I had a GREAT EXPERIENCE at MISSION BBQ yesterday 11/7/25. I was on my last day of visiting Louisville from Chicago with my sister from Arkansas. My sister's son and his wife live in Louisville and they suggested that the four of us try Mission BBQ; they had heard good things about the food. Well, all the good things they heard proved to be true! We ordered a variety of entrees which included smoked/pulled/chopped brisket, turkey, chicken, pork; and ribs; and collard greens, green beans, cheesy potatoes, macaroni & cheese, baked beans; and the apple*Carmel*cinnamon dessert. EVERYTHING was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Cooked with perfect flavoring...Meats were moist, tender and warm...Simply Delicious! The Service and Wait Staff were Outstandingly Courteous and eagerly Accommodating from the cashier who took our order to our waitress TIKI! BUT, my family and I want to give a special shout out and THANKS to MARLEY!!' OMG...Marley is a true angel, and an outstanding representative for Mission BBQ! Her caring personality, and her passion and love for her work and for Mission BBQ was admirable! She made us feel so appreciated and valued! She even gave us the history of the restaurant and provided us with locations in other states that we frequent and live in. I live in Illinois and she provided me with a location in Downers Grove, Illinois which is only 13 miles from where I live. Can't wait to visit that location when I return home. Marley's friendly attentive and informative interaction with us was refreshing blessing, and will never escape us. And the Ambiance was beautiful and clean. AND the Women RESTROOM was Absolutely BEAUTIFUL....Really Elegant, Upscale, and very clean! Definitely 5 Stars from us! read more

Order and pay at the register then pick up from counter when called. Self serve drinks. I highly recommend the chopped brisket sandwich. It may not be quite as good as Bucee's but close. I really like the fresh potato fries and the Mac & Cheese...is...amazing. They usually have a special going on that is not on the regular menu. I love the atmosphere decor relating to military and public service heros. read more

Mission has the best brisket in Louisville! You decide if you want moist or lean (go moist, trust me you won't regret it). The 6 different bbq sauces at the tables are all tasty. The service is top notch and the restaurant is always clean. Food is à la carte but prices are reasonable. read more

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I was craving some BBQ while traveling and found Mission BBQ. Great story, really good BBQ, friendly service and casual ambiance. When you walk in, the mission of Mission BBQ is very clear - good tasting (and smelling) BBQ and honoring our service members. They do a great job. The BBQ was really good. I had the two meat combo with brisket and sausage, along with some greens and cornbread. Very tasty and filling. I will return when I am in the area. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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Great experience! Staff was friendly and explained the menu to me since it was my first time there. Food was delicious and reasonably priced, came out quick, and had ample portions. Bonus star for the military decor & even saw a LEO patch from home read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

Incredible brisket, jalapeño sausage and smoked wings! How they get the cheesy potatoes to be this good is amazing to me. Laura L is fantastic people making sure your experience is the best. She recommend the Georgia Mustard for the sausage and it was as the perfect pairing! If you have not tried this place, you are truly missing out!! read more

Mission BBQ - Georgia Mustard - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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Hooray for Yelp. We landed at the airport after a long day of travel and while we were waiting to deplane looked up well reviewed restaurants, and it led us here. What an absolutely incredible find. The food was way above average and the decor. Is military themed and adorable. read more

Food here has always been great. It does have a bit of that chain restaurant bbq taste and feel but over all good. As a former fire fighter here in Louisville I love the support mission bbq provides to local first responder agencies and really enjoy how the decorate with local agency photos and patches on the wall, gives it a big hometown feeling. Staff are always friendly and keep the place very clean. read more

I was craving some BBQ and Mission was my first thought. The staff are always so friendly and service is always excellent. Atmosphere is nostalgic. You will see pictures of veterans from all over and being the daughter of an Army Veteran that makes me smile. We chose the Brisket Sandwich with Mac-n-cheese and baked beans and the Pulled Chicken Sandwich with baked beans and fries. Their baked beans are phenomenal. I could just order those. All the sauces at Mission BBQ are on each table for you to try. There's at least six different flavors. Guaranteed to be something for everyone. read more

