City Barbeque is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in competition-level barbeque. We mean that literally–the founder was originally part of a competition BBQ team, and the restaurant has more than 100 certified BBQ judges to ensure the quality of the food. In fact, City Barbeque has won several awards over the years, from being named as a top barbeque restaurant in the country to receiving praise as a fast-casual business.
From its original store in Columbus, Ohio, it now has more than 50 stores across several states. If you’re in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, or Wisconsin, you might be within driving distance from a City Barbeque store. Dine-in remains the most popular way of enjoying a meal at City Barbeque, but you can also order for catering, delivery, or pick-up. They’re usually open from 11 AM up to 9 PM, just in time for lunch or dinner.
City Barbeque donates to charities regularly. Restaurants almost always end up with some leftover food after closing time–City Barbeque gives theirs to Food Rescue, which distributes fresh food to community meal sites, food pantries, and more. They also run a fundraising program where they give back 20% of their sales to organizations like the FFA and Mission 22.
Samplers | Sandwiches | Ribs | Chicken | Salads | Sides | Kids | Desserts | Drinks | Meats by the Pound
| Food | Size & Price |
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Samplers |
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The MotherloadBrisket, pulled pork, turkey, half slab of ribs, half chicken, two sausages, six sides, Texas toast. |
(Feeds 4–6) $89.99+ |
Pick Two Meats with Two SidesPick from pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, turkey, sausage, 1/4 chicken, three ribs; with Texas toast. (Upcharge for double brisket.) |
$21.57+ |
Family PackOne pound of pulled pork, buns, two pint sides, and cornbread for two adults and two kids. |
$29.99+ |
City Sampler with 2 Pint SidesBrisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey, two pint sides, Texas toast. |
(Feeds 1–2) $32.39+ |
City Sampler with 2 Individual SidesBrisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey, two pint sides, Texas toast. |
(Feeds 1–2) $26.39+ |
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(Feeds 2–3) $46.07+ |
Judge’s Sampler with 2 Individual SidesBrisket, pulled pork, 1/4 chicken, half slab of ribs, two pint sides, two cornbreads, Texas toast. |
(Feeds 2–3) $38.39+ |
Sandwiches |
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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Two SidesSpicy fried chicken breast, creamy slaw, pickles, and Nashville hot mayo on a griddled bun. |
$13.17+ |
Nashville Hot Chicken SandwichSpicy fried chicken breast, creamy slaw, pickles, and Nashville hot mayo on a griddled bun. |
$9.59+ |
Smoked Chicken Sandwich with Two SidesAll-natural chicken breast, filleted by hand and served on a bun (with the wing on the side) |
$13.77+ |
Smoked Chicken SandwichAll-natural chicken breast, filleted by hand and served on a bun (with the wing on the side) |
$10.19+ |
Smoked Sausage with Two SidesOn Texas toast, topped with vinegar slaw. |
$9.57+ |
Smoked SausageOn Texas toast, topped with vinegar slaw. |
$5.99+ |
Pulled Chicken with Two SidesSmoked chicken, pulled from the bone and mixed with scratch-made ‘Bama sauce |
$11.97+ |
Pulled ChickenSmoked chicken, pulled from the bone and mixed with scratch-made ‘Bama sauce |
$8.39+ |
Smoked Turkey Breast with Two SidesHormone-free turkey breast, rubbed with salt and pepper and smoked to perfection |
$12.57+ |
Smoked Turkey BreastHormone-free turkey breast, rubbed with salt and pepper and smoked to perfection |
$8.99+ |
Pulled Pork with Two SidesHand-rubbed, smoked over local hickory wood, and pulled to order |
$11.97+ |
Pulled PorkHand-rubbed, smoked over local hickory wood, and pulled to order |
$8.39+ |
Beef Brisket with Two SidesAward-winning for a reason: smoked for up to 18 hours and always carved to order |
$14.36+ |
Beef BrisketAward-winning for a reason: smoked for up to 18 hours and always carved to order |
$10.78+ |
LoLo’s Pulled Pork with Slaw & Two SidesMarinated in Swine Wine, topped with creamy slaw. |
$12.57+ |
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$8.99+ |
More Cowbell with Two SidesBrisket or turkey, topped with peppers, provolone, onions, and creamy horseradish sauce on Texas Toast. |
$14.37+ |
More CowbellBrisket or turkey, topped with peppers, provolone, onions, and creamy horseradish sauce on Texas Toast. |
$10.79+ |
Lite Lunch Pulled Chicken with Two SidesA smaller serving of our pulled smoked chicken in white barbeque sauce |
$9.57+ |
Lite Lunch Pulled ChickenA smaller serving of our pulled smoked chicken in white barbeque sauce |
$5.99+ |
Lite Lunch Turkey Breast with Two SidesA smaller serving of our hormone-free smoked turkey breast |
$10.17+ |
Lite Lunch Turkey BreastA smaller serving of our hormone-free smoked turkey breast |
$6.59+ |
Lite Lunch Beef Brisket with Two SidesStill smoked for up to 18 hours and carved to order, just a smaller portion |
$11.97+ |
Lite Lunch Beef BrisketStill smoked for up to 18 hours and carved to order, just a smaller portion |
$8.39+ |
Lite Lunch LoLo’s Pulled Pork with Slaw & Two SidesMarinated in Swine Wine, topped with creamy slaw. |
$10.17+ |
Lite Lunch LoLo’s Pulled Pork with SlawMarinated in Swine Wine, topped with creamy slaw. |
$6.59+ |
Lite Lunch Pulled Pork with Two SidesA smaller portion of our hand-rubbed, hickory-smoked, pulled-to-order pork |
$9.57+ |
