Two Brothers BBQ

Just to update my review. Have been to 2Bros a few times over the last few years. First off, they have accepted credit cards for a few years. Having tried a few different items, I seem to enjoy the pulled pork more than the brisket. On our recent visit ordered the pulled pork nachos for everyone to share. The pork is good and interesting with the blob of cheese. If you don’t eat it fast some of the nachos turn to mush… but I really enjoy it. The ribs have a smoke flavor and the mild sauce is pretty good with a little tang and some sweetness but not to much sweetness. The ribs were a little on the dry side.
There was a line and it does take a little bit to get your order ready because it seems to always have a line. So call ahead and be patient.

Thank you very much for providing myself, my boyfriend, and our friends for such delicious food for our Memorial Day barbecue. We Willkie ordering again!

As you drive into the lot your mouth begins to water because you have just taken taken in the heavenly smell coming from the smokers. You will find that the food is just as heavenly… and the ribs divine… this was our first meal but won’t be our last one at Two Brothers…

Great little place with a variety of menu choices.
Had the brisket sandwich and was not disappointed. Outside seating only.
Will absolutely be back!

Their BBQ meat is awesome — smoked sausage is killer. The sides are so-​so but the baked beans and coleslaw are the best out of the bunch. Gumbo is nice and spicy. We liked the food so much we are having the ribs, pulled pork, and the chicken for a family reunion dinner. Still looking forward to try their smoked chicken wings.

I have been many smoke houses and tried many different ribs. This by far is one of the best, if not the best. Pittsburgh’s best ribs by far. They have many medals indicating so as well. These delicious, succulent ribs fall off the bone. The Bbq sauce was excellent. Very excellent quality meat and not fatty. I ordered the full rack. The full rack is prolly enough for two average eaters. A half rack filled me up which allowed excellent left overs. The fries were very good as well. My wife had the half chicken. It tasted good and was moist. Only drawback was it was all dark meat. All their meat is smoked and cooked right outside their restaurant. Be prepared to eat outside. Eve though you are outside there was no issue with flies or birds disrupting your meal. Very well kept and clean.
By far the best BBQ in Pittsburgh. I definitely will stop by every time I come back to Pittsburgh. I only wish they could ship them back home.

I was driving back into pittsburgh on a day trip when I was craving some BBQ so I decided to stop by this joint. Oh boy was I happy I did!
The award winning ribs here did not disappoint, they had a nice smokey rub and were super tender– that fall off the rib kind. Brisket came in a bun which soaked up all the juiciness in the meat and BBQ sauce, making for big tasty bites. On top of that, the mac and cheese side was really tasty as well!
Brothers also has a lot more interesting food choices besides the typical BBQ, using their meats for some gourmet and fusion options. I didn’t get to try this but definitely will next time!
One tip, don’t expect this BBQ place to big a quick order and take out kind of deal despite the shack appearance, it took 10 minutes to get our food. Well worth the wait though!

Good food! Portions are reasonable, menu is diverse enough everyone can find something. No indoor seating so go on a nice day or you’ll end up eating in your car.

This place has that Roadside BBQ gem you’ve always wished for feel. and does a descent job of meeting that expectations !! We went for the ½ rack of Ribs and ½ Chicken meal … Meals come with 2 sides that are just enough to give 2 people a taste. Potato salad was a hit but the Mac and cheese was cheesy but lacked flavor and crunch ! The ribs were meaty and cooked perfect! The meat was tender and you could easily clean the bone if so inclined (I was). The chicken had a nice blacked skin which makes you wanna fight over it !! We got the mild and spicy sauces, both were extreme flavorful and left you licking your fingers. You could eat at the picnic tables provided but it is in the back of a parking lot so if ambiance is your thing. Probably best for pick up which most people did. I would definitely try other dishes

Easily the best BBQ I’ve had in Pittsburgh.
The ribs/​pulled pork/​burger/​Shrimp Poboy were all especially delicious. The pulled pork quesadilla is my absolute favorite and HUGE. Most places make quesadillas by flipping one burrito sized tortilla over (14″). This place uses two tortillas on top of each other, with a ton of cheese and pulled pork inside (if you like it spicy, get the hot bbq sauce and jalepenos).
The meat is very tender and well cooked, and the veggies on the poboy/​burgers I’ve gotten have been extra fresh and in my opinion this makes a big difference.
I admit that the BBQ sauce they serve is more my style than other places around here so it’s one reason I favor here so strongly. It’s not a thin vinegar sauce like some of the other places around here. Definitely worth a stop.

Haven’t tasted the food yet but based on service alone I’m very disappointed. Waited over an hour for a small order. No apology or explanation. Bad attitude. Won’t be back anytime soon

Disappointed in a few ways. Prices, come on, over 8.$ for a sandwich, not a chip or a bean to go with it? The featured chicken sandwich, could have been ok but it was fat (as in thick and chewy) and greasy, the pulled pork was cold and again way over priced. Nachos? More like corn chip soup, all that sauce made them soupy and just because it’s a corn chip doesn’t make it nachos. Real tortilla chips moist meat, cheese, tomatoes and onions… wallah just a thought… But won’t be back…

The first thing you’ll notice on a summer day with your windows down is the smoke. When you see the trailer, you know, this is going to be great.
Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, burgers, and more. It’s all good. My girlfriend swears by their pulled pork egg rolls, but go early, they sell out.
The seating is all outdoor, which is fine. Obviously, if it rains it makes it an issue, but it’s still so good.
You can get big orders to feed big groups, if you’ve got a big gathering, begin this and make friends.

This place is tasty! The brisket is delicious and the mac and cheese is wonderful. We even ordered fries and our order was ready within 10 minutes which was great. Prices are a little high ($ 30 for 2 at lunch), but the food really was very high quality I wish they had an indoor location for seating.

From the brisket to the fried crawfish, this place has the goods. Even the Mac and cheese is legit.
Be prepared to wait, the last three times I’ve eaten here it’s been over 20 minutes each time– but it’s always worth it.

I hadn’t been in a couple years so I thought I would see if much has changed. The food was definitely better on this visit. I wanted to give them 2 last time and couldn’t do it just based on one visit. They could just have had a bad day. I ordered the same this time. ½ rack, beans, slaw. It was good. I would return. I think some things could be better so I hesitate to give them 4 stars.
The ribs are good. I like them to be a little juicier but they were definitely not as dry as my first visit. I liked the mild sauce. It has a little tang and is sweet but not sickeningly so. They have a rub on them but it’s indistinct to me. Does it sweat off in a wrap as they hold them? I don’t love the texture of them and maybe this is a heat issue on the smoker and maybe it’s the way they hold them. I still like them and gobbled them up.
The slaw was good and had a lot more flavor to it than the first time I tried it. A little sweet with a nice tang. The beans weren’t swimming this time and I really enjoyed them.
This is a trailer, not a restaurant but I do wish they would do a couple things to rise above. There’s no recycling. None of the product they use to serve and package is recyclable except the grocery bags. Not even the aluminum foil lined tissue they put in the bottom of your styrofoam box is recyclable. DON“T serve my food in aluminum!!! I also saw they wrap their ribs in aluminum foil and I hope they use plastic wrap first. Either way, I bet they’re throwing it away. If you aren’t going to offer recycling or use recyclable product, buy biodegradable. It’s time to take some responsibility. It’s not the 70s anymore. I didn’t order a drink (all bottled) or I would have taken the empty with me. You can do better than this and for $ 15 a half rack I think you could step up and spend a little more money for some better service ware.
It probably won’t be 2 years before I return again. Maybe I will bring my own service ware and have them dish it out on something else!

Ahhhh… BBQ. such a satisfying treat and recently my husband and I found ourselves in the area and looking for a place to eat. Apparenly most places are closed on Sunday but we were lucky enough to stumble on Two Borhters and check it out.
Located in a parking lot with picnic tables to «dine-​in», the amped up food truck looks, cheerful and well maintained — very clean. The menu has a number of items to pick from including brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken (plus some other options as well). My husband opted for the brisket sandwich and I had a half rack of ribs dinner.
The sauce — obviously house made — was fantastic — just enough of a kick and sweetness. I got baked beans — also clearly house made and easily some of the best beans I had ever had. The ribs were really meaty and with the sauce — perfect! The brisket was not bad either although I feel the brisket at Pig and Chicken is better. Either way — great meal and a place we would not only recommend but likely make another special trip down from the city to enjoy again. it is a little pricy — both meals with bottles of water hit $ 30 and you are also expected to tip although it is a pick up window and you bus your own table.
The reason it is not a 5 star review is pretty much non-​food related. First, the woman at the window could not be less friendly and inviting. Either she hates her job or is just miserable. A question my husband had was met with a look of annoyance and when i tried to pay her a compliment — that was met with stony silence. Maybe it is just me but having a welcoming person to interact with customers is pretty important — especially at a food truck.
We were also put off by the tip thing. We paid with a card and when the screen came up — she turned the screen around to us and said — you can put your tip in here and just waited. Again, we are picking up our food, we are cleaning up our trash. I don’t normally tip in this situation but you are expected to… um, ok? I ended up leaving a couple of dollars in a cup. But honestly, why are we tipping? Are the employees not paid enough? Maybe this is why she is so miserable. a tip at a place like this should not feel like an obligation.
Anyway… we really enjoyed our meal and would totally come back again… next time I am going for the pulled pork ;)

Yes, this is a hidden gem! I had wanted to try it for years, and the opportunity arose when friends visited from out of town. We ordered take out, and it was ready within 35 minutes. The food was so fresh, and exactly what you want from a BBQ.

This place is fantastic! If you are looking for the best pulled pork around, this is the place to go! I love the jalepeno corn bread too. It is a small (ish) traveling pit stop that will make your mouth water. Great for football party food too. We are glad you are nearby.

If you lament the lack of barbeque – not to mention, good barbeque – in the Pittsburgh area, you’ll be extremely happy that this place exists.
I first heard of Two Brothers by doing a Google search for the best ribs in Pittsburgh. A WPXI/​Channel 11 survey came up, and Two Brothers had been voted as the most recent winner of their Pittsburgh’s Best Ribs contest. But then I thought to myself, where the heck is Presto? I looked it up on Google Maps, and… hallelujah! Just a short drive from my workplace!
My coworker and I decided to try it out the next day, arriving at around 11:30. I ordered a half-​rack-​and-​half-​chicken dinner (with sides of cornbread and potato salad), and he ordered a full-​rack dinner (with sides of macaroni and cheese and cole slaw). I guess we went at a good time, because there were only six outdoor picnic tables for seating, and we claimed one of them before the rest were taken. Tables are covered with shade umbrellas, and there are rolls of paper towels in the middle of each table (like at other authentic barbeque places), as well as toothpicks and moist towelettes.
The ribs, I must say, were amazing. I’ve probably had ribs from over 10 different places across the Pittsburgh metro area, and these were the only ones I would consider excellent. There are outstanding – I would say, possibly even better – ribs to be found across the border at Barry Dyngles Pub in Boardman, Ohio – and I did eat those in Pennsylvania at a catered event – but it would be kind of a stretch to call Boardman or Youngstown part of the Pittsburgh metro area.
Anyhow, Two Brothers’ ribs: They’re firm but tender, deeply smoked, «buttery» in taste, and come off the bone fully but neatly. They’re served Texas-​style – drizzled with just enough sauce. As a Texan myself, I like my ribs coated with only a dry rub and minimal sauce, so these hit the spot. Having that smoke flavor is also extremely important to me when it comes to barbeque, and these ribs didn’t disappoint. My coworker loved his ribs just as much, saying they were the best he’d ever had other than his dad’s. (He didn’t finish the second half of his full rack, but he said the next day that they were just as good after reheating them in the oven.)
My chicken was okay but not impressive. The skin was smoky and crisp, but the meat itself didn’t really have any flavor. Barry Dyngles’ chicken definitely takes the trophy here.
As for the sides, the potato salad was pretty standard, but the cornbread was good. Not out-​of-​this-​world good, but decent. (I didn’t ask my coworker how his sides were.) Also, they’ll ask if you want hot or mild barbeque sauce on the side, and we both got the hot sauce. It was good but not necessary for the ribs.
The second time we visited, we both each ordered a half-​rack and a bowl of gumbo. I found the ribs to be almost as good as they were the first time, maybe just a tad drier. My coworker said his were just as good as they were previously. The gumbo was okay, but I don’t know if I would order it again. It was topped with plenty of big pieces of Andouille sausage and chicken, but it tasted weirdly sweet and had only a few specks of vegetables and no visible okra. It also seemed to be missing something seasoning-​wise.
I’m eager to try the pulled pork, beef brisket, and baked beans next time.
Service is alright. Pretty business-​like – not bad but not especially friendly, either. One neat thing about Two Brothers, though, is that they use an iPad for credit card transactions. I’ve only seen this done at a few hipstery coffee shops, so it’s a pretty unexpected touch (no pun intended) at a little shack of a barbeque joint. It’s a huge step, I would say, from what I’m reading in reviews from two years ago, when it seemed like Two Brothers didn’t even accept cards.
Customer traffic is steady, and I assume that Two Brothers does pretty good business. There’s a wide variety of customers, ranging from business people to construction workers. If one can get a table, I think it would be a neat place to hang out for lunch on weekends, with the convenience of a drive-​thru beer distributor sharing the same parking lot.
Whether you have the opportunity to eat your food on-​site in its Styrofoam clamshell box or have to take it with you someplace else, the barbeque is worth going out of your way for, and the inconvenience of not having much seating – much less seating that’s indoor or climate-​controlled – should not deter anyone from giving Two Brothers a try. With so little competition around – both good and bad – it doesn’t seem like it does.