Easily the best brisket around town. Never had a bad side, and the service is always top-notch.

Yes, it's a chain, but it's the kind of chain I'm always excited to discover on a road trip. The kids had macaroni and cheese and cornbread. The grownups had delicious smoked meats -- I had ribs this time, but I think the brisket is usually better -- with a wide variety of sauces. The NC pepper vinegar might be my favorite. It's fast, hospitable, reliable, and really much better than it has any right to be. read more

Going to make this review based on one thing, and one thing only. They claim to be all about military, first responders, police, etc. As a 24 year veteran, I was looking forward to coming here. After I ordered, I asked for the military discount (showing my ID), and she responded, "we don't offer a discount, but we offer our rewards program." UNSATISFACTORY in my book. read more

We have not been to Mission BBQ until today. It's Veterans Day so they were pretty, but the line moved quickly and the staff was super friendly. DH got the brisket sandwich and I got the pulled pork. The sauce was on the side instead of drowning the sandwich (thank you!!). The meat on both sandwiches was tender and moist. Our lunch was delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

What is there to say, do you enjoy great bbq if no move on, if yes well say where is this place. Nestled in Springfield Illinois is this hidden gem. Everything looks awesome, can't go wrong with anything they serve. Get your significant other, grab your kids, get granny from the nursing home and chow down on anything from the menu. Don't worry about getting fat hit the gym later lmao. Can't wait to get my hands dirty on some greasy bbq ribs and cornbread. Bring clean clothes for grandma, you know how she gets! read more

Super good food and good people. Will definitely go back. Need 85 characters to post.

Great food, friendly and good humored staff. Little pricey but the portions were plentiful

got rib dinner to go.. first no barbq sauce with the ribs...the ribs were dry with no flavor....the worst barbq experience i have had in 75 years....avoid the place... read more

Food was great. Great service,, they care about you as a customer. Bbq sauce was good...

I love the idea of restaurants that give back and I'm very particular about BBQ so some may think it's great, for me it was average at best. They ask if you want "moist" or "lean" brisket and I'm glad I asked for the moist brisket because it was a little dry. The turkey was good and I will probably give it another try sometime. read more

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Four of us went in for lunch today. This is my first time here so what a surprise? I was just getting done with my brisket and my sister in law said, hey everybody get up it's national anthem time....what???? Sure enough everyone stood up put their hand over their hearts and the national anthem played. It was very cool. Btw brisket, ribeye and pulled pork, and sausage were awesome! Smoky, tender and juicy. read more

This place was very good! The sides and the chicken was really good! The customer service was OUTSTANDING! The gentleman at the front really helped us and showed great customer service. read more

The food was delicious and the employees went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. There's a reason it has good ratings! Try it out.

Very easy to recommend from the great location and accessible parking, large menu with plenty to appeal to the majority of appetites, and accommodating and friendly staff, only issues are quite high prices and rather noisy atmosphere. The brisket I had was phenomenal, extremely smooth and well done meat with pleasant moist texture and extra appetizing flavors. My buddy had a great dish with the special shrimp however as mentioned the prices are obnoxious for a couple sea bugs. This is a classic Southern chain done up right for the American fill up. I was sad to see little heat added to the house sauces but decent variety and good flavors to pour over my beef. Overall a definite must try for those seeking out good barbecue and wanting a hearty family dining experience. read more

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Enjoyed the catered items but getting to enjoy the noon ceremony is very special. Food always exceeds expectations. Make sure and check out patches. read more

Clean restaurant decorated with various military, police and fire insignia, plus some football jerseys and helmets. Each table has a selection of 6 different sauces, which was definitely different. Staff was friendly and polite , but music was loud and cashiers were soft spoken, which begs for problems with ordering. Barbecue was good, but not cheap...dropped $47 for what was really 2 meals, because sides are extra. Ordered 3 meats platter and added a salad after trying to figure out their method...lean vs moist is an indication of the fat. Their side salad and entree salad are the exact same price, but the entree salad is twice the size? Apparently we weren't the first ones to get confused because they put a second "side" salad on the platter when I questioned why it was smaller than the cashier showed us...and Be aware if you buy a HERO cup, you are actually making a donation...Now that I know the drill, definitely could make this a regular stop if I'm the area. read more

