Chubby's BBQ Opens New Restaurant in Downtown Kings Mountain

The popular food truck brings its smoked brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides to a permanent location.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:08pm

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Chubby's BBQ, a beloved local food truck, is opening a new brick-and-mortar restaurant at 238 S. Cherokee St. in downtown Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Owners Steven and Ashley Daniels plan to offer a menu of smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and classic Southern sides, while also keeping their food truck in operation. The new restaurant is moving into the former Skillet space and will start with limited hours before expanding to a full Monday through Saturday schedule in May.

Why it matters

The opening of Chubby's BBQ's new downtown location is a significant development for the Kings Mountain community, as it brings a popular local food business into a permanent storefront. This adds to the growing number of restaurants and small businesses revitalizing the downtown area along Cherokee Street, which has become a key commercial hub for the city.

The details

Chubby's BBQ first launched as a food truck after winning a local Brew & Que competition. Now, owners Steven and Ashley Daniels are opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 238 S. Cherokee St. in downtown Kings Mountain. The new restaurant will offer a menu of smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and classic Southern sides like smoked mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, and smoked cabbage. Chubby's plans to keep their food truck in operation while the new kitchen finds its rhythm. The restaurant will start with limited hours, opening Thursday through Sunday for the first month, before shifting to a Monday through Saturday schedule in May.

  • Chubby's BBQ will open its new downtown Kings Mountain restaurant on April 9, 2026.
  • The restaurant will operate with limited hours, Thursday through Sunday, for the first month.
  • Beginning in May 2026, Chubby's will shift to a Monday through Saturday schedule.

The players

Chubby's BBQ

A local food truck that has become a favorite in the Cleveland County area, known for its smoked brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides.

Steven and Ashley Daniels

The owners of Chubby's BBQ who are opening the new brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Kings Mountain.

The Skillet

The previous business that occupied the 238 S. Cherokee St. space in downtown Kings Mountain, which Chubby's BBQ is now moving into.

Discover Kings Mountain

A local organization that highlights the growing number of restaurants and small businesses revitalizing the downtown area along Cherokee Street.

The Shelby Star

A local newspaper that interviewed Steven Daniels about Chubby's BBQ's decision to open a permanent location in downtown Kings Mountain.

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What they’re saying

“God has a plan for everything.”

— Steven Daniels, Owner, Chubby's BBQ

“In time, I want to expand beyond the core barbecue staples with daily specials and lighter plates like salmon.”

— Steven Daniels, Owner, Chubby's BBQ

What’s next

Chubby's BBQ plans to add breakfast service and daily specials like smoked meatloaf to the menu as the new restaurant settles in.

The takeaway

The opening of Chubby's BBQ's new downtown location is a testament to the revitalization of Kings Mountain's commercial district, as the popular local food truck brings its smoked meats and Southern comfort food to a permanent storefront. This addition to the growing number of restaurants and small businesses along Cherokee Street is expected to further strengthen the area as a key hub for the community.