Best BBQ in College Station - Worth Every Mile! If you're…read morelooking for authentic Texas pit barbecue done right, Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in College Station is the real deal. I brought the whole family and we left stuffed, happy, and already planning our next visit. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender with that perfect smoky bark, and the burnt ends were absolute heaven,crispy, and packed with flavor. The sides were just as impressive: creamy, cheesy mac n' cheese that felt like a hug in a bowl, rich twice-baked potatoes loaded with all the good stuff, hearty beans with just the right sweetness and smoke, and everything complemented the meat beautifully. Save room for dessert because they do those right too. The banana pudding was silky, nostalgic perfection, and the cobblers were warm, fruity, and topped with that flaky crust and Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream that makes you want seconds. The service was outstanding and genuinely friendly from the moment we walked in. The staff made us feel welcome and took great care of our large group. The restaurant itself is fantastic , spacious indoor and outdoor seating, plus party rooms that make it ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, rehearsal dinners etc...or just a big Sunday lunch. Cooper's nailed every part of the experience: incredible food, warm hospitality, and a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere. This is Texas BBQ at its finest. We'll be back soon! I highly recommend bringing the whole crew! Rod Gray Cypress, TX

Took out lots of food recently ... Nice looking, large venue. Pit boss was friendly. Turkey, pork…read moreribs, and brisket all tasty, but the ribs were overcooked, so a bit dry. Very salty, but enjoyed the salt ... but not everyone will ... Loaded mashed potatoes were superb. Green beans good too. Peach cobbler was great. Pinto beans were include and good, a nice touch. I thought the prices were in line with today's BBQ prices. Really friendly staff overall and packaged the food nicely.

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.

Food quality was fine. Service was not. The guy that waited on us acted as if he was being forced…read moreto work and was not happy about it. It was a Saturday morning so maybe he just had a little too much fun Friday night. Kind of put a damper on the entire experience. I'll try out some of the other local BBQ places before going back to this Rudy's.

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 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.

Nice find just outside the TAMU. We wanted something different tonight and thought some Texas…read moreinspired food would be fun. The restaurant was in full swing when we walking in. Greater was very apologetic for not sitting us right away but told us a 5 -10 minute wait would help them better serve us. Well said and kitchen thanks you for not stacking tables. You can tell they have well trained staff. They kept up with the business. You could tell the kitchen expo was on point because everything came out together hot and freshly garnished. Well orchestrated firing, plating, and serving. We enjoyed everything but especially the appetizers (fried green tomatoes and calamari). Of course one person had to get the chicken fried steak. I had the salmon....we finished off everything it was so good.

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.

We didn't have to stand in line long to get meal. The servers were awesome and friendly. Clean and…read moreconvenient atmosphere. I got the Aggie special and it was delicious. There was enough food for 2 meals. I'm so glad we chose C& J for lunch. I will be going again!

Authentic Texas barbecue in Aggieland! The brisket and rib, ribs and pork belly, collard greens,…read moreranch beans were fantastic! Great hospitality, fast, affordable, and clean. Being asked where I was from before I opened my mouth made it all that more authentic!

While the food is worth 4 stars, the lack of customer service brings it down to a 3 star level…read more I'll talk food first, then customer service. I ordered the two meat plate with brisket and sliced pork belly. I loved the flavor of the pork belly. It was cooked well, and the outside had a savory, yet sweet taste that was so good. The brisket I had and the sausage and ribs my husband had were average and not memorable. The pickled onions helped them taste better. I appreciated the monthly side special - green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. Both were delicious and quite filling. My husband liked the mashed potatoes he selected. My child, who normally eats all the French fries first left quit a few, so I'm guessing the tenders tasted better. As for the customer service, hardly anyone behind the line or at the register looked like they wanted to be there. The girls at the register charged us for an extra cup although a small one came with the kid's meal. Then the music. I expected country music (even though I'm not a huge country music fan). Rock music was playing, and while I love Stone Temple Pilots, hearing "Creep" around Noon at a restaurant on a Sunday morning was different. If I come back to C&J's, I'll probably head to a different location.

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.

From the time you walk in, you just know this is going to be good! The friendly atmosphere, the…read moresmell of good food hits you & then the new found friends/family get to you! The food is home cooking at its best....mmmmm good! Bound to please the biggest doubters!

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.