Francis Campbell's Quick Stop in Rembert, SC, is not fancy. In fact, it is not the kind of place where most folks would stop.
But isn't the best barbecue always found in these kinds of places?
Sure, you can find satisfying BBQ in fancy places and even good 'cue in comfortable spots, but don't you always find the region's hidden gems in those "hole-in-the-wall" types of places?
But, I feel confident in saying that many of you reading this wouldn't even think of stopping in if you didn't know what glory awaited you inside.
That is not an indictment of you; it's just human nature. But sometimes you take a chance, step out of your comfort zone, and discover something special.
Campbell's Quick Stop is just such a place.
(South Carolina’s barbecue scene is packed with legendary joints and hidden gems. See more BBQ restaurants in SC to discover where to go next in the state or find other great BBQ joints around Camden and Sumter.)
What are Folks Saying about Campbell's Quick Stop?
In her Google Review, Daddy's Girl 803 couldn't use enough exclamation points to, well...make her point:
Hash & Rice Is Delicious!! Mac & Cheese, Burgers, Quail, Chicken Wings, Collards, Barbecue, Potato Salad, Sweet Potato Pies, & Sweet Tea. Are Some of the Other Wonderful Items That Are Very Good!!!! Try It You Will Love The Down Home Cooking!!!
In his Yelp Review, Matt E echoes what we've said above about Campbell's Quick Stop:
Great place for good eats! Not much to look at, but don't let that dissuade you from going in. Wings are the best. Never had better cracklings either.
Co-founder and publisher of Destination BBQ and author of Going Whole Hog. Since 2012, he has covered South Carolina barbecue restaurants, history, and culture.
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