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    Mission BBQ

    4.2 (207 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pulled pork and Mac (ate a little already)
    Michele G.

    Had there food truck food (company event) and was delicious. Enjoyed backed beans, a mini pulled pork slider, and Mac & cheese. All were delicious and service was very quick . Great place for great bbq. Definitely good quality and flavor- recommend

    Burnt ends, french fries, and cornbread
    Shianne P.

    I have been to this location several times. Location is always clean. The staff is always super friendly. I purchased burnt ends and french fries this last go around. This also came with cornbread. Food was absolutely delicious. I chose to get a plane so that I could try different sauces at the table. I definitely recommend going here as well as signing up for their program. You can receive a free sandwich for your birthday.

    Brittany C.

    Great place with awesome food! Everything is tender, delicious and finger licking good. Can't go wrong with pulled pork, brisket and cornbread with Mac and cheese! As a LEO, it was very nice seeing the memorabilia everywhere within the restaurant. Unknowingly, I even sat in a booth with my patch! They always have the hero donations to help those in need

    Allison C.

    Drop any preconceived notions you may have about Mission BBQ being a franchise - this spot is actually so good!! We stopped by as we were traveling down 84 looking for a quick meal, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The level of service here was truly exceptional. It was pretty near closing time, but the staff took the time to go through the menu with us, and even gave us complimentary blueberry cobbler since we were first time customers. The military memorabilia was so cool, and they gave my dad a military discount to thank him for his service (and we got a prime parking spot reserved for veterans too)! The food was delicious, with my favorite being the jalapeno and cheese sausage. We will absolutely be back, and I only wish I had tried them sooner!

    The best Brisket,super moist and juicy, I have try many time consistent quality all the time , good job

    The best brisket, super moist and juicy, I have try many times and I can say that quality and s really consistent all the ime , good job BBQ Team .

    Hawaiian ribeye
    Sarah K.

    My group of friends and I were here for an event nearby and at our hotel, when we asked for recommendations on where to eat and this place was on the list of recommendations. And, boy, were we glad that we decided to check it out. It was so good that we went the next night again! Yes, that good! Everything we ate was so good! From the sausages to all the sides and cornbread, every single thing was good. From what I can remember, this is what we had: - jalapeno sausage - so good! -baby back rib - fall off the bone so good! -brisket - you guessed it, so good! -smoke Hawaiian ribeye - this was ridiculously good! - for sides, we got the mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, collard greens, and the cornbread comes with some of the meat combos we got Oh! I almost forgot that you have to try their sauces for the meats. We loved all of them. Def try each of them to find what you like best. They even had Old Bay seasoning by the fountain drinks. If you love BBQ, you must stop by here. And, everyone was so welcoming and so nice here! We are so sad that we don't have a Mission BBQ near us, but you bet if we ever see another one, we are definitely stopping by. Tips: -You order at the counter and then wait for them to call you name. -Utensils, straws, and cup lids are all found in the toolkit across from the fountain drinks. It's pretty cool. Feel free to open each drawer to find what you need. -I loved making an Arnold Palmer (half iced tea and half lemonade) with their drink choices. -When you are done, there is usually someone who will take your trays and clean up afterwards.

    Mac and cheese
    Kelly P.

    They were pretty good here. The ribs and other meat we got were soft and tender like they described. I wish I had gotten a sauce to try I didn't know it wasn't glazed. The burger was fat and thick but even with all that it was bland. The Mac and cheese was decent however as well. Atmosphere seemed nice we couldn't eat in so unsure how well service is but would try again and see if it could get a full rating sometime.

    Lamarr E.

    I ll start by saying the customer service here is outstanding. Everyone is super nice and helpful. I love the warm welcome and service you get from the moment you walk in. The actual BBQ is just ok. The highlight of my meal was the jalapeño sausage. I wish the brisket was a little more moist. The sides were on the meh side as well. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Mac and cheese either. My meal totaled around 20 dollars, a little on the higher side for BBQ. Overall, it's just ok BBQ. It's what you expect from Connecticut.

    Yummy brisket.
    Andrew B.

    As a barbecue fan, this place had me at first scent. You walk in and that delicious smoked oak aroma fills the area. I love me some BBQ and their brisket was out of this world. Super nice staff. Can't wait to come back. Worth the trip if they don't have a location near you.

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    I've never been to a more friendly restaurant. They definitely deserve your business!

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    Food was delicious as always and I love that they have outdoor seating when the weather is nice.

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    Best bbq around. The atmosphere and mission are incredible. Staff are very welcoming & it's just a great place.

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