Their brisket is FIRE!!! Subtle hint of smoky flavor, perfect amount of fat left on, and it all just melts in my mouth. I just love it! The recommended mac & cheese was ok. Very saucy, which I love, but the shells were too soft, which I don't love. Chintzy with their pickled onions. Those tasted good too but they were so cheap with it. I mean, onions are not that expensive. And you REALLY can't go wrong with Martin's potatoe bread so I was happy about that. Staff was nice and service was quick. Ate inside but they also have tables outside to enjoy the weather. Can't wait to go back to try everything else. read more

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Love this place! The food is always amazing, and the cheesesteak is my favorite. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The entry is a little small, so don't be shocked if the line is outside of the door. If you plan to visit, call ahead. They seems to ALWAYS sell out before closing time, but you can snag something if you plan ahead. It's worth it! read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Brisket Cheesesteak - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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As someone who eats BBQ almost every other week and has visited many of the acclaimed smokehouses in Philly, NJ, and NYC, I can confidently say that HQS is above and beyond five stars and not to be missed. Here's why this place has become a favorite of mine: Brisket: Melt-in-your-mouth tender with a perfect bark and rich, smoky flavor. Easily the best brisket I've had in recent memory, even topping rightfully acclaimed spots like Hometown in NYC, Mike's in Philly, or Red, White, & Que in NJ. No sauce needed; it's seriously that incredible! Above and beyond highly recommended. Pork Ribs: Even as a die-hard brisket fan, I have to admit these ribs are great. Caramelized, sticky, and peppery dry rub with tender, juicy meat. Deep, smoky flavor with a touch of sweetness & char, plus a peppery finish. In short, a true delight. Highly recommended. Bratwurst: I'm usually not a fan of smokehouse brats as I find them to be either too dry or bland, but this was different. It was savory, & juicy with a satisfying snap, well rounded, complex seasoning, & a surprise hit of melted cheddar inside that took it to the next level. To an extent that I would recommend this over the delicious ribs. Ma & Cheese: made with smoked gouda, mild + sharp cheddar, & cayenne, this rendition flawlessly sidestepped the typical pitfalls. Gone was the gloppy, one-note cheese sauce or overcooked pasta; instead, Al dente shells in a velvety, creamy sauce with smoky, tangy, & subtly spicy flavors. Highly recommend Chopped Street Corn: Creamy, cheesy, and spicy with a hint of sweetness and a satisfying crunch. Complements the mac and cheese without being redundant. Highly recommended. Cider Slaw: Crisp cabbage with a bright, tangy flavor from apple cider vinegar. A great counterpoint to the rich meats, and even though I prefer creamy slaw, I really enjoyed this one. Highly recommended. Pickled Onions: Tangy, slightly crunchy, and refreshing. Perfectly balanced against the rich, smoky flavors of the meat. Highly recommended. Service & Hospitality: Attentive, kind, knowledgeable, quick, and accommodating. They let me sit inside when I was early, made me feel at home while I ate, and made sure I was satisfied before I left. In other words, exceptional. Bottom Line: Consistently outstanding BBQ with Lone Star quality brisket that's worth every mile and dollar! read more

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This restaurant has been evaluated by Kansas City Beef Society Judges and has scored the pefect five out of five stars from these Texas BBQ experts! My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this restaurant which is about a two minute walk from Peddler's Village and by God what a find it was! Beef Brisket was perfect and the BBQ Sauce that we had them put in a side container was magnificent. I usually do not bathe my sandwich in sauce but there sauce is the exception to that rule as I kept going back to that container to dip more and more of the smokey, perfect amount of heat, sweet but not too sweet sauce. Mac N' Cheese - This was something special in and of itself. The flavor elicited that smokey BBQ flavor and I have written a review on a restaurant in Philly that only serves and specializes in Mac N' Cheese and that restaurant's Mac N' Cheese pales in comparison to this side order of every BBQ meals staple side dish. I cannot wait to come back for the ribs and try more of their food. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Brisket Beef Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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Came here while exploring peddlers village and was impressed by the quality of the items here. I ordered both the specialty sandwiches here, the holy que and their rendition of a philly cheese steak and while both sandwiches were good, their name sake sandwich the holy que blew me away. A sandwich with all the fixings, it had brisket, a sausage and some other slabs of protein mixed in that guaranteed satisfaction. A nice portion sandwich at a decent price this is the item to get here as it gives you a little bit of everything in one bite read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Brisket cheese steak on the left, sandwich with sausage, briskets etc - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

