Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and Big Mike’s BBQ in Cary, North Carolina is living proof that you don’t need fancy tablecloths to serve food worth crossing county lines for.
In a state where barbecue debates can end friendships and burger opinions are held with religious fervor, this modest eatery has quietly built a reputation that has folks from Charlotte to the Outer Banks plotting weekend drives just to sink their teeth into their legendary smash burgers.
The exterior of Big Mike’s BBQ doesn’t scream “culinary destination” – and that’s precisely part of its charm.
Nestled in a typical suburban strip mall, the simple tan building with its straightforward signage gives off serious “best-kept secret” vibes…