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Address: 3722 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden, NC 28704
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Big J’s Bubba-Q
Big J’s Bubba-Q is a hidden gem located at 3722 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden, NC, offering a down-home BBQ experience with a focus on made-to-order dishes.
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Located at 3722 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden, NC 28704, this quaint, family-owned BBQ spot has built a reputation for serving up some of the best classic barbecue …
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John Moody
Its just what you expect in a place that focuses on the art of cooking and preparing great tasting food. Small shack and a few picnic tables is all you need. Chicken was crunchy and piping hot. BBQ did not disappoint. Mac n cheese had steam rolling off of it and the beans were extra sweet.
… moreStephen Butkovich
Got a hankerin’ for fried chicken? We heard Big J’s Bubba-Q was the place to go, and it did not disappoint. Don’t just drive by because it looks like a hole in the wall place. We’ll, it is a hole in the wall place, but the fried chicken was excellent!! I got the two-piece white, my wife got the two-piece dark. Our sides were mac-and-cheese, baked beans, fries, and fried okra. They must brine their chicken in some super secret recipe – chicken was super moist, even the breast. And the sides were excellent, especially the fried okra.
Don’t be in a hurry if you order on-site – fried chicken is made to order, and it took ours 30 minutes. But it was worth the wait. And the couple that helped us – I assume they were the owners – were the nicest people.
Looking for a white-napkin dining experience? This is not your place. Looking for excellent food with a no-frills experience? This is your place. I look forward to returning and trying the BBQ, but it will be tough to NOT get the fried chicken again.
… moreDon’t be in a hurry if you order on-site – fried chicken is made to order, and it took ours 30 minutes. But it was worth the wait. And the couple that helped us – I assume they were the owners – were the nicest people.
Looking for a white-napkin dining experience? This is not your place. Looking for excellent food with a no-frills experience? This is your place. I look forward to returning and trying the BBQ, but it will be tough to NOT get the fried chicken again.
Marissa V
Best barbecue I’ve had in a while! Highly recommend the pulled pork! So savory and delicious! You could tell that they really care about the food they make!
… moreRay Kirby
Do yourself a favor and come here! It’s small, and the dining room is outside, but the people alone made our visit great. The friendliest staff you’d ever want to ask for.
I ordered the brisket plate, with mac and cheese and coleslaw. Everything was perfect. She asked me if I wanted barbecue sauce or horse radish with my brisket and I said sure. It doesn’t need any of that crap, it was perfect alone.
My wife ordered the fried chicken, we requested two breasts (extra charge), she got the potato salad and fried okra. Again, everything was perfect.
My only suggestion, and I was really surprised they didn’t have tea, only soft drinks. I can see iced tea being a huge profit margin, and BBQ without tea?? We had an easy solution, since the chicken is cooked to order and not sitting under heat lamps it takes 30 minutes. So, we walked across the street to Rocky’s Hot Chicken and got orntea there (grabbed a slice of their amazing Coca-Cola cake) and walked back over.
The servings were good,check, we didn’t finish it all (late dinner)….lol.
Will be back!!
… moreI ordered the brisket plate, with mac and cheese and coleslaw. Everything was perfect. She asked me if I wanted barbecue sauce or horse radish with my brisket and I said sure. It doesn’t need any of that crap, it was perfect alone.
My wife ordered the fried chicken, we requested two breasts (extra charge), she got the potato salad and fried okra. Again, everything was perfect.
My only suggestion, and I was really surprised they didn’t have tea, only soft drinks. I can see iced tea being a huge profit margin, and BBQ without tea?? We had an easy solution, since the chicken is cooked to order and not sitting under heat lamps it takes 30 minutes. So, we walked across the street to Rocky’s Hot Chicken and got orntea there (grabbed a slice of their amazing Coca-Cola cake) and walked back over.
The servings were good,check, we didn’t finish it all (late dinner)….lol.
Will be back!!
Robert James (SLASH_wisdom)
Tucked away on sweetened creek road is one of Asheville’s best BBQ places I’ve ever had. No, it’s not Bears, Moe’s, or Doc Browns, and no 12 bones couldn’t hold a candle to Big J’s Bubba-Q. First time here, and I’ve been in Asheville for years. This place knows what good BBQ is. The brisket was so succulent. The baked mac n cheese, the fried okra to the coleslaw is so good you’ll drink the juice when you finish it, even the hush puppies were great. Finally, I have found the best BBQ in Asheville. Look no further and accept no substitutes. Thanks for the delicious BBQ keep doing God’s work.