Lite Lunch Pulled PorkA smaller portion of our hand-rubbed, hickory-smoked, pulled-to-order pork |
$5.99+ |
Ribs |
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Full Slab of Ribs |
$27.59+ |
Full Slab of Ribs with Two Sides |
$31.17+ |
Half Slab of Ribs |
$15.59+ |
Half Slab of Ribs with Two Sides |
$19.17+ |
Ribs by the Bone |
$2.70+ |
Ribs by the Bone (Rib Bone Tuesday) |
$1.80+ |
Chicken |
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Adult Chicken Tenders with Two SidesMarinated in buttermilk, spiced with our signature dry rub, hand-battered, and fried to order |
$11.97+ |
Adult Chicken TendersMarinated in buttermilk, spiced with our signature dry rub, hand-battered, and fried to order |
$8.39+ |
Chicken Leg & Thigh with Two SidesA hickory-smoked quarter chicken—just the dark meat—served with Texas toast |
$10.47+ |
Chicken Leg & ThighA hickory-smoked quarter chicken—just the dark meat—served with Texas toast |
$7.19+ |
Chicken Breast & Wing with Two SidesA hickory-smoked quarter chicken—just the white meat—served with Texas toast |
$13.17+ |
Chicken Breast & WingA hickory-smoked quarter chicken—just the white meat—served with Texas toast |
$9.59+ |
Half Chicken with Two SidesHickory-smoked, all-natural, free-roaming, locally raised smoked chicken, served with Texas toast |
$15.57+ |
Half ChickenHickory-smoked, all-natural, free-roaming, locally raised smoked chicken, served with Texas toast |
$11.99+ |
Fresh Salads |
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Jumbo Party SaladFeeds 20–24 folks: spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, and onions |
$55.19 |
Small Party SaladEnough spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, and onions for 10–12 folks |
$29.99 |
Smokehouse SaladSpring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, onions, and your choice of smoked turkey, chicken breast, pulled pork, brisket, or without meat. |
$11.73+ |
SidesPint = 2–3 folks / Quart = 5–6 folks / Pan = 20–24 folks |
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Hush Puppies |
(8 Pups) $2.75 |
3 Side PlateChoose any three sides and save $1 |
$6.17+ |
Baked Beans with Brisket |
$2.99+ |
Basket of Fresh-Cut Fries |
$6.59 |
Basket of Fried Pickles |
$9.59 |
Basket of Hush Puppies |
$6.59 |
Collard Greens with Pork |
$3.35+ |
Corn Pudding |
$2.75+ |
Cornbread |
$2.39+ |
Creamy Slaw |
$2.75+ |
Fresh-Cut Fries |
$3.59 |
Green Beans with Bacon |
$2.75+ |
3-Cheese Baked Mac |
$3.59+ |
Mac & Cheese |
$2.99+ |
Potato Salad |
$2.99+ |
Vinegar Slaw |
$2.75+ |
Kids |
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Kid’s Pulled Pork |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Brisket |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Pulled Chicken |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Turkey Breast |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Smoked Sausage |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Chicken Leg |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Chicken Tenders |
$7.19 |
Kid’s Mac & Cheese |
$7.19 |
Kid’s 3-Cheese Baked Mac |
$7.19 |
Desserts |
|
Peach Cobbler |
$5.99+ |
Banana Pudding |
$3.59+ |
Triple Chocolate Cake |
$4.79 |
Drinks |
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Brewed Tea |
$3.59 |
Sweet Tea |
$3.59 |
Lemonade |
$3.59 |
Fountain Drink |
$3.59 |
Gallon of Tea |
$5.99 |
Gallon of Lemonade |
$9.59 |
Apple Juice |
$1.19 |
Milk |
$1.19 |
Chocolate Milk |
$1.19 |
Bottled Water |
$2.39 |
Meats by the Pound |
|
Pulled Pork |
(One Pound) $16.19 |
Beef Brisket |
(One Pound) $22.79 |
Turkey Breast |
(One Pound) $17.39 |
Pulled Chicken |
(One Pound) $16.19 |
Smoked Sausage |
(One Pound) $16.19 |
City Barbeque Menu Overview
You probably wouldn’t want to eat right before going to City Barbeque because their servings are hearty and filling. Smoked meat is the focus of their menu, ranging from pork and beef to chicken and turkey, but they offer plenty of other menu items. They have several selections for sandwiches and sides, including pulled pork sandwiches, green beans with bacon, and corn pudding. Salads and desserts are available too.
Here are some highlights of the City Barbeque menu:
Competition-Level BBQ
They take their BBQ seriously here! Aside from having a roster of judges behind the scenes, two of their BBQ menu items have won individual awards. Their Beef Brisket was the Grand Champion at an international BBQ competition, while their smoked turkey breast was declared by the National Turkey Federation as the best in America. In case you’re looking to try different kinds of meat from their menu, they have sampler platters where you can dive into all their best offerings–brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and ribs–all at once.
Unique Recipes
City Barbeque came up with their own recipes for every menu item, and part of what makes their food tasty is they make nearly everything from scratch. All of their BBQs are smoked at the restaurant itself–you can even see the pitmaster working on it! Each BBQ is painstakingly smoked for several hours with wood at precise temperatures. Their sauces are unique too, and they have a sauce station at each branch where you can choose which sauces for your meat.
Gluten-Free Options
This might be less expected at a BBQ restaurant, but City Barbeque has many gluten-free menu items, such as their Pulled, Chicken, and Briskets. You won’t miss out on their specialties even with a gluten-free diet. In addition, there are gluten-free sides too: Vinegar Slaw, Green Beans with Bacon, and Smashed Potatoes, to name a few. They offer low-carb, low-calorie, and high-protein options.