Such a wonderful more hidden gem. Super friendly welcoming staff. Small. Came here on a super busy Saturday night. Every place in Peddler's Village, Lahaska, and even New Hope was booked. This place has ample outdoor seating for summer months. Some indoor seating. Order at a counter and seat yourself. One meat meal is $18 and comes with one side. Brisket was very good. Delicious seasoning. Comes with potato bread as well. Mac and cheese was unique - had an orange red tint because of the seasoning. Still very mild so kid friendly. Just had flavor. Got a banana pudding for $6 to take home. The star of the show for only $3 was the cornbread. It was a huge slice. So yummy. Sweet but not overpowering. Could work as a good dessert option too. Good crust on the cornbread. Really good crumb texture to it. So tender. I'll definitely come back in the area. Bottled sodas were $2.50 read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Brisket, cornbread, Mac and cheese, banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

We got the lonestar platter which includes 3 meats and four sides. They gave us a sample of the brisket but found it to be too salty. We choose the pulled pork (our favorite), ribs and turkey which was not dry. Our choice of sides were the street corn (favorite), cowboy beans (surprisingly very good), green beans, and Mac and cheese My only complaint is that the food could be hotter. Everything was very good and complimented each other well, I do think this option is more suitable for 3 people. There was plenty of outside seating which made it ideal to enjoy the meal outside to take in the cute scenery. We got our food out pretty fast and the workers were very nice. Would come back! read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Ribs, turkey, pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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I've been wanting to try this place since I moved to the area almost 3 years ago. Especially since I know they are big supporters of the local volunteer firefighters too. I know they can get busy and run out of stuff so I finally tried on a Friday during Lent so it wasn't so busy and everything was on the menu! Parked in the back that's where the entrance is too. It brings you right to the counter where you will order even if you are staying, there is no table service. Super friendly staff and knowledgeable about everything. We went classic and got the brisket - prob one of the best briskets I've ever had. Super tender, flavorful and just the right amount of fat. I chose the Cole slaw for my side, it is vinegar based which was nice and tangy and a good balance with the meat cause it wasn't too heavy. My son had the honey cornbread which was really delicious too. I def want to go back and try some other meats and sides. We did also try the banana pudding, I enjoyed it. Not too over whelmingly banana or overly sweet. I nice sweet ending. The place is small and not fancy, you grab your food on the metal tray that is lined with brown paper. Nicely decorated. Prices are to be expected as any bbq place I've been to. You're paying like $20 for one meat and one side. I saw outside they also have a food truck which is good know. If you like good juicy brisket def check this place out read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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This place really surprised me! We were greeted by SUPER friendly staff, and the food came out SO fast. We ordered 3 different meat platters: the pulled pork, brisket, and Texas Joe (their version of a Sloppy Joe but with shredded brisket). The meats were all super flavorful and delicious. I really enjoyed the pulled pork, and my husband loved the Texas Joe! For our sides, we went with cornbread, mac and cheese and cider slaw. My favorite was the cornbread (very moist and delicious!). My husband really liked the slaw. We were both slightly disappointed with the mac and cheese. It was lacking a lot of flavor. If it were better, this place would get 5 stars from me! I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Pulled pork, brisket, Texas Joe, and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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Was in town for a wedding and came here for dinner. Absolutely amazing BBQ. Far better than anything else I've had in my hometown. Had the brisket and was done to perfection. Juicy, super flavorful. Mac N Cheese and Cornbread were also very good. Owners and staff were super nice and very helpful. Overall really solid place for a casual eat. read more

I'm a girl who's never met Mac & cheese or cornbread she didn't like...until today. Barbeque was also subpar & served with a meager cup of meh sticky-sweet bbq sauce. To top it off, condensation from the AC dripped from the ceiling into our food. And it was more than $50 for one meal and a kids' plate. The experience was tempered only by the big smiles from the cashier and staff who were kind and inviting. Otherwise a solid 1 star. They deserve better food to serve so their customers are as happy as they are. My mom taught me that if I don't have anything nice to say, not to say anything at all - but I wish someone would have told me before I wasted money and calories here. So consider yourself warned. Here's hoping it's so much better than this one terrible experience. read more