… more828findadventure
Ok, here is the deal. If you want anything other than the BBQ plate order an hour before you arrive. Everything is cooked to order so depending on what you ordered it could take an hour. I will tell you we waited an hour for the most amazing fried chicken I think I have ever had. It reminded me of the fried chicken from my childhood when I used to hang out at Aunt Fanny’s Cabin and restaurant in Smyrna, Georgia off Campbell Road back in the seventies. This chicken I ordered is what seemed to be a half chicken fried, absolutely amazing. The the BBQ and sides were great as well but oh my the fried chicken. Outdoor seating only in the shade at picnic tables so plan accordingly.
… moreJohn Rogers
I’ve passed by this place so many times. I never really gave it too much thought. As I drove by today, I saw the place had a lot of people in the parking lot waiting. I now understand why there was a wait.
I only ordered the fried chicken and the pork (which is chopped and I’m more of a pulled pork fan). If you are thinking of stopping in, you might consider calling ahead. Everything that is fried, is fried at the time you order and it’s at least 30 minute for your chicken to fry. As I was waiting, I was talking friend who called me an idiot for not getting the brisket. I hurried in to see if I could order some brisket but they were sold out. Just another reason to come back! From start to finish, the individuals that work there were such nice people. And it was genuine. The chicken is hands down, the best in Asheville.
If they ever decide to make a spicy fried chicken, they would put a certain chicken spot across the road cough… Rocky’s… cough cough… out of business (not trying to throw shade because Rocky’s isn’t bad… But I’m serious…). The chicken from this place was just that good. I put a little Tapatio hot sauce on it and it really took it up a notch. The chicken was Super crispy and super juicy!
The pork wasn’t bad. Again, it’s chopped and not pulled but still pretty good. The spicy bbq sauce is very thick and sweet. I cut it with apple cider vinegar and it was perfect. We didn’t have any sides since we had a lot of things at home. But, now that I know the brisket is that good, I’ll go back SOON, and try some sides along with it. Don’t pass up this little spot. It will surprise you!
… moreI only ordered the fried chicken and the pork (which is chopped and I’m more of a pulled pork fan). If you are thinking of stopping in, you might consider calling ahead. Everything that is fried, is fried at the time you order and it’s at least 30 minute for your chicken to fry. As I was waiting, I was talking friend who called me an idiot for not getting the brisket. I hurried in to see if I could order some brisket but they were sold out. Just another reason to come back! From start to finish, the individuals that work there were such nice people. And it was genuine. The chicken is hands down, the best in Asheville.
If they ever decide to make a spicy fried chicken, they would put a certain chicken spot across the road cough… Rocky’s… cough cough… out of business (not trying to throw shade because Rocky’s isn’t bad… But I’m serious…). The chicken from this place was just that good. I put a little Tapatio hot sauce on it and it really took it up a notch. The chicken was Super crispy and super juicy!
The pork wasn’t bad. Again, it’s chopped and not pulled but still pretty good. The spicy bbq sauce is very thick and sweet. I cut it with apple cider vinegar and it was perfect. We didn’t have any sides since we had a lot of things at home. But, now that I know the brisket is that good, I’ll go back SOON, and try some sides along with it. Don’t pass up this little spot. It will surprise you!
Lex
The best fried chicken I’ve ever had and made to order!! The brisket was so tender and juicy. For our sides we got mac and cheese, hush puppies, fried okra, and yams and they were all so good. 10/10 would highly recommend!!
… moreS N
God tier fried chicken. Their hot WNC style BBQ sauce is incredible also. It’s really hot and more vinegary than sweet.
Everything else is OK but not sublime. The chopped pork barbecue is not whole hog and baked beans are from a can
Note: this is a takeaway spot. There are a couple tables to sit at while you wait but not really suited for eating. No bathroom.
… moreEverything else is OK but not sublime. The chopped pork barbecue is not whole hog and baked beans are from a can
Note: this is a takeaway spot. There are a couple tables to sit at while you wait but not really suited for eating. No bathroom.
justin carpenter
I must have driven by this place a half a dozen times for work and hadn’t had the time to stop. Today I was able to squeak some time in and it was worth it. Not a dine in restaurant more like a take way given its size. How with such a small building they put together such big tasty flavors I’ll never know. My friend had the roast beef and I had fried breaded chicken wings. It was all worth it! I’ll be stopping by here again and getting my favorite new bbq joint!! Cheers!
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