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Old Joe’s BBQ

Stockach, Germany

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Old Joe’s BBQ

Old Joe's BBQ is a smokehouse run from a food truck in Stockach, with a small American-style diner beside it. Smoked brisket, pulled pork and ribs come off in-house smokers, and the sides are made on site.

Highlights

  • Smoked brisket and pulled pork
  • Offset smokers in the backyard
  • Homemade coleslaw and potato salad

Good to know

  • Food is ordered and collected at the food truck
  • Busy from about 6 pm, with waits common
  • Small indoor diner and outdoor benches

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