Second time ever at mission bbq and an update to my review. Had the brisket, pulled chicken, Cole slaw, and peach cobbler. Chicken: good. Moist. My preference is for whole pieces of smoked chicken but I get it. The NC sauce in the table was an ok compliment to this. Brisket: got the combo lean/fatty. Both were good, lean just a touch dry but not horrible. Cole slaw: good. Was worried when I sat down because there's no s&p on the table.....didn't need it. Peach cobbler: star of dinner. Nothing beats hot peach cobbler, even if it's just "pretty good" cobbler. Overall: food was good. Nothing spectacular, but solid. Much better than my first trip. Service was excellent (it wasn't super busy). Ambiance: sort of a Texas locker room/military/fire department sort of thing going on. Pretty ok. Cons: food doesn't stay warm long on a metal tray inside a cold restaurant. And out of 7 choices for bbq sauce, not a single "really good" one. The Memphis sauce was probably the best of all 7. I'll go back. This experience was so much better than the first time. Did not take fresh pictures. read more

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This was my first visit to this 'newer' location. I say newer, because I saw when it opened, but just haven't had the chance to stop in until a few days ago. The place is exactly like all the others I've been to between VA - PA. Service is great, friendly, professional, very helpful, and what they have made a business out of - just like all the other locations I've visited. The menu is the same as well. I tried their turkey and jalapeño sausage for my two meats, and their cheesy potatoes and beans as sides. The turkey was moist and had a nice smokey flavor. It tasted great, in fact! It was so much better than the sausage I got. The sausage was cooked great, had a nice smoke, but was bland and tasted almost like a boring ham. It definitely needed a sauce on it, and the staff recommended their mustard sauce, which I thought was really nice. In fact, my favs on this visit were the KC, Mustard, and Nashville Hot Sauce. I was there during the noon time period where the National Anthem plays and it was great to see all the patrons participate in the Anthem. Of course, the restaurant's staff participated and that's GREAT! Mission not only makes chain BBQ great, but they help to keep Making American Great Again too!! read more

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The brisket always hits the spot. We get the slices and typically don't even add sauce, but that's not to say they don't have some great ones. I think the Smokey mountain and Georgia mustard have to be my favorite. Great spot to kick back and taste the heart of America while feeling like you're in a log cabin. read more

Best brisket around, and consistent! No kmife required!!! And be ready to remove your hat at noon read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I love Mission BBQ and have been to many of their other locations. I tried the "black plate" special which was wings. My husband and I thought they were great and would get them again. I also got a side salad which was nothing special. read more

It's a chain and now I've been to two of them. Okay for food while traveling. No ambiance. Food feels prepared. It's a walk up so little service necessary. And since all alacarte bill was more than it should be read more

Always good food here. Coming home from Doswell. Stopped in to get some decent BBQ. We both ordered the pulled pork sandwiches, different sides. The pulled pork was good, maybe a tad dry, and you have multiple sauces to add to your sandwich. I really like their Cole slaw and beans. My daughter got the Mac and cheese- which I would avoid. She also got the collards, which are pretty decent tasting. This is fast food, with a them, hailing our first responders, military and veterans. Gotta love that. If you want fast and decent BBQ, this chain is pretty reliable and delivers a good product. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork to go with Cole slaw and baked beans. It's a big serving size. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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When Mission BBQ first opened it was great. Hadn't been there for a while so I stopped by last night to pick up dinner. Ordered the 3 meat plate to go with brisket and 2 ribs and was very disappointed. The brisket was very dry. No smoke or rub flavor as if it had been cooked in an oven and not on a smoker. The ribs were a little bit better. Had some rub flavor but definitely lacking any smoke flavor. The ribs were also very dry. It was as if what I received was day old meats that were warmed up and served. I might also add that the price for what I received was way more than the meal was worth. Needless to say I won't be wasting my money at Mission BBQ again. read more

I love their North Carolina style pulled pork barbecue, with lightly creamy coleslaw with a splash of vinegar, a slice of corn bread and some collard greens !!! That's what my wife and I had for lunch today. This barbecue reminds me of when I was teenager and my dad would stop by the Pig and Chick roadside watering hole in Chantilly to pick up a dozen Maryland Old Bay steamed crabs and some barbecue sandwiches to bring home after work. I have good memories of those delicious family dinners. Much more recently, my wife and I completed our drive back to Fredericksburg from a vacation at Nags Head, NC, before I finally had the North Carolina style barbecue that I had been craving the whole return trip home. It was too early to have the barbecue when we were heading back. Where did I get this barbecue? On Plank Road, at Mission BBQ. It was and continues to be delicious. Next time, I'll treat myself to their sizeable chocolate brownies that I saw at the ordering counter. When we got to Mission BBQ, it was about 1 pm on a Sunday afternoon. They had a fair number of customers inside. Nevertheless, they took my take out order immediately and the food was ready in mere minutes. I'm glad that I ordered extra pulled pork for a snack tomorrow as well. Highly recommended !!! My wife just now added "The meat is very good. I like that it's not fatty." Go get your NC barbecue now !!! read more

