10/10 by far! They have a cult following and there is a strong reason why. I've only had the food truck and am hoping to get out to Peachland asap for the true authentic experience. Best brisket I've had in Charlotte by far, the turkey was moist and delicious and you can never go wrong with their sides. My personal favorite is the jalapeño cheesy grits, like nothing I've had before. The team is always so friendly despite having to get through crazy long lines! Plan ahead and get yourself some very good BBQ
Jordan Gill
Delicious. Worth the 3 hrs wait. Best brisket we’ve ever had. Same for the porky Brewster.We’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April C.
Brought the lawn chairs, some reading material, coffee, and the dog. We arrived at 9:30 AM to hop in a line the already extended around the building. 5 hours later (yes you read this correctly), we had what is without a doubt the most tender and flavorful beef brisket( sold by weight). Ribs and sausages were also solid! Beer from local brewery while you wait. We took home enough BBQ to last us a solid week. Bring some good company and make a day of it. We'll be back. Staff comes through the line early one to ensure people get the food items they plan on ordering so that no one leaves disappointed. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brent F.
What a find! Only open Saturday and until they run out of food. Lucky for us, it was a rainy day and our wait in line was only 2 hours It was with the wait! Texas-style brisket was some of the best I've had. We sampled the queso sausage and pulled pork as well as a slew of sides. Just try it all!!
Paul Setliff
Absolutely amazing food. Best brisket I've ever had hands down. Pork Belly brisket was amazing. Turkey breast was fantastic. Pulled pork was good.Sauces were very good. Portions vs price is very fair. Sides are good. Brisket fried rice is the best side. Slaw is good, but a little more vinegar would put it into excellent category. Grits were good. Mac and cheese was very good.You need to be prepared for a long wait. We got there a 930. Probably 150-200 people were in front of us. Opens at 11. We ate at 3. Very very small dining area. Staff is very efficient and nice. Just a lot of people to get through a small area. The wait is a little negative, but food and environment made up for it mostly. If you aren't patient, this isn't your place.The owner is out talking to customers. He was happy to answer questions.Bring chairs, cooler and something to keep little ones occupied.If I do it again, I'll be there early. 7-8 am.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Pulled Pork and Pork Belly Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Smoked Turkey Breast, Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Angelica Moreno
Absolutely amazing BBQ!!
david davis
Best of the best in the Carolinas. You can expect a long line with a tailgating atmosphere. If you enjoy talking and making new friends, this is definitely your place. Movement of the line depends on the quantity of food customers are ordering, and how quickly they order their food. The staff is friendly, and will quickly get your order ready. Everything is cut fresh in front of you as you order, not pre cut, and slapped on a plate, as someone else suggested in her rating.The food is always delicious, and everyone is always friendly. Bring your friends, family, you dog, and neighbors, be ready to socialize, and enjoy an incredible meal.Jon g's is more than a great meal, it's an experience.
EXCELLENT food, but absolutely no reason for the wait. We waited on line 3 hours for meats that had been cooked hours prior. Seriously, everything in the menu (besides burgers) has been smoked wayyyyyy beforehand (at least that's what they're selling). So how hard is it too put sliced brisket on a plate? Just saying....... And if you think about it, even the sides are prepared in advance. Mac & cheese, grits, coleslaw, etc ...all made ahead. Just slap it on a plate and keep the line moving. Is it a marketing scheme to make us wait? Bragging rights that you waited in line for 3+ hours for food?Playing hard to get? Or are they actually smoking meats while we wait? It feels that way......Seriously who has this kind of time? If they truly have a problem accommodating the crowd, why do they not take reservations? Or have a larger dining room? With all the 5 stars reviews you would think they're printing money. The food isn't cheap. They should be able to afford expansion of the dining area, if need be. They really need to figure out how to handle the volume of people in a timely manner. Maybe they should consult with Lancaster's BBQ, Midwood, Noble Smokehouse or hell, even Mac's, to see how they do it.On a side note, it was smart of them to put free beer in a cooler. If not for that I probably would have left.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans, Bacon Burnt Ends, Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Porky B Taco
Natascha Honc
Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Being a native Texan, finding true smoked beef brisket east of the Mississippi is a challenge. Sure, many try, but few achieve a true low and slow smoked beef brisket that stands alone (no sauce needed) garnering a solid bark and a smoke ring as wide as the Brazos River. Jon G’s has it. We were able to talk shop with the owner for a bit and while he is a North Carolinian through and through, his passion for producing quality smoked brisket and other BBQ favorites ranks amongst the BBQ Heavens (at least for me). While some say the wait to eat is too long (to each their own), our experience was reminiscent of BBQ joints throughout Texas and included meeting new people, talking about the topic of the day, BBQ favorites and experiences and enjoying the camaraderie that comes along with waiting in line. And where else can you grab a free beer (21 and up only) while waiting for your turn at the counter to order? We ordered food to eat at the restaurant (brisket sandwiches, mac and cheese, baked beans) and food to take home (brisket, Cheerwine sausage roll and an authentic strawberry kolache…another item not readily found outside of the Lone Star State). All were five star in my book. If you’re coming to eat at the restaurant, keep in mind this is not a 20+ server, 40-50+ table chain establishment. This is a family owned BBQ restaurant in Peachland, NC that focuses on producing consistent, high quality BBQ. There are 5-6 booths and a long family style table available for seating that turns over quickly. We were able to arrive, wait, order, sit down to eat an amazing meal and have great conversation in a little over an hour. Thank you Jon G’s for giving me a little taste of BBQ Heaven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans, BBQ Sandwich, Sandwiches
Was craving some barbeque and stumbled upon this restaurant on tik-tok! I arrived around 2:40 PM. There was a short line outside - even though the line wasn't too long it moved S-L-O-W-L-Y. It took approximately 40 minutes to finally get inside the restaurant to order food. A cooler is outside for customers to grab a free beer! They are only open on Saturdays from 11 am until they sell out of food. Whenever they sell out of items, someone will come outside and write it on the outside of the front door. A friend and I ordered a little bit of everything ... pulled pork, brisket, turkey, burnt ends, mac-n-cheese, jalapeno cheddar grits, baked beans, and coleslaw. Price racked up quickly lol! Highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely come when they open or even a little earlier.
