Backdraft Bbq - Gate City

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Backdraft Bbq

Backdraft Bbq
4.6 / 5 (29 reviews)

Description

Backdraft BBQ is a traveling food truck dishing up classic, smoked Southern barbecue—brisket, pulled pork with tangy mustard sauce, ribs and chicken—with standout sides like mac and cheese that often sells out. Meats are smoked low and long for tender, flavor-packed plates. A weekly schedule guides fans to breweries, parking-lot stops and events; catering is available and both cash and cards are accepted. Expect casual, grab-and-go service and limited menus at busy events.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Whitney

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 29 reviews
whitney-m-cat4
07.11.2023

My husband had the pulled pork sandwich and really enjoyed it, especially the mustard BBQ sauce. We didn't try anything else, but the dishes that other patrons ordered looked delicious.

eddie-m-bush1
07.11.2023

This place serves some of the best BBQ I've ever had! I really wish they had a larger sandwich option; I always feel a bit awkward ordering two sandwiches. Also, homemade French fries would be an amazing addition to the menu, even if they were priced higher!

kevin-h-vine44
07.11.2023

Schedule posted weekly. Mobile food truck!! Catering, etc. Awesome Q, brisket and chicken. Sides are delicious and the Mac, when it's available, is out of this world! Sells out first!

whitney-m-2
07.11.2023

My husband had the pulled pork sandwich and really loved the mustard barbecue sauce. We didn't sample anything else, but the dishes other diners ordered looked tempting.

bob-m-weed26
07.11.2023

I had the opportunity to try Backdraft at a local food truck day in Johnson City, TN. The food is everything I had heard from others just suburb BBQ. I had the sliced brisket sandwich with cole slaw. The taste is still with me. I wish they were in the area more often although I hear that make it to Atlantic Ale House on occasion so I will be on the lookout. I really hope to try much more of the menu .. the food truck event is not the best way to fully experience a food truck menu as they keep a limited menu due to the size of the crowd and need to quickly deliver food. I will be on the lookout for return visit!! I think they visit YeeHaw Brewery in Johnson City as well on occasion. Here is their twitter if you want to try them out as well. @backdraft_bbq Bravo Backdraft and congrats on your opening .. hope you do extremely well!!!

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You can use the WLAN of the place at no extra cost.

You can also pay for your meals with the common credit cards.

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