Wow! ***** 10 out of 10 recommend! Service was amazing, everyone was so nice and helpful. Told us all about the menu and how everything is cooked in house daily. Food was even better than the expected. Restaurant was clean, everything was accessible. Everything was so good we couldn't even wait to eat it so I have no pictures. lol read more

We are from Hawaii with a second home in King George, and Mission BBQ is our family tradition every time we are in town. The brisket, ribs, and sides are always spot on, and the team is friendly and fast. We even buy their incredible BBQ sauces to take back and share with friends in Hawaii. Five stars and we wish there was a Mission BBQ in Hawaii! read more

My partner got me this on the way back home bc a friend recommended Mission bbq to him. The briskets were great. I was told not to order the lean one because it's dry. Glad I listened. The corn bread was amazing, but Mac and cheese was ehh, typical. But overall, they were good. read more

Mission BBQ - Mac and cheese, brisket, and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

It has been 9 years since I have eaten here and I was worried that the quality had gone down like so many other restaurants since COVID. I am proud to report they haven't fallen off a bit. Ribs, coleslaw, cheesy potatoes and sweet tea did not disappoint. read more

Mission BBQ - Ribs with Georgia BBQ. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I love this Mission BBQ location. The employees are always friendly and welcoming. When placing take out orders they are usually quick to fulfill. Food is always consistently good as well. My go to is the pulled chicken with Mac & cheese and French fries. Their fries taste almost like boardwalk fries. Whenever I'm craving some quick bbq mission bbq is my first thought. read more

The staff are good people who are happy to help you however they can. The food has always been good no matter what I have gotten.

Mission BBQ is always consistently good. The flavor is great and they have a ton of sauces. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Amazing Staff ALL the Way around , we get the very best Mission has to offer , even when things didn't go as planned , Mission MADE IT RIGHT, and that's why we keep coming back week in & week out,4/5 times a Month for the past 5 yrs and counting, Thanks for the extra ALL the Staff provide with every meal we have ever ordered, and will continue supporting the Best Bbq Spot and Recommend this Place to Family & Friends every chance we get !Thanks #3515!!! read more

I've been to various Mission BBQ locations but this is my first time at this one. Staff was friendly, social distancing is being observed, and the food was great, as always. Portions are filling and you'll end up with a happy heart. My pulled pork sandwich was moist and the mac and cheese delicious. You won't be disappointed. Plenty of parking and close to I-95 if your on the road. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich and mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

First let me say this was one of cleanest stops we made on our trip! The bathroom was immaculate and so was the dining area, so much so that what started as a bathroom stop on an 11 hour trip ended up making us stay for lunch. With that being said, this is not a cheap drive thru fast casual restaurant! The average price for 1 meal is $11. That not terrible for good Bbq, this however was mediocre BBQ. The brisket, though cooked well, lacked any type of seasoning whatsoever. Seriously I think there wasn't even a sprinkle of salt or a dash of pepper on that meat! The pulled pork was just okay. I will say having a number of Bbq sauces to chose from to pour on top definitely helped. My favorite was mixture of the Tupelo Honey & the Kansas City. The macaroni was cheesy but it was missing something. The fries were perfect- the right amount of crunchy to salty. Oh and the cornbread, hmmm idk if you could even call that cornbread. It was more like a gritty stick to your mouth piece of brick! I know a box Jiffy cornbread produces better results then what we had! All in all, I give this a 3 out of 5. It wasn't the worst Bbq I've had but it wasn't even close to the best. Actually if I could I think I would rate it more of a 2.5. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, Pulled Pork, Max & Cheese, Fries, and Cornbread! - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I walked in and went to the online order area. Even though there were many employees working, no one acknowledged me. I waited for at least 10 minutes, and no one offered to help. Then another gentleman walked in and was helped right away even though I was still waiting because no one helped me yet and I got there before that customer. After assisting one customer, the employee just left without helping me. If they were truly busy, I would understand and I don't mind waiting at all--but they weren't, and one lady was just standing around. I don't know if it was racism because I'm Asian or something else, but I will never return to this place. read more

