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    Cole's Bar-B-Q

    2.9 (155 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Guy H.

    No! Don't Go. Simple as that, but....that being said,of course, there's a story. After being suspicious of what I was about to recieve ( after ordering) a regular customer confirmed to me,the original owner that built the business sold. So change of ownership probably equals disappointment. You've been warned

    Sure enough great Bar B Que. Quaint atmosphere, great food. I say Give them a try. Has fast food speed but much better food.

    Grey brisket and supermarket sausage.
    Matt S.

    If you like to pay $100 for oven cooked, dry and grey brisket and supermarket sausage, this is the place for you. Also, no bread, no jalapeños, no onion and they were out of most sides. What garbage. Don't eat here.

    Chopped beef and fresh fried okra!
    Gigi E.

    Boy, I looked out today foodies! Top beef sandwich five dollars of course I added fresh fried okra and I am not disappointed anytime you're coming back from Houston or the nether area stop by Cole's BBQ, inside the Shell station on the north east side of 45

    Reeses plant butter cookie from heaven !
    Renee D.

    Best French fries in the world ! Omg I love the fries Worth stopping in just for fries ! Bbq pork was good too The home made giant cookies were to die for ! The reeses peanut butter cup giant cookie is the best I've ever had ! I love this place !

    BBQ Brisket grilled cheese
    Laura P.

    We stopped here for lunch on the way back from College Station, and are we glad we did! Coles is charming, with a surprising selection of vintage and gourmet sodas on one side of an old gas station, and an expansive assortment of BBQ rubs and sauces on the other. In between though is where the magic happens: the barbecue counter!! We got the chopped BBQ Grilled cheese sandwich, and it was TO DIE FOR! served up hot and gooey on perfectly crispy grilled Texas toast, you can order this sandwich with or without BBQ sauce. We will definitely make this our go-to BBQ stop on the way to College Station from now on. 5 amazing gas station BBQ stars!

    2 meat-Sliced Brisket & Turkey.
    Phillip D.

    The folks were friendly and fast providing service. Unfortunately that is the highlight. There are lots of different takes on Texas Barbecue and people can argue over their favorites. I was not a fan. The beans were good. The potato salad was bland and even the turkey was fatty. I asked for lean brisket but it was fatty and did not have much smoke. I was unimpressed with the meat quality and the amount of smoking applied to it. I know times are tough. I wish this business success and prosperity. I hope I came on an off day. Please try Cole's and make your own decision. It wasn't for me.

    Pulled Pork Sandwich with sauce, pickles, jalapeños, & onions
    Susie R.

    I just don't know.... I've not made up my mind yet about Texas BBQ. I'm from North Ga and I swear we have the best BBQ! I travel GA, TN, AL, SC, NC, TX & LA a lot and I am always on the look out for for good BBQ. The best I've found have always been the ones off the beaten path or like Cole's sharing a convenience space. Billboards for Cole's started outside of Dallas so I believe I expected something a little different. Cole's prices are high compared to what I'm used to but it may be necessary to pay for all that advertising signage. $9.95 for a pulled pork sandwich including condiments (pickles, jalapeños, & onions). For a couple dollars extra, you have the choice of a fountain drink or a variety of in store sodas, colas or drinks from Mexico. The selection is pretty impressive! There are some dessert options at the counter...big cat head cookies, fudge, puddings and cheesecake (maybe?). It's an experience (no regrets stopping) but not as good as I would have liked it to be. Very messy.. my bun was soaked after my first bite and with no napkins, sitting in the car, I was wearing the sauce before I finished. The meat was tender...a good thing... and the sauce is not sweet or hot but has a peppery taste that is not unpleasant but definitely not as good as a vinegar based sauce. I give it an "it's aw'wight" not wanting to dissuade anyone from trying. To each their own when it comes to good BBQ. It just doesn't make 'MY' Top 10 or 20.

    Brisket, sausage Frito Pie
    HaveUBeenHere H.

    Every time we head out to Houston we make a pit stop at Cole's BBQ in Fairfield Texas (off 45) they have the BEST Frito Pie in Texas. LORD knows I've had my fair share of different Frito Pies: Cousins BBQ in Fort Worth, Tx--Viteks in Waco, Tx--Mike Anderson's in Dallas, Tx and Cole's which in my book is #1!! If you're looking for moist, tender, mouth watering brisket with sausage and beans with all the fixings then this is it!!! They're located inside of a Shell Gas Station off highway 45 in Fairfield, Texas. Now the one thing I will say they need to do better with is get rid of or teach the white guy taking orders how to approach customers. This guy is rude and has zero people skills, he needs to have his butt in the back cleaning up or something. The other staff associates are very friendly and welcoming---the African American man chopping the meat is kinder then the order taker. These restaurants need to know that we the CONSUMERS have a choice where we can spend our hard earned dollar and when I come into an establishment--I expect to be greeted with a smile NOT an attitude!!! I can go spend my money somewhere else where it will be welcomed!

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    3 months ago

    Still the best smoked Turkey and brisket. Delicious and so tender. Generous servings.

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