You don’t have to head south for brisket, ribs and pulled pork – great barbecue can be found right here in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Check out these great BBQ joints we’ve found:

styrofoam clamshell with a pulled pork sandwich and fries from Mountaintop Bistro

Review: Mountaintop Bistro at Bouchette Vineyards

A visit to Bouchette Vineyards and their on-site food truck serving BBQ and burgers in Bethel.
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clamshell container with a brisket sandwich with coleslaw and fried onions on a potato roll

Review: The Messy Pig BBQ

The Messy Pig food truck serves brisket, pulled pork, and more at events around Berks County and beyond.
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tray with two sandwiches, a boat of mac and cheese, a boat of coleslaw and a drink in a disposable coke cup

Where to Get the Best BBQ in Berks County

Nine spots in Berks County for the best BBQ, including ribs, chicken, pulled pork and more.
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square plate with a crepe topped with blueberries and a cream drizzle

Review: PA Dutch Farmers Market of Wyomissing

Exploring the food options at the Wyomissing Farmers Market for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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the breakfast Bernville Special, potoates topped with egg and cheese sauce

Review: Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery

Now in its second year, Plum Creek Farm has found its niche serving homemade soft serve ice cream and a limited - but appealing - hot food menu.
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round plate with a meatloaf sandwich and pickled vegetables from Heart & Hearth in Kutztown, PA

Review: Heart & Hearth Deli & Smokehouse

Good barbecue from the "Meat Wizard" at Heart & Heart Deli & Smokehouse in Kutztown, PA.
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large statue of a chicken behind a short red fence

Review: Kauffman’s Bar-B-Que Chicken

How do you keep something the same while also making it new again? That’s the challenge of long-running restaurants, ones
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pulled pork sandwich from K'Town Pub

Review: K’Town Pub

Solid BBQ in a college town dive bar.
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Review: Allgyer's BBQ Corner

Review: Allgyer’s BBQ Corner

Berks County Eats made a pair of visits to Allgyer's BBQ Corner at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market to try a sampling of their slow-cooked meats and sides
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Review: Stampede Barbecue

Review: Stampede Barbecue

Berks County Eats pays a visit to Stampede Barbecue (formerly Stampede Smokin' Barbecue) at their new permanent location along Route 10 in Plowville for beef brisket and smoked turkey sandwiches and more signature 'cue.
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Review: HillBilly BBQ

Review: HillBilly BBQ

HillBilly BBQ was one of Berks County's first roadside barbecue trailers and one of the longest-lasting. How have they lasted so long? One taste, and you'll understand.
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red letter sign that reads "Smokin Brays BBQ" above the entrance to a restaurant

Review: Smokin’ Brays BBQ – CLOSED

In November at Iron Chef Hamburg, we got our first taste of Smokin' Brays. Now we pay our first visit to the restaurant and sample as much food as possible.
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