For a minimum of 18 years, I have been visiting this establishment, where I have had the pleasure of observing the owners, a charming couple, working behind the counter. Although I have not seen rhe owners lately, their staff is outstanding, demonstrating patience, kindness, and helpfulness while working efficiently. The Pit Beef Sandwich has been a consistent favorite of mine throughout the years, and their potato salad has maintained its distinct flavor and quality. These items are my regular choices. Additionally, I have tried their wings, which were excellent. They have some outdoor tables but this is primarily a carry out establishment. I plan to continue supporting this establishment and suggest that others try it. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

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Best pit beef in the Severn, Odenton, Millersville, Gambrills, and WaughChapel area. Excellent beef, soft-fresh rolls, great condiments... read more

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We ordered a deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving. OMG, this was THE BEST turkey we have ever had. It was tasty and fresh, and the gravy was to die for, absolutely perfect!!! read more

The service was quick and I got my food pretty quick. The portion is also really good for the price. The food however is nothing to write home about. The pit beef was cooked to the right temperature but lacks seasoning. The sausage was good but it's more like a hotdog texture. The place is very casual and has outside seating. I'd come back again and hopefully it'll be better next time. read more

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Had a party at my house and picked up a catered meal. It was a hit with my guests! The customer service was beyond expectations as the business would check in on any updates leading up to the party almost daily. Support our local small businesses!!! read more

Today was the third time I've visited these folks and the first time I had their ribs (half rack). Previously, and today also got their pit beef, medium rare. I've read other negative reviews of their pit beef sandwiches but can't corroborate those. Mine have been tender, fresh, juicy, and generously portioned. Added my own horseradish, barbecue sauce and fixin's and I was a happy camper. Their ribs were a pleasant surprise. They cut them for you and they were completely delicious! Teal smoke flavor, meaty, basted on with their sauce. I might ask for them naked next time so I can add my own sauce from their condiment bar but I have zero complaints about them as they were. Oh, yeah ... there's a sign that says burgers, ribs, barbecue chicken will take up to 20 mins but it's def worth the wait. I'll be back next week. read more

I liked the price point but the quality of the food I don't feel was really worth it. The BBQ Beef sandwich seemed like it was not fresh and the pit beef was well done but they told me it would be more on the rare side. The Mac and cheese looked good but when tasting it tasted more like Kraft Mac and cheese. The service i thought was good service and as far as the ambience it was kind of dirty tables along the bbq sauce just sitting out in the open and not refrigerated at all. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

When I saw there was a pit beef so close to where I was working I was so excited. I love pit beef. But this establishment fell short. I ordered a rare pit beef and a full rack of baby backs. The pit beef I received was very dry for being rare. Other patrons stated that the pit beef was so juicy it ruined the bun, but not mine. My bun did not get soggy from the juices because there was no juiciness. The ribs had an artificial smoke? taste to them which was very different for my palette. I was not real thrilled with either item. Not sure what what these raved reviews are talking about. Did I go to the wrong place? Unfortunately not. I will not be going back. read more

Our office orders catering for lunch here often and it is always delicious. It's always busy out front during lunch so order ahead to save time. If you haven't tried the bulldog yet, it's worth a try. read more

I had never been here before but traveled to the area for a Highschool football game and found this place nearby on google. The ribs and sauce was so good and the people were friendly! read more

This place is outstanding! Their ribs are just unbelievable- great char, delicious sauce, and always tender. The chicken chunks are a great choice as well. Highly recommend. read more

Great BBQ!! The ribs were tender and were falling off the bone. The chicken was cooked just right. The BBQ sauce was savory! The baked beans are just!!! So good that I did the happy dance after first spoonful. We tried the greens, Mac n cheese, green and potato salad all were good as well. I love onSevern and I'm so glad that I found this spot. Great price point. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - 8 Pieces BBQ Chicken, ribs, potato salad, greens, Mac n cheese, baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

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Got dinner on Father's Day. Great service, wonderful food. Campfire beans are epic and love their wings!!