We got takeout. Awesome. Ribs, brisket, pork. Fast and hot. Only issue is could not figure out delivery. But we all really enjoyed the food

Mission BBQ is always excellent! The service was great, the food was pretty good, and the ambience is always chill. Definitely a solid choice. As always, I'm looking for Gluten Free options. I got the two meat plate with smoked Turkey and cheddar sausage. Coleslaw and baked beans are gluten free! I will definitely be back to a Mission BBQ, but I'm also trying to find a local favorite. read more

Mission BBQ - Seating area - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is always 10/10 soooo good! Staff is always so kind. They catered my wedding and the service was impeccable. They truly went above and beyond with being so attentive to everything. read more

First off I wanna think Landon and the folks at Mission BBQ for hosting us women veterans today. This was so special to share with other female veterans as we had spent the day in Frankfurt, reading the proclamation from the governor viewing the women's exhibit at the Kentucky history Museum in Frankfurt it was so appreciated that they thought enough of us to give us food. The ambience in the place is very welcoming and warm. The staff is amazing and attentive. The food is very very tasty even if they weren't hosting us I would go back to this place. Thank you again so so much for what you did for us and what you do for those who serve be at local or federal you guys rock read more

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Everything was on point and delicious. Cornbread, collards, green beans excellent. Smoked turkey, brisket and sausage was fabulous. Loved the tributes to our military. read more

Came here on Veteran's Day. Friend of mine is in "Kilroy" rebuilt WW2 military vehicles group. Order two sandwiches a pulled pork and shredded chicken. They run each about $9 but well worth it. Fresh and delicious. Table has about 6 varieties of BBQ sauces. At noon everyone stands/salutes the flag . read more

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Best. Brisket. In. LOUISVILLE! If you like bbq and good atmosphere, you gotta try Mission BBQ. Great staff, great food and support Veterans.

The pulled pork was not hot. The French fries were cold and limp. Some of the sauce bottles were almost empty.

Visited here on a Friday night dinner at 4 PM with a party of 7 and we were all pleased with the various food items sampled. Brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and sliced smoked turkey. Sides tried were Mac n cheese, collard greens, slaw, green beans, and cornbread. Everyone was happy and would return in the future. Great value. Restaurant has a great ambiance and is well maintained. Heavy duty tables and chairs, military memorabilia prominently displayed, and employees are friendly. Parking was ample. Location is located directly on busy Shelbyville Road so traffic was heavy during rush hour when we visited. We did not feel rushed during our visit and the place was bustling by the time we departed. Noise level made it a bit difficult for conversation due to the hard surfaces and volume level of the background music. read more

This restaurant was very efficient and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and we loved having several sauce options right at the table. We also loved all the decorations supporting our military and police. read more

Good quality bbq at a fair price. Very friendly to veterans and the local community, it's a great addition to the area. Place is very clean and modern! Definitely recommend! read more

GREAT Food & Dependable Service. At the Top of my order- in selection. You should make it Your Mission to treat yourself to a Very Special Meal! read more

My colleagues and I ate here for lunch and we were highly satisfied! The smoked turkey was so tender and the hand cut French fries were delicious. The brisket was cooked perfectly. The service was good and the ambiance is always great at Mission BBQ. Only opportunity was we felt the cornbread was a little dry. read more

Wow! What a lil gem! I had the pulled pork. All their meats are dry rubbed and their sauce assortment is on the table! I liked the "Texas Twang" and the "Memphis Belle". read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork, baked beans, Cole slaw, Mac and cheese and cornbread! All fresh made in house!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

Great, GREAT BBQ your way... No alcohol. Love the national anthem at noon everyday. Service is above average for a fast casual spot. We will definitely be back. read more

