Tucked away in a modest shopping center in Cary, North Carolina, Big Mike’s BBQ stands as a testament to the fact that extraordinary culinary experiences often hide in the most unassuming places.
This unpretentious barbecue haven has locals setting their alarms early just to beat the inevitable lines that form outside its doors.
You might drive past it a dozen times without noticing, but once you’ve tasted what emerges from their smokers, you’ll never overlook it again.
The exterior gives little hint of the magic happening inside – a simple storefront with straightforward signage and those inviting blue Adirondack chairs scattered across the patio…