Awesome little quiet place and wonderful food and service! We loved the food . I had the Rueben…read moresandwich and my husband had the burger . We definitely will go back here .

Pretty dirty inside and food isn't very good but it's a cool place to hang out and watch a game.read more

It absolutely blows my mind that I can request lean brisket and you can still be clueless enough to…read moreslice meat from the fat cap and attempt to serve this. Please teach your meat cutters the difference. It goes in one ear and out the other. I deal with this issue each and every time I eat there. I love the food, it's occasionally salty but who doesn't get a little heavy handed at times? Please fix this issue with your guys and I'll continue coming once sometimes twice a week.

Has a EV charging station!…read more Service with a country smile! If you're in College Station and craving Texas barbecue, Cooper's is worth the stop! The burnt ends were tender, lightly smoky, and packed with flavor. One thing I really appreciated is that every meat ordered by the pound comes with pinto beans, onions, pickles, your choice of sweet or savory BBQ sauce, and white or wheat bread--a nice touch that rounds out the meal. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and there's plenty of seating, making it a great place for groups, families, or friends to gather. We'll definitely be back!

If you don't know, Rudy's, it's synonymous with Texas fast barbecue. It's not fast food, and it's…read morenot bad barbecue, it's just decent barbecue fast. You're not gonna find anything exotic on their menu, you're gonna find the barbecue basics. Brisket, turkey, sausage. What they're known for is quick service and their sauce. Rudy's has two different kinds of sauces to make you happy with whatever you end up getting. Unlike a lot of other places, you can order by the quarter pound if you like. They don't force you to buy a pound like some of the beaver themed restaurants out there. I grabbed some turkey and their jalapeño cheddar sausage and hit the road to Louisiana. It was a great lunch on the road. No arguments.

I will explain the 4 stars. I recalled the first time I went here, the food was really delicious,…read morewhich is why I returned. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and potato salad today. It was really about a 2.5 star, because despite the sauce I put on, the meat had a dry texture. I don't mean dried out, it was moist, but I guess maybe the particular piece of pork for the pulled pork that made it into my sandwich didn't have enough fat content or something? That's the texture I'm trying to describe, like it was moist but it wasn't "soft" if that makes sense. So the mouth feel was off and made the whole thing just not taste good. I couldn't really get the flavor except for the packaged bbq sauce which was "okay". The potato salad was very overpowering with a strong vinegar flavor. BUT... the reason this review still gets 4 stars is because of the friendly and helpful staff both at the front and back counters! I don't take that for granted. Sadly I don't always walk into a restaurant and get great friendly service. It made me feel good as a customer. I had an opposite experience with another barbecue competitor in town. So thank you Rudy's for your welcoming hospitality, and I will be back again. But I think I'll try something else next time.

I was SO EXCITED to find out that there is a Cookshack in College Station!…read more We stopped here for lunch on a Sunday before heading home. We were BLOWN AWAY by the number of college students, dressed in their Sunday's best, openly praying over their food before enjoying some awesome chicken. It was SO NICE TO SEE! We ordered a family meal (20 pieces), 2 sides of fries and a chicken sandwich meal. We paid around $40. Great value! The food came out quick and arrived hot and fresh. I had a slight "issue" where I thought my chicken wasn't fully cooked and the manager reassured me that it was just breading but happily remade my sandwich to give me peace of mind. I REALLY appreciated that. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, literally leaving "not a fry left behind." The size of my chicken on the sandwich was HUGE- had to be hanging off the roll by 2" on each side! Staff were phenomenal. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Love the laid back decor. Plenty of seating inside and some tables outdoors as well. Definitely recommend!

