This is my favorite BBQ place in the Queen City. Simply put they have moxie, swagger, great service, and tremendous meats! Make sure to get your entree with sauce on the side, otherwise they will drench the plate with a custom sauce that is really good but is better in moderation. The fries are fresh cut and the story behind the place is golden. Its in a part of town that many people have forgotten about but still smokes a great rack of ribs and more! Highly recommended! read more

One of the best culinary experiences available in Springfield, Missouri. My first trip there was during my sophomore year of college. I think. My roommate and I made a whole experience out of it. We got a full slab of ribs and potato salad. The sandwiches are incredible too. Everything is very basic, and proper BBQ, and it just can't be beat. The best experience is to go and sit in that place, the conversation is always good. Can't say enough good things about it. Definitely a good idea for kids coming from out of town, bands, new students, whatever to stop by Crosstown and enjoy a meal with friends. read more

Tasty bar-b-que. Being from around Memphis I'm a hard sell on BBQ, but Crosstown has got the chops. When you can pull out clean rib bones without disturbing the meat it's a good sign. Their hot links are good as well. Staff was friendly. read more

Best BBQ I've ever had. Best sauce I've ever had too. I could almost drink it by itself. You're you're looking for great BBQ and great service come here. It's been my go to for 10+ years. read more

I have off and on went here for years, starting when it was half the size and Jessie set in the window next to the fire pit. Food is still good, but no longer great like before. The ribs I had were off the reheat and cooked so well they are falling apart. Not too fresh looking. The hot links are good, but not smoky crispy like before. The fries were fresh, and the beans and slaw were great. Steve needs to pay attention to food quality like his dad did. The rest will come back. read more

Another good bbq place I went there a few years ago and I got to tell you they have the best bbq in town I love there baked beans

Wow Springfield you have a fantastic BBQ restaurant! Crosstown really knows how to smoke meat. I have eaten BBQ all over the US and believe me this place gets 5 Stars. Prices are reasonable and they are very friendly. Great job Steve keeping the family BBQ going for over 48 years and giving Springfield a real taste of BBQ. THANKS Rock your a great person. read more

This is a classic BBQ restaurant that I hope never closes. It should be a tourist attraction and a place that everyone knows about. Great food served by good staff and a family history. Everytime I go I think I should be coming here more often. I love the homemade sauce, good tender meats and the fries are great too. Don't miss it. Its worth going out of your way for. read more

Friendly staff, and awesome food. Owner was friendly and greeted all his customers. Reminds me of my small hometown. Food was good, wasn't dry at all. You can get a great lunch here for $6-10. I plan on recommending them :) read more

Just had the most burnt rib meal in my life. Crosstown has always been a Springfield staple but we ordered three "big papa" meals and it was absolutely burnt to a crisp and awful. We will never order from crosstown again. read more

At two stars I'm assuming that my experience was not typical and that perhaps it was just an off day, BUT...where to begin ? Large brisket sandwich consisted of 2-3oz of undercooked rubbery meat and 3 pieces of white bread slathered with sauce which required me to be creative in figuring out how to even eat it considering the bread simply disintegrated between my fingers...The sandwich was cut in half mind you, but only the top slice of bread? I have no idea what the reason for that was but it was just bizarre! Besides the bad sauce it was tasteless and sadly quite frustrating. One other thing, why no sauce on the table? I don't recall ever not having that at a bb-q joint. Sir, you can do much better! read more

If your looking for a fancy place this won't be it. Service can be slow and servers are at times clueless. Crosstown barbecue is however absolutely the best barbecue in town. Definitely authentic down home soul food style barbecue down to the white bread served on the side. read more

In business since the 70s, this place is always amazing. Not only is the BBQ some of the most delicious I've had in the nation but the owner and his employees are friendly to everyone who comes through the door, and you can feel how much they truly love what they do. I cannot recommend this locally owned establishment highly enough. read more

Edit: Upon checking my bank account balance online after eating at Crosstown I realized that after I paid they added to my original bill and also the bills of the two friends who went with me. ***CROSSTOWN ADDED TO MY ORIGINAL BILL*** Original: The barbecue is decent enough that I'd go back to Crosstown on occasion, but the prices were a bit steep. $15 (after tip) for a barbecue sandwich, fries, cole slaw and a drink seems too much, especially considering the average quality of the food (the bread was thin, plain, store-bought white bread). The portions were a bit lacking too, considering the price. Almost forgot: the first thing I noticed after sitting down and looking out the window was the bullet hole in said window. read more

Bad Bad BBQ, terrible location, LOCK YOUR CAR!!! Do not start conversations with people who approach you as they are looking for handouts or spare change!! Meat is dry and tasteless, so I use BBQ sauce, but wait, THEY CHARGE YOU .50 per tiny cup of BBQ Sauce?? I think not.. First off, the sauce is 75% water and 3% food coloring, not sure of the other ingredients and pretty sure I don't want to know. I love BBQ and try it everywhere I go, from St. Louis to Memphis to KC every BBQ on Food Channel or Travel Channel I hit up, and this one is just almost a joke. Really it should be closed down. I also do not appreciate the ad on the wall asking "who I want to buy bbq from this guy " (showing a white guy) I don't care who cooks my food as long as they are clean and it tastes good!! Yeah, I will not be returning. read more

In town for an engraving course and the instructor took us to this restaurant. Owner is very pleasant and the food was fabulous. If I live here, this would be my BBQ place of choice. I had the Bruno sandwich which consisted of brisket and sausage on a bun. Wow, what a great combination. Highly recommended. read more