So my review is based on the limitation that I only tried the brisket. Easily found a parking spot - some beside the building, some behind it. When I entered, I was warmly greeted. The staff were very friendly. I purchased a pound of brisket to go. The brisket is absolutely delicious (and I do like to try brisket and have done so at many places). They provide you with more sauce than you will need (especially since the brisket is so good you may not need any sauce) and the sauce is a pretty solid sweeter side sauce. The only downside to Holy Que is the price - it is extremely good but the prices are higher than I've encountered ($38 a pound plus tax for brisket - and I have bought brisket several times over the last month and paid as little as 1/3 that price for some solid brisket). Will I go again? Probably - but the price will ensure I am not as regular as I would be if the cost was less. read more

Delicious! I ordered the Brisket Sandwich--1/3 pound of beef served on a potato roll, with pickled onions and bbq sauce on the side--with a side of Mac and Cheese--made with Smoked Gouda, Mild and Sharp Cheddar. This place is all about the wood fired Texas Barbeque and it does not disappoint. The brisket was tender. The mac and cheese was creamy and dare I say magical. I was dreaming about this meal for the rest of the day. Will definitely visit again. I'd love to try the Honey Cornbread and the Fried Chicken Sandwich also sounds delicious, "brined for 24 hours, drenched in buttermilk." Yes, please! read more

The Mexican Street corn was not what one would expect. The sandwiches were okay. The beans were pasty - I'll pass on this one

Second year in a row ordering brisket for Christmas from here and it was amazing as always. The family loved it and it was gone within minutes. Save time for your next event and order some BBQ! read more

So yummy! We had the pulled pork nachos, and the brisket with a side of Mac and cheese! Everything was delicious! We are definitely coming back! Also the staff is so friendly and just the best!!! read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Pulled porch nachos and brisket and Mac n cheese side! - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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We went on Christmas Eve. I understand the implications of that. Nobody's gearing up at 8 p.m. to start a 16 hour smoke on meat this close to the holidays, especially when you're only gonna be open three hours. I understand that all the meats were cooked the day/days before and were served catering stuff. So I'm only critiquing the issues that didn't have to do with that portion. Ambience is fine for a walk-up counter. Tables were clean, decor is definitely off-the-shelf from the one "western" shelf at Hobby Lobby. If you like to commemorate your meal with a cap or t-shirt, well... this is your place. One weird quirk about the layout... plasticware was right by the door and not between order pickup and dining room. Service? There is no service. You're ordering your food from one person, then you pick it up at a counter. Nobody's waiting tables or wrapping silverware. Most cashiers at least have the common courtesy to look away when the tip question comes up on the screen... ours did not. She hovered her head right over that screen to see if I tipped. Let's talk about the food. What do you get? Not a lot. Pics on this site suggest a healthy portion of everything with your order. The servings we got on 12/24/2023 did not come close to what's pictured on here. I got a pulled pork sandwich with green beans. If I ran a barbecue restaurant, I would be sad to have served any of this. The sandwich roll was fresh out of the bag, the pulled pork was room temp. The pork had no smokiness to it and no evidence of being seasoned. Not even SPG. Makes you question if this pork in particular ever saw a smoker. The sauce was the only source of flavor. The green beans were cold and raw. You ate one and it crunched like a kosher dill. They were also completely devoid of flavor. If I'm ordering green beans at a BBQ restaurant, I'm expecting roasted beans with sauteed onions and garlic, maybe roasted with some bacon or ham or other pig byproducts for flavor. This had none of that. Just cold, crunchy, rigid beans with two or three slivers of white, probably raw, onion mixed in. My wife got brisket and the cowboy beans platter. That translates to two small slices of brisket (also room temp), a spoonful of beans, and two pieces of potato bread. Any brisket you buy will have a fat cap. A good cook knows how to trim that cap to leave just the right amount of fat on the meat for flavor. Whoever did this one did not understand the concept. This was too fatty. About 1/4 of the brisket served was pure fat. She said the beans were good. Warm, too. My kid got chicken tenders and fries. Three tenders, handful of waffle fries, $10. I guess they were good? I don't know. Positives: - Baked beans were warm, and sugary - Chicken tenders and fries were up to my kid's requirements. Negatives: - Cashier hawked the tip screen. - Tiny portion sizes compared to photos. - All other food was room temp. Green beans undercooked. - Pulled pork was not seasoned. - Brisket was not trimmed prior to smoking. read more

Had brisket tacos, smoke turkey, and pork ribs with a side or mac and cheese. Everything was top notch. Only complaint is I wish they had more than one bbq sauce read more

