Bbq Exchange Review

Very good bbq I would have real nice if we could have gone in and ate but that's not there fault the virus did that. But the food and service was great we will be back

Great food. I ve been there a few times. The Cornbread is amazing.

Best BBQ I have had in years! Pulled pork & ribs were especially delicious!

Best place to stop in gdvl. Good bqq and above average portions. Try the pulledpork platter.

Best bbq in VA. Weird parking, but makes it worth it!

Probably top 5 BBQ I've ever had. Food was fantastic.

Amazing and fun place to eat. Food is out of this world!!

Great bbq! They were smoking bbq in the back while we were there. The food was great even though they were crazy busy. Could have been a little more friendly but like I said they were swamped and did a great job of keeping up.

Ribs were not cooked and had a lot of fat instead of meat chicken had no meat it must of been an old bird Cole slaw was good though

Best BBQ. Always make a point to stop here when we go to Charlottesville. Good 'ol home cooking. Yumm...

It's always nice to pull up to a barbecue joint and see an actual smoker out back. The sliced brisket is excellent. The pulled pork is also very good. This is what a barbecue joint is supposed to be.

Everything we get is awesome. Great prices for the amount of food you get, you really cant beat it! Bread one the side are AMAZING!! Good place to stop if you are looking for great bbq. Best I have had in a long time. Can't wait to go back.

This BBQ came highly recommended. We ordered large sandwich combos and several sides. Perhaps we ve been spoiled by BBQ down in SC, but this was just not up to our standards. Even the smell was off-putting to me. I choked down 2 bites before I called it quits. It smells like they smoked the pork in rubber. The french fries, mac n cheese, and baked beans were my dinner, and those were good. Even the 2 different sauces we got for our sandwiches tasted good, it was truly just the pork we didn t like. I m just disappointed after all the hype that the BBQ itself didn t live up to expectations.

Great BBQ. Pork belly...brisket...pulled pork...sausage. all were wonderful. Highly recommend.

Pulled pork is amazing. Collards, coleslaw and cornbread a nice complement. Love the "Hog Fire" sauce.

This is were my family from NC. Love to come and have some real BBQ. Thank goodness, I'm only 30 minutes away. See you soon!.

YUM! Looking for bbq at its finest? Look no further...

This is the real deal. We had 5 different kinds of meats and they were all delicious. I can't wait to road trip up 33 again to this place!

This was not my first experience at the Barbecue Exchange, but it will be my last. I've never been very impressed with their food. It's pricey, often the chicken is dry, and I don't care for some of their sides. But with out-of-town family looking for a "Virginia" experience, I thought I'd give them a shot.

The location is cramped and does not flow well. The amenities are picnic tables with butcher paper, paper plates, and plastic flat ware. Plan on about $12-$15 per plate...more if you want a beer.

I placed my order for a family meal with a few extras and paid. The cashier realized I was moving to a table and yelled across the room that I needed to pay an additional $5 "dine-in fee" if I planned on staying. I briefly considered paying, but changed my mind and proceeded to collect my wife and family to move to our car to tailgate. One of the out-of-town family members decided they didn't want to sit in the heat and paid the $5 so we call all eat together.

So, I guess The Barbecue Exchange got their $5 and I learned to go someplace else for BBQ with my family.

Not friendly...certainly not family friendly. Meh barbecue, OK sauces, crappy flow, paper plate mentality. I'd go someplace else.

The place lives up to its reputation and all the great reviews. I had the chopped brisket, which was delicious, as a platter that came with 2 sides (collards and slaw for me) and a pumpkin muffin (my bread choice) and choice of sauce.
I got to sample some other items that my family chose such as the pulled chicken and potato salad. My niece had the baked beans that looked awesome. I can t imagine anything on the menu that would not be great. Will return!

Best BBQ around. There's always a long line, however, and it doesn't go quickly. Still, worth the drive.

First time there and was delicious!!! We definitely want to go back

Great food and selections. Service was fast even though it was very busy. Great bbq. And sides. First time in. Will definitely be back.

The food is always fantastic. The service was fast and precise and staff was very pleasant and cognizant of the cleanliness of tables and the dining area. Highly recommend the bbq exchange.

The food was delicious and there was quick service.

The best bbq anywhere, period. Chef Craig is an acclaimed five star chef and this is his retirement project. Killer wood smoked pork, chicken, and brisket from the Magic Shack out back. Buns made fresh daily. But the Heaven sandwich is where it's at-- pulled pork, bacon-naise, fried egg, bacon, potato chips, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Or ask for belly pops (and then say thank you). Insanely good at incredible prices. And the little town is super quaint. Worth a drive.

The folks were a little snappy during a rush. Good NC style BBQ.

The service was mediocre and so was the food. They only cared about the people who were picking up food and not the ones sitting there. The quality of the sandwich was poor. There are 20 other restaurants like this one; do yourself a favor and go to one of them instead.

Way, way overrated. Food is good but not amazing and overpriced in my opinion. I did really like the broccoli salad and the pumpkin muffin. Though my sister said it was too gingery for her tastes.

great BBQ ribs and homemade sauce . the only thing make sure you grab a menu if you are in line that way there is not waiting and will be less crowded.