Excellent bbq spot and all around good place to patronize. I love bbq and struggle to find good options, especially in Louisville (don't get me wrong, we have a few good ones, it's just that there are so few). This one, while I guess it's a "chain" and thus would discourage some, is a strong player and absolutely needs to be on everyone's list. The meats stand on their own--pork is smoky and flavorful, brisket is always tender and juicy (and brisket is my test of a bbq spot because, frankly, most places that don't specialize in it don't do it terribly well, leaving it tough or bland), turkey is a flavorful change of pace. Sauces just add another dimension, and there's a good variety: sweet (Memphis Belle), tangy (Texas Twang), "classic" (KC Classic...yes, I stole the name to describe it, but KC style sauce is what I grew up with so that's indeed classic to me), and unique and flavorful (Bay B Q, which has a solid dose of Old Bay; Smoky Mountain that has a sweet start with a splash of heat on the end; and others). Solid sides (green bean, collard greens, mac and cheese are my top picks). And there are always some good seasonal entrees (the Juicy Lucy style burger is a favorite), sides (corn pudding needs to be full time), and desserts (banana pudding can never be beaten). Service is fantastic. You order and pick up at the counter. Staff is friendly and helpful, and they'll check on you at your table too to be sure all is well. They truly make you feel welcome. The space is a beautiful hybrid. Feels like a a bbq joint, which is perfect, but it also pays homage to those who've served, which is part of their core purpose. If you like bbq, give it a try. If you don't...give it a try anyway, they might change your min read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork, green beans, mac and cheese, and banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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We had this for our Social Committee Lunch it was so good.We will order from you all again.

This establishment is awesome. Great history behind it and love that they support veterans. Service was outstanding and baby shark made our experience. At mission bbq you will be met with awesome staff, CRAZY quick service, and delicious food. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back. read more

Mission BBQ - Bbq shrimp and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

Mission bbq is a eastend Lousiville bbq joint just off Shelbyville road near the malls. A lot of people swear by mission bbq saying it is the best bbq in the city. I had seen the mission bbq franchises befor I other states but had never been to them or this local one. So I gave it a chance the other day while doing some running at then nearby st Mathews mall around lunch time. It was me my wife and my 4th born daughter who is 18 months old. The decor and Setup here is cool. Pats honor and tribute to our local heroes who serve on front line forces. There is almost honors and tributes on every square inch of the walls. You walk in to a counter and place your order and they give you a number and you take your seat. They will call out yiur number when it is Ready. They have some bbq sauce choices at the table and some by the fountain soda machines as well. One personally ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of beans. I sampled a few sauces trying to find the right one but if I'm being honest they were all just ok. Which described the sandwich to me. Just very ok. I wouldn't say it's bad but it isn't even cracking my top 5 bbq places here locally. The sandwich itself was a decent size. My wife got a chicken sandwich with baked beans and Mac and cheese that we fed to the baby. Her sandwich once again was just ok. Very plain even with the sauces. Where we differ was on the baked beans. I hated them and she loved them so there want an in between I guess. Overall very cool place with a great gimmick for honoring hero's. We were there at noon where they stop everyone have them Stand up and pay tribute as they played the national anthem. So that was cool and unique. I wish I liked there food a bit more but it was still a solid and enjoyable trip and experience. read more

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It is really nice inside the restaurant. Clean and spacious. Our client at work had brought us food one day, and it was so delicious that I asked about the place. He explained that they support our veterans and people in uniform. He had a lot of great things to say about the restaurant, so I finally made it out here. Here is a little saying from their website: "Our young men and women in uniform. Veterans who served with honor. Our local Police, firefighters, and first responders who make our community a better place to live. They're the people we respect most of all, so MISSION BBQ tries to give back in return. From fundraisers to service projects, we have your back, donating over $20,000,000 supporting vital charities since opening our doors in 2011." We ended up getting a pint of mc&cheese, green beans, and baked beans. Along with a serving of cheesy potatoes and a pound of pulled pork. I really don't think that you can go wrong with this place. read more

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Great BBQ in the heart of St Matts! Six different sauces to go with pork, turkey or brisket BBQ. Sides are really tasty, we had green beans and their fries, which are skin on thinly sliced ones. Super flavorful. Ample seating indoors, with some bench seating as well as benches and a bunch of two and four tops. Military theme, and at noon every day they do the National Anthem so take your hat off and stand up....Merica!! read more

Mission BBQ - Inside counter - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

