We were greeted by Maleana, who was friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable about the menu offerings…read moreand specials. The restaurant was casual, welcoming, and clean, well-designed. We watched a number of clients who came in for pickup; we noted that they were all greeted and served with enthusiasm. We enjoyed a brisket combo with house-made fries, all of which were delicious. Prices are well-considered, not too high, especially considering the quality of product we received. We enjoyed learning about the championship pit masters. The music was hard-driving rock, played over the sound system; no live music was available on this particular Friday. We recommend Hog-It-Up for your next outing with family or friends!

Finally tried this "dive bar" BBQ joint yesterday. Staff was fantastic letting us know right away…read morethat this was true smoked meats and not vinegar based or sugar sauce based BBQ. Draft list was fantastic for a small bar. My 7yo loved the options on the fountain machine. We only tried the brisket but it fell apart in our hands and had a delicious smoke flavor and was very moist. The pretzel and beer cheese was great. The hush puppies were huge. The cheese curds are what I get when I'm in Wisconsin. My Mrs isn't a fan of smoked meats, but I guarantee this will become a regular haunt for our family. Sadly we had other evening music plans so we missed the blue grass pickers.

A few of us were having meetings in the area and stopped in here for lunch on a weekday. The staff…read morewas welcoming and friendly, as they typically are at Mission BBQs. I tried their smoked turkey with BBQ beans and cole slaw. The turkey was great - nicely smoked, moist, and flavorful! They tasted so good when dipped in their mustard BBQ sauce too!! The cole slaw very fresh and tasty, I love how they very thinly slice the cabbage. And those beans were great too! Definitely very nice visit - So glad to see they are doing well, as BBQ joints don't typically do very well once they obtain such popularity, as it's tough to maintain consistent greatness with so many locations. But this one is doing it right! This location is very clearly well-managed, it's obvious from the incredibly high amount of reviews they have and they're maintaining a very near 5 star review - Well, here's another 5 star review for them!

I love Mission BBQ…read more I just so happened to show up after our little snow storm. The sidewalks were clear and had salt down. Very friendly staff. I took my stuff to go and it was fast. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and the fries were on point. My dogs loved the fries too. I always get the ice tea 1/2 and half... always delicious. Lots of seating to be had and it wasn't that busy around 4:30.

Always our first choice when we are in the area or just driving through. Our fav BBQ place!!read more

Brisket sandwiches are to die for. Good sides too. We got take out and really enjoyed the cut lean…read morebrisket and BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Franklin's is the best barbecue and sides that I have ever had…read more And they are great people!

Had a chance to try Franklin's BBQ when they visited our work site for a lunchtime visit. First of…read moreall, I'm impressed with the full kitchen setup they had going in this mobile trailer. Two employees were probably overwhelmed by the 30 people waiting for them to open. The serving sizes are phenomenal. You are certainly getting your monies worth. Here's what I tried and my ratings: Brisket: 4/5 Baked Beans: 5/5 Cole Slaw: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Service: 4/5 The brisket had a great flavor but not quite as tender as I prefer. The baked beans were fantastic and included that tender brisket that I love. Obviously a product of being cooked for an additional amount of time. The Cole slaw was fresh and flavorful but I like just a bitter sweeter taste for my preference. Overall a solid meal and I certainly recommend for the value and quality.

I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.

Strasburg, VA. Shell/New Star Market. Dec, 2025. We were traveling between Warrenton, VA and…read moreThomas, WV, having just exited I-81 near Strasburg. We wanted to fill up on gas before "going over the mountain". GPS led us to the New Star Market/Shell Gas Station, which was only about a mile off I-81 and directly on our route. The self-service gas area was a bit congested, but we squeezed behind a parked pickup to get to a pump. Gas prices were excellent at $2,75/gallon. I went to check out the small convenience store. They seemed to have pretty much everything that a traveler might want or need, including snacks, a deli, and more. Many other reviewers have mentioned BBQ, and an outdoor sign, advertised this as well. Somehow, my husband and I both missed this -- probably because it wasn't lunch time for us yet! We'll have to check it out again upon our return. The cashier was friendly and polite. Restrooms were outside and clean. .

Come through the area several times a year from Fredericksburg. Every time I come through, have to…read morestop by. Mike makes some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Always good service.

Over priced and Slow. After waiting 20+ mins for Brisket…read moreburger and fries my comment to my daughter about never coming back was met by TALL MALE EMPLOYEE OUTSIDE SMOKING TELLING ME TO BASICALLY F-OFF . Not permitted to give ZERO

Ah-Mazing sandwich! This was a quick pick up order so I can't comment on the ambiance. However, I…read morepass by this store everyday on my way to work and the smoker with the meat makes my mouth water!

Ambiance, its a cute little spot in a gas station out of the way. The walls are lined with the…read moremenus. I was the only one there so I was promptly served. The staff were personable and friendly, waiting patiently as a tried to decide. I went with a brisket Philly!! I did not expect a sandwich as wide as my hand filled with smokey, juicy, cheesy bits of heaven. I am not the biggest brisket fan, but this was done right. I could only eat 1/2 for lunch, the rest went home.

I came in today to try some specials and get a burger. The deviled eggs on the special were…read moredelightful and so were the cheese curds. I ordered the Lucy burger, and it was perfect. A lot of burgers around here are either way too thick or too thin. These were just right, like a double quarter pounder (the gold standard for patty thickness argue with a wall). The service was quick and the waitress was very helpful and complemented my girlfriend on her bag.

Really enjoyed our brunch here for our pals birthday today! The spot is right smack dab in the…read moremiddle of downtown Winchester, surrounded by some cute local shopping boutiques. The indoor seating was on the small side but the ac was great! A lot of local beer to choose from to make your own six pack to go too! Also, outdoor seating with umbrellas. No "full" bar so some drink options weren't available- like a martini for example. We ordered off the brunch menu and most of our plates were left totally empty. Honorable mention to the chicken and waffles, just the right about of succulent chicken and crunchy exterior. My French toast was very yummy too. Portions are larger which is nice. Our peach Bellini carafe afforded a few of us a glass with our meal. The crispy brussels cane highly recommended but they were a little charred for my taste. Service was prompt and courteous. A great brunch spot through and through!