Mission BBQ - The image shows a barbecue platter with grilled ribs, sliced sausage, and pulled pork served on parchment paper. Accompanying the meats are side salads with cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and purple cabbage in small black containers. The meal is set on a wooden table, with a drink and a small container of sauce visible in the background. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

As a veteran, I was intrigued by Mission BBQ. There is parking for veterans in front and all kinds of first responder and military memorabilia inside. With all that you would think that they would offer a military discount, NOPE!! The food was not worth it either. Both the ribs and brisket were tasteless. The sauces weren't that great either. Coming from St Louis, the cashier said that they may be expanding to StL. I hope not because they will get laughed out of town. read more

Great service. The brisket was very tasty - the wet great for stand alone, while the dry was perfect for a sandwich. French fries were tasty and fresh. But the variety of sauces were fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Absolutely loved this place!! We had been looking for BBQ, and this came up on Yelp. It had good reviews, and rightfully so. Young lady was so kind, minute we walked in she explained the menu. Recommended some items. We got pulled pork, ribs and brisket and sides. Everything was delicious! She even gave us each a serving of banana pudding!! Great atmosphere and a real tribute to our military and 1st responders. read more

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1st and foremost this business claims to be all about Veterans. They even have a nice parking spot right by the door designated for vets. Too bad when they had the snow plowed in their parking lot it was all deposited in the "Veterans" designated parking spot making the parking spot inaccessible. Guess they don't really care about us that much after all. Now let's talk about the food. If you love salt this is your food joint. It's the primary ingredient in all their food. My chopped brisket was similar to a chopped up leather boot with a pound of salt and some bbq sauce added. Dry, tough, so salty I could barely eat it. My side of fries next. You've had salty fries at McDonald's right? Add 3xs the salt and that's the amount of salt on their fries which appeared to have been cooked yesterday and reheated today. All the food was immeasurably salty. Inedible in some cases. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Really great food! Tables and chairs are comfortable! Really great staff. Go eat here!

So I was going here with my gay friend hoping for some good BBQ as I'm from Texas, home of the best BBQ. I was entertained by the plastic flag on the door saying "All Rise!" and then reading that they regularly stand up and say the national anthem like China. But going in, we were so uncomfortable. The amount of bootlicking was insane. There were like maybe three employees but none of them paid me any attention. They even had a September 11th plaque that was dated 2011.... September 11 was 2001 people. The entire restaurant is dedicated to virtue signaling and not serving good food and customer service. As a gay Democrat, I didn't feel welcome and we both left. It didn't matter as none of the employees noticed me. The clientele this place must get, if it ever does get many customers, I wouldn't feel safe around. If you're not a straight, white cis-male, avoid. read more

This is a very well run establishment. Very quick with the food, and it was also very flavorful. The workers are very friendly. I will continue to eat her. read more

The food is good here! We ordered the 2 meat, and picked pulled chicken and smoked turkey. Both were GREAT! We had baked beans as a side and they were also very good. That dessert type thing they added in... That was AWESOME! And the sauces were FANTASTIC! It was a little slow getting our orders, which surprised me. And I got one of the cups where part of the proceeds go to The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, but they didn't give me a lid. I was searching all over for it, and finally went back to the register to ask, and got one. Also, they don't give a military discount, which I found surprising. They've got some sort of card system, where you get a discount if you come often enough, but nothing for someone who's just passing through. read more

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Delicious BBQ! The meat sampler was a great way to try several things. All delicious! The baked beans were outstanding and so was the banana pudding. We are visiting from out of town and saw the reviews. Definitely glad we tried it! read more

Mission BBQ - Meat Sampler. - The image shows a meat sampler plate with an assortment of barbecue items and sides. It features sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage links, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and shredded chicken, all arranged on a paper-lined tray on a wooden table. The presentation highlights a variety of smoked meats and classic barbecue sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Brisket, Mac n cheese, and coleslaw were amazing! The staff were all pleasant and helpful. Love the atmosphere!