I had the ribs about a week ago. Not to my liking. A true BBQ rib must be cooked with the sauce on! These are naked and you add the sauce after it is cooked. This gives you dry, stringy ribs. However, the pulled pork is quite tasty. read more

As soon as you walk in you smell that good smoked meat. It was like a bbq heaven. The workers let us taste the collard greens. So good. Everyone was very kind and accommodating. I will definitely return to try all the food. read more

I have been to Mission BBQ numerous times and I love the turkey. I went in today though and was so dry it broke into pieces without being moist like it usually is. It is really expensive but it used to be worth it. I want to go back but I am afraid it will be more of the same read more

I was skeptical when I saw a ribeye on the menu for less than $12. I asked how big they were and the lady said about 8 ounces. I ordered two of them and baby back ribs. The ribeyes were amazing, as good as a steak from a steakhouse like Longhorn and for half the price. Also, they were probably more than 8 ounces, probably like 10 ounces or 12. Undefeated. I didn't try the ribs but my mom said they were great. Will be returning for sure. Service was exceptional also. 5 minute wait for the two steaks and ribs, and I was greeted as I walked in and also as I walked out. Still confused as to how they can sell big ribeyes for $12 and stay in business but I'm not complaining! read more

Mission BBQ - Ribeye - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

Mistakenly went here expecting great bbq. Very disappointing. Ribs were uncooked. Brisket also could have been better. Should have gone to a non chain for bbq read more

Delicious brisket great sauces, and wonderful food all around. I have never had anything bad at Mission. Service is always great.

Food was great. Staff was very friendly. We got our food fast. I will definitely be going back and highly recommend it.

I stopped in here for lunch on a busy day. This was my first time here and the Menu was a little confusing but the very nice lady taking the orders walked around from behind the counter and explained everything to me. I chose the "meat-market" pulled pork which came with cornbread. For my sides I had the Collard Greens and Baked Beans. I felt like I was eating food that my Grandma cooked! IT WAS SO GOOD! Everything was melt in your mouth DELICIOUS! The set up is order at the Counter - they have only one size drink cups but the refills of beverage is free and the Sweet Tea is perfection! On the Tables you'll find SIX different BBQ sauces to choose from and a jar of Vinegar for your Greens, and plenty of napkins/paper towels. I chose the Memphis Belle Sauce! It was SPOT ON. This was LUNCH HEAVEN! I couldn't eat it all so they provided a carry out container. Very nice people, great atmosphere and great Patriotic Theme to respect our Veterans and Active Duty Military! The only downside was the music was SO LOUD... but it seems like it's that way everywhere! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

One of my passions is BBQ. My second is sauces. Needless to say, I went to sauce heaven. I am skipping a step. The pulled pork sandwich is the BEST in town. The portions are plentiful and the pork is succulent. Hands down in my humble opinion, the best BBQ in town. Now I would like to give a huge shout out to Natasha (the front counter gal) super friendly as well as engaging read more

I came to meet a few friends here at 6:30 on a Wednesday night. Lots of parking spots in front and the side of the building. It's a big place! Very open with tons of military-related decor. I expected green wall paint, but they used lots of browns, oranges, wood, and some sort of tin material. You order at the counter and they call your name when they've got it done. They were quick! I hadn't quite walked to the table when they called me up. The lady at the register was super energized. This must be her favorite job! She let me try the green beans to make sure I wanted to order it. I did the XL combo which comes with one side and a drink. I got the cup that donates to veterans which gives me a discount on my meal if I come back. I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of the green beans and a huge cup of sweet tea. Yum! The pork was moist. There were lots of sauce choices. The manager came out and brought out Alabama white BBQ sauce upon my request. It was good! I didn't like some of the other sauces on the table. There was another one I liked but I can't remember the name. I like that they had mild and spicy options though. My friends got pulled pork or brisket. Some tried Mac and cheese or the cornbread or green beans. Everyone enjoyed it! It's good but I'm a bigger fan of Momma's BBQ though. It's still worth being on your BBQ bucket list. The staff was awesome though! The manager kept checking on us, cleared some tables, and offered us coupons for free sandwiches. Yay! read more

Mission BBQ - Outside they got that American flag - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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