We all know BBQ is a big deal in America, but definitely in the South. With the Fourth of July on the way, we all know plenty of people busting out the BBQ plates this holiday. One of the first things we do when we get a good plate of food is snap a photo for social media. Having an Instagrammable plate is one of the best parts of finding a new spot to eat at.
Lucky for us, YorkTest, did a study to find the most Instagrammable BBQ spots in the country. They used data from over 700 of the most popular BBQ spots throughout the country. They compared how many people tagged each restaurant to determine which was the most Instagrammable overall. The results might shock you or just make you hungry. Find out which North Carolina barbecue spot made the top 25 below. Check out 25 of America’s most Instagrammable barbecue spots!
25. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Chicago, Illinois - 14,300 Tagged Instagram Posts
24. Lockhart Smokehouse - Dallas, Texas - 14,300 Tagged Instagram Posts
23. Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar B Que - Long Beach, California - 14,600 Tagged Instagram Posts
22. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York City, New York - 14,800 Tagged Instagram Posts
21. Peg Leg porker - Nashville, Tennessee - 15,100 Tagged Instagram Posts
20. Central BBQ - Memphis, Tennessee - 15,100 Tagged Instagram Posts
19. The Pit Authentic Barbecue - Raleigh, North Carolina - 15,600 Tagged Instagram Posts
18. Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous - Memphis, Tennessee - 15,600 Tagged Instagram Posts
17. Slows Bar BQ - Detroit, Michigan - 16,500 Tagged Instagram Posts
16. Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ - Austin, Texas - 16,600 Tagged Instagram Posts
15. Lamberts Downtown - Austin, Texas - 17,300 Tagged Instagram Posts
14. Stiles Switch BBQ - Austin, Texas - 19,100 Tagged Instagram Posts
13. Jongro BBQ - New York City, New York - 19,700 Tagged Instagram Posts
12. COTE Korean Steakhouse - New York City, New York - 20,300 Tagged Instagram Posts
11. Pecan Lodge - Dallas, Texas - 20,700 Tagged Instagram Posts
10. Ellis Island BBQ - Las Vegas, Nevada - 21,300 Tagged Instagram Posts
9. Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint - Nashville, Tennessee - 22,200 Tagged Instagram Posts
8. Woodshed Smokehouse - Fort Worth, Texas - 23,400 Tagged Instagram Posts
7. Quarter’s Korean BBQ - Los Angeles, California - 23,700 Tagged Instagram Posts
6. Fox Bros. BBQ - Atlanta, Georgia - 25,300 Tagged Instagram Posts
5. Green Street Smoked Meats - Chicago, Illinois - 25,500 Tagged Instagram Posts
4. Kang Hodong Baekjeong - Los Angeles, California - 30,600 Tagged Instagram Posts
3. Terry Black’s Barbecue - Austin, Texas - 33,200 Tagged Instagram Posts
2. Rippy’s Bar & Grill - Nashville, Tennessee - 33,600 Tagged Instagram Posts
1. Franklin Barbecue - Austin, Texas - 63,200 Tagged Instagram Posts
What Are the Top Fast Food Fried Chicken Spots in North Carolina?
Alabama
- Church’s Chicken
- Chick-Fil-A
- Zaxby’s
- KFC
- Popeyes
@moribyan Sorry if you don’t like the word moist but that’s exactly what these biscuits are! Inspired by Church’s Chicken but better #foodtiktok #fyp #foryou
♬ Oh No - KreepaArizona
- Raising Cane’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
Arkansas
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- Raising Cane’s
- Zaxby’s
- KFC
@thewolfofeatstreet A KFC hack you didn’t know #Foodontiktok #dinnerparty #HomeCook #Foodie #FriedChicken #TakeOut
♬ Myself - BazziCalifornia
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Raising Cane’s
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
Colorado
- Raising Cane’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
@feast24seven Raising Cane’s hack. Do you eat your canes like this? #raisingcanes #foodhacks #fries #foodlover
♬ original sound - stickaforkinmeConnecticut
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
Delaware
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- New York Fried Chicken
Florida
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Zaxby’s
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
Georgia
- Chick-Fil-A
- Zaxby’s
- Popeyes
- KFC
- Bojangles
Idaho
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
@feast24seven My favorite Chick-fil-A hack of all time. Mac and Cheese with waffle fries #foodhacks #chickennuggets #fries #macandcheese #wellness
♬ original sound - Hajar LarbahIllinois
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- KFC
- Raising Cane’s
- Church’s Chicken
Indiana
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Zaxby’s
- Church’s Chicken
Iowa
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
