Restaurant
Butterball BBQ
Shop 1/8-10 Clarke St, Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia
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Shop 1/8-10 Clarke St, Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia
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This Earlwood takeaway runs on glowing coals, soulful warmth, and generous plates piled high with Greek and Egyptian punch. Patrons head here for chicken thighs pulled straight off the spit, packed into warm pita with crunchy pickles, spicy chillies, and crisp golden fries. Everything is cooked fresh from scratch—from lemon potatoes and curried cauliflower to slabs of house-baked focaccia. Come Sunday morning, the smoke shifts street-side as skewers of souvlaki and crackling porchetta sizzle over open coals until sold out. Grab a perch outside with a frosty beer while Joey slices crisp-skinned pork onto springy bread.
- Sunday Street-Side BBQ: Skewers of lamb, pork, and chicken grill alongside crisp-skinned porchetta over outdoor coals until sold out.
- Scratch-Cooked Daily Specials: The kitchen preps daily from scratch, serving vibrant lemon potatoes, curried cauliflower, and house-baked focaccia.
- Charcoal Spit Feasts: Smoky rotisserie cuts arrive stacked into wraps or loaded snack packs with sharp pickles and golden chips.
What's On at Butterball BBQ
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Butterball BBQ
Why locals flock to Earlwood for authentic charcoal barbecue, weekend street grilling, and house-made specials.
Smoky Charcoal Mastery
Butterball grills whole cuts directly over burning coals, creating juicy meats balanced by crisp chips and tangy house pickles.
The chicken comes out perfectly smoky and juicy with that unmistakable charcoal flavour you just can’t get elsewhere.
Paul Kouppas Heaping Portions and Big Flavor
Wraps and loaded snack packs arrive piled high with grilled meats, golden fries, and zesty toppings that make every box exceptional value.
Big portion, great value but most importantly - delicious.
Hugh Open-Flame Sunday Street Spectacle
Every Sunday, charcoal pits fire up outside on the street, drawing lively crowds to watch whole meats and skewers sizzle over open coals.
I usually hate waiting in a queue, but in this case, just watching the team work their magic, is entertaining & exciting.
Linda Lambrini Kates Street-Side Souvlaki and Porchetta
Visitors enjoy tender souvlaki, kontosouvli, and fresh-carved porchetta served hot straight from the outdoor coals until sold out.
Came on a Sunday for the greek bbq, it was absolutely divine!
Francesco Fresh Daily Scratch Specials
Joey and Sandra cook from scratch every single morning, rotating the blackboard menu with Egyptian and Greek fusion creations.
Their menu changes daily, starting from scratch each morning, which keeps things exciting with new delicious options to try.
Stephen Rip Vibrant Greek-Egyptian Sides
Beyond classic chicken, diners discover unexpected scratch sides and house bakes like lemon potatoes, curried cauliflower, and fresh focaccia.
The food is a fusion of Egyptian and Greek flavors, making every single bite unique.
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Most popular items
Authentic charcoal meats, loaded gyros, and feast packs
Charcoal Chicken
Butterball BBQ Chicken is proper charcoal chicken, It’s the real deal. The chicken comes out perfectly smoky and juicy with that unmistakable charcoal flavour you just can’t get elsewhere.
Paul Kouppas Street-Side Souvlaki
The crowds descend for their cash-only street-side souvlaki, which on the day I dined, included chicken ($5/stick), pork ($6/stick) and, my favourite, lamb ($6/stick).
Jackie McMillan Loaded Gyros
Tried their fully loaded gyros, it's like the perfect hybrid of a gyros and a kebab. BBQ chicken thighs straight off the charcoal, packed into a wrap with crunchy pickles, spicy chillies, and hot chips.
Laurent Gamboa BBQ Chicken Snack Pack
Also had the BBQ chicken snack pack – generous portions of smoky grilled chicken and golden chips, again loaded up with those delicious pickles and chilli.
Laurent Gamboa
Other favorites
Signature sides and scratch-made accompaniments
Chips
And the chips? Crispy, golden, and amazing!
Paul Kouppas House-Baked Focaccia
The focaccia was to die for, oily, thick, fluffy and crispy.
Francesco Lemon Potatoes
The lemon potatoes were tender with a bright, zesty kick.
SideQuest Curried Cauliflower
The curried cauliflower added a wonderful warmth, while the pickled chilies and radish gave the perfect crunch and vinegar punch to cut through the rich meat.
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Beyond the menu
Thoughtful culinary craft and personal owner hospitality that elevate casual charcoal barbecue.
Re-Lighting Coals for Late Arrivals
When diners arrived just as the restaurant was closing with the coals already extinguished, the owners re-lit the charcoal barbecue specifically to prepare them a full meal from scratch after learning they had traveled from Kings Cross.
Street-Side Live Carving Floorshow
During the Sunday pop-up, owner Joey carves crisp-skinned porchetta and grills skewers over open coals right on the street footpath, greeting passersby by name in front of streetside tables.
House-Pickled Cuts & Scratch Vegetables
Sides and wraps are built around scratch-prepared Egyptian and Greek pairings, including tender lemon potatoes with zesty kick, curried cauliflower, and house-pickled chillies and radish to balance rich barbecue.
House-Baked Bakery & Scratch Specialties
To complement the barbecue cuts, thick house-baked focaccia is baked fresh and served crisp and fluffy, alongside fresh spinach pies and house-made maple-glazed fried chicken pieces.
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, daily rotating menus, and parking for your visit to Butterball BBQ.
Arrive Early for Sunday BBQ and Dinner
Arrive early for the Sunday outdoor barbecue and evening service, as popular cuts sell out quickly and queues can take up to an hour.
Check Daily Specials on Socials
Menu items and blackboard specials change daily from scratch, so monitor the shop's social media beforehand to see what is cooking.
Plan Parking Near Coles
Street parking directly out front can be tight during peak rushes; look for alternative parking spaces near the nearby Coles.
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