Randomly stopped in on our way north from Florida. Great surprise! Excellent food, ample portions,…read moreand very reasonably priced. The brisket was marvelous! And a great staff. I highly recommend Bonnie Blue if your in Virginia. Vin Pascucci

Ate here today and got very sick! Used to come here years ago and the food was really good but it…read morehas really gone downhill. Ordered the pulled pork platter with two sides and it was terrible. The apples were cold and tasteless. With the cornbread they used to give you a big square of homemade cornbread but now you get a little muffin shaped piece about 2" in diameter and hard as a rock (see photo). The pulled pork tasted bad and after about five minutes after I was done, it hit my stomach and I got very sick. Luckily there is a Family Dollar store across the street and I went there and bought some Imodium. Had to stick around and use Bonnie Blue's restroom twice before felt comfortable enough to make the 45 minute drive back to my home. Got home and felt so bad that I went straight to bed. Obviously I got food poisoning at Bonnie Blue's and think they left the pork out too long and this is why. See photo of my my receipt and the pulled pork platter. Will never go back there & would warn others to avoid this place unless you want to possibly get very sick like I did.

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. .

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!

If I could give a zero I would!!! Hired them to cater my…read moredaughter's wedding. We expected 100 people and if they had all shown up there would not have been enough food. For the amount we paid them I could have personally provided a lot more food and it would have been hot and yes the food he brought was cold. We were shorted rolls and coleslaw and they brought 2 small pans of meat. I paid $1500 and an extra travel fee. He left early and we had to store his equipment for 6 weeks. He had originally told me he would reimburse me for the coleslaw and roll shortages. There wasn't enough rolls for 100 people. He didn't even bring plates and silverware. I contacted him before the wedding to see if I needed to supply them and was told no he was supplying them. We had to run out while my daughter was having pictures done and purchase plates and plasticware. Absolutely ridiculous!!!! I waited to see what his response would be when we returned his equipment today and I quote.... He said I don't care! Well I guess they got their money so to hell with me. I will never use them again or recommend them to anyone.

All savant's of the pit will hold fast to their belief of what true barbecue is. It requires the…read moresmoke of a certain wood or must be a certain cut. And the greatest debate of them all; what sauce (if any) is the proper one. But there is one element all can agree on; aroma. If you pull up, close enough for the breeze to carry the smoke across your nostrils, you know if it's true barbecue. And on a cold night, having just spent 9 hours driving to Virginia, I had such an experience. A family member called as we got closer to arrival and mentioned Fizzle's. I don't remember his exact words, but they involved a trailer, fire pit, and good sides. It was like going on a blind date with a optimist; I was already in love and had yet to lay eyes on the place. Down this two lane road we traveled, the sun having already set, and I scanned the scenery in anticipation. In what could only be described as some form of bbq voodoo, it magically appeared around a corner. This beacon of light, contrasted against the starless sky, required no flashy signage or voluminous music. It was the sign, and the song, I was looking for. Our windows up, due to the ever dropping temperature, the aroma found its way to me. The savoriness of hickory, with notes of apple wood and cooking pork fat, was a siren and I the surrendering sailer. My appetite spoke for me that night, asking about the larger pork sandwich option, but thankful Reneta advised me that would be an entire pound (whereas the sandwich is still half a pound). I almost went for it, but I tell you wisdom must have intervened in that moment for I was dragging my fork across the finish line as I took the last bite of bean and mac n cheese. The sauce has just a touch of sweetness (likely a pinch of brown sugar), but not too overt. As a child I had a crush on Mrs. Frizzle. Corky, intelligent, encouraging, and she had a magic school bus. But now as a grown up, my new crush is Fizzle. The meat, the sides, the sauce, the seemingly secret locations they may pop up next. If you're in the area, order a plate for me. And I beg of you, tell me the moment they get desserts.

It's a cool place for a pit stop!…read more Their fried oysters hit the spot but I'd skip the brisket next time. I saw someone chowing down on some ribs & fried chicken and I got jealous. Surprisingly, their habanero hot sauce was fantastic! I didn't see if they sell that stuff by the bottle but I'm sure they would hook you up with some. I got the impression that not many people show interest in it sooo, get on it! Their Cookies & Cream pie is meh but their blueberry pie, warmed up with a little whip cream hits the spot.

The smell while driving by made us double back. From there we had very high hopes... we spoke to…read moreanother customer who suggested the pulled pork. We spoke to clerk who suggested the family sampler $49.99 It came with 3 meats - we chose Pork, Chicken and Brisket, hush puppies, 3 sides - we chose Mac n cheese, greens, French fries Here is where our review comes: keep in mind we are foodies and I'm from Smithfield NC Brisket- 2/10 very thin, it gets cold immediately, you can taste the smoke but need the sauce to eat it. It didn't hold favor. Bbq sauce is very watery. Not sure why. Pork- 1/10 we did not like it at all. It was different. Ground. Vinegar overpowers everything. I almost feel it could've been better but we just couldn't eat it. Chicken- 6/10 as a family we ate it. Would picture it in a taco being great. Again vinegar overpowers. Mac and Cheese- 3/10 too milky not enough cheese.... And a true sample. Maybe 2oz. For the price it wasn't worth it. Greens- 8/10 again too much vinegar but I'm a country girl we eat the greens Hush puppies 10/10 French fries 10/10 So all in all we would not stop here again. However the staff was friendly, the decor was cute and if it works for you, go for it! Honestly I'm disappointed that we didn't like it as much as we wanted to. But I promised to always be honest in my reviews. It's a pass if you are a foodie.