Local Joe's at Cave Spring — Restaurant in Cave Spring

Even though we only live a mile away, this was our first visit to Local Joe's. I'm not a meat-eater, but my husband had really been wanting to try it after being able to smell it all over town. The smokey BBQ pit fragrance lured him in!

Right away we thought the place was very cute and loved the cozy feel inside. It was a blast from the past to think that this building was the tiny post office in town when I was a child. The decor is cheerful and not overwhelming. We were glad there were no loud TVs playing, like so many restaurants have these days. The blues music they had on was pleasant and fit the theme.

We were a little surprised and disappointed that there is no kid's menu. It would've been nice to have more options for our daughter, like maybe a basic grilled cheese sandwich or something like that. She had the nachos and enjoyed them, but said the cheese was a little spicy for her. (It wasn't too spicy for an adult though.) She also had a side of macaroni and wanted to get more, but they were sold out shortly after we had gotten our order.

My husband loved his BBQ pork sandwich and was happy they had Texas Pete on every table. I was a little surprised they didn't have different types of BBQ sauces on the tables to chose from, or even when ordering...it is the basic barbecue sauce, not the vinegar style. This wasn't a big deal, but wanted to mention it in case different sauces are your thing.

I just ordered some sides for myself. I wish there had been a "veggie plate" option, but I had to individually order the sides. The potato salad was absolutely delicious...some of the best I've ever had! I also had baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and vinegar slaw. It was all great, although I wish the cabbage had been chopped up a little bit more in the slaw. I also took a chance and got a bowl of Brunswick stew. It was a little too thick and meaty for me, but my husband liked it, so we brought it home for him. I also got an additional side of potato salad and baked beans to take home, because they were so yummy!

The staff were super friendly and efficient the entire time we were there. The restaurant is very clean and pleasant and I recommend trying it, especially if you love BBQ! Oh, they also have some desserts and baked goods that looked really good. I was too full, but we will have to get some of that next time. Happy to have this little place so close to home in our...

I stopped here to get some bbq while passing through town. All I ordered was a bbq sandwich with a small side of mac and cheese. I was waiting for over 25 minutes for my food. People that came in behind me were getting their food before me! Needless to say I was pissed. When I asked the lady about my order, she just mumbled something and reached behind her and gave me my bag. No apologies for making me wait or anything. She acted like she could care less that my food was cold. She also never gave me my to-go sauce too. How can someone who works in the head of the restaurant be so naive about someone’s order like that? It’s not like I was hiding in the bathroom, I was sitting right next to the front desk! Also while I was waiting, they were setting up a bingo tournament. The people setting everything up would not acknowledge my existence and kept acting like they were gonna hit me while moving chairs around. Overall very displeased with this place. Not worth the drive due to...

This place looks real cute in pictures; you'd think this was a genuine southern BBQ restaurant, well you would be WRONG! It takes more than DECENT food and some cute pictures to make people want to return to an establishment, after seeing the way the MANAGEMENT treats their employees saying things such as " F them kids we don't need em" MAKES ME SICK, you hire these young adults. Make them work multiple double shifts and then yell and cuss them WITH CUSTOMERS AROUND to hear and see is appalling! These kids are from ages 17-23 being treated like trash, and when the manager is mad they make them do so much extra, and expect them to smile in the customers faces. REAL southern food is made from love, in establishments where employees are treated KINDLY! Not this disgusting excuse for a business. GOOD LUCK replacing them kids, cause I promise you wont speak to...