Hugh's Q

Hugh's Q is excellent. Imo, this place is either on par with if not better than the bbq spots within the area. Everyone has their own preference but this place is pretty good.

They use a traditional wood smoker. Not one of them electric water smokers, where the smoke is light and you don't get a bark on the food.

As a bbq enthusiasts as myself, id happily pay for bbq here and not have any displeasure with the price or food. Like I said before, the smoked meats here actually have a bark on the ribs & brisket. And idk what kind of wood they use but it must be some kind of oak or something because the smoke wasn't super pronounced but I don't mind it.

I was surprised that bbq was actually seasoned too because I've been to tons of bbq spots in the area where there wasn't enough seasoning on the meats. But this place does bbq justice. The spare ribs were a bit on the thinner side in terms of meat but I may have just gotten one of them smaller slabs by chance. The brisket was great. It was juicy and tender.

If you're a chicken wings kinda person, go when they have their wing specials which are Wednesday and Sundays as of now. Best value for wings and great for wing lovers. The smoked wings was exceptional. It was smoked and probably deep fried or something because it had the smoke flavor and was also crispy. Idk however they cooked it but it was great. For such large wings and cooking process, they were still juicy and not dry. They definitely nailed them wings.

Sides were great as well. I preferred the potato salad more than the mac & cheese but they were both good.

Long story short, this place was great. It wasn't a place where I ate and left underwhelmed and regretted spending money and time there. Imo, I think that they're portions vs the prices are very fair because I got more food than I would have expected at other places. Especially the brisket.

They got all the kinks worked out, which is standard for any new business opening. Awesome bark on the brisket. Great wait staff and the owner is a down to earth nice guy. Go try the turkey. Hard to find smoked turkey breast that is moist.

Amazing 10/10! I order the pulled pork with two side ( cream corn and green bean casserole) and it comes with hush puppies. It was delicious and I had left overs, so it is definitely plenty. Chris was very hospitable and is amazing at what he does! We will definitely be back, the pork is great but Im excited to try the brisket!

Delicious!!! Brisket sandwich melted in mouth. My husband had the half rack of ribs and said it was very tasty. Don’t forget to save room for dessert!!! Fried Oreo’s with ice cream or Banana Pudding! So glad this is in Hickory!!!! Very quick and friendly staff

I had the brisket and rib plate and the wife had the smoked turkey breast both plates were huge and delicious. Classic sauce was not my favorite but the eastern was really good.