4 BBQ Smokehouses in Akron, OH: Source-Linked Guide
Book's BBQ describes its cooking as Smoked Low and Slow. Menus on file list brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage and sides at Book's BBQ, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey and sides at Joe's Barbecue and brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and sides at Old Carolina.
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1 restaurant here publishes a per-pound price, with brisket at $26 a pound. See what barbecue costs across the country, with every price quoted from the menu it came from.

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Book's BBQ
Official site- Address
- 962 Broad Street - Wadsworth, OH 44281
- Hours
- HOURS: Tues-Sun : 11:00 AM – Until Sold Out Closed Mondays and Tuesdays(Jan and Feb Only)
- Wood
- Hickory
- Price
- Book's BBQ publishes Pulled Pork $8 each
The menu lists Hand Tied Slovenian Hickory Smoked Sausage Link on a Hoagie Bun. The menu lists Dry Rubbed, Hickory Smoked Leg & Thigh quarter. Book's BBQ describes its cooking as Smoked Low and Slow. Book's BBQ posts tuesday sunday Until Sold Out. Book's BBQ lists sides of homemade Cole Slaw. Book's BBQ lists sides of homemade Cole Slaw. Book's BBQ lists sides of Homemade Delicious Sides. Book's BBQ lists sides of Homemade Baked Beans. The menu lists Sausage $8. The menu lists Brisket $12.

Joe's Barbecue
Official site- Address
- 1293 Tallmadge Road Kent, Ohio 44240
- Hours
- Thursday – Sunday 11am – Sold out
- Price
- Joe's Barbecue publishes Brisket / pound $26 each
The menu lists Brisket $26 / pound. The menu lists Ribs $13 / pound. The menu lists Pulled Pork $18 / pound. Joe's Barbecue lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey and sides. Joe's Barbecue posts hours of Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am to Sold out. Joe's Barbecue is at 1293 Tallmadge Road, Kent, Ohio 44240.

Old Carolina
Official site- Address
- 1330 North Main St Orrville, OH, 44667
- Hours
- MONDAY: $10 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Regular Side & Drink WEDNESDAY AFTER 4PM: Small Family Dinner ($5 Off)
- Wood
- hickory
Old Carolina lists hickory. Old Carolina describes its cooking as slow-smoked. Old Carolina describes its cooking as 24 hour. Old Carolina describes its cooking as low and slow. Old Carolina describes its cooking as Slow smoked daily over hickory wood for up to 14 hours. The menu lists Hickory Smoked 7oz Angus Beef Burger Patty Topped With American Cheese. Old Carolina lists sides of scratch-made sides and tempting desserts. Old Carolina lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and sides.

Big Eu'es BBQ
Official site- Address
- 1730 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
- Hours
- Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 9pm
Big Eu'es BBQ describes its cooking as slow-smoked over hardwood, seasoned with our house rubs, and cooked low and slow. Big Eu'es BBQ describes its cooking as slow-smoked. Big Eu'es BBQ lists sides of homemade sides, cold drinks, and sauces. Big Eu'es BBQ lists sides of homemade sides. Big Eu'es BBQ lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage and sides. Big Eu'es BBQ posts hours of Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 9pm. Big Eu'es BBQ is at 1730 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223.
FAQ
What can I order at the Akron BBQ restaurants in this guide?
Book's BBQ lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage and sides. Joe's Barbecue lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey and sides. Old Carolina lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and sides. Big Eu'es BBQ lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage and sides.
Which Akron BBQ joints warn that meat or specials can sell out?
Book's BBQ posts tuesday sunday Until Sold Out.
Which Akron BBQ joints are open on Sunday?
Book's BBQ posts hours of HOURS Tues-Sun : 11:00 AM to Until Sold Out Closed Mondays and Tuesdays(Jan and Feb Only). Joe's Barbecue posts hours of Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am to Sold out.
Which Akron BBQ joints list brisket?
Book's BBQ lists brisket, ribs, pulled-pork, sausage, sides. Joe's Barbecue lists brisket, ribs, pulled-pork, turkey, sides. Old Carolina lists brisket, ribs, pulled-pork, chicken, sides. Big Eu'es BBQ lists brisket, ribs, pulled-pork, sausage, sides.
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- http://joesbbqkent.com/locations — retrieved
- http://joesbbqkent.com/menu — retrieved
- http://www.bigeues.com/ — retrieved
- http://www.booksbbq.com/ — retrieved
- http://www.booksbbq.com/menu — retrieved
- https://oldcarolina.com/location/stow-oh/ — retrieved
- https://oldcarolina.com/menu — retrieved