No-frills barbecue joint offering pork, ribs & Southern sides for eat-in or takeout.
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Sauceman’s, Charlotte. 2576 likes · 3776 were here. Located in Southend, Charlotte. High quality meats smoked fresh daily such as BBQ Pork, Brisket, Rib.
Elisha Cole
Was in town a few years ago on a work trip and was told I HAD to check out Sauceman’s for Charlotte BBQ. Went with the standard brisket and pulled pork with the BBQ beans and fried corn and, because it was a surprise, the hush puppies. Everything was outstanding! Coming from West Texas, I like to think I’ve got a good gauge on BBQ and Sauceman’s rated among the best I’ve tasted. Every element was great, the proteins carried outstanding smoke flavors and the textures were spot on. The sides were all among the best I’ve ever had. The fired corn was delicious and the texture was an added bonus, genius! The hush puppies and beans were spot on, texturally and with the flavors. I could not have been more happy with my Charlotte BQ experience on my day trip into the city.
… moreJosh Mandell
A great spot for lunch, all the food an sides were amazing. I really enjoyed the 3 different sauces they had to offer, the mustard sauce was my favorite. I would make sure to hit this place for lunch if you’re in the area.
… moreJacqueline Telljohann
They made some subtle changes since I was here last, but they made a huge difference. I would now rank this as my second favorite BBQ in Charlotte (Midwood Smokehouse being first). It’s way better than Mac’s Speedshop now. The decor of the restaurant changed a little and it’s really well done now. There’s a lot of wood incorporated and a garage door leading out to the patio. They added sauce options so now you have the choice between vinegar, mustard, and smokey bbq sauces. The vinegar and mustard were my favorite, but the smokey was also good. They also have complimentary pork skins now which were very good.
We got the South End Combo with pulled pork, brisket, chicken, mac and cheese, and baked beans. I think the brisket was the best I’ve ever had. It had a really tastey char around the edge. The pulled pork was also very good. The chicken was my least favorite. The outside was good (a little spicy), but the inside was a little dry. The hush puppies are now my favorite in Charlotte (since Mac’s change their recipe). We finished up with the sugar biscuits which were very good – light, sugar coated, donut like balls.
This is a must try restaurant in Charlotte that I highly recommend!
… moreAisha Pittman
Yaaaass! Finally! BBQ we can recommend! Lost a few points, being out of brisket & sausage but my family was satisfied & all the fingers were licked. We’ll be back!
… moreChristian
i had 2 Kind of wings. those were ok, nothing soecial but blue cheese sauce was a Newmans pack.
the atmosphere is a bit between mc Donalds and a real Restaurant. it is a place for a quick Snack.
… morebarry harbison
Easy to find, nice and clean. Music was ok but needs more variety. Brisket was great sauce variety was good. Chicken is tender and delicious. Alittle to much spice on chicken. Ribs ok, I must of had a end piece, but it was good. The sides were great potatoe salad, collard greens, mac-n-cheese . Ooh I forgot about the pull pork nice. Overall it was a good idea to stop by the Sauceman’s.
… moreDavid Worrell
What’s not to love about a bbq joint that uses ghost peppers and calls their signature sauce “Love and Smoke”. Smoke, spice, free cracklings and local drafts. Nice. Can’t believe it took me 12 years to check this out. (Cool new deck too!)
… moreSean Hogan
Delicious food, had enough to bring home to reheat for lunch the next day. Tasted even better the next day.
… moreJessica Jordan
Pulled pork was dry. That should be all I need to say. But I’ll share my other comments. First, my pulled pork sandwich was served on a plain grocery store bun. No toast. No butter. Dry bread. Second, the meal only includes one side, which is pretty cheap. I got the fried corn, which was very good.
The wings were better than the sandwich, which would be fine if this wasn’t a BBQ place. And they gave us Newman’s Own sauce packets to pour ourselves, which is just in bad taste.
Finally, if you’re going to call yourself Sauceman’s you should offer more sauce options. The three available are good, but nothing to write home about.
The sweet tea was very good. And the staff was great. So there’s that at least.
… moreEdward Davis
My first visit here. Very impressed. BBQ chicken was awesome, moist, tender and smoky with a spicy rub and tomato based BBQ sauce. The BBQ pork was good even though I like mine a bit smokier. Fair local beer draft selection could be expanded…good iced tea! Comfortable casual atmosphere and clean. Even though it was counter-service, the staff checked on us often to verify all was good. Cardboard carry out boxes (I hate styrofoam). We will return.
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