THE ORIGINAL Q SHACK

Name: THE ORIGINAL Q SHACK
Address: 2510 University Dr, Durham, North Carolina, 27707, US
Telephone: (919) 402-4227
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.60

Barbecue restaurant, Restaurant

THE ORIGINAL Q SHACK in Durham is a barbecue lover's paradise, serving up a delightful variety of smoked meats in a cozy, trendy setting. Guests rave about the tender brisket and mouthwatering chopped pork, complemented by comforting sides like collard greens and crispy hush puppies. With outdoor seating, live music, and a casual vibe, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite with friends. While certain dishes may occasionally miss the mark, the overall experience and value for the three-meat platter have earned this spot a stellar reputation among locals and university students alike.

Contact Info

Location: 2510 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 402-4227
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11 am-8 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-8 pm
Thursday: 11 am-8 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 11 am-9 pm
Sunday: Closed

Services

Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Live music
Sport

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Quick bite

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Groups
Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Food & drink

Vibe

Pulled pork

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

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Menu 5

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Reviews

4 stars but really like 4.5.
I treat BBQ seriously.
The Good: Brisket amazing, chopped pork amazing, collard greens amazing, fired okra amazing.
Standard: turkey and hush puppies were done well.
The Mid: Sausage was a bit boring.
But overcooked and mealy as it's cutin half rather than in medallions? The Mac n cheese was also kinda bland.
The SC BBQ Sauce was incredible.
The price for 3 meat platter is also a deal!

Adventures in NC BBQ.
Trying this place on a recommendation…it’s not on my NC BBQ bucket list.
Had a three meat plate (Chopped pork, Brisket, and Sausage) with collards, Brunswick stew, and a couple of jalapeño deviled eggs.
The good: great brisket, tasted like Texas style should, the deviled eggs were delicious.
Loved the collards.
The bad: The Brunswick stew was inedible….had some medicine-y aftertaste and was straight up horrible.
Didn’t finish it.
The Meh: the pork bbq was just ok for me dog…didn’t taste like traditional wood fired whole hog that I’ve come to love here.
Similar experience with the sausage…the stuff I’ve had at other Texas style places is way better.
Overall, I think this place is trying to be all things BBQ to all people, and it’s just mediocre as a result.
I think four snouts is the most I can give here and that’s because I’m feeling generous.
🐽🐽🐽🐽.
Probably wouldn’t come back…not with Picnic close by.

Really loved the BBQ.
Particularly enjoyed the pulled pork and pork ribs.
Collard greens are fantastic and vinegar forward.
Macaroni and cheese very tasty not overly filling and the hush puppies were hot and crispy.
Definitely my favorite BBQ in Durham