Kansas
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Raising Cane’s
- Church’s Chicken
Kentucky
- Bojangles
- Chick-Fil-A
- Zaxby’s
- KFC
- Popeyes
@magnoliamegan First time visiting Bojangles #northcarolina #bojangles #919 #ncfood #ncfoodie #raleighdurham #raleighfood #biscuits #sweettea #southernfoodie
♬ Good Day - Nappy RootsLouisiana
- Raising Cane’s
- Popeyes
- Chick-Fil-A
- Church’s Chicken
- KFC
Maine
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Church’s Chicken
@eezly.com Incredibly Tasty #eezly #eezlyhack #fyp
♬ edamame - bbno$Maryland
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- KFC
- Bojangles
Massachusetts
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
Michigan
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
@grubspot Is Chick-fil-A over or underrated?😳 #grubspot #chickfila #chicken #cheese #food #foodtiktok
♬ Angeleyes (Sped Up Version) - tuna (SVT HOT)Minnesota
- Chick-Fil-A
- Raising Cane’s
- KFC
- Popeyes
Mississippi
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- Raising Cane’s
- KFC
- Zaxby’s
Missouri
- Chick-Fil-A
- Raising Cane’s
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
@thecaitway these are 👌🏾😮💨 “chiefs kiss” Don’t forget your Ranch Dipping 😍😩 @Chick-fil-A PSL #chickfilahacks #foodtiktok #viral
♬ Love You So - The King Khan & BBQ ShowMontana
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Chick-Fil-A
Nebraska
- Raising Cane’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
@hellthyjunkfood This is NOT on the menu 😱 #raisingcanes #foodhacks #lifehack
♬ original sound - HellthyJunkFoodNevada
- Raising Cane’s
- Popeyes
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Church’s Chicken
New Hampshire
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
New Jersey
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Raising Cane’s
@just_us_the_duo chick fil a hack #chickfila #foodhacks #fypシ #foodtok #chickfilabowl
♬ Buttercup - Jack StauberNew Mexico
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Church’s Chicken
- Popeyes
New York
- Church’s Chicken
- Popeyes
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
@jakeceja Church’s Chicken just changed the game with the new Texas Tenders 'N Shrimp collection #ChurchsPartner #OnlyAtChurchs #ad
♬ original sound - JakeyboyNORTH CAROLINA
- Chick-Fil-A
- Bojangles
- Zaxby’s
- KFC
- Popeyes
North Dakota
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Bojangles
- Chick-Fil-A
- Church’s Chicken
Ohio
- Raising Cane’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
https://www.tiktok.com/@therealnylax2/video/7012760119842852102?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7070921411158410798
Oklahoma
- Zaxby’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- Raising Cane’s
- KFC
- Popeyes
Oregon
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
@rydils Chick-fil-A Healthy Options 💪🏽 #fyp #health #chickfila #healthy #fitness #weightloss
♬ follow tj_yeslad - Tik TokerPennsylvania
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
- Bojangles
Rhode Island
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
South Carolina
- Church’s Chicken
- Zaxby’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
@hellthyjunkfood We decided to order a bucket of popcorn 🍿 chicken 🐔 @KFC and the result was glorious #kfc #foodhacks #fyp #lifehack
♬ original sound - HellthyJunkFoodSouth Dakota
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Chick-Fil-A
Tennessee
- Raising Cane’s
- Zaxby’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
@zaxbys comment with what you got #zaxbys
♬ Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazyTexas
- Raising Cane’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
- Church’s Chicken
- KFC
Utah
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Zaxby’s
- Popeyes
@lovetram Reply to @gfbekillin can someone tag me in a zaxby’s vid pls? I need to see how good it is #fried #chicken #raisingcanes #friedchicken #TubiTaughtMe
♬ original sound - Hashtag KarenagVermont
- KFC
Virginia
- Chick-Fil-A
- KFC
- Popeyes
- Bojangles
- Zaxby’s
Washington
- Popeyes
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Church’s Chicken
@alexis.frost The jalapeños make this sandwich . mrsfrost mrsbloom popeyes chickensandwich fastfood foodhack foodtiktok tiktokfood foodie foodontiktok foodies
♬ original sound - Ms. FrostWest Virginia
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
Wisconsin
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
- Popeyes
Wyoming
- KFC
- Chick-Fil-A
@gidsgids #ad Delicious foods I eat on my days off. #KFC #partner #ad #KFCSecretMenuHacks
♬ Secret Menu - KFC Hack Pack