SideHack BBQ and Ice Cream
Hours
In celebration of Independence Day, our restaurant will be closed on Thursday, July 4th
We will be in the parade with our own float.
Open today from 11 AM to 9 PM, and we’ll be back to serve you on Friday at our usual opening time of 11 AM.
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting The Hellbenders on June 8, and look forward to welcoming them back in the future!
Local musicians interested in performing at SideHack BBQ are encouraged to reach out via our Musicians Contact Page.
SideHack BBQ Legend
Chef/Owner Brian Johns is a local guy, raised just a few miles down the road in Evans City.
He began his culinary career in 1995 as a short-order line cook and student in the vo-tech culinary arts program. He then earned his associate degree from PA Culinary in 1999.
Since that time, Brian has gained experience in many levels of the industry. He began his career as an apprentice at The Balsams 5-star Grand Resort Hotel in New Hampshire, where he honed his foundational skills. He then advanced to a shift manager position at USA Gourmet in Pittsburgh, further developing his leadership abilities. Brian continued to build his resume as a pastry chef at Highland Country Club in Westview, showcasing his culinary skills, and later served as a sous chef at Hartner’s Restaurant in Cranberry, where he refined his expertise in kitchen operations and team management.
Next, Brian took on the role of store manager at Pizza Roma Shadyside, applying his extensive experience in a new context. Capitalizing on this diverse background, he became a founding partner at Goodfello’s Pizza, Pasta & Grille in 2009. Throughout these varied roles, Brian has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and a versatile skill set, positioning him as a valuable asset in the culinary industry.
In early 2023, he decided to pursue his dream of opening a motorcycle-themed BBQ & ice cream place to serve the local community where he was raised. Brian is proud to be part of the wonderful group of small businesses that call Butler County home.
He hopes to make SideHack BBQ & Ice Cream a staple of this community and serve quality creations to you all for many years to come!
SideHack BBQ Legend
Chef/Owner Brian Johns is a local guy, raised just a few miles down the road in Evans City.
He began his culinary career in 1995 as a short-order line cook and student in the vo-tech culinary arts program. He then earned his associate degree from PA Culinary in 1999.
Since that time, Brian has gained experience in many levels of the industry. He started as an apprentice at The Balsams 5-star Grand Resort Hotel in New Hampshire and then became a shift manager at USA Gourmet in Pittsburgh. He continued to build his resume as a pastry chef at Highland Country Club in Westview, and later as a sous chef at Hartner’s Restaurant Cranberry.
Eventually, Brian took on the role of store manager at Pizza Roma Shadyside. With his extensive experience, he went on to become a founding partner at Goodfello’s Pizza, Pasta & Grille in 2009.
In early 2023, he decided to pursue his dream of opening a motorcycle-themed BBQ & ice cream place to serve the local community where he was raised. Brian is proud to be part of the wonderful group of small businesses that call Butler County home.
He hopes to make SideHack BBQ & Ice Cream a staple of this community and serve quality creations to you all for many years to come!
What Folks Are Saying
The SideHack Mission
Our goal is to serve simple, high-quality, homemade food at reasonable prices. We strive to be a friendly neighborhood place where everyone can come to enjoy a great meal or cool treat in a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere. We acknowledge the importance of working with other local businesses, schools, and organizations in an effort to make our community a great place to live. We look forward to being a staple of Jackson Township and our surrounding towns for many years to come!