sauces some places use for flavoring. The burnt ends were much better than the ribs, which came out a bit soggy for my liking. Great beer selections as well. All around worth a visit if you're in the area.
Great service! Very quick. We tried the brisket, chopped pork and chopped chicken, all delicious! The smoked potato salad -- sooo good!
First thing first, get the potato salad! It's not like regular potato salad you would find in a store with a Mayo base, this is the BEST potato salad you will ever have. My usual is the smoked chicken salad sandwich which is amazing but recently I tried their honey sirracha Brussels sprouts and they did not disappoint! BBQ is also completely on point! They also have beer on tap as well as a fantastic to go selection with some of my favorites in stock! Finally, the staff are all amazing! If you have a question about their food, the cooks will talk with you and the servers are polite and stay on top of their work. I've never had an empty glass wait to be filled. Every time I go my visit is filled with good food, good company, and so many laughs! Plus they have lots of daily specials throughout the week! Do yourself a favor and go here. :)
The BBQ here is great, as are the sides. I've found that the food quality can be a bit inconsistent between visits though, but it's always been decent.
The staff are all super friendly and seem to know their way around beer pretty well. Their cider collection is decent as well, which is great. Service is decent as well, but it can be a tad slow some days.
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