The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Vermont — 2026

We compared all 51 BBQ joints in Vermont on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Sparky's BBQ & GrillEssex Junction

(802) 871-5714 Website View listing

#2 · Mill River Brewing BBQ & SmokehouseSt Albans City Smokehouse

(802) 582-4182 Website View listing

#3 · Black Ember GrillWest Dover

(802) 464-7338 Website View listing

#4 · Bluebird BarbecueBurlington

(802) 448-3070 Website View listing

#5 · Black Diamond BBQMorristown

(802) 888-2275 Website View listing

#6 · Chicken Charlie's Rotisserie Grill & BBQSouth Burlington RibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(802) 862-1211 Website View listing

#7 · Mogul's Sports PubKillington

(802) 422-4777 Website View listing

#8 · Smokin' J's Marlboro VTBrattleboro

(802) 251-6067 Website View listing

#9 · Dino Bones BBQWaitsfield Pulled pork

(802) 371-9161 Website View listing

#10 · Curtis' All American Bar-Be-QuePutney

(802) 387-5474 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.