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SERVICE
Like a fast food joint, you order your food at the counter and then pick it up once it's ready. Unlike a fast food join, the employees here are actually friendly and (at least seem to) enjoy their jobs.
FOOD
I'll start with where City BBQ shines: the meat. After sampling some of the bland BBQ that Charlotte has to offer, you might come into City BBQ and ask yourself what this strange flavor is. It's wood smoke. And City BBQ uses different types of wood for each meat, the way it's supposed to be done. In addition to pulled pork, City also serves brisket (not real BBQ), chicken (also not real BBQ), and ribs. All four meats taste great and are served with plenty of bark (unless you get chicken, which is not real BBQ). I believe they also serve sausage, but I have not tried it.
The side items are also worth noting. City has the typical BBQ restaurant sides like fries and slaw, but they also have a few others such as fried okra and corn pudding. They all taste great and come in fairly generous portions.
Each table comes with a few bottles of City's own BBQ sauce, and there is even a condiment bar with more. City also has thickly-sliced pickles, jalepenos, and red onions. Oh, and they have plenty of wet wipes in case eating your ribs get a bit messy (or if you're eating chicken, which isn't real BBQ).
PRICES
City's prices are in line with other BBQ places, which tend to be around $15 per meal. I would consider that pretty fair.
Overall, I really enjoyed City and have been back. My only real complaint is their menu layout. Every time I go, there is always someone in line who does not understand that everything is ordered separately. City, throw a combo with a meat and a side up there to move things along and to avoid the "what do you mean my meat doesn't come with a side" talk.
PRO TIP: before you go, download the app and sign up for an account. You get a free drink on your first visit and then $5 off your next meal for every $100 you spend. If you have a family, this is essentially $5 off every other visit.
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