Charles Lynch
The line will be long. Trust me. It’s worth the wait. Shout out to the owner and David Davis for the jalapeño grits. ❤️??
I was FINALLY able to visit on Saturday after years of excuses. It was an awesome experience all around and all the food was better than I even expected. Definitely an inspiration to improve my own BBQ and will be back soon!
Everything about this place is awesome. Worth any wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda DeMille
Finally had a chance to try this place. Even though we had to wait in line on a cold day, they had heaters set up and the people in line were friendly and it was a nice way to pass the time. The owner even came out to move heaters closer. The brisket was tasty and very tender. We enjoyed the sides. Since we didn't go early, they were sold out of the banana pudding. We have to come earlier next time :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate Brisket, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans
Best brisket in NC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 by far! They have a cult following and there is a strong reason why. I've only had the food truck and am hoping to get out to Peachland asap for the true authentic experience. Best brisket I've had in Charlotte by far, the turkey was moist and delicious and you can never go wrong with their sides. My personal favorite is the jalapeño cheesy grits, like nothing I've had before. The team is always so friendly despite having to get through crazy long lines! Plan ahead and get yourself some very good BBQ
Delicious. Worth the 3 hrs wait. Best brisket we’ve ever had. Same for the porky Brewster.We’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brought the lawn chairs, some reading material, coffee, and the dog. We arrived at 9:30 AM to hop in a line the already extended around the building. 5 hours later (yes you read this correctly), we had what is without a doubt the most tender and flavorful beef brisket( sold by weight). Ribs and sausages were also solid! Beer from local brewery while you wait. We took home enough BBQ to last us a solid week. Bring some good company and make a day of it. We'll be back. Staff comes through the line early one to ensure people get the food items they plan on ordering so that no one leaves disappointed. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
What a find! Only open Saturday and until they run out of food. Lucky for us, it was a rainy day and our wait in line was only 2 hours It was with the wait! Texas-style brisket was some of the best I've had. We sampled the queso sausage and pulled pork as well as a slew of sides. Just try it all!!
Absolutely amazing food. Best brisket I've ever had hands down. Pork Belly brisket was amazing. Turkey breast was fantastic. Pulled pork was good.Sauces were very good. Portions vs price is very fair. Sides are good. Brisket fried rice is the best side. Slaw is good, but a little more vinegar would put it into excellent category. Grits were good. Mac and cheese was very good.You need to be prepared for a long wait. We got there a 930. Probably 150-200 people were in front of us. Opens at 11. We ate at 3. Very very small dining area. Staff is very efficient and nice. Just a lot of people to get through a small area. The wait is a little negative, but food and environment made up for it mostly. If you aren't patient, this isn't your place.The owner is out talking to customers. He was happy to answer questions.Bring chairs, cooler and something to keep little ones occupied.If I do it again, I'll be there early. 7-8 am.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Pulled Pork and Pork Belly Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Smoked Turkey Breast, Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Absolutely amazing BBQ!!