So I ordered a to go order of pulled chicken and brisket and had my son pick it up on his way home. It was supposed to be 6 lbs each. When we got it home we weighed it just out of curiosity. Each pan weighed 5.14 lbs. Mistakes happen so I wasn't mad. I called them and let them know. This is why I gave them 5 stars. They immediately recognized the issue and refunded me a pound of each meat. Didn't have to argue and they were extremely apologetic and easy to work with. I think the managers name was Brandon so if I am wrong I apologize but he was awesome. For their awesome customer service and integrity I will happily go back and use them again. Thank you Mission Barbecue! read more

Great news...another business eatery in Fredericksburg. Unfortunately, it didn't impress. So here's my Yelp review in a nutshell. Chain restaurant with a ton of great memorabilia on the walls supporting military! But, they don't give a military discount! You "support" our military, but don't offer a military discount? I would HIGHLY suggest that you add that option. Otherwise, all I hear is a bunch of bologna propaganda! A 10% discount for active service members or veterans wouldn't hurt. Even Wendy's offers a 10% discount to service members, EMT, police and fireman. This is a great location in Fredericksburg. Nice decor, busy busy busy when we came, which means either people are loving it or at least trying it. My husband ordered the plate with 2 meats. Prices shown do NOT include a side, so it can get a bit pricey. He got the pulled pork and pulled chicken with a piece of cornbread. You get a scoop of each on a paper lined tray. I got the 1 meat plate with pulled pork, cornbread and a side of fries for us to split. There are a variety of sauces on the table to try out. I enjoyed my pork, but my husband found his to be fatty. The fries were very good! Cornbread was dry. Fountain machine in the lobby for unlimited refills of soda or tea. There is an option to pickup a glass bottle of soda at the entrance, in cool little retro bottles, which is nice. Beer on tap. Basic fast food honestly. Nothing to rave about. I would go there again, but I don't see the 'wow' factor. read more

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Tbh, this wasn't our 1st choice for BBQ while passing through but it was what we were craving so we decided to give it a try. Overall, not a bad place. Food came out very quick, considering how many we bought. We tried their pulled pork sandwich, the kids meal with pulled chicken sandwich and fries, baby back ribs and sides of Mac and cheese and their cheesy potatoes. They also have a variety of BBQ sauces to try at every table ranging from tangy, sweet and spicy and bold flavors. They all tasted pretty good. I'd say my only criticism was that while the flavors were there, the meats were more on the dry side. The service was very nice and helpful. read more

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This was our first visit to Mission Barbecue and it did not disappoint! Not only was the food delicious and filling, but the atmosphere was even better! The staff were so friendly and polite, and the military and first responder memorabilia and quotes were inspiring and a breath of fresh air! We will definitely be back again as soon as we can! Run, don't walk, and get ya some delicious food in a very patriotic and wonderful restaurant! read more

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I love BBQ, including chicken. ribs and pulled pork, but for me, the real measuring stick for quality BBQ is brisket. I love the brisket at Mission BBQ. Whether it's the lean or juicy (i.e. fatty), it's moist, just the right level of smokey flavor and a perfect crust. It's not cheap, but still a great value. My father-in-law from the heart of BBQ country in Texas says it rivals his favorite BBQ joint back home. And the fresh cut fries are a great addition. Enjoy! read more

Great atmosphere! Felt like a true BBQ experience from back home. I ordered the brisket sandwich, brisket baked beans, and Mac and cheese. The brisket isn't quite my grandfathers, but I would still eat it any day of the week. The Mac and cheese was good, nothing crazy to say. The baked beans were so good, though. Packed with Smokey and sweet flavors, I could have had another order. My wife ordered the black plate special, the smoked pastrami and we both agreed that it was the star of the entire eating experience. Fall apart, melt in your mouth pastrami that was packed with flavor left us wanting more. We left with our bellies and souls satisfied! We will definitely be back! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Never been to one of these before but we are definitely sold! Food was fantastic- especially the sides. We got ours for takeout and I was appreciative that the order was correct and packaged nicely. read more

I wish I had taken pictures. We pulled off the interstate with plans to eat at a recently opened chicken place. I won't name that establishment here, and sure they would have been great too. Problem was that that location was new and the line was out the door. Oh well, there was a Mission Barbecue just down the street, so off we went. Now listen, we are already MB fans, we were not surprised To find a typical MB establishment, well kept and thematic military appreciation. What we did not expect was pretty much all else. The place was inordinately well ordered, friendly, clean, and oh the food. We ordered NC barbecue sandwiches. Every detail of the presentation was like on a marketing brochure. The portions were huge and every component was fresh. I just cannot say enough how well this location performed. We will seek them out when traveling through. Kudos big-time. read more

Impressive. If the food isn't the top bbq around, the corporate culture here stands out. In particular, staff are out at the tables, deep cleaning each table and chair. Rare nowadays. Staff was also helpful in taking dishes and asking if we needed anything. read more

