Twice in the last year we received underweight portions of brisket. We’re talking only 13 1/2 ounces instead of the advertised 16 ounces (One pound). When we informed management, we were treated with indigment. This is sad as we always had looked forward to dropping in on our way past on I-80. Unfortunately they lost us as customers.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Marlene Wong
Discovered Gio’s on route from Buffalo to Baltimore. Nice discovery.
We can attest to tasty quality bbq meats, generous portions and reasonable prices. Cornbread was a bit sweet for my taste but flavorful. The Mac & cheese was good - glad it was not fancied up. The bathrooms were clean.
Totally recommend Gio’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kent Stumpe
Ribs were meaty. Half rack + 2 sides was more than enough for two people.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ribs and Beef Brisket Plate with a Side of Baked Beans and Fries
Allen
Brisket and provolone sandwich was awesome
John Kean
We enjoyed the barbecue beef sandwich and catfish meal. Staff are always pleasant snd the variety is wide. Mini grocery is convenient for the stop, too.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gurjeet Singh
Young girl on the register/front desk with a tattoo on her right leg (2006) does not deserve to be dealing directly with customers,she has no sense of hospitality,does not even acknowledge your thank you and hello left aside saying that herself. Just a suggestion for the owners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Houssein H
I loved the food and plenty of parking space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mosiah Edges
In 2018-2019 I would travel quite often on I-80 and would stop at GIO’s for a hot meal and I’ve finally been able to get back in the area to eat from their establishment and it’s still good even till this day great job on keeping up with the times and not losing food quality taste and service
I walked in and ordered a cowboy burger. I proceeded to pay, and the lady stated after for future reference they don’t accept cash app. I have used cash app as my main bank for 3 years, haven’t had a single problem. After ordering my food, I went to grab a drink at the convenience side of this gas station.
I have not once had a gas station tell me they also don’t accept cash app, so I asked the older lady if they accepted cash app. (It’s tied to my Apple Pay and requires me to transfer money out to a different bank), so it’s a bit of an inconvenience for me.)
She proceeded to say, and I quote, “Oh my god, you used cash app at *owners name* restaurant! It’s posted everywhere, you’re not supposed to do that. She proceeded to verify with staff at the restaurant asking if I committed this “sin”, ignoring the fact I’m in line with people behind me trying to buy a damn Celsius. Then she told me of course we don’t, didn’t you see the signs? (They are posted on the entry door, handwritten, easy to go unnoticed.) All this was said with a rude tone, acting as if I ruined the poor business by paying for my meal.
Overall food was good, but customer experience is a way to lose somebody quick. I would not eat here again due to the negative experience I had. To reiterate, the restaurant wasn’t rude like this, it was the lady at the convenience side of this gas station. Probably family which is one of many issues in a workplace. This also happened a couple months ago, I just remembered the experience and wanted to report on it.
Gurb Dhinsa
Get the brisket platter
Andy Blystone
(Updated May 2025) Disappointed that menu online doesn't reflect what is offered, particularly as it lists Smokehouse Platter with 1/2 rack of ribs, but it only comes with a 1/3. Those couple ribs make a difference when sharing or planning on leftovers. Food was still good.
Family always makes it a point to stop here when in the neighborhood. Great BBQ at a good price.
Out Hiking!
Well, one nice thing - you can get BBQ at 10:30 in the morning there, maybe earlier. And they have good cornbread and a salad or vegetables for sides - not just fried sides. Our pulled pork was luke warm and everything was pretty sweet - salad dressing, pork, potato and macaroni salad. Not bad but not outstanding.
Reckless_Exotics_Oxford
I used to stop in all the time as I would come through on my way to North Carolina but I haven’t been through in years till just recently the food is still good I came in 20 minutes from closing and they were super friendly the Mac n cheese wasn’t so great as it used to be but I think that’s due to it being closing time I’d still want to try it fresh well worth the stop the brisket and pulled pork are to die for
Some of my favorite bbq.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Twice in the last year we received underweight portions of brisket. We’re talking only 13 1/2 ounces instead of the advertised 16 ounces (One pound). When we informed management, we were treated with indigment. This is sad as we always had looked forward to dropping in on our way past on I-80. Unfortunately they lost us as customers.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Discovered Gio’s on route from Buffalo to Baltimore. Nice discovery.
We can attest to tasty quality bbq meats, generous portions and reasonable prices. Cornbread was a bit sweet for my taste but flavorful. The Mac & cheese was good - glad it was not fancied up. The bathrooms were clean.
Totally recommend Gio’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ribs were meaty. Half rack + 2 sides was more than enough for two people.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ribs and Beef Brisket Plate with a Side of Baked Beans and Fries
Brisket and provolone sandwich was awesome
We enjoyed the barbecue beef sandwich and catfish meal. Staff are always pleasant snd the variety is wide. Mini grocery is convenient for the stop, too.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Young girl on the register/front desk with a tattoo on her right leg (2006) does not deserve to be dealing directly with customers,she has no sense of hospitality,does not even acknowledge your thank you and hello left aside saying that herself.
Just a suggestion for the owners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
I loved the food and plenty of parking space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In 2018-2019 I would travel quite often on I-80 and would stop at GIO’s for a hot meal and I’ve finally been able to get back in the area to eat from their establishment and it’s still good even till this day great job on keeping up with the times and not losing food quality taste and service
Delicious food and pleasant service
Restaurantji Recommends
I walked in and ordered a cowboy burger. I proceeded to pay, and the lady stated after for future reference they don’t accept cash app. I have used cash app as my main bank for 3 years, haven’t had a single problem. After ordering my food, I went to grab a drink at the convenience side of this gas station.
I have not once had a gas station tell me they also don’t accept cash app, so I asked the older lady if they accepted cash app. (It’s tied to my Apple Pay and requires me to transfer money out to a different bank), so it’s a bit of an inconvenience for me.)
She proceeded to say, and I quote, “Oh my god, you used cash app at *owners name* restaurant! It’s posted everywhere, you’re not supposed to do that. She proceeded to verify with staff at the restaurant asking if I committed this “sin”, ignoring the fact I’m in line with people behind me trying to buy a damn Celsius. Then she told me of course we don’t, didn’t you see the signs? (They are posted on the entry door, handwritten, easy to go unnoticed.) All this was said with a rude tone, acting as if I ruined the poor business by paying for my meal.
Overall food was good, but customer experience is a way to lose somebody quick. I would not eat here again due to the negative experience I had. To reiterate, the restaurant wasn’t rude like this, it was the lady at the convenience side of this gas station. Probably family which is one of many issues in a workplace. This also happened a couple months ago, I just remembered the experience and wanted to report on it.
Get the brisket platter
(Updated May 2025) Disappointed that menu online doesn't reflect what is offered, particularly as it lists Smokehouse Platter with 1/2 rack of ribs, but it only comes with a 1/3. Those couple ribs make a difference when sharing or planning on leftovers. Food was still good.
Family always makes it a point to stop here when in the neighborhood. Great BBQ at a good price.
Well, one nice thing - you can get BBQ at 10:30 in the morning there, maybe earlier. And they have good cornbread and a salad or vegetables for sides - not just fried sides. Our pulled pork was luke warm and everything was pretty sweet - salad dressing, pork, potato and macaroni salad. Not bad but not outstanding.
I used to stop in all the time as I would come through on my way to North Carolina but I haven’t been through in years till just recently the food is still good I came in 20 minutes from closing and they were super friendly the Mac n cheese wasn’t so great as it used to be but I think that’s due to it being closing time I’d still want to try it fresh well worth the stop the brisket and pulled pork are to die for
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