Pork and brisket · Durham smokehouse
The Original Q Shack
A long-running Durham smokehouse serving barbecue, brisket, and scratch-made sides since 2003.
Visit
- Hours
Closed Mon
- Tue–Thu11am–8pm
- Fri–Sat11am–9pm
- Sun11am–3pm
- MonClosed
Double-check hours before you drive.
- Style
- Both traditions
- Address
- 2510 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
- Phone
- (919) 402-4227
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Before you go
- Closed Monday. Sunday closes mid-afternoon.
- Call ahead for catering or large takeout orders.
- University Drive parking is easiest off-peak.
About this stop
The Original Q Shack has smoked pork, brisket, and scratch sides on University Drive since 2003.
It is a long-running Durham smokehouse for plates that sit between Carolina pork and Texas-leaning brisket.
Last checked Nov 6, 2026.
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