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| - This is quality BBQ, no doubt about it. Best in Charlotte as said in some other reviews? I don't think so. That title still goes to Midwood Smokehouse IMO. I've had Bobbee O's on my bookmark list for over a year and finally was pushed into trying them based on their current appearance in the Final Four of the Charlotte Observer, Munch Madness, BBQ bracket.
First off, the folks working here are very friendly and accommodating. I was offered a small sample of the pulled pork when they heard it was my first visit which was a nice touch. Very sparse surroundings as others have noted but that's a definite 'who cares' in my book when it comes to a BBQ place.
In terms of the food, there are so many particular flavor profiles one can run into in the BBQ world. Bobbee O's lands on the sweet/vinegary side of the spectrum based on the sauce they serve and there is a real dose of heat, in the form of pepper flakes, in the pulled pork. For me, just a bit too much as the heat overtook the pork itself which is moist, flavorful and without an ounce of fat. The spareribs were good, tender and meaty although I would order them with no sauce if that's possible as I'm not a real fan of the sweet sauce and they come slathered. The sides I tried were OK. The coleslaw was again, too sweet for me and somewhat watery and the Mac N Cheese was tasty but nothing to write home about.
At the end of the day, I would definitely stop in again if in the area and suffering from a Cue craving. I look forward to trying the brisket on my next visit based on what I have read in other reviews.
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