Albemarle, NC · Piedmont

Wood-cooked shoulders · red slaw

Whispering Pines B-B-Q

A wood-cooked Albemarle landmark since 1945 for Lexington-style shoulders, red slaw, and vinegar-forward dip. Cash or check only.

Status
Open
Hours
  • Tue–Sat10am–9:30pm
  • Sun–MonClosed
Style
LexingtonWood-cooked shoulders · red slaw
Address
1421 US Hwy 52 N, Albemarle, NC 28001
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Before you go

  • Cash or check only. Cards are not accepted.
  • Pair with a Piedmont loop that already has backup cash stops.
  • US 52 frontage makes it an easy Albemarle highway pull-off.

About this stop

Whispering Pines has cooked shoulders with wood in Albemarle since 1945, serving Lexington-style trays with red slaw and a vinegar-forward dip.

It remains a cash-or-check stop. Bring bills before you order a tray or sandwich.

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Confirm hours, then hit the road.