Best of the best in the Carolinas. You can expect a long line with a tailgating atmosphere. If you enjoy talking and making new friends, this is definitely your place. Movement of the line depends on the quantity of food customers are ordering, and how quickly they order their food. The staff is friendly, and will quickly get your order ready. Everything is cut fresh in front of you as you order, not pre cut, and slapped on a plate, as someone else suggested in her rating.The food is always delicious, and everyone is always friendly. Bring your friends, family, you dog, and neighbors, be ready to socialize, and enjoy an incredible meal.Jon g's is more than a great meal, it's an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Cobbler, Spare Ribs, Beef Ribs, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans, Apple, G's Burger, BBQ Sandwich, Porky Brewster, Brisket Sliced Turkey Sausage Pork Burnt Ends Grits Strawberry Crunch Brisket Fried Rice, Smoked Turkey Breast, Brisket Burger, Tater Tot Casserole, Bacon Burnt Ends, Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Burger, Porky B Taco, Sandwiches, Tacos Queso
EXCELLENT food, but absolutely no reason for the wait. We waited on line 3 hours for meats that had been cooked hours prior. Seriously, everything in the menu (besides burgers) has been smoked wayyyyyy beforehand (at least that's what they're selling). So how hard is it too put sliced brisket on a plate? Just saying....... And if you think about it, even the sides are prepared in advance. Mac & cheese, grits, coleslaw, etc ...all made ahead. Just slap it on a plate and keep the line moving. Is it a marketing scheme to make us wait? Bragging rights that you waited in line for 3+ hours for food?Playing hard to get? Or are they actually smoking meats while we wait? It feels that way......Seriously who has this kind of time? If they truly have a problem accommodating the crowd, why do they not take reservations? Or have a larger dining room? With all the 5 stars reviews you would think they're printing money. The food isn't cheap. They should be able to afford expansion of the dining area, if need be. They really need to figure out how to handle the volume of people in a timely manner. Maybe they should consult with Lancaster's BBQ, Midwood, Noble Smokehouse or hell, even Mac's, to see how they do it.On a side note, it was smart of them to put free beer in a cooler. If not for that I probably would have left.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans, Bacon Burnt Ends, Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Porky B Taco
Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Being a native Texan, finding true smoked beef brisket east of the Mississippi is a challenge. Sure, many try, but few achieve a true low and slow smoked beef brisket that stands alone (no sauce needed) garnering a solid bark and a smoke ring as wide as the Brazos River. Jon G’s has it. We were able to talk shop with the owner for a bit and while he is a North Carolinian through and through, his passion for producing quality smoked brisket and other BBQ favorites ranks amongst the BBQ Heavens (at least for me). While some say the wait to eat is too long (to each their own), our experience was reminiscent of BBQ joints throughout Texas and included meeting new people, talking about the topic of the day, BBQ favorites and experiences and enjoying the camaraderie that comes along with waiting in line. And where else can you grab a free beer (21 and up only) while waiting for your turn at the counter to order? We ordered food to eat at the restaurant (brisket sandwiches, mac and cheese, baked beans) and food to take home (brisket, Cheerwine sausage roll and an authentic strawberry kolache…another item not readily found outside of the Lone Star State). All were five star in my book. If you’re coming to eat at the restaurant, keep in mind this is not a 20+ server, 40-50+ table chain establishment. This is a family owned BBQ restaurant in Peachland, NC that focuses on producing consistent, high quality BBQ. There are 5-6 booths and a long family style table available for seating that turns over quickly. We were able to arrive, wait, order, sit down to eat an amazing meal and have great conversation in a little over an hour. Thank you Jon G’s for giving me a little taste of BBQ Heaven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans, BBQ Sandwich, Sandwiches
Restaurantji Recommends
Was craving some barbeque and stumbled upon this restaurant on tik-tok! I arrived around 2:40 PM. There was a short line outside - even though the line wasn't too long it moved S-L-O-W-L-Y. It took approximately 40 minutes to finally get inside the restaurant to order food. A cooler is outside for customers to grab a free beer! They are only open on Saturdays from 11 am until they sell out of food. Whenever they sell out of items, someone will come outside and write it on the outside of the front door. A friend and I ordered a little bit of everything ... pulled pork, brisket, turkey, burnt ends, mac-n-cheese, jalapeno cheddar grits, baked beans, and coleslaw. Price racked up quickly lol! Highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely come when they open or even a little earlier.
The line will be long. Trust me. It’s worth the wait. Shout out to the owner and David Davis for the jalapeño grits. ❤️??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sliced Turkey Sausage Pork Burnt Ends Grits Strawberry Crunch Brisket Fried Rice, Smoked Turkey Breast
I was FINALLY able to visit on Saturday after years of excuses. It was an awesome experience all around and all the food was better than I even expected. Definitely an inspiration to improve my own BBQ and will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Bacon Burnt Ends
Everything about this place is awesome. Worth any wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally had a chance to try this place. Even though we had to wait in line on a cold day, they had heaters set up and the people in line were friendly and it was a nice way to pass the time. The owner even came out to move heaters closer. The brisket was tasty and very tender. We enjoyed the sides. Since we didn't go early, they were sold out of the banana pudding. We have to come earlier next time :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate Brisket, Brown Sugar Smoked Beans