The Smoke House at Monkey Junction

Great BBQ! The brisket was moist, great flavor , bark was great, smoke ring, all that. Felt like I was back in Texas! The pulled pork was great Eastern NC pulled pork. Buffalo Chips and hush puppies are nice side options. 5 stars! Will be back.

First time here. I saw they were doing a special this month: pulled pork sandwich, a side and a drink for $5!!
First, walking in, the space is open and clean. There is a large menu on the back wall. Service was fast and friendly. The people working were all very nice and seemed happy to be working there. Along the back wall there is also a line up of bbq sauces, some pickles, jalapeños and onions to add to your sandwich and then the drink station. Above the bbq sauce is a great description of each type of sauce they have. For my side I ordered the Mac and cheese and got a sweet tea for my drink. The food came out very fast. I chose the sweet bbq sauce and apparently didn’t snap the lid on all the way because when I opened my bag after throwing my sauce in there there was sauce everywhere! So make sure to snap on those lids! That was my fault tho.
Now for the food. The sandwich was piled high with pulled pork. I didn’t get to put on as much bbq sauce as I would have liked because most of it was in the bottom of the bag but from the little bit left in my container it was a very good sauce and went well with the pork. I did think the pork was a little dry but the flavors were great and I added coleslaw to it so that gave it a little crunch. I wasn’t a fan of the Mac and cheese at all. If I was to stop here again I’d go with something else, probably the hush puppies. The Mac and cheese was more like a cheese soup with noodles. It was so liquidy. It just wasn’t the kind of Mac and cheese I like. Maybe some people like it like this. It’s just not for me. I ended up throwing it out after a couple bites. The sweet tea was on point! Definitely the right amount of sugar.
I’d come here again for sure to try a few other items.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Worst ribs I’ve ever had, white rubbery things in every bite, super slimy, the meats were super cold but the sides were so hot I couldn’t eat them for 15 min. Too expensive. We did go around 630 so maybe it was a bad time

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

The people working here are really cool and friendly, place is busy at lunch time and Is the best tasting for the price. Highly recommend to couples and family’s.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket

So good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket

5/5 all around! The servers are extremely nice, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is clean. In addition to the meats, the French fries and banana pudding are a must try!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don't know where to begin, but the service was incredible. I absolutely loved everything I ate and the sweet tea was perfect. They have a hundred percent sanitation rating, which I don't know if i've ever seen, and the whole restaurant was spotless, or you can tell that they take extreme pride with what they do. Absolutely blown away

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Banana Pudding

Ambiance a bit cafeteria-like but comfortable. Brisket was delectable; juicy and not fatty. Sweet potato fries were perfectly cooked and all was made fresh and hot! Good array of sauces - delicious. We'll definitely be going back for the ribs and pulled pork‼️

Parking: Lots of parking right out front.

Kid-friendliness: Great place for kids, esp for lunch. Very casual atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket

Incredibly thoughtful workers! I got a huge welcome to the area! Can’t express enough how good the Buffalo chips and hush puppies are! High quality meats and high quality southern hospitality! Best bbq in the area!

Vegetarian options: All sides :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Pickles Onions and Jalapenos, Brisket, Banana Pudding, Hush Puppies, Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Baked Beans

It was fast delicious and priced omgoodness wonderful ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich

Very good, I liked the wide selection of bbq sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Brisket, Baked Beans, Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Baked Beans

The best basic BBQ with a great array of sauces you can add to your liking. Don’t know which is better. Beans or fry’s. Love the people behind this yummy place. Once a week fix.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans

What a surprise, the best pulled pork sandwich, 1 side and a drink for $7. It’s their lunchtime special and I was stuffed when I was finished. Good job to the staff, polite, quick and friendly. Really enjoyed the whole thing

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich