Hidden gems often earn the title “hidden” because we find them in the most unexpected of places. Maybe we’re driving down a busy street and catch sight of an ice cream shop or an antique store we’ve somehow never seen before. This roadside shack in Pennsylvania, which serves summer’s best BBQ, certainly deserves recognition as a hidden gem.
Keep an eye out for Freeman’s BBQ Co., a roadside barbecue restaurant in Carlisle that sits right next door to Clair’s Orchard Farm Market.
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Pull over to the seasonal roadside shack that serves some of the area’s best barbecue from April through October annually.
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Freeman’s BBQ Co. has been dishing up its popular barbecue for a quarter of a century. Today, the roadside barbecue shack features outdoor picnic table seating.
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Browse the generous menu that’s certain to get your mouth watering. In the mood for a hearty sandwich? Order the pulled pork, pulled chicken, or smoked sausage sub.
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If you’re really hungry, try a pint or a quart of pulled pork, sliced pit beef, pulled chicken, or chicken salad.
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Don’t forget to consider the baby back ribs, the spare ribs, or the rubbed and smoked chicken. The BBQ joint also features a kids menu.
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You can’t have a delicious barbecue meal without a scrumptious side, right? Choose from such favorites as coleslaw, baked beans, and collard greens.
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Bringing your pup along? You’ll find a spot — with water and dishes — just for him, so he can enjoy his time at the roadside shack, too.
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Grab a picnic table in the lush, creek-side meadow at Freeman’s BBQ Co., open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in April and October. Summer hours run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Address: 1436, 1446 Holly Pike, Carlisle, PA 17015
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Do you have a favorite roadside shack in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Craving a tasty barbecue sandwich but too far from Freeman’s BBQ Co.? Check out one of these 10 barbecue joints that serve amazing BBQ sandwiches.
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