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The Original Q Shack

4.6

2510 University Dr
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 402-4227
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Photo of Yash Kiarashi Yash Kiarashi
Oct 27, 2023 5

Highly recommended! The food is exceptional yet affordably priced. We opted for the beef brisket plate, priced at approximately $17, which includes two sides and hush puppies. The meat was of excellent quality, and the sides—green salad, potato salad, coleslaw, and fries—were fresh and flavorful.

Photo of Arthur T Arthur T
Oct 13, 2023 4

Came by for a late lunch around 1PM. No line, so we were able to order right away. Let the staff know and they will quickly prep your order. The highlights for me were the brisket, ribs, and mac and cheese. I wasn't a fan of the pulled pork. On the really dry side. Portions are large. There is seating inside and outside. Limited parking in the lot, but we were lucky enough to get a few.

Photo of Shawn Reeder Shawn Reeder
Oct 7, 2023 5

Love it. I would probably eat here a few times a week, but I live about 2 hours away. The amount of food they give you, you will need a to go box. The food is prepared quickly. It's a very laid back place. Super friendly staff and a distance price. If you are thinking about trying it, stop thinking and do it.

Photo of Camerons Culinarium Camerons Culinarium
Sep 12, 2023 3

Decent for North Carolina bbq. Not great. Brisket was plain, and kind of dry. Mac n cheese was must be an acquired taste because it wasn't for me. The fries were fries, but would be better fresh cut. The hush puppies were good. Bread was not. The bbq sauce was decent. It wasn't the worst bbq I've had, but won't be back unless I'm in a pinch (like I was today)

Photo of Igor Pushilo Igor Pushilo
Sep 6, 2023 5

if you looking for a good BBQ in Durham, go here first. great beef brisket, great ribs taste so good and juicy. beans and mac and cheese also taste good and fresh. But please include silverware on default. )

Photo of Elizabeth Davidson Elizabeth Davidson
Sep 2, 2023 5

I've traveled all over the south eating BBQ. This BBQ joint came highly recommended. I thoroughly enjoyed the pulled pork. Delightful smokey flavor, tangy bite of vinegar floods your taste buds with each bite. The chili rubbed ribs were okay. The chili overpowered the smokey flavor. I prefer to taste the smokey meat flavor alongside the complimenting rub or sauce. I unfortunately could only taste the overpowering flavors of the chili rub. The sides were very good. I recommend trying all the sides because making a choice is super hard. The deviled eggs are definitely with trying. I like their spin on this southern picnic staple. If you find yourself in the Durham area, give this place a try.

Photo of Jonathan Ptachcinski Jonathan Ptachcinski
Aug 26, 2023 5

Never disappointed when eating here. BBQ is really great and the smoked turkey is also great. They had a special pimento cheese grits which was on point so if they have it again I'd recommend trying it. Collards are good (I think they need more vinegar). It's probably one of my top 3 favorite BBQ places in the area.