Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Great food and super friendly service! Spicy Cheese sausage was great! My super picky son even cleared his plate. A rare occurrence. The free ice cream was the cherry on top of a great meal! Great way to cool off from the spicy BBQ. Will definitely be back!

Well it was Saturday and I decided to drive to Dickeys, the drive was worth it. The brisket was great and smoked perfectly. The sausage was great, I expected spicey when I ordered jalapeño sausage not the case it just provided flavor. The staff was friendly and it’s not common to have the owners serve you food and ensure you enjoyed it. The sides are good, they have both types of potato salad mustard and mayo based. The sauces were great, they even have a vinegar based Carolina style sauce which isn’t common for dickeys. Thanks for the service and food we will be back for sure.

Good brisket. Friendly staff.Budget friendly.

I lived in Texas for a few years and haven’t found a good beef brisket that took me back to those days. That was until I found Dickey’s. The smell of the place is enough to induce a mouth watering experience. Once you bite into the meats you are rewarded with a wondrous time that is only ruined when you run out… the prices are great for what you get, $ 10.50 for a single meat and $ 11.50 for two… but there are plenty of both, 2 sides and some bread, pickles and onions. Don’t let the size of this place mislead you, visit often and be hungry. Only have one complaint… no banana pudding (which I mention every time I am there, lol). That won’t stop me from going back frequently.

Today we walked into dickeys we passed by three workers while we were trying to figure out the ordering process. We stared at the menu about three minutes still no hello, welcome, or anything the three guys were just staring at us. We turned around to order still no hello etc. so I just started ordering my food. We walked around to the side the guy just asked did we want drinks. This was our first time here so we just sat down. The worked nodded so I guess our food was ready. The food was not even on the hot side more room temperature. So we ate no acknowledgement or anything. Not even have a good day while we were leaving. I read over the negative reviews before I went I should have just went elsewhere. I went back in December 2015 so hopefully they have worked on their customer service. Proceed with caution.

beef brisket was SOOOO tender’
loved the onion straws
chicken moist
employees FANTASTIC!

OMG, this BBQ is AMAZING! I was completely shocked when I took a bite of the chopped beef brisket. It’s extremely tender, no fat and has a smokey taste. I have been back several times since and have tried all the sides as well as the pork. All are amazing. They also give you a free soft-​serve ice cream cone after!!! I highly recommend Dickey’s BBQ!

I’ve been to a few Dickey’s and they’re pretty consistent with what you get. I got a pound of brisket and ½ pound of pulled pork here and it was really good. A really nice smokey flavor on the brisket with some melty fat at the ends. Just how I like it. The pulled pork was good too. It was sweet enough it didn’t need any sauce.

Fast service. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. They asked us how our food was and thanked us for coming. I got beef brisket and BBQ honey ham. Ham was so tender and beef brisket was so good! I love how there is a option of BBQ sauces. I got the spicy and it was just right. Macaroni was good. And the baked potato casserole was similar to mashed potatoes with green onions and cheese. My fiancé got beef brisket, chicken breast and pulled pork. He loved all his meats. Best part about his meal was the fresh fried okra. It was piping hot and not mushy in the middle. They have two different types of potato salad-​mustard and mayo based. He got mayo based and liked it. They also offer free ice cream which is a bonus! I would definitely come back here again.

Lived in Texas 5 years.
Dickey’s takes me back to San Antone!
True smoked brisket with great sides and service.
Get you some of that!

Good solid BBQ with heated sauce that is also very good. I also enjoyed the spicy cheddar sausage. Green beans were over cooked for my taste but I know some folks like that style. Ended with some free ice cream. :) we will be back.

Great food and great people! The BBQ picnic s perfect for our family. Loved the Carolina and sweet sauces. Kids loved the Mac and I had slaw. All delicious. Plus free ice cream.

Just back to South after 25 years in NYC and was eager for some «Q». Just visited this spot near my home and was happy to see the «we speak BBQ» sign on the door! Went to the counter and ordered a CHOPPED OUTSIDE sandwich. Kid behind the counter looked at me like I was speaking Yiddish! I spoke slowly — I — WOULD — LIKE — THE — DARK — CHARRED — OUTSIDE — MEAT. Still a blank stare. OK — i pointed and said — how about one of those sandwiches. Meat was good quality although a bit soft as though it had been steamed. Needless to say «no bark» but the sauces were very good. Based on meat quality I «may» go back and give them one more try. But Dickey’s, PLEASE take the sign off the door!