I periodically go to Mission BBQ and in the past have always been impressed. This time ... not so much. I placed an order for pickup. The cashier waiting on me when I checked in seemed distracted. She did ask me if I wanted a receipt and I responded affirmatively and told her I had two separate orders that I had completed online. She gave me a receipt for one and then wandered off, never to return. Here's what I thought of the food: Cornbread: One of the highlights of this meal. Moist and tasty. Brisket: The two words that come to mind are "Gobi Desert". I knew it was going to be dry because I saw the guy behind the counter cutting it and, man, he probably needed a chainsaw. No bueno. French Fries: Soggy and mealy. Turkey Sandwich: Better than expected. Beans with Meat Chunks: Excellent. Ribs: OK, but like the brisket, dry. Sausage with Cheese and Jalapeños: somewhere between room temperature and cold. Disappointing. Mac and Cheese: Another surprisingly delicious item. Potato Salad: W-a-y too much mayo. Shredded Pork: Flavorful and nicely cooked. I also wanted to give a shout out to the guy ensuring that my order was complete and packed up properly. He did a great job. Recap: The sides were the stars here, while the main events; especially the brisket, the ribs, and the sausage slices; were not ready for prime time. I always liked this restaurant and it's obvious devotion to our military and first responders. But, a restaurant at its most basic level has to have great food. But, on this visit that great food was not present for duty. read more

This is top quality service, Food, Ambience! I've been in here and every single person pledged allegiance to the flag. Everyone sang the national anthem read more

Just ordered dinner (cause this working mama just couldn't do it tonight) and everything was amazing. Staff was very friendly upon my arrival. Kudos to the team and thank you for the service. read more

Mission BBQ - 2 meat sampler of baby back ribs and spare ribs. Fries and beans as sides - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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We were in town visiting family and decided to get BBQ for Sunday lunch. Mission was the closest so we headed over. Decided yo wait to order on-site as we had never been to nor even heard of Mission BBQ! Staff here was awesome from the cashier to the counter server! We felt we were special people and they went out of their way to describe try I've the selections in food and sauces. Best of all we loved all the food-especially the brisket! It was juicy and so tasty. I loved the green beans (so flavorful) and the Mac 'n cheese was some of the best! I'm definitely recommending this place and will hope they come over to Ohio in the future! I look forward to stopping in to this shop in the future! read more

Love Mission Bbq, the good and staff were great. We had the Pulled pork, brisket and the sausage, everything was good We will return

Food was good Sevice was real nice. I would come back again. Lots of food. Had enough for another meal for take out. read more

Mission BBQ - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Good BBQ quickly. The beans and bacon side was a bit too greasy for me, but the meat sampler was good and the various sauces were so fun to try. Very attentive service. read more

My husband ordered their brisket with mashed potatoes and mac-n-cheese sides. Plus he purchased their Cheerwine soda bottles that you can find near the ordering counter. I ordered one of their Bay-b-Back ribs. My husband's order came with sweet & tender cornbread. The brisket wasn't as soft and moist as my husband imagined it would be but he still enjoyed it. The ribs fell off the bones and were tender enough for me to eat. I enjoyed trying their different BBQ sauces. The mashed potatoes were delicious and my husband enjoyed eating his mac-n-cheese. Price is reasonable given their generous portions. read more

Mission BBQ - Tender & delicious Bay-b-back ribs, brisket, mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes, cornbread with soda bottle - Barbeque Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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The brisket is great but don't bother with the strip steak. It was raw on the inside (I like medium to medium rare and would call this rare) and it was very tough! Go for the other meats which are are all wonderful. The collard greens are fantastic! read more

I LOVE MISSION BBQ! Being an Air Force (yay) brat I have eaten all over the world. I can honestly say the Fredericksburg Mission BBQ is easily one of the best - AND THE BEST BBQ I HAVE EVER HAD! I have to admit I always get the moist brisket (I am salivating just thinking about it), although I have tried and loved all the sides! But the friends and family with me say exactly the same about whatever they order. And thanks to my fav "hostess" Barbara, I have sampled the smoked turkey and sausage which were terrific! Also Barbara really adds to the whole experience because she is very special - so nice and funny and knows everything about Mission BBQ. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure we always leave full and happy - and they are very, very good at it! Fredericksburg is a better place with Mission BBQ in it! read more

Priced a little steep, but absolutely delicious BBQ. Never go wrong here. Kinda bummed that they don't offer a military discount, my babyluv served 20 years, and yet they say they back all first responders, you're not goon call ghost busters if we're in conflict, you're gonna call the military, seems like there's a contradiction to me, yeah, we support ya, but won't give ya 10% off a sandwich, a delicious sandwich, but a sandwich nonetheless. read more