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The Original Q Shack — BBQ in Durham, NC

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The Original Q Shack sits at 2510 University Dr. in Durham, NC. Dan Ferguson and his wife Amanda opened it in 2003. Meats are slow smoked and the sides are made from scratch. A pork plate is $14.95 and a three meat combo plate is $26.95.

  • The Original Q Shack is at 2510 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707.
  • Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM and Friday through Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM.
  • Sunday hours are 11 AM to 3 PM, and the restaurant is closed on Monday.
  • The menu lists brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken, turkey, and sides.
  • A pork plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $14.95.
  • A sandwich on a bun with one side and hushpuppies costs $10.95.
  • Chopped pork barbecue costs $14.95 by the pound.
  • A half chicken plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $15.95.
  • A quarter chicken with one side and hushpuppies costs $7.95.
  • A half chicken costs $7.95.
  • A regular rib plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $18.95.
  • A large rib plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $28.95.
  • St. Louis cut pork ribs cost $16.95 by the pound.
  • A sliced turkey sandwich on Texas toast with one side and hushpuppies costs $11.95.
  • A sliced turkey plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $16.95.
  • Smoked turkey costs $16.95 by the pound.
  • A sausage plate with two sides, hushpuppies, pickles, and onions costs $17.95.
  • A sausage sandwich on Texas toast with one side and hushpuppies costs $11.95.
  • A smoked pork sausage link costs $3.50.
  • Six wings with one side and hushpuppies cost $11.95.
  • Eight wings with one side and hushpuppies cost $14.95.
  • Each smoked buffalo wing costs $1.50.
  • A two meat combo plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $22.95.
  • A three meat combo plate with two sides and hushpuppies costs $26.95.
  • A kids plate for ages 12 and under is $8.95 with one meat, one side, a drink, hushpuppies, and a cookie.
  • The kids plate carries a $2 upcharge for ribs or brisket.
  • Sides at The Original Q Shack are made from scratch.
  • The meats are cooked by slow smoking.
  • The Q-Cobb Salad is a signature item.
  • Beef brisket chili is a signature item.
  • The corn chip chili pie is a signature item.

FAQ

Where is The Original Q Shack?

The Original Q Shack is at 2510 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707.

What should I order at The Original Q Shack?

The documented signature item is BEEF BRISKET CHILI.