They warm their sauces & give you free vanilla soft serve! And the BBQ is top notch!
I’ve never heard of a Dickeys before this location. And with the small dining area I’ve been hesitant to tell Unilocal about them for fear that our fave KEF Sunday location would be over run.
Pros:
— very good BBQ; the quality of their smoked on site meats is delicious. I’ve rarely had any meat there that I’ve been ho hum about. The pulled pork and beef brisket will easily overshadow any other meat on your plate – be warned.
— variety; they offer 8 different meat options and at least as many sides. The waffle fries are ok, I love the onion straws and baked potato casserole.
— sustainability; the big yellow cups last a long time after your visit. Open up our cabinet and you’ll see them in regular rotation. They use recyclable to go containers.
— free vanilla soft serve ice cream cones
— they warm their sauces. This is no small matter. The compounds found in all sauces are muffled by colder temperatures. So a bottle on the table or a packet kept in the fridge (like at most other BBQ joints) will not taste as good as something kept at a temperature closer to your tongue temp.
— sauce options and flavor; spicy is my fave, but they also offer original, sweet and a vinegar based carolina
— nice theming and it smells wonderful before you even get in there
— kids eat free on Sunday. They have a good deal on this and it’s our favorite night to visit. 12 yo and under get one kids meal and drink for each paying adult of equal or greater.
— casual place and atmosphere
Cons:
— value; the portions are a bit lacking compared to the price
— the dining room is cramped; just tonight two families were connecting in a friendly fashion, one leaving and one just arriving. Great huh? Not for those of us trying to get drinks and sauces and utensils, etc. not their fault really. Move to a different location after your lease. Seriously. Maybe pineville or south clt.
— ordering; there’s this high clear guard separating you during ordering from the food that’s being prepped just on the other side. I appreciate the sanitary purpose, but it means you often have to yell your order to folks again due to the often cramped crowded nature of the facility.
— customer service; I’m not sure what kind of compensation these folks are getting but I rarely see the same people twice and those that are there sometimes put customer service niceties as a secondary or tertiary concern. They often have only two or three folks working and those same people have to prep food, take order, handle the point of sale, get wood for the smoker, maintain the store, etc. They often seemed stretched thin. And they’re working in a cramped prep area. I probably would find it hard to crack a smile if I worked there. Most often I get acceptable service – rarely on the chick fil a or public level.
Overall:
The food is very good. That and their KEF on Sundays will keep us coming back. We go there as often as our budget and my waistline will allow. It’s a bit cramped and their customer service can use some polish. You can make a great root beer float with the softserve!

Why did I wait so long to try Dickey’s?
My husband and I visited Dickey’s on Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. The smoked meats on the menu are pretty straight forward, pulled pork, beef brisket, sausage, ham, turkey and chicken — all hickory smoked in their onsite pits. Now, I know I’m in North Carolina where pulled pork is king, but I can’t pass up brisket. I ordered a 1 meat plate with beef brisket. The plate comes with 2 sides and I chose the baked potato casserole and the fried onion tanglers. Boy, did I choose right! You get a hefty portion of meat with a soft roll with pickles and onions. You can also choose from a variety of sauces at the sauce bar. My husband also got the brisket but got the jalapeño beans and fried okra. He said he really liked his plate too. The brisket was tender with a nice smokey flavor. I chose the original bbq sauce and it was the perfect accompaniment. And to top it all off, everyone gets free soft-​serve vanilla ice cream! It’s self serve and it was a great ending to a really great lunch!
The service was super, super nice and attentive. I’ve been plotting our next visit. We will definitely be back! The bakers (stuffed baked potatoes) will be next on my list!

One word: WOW. I ordered the quarter plate with pulled pork, jalapeño beans, and mac and cheese. The meat was phenomenal! Smoky and delicious, and I love that they serve the meats without sauce. Great menu, prices, portions. I will be back!

Great pulled pork sandwiches mac and cheese BBQ beans and Diet Coke floats with free soft serve Ice Cream!

The location: As stated numerous times, it’s a bit cramped. I’d recommend the owners look at Pineville or Matthews for a larger space for the same money, when the lease is up.
The food: The food is OK. My wife like’s the brisket, but there is a little more fat in that than I care for. The pulled pork was excellent, however. Good selection of sides, and there was plenty to eat. If you like soft serve ice cream, the provide that desert, free of charge, which is a nice touch. Overall, not bad from a restaurant chain.
The prices: As you would expect in this area, you pay a little more, for a little less. That’s the Ballantyne way.
The service: My wife and I have only been there twice, but my son is a regular with his workplace around the corner. In comparing notes, it appears that we have came to the exact same conclusion. When the female owner /​manager is present, the staff is up to par, execution is good and service is quick and friendly. When she’s not, like this past Sunday, it falls apart. Not friendly, not appreciative for our business. You could say rude would be the better word. Yes, I realize it’s near the holidays, but I want to be treated like my $ 40 order mattered, OK? BTW, I was the only patron in the restaurant at the time, so it’s not as if they were busy. I was just interrupting their day.
Bottom line: I’ll give them one, more shot, at getting it right, otherwise I can get better barbecue much closer to my home from Rock Store BBQ.

Texas meets Carolina BBQ is the best way to describe it. All the meat and side were excellent and the staff was awesome. A bit pricy for the portions but considering the location that is no surprise.
I’ll be back if I’m in Balentyne.

Good BBQ. Good Beans. OK mac & cheese. Good sweet tea.
Small place but great for takeout.