City BBQ - Raleigh, NC

City BBQ
1305 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, North Carolina 27511
https://www.citybbq.com/

City BBQ is a chain that lays claim to Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and North Carolina where they serve authentic and inspired barbecue.

I found the place cheery, clean and inviting.  In fact, they were handing out 4 oz samples of the rib rub for all customers.  A very welcome surprise.

They offer brisket, pulled pork, Lo Lo's Pulled Pork (special recipe), turkey breast, pulled chicken with 'Bama sauce, smoked sausage and a special called More Cowbell (beef brisket topped with peppers, smoked provolone, onions and creamy horseradish sauce piled high on Texas toast.

I had a combo plate.  Ribs, pulled pork, greens (with pulled pork), hush puppies (off picture) and Texas toast. (the rib rub sample is in the lidded container top left).

While these ribs are sauced, it is baked on at the end and adds a nice layer.  Now this is pulled pork country and they do it well.  It's moist, tender and ready for sauce.  

Speaking of sauce, they have many available.  Brush Fire Sauce, Swine Wine Sauce, Piedmont Pride Sauce, Sweet City Sauce and the Original.  I find the original works well for me although they also have a vinegar based sauce that is just spot on for adding onto the pulled pork.

The hush puppies were fresh and hot, the greens were not overcooked and well balanced with the pork inside.

Overall, you could do a lot worse for a barbecue meal...especially from a chain.