Absolutely Terrible!!! The food was cold and the meat was dried out!!! the barbecue sauce tasted like ketchup and mustard with some vinegar added to it. My husband and I actually got sick from eating here! there was not any meat on the baby back ribs! I am shocked that this place has stayed open for as long as it has. I got the big papa and my husband had the burnt ends dinner. Our dog wouldn't even touch the food it was that bad and that is saying something read more

This was the worst BBQ I have ever had. The place was dirty the sauce tasted like canned tomato sauce with black pepper and water. The beans came straight from a can. There was no high point to this meal. Absolutely disgusting. read more

Come by and say hi to Steve and Big Daddy. Get some hot links and leave completely full. Always have to stop here when we come through Springfield. You should too! read more

Love this place. The owner is one of a kind. Everything of the menu is great. Love the large Bluto!!!!! Been my favorite for many years!!!!!!! read more

This place is sooooo bad and their BBQ cold I spend one hour to eat there. Also it is no clean place to eat and be fine in. It is expensive too and really does not cost that much at all. No good services not clean and the food again is so creepy. I'm regretted that I went there forever. read more

I'm basing my rating on one experience, so read with caution. That said, my rib tip plate at Crosstown was so darn good I haven't forgotten it. I usually go to Buckingham's, since it's closer to my parents' house, but Crosstown gives it a run for its money. It's also a completely different vibe - much more like a diner, definitely not across the street from Bass Pro - which I really enjoyed. Recommended! read more

My first review was deleted! This place is horrible, overpriced deli meats.. stay away! The portions are small but they charge upper scale prices. I guess the location is sketchy for a reason.. read more

Great smoked meats. I love the Bluto. Nothing fancy just good quality meat with really smoky flavor. Classic smoked bbq. Plus their new lunch menu is a pretty good deal. The owner is always around and really enjoys making his customers feel welcome. read more

"Off the hook" smoke BBQ. Love the burnt end special with fresh cut fries and slaw! Sauce is mouthwatering fantastic and service with a warm friendly smile. read more

My son loves ribs and he said that they are amazing. I had smoked ham and brisket with beans and cole slaw. It was great! I also stole some fries off of my sons plate. They are handcut which is my favorite. I will definitely be back for the food. But what I loved the most was the great staff that welcomed us, struck up a conversation and made us feel right at home. Great food, great homey vibe. I love this place read more

Excellent BBQ. I can't put my finger on the taste. Not quite KC BBQ, but it does have a sweet, unique sauce. Quaint little seating area, with great, pleasant staff. read more

Funny it has a sign on the door that says yelp users love us. At this time there is only one person that has rated them. Food is good but not closely worth the price. Clean quite and freindly people. Worth a second trip to see how the other stuff is. read more

Locally owned joint the BBQ I had was Great and the employees are all so friendly and actually hold a conversation with you oh and did I mention how fast my to go order was ready! Thanks read more

My little brother and I absolutely love this place. When we were kids, we would savor Steve's awesome barbeque. There is nothing on this earth like it! We would even eat the burnt ends. read more

Just not good, we had the ribs and pulled pork, and not one thing we had was even decent. The meat was fatty and greasy, the sauce over everything inedibly spicy, the sides you could taste they were from a can. Will not waste my time going back. read more

I eat here about once a week. To me, it is good family tradition BBQ. I really enjoy it. The place isn't a fancy sit down place, but it shouldn't be, it's BBQ. Steve is always visiting with the diners and makes everyone fill at home. read more

This place was just okay in my opinion. The good: service is very friendly, we came in on a quiet night so we had a very nice intimate dinner. The food: the baked beans and the sauces are excellent! The ribs, brisket and the pork were all a bit dry, maybe because it was late in the day and the food may have been cooked very early that day. Overall, I'd like to come in when all of the food is fresh off the smoker, otherwise it might be hit or miss. read more

Location is not bad. They have a small parking lots at the back. Service is great. Steve, the own came and sat with me. We had a great chat. So friendly! Food - I gotta be honest it's not the best BBQ I have had. May be I should come by 5 ish when the fresh batch of smoked meat is ready. To me the sauce is a bit too sweet. Please note that I'm not a big fan of sweet. So if u like sweet, then u may like the sauce a lot better than me. The meat is a little bit dry. I went to the bbq festival the next day and I had better smoked meat and spicy bbq sauce. Portion is great. read more

This may be the worst dining experience we have had in recent years, our carry out order was over cooked and actually inedible. The meat was badly over cooked and tough. We threw them both away and ate peanut butter for dinner that night. Even chain places are better! read more

Great food. Quiet. Family style food.. will come back when we come to visit springfield

Just had crosstown for the first time. I got the bluto sandwich which is brisket and hot links together on a bun with some sauce. I got the spicey sauce and upon taste instantly asked for more. I was eating alone and had a great experience with Steve Williams, the owner. Such a genuine and kind man. Good food cooked by good people. I'll gladly return for more of those hot links with that spicey sauce. The only thing I think they are missing is a good seasoning for their fries. Highly suggest Crosstown Barbecue. read more

Great barbecue!!! Don't let the dinning area scare you, as noted by other posts.... It was neglected during my visit as well; however, the food was simply outstanding!! read more

It was ok. We're in town from Houston for my hubby's class reunion & this was his fav BBQ spot growing up. I ordered the Burnt Ends combo & was initially excited since the Burnt Ends are my favorite part of the brisket. We'll not so much! Came with turkey, brisket & sausage with hardly any burnt ends. The potato salad & baked beans were fair. So here's the killer part! NO DESERT!!!???!!?? Not even pecan pie! That was the killer for me! Down from 3 stars to 2! There's no BBQ like Texas BBQ! That is all..... read more

The best bbq in town. One of my favorite places to eat. The owner is friendly and always happy to chat.