Driving by Expressway nearly ever day, we hadn't thought much about stopping since I'll be honest it doesn't look like much- but curiosity got the better of us and we decided to stop in to see what they were offering. Surprised to discover they had a plethora of sandwich offerings, side dishes, and various meat platters- I was instantly drooling, wanting to try it all. We opted for splitting: The Bulldog-hot spicy sausage wrapped in beef, cheese, and sauteed peppers- a very LARGE packed sandwich- thick pieces of meat, with warm, fresh, well sauteed peppers-a very bold flavor burst in each bite. A hearty eat! Definitely recommend using the horseradish topping. A quality sandwich, at an unbelievably low price for the amount of meat you get packed on top. Hot wings (fried hard)-I did specifically ask for wings fried hard- but either they didn't remember or their hard isn't as hard as other wing joints- so the wings weren't as crispy as I expected, but they were still delicious- ample smothered hot sauce, juicy insides-they were large pieces of chicken- I would order again, and see if maybe they do fry harder 1/2 rack of ribs-I asked for dry ribs, since I'm not the biggest BBQ lover-a half rack equated to 6 large ribs- they were very thick cut ribs, that was all meat-not fatty, not greasy, just well grilled meat- high quality taste or juicy meat Side of Mac & Cheese & Collard Greens-reasonable prices- nothing special, just your average sides. The collards are made with ham and onion chunks-nothing special-they actually tasted a bit watery compared to a hearty sauteed sauce flavor I'm familiar with from other places- I'd probably opt for a different side next time They also accidentally added a pit beef sandwich (because we asked for a Pulled Pork & they got it wrong)- I felt bad for the mistake, but was not sad-holy moly the sandwich was packed with meat! We ended using the bun for leftover pulled pork meat-and taking the meat off to put in salads for leftover lunches. Well, we ended up with 4 lunch meals from the quantity of meat on this one sandwich! I would definitely order this as a lunch option in the future, split it up, and have multiple meals. I don't typically crave bbq, but if I am ever in the mood this is definitely getting added as a go-to spot! Local hole in the walls continue to surprise and impress! Lesson learned, always try it yourself despite appearances! read more

Expressway Pit Beef - 5 hard fried hot wings, half of the 1/2 rack of ribs, & collard greens made w.ham and onions - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

Food was solid and love coming here for a quick bite to eat. Got the Bull Dog and it's a lot of meat! Kids like the chicken nuggets as well. Food came out within 10 mins and was cooked to order. We have eaten at the restaurant and also taken away, with small kids it's a bit close to the road, but it's not bad. read more

We ordered a fried turkey for thanksgiving. It came with gravy and 2 sides. The turkey was cooked perfectly and was a hit. Even my turkey hating company loved it and exclaimed I thought I hated turkey until I had that. Very easy to order and pick up. Highly recommend. They said it was for 4-6 people but we fed 8 (4 kids and 4 adults). read more

Items are hit or miss, when it hits it hits and when it misses it misses. Sometimes the meat can be dry, and sometimes the sides can be under salted. The mac n cheese is usually pretty good consistently solid, as is the turkey sandwich! read more

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The foods great prices are great! Only complaint would be the silly 8 bit call waiting is super annoying. But that's a good thing they are so busy because the foods excellent! read more

I definitely ordered the wrong thing - 4 piece rib. No flavor. It tasted boiled with some sauce on it. They were somewhat tender but were much much better after I took them home, added some salt and gave them another hour in the oven. I did enjoy a chocolate shake while sitting on the nice patio. read more

As pit beef goes, this place is pretty good. Not the best joint and far from being the worst. I like the flavor of their sandwiches but they could be warmer. A lot of times they are cold. But the flavor and location always wins me over and I come back. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

Pit beef is one of my favorite places to eat in my area. I often stop by after church. It is simply affordable and delicious. Specifically the snowballs and milkshakes are the most delicious and affordable in the area. I ordered a vanilla milkshake, with a bacon cheeseburger and fries. The burger was delicious and juicy. With a perfect bun. They gave a generous helping of fries which were delicious paired with ketchup. Unfortunately I had to get swiss cheese on my burger cause they didn't have cheddar. Otherwise everything was delicious. I will certainly be coming here again. read more

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VERY GOOD. I got the pit beef sandwiches with the bread on the side so it didn't get soggy. They packed it up great and my son killed it.

