Gilbers corner cool people laid back spot outside next to a roundabout on us. Route 15 drive by it all the time figured id give it a try with pops and it's amazing, better than the one that is a couple miles away off route 50, the kale is perfect, beans are filled with flavor slaw hits that tang but not too vinegary and the full ribs were tender and pull apart, the pulled pork sandwich they overfilled it with the pork flowing over the bun and was cooked right (as most others who go to other bbq places its not easy to cook that pork to a 10 this hits the ball park, let's just say I'd go back again thanks guys you definitely get what you pay for ????
This was literally the best pit stop for a quick lunch we have had in a while. We got the BBQ sandwiches with coleslaw and it was a huge serving and the spicy sauce was delicious. Great coleslaw too that added a little sweet to the heat. Guys doing the cooking and servicing were friendly and organized/efficient. Great experience and would definitely stop again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Johnson
Go there all the time, best barbecue I’ve ever had. All the other food is excellent too…
Best ribs and best pulled pork I’ve ever had. I’m so glad I pulled over to give this place a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Leite
The food is so worth a wait in line and for them to prep. This is our favorite local BBQ and can't be beat. The burnt ends are a family favorite. Get there early for the full selection because they do sometimes sell out of certain items. Parking can get dicey at times during peak farmer's market hours but we've always been able to find a spot.
William Zerbe
Simply the best ribs I've ever had. I didn't even want ribs but they were sold out of everything else. Little did I know they would be the best I've ever had. Not only that each side I sampled was the best I ever had! Cornbread... best ever. Baked beans... best ever. Coleslaw... excellent. And they have a strawberry cake that is out of this world. It's family-owned and the proprietor said he makes six briskets everyday and they're sold out in the afternoon. He said also it's best to come before 6 p.m. to get what you want. I cannot praise this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw
Jae Chung
The ribs were very delicious, but the chicken wings were too salty. Fortunately, I only bought eight.Although it took a long time to place the order, the staff was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sam Frontino
What an amazing place to get the best BBQ. Stopped here the other day for lunch and not only was the staff so nice and helpful the food was absolutely phenomenal
M. Sybella Debesa
Excellent and delicious well seasoned and cooked Pork ribs ??? Returning. There's no ambience given it's an open air Farmer's Market.Parking: It's contained inside the corner of a large piece of land used as a Farmer's Market.
A few years ago, my French husband and I were sitting at Arpege in Paris, which a 3 star Michelin restaurant that is rated one of the top 10 restaurants in the world. We were feet away from the famous chef Alain Passard, who was greeting each table and thanking us for having visited, when my husband loudly whispered to me, "That was good, but remember that barbecue place on the side of the road in Aldie?" and proceeds to reminisce about his meal. Luckily the chef did not hear.... we probably would have been thrown out. But to this day, my husband still talks about this place, and puts it on his list of "top things to do in DC" every time he comes back to visit. And he's not wrong, because the barbecue here really is that good. There's a long line for a reason! For a Frenchman to rank anything over French food, well, you know it's got to be good.
I’ve been on a quest to find the best ribs in Northern Virginia / DC area. Until I update this post, this is from far my winner. Go for their spicy sauce. Delicious! Sides as well.Keep some space for Arno’s pastry, the next stand. Arno used to be chef pâtissier at the French Embassy. They must be so sorry over there that he decided to retire a few years ago. C’est la vie!
Robert Francis Auggie
the food was all amazing.
Gopinath Narikkodan
Had my first stop at this pit place today. I ordered chicken wings and pulled pork sandwich with slaw. Amazing taste , worth a wait to pick up these delicacies definitely going again next week.
Mike Porter
Hit up The Pit Stop yesterday at Gilbert’s Corner…wow! Had the spicy chopped pork sandwich with slaw..off the hook! And the guys behind the counter were super friendly and customer service focused. I’ll be back for more.