HOLY Q is right!!!! We have devoured many an offering of BBQ, including in Texas and Tennessee... This place ROCKS the meat The Holy grail sandwich is pork, brisket and bratwurst.... Shazam on the taste buds!! Their comment about not needing sauce due to the natural flavor was spot on. Although the sauce was perfectly suited. The green beans are cooked wonderfully with a crispiness. Honey cornbread was so full of flavor and moist !!!! Wondering how soon we can come back and try the brisket cheese steak sandwich read more

I just had the best sandwich of my life. Been trying to get grub from this spot forever. So worth the wait. Literally the most tasteful tender brisket I've ever had. Most unbelievable roll. Ridiculous pickled onion. No fuss fresh slaw w/ a hint of vinegar. Smokey sweet bbq sauce. Cool staff. Nice eye candy behind the register. Great prices. Going back ASAP. I've been to Hometown BBQ in Brooklyn,,,Bluffton Barbecue in S.Carolina, and Franklin BBQ in Austin Texas. Had a brisket sandwich @ all these " Famous" BBQ spots and Holy Que Smokehouse brisket sandwich blows them away. read more

Best brisket i have ever eaten. manager and staff are always friendly every time I'm there. I love the style of the decor it mixes well with the style of food and keeps things appealing. read more

We love this tiny place. Hate the lack of business hours, but understand them. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is really delicious and fresh and all the other accolades that go with a great joint. However, It's definitely a smokehouse, not a bbq place. The meats are boasted to never be sauced (they do have sauce on the side available.) The messy experience with sauced meats and french fries is not there. But the food is terrific for what it is; basic smoked meats. Our favorite is the brisket cheesesteak. It's very soft and not a basic cheesesteak. Everything is served with pickled onions. We don't like them. But the pricey sides are good, too. read more

First, I definitely recommend this place. Though some of the food was good (sorry, we've been around) others were excellent with caveats. Texas Joe's was excellent, a little smoke, meat and bbq was great, and the pickled onions were nice. Not spicy or heavy on the smoke if you're into that. Mrs. Had brisket sandwich and she was really happy. I liked the baked beans, Mrs. Had mac and cheese which was ok. We had cornbread which was good, but didn't have anything that differentiated it from others we had (good though). Finally, you have to have the banana pudding which we enjoyed. Good BBQ, which you have to try if that's on you foodie list. Well be back, that's for sure. read more

The best barbecue near me, hands down! The day I went the brisket cheesesteak was on special, so I decided to order it and my life changed forever. My boyfriend ordered a brisket sandwich so I got to try both. The barbecue sauce is also amazing and I would bathe in it. Outdoor seating is available and there is a liquor store in walking distance if you want to take advantage of the BYO. read more

Holy Que delivers its promise and provides Texas flavors in an area you would least expect. It provides a large quantity for its price - I guess it lives up to the "everything is bigger is Texas" idea. Each plate comes with a piece of potato bread and pickled onions. We got the sloppy joe, pork Ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, green beans and a banana pudding. The bbq sauce that comes with each meal is amazing! 100% agree that there is no need for any other sauce but theirs. I would definitely recommend this spot if you are in the area. read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Pork Ribs and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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The ribs, while obviously well prepared, were really tiny/small lacking a good meat bite from the bone. The brisket was a bit dry and really unflavorful on it's own without BBQ sauce. The mac and cheese was also dry, lacking that gooey salty signature to take it to the next level. Disappointing after all the great reviews with room for improvement once the product is well seasoned. read more

Another fabulous barbecue meal. Thank you so much I saw you guys on the news and I'm really happy that your business is such a success! It's my favorite barbecue sauce in bucks county and I love love your ribs I don't wanna tell anybody because then you won't have any when I call lol keep up the fabulous work! I appreciate the craftsmanship of your BBQ meats and it's different than most in the area. read more

YUM!!!! We got the 2 meat platter with one side, and added on an extra side of coleslaw. We had brisket, pulled pork, and Mac & cheese. The brisket was thick and juicy. Tons of flavor. Big portions!!! The bbq sauce was homemade--sweet and tangy. The pickled onions went so well with the pulled pork. The Mac & cheese was homemade, cheesy, and delicious. We also had Texas style banana pudding that the owner graciously brought to our table--he was so kind. Wow! The banana pudding tastes like bananas foster in pudding form with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon on top. Awesome spaced out outdoor seating with plenty of room at the large tables. We will definitely be back next time we are in town! Highly recommend!!! read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Texas Style Banana Pudding... so good!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

