Wood-smoked · Carolina sauces
Doc Brown’s BBQ
A family-owned Candler room since 2013 for 100% wood-smoked Carolina barbecue, scratch sides, and house sauces from eastern vinegar to Alabama white on Smokey Park Highway.
Visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat11am–7pm
- SunClosed
Daily menu varies; call ahead for a specific plate
Double-check hours before you drive.
- Style
- Both traditionsWood-smoked · Carolina sauces
- Heat
- WoodPrimary cook fuel when we last checked
- Address
- 1320 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715
- Phone
- (828) 633-6901
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Before you go
- Closed Sunday. The daily board varies, so call ahead for a specific plate.
- Smokey Park Highway parking is simpler than downtown Asheville.
- A useful stop when I-40 traffic keeps you west of town.
About this stop
Doc Brown’s BBQ is a small family room on Smokey Park Highway in Candler, smoking Carolina-style barbecue over wood since 2013 with scratch sides and house sauces from eastern vinegar to Alabama white.
Pulled pork leads the board, with brisket, ribs, chicken salad, and even smoked tempeh when you want a west-of-Asheville plate without downtown parking.
Last checked 2026-11-02.
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