Really good! In fact, it's a contender for my favorite fried chicken in town. The only undecided…read morewinner so far is Mess Waffles. The Cookshack has a different vibe and feels more like a lunch or dinner spot, while Mess is the perfect breakfast place. Alright, who am I reviewing again? Right. The Cookshack has some great options, and my wife and I went for the Chicken & Waffles. I chose the hottest seasoning they had--pretty sure it was ghost pepper--and yeah, it was spicy but didn't make me miserable. There was a lot of food, and it definitely filled us up. My wife got mac n cheese with hers and really enjoyed every bite. The cashier was nice and attentive. The atmosphere is great for a lunch or dinner date. Plus, they have large booths, which we really appreciate.

I finally got to try Marfa! The food was fresh and flavorful. I tried the coconut shrimp tacos and…read morethe Texas Caviar was sooo good! Our server was friendly, helpful and efficient. The atmosphere is trendy and the menu has a unique selection of meals. I would definitely go again to try more foods & try some of the mixed drinks. So fun!

I really wanted to like this place but, for the price, it's just not anything to write home about…read more So let's start with the good: - cocktails and mocktails were tasty - calamari appetizer, jalapeño chicken fried steak and the halibut dishes were tasty But that's where it ends. My son ordered the scallops and to say they were gritty was an understatement. And the service...well when we could flag our waitress down we got service. Otherwise she was nowhere to be found. My husband flagged down another waitress after we had been sitting there for 15 minutes without any water or drinks. We also had to flag her down for the check. Considering the price tag for the night, I expected the service to be better.

The food is pretty standard for what you get. The prices are also cheaper than the other BBQ places…read morearound here. The workers are very kind and great!! 1/2 lb beef: The meat is not very juicy or fatty at all. I do prefer more fatty beef but this was more on the lean side. There was a decent smoky flavor to it despite it being more lean. The barbecue sauce is definitely very tangy and not my favorite. Mac and Cheese: This is a pretty standard mac and cheese. It is a little bland but it definitely neutralizes the tangy nature of the bbq sauce. It is similar to many mac and cheeses from BBQ restaurants. It isn't very cheesy though!

Jesus baby lord. This BBQ slaps…read more Juicy, tender, pull-off-the-bone goodness--the kind of BBQ that reminds you why Texas doesn't mess around. Everything tasted fresh, smoky, and done right. Exactly what you want when you're in College Station. No gimmicks. Just damn good BBQ. Would absolutely go back.

Mixed review on first impression!…read more First thing I saw was a handwritten sign on the door that said cash and cards only. What does that mean? No gift cards or no paper checks? ‍ So I walk in the two guys behind the case immediately assist me and ask what I'm interested in. Tell me about the Aggie Special and fix me up! I pay them and walk over to fix my tea where I pass by the pickle onion and sauce bar covered in gnats!! Fortunately I had ordered my food to go, so I turned a blind eye! The block of cheese was TERRIBLE--tasted like old sharp cheese that had been sitting in a bbq joint. Eww. I also was not a fan of the bbq sauce--it was super sweet like ketchup.... But the sausage and brisket was GREAT! And it's a bbq place, so they a 3 star review!

Stopped at C&J Barbecue in College Station on my way home from Conroe…read more The service was excellent. The staff were friendly and offered suggestions, and the manager even stopped to visit with me. 9/10 for service. For the food, the brisket had a nice peppery crust, but the flavor itself was pretty average. 5/10. The pork ribs were dry on the outside and better on the inside, but still nothing that really stood out. 4/10. They had regular, spicy, and gold BBQ sauces, and overall I'd give the sauces a 7/10. The sides were where C&J really surprised me. The cheesy mashed potatoes were very good (8/10), but the corn on the cob was incredible. I'm not even sure exactly what seasoning and sauce they put on it, but it might be the best corn I've ever had. Easy 10/10. I finished with the berry cobbler. The berry filling wasn't my favorite, but they were generous with the crust, which I really appreciated. Too many places give you mostly filling with hardly any crust. 8/10. My entire meal was under $26, which I thought was pretty reasonable for everything I got. Overall: 6.5/10. The meats didn't quite hit the mark for me, but the excellent service and sides--especially that corn--made the stop worthwhile.