Tish Spinner
The reception with my family & friends was amazing!! Everyone wanted to know…who catered this food?!?! The food and customer service is TOP NOTCH! The best I’ve ever had and the sentiment was shared throughout the reception! To be clear…we had: Ribs Smoked chicken Chicken wings Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese Baked Beans Greens Cornbread EVERYTHING was indescribably delicious!!! We passed out a lot of business cards so get ready Pit Stop! Until our next order…Thank you, thank you, thank you! ~The Spinner Family~
Gilbers corner cool people laid back spot outside next to a roundabout on us. Route 15 drive by it all the time figured id give it a try with pops and it's amazing, better than the one that is a couple miles away off route 50, the kale is perfect, beans are filled with flavor slaw hits that tang but not too vinegary and the full ribs were tender and pull apart, the pulled pork sandwich they overfilled it with the pork flowing over the bun and was cooked right (as most others who go to other bbq places its not easy to cook that pork to a 10 this hits the ball park, let's just say I'd go back again thanks guys you definitely get what you pay for ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Tips, Chopped Pork Sandwich, Chopped Pork, Ribs, Baked Beans, BBQ Chicken & Kale
This was literally the best pit stop for a quick lunch we have had in a while. We got the BBQ sandwiches with coleslaw and it was a huge serving and the spicy sauce was delicious. Great coleslaw too that added a little sweet to the heat. Guys doing the cooking and servicing were friendly and organized/efficient. Great experience and would definitely stop again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go there all the time, best barbecue I’ve ever had. All the other food is excellent too…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw, Ribs, Baked Beans, Smoked Chicken Salad, Rib Tips
Best ribs and best pulled pork I’ve ever had. I’m so glad I pulled over to give this place a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is so worth a wait in line and for them to prep. This is our favorite local BBQ and can't be beat. The burnt ends are a family favorite. Get there early for the full selection because they do sometimes sell out of certain items. Parking can get dicey at times during peak farmer's market hours but we've always been able to find a spot.
Simply the best ribs I've ever had. I didn't even want ribs but they were sold out of everything else. Little did I know they would be the best I've ever had. Not only that each side I sampled was the best I ever had! Cornbread... best ever. Baked beans... best ever. Coleslaw... excellent. And they have a strawberry cake that is out of this world. It's family-owned and the proprietor said he makes six briskets everyday and they're sold out in the afternoon. He said also it's best to come before 6 p.m. to get what you want. I cannot praise this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coleslaw
The ribs were very delicious, but the chicken wings were too salty. Fortunately, I only bought eight.Although it took a long time to place the order, the staff was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
What an amazing place to get the best BBQ. Stopped here the other day for lunch and not only was the staff so nice and helpful the food was absolutely phenomenal
Excellent and delicious well seasoned and cooked Pork ribs ??? Returning. There's no ambience given it's an open air Farmer's Market.Parking: It's contained inside the corner of a large piece of land used as a Farmer's Market.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Chicken, Ribs, Baked Beans
A few years ago, my French husband and I were sitting at Arpege in Paris, which a 3 star Michelin restaurant that is rated one of the top 10 restaurants in the world. We were feet away from the famous chef Alain Passard, who was greeting each table and thanking us for having visited, when my husband loudly whispered to me, "That was good, but remember that barbecue place on the side of the road in Aldie?" and proceeds to reminisce about his meal. Luckily the chef did not hear.... we probably would have been thrown out. But to this day, my husband still talks about this place, and puts it on his list of "top things to do in DC" every time he comes back to visit. And he's not wrong, because the barbecue here really is that good. There's a long line for a reason! For a Frenchman to rank anything over French food, well, you know it's got to be good.
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I’ve been on a quest to find the best ribs in Northern Virginia / DC area. Until I update this post, this is from far my winner. Go for their spicy sauce. Delicious! Sides as well.Keep some space for Arno’s pastry, the next stand. Arno used to be chef pâtissier at the French Embassy. They must be so sorry over there that he decided to retire a few years ago. C’est la vie!
the food was all amazing.
Had my first stop at this pit place today. I ordered chicken wings and pulled pork sandwich with slaw. Amazing taste , worth a wait to pick up these delicacies definitely going again next week.
Hit up The Pit Stop yesterday at Gilbert’s Corner…wow! Had the spicy chopped pork sandwich with slaw..off the hook! And the guys behind the counter were super friendly and customer service focused. I’ll be back for more.
The reception with my family & friends was amazing!! Everyone wanted to know…who catered this food?!?! The food and customer service is TOP NOTCH! The best I’ve ever had and the sentiment was shared throughout the reception! To be clear…we had: Ribs Smoked chicken Chicken wings Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese Baked Beans Greens Cornbread EVERYTHING was indescribably delicious!!! We passed out a lot of business cards so get ready Pit Stop! Until our next order…Thank you, thank you, thank you! ~The Spinner Family~