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.

I went back with a group of six and I'll still stick with my four star review. The ribs were…read morefantastic, probably some of the best ribs I've had lately. The hush puppies are very good and we always enjoy them. My wife's pulled pork was not the best. The pork was kind of dry and stringy. She was not a fan of the fries, although someone else had the sweet potato fries and they were five out of five. My son had the brisket which he said was good, but he felt like it was a child's portion. I really enjoyed the ribs, even though I really wanted the bratwurst with the peppers but they were out of them. I had the pink coleslaw which I also enjoyed and if you're a vinegar fan, you will like it too. The potato salad was peppery, and I gave it a three out of five I like pickles in my potato salad. Overall, I'll still go back to this place. I think the food is decent and I like to set up and if I'm looking for ribs, this is where I'm going.

Went in for a quick lunch and was greeted by the nicest people behind the counter. They went over…read morethe menu with us since it was our first time and asked if we wanted some samples. My fiancés jokingly said yes all of them. Well they did not hesitate to make that come true. The food could have been awful and I'd still give this place five stars just based off the customer service. These guys were phenomenal in explaining the culture behind mission and really taking pride in every aspect of the business. The food was delicious, it's honestly really solid bbq. I was afraid since it was a chain that it would be slacking, but man did the brisket hit! Keep up the awesome work guys, we'll be back next time we are in town.

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

We placed a 4 sandwich order. We got a call from Uber Eats a few minutes later saying that there…read morewas no slaw to top two of the sandwiches and that we needed to substitute something for corned beef. Disappointing, but OK, we accepted the changes. Next thing we know is receiving an email from Uber saying the order was cancelled, no reason given. Totally unacceptable way to do business.

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

Best brisket in Winchester! $16 for this brisket (see attached photo) and two sides - Bargain of…read morethe decade! Hands down best lunch in town. Check their Facebook for where they are setup at and go get some! There are only two places in Virginia you can get brisket like this and I ain't tellin' you the other one!

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

Super friendly lots of choices. Brisket Philly was huge and delicious! Will be back oftenread more

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!

The food and service here will not disappoint! They have great outdoor seating, too. It good spot…read morefor lunch or dinner while visiting the pedestrian mall in historic Winchester.

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!