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So so good! Walking in the door, you can smell how good it's going to taste. Such a warm welcome from the folks there, setting up a table for us - no problem, just a couple minutes and we are on a nice heated sunporch and just a few minutes later - here's the best pulled pork sandwich you have ever had, seriously good. And yes get the loaded waffles fries - lordy! Mind you we had stopped in to a few places after shopping in Peddler's Village, and there was no welcome and quotes of 45 min waits for a table with no apologies. This place, not just food but the welcome was what I appreciated so much. read more

Just plain old good Barbecue! Always consistently good. Never disappointed. Sides are great as well !

Stopped in for lunch today and was really blown away. I'm never in this area but had to take care of some business in Doylestown. saw this spot on the way so I decided to stop in as I love good barbecue and always on the lookout for new places. I went with a two meat combo of ribs and brisket, and for $19 you get a really good size portion. I actually brought half my meal home and had it for dinner. Brisket was fantastic, with great bark. (Ordered a mix of fatty and lean). The ribs were one of the best I've ever had, really great seasoning and smoke. I wish I was out this way more often, Id eat here all the time. met the owner Tom who is a really nice guy. Looking forward to the next time I'm out this way and grabbing some other things on the menu. The banana pudding I brought home for the wife was ridiculous too. Need a few extra minutes on the treadmill now.... read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Brisket and Ribs with baked beans side - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

Best brisket around! Honestly, you won't find better. My husband and I were both KCBS judges when we were younger so we've eaten our fair share of barbecue and we both agree that Holy Que's brisket is the best we've ever had! Of course, everything else there is delicious too--All the different meats, all the sides--I've enjoyed everything we've ever tried there. We just visited again today for Mothers Day and it was great. Thanks again for another wonderful meal. We'll definitely be back. read more

Unbelievable. I have passed here a good 4-5 times and tried to come but has been closed, thankfully it was open today and it would outstanding. Great service, beyond flavorful food, filling, and a great experience read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

They are located in Peddlers Village. My family and I stopped for lunch today. We were greeted by a lovely young woman who took our order. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the brat. Both were delicious. Just like advertised, smoked with a tasty sauce and just the right size. We ordered Mac & cheese, slaw, and corn bread. The Mac & cheese was excellent, the corn bread was very good and the slaw was good (my wife and daughter enjoyed it). The kitchen is inside but they have a nice layout out back for outdoor eating. It was a nice December day for us but they have outdoor heaters when it gets cold. They also do takeout. We will stop by when we head that way again. Highly recommended. read more

Food is Delicious, Owner very friendly, And the atmosphere is great. I would recommend this place highly to everybody. read more

Holy Que Smokehouse - Three meat plater - Barbeque Near Me - Lahaska, Pennsylvania

Best brisket this side of Texas! It's chock full of flavor and no sauce required. The green beans were fresh and still slightly crisp and not canned. Cozy place in a beautiful location and it always smells delicious inside and outside! read more

My husband got the half rack of ribs. They were delicious, but we weren't sure if they were done. Well they weren't. He was sick all night. I had the brisket sandwich. It was delicious! The flavor was there. We might try this place again. We just need to make sure it's fully cooked. We did takeout and were so hungry when we got home I guess we didn't want to start cooking the ribs. Big mistake! read more

Based on the reviews, I expected a much better meal. We got macaroni & cheese and ribs. The macaroni and cheese was good. The ribs were meaty but dry and we tasted the smokiness for several hours after dinner. Don't think we'll visit again read more

Very disappointed! We have wanted to try this place for a while, and when we finally did they were all out of so many items on a Sunday at lunch time. We got brisket sandwiches which were horribly fatty to the point by the time we cut all the fat out it was over half the portion. Disgusting! The food is way overpriced especially for what you get. Definitely not worth the money!! read more

Wow, great location and better bbq. Best ribs I've ever had, corn bread is off the charts, and my girls loved the mac & cheese, brisket and pulled pork. The owners were great as well. I'm looking forward to many a take out meal from them and sitting out in their cool backyard when the weather permits. Picked up a cool sweatshirt that my bulldogs wont' stop sniffing and my wife wants one too, so just emailed the owner to buy another one and he got back to me in minutes. Got a good feeling about this place! Highly recommended if you like authentic Texas BBQ. read more