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Hillsborough BBQ Company
236 S Nash St
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
NC
https://hillsboroughbbq.com/
Nearby University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Approximate distance from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: More than 10 miles
Description:
Good pit-cooked BBQ. They have a variety of BBQ plates from the chopped pork sandwich to brisket or ribs. They offer classic sides like fried okra, corn pudding and Brunswick stew and all home-made desserts. It’s a small place on the outskirts of downtown Hillsborough with indoor and outdoor seating. It is a great place to grab a North Carolina beer or cider and kick back with friends over a meal. Closed on Mondays-Tuesdays.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Eastern NC style BBQ sandwich
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Fish/Seafood, Vegetarian-friendly options, Ribs, Brisket
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Vinegar, Red/Tomato
Other:
Locally owned