About Us
Our History
Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ was inspired by Joe Roundtree, a purple heart recipient and Vietnam War veteran from Eastern NC. Joe received a heart transplant on 9/11 one year after a day that our nation will never forget. His inspiration for developing the eastern NC inspired turkey BBQ was his love for authentic NC pork BBQ but his awareness of the health consequences of the indulgence. While Joe was passionate about the venture he constantly thought about closing the business due to his desire to live out retirement. In a serendipitous manor, Mike N., a chemical engineer turned businessman was in the process of moving his family back to NC from a consulting job in Memphis Tennessee where by a mere bet, he competed in the Memphis in May World BBQ Competition. Mike and the team placed higher than many well known pitmasters. Despite Mike’s successful career in the corporate sector, he decided to follow his passion subsequently purchased the few remaining assets from Joe’s business and launched Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ. The mission of Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ is to provide delicious tasty southern inspired fare while supporting overall health.
Our Specialty
We offer wholesome, delicious, unique comfort foods through many different avenues. You can catch us at the restaurant, favorite festival or fair, and soon-to-be at your local grocery stores. If you have an event that that you think we should attend, let us know! We are America’s favorite comfort food!.
We slow-smoke whole turkeys exclusively over hickory wood. BBQ is something that should not be rushed for it to reach its fullest potential. We serve only the choicest birds raised here in NC along with the freshest side dishes. Our authentic menu and atmosphere create a truly enjoyable experience.
Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ’s tender, tasty Turkey BBQ is the talk of the town. We have an exciting unique menu and always developing more options since we get really creative with our turkeys.
Our authentic menu and atmosphere create a truly enjoyable experience.
Be Audacious!!!
Yes, we have the audacity to be in the BBQ business in NC and not have any pork in our store!!!
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I love the new look of the site!
Thanks for the feedback!
Finally a B.B.Q concept here in Greensboro, NC. That is Healthy and creative GOOD JOB!
Your morning segment on Wfmy2, 11/26/14 : How ro pick, clean and prep your bird was extremely helpful! I always thought that the “Pop UP” signaled the bird was ready to serve! Maybe that is why I always have to slice the bird and re-cook and run the risk of over- cooked and dry meat!! This year I will be ordering the entire Thanksgiving Dinner with all the “fixins” plus Big E’s homemade sweet potato pie from Hickory Tree BBQ! We will see you soon. Thanks Mike and Cheri Neal !!!
THE BEST BEST BEST TURKEY BBQ I’VE EVER HAD!! 🙂 WOW! U HAVE A NEW FAN & SUPPORTER IN SHELBY J. My Mom Mamie Luvs the Smoked Turkey Wings & I’m totally Luvin the Chopped Turkey BBQ and the Jalapeno Turkey Dip! It will be the “star” of my Superbowl Party!! Yaaaay! Go Go Greensboro & Go Hickory Tree BBQ!!! I wish U much Success in giving folks a HEALTHY alternative that is still SO YUMMY! 🙂 *SHELBY J
i have the Alpha-Gal allergy. i was biten by a lone star tick and i’m now allergic to all mammal meat. i’ve had some good chicken bbq, but now turkey!? i live up in martinsville, va. will get down there asap. i’m in a private face book group that share the allergy. ppl are sharing ideas all the time. i hope we can share the word! dean
Hi Dean, I’m surprised about the number of people with this allergy. So glad that we are an alternative for people who can’t consume mammal meat. Not sure if I can make it too long without some good ‘cue! Hope to see you soon.
Had their famous “crack & Cheese” at the Dixie Classic fair and it was amazing!!
So glad that you enjoyed our product! Hope to see you back in the restaurant soon!
WHEN I TELL YOU THIS IS THE BEST BBQ I’ve ever had that would be an understatement!! My 1st experience was 9/26/15 at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem….OMG I was hooked!!! Each game since then I have looked for your truck. That TURKEY BBQ sandwich and that SMOKED TURKEY LEG had me DANCING IN MY BLEACHER SEAT…LOL 🙂 <3!!! I have had many of smoked turkey legs BUT NOTHING as SUCCULENT as the one I had that day. I will be traveling down this weekend and if the truck isn't there I am making it my business to find your restaurant. Thank you for a QUALITY PRODUCT and for having the AUDACITY :-)! #GoDeacs #OCHOsMAMA
So glad that you enjoyed our product! Hope to see you back soon!
I look forward to trying your food!! I saw the segment on FOX 8 about your business.
MUST TRIES are definitely CRACK N CHEESE and HUGE smoked TURKEY leg! WOWZAAAAASsssss. Amazing stufff! Keep up the great work.
The food here is oh so good
I love the smoked wings.
I haven’t had BBQ that’s tasted as good as yours since testing positive for Alpha Gal in 2013. You were, hands down, my favorite food at the NC State Fair. Love, Love, Love the Turkey BBQ. Thank you!! ??
Sandra Gibson
Thank you for visiting us there! Hope to see you back at the fair this year and feel free to stop by our restaurant!!!
Hello! I had the pleasure of enjoying one of your turkey barbecue sandwiches at the Peak City Pig Fest last weekend. Saying it was delicious is an understatement; the sandwich was the best I have ever eaten. I foresee trips to Greensboro in my future. Thank you for providing an A+ product.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope to see you soon.
Oh LAWD!!!!! I’m addicted to crack n cheese…thank y’all for waiting for me erthang was D Lish Us!!!
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Yay!!! I’ve been lamenting no beef bbq here in Triad to speak of. It’s all pigs and we don’t eat pigs!!!! Can’t wait to try!!!
Hope to see you soon!!!