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The Purple Pit Stop

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 559 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(559) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Carolina-Style BBQBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ BuffetKorean / Asian BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
The Purple Pit Stop
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Food Truck / Stand, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
559

What recent reviews say

Staff treat guests with patience and care, delivering made-to-order burgers loaded with flavor and signature toppings. The Purple Pit Stop pairs excellent burgers and fries with handmade sides and signature drinks, building a loyal base of repeat visitors who travel back specifically for the food and welcoming service.

Praised for
  • friendly, helpful staff
  • high-quality burgers
  • exceptional fries
  • handmade sides (mac and cheese bites)
  • quick service
  • special drinks (purple shake)
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Best for: Road-trippers and locals seeking high-quality burgers and handmade sides in a casual, welcoming spot.

Strengths

  • hand-crafted burgers with quality toppings
  • signature fries with special seasoning
  • handmade sides and shakes
  • staff remembers regulars and customizes orders

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Joanie mentioned by name as particularly attentive
  • Hand-blended purple shake with secret ingredients and signature color
  • Double BBQ burger comes with crispy exterior, soft inside, melted cheese, and bacon
  • Burgers made to order with customization (pork swapped for steak on request)
  • Operated as a food truck called Rolling Gourmet before becoming a brick-and-mortar location
  • Birria tacos, breakfast burritos, Philly burger, and sweet-n-hot burger among menu items

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.51 average across the 69 carolina-style bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 72
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
489
4
45
3
12
2
4
1
9

Contact

Address
205 Broadway Blvd SE, Polk City, FL 33868
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-20:00
Tuesday
11:00-20:00
Wednesday
11:00-20:00
Thursday
08:00-10:00, 11:00-20:00
Friday
08:00-10:00, 11:00-20:00
Saturday
08:00-11:00, 12:00-16:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Common questions

Do you customize orders?
Yes. Staff will swap proteins (pork for steak) and help you choose based on what you like.
What are the signature items?
The double BBQ burger, fries with unique seasoning, handmade mac and cheese bites, and the purple shake are standouts.
Is this the same place as Rolling Gourmet?
Yes, the business evolved from a food truck called Rolling Gourmet to its current location in Polk City.

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Last updated 2026-08-26