Ordered here on Thursday after grabbing a few items from Food Truck Thursday at the Odenton Fire Station. Pit Turkey Pit Beef (medium rare) 5 wings (old bay) Both sandwiches were tasty and packed with enough meat to make another sandwich. Wish they offered toppings which would have set this sandwich off. The wings were okay just below average. I'd go back again for the beef and Turkey tho. Have 4 stars cause they were super slow and didn't apologize for skipping over my order. Sorry no pics my family literally snatched the bags out of my hand as I entered the house. read more

Place was delicious and exactly what you need when you need a pick-me-up! Potato salad was the best I've had at a restaurant in a long time! Had the BBQ pork sandwich, which was very good!! read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Potato Salad Shaved ice - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

This little shack serves big flavor. Pit beef is great, turkey better. Sausage is good. Foot long hot dogs are the best Odenton secret. Order ahead for certain items. read more

We used expressway for my husband's 50th bday. After calling around they were the most reasonable in price. We ordered pit beef, turkey, mac and cheese and gravy. The amount for 70 people were EXTREMELY generous portions and delicious. Even people at the party who never like anything and are hard to please complimented the food! We will definitely use them for our next event. Also ordering was a breeze and Jason the owner promptly answered any questions I had via text before the party. read more

I ordered a pit beef and asked if I could get some fatty parts and was told they discard of all those. Next they asked how I wanted it which I've never been asked when ordering a pit beef sandwich so I said the way majority order or you recommend it being served. My sandwich is so so dry and no flavor whatsoever. I'm so emotional about it too price not bad $15 for a sandwich, side in which I got the fresh cut fries and a homemade sweet tea. The sweet tea is not sweet but they are eager with the portions. However if the main attraction didn't steal the show I cannot imagine myself coming back. read more

I have driven past this place on many occasions. I felt it was time to go in. When I did I was lost on what I wanted because of the options. The lady before me was speaking to the employees on a personal level, very nice nothing bad. It's a very local spot. As soon as I get up there I'm still lost. So I ask a few questions and they are very quick and nice. I even apologize for not knowing and have so many questions. Very professional and did not have an issue, they even showed me the differences on my order. Food was amazing, even the sides you could tell where home made. Best pasta salad of my life. Will I go back? YES, prices are low but quality is very high. Highly recommend as a great local spot. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Outside on a nice night at the local spot - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

I've read terrible reviews about Expressway Pit Beef, but I can honestly say, I've not had the issues that other customers have. I've had everything, from the brisket, smoked turkey, to the ribs, burgers, milk shakes, hot dogs, fries, Mac and cheese, greens and more and have liked it all. Expressway is a small little food truck-esque establishment where you order at a window, get your own condiments which are outside on the counter, and outdoor seating only. The staff has always been friendly, and I never wait super long. It's a good place to go to grab some pretty good barbecue when you're in the mood. read more

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Always good, nice rare pit beef and the best macaroni salad and campfire beans. Great place enjoyed!

The sandwich I had this go-around was served at medium temperature with a soft Kaiser roll. The meat was very flavorful without a piece of fat to be found. Make sure to get an order of French Fries, as these are some of the best around. The condiment bar is also self-serve, so you don't have to worry about going back to the counter to harass the staff for more onions, sauce, etc.. I also found the staff to be friendly and courteous. Really impressed with the quality overall, I will be back. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Pit beef - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

Food looked so delicious and tasted mediocre. Bbq sauce was good but ribs were tough, Mac and cheese good also and greens lacked seasoning. Service top tier as well. read more

