Roadside BBQ stand on 31 North in Glen Gardner

Anyone ever been there? How is it? Is it cash only?

ianimal ianimal
Aug '23

Have not been there myself, but I hear RAVE reviews!

kelleo22 kelleo22
Aug '23

Heard positive reviews, maybe on nj.com.

Roywhite Roywhite
Aug '23

Been there. Very good.

Indie Indie
Aug '23

Can't remember if it is cash only but the food is delicious!


When I passed by there on Fathers day headed to fish on Spruce Run, I noticed it was not there. Not just closed, no longer there. I'm glad to hear it has returned.


The name of that place is called The Real Deal. The bulk of his business is catering. I believe he is only open, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. His pulled pork is outstanding. As roywhite mentioned above his business was profiled a year or two ago…The newjersey.com food critic listed his business as a second best barbecue in the state.

TheSoundGuy TheSoundGuy
Aug '23

Re: Roadside BBQ stand on 31 North in Glen Gardner

Greg, he probably had a Father's Day picnic catering job... it's got wheels on it (-;

ianimal ianimal
Aug '23

He has a Facebook page under real deal bbq. He gives updates on when he's open.

Sherry
Aug '23

Just drove by.
Hours are Thurs Fri Sat - until 5 or sold out.

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj
Aug '23

Went by about 11:30 am this morning (Saturday). Line of cars and people...they were bringing containers to cars - it's hard to read sign/drive BUT looks like 11 am - 5 or sold out Thursday- Friday- Saturday. Had it at a party a few years ago - EXCELLENT!!

2cats 2cats
Aug '23

Ah! That would make sense. I was never actually up close to determine if his rig was roadworthy or a stationary set up.

With all of the good reviews, it may deserve a ride out on the bike with a few friends to check it out.


I worked on the Toyota dealership there when they did the new buildings. Loved getting bbq there on lunch break

MakoMiller1984 MakoMiller1984
Sep '23

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