Photo courtesy Harvey’s
1. The Decision Maker
We’ve all been there—unable to commit to just one item on the menu. At Harvey’s, they have you covered. Their “Decision Maker” is a sampling of their most popular items on one delicious platter. Beef brisket, pulled pork, Cajun sausage, barbecue chicken, and pork ribs come served with a choice of two sides and a fresh baked roll.
Harvey’s / Mount Joy, PA / harveysbarbecue.com
Photo courtesy One Love Cafe
2. Burnt End
One Love Cafe sells out of their “burnt end” every single day; as a dish that’s described as “meat candy,” it’s not hard to see why. This Kansas City favorite consists of the diced fatty portion of a beef brisket (known as “the point” for BBQ enthusiasts), that’s then tossed with a sweet and tangy tomato-based barbecue sauce.
One Love Cafe / Elizabethtown, PA / onelovebbq.com
Photo courtesy Horner’s Corner BBQ
3. Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich with Brisket
Horner’s Corner Barbecue has made mac and cheese enthusiasts’ dreams come true. Stuffed between two grilled slices of Texas toast, their classic mac and cheese mingles with flavorful caramelized balsamic onions, smoky sweet BBQ sauce, and house-smoked brisket. (Customers have a choice of pork, brisket, or chicken.)
Horner’s Corner BBQ / Carlisle, PA / hornerscornerbbq.com
Photo courtesy JoBoy’s
4. Spicy Shrimp and Grits
JoBoy’s dresses up the classic southern side dish—cheesy grits—with a satisfying seafood accompaniment. Sriracha and garlic marinated shrimp, smokey bacon, and sweet onions add layers of flavor to creamy cheddar grits. A sprinkle of chopped scallions finishes the dish.
JoBoy’s / Lititz, PA / joboysbrewpub.com
5. The Pit Beast
The Busy Bee at York Central Market serves up one flavorful panini-style barbecue sandwich: The Pit Beast. They slow char a top round of locally-sourced, grass-fed beef that’s been rubbed with kosher salt, fresh rosemary, garlic, and a secret blend of peppercorns. The beef is then thin-sliced and layered on a house-baked challah roll with bacon, cheddar cheese, and a rosemary-horseradish-garlic aioli. The sandwich is pressed, panini-style, before serving.
Busy Bee at York Central Market / York, PA / busyfizzybeez.com
6. Alabama-Style Barbecue Sandwich
Shake Down BBQ is all about variety. They offer five choices of applewood-smoked meats which can be paired with eight different regional and international varieties of barbecue sauce. The ‘Bama-style pulled turkey sandwich serves up the unique tang of Alabama white sauce paired with bacon, red onion, and homemade pickles on a brioche roll.
Shake Down BBQ / Grantville, PA / shakedownbbq.com
7. The Bully
By far, Road Hawg’s best-selling sandwich, “The Bully,” combines the classic barbecue meat of choice, smoked beef brisket, with grilled onions and American cheese. Their creamy homemade Hawg Sauce—flavored with lemon, dill, and other seasonings—gives this seven-inch hoagie a unique kick of flavor.
Road Hawg / Dillsburg, PA / roadhawgbarbecue.com