Hands down THE best bbq I've ever had. Seriously. Neat little place, staff is cool and the food....oh, the food! Yum!

This was highly recommended to us by several friends, but we didn't care for their bbq. The baked beans were a little salty. Their corn bread was sweet but dry. We also didn't care for any of their sauces. Bbq can be pretty subjective based on your taste preferences. The place was packed and there was a rather long line to wait in to order. They did a wonderful job of keeping the line moving. Despite the crowd, there were still tables available inside and on the porch to sit and eat. Obviously many people like their bbq, but our family didn't care for it.

best BBQ ever. family friendly and wheelchair accessible. We have to stop any time we pass by!

Best BBQ in VA!! Hush puppies are awesome. And the pumpkin muffins are delicious! Along with their house sauces (hands down: hog fire and craigs carolina ). Service was fast. Highly recommend. A++++

Please advise for the 1 star rater's credibility; only done 1 review.

Ok, above average bbq, but no wifi and the counter people seemed annoyed.

We live in NYS and crave the food here. Every time we come to the area it's a must have. Delicious

Amazing BBQ place! One of our absolute favorites where everything is home made.

Food was really good we had the pork and beef all were cooked really well and very tender! I love the colonel bacon sauce! Great food great service . . . Can't wait to go back.

Anytime you roll up on a BBQ place, and there is a stack of wood and a guy cooking collards on an open fire..... You are winning in life. This place was delightful.

The food was really good, the people really friendly, and the setting really fun. We went out of the way, off of 64, and it was totally worth it.

Food is awesomeness!! Love the atmosphere. Hands down my favorite BBQ!! When I can't stay and enjoy I Love that I can grab enough for the boys and I to enjoy while we watch football. Love it!!

Food is awesome.
Could take a little more time to remove the stems from the collard greens so the customers did not have to do that.

For a Native Texan and Barbeque officianiado the meat is fair and with the rest of the experience it rated a 4 star experience. The meat is best without any sauce! The sauces are not good. They are pretty much various forms of ketchup with varying amounts of vinegar and a little red pepper. The sides are excellent! The service is great. The restaurant itself is clean and is a good family-oriented place. Parking could be better. Getting in and out of the parking lot is tricky depending on the time of day. Pricing may seem high, but the amount of food received is commensurate. Drinks are bottled soft drinks and beer. Sweet and unsweetened tea are also available in cups with free refills. The bread is excellent. All of it is freshly made on site. I would have given 1/2 a star for this, but it wasn't an option. This restaurant is definitely worth stopping for!

Loved the pig Christmas tree!!! North Carolinians are pretty picky when it comes to our BBQ, and this place didn't disappoint. Brisket was full of smokey yummyness, and i couldn't figure out which flavor sauce was my favorite. My girls loved the pig decor especially my youngest! Highly recommended

Cant give a real review because you have to either call or go online....well when you are in the mountains and they eont offer guest wifi you have to eat lunch at Hardees and give a 1-star review....

Amazing food, delicious sauces, great service and very clean. If you are in the area and love barbeque you've got to add this to your list of must-try restaurants!

In from NC so we know BBQ, briscuit was awsome, wife had the pulled pork that she loved.

This is a gem tucked into a beautiful historic town. Probably some of the best smoked ribs I have ever had. Huge variety on the menu. Decadent desserts. A little pricey, hut well worth it with generous portions served with a side of country kindness. And good sweet tea, which is a must at a southern BBQ place.

Food was SOOOO good. I got brisket and pulled pork platter with collard greens and Mac n cheese. If you love Mac n cheese you will fall in love with there's. It's rich and creamy. My mom got pulled pork and ribs with coleslaw (if you don't get a sandwich then coleslaw isn't included) and Mac n cheese. We got a side order of the hush puppies which were delicious. I got a chunck of cornbread which I was worried I wouldn't like because I think everyone has there own idea of how it should be cooked but that was perfect in my opinion. My mom got a muffin. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a good BBQ and sides. They have tons of options to choose from as far as meats sides platters & sweets.

Normally our go to BBQ place but it just was not the same. Maybe do to current restrictions. Hoping next visit is better.

One of the best overall BBQs we have found in VA! Excellent Ribs &Pulled Pork...and great brewed tea...just need an ice machine

Really good BBQ, sweet tea , and sides. Counter service, ok parking, and so-so staff friendliness. I would definitely recommend the food, but don't expect to much from the service.

We usually purchase the family meal on take out. It is a very good meal for the price.

You can't go wrong with this place. My wife and I really enjoyed the food.

Using Google maps I ended up on a gravel road leading into what looked like a log sawing place. Found a gas station that told me to go down Main Street under the tracks and it would be on the left just past the bank. So to me, it s on Main St.

Lots of variety here, especially sauces and sides. I enjoyed the macaroni salad, potato salad, and broccoli salad. Pumpkin muffins were excellent!

Great as always, great people, motorcycle friendly.

Excellent barbeque! So many options, from wings to ribs to tofu. Exceptionally friendly staff and owner.