Johnnys Barbecue

AMAZING!! Love eating here with family, there are a variety of options including takeout. Barbecue tastes exactly how NC barbecue should taste if not better. Staff is efficient and kind, especially to kids.

Definitely feels like Johnny's has gone downhill under new ownership. Pretty disappointed. We arrived at about 6 pm and they were sold out of brisket, broccoli salad and chocolate cake. We ended up getting bbq and fried chicken plates. The macaroni and cheese was pretty bad, very liquid-y sauce that was gross. The bbq was just ok. Since chocolate cake was sold out, we chose carrot cake. Absolutely awful. The icing was like a glued on sheet and the carrot cake was dry. We used to love Johnny's but we won't be eating there anymore. Service was fast. Plenty of parking.

Get the chicken!!!!! Came for the bbq , stayed for the fried chicken. First time at this location on a Wednesday evening while visiting the area with the idea of eating good bbq. The do have a fast food type service, nothing is made to order and the also have a drive thru. Good home style ambiance I ordered a bbq ribs with Mac and cheese and potato salad which was the special of the day. Chicken tenders with fries.Fried chicken with fries.Everything come with hush puppies and we also had a order or some type of corn sticks.The bbq ribs in my opinion weren't good at all and they were cold.Mac and cheese was box Mac and súper under seasoned.Potato salad and fries were ok.Corn sticks were dry.Hush puppies were weirdly shape , but really yummy!Fried chicken and tenders were absolutely delicious!!! Super seasoned and left me wanting to go back for more. One of the BEST fried chicken I've ever had! Come for the fried chicken and you won't be disappointed! I would definitely be back if I'm in the area for that chicken!

OK bbq in a local Louisburg spot. During COVID, operating as drive-thru only. Orders taken in-person on one side, pay/pickup at the window on the other side. On this Saturday afternoon, chose a pair of large plates, plus a family meal to take home. The plates include one meat plus 2 veggies and 1 bread. The whole hog chopped bbq was very good, served sauced with a NC-style vinegar-based bbq sauce. The chopped pork was piping hot, moist, tender with just the right amount of sauce to enhance the meat without overpowering it. Didn't need more sauce - was done right. Portions generous. Tried the slaw, green beans, mac n'cheese and cabbage, plus hush puppies and corn sticks. Cabbage was excellent. Pan fried then simmered, nice and sweet, buttery and the perfect done-ness. Green beans had the right texture and done-ness but were bland. Needed an onion and some fat back simmered in there to complete the taste. Slaw is creamy and sweet, mac n' cheese gooey and cheesy but the pasta is mushy. Disappointed in the sides. The fried chicken to take home was OK. Nice sized chicken pieces, breaded and fried crispy golden brown. The chicken is also sort of bland - no spices discerned in the breading. This has the potential to be great, but needs to be kicked up some. Overall, just OK.

Stopped in for lunch and had a wonderful meal. I had the small bbq plate w slaw, Mac and cheese, and hush puppies. My co worker had the Wednesday Chicken Pastry special with cabbage and corn sticks. We both really enjoyed our meal and will most certainly be back. They were steady busy throughout lunch service and the owner and manager walked around making sure everyone had full drinks and what they needed. Great atmosphere, can't wait to come back

Amazing food! Amazing people! We had a large group and they helped us quickly and effectively.

I've seen the signs for Johnny's BBQ a lot when I'm driving up to that area so I figured at lunch time I'd give this place a try. I was frustrated when I pulled in and realized they're dining room isn't open. I asked an employee why and she said it's because they're short staffed, which I think is a complete cop out considering they don't have wait staff at this place. Anyway I waited through the very long drive-thru line and ordered a barbecue plate with mac and cheese and coleslaw. I started with the coleslaw, it wasn't bad but they seem to put chunks of pickle in it which I've never seen before. Actually it was the best part of the whole meal. I had asked the lady when I ordered if the mac and cheese was homemade baked mac and cheese, she said it was homemade, well obviously it's not baked, and I question that it's even homemade as it tastes almost exactly like Velveeta mac and cheese. The worst part of the whole meal was the barbecue itself. I have never tasted barbecue so disgusting in my entire life! It had zero smoke flavor, had a weird dry texture to it, and the vinegar sauce they use is not good at all. Also left a horrible aftertaste in my mouth and I was burping it up the rest of the day. Most of the meal, except for the Cole slaw, went into the trash. Never again!

Enjoyed 7/1/2022 a combo plate of fried chicken and bbq pork with hush puppies, green beans, and potato salad! Needless to say, i was hooked! I will be back!

First of all, the food was delicious. I got the barbecue sandwich meal. The service was great and I was able to get in and out very quickly. Also - the bathroom was spotless. My new favorite barbecue place.

Inexpensive cafeteria. The food is basic and is inexpensive. The employees are helpful. Clean and very plain seating. Very handy to grab s quick meal. Can't say there is very much ambience there but it is kept very clean. If you need a plain meal that is inexpensive and quick. A workingman's restaurant.