We just ate here and the food and service was phenomenal. I had the beef tri tip and it tasted just like what my mom used to make me every year for my birthday, it was a trip down memory lane with every bite. The bbq pork was also delicious! My favorite side was the sweet potato soufle it was perfectly sweetened! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Brian Goldstein
Brisket was tender and juicy. My wife had the pulled pork and loved it. Great sides! Must stop when in the Asheville area.
Guyvie Beasley
Great place we stopped at while traveling. Good food, and the owner was one of a kind. We can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Y
Had to edit my review. The food has gone downhill. Stomach issues the last 2 visits and the Brunswick stew was served room temp. Never going back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Marie Lytton
Amazing people. Amazing community. Amazing food. Two of the best people you will ever meet making excellent food! An atmosphere for community to come together, hear live music and fill our bellies ❤️
bear In the weeds
This place is amazing. I hope they survived the flooding. Please let us know if you did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Boeing
We used Doc Brown's to cater our wedding reception and were so happy with the experience! David and his family were so easy to work with and accommodating, from our first meeting with them, all the way up through our event date. They thought of all the details so we didn't have to, and made genuine connections with our guests during our dinner service. The food quality was top-notch, portions were very generous, and fit perfectly with the theme of our event! Having both the restaurant and the food truck made their execution of the event flawless as well. After meeting and emailing with David many times, not only did we end up with a wedding caterer, we felt like we gained a mentor and life coach too! Highly recommended!
Judy Groves
Don't pass this up! What a feast and a wonderful surprise. Pulled pork was so tender and flavorful. Husband loved the stewed okra and tomatoes. It was a great meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Plate, Cornbread
Dave Smith
Really wanted this place to be good. But the dry cornbread, stale Mac and cheese, and mediocre (at best) pulled pork left a lot to be desired. $$ best spent elsewhere.
tyler-james anderson
Absolutely fabulous spot. Definitely the best eatery in Candler and the best BBQ for miles and miles!
Coming from a town near Lexington, my BBQ standards are high. This is the best BBQ I’ve *ever* had and our family loves Doc Brown’s for both take out and catering. Doc goes above and beyond and the customer service from everyone we’ve interacted with was top notch. You have to try the dry rub ribs and Lexington slaw! We just had a party catered by them and everyone (including the vegans) absolutely loved their meal!
Vegetarian options: Great BBQ tempeh and vegan and vegetarian sides!
Kid-friendliness: Great family spot for dinner! We brought our 9 month old and she got a special muffin from the staff, which made our day!
Everything is absolutely delicious. Try almost anything with the Candler Comeback sauce: unbelievable! The BBQ is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Occasionally, meatloaf is available which I highly recommend. On the side, mac and cheese pie is browned to perfection, certifiably lip-smackin collard greens don't sit but for a minute, and a most structurally-sound flavor powerhouse of a cornbread muffin with a complex sweetness and those wonderful edges is such a treat! I also frequently request bourban apple sauce, calico baked beans, and the stewed okra is cut CHUNKY! Amen to that!
I hold a special place for the fried cabbage and the sweet potato soufflé and will go straight for the Lexington slaw. It's tonic for the soul. It's finely shredded, peppery, and has a gentle bite and the slightest touch of sweetness that goes very well with the BBQ and the brisket or on its own okay.
The selection of sauces is a delight for all kinds of tastes, and they are all amazing, but I keep going back for the red sauce and the comeback.
I am working very slowly through the menu because the dishes are all so good. It's tough not to want to try the same things again. Also, I am in no hurry to rush food this tasty. A few things I aim to try next are the ribs and the Brunswick stew and the half chicken.
But behind it all, it's the fine people that own and operate this establishment that make a profound difference in everything. They aren't sitting up high on the mountain while their people slave away. They are on the ground smoking meat early in the morning every day and serving up customers all week long with authenticity. When they ask how's your day, you know they actually care.
This isn't any corporate chain. This is a real local business for locals and tourists alike. Everybody is welcomed and appreciated, and the food is consistently delicious every time. I have stopped by countless times and never had a single complaint, and I promise I am not scared to speak up. There just isn't anything else to say, but thanks, Doc!
Over time, I will add more photos to showcase some of my favorite moments. There is slways something I love here, but that Meatloaf may be best in Asheville. I want to eat a lot of it like a Meatloaf Goblin. It brings me straight back to my favorite dish growing up when Mom made it, except, sorry Mom, Doc's is a few steps ahead. Finish off with an apple cobbler of your dreams or some banana pudding. Come for the BBQ. Sit and enjoy the genuinely friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Musgrave
Really bad atmosphere, food and service. My family and I won't be back.
