Grandpa's Kitchen

Welcome to Grandpa's Kitchen, a beloved family-owned BBQ restaurant nestled in the heart of Littleton, North Carolina. Since opening its doors on January 17, 1997, this hidden gem has been serving what countless customers call the best down-home cooking and barbecue in the South. Founders Jeffery Allen Mills and his wife Jonnell returned to their hometown area to raise their children close to family, bringing with them a vision inspired by faith and a commitment to treating every guest like family. The menu features tender, fall-off-the-bone BBQ pork, chicken and turkey, served with classic Southern sides like string beans, fries, black eye peas, boiled potatoes and cold slaw. Don't miss their famous Pig Wing Plate, BBQ Pork Sandwich, and Grandma's irresistible banana pudding. Open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Grandpa's Kitchen also offers take-out and catering services for family gatherings and events. With a perfect 4-star rating from 368 reviews, visitors have traveled from as far as Buffalo, NY and across the country to taste their legendary barbecue. As the motto on their wall declares, they cook with all their heart, 'as working for the Lord, not for men.' Located at 149 E South Main Street in downtown Littleton.