Barbecue in Cary
Cary has 2 barbecue spots on The BBQ Atlas, with Texas-style smoke on the menu. You'll find City Barbeque and Dampf Good BBQ here. We don't rank them — explore each below and decide where you're eating in Cary, United States.
City Barbeque
Cary, United States
This is the smokehouse City Barbeque opened in 2026, part of a business that's been cooking competition-grade barbecue since 1999. The method is what it's always been: hickory from nearby, low heat, long hours, smokers working on-site. No shortcuts in the pit, no days off — they're open seven days a week, lunch through dinner. The wood is local. The smoke is real. The rest takes care of itself.
Dampf Good BBQ
Cary, United States
Nick and Bryce Dampf operate from Good Hope Church Road in Cary, serving USDA Prime beef brisket and other Texas-style barbecue Wednesday through Saturday. Order online or arrive at the pit; when it's gone. The Michelin Guide has taken notice. This is a pop-up, not a standing restaurant. Check the hours, place your order ahead, and come prepared to eat well and leave satisfied.