We just ate here and the food and service was phenomenal. I had the beef tri tip and it tasted just like what my mom used to make me every year for my birthday, it was a trip down memory lane with every bite. The bbq pork was also delicious! My favorite side was the sweet potato soufle it was perfectly sweetened! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Brisket was tender and juicy. My wife had the pulled pork and loved it. Great sides! Must stop when in the Asheville area.
Great place we stopped at while traveling. Good food, and the owner was one of a kind. We can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had to edit my review. The food has gone downhill. Stomach issues the last 2 visits and the Brunswick stew was served room temp. Never going back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Amazing people. Amazing community. Amazing food. Two of the best people you will ever meet making excellent food! An atmosphere for community to come together, hear live music and fill our bellies ❤️
This place is amazing. I hope they survived the flooding. Please let us know if you did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We used Doc Brown's to cater our wedding reception and were so happy with the experience! David and his family were so easy to work with and accommodating, from our first meeting with them, all the way up through our event date. They thought of all the details so we didn't have to, and made genuine connections with our guests during our dinner service. The food quality was top-notch, portions were very generous, and fit perfectly with the theme of our event! Having both the restaurant and the food truck made their execution of the event flawless as well. After meeting and emailing with David many times, not only did we end up with a wedding caterer, we felt like we gained a mentor and life coach too! Highly recommended!
Don't pass this up! What a feast and a wonderful surprise. Pulled pork was so tender and flavorful. Husband loved the stewed okra and tomatoes. It was a great meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Plate, Cornbread
Really wanted this place to be good. But the dry cornbread, stale Mac and cheese, and mediocre (at best) pulled pork left a lot to be desired. $$ best spent elsewhere.
Absolutely fabulous spot. Definitely the best eatery in Candler and the best BBQ for miles and miles!
Vegetarian options: They have tempeh bbq
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Perfectly Smoked Ribs
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Cleanliness wasn't up to standard
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great food, better sides. Nice atmosphere with good music playing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Beef Brisket, Macaroni Salad
Coming from a town near Lexington, my BBQ standards are high. This is the best BBQ I’ve *ever* had and our family loves Doc Brown’s for both take out and catering. Doc goes above and beyond and the customer service from everyone we’ve interacted with was top notch. You have to try the dry rub ribs and Lexington slaw! We just had a party catered by them and everyone (including the vegans) absolutely loved their meal!
Vegetarian options: Great BBQ tempeh and vegan and vegetarian sides!
Kid-friendliness: Great family spot for dinner! We brought our 9 month old and she got a special muffin from the staff, which made our day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, Cornbread, Beef Brisket, Perfectly Smoked Ribs, Mac Cheese
Everything is absolutely delicious. Try almost anything with the Candler Comeback sauce: unbelievable! The BBQ is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Occasionally, meatloaf is available which I highly recommend. On the side, mac and cheese pie is browned to perfection, certifiably lip-smackin collard greens don't sit but for a minute, and a most structurally-sound flavor powerhouse of a cornbread muffin with a complex sweetness and those wonderful edges is such a treat! I also frequently request bourban apple sauce, calico baked beans, and the stewed okra is cut CHUNKY! Amen to that!
I hold a special place for the fried cabbage and the sweet potato soufflé and will go straight for the Lexington slaw. It's tonic for the soul. It's finely shredded, peppery, and has a gentle bite and the slightest touch of sweetness that goes very well with the BBQ and the brisket or on its own okay.
The selection of sauces is a delight for all kinds of tastes, and they are all amazing, but I keep going back for the red sauce and the comeback.
I am working very slowly through the menu because the dishes are all so good. It's tough not to want to try the same things again. Also, I am in no hurry to rush food this tasty. A few things I aim to try next are the ribs and the Brunswick stew and the half chicken.
But behind it all, it's the fine people that own and operate this establishment that make a profound difference in everything. They aren't sitting up high on the mountain while their people slave away. They are on the ground smoking meat early in the morning every day and serving up customers all week long with authenticity. When they ask how's your day, you know they actually care.
This isn't any corporate chain. This is a real local business for locals and tourists alike. Everybody is welcomed and appreciated, and the food is consistently delicious every time. I have stopped by countless times and never had a single complaint, and I promise I am not scared to speak up. There just isn't anything else to say, but thanks, Doc!
Over time, I will add more photos to showcase some of my favorite moments. There is slways something I love here, but that Meatloaf may be best in Asheville. I want to eat a lot of it like a Meatloaf Goblin. It brings me straight back to my favorite dish growing up when Mom made it, except, sorry Mom, Doc's is a few steps ahead. Finish off with an apple cobbler of your dreams or some banana pudding. Come for the BBQ. Sit and enjoy the genuinely friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really bad atmosphere, food and service. My family and I won't be back.
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