Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q

This place was fantastic. Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q offers daily specials, and I had the good fortune to visit on a Tuesday, which happens to be rib day. I was in for a treat--the ribs were on point, tender, with a great rub that blended perfectly with the sauce. They were some of the best ribs I've ever had.If you find yourself not in the mood for the daily special, I highly recommend the fried pork chop. It may well have been the best pork chop I have ever tasted. The pork chop is pounded thin, breaded, and fried to perfection. The meat was glistening and incredibly flavorful. I almost stole the rest from my son, but he threatened to take a hand if I tried!As for the sides, the mac and cheese was great, and the potato salad was superb. This was my first trip to Durham, and I rather stumbled upon this place, but if I am ever in town again, I will be sure to visit Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q again.Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy some top-notch barbecue in Durham!

We have been reading tons of reviews for BBQ places around Durham as we were preparing to travel through. My husband and I both, despite being onthe Gulf Coast where sweet, thick BBQ sauce reigns, were raised on good Carolina style with slaw. After all the reviews and other negative reviews and frustrations we decided to just find a close one on our journey north on 85. Several popped up, but we loved the raw, hole in the wall feel that screamed established and local favorite. Our order included a chicken breast, two pulled pork with slaw sandwiches, okra, granny's potatoes, and mac and cheese. The potatoes were on a recommendation. They were reds boiled in butter with onions it was good. I ordered it on a recommendation. It was a little rich for me, but it was good. It just isn't my style. Everything else was a 10. The food was fast. The staff was efficient.

Every experience of eating at this establishment has been great! Service food, and staff was excellent. Have a time though trying to get pork skins.Highly recommend this restaurant.

Grew up in Durham, parents still live in Durham and have eaten at places near Hog Heaven for years (Picnic, Bullock's, Byrd's, Backyard BBQ Pit). Never thought much about Hog Heaven until my brother was in town with his new girlfriend who wanted 'home style cooking'. Bullock's and Byrd's were closed, BBQ Pit wasn't near us and Picnic looked too 'fancy' so to Hog Heaven we went. The place is pretty dingy and the air wasn't working well so not the best ambiance but everyone was getting takeout anyways. Service was quick and the folks were nice enough. Ordered five plates, a pint of chicken and dumplings plus extra okra and it came out to about 70 bucks. Not bad at all. As to the food 1. BBQ tasted pretty smoky but almost in a 'we added liquid smoke way'. Not terribly off-putting but still odd. Not much vinegar taste but the sauce was tasty and added some oomph. 2. Fried chicken -- it was pretty cold and suffered from being in a styrofoam container for the 10 min drive back to my folks' house but was seasoned well. 3. Chicken and dumplings -- excellent. By far the best thing we had and alone worth a trip. Pastry wasn't gummy, had a great ratio of chicken to pastry and was seasoned perfectly. Reminded both my wife and I of our grandmas in eastern NC. 4. Sides were mostly just ok except for the turnips which were canned but seasoned well, the corn and Lima beans which were tasty and the fried okra which was super bland. Hush puppies were fantastic Will definitely be back for some chicken pastry!

I went last week, and this place has changed. Food was good, but Covid (and maybe different ownership) has killed any vibe it ever had. Unfriendly cashier, no more table service, dining in with a take out tray. No condiments or napkins at all. Not a friendly face in there. I give it a 2 because the food wasn't bad, but the bombed out dining room is depressing. They should just close.

Came here while visiting North Carolina - Friday at around 1pm. The line was not too long. Most of the people were getting food to-go. We decided to order the dinner which comes with 2 vegetables and hushpuppies (fried corn bread). I ordered a small pork bbq dinner with potato salad and the vegetable of the day, baked apples My boyfriend ordered a small pork bbq dinner with coleslaw and potato salad. We both got drinks (sweet tea). The pork bbq was flavorful and moist. Their bbq sauce is delicious. All of the vegetable sides were likewise delicious. I liked the baked apples and glad they offer it as a side of vegetable. The small dinner is (more than) enough for one person (good size portion). Prices reasonably. We ordered sweet tea for our drink and the sweetness is perfect. Service - Gentleman behind the order window/counter was nice and friendly. It took about 12 minutes from ordering until our number was called. Ambiance - well-lit, not loud; Spacious with plenty of tables. Located in a strip mall and no issues with parking. Definitely coming back the next time I visit NC and in the area.

This is the old time que joint. The kind you're dads talked about. Great smells and great service from the smiling staff. Prices are more Than reasonable. I got the que chicke

Honestly, really terrible. Sweet people and not expensive, but the "BBQ" is prepackaged pulled pork from an institutional bulk food supplier. No flavor, no smoke, bad texture, lifeless and bland. Side were also less than ordinary. I'm told it's hard to find really good NC BBQ in Durham now... I can tell you this ain't it and keep looking.

The staff are very friendly. The owner cares about her customers having a good experience. The food is delicious. The fried chicken is the best. The dining room is clean and roomy.

this is some of the best BBQ in Durham!!! Try the pulled pork sandwich with slaw and hush puppies. Simple lunch for $10.