Do you ever just crave a delicious, finger-licking good barbecue meal? The kind of meal that’s so good your mouth starts watering at the mere thought of it? Well, we’re pretty fortunate to have a long list of amazing BBQ restaurants, serving some of the best barbecue in Pennsylvania. Turn that barbecue craving into a full stomach as you sit back and relax in a cozy atmosphere. The eight best BBQ restaurants in Pennsylvania happen to be holes in the wall, more unassuming than flashy, and promise a delicious meal of authentic barbecue in a quaint setting.

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The eight best BBQ restaurants in Pennsylvania promise some of the best BBQ meals and sandwiches. What other unassuming BBQ restaurants would you add to a part two of this list? Share your thoughts below! On the hunt for unassuming eateries that serve scrumptious meals other than barbecue? You’re in luck! Click here to read about the 10 best hole in the wall restaurants in Pennsylvania.

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Best BBQ Restaurants In Pennsylvania

Is Pennsylvania known for BBQ?

Pennsylvania’s not exactly known for BBQ, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some finger-licking good barbecue across the state. If you’re on the hunt for the best barbecue in Pennsylvania, you have an abundance of choices. Set off for Pennsylvania Barbecue, in the small town of Indiana, which serves such classics as hickory-smoked barbecue, baby back ribs, and beef brisket.

Craving a really good barbecue sandwich? Try the homemade pulled pork or brisket sandwiches at Big Creek BBQ in Lehighton; the smoked pulled pork or the smoked turkey sandwiches at Shakedown BBQ in Grantville; or the sliced brisket or the slider at Acme Barbecue in Williamsport.

What style of BBQ can be found in Pennsylvania?

You can find a little bit of everything when it comes to barbecue in Pennsylvania. Have a hankering for Texas-style barbecue? Discover Stampede Barbecue in Mohnton, a hidden gem restaurant in Pennsylvania, where you can dig into a meal of pork ribs, chopped chicken, and brisket.

If you like Carolina-style barbecue, stop by Old Carolina Barbecue Company in Altoona. Sit down to a meal of brisket, ribs, or pulled pork (or all three).

What are the other best hole in the wall restaurants in Pennsylvania?

Sometimes you can find the most delicious meals at the most unexpected of places. Pennsylvania’s bursting with hole in the wall restaurants, including Yocco’s, “The Hot Dog King,” with locations throughout the Lehigh Valley. Cure your craving for hot dogs at Yocco’s, or sit down to a classic diner meal at Downington Diner. The old school hole in the wall diner in Pennsylvania serves all of the favorites you’d expect – big breakfasts of pancakes; juicy burgers; and a slew of sandwiches.

For another hidden gem restaurant in Pennsylvania, dine at Tim’s American Café. Tucked in a charming house, the unassuming eatery looks just like any home on the road. However, you’ll discover a delightful menu of homemade favorites, including steak and seafood.

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