Had not eaten here in a few years and some of the negative reviews concerned me that it was no longer a good place to go. Maybe others just came on a bad day, but we were very happy with our order. We had a large group order of ribs, pit beef, bbq pork, and sides. All of the meats were good (the ribs being especially good); the sides were just OK (Mac & cheese, beans, and cole slaw) which is why it's 4 vs 5 stars. Staff was courteous and we waited maybe 10 minutes for our order. read more

Best place to get your grills at it's a good experience I really like it here I would recommend for people looking to get grills it's like a dream I'm definitely coming here more. read more

Expressway Pit Beef - Barbeque Near Me - Odenton, Maryland

My wife really wanted BBQ so as we were leaving Lowes she looked up Pit Beef. I rolled with it since she picked. We ordered over the phone and headed that way. We were told it would take 15 min and we had a 15 min drive so it was perfect. We arrived and the first thing I'm told is our food isn't prepared. Mind you it's a SLOW rainy night in the winter. We got the food(Pit beef sandwich, ribs, spicey sausage, and sides)and I checked the bag and our order was missing fries. Ambiance: it's a shake business which really cant be judged by how it looks. That's the whole point. But there were places to sit that were covered which would help in the summer or while it's raining like it was that day. Service: I knocked on the window a few times before anyone even came to check on me. My order was also missing a fry. Food: the food we got was cold and had little smoke flavor. Our sausage which was supposed to be spice didnt have any spice or special taste outside of a standard sausage youd get from the grocery store. I know restaurant pre make certain food items to ensure wait time isnt long but it seems like the meats were yesterday's left overs. I can say the sides( greens mac&cheese) were not bad Recommendation: This is my experience, as you can see from other reviews folks love it. So maybe its hit or miss IDK.. read more

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Loved the food, but we both agree it was too expensive. We came for lunch quite a few times, but probably wont be back for a bit since its winter time now. Might want to consider changing the price point to encourage more repeat customers. Also, maybe make a unique app/side dish that goes well with the bbq and smoked meats. We found it a little difficult to find an app that was not fried. Will return in the summer to see how the local small business is doing! Jake n kev read more

Very good pit beef and pit turkey. Their crab soup is the best my husband said that he has eaten in a long time. Go try good food friendly people read more

When we used to live in Odenton, we ordered from here several times a year. My husband and son love their wings. We've also gotten several assorted barbecue platters. However, my absolute favorite thing on their menu are there baked beans. I have never had baked beans as good as this, no matter where else I have ordered them. I literally would eat them by the bucket full! You would never know this great barbecue stand existed if you were not an Odenton local. They are located right next-door to the local Ace Hardware store. They are very unassuming looking, but absolutely worth checking out. I have had several of their pit beef sandwiches, as well as their other size. I have not been disappointed with anything. But again, I cannot say enough about their baked beans! It's crazy how something so simple can be prepared in such a way that they are so unforgettable. If you're in the area, you definitely need to stop by and check them out. They offer order ahead so you can just go and pick it up. It's very convenient. If you are looking to support a wonderful locally owned barbecue spot, you must check them out. read more

They are great for catering as well! Laurel Wreath Lodge #149, A.F. & A. M., booked Expressway Pit Beef for our annual BBQ. We ordered Pit Beef for pickup to bring to our event. the ordering process was super easy! I called them weeks in advance and they gave me great advice as to how much Pit Beef per person we should order. They told me I could give them 24 hours' notice and they'd have it ready for pickup. What a relief not to worry about this crucial part of the our BBQ! I called them a few days ahead, and they had the beef ready for pickup right on time. They also provided BBQ sauce, sliced onions and horseradish. They even loaded it into the car for me! The pit beef was a huge hit! The food quality is absolutely superb! It's classic pit beef the way only Marylanders will understand. Of course, I had to go back a few days later to return the pallet they had provided to hold the pans of beef. (Darn!) BTW, don't sleep on the Italian Sausage sandwich with peppers and onions! It's perhaps the most underrated item on their menu. read more

I love this place, food is A1 I feel at home when I'm eating here. They treat me with so much respect