Has anyone noticed the Backyard truck parked outside the florists shop on Guess Rd at Carver (SE corner)?

I discovered it after pulling in to pick up a bouquet for Sweetie’s b-day, today.

Upon arrival, a lovely lady in a catering truck said “Hello.”

Questioning the florist inside his shop, I learned that this was the truck reincarnation of the former Guess Rd brick and morter BBQ joint. I was advised that the ribs were really good.

Leaving the florist with Sweetie’s bouquet, I walked up to the Backyard truck and was greeted warmly and offered a sample of the ribs.

Hooked instantly, I left with a rib platter (mac&cheese, cole slaw sides…very good).

Since I hadn’t eaten much that day, anything would have tasted fine. But, at home, with a brief trip through the microwave, the ribs made me hop up and down with pleasure. M….MMMMM!

I spend a good deal of time on the road and appreciate good cooking from all over America. When I return to Durham, my usual first stop after leaving RDU is Cook Out for a steak style burger and a malted very berry milk shake. I’m back home! I may have to change my habit on the days that Backyard BBQ is on Guess Rd.

God bless you, Backyard, BBQ!

Faux Paws

Cole slaw is chopped fine with fairly good flavor.

Baked beans were very tasty with what seemed to be a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar.

Stew missed the mark! Lots of veggies, but not much meat. Flavor was a bit strange.

I found Pit#2 to be a bit better than their Hwy 55 location.

I’d recommend “Byrd’s Barbecue” to anyone looking for the best Q in Durham. Travel just a wee bit further to Allen & Son’s in Chapel Hill for some good stuff too!

A lot of haters of a top notch low brow restaurant. The food here is Amazing with a capital A.

There chopped pork is amazing and the best deal on the planet is the chopped pork sandwich with two sides. Absolutely delicious hickory flavor on the chopped pork. This is the second best chopped barbecue (I totally agree with BBQ Jew on his post in this thread that you should indeed go for the barbecue) in town. Second only to Alan and Son’s, which is tough to beat. This is cheaper than Alan and Son’s and closer than Alan and Son’s. If you live in Durham and enjoy high quality barbecue and high quality hand cooked food, you’d be a fool not to take advantage of Backyard BBQ Pit! Chopped hickory smoked pork sandwich with 2 sides $5.35 or so! 2 thumbs way up!