All I can say is WOW. I had a 3 meat BBQ plate (sliced brisket, ribs, sausage) with mac and cheese…read moreand cabbage and collard greens. Everything was so unbelievably good. The greens were the best I've EVER had. The mac and cheese was fantastic (creamy and just the perfect amount of cheesy). The ribs just fell off the bone. Seriously, I think I could have just yelled at it and scared it off... Sausage.... It was spiritual. And the brisket. Just the right amount of smoke and you can cut it with a plastic spoon. Seriously. And the ladies manning the counter. They are amazing and just make you smile. If you're in the College Station area, do yourself a favor and stop by.

Yeah, it's good food! I love soul food and Lamar & Niki's was a great find! They are conveniently…read morelocated on Texas Ave. between Bryan and College Station. The restaurant is simple and unassuming. The tables and floors are worn which gives the place a homey and warm feel. The lady behind the counter was pleasant and helpful. What you see is what you get here! So, Lamar and Niki's has different specials for different days of the week. Today it was smothered chicken and smothered pork. I also had black-eyed peas, green beans and cornbread. Everything was delicious! I will definitely be back to try more of their specials. I am so glad I stumbled across them and appreciate their contribution to our community!

A great little family-oriented place just far enough out of a major college town that you don't…read morehave to deal with a bunch of students. Note that this is a working gas station/convenience store and the kitchen is only open until 3:00 p.m. on Mon-Thurs and is closed on Sunday. Though you can buy snacks and gas when the kitchen is closed. They smoke their own BBQ and have tremendous burgers. Their hand made onion rings are probably in the top 5 I've ever had in Texas.

Update 6-22-2023: Lowered my rating from 5 to 3. Frank's brisket is nothing like it used to be…read more The last two times I've eaten here it has been very greasy, very fatty, and pretty-much tasteless. If this just happened once, I wouldn't mention it. But since it happened twice in a row, I would no longer recommend them. My rating below is from 2 years ago, and it has consistently been good for two years until recently. Not sure what changed, but something has. Frank's Country Store & BBQ is a hidden gem in the BCS area. Let me say right off the bat, as a native Texan who has eaten at a majority of the Texas Top-50 Barbecue joints, I judge all barbecue joints by their brisket. In Texas brisket is king, and if you can't smoke a brisket properly, you might as well hang it up. I really could care less about sides, as basically anything will do. And, I do like to try some sausage in most of Texas' good barbecue joints, as a lot of towns have different sausage recipes. I assume Frank's uses Slovacek sausage, since it's the king sausage of the BCS area. Frank's has some GREAT BRISKET! Nothing more to say.

We checked out iWON Korean BBQ & Hot Pot for the first time and had a great time. My biggest tip:…read moreget both the hot pot and the KBBQ for your first time. We rolled in as a group of three with split preferences -- two hot pot fans and one BBQ fan -- and ordering both kept everyone satisfied and let us enjoy the best of both sides. The selection is the highlight. Tons of appetizers and meats, and they were all amazing: fresh, varied, and fun to cook and customize at the table. Fair warning though - take it easy, because there's a ton of food and it's easy to overdo it early. Pacing yourself is the move. Everything was delicious and the staff were genuinely nice, which made the interactive cook-it-yourself setup easy even on a first visit. Great spot for a group hangout. Solid 5/5. We'll be back!

I honestly really love this place and we've been here a lot BUT this time around no one - and I…read moremean no one - had their little fans on above the grills to suck up the smoke from the grills. The air was so thick and as someone with asthma it was hard for me to sit through the meal. It was really unfortunate because I love this place! I'm not sure if I'll be back since it seemed to impact my health a lot. Food was delicious, and service was excellent. They've added some new items like enoki mushrooms and other traditional Korean/japanese items to the hotpot bar which was really nice. Making our own sauce is always fun too.