City Barbeque — Garner

The business started in 1999 with competition-quality barbecue as the standard, and this North Carolina location keeps smokers running daily. Hickory from nearby, meat cooked low and slow, no shortcuts in the method.

Open seven days — late morning through evening most nights, an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays. The address is 110 Cabela Drive, and the phone picks up if you need it.