The food was amazing, my wife and I loved all of the meats we tried. Even though you order at the counter the service was great and a very friendly staff. The restaurant has a cool military vibe that helps with the ambiance because without the challenge coins and military photos the layout is pretty basic. My only gripe - and yes, I know costs are up everywhere - but the prices were way higher than what Midwest BBQ should cost. We would happily return, just hopefully when someone wants to take us out for dinner!! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, Pulled Pork, Fries, Beans & Corn Bread - A food tray contains pulled pork, French fries, baked beans in a small black cup, a piece of cornbread, and barbecue sauce. The pulled pork is shredded, and the fries are golden and slightly crispy. The baked beans are in a small black container, and the cornbread is a rectangular piece with a golden-brown crust. The meal appears to be served in a casual dining setting. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

We were in and out of this place in less than 10 minutes which was impressive. The manager spoke and kept us distracted will we waiting for our food. He told us about how their smokers are on and cooking 24 hours a day. I think that's what he said. I was a bit distracted as I was looking at the staff preparing orders and the mouth watering aroma coming from behind the counter. I was so distracted I didn't think to take pictures of the decor, menu or seating arrangements but I will get that next time! The staff was amazingly nice and the food is just as amazing. I tend to get the ribs without the many sauce options. The meat is good all by itself. read more

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I love BBQ and I want to love this restaurant but I cannot give it more than a generous 3 stars. I have have visited this restaurant four times. Visit one had brisket and fries. Visit two had pulled pork, green beans and slaw Visit three had Hawaiian rib-eye, baked beans & slaw Visit four had baby back ribs, baked beans & slaw First two visits staff was keeping up with cleaning tables. Last two visits guests were wiping off tables themselves. Prices are a little high considering you get your own drinks, use disposable plastic utensils and bus your own table. However this is offset by not having to tip a waiter. They have 6 flavors of sauce at each table. I've tried them all and all are very good. Portions are generous and all meals come with a side of cornbread. I found the slaw to be dry and bland, but everything else has been very good. So why only three stars? Three of the four visits the food was served lukewarm. The only dish I could describe as "served hot" was the rib-eye steak. Each time on the very first bite I've been tempted to ask them to microwave the whole plate for a good minute. I have them four chances and it appears this is normal. If you're you're craving really good BBQ in Soringfield there are better options than Mission: BBQ, namely Hickory River and Smokey Bones. read more

As a vet, love the concept and really wanna keep supporting them. But the food quality is just not good. Just ordered and everything was MEH. The sides were dry and with little flavor. Sausage was tough and the brisket was tender but no flavor. Lettuce was old with red and brown spots. Service was excellent though. I won't be visiting this national chain again, unfortunately. read more

You can't beat the crew here. Quick service bbq. Consistent. Quality. Their catering is good too.

Finally ate here the other day. Had the brisket. It was delicious! The service here is friendly and helpful.

Good service . Great food. 911/service member atmosphere. 9/11/11 plaque for grand opening is cool.

A good fast barbecue joint. The space is nice and clean and the folks are friendly. I'm eating a nice (and filling) serving of pulled pork, with fresh cut fries, green beans, and cornbread while watching an NCAA play in game. And they do good things for veterans. This will be a regular Springfield stop over. read more

I've been to this place several times and just love it. Sometimes a little salty for my taste, but the meat is always great and the sides change around so you always have a surprise waiting for you. The desserts are great, too. I like trying all the BBQ sauces. I do kind of wish they had traditional wait staff, but I can live with the system. I also appreciate how they honor our service men & women. Casual, comfortable and lots of paper towels provided. read more

I had never been to this place before, the food was pretty good and was an OK value. Sauces are a little thin for what I like. The meats had good flavor and the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

A MAZ ING !!! We got Togo from here tonight. We got brisket sliced turkey and pulled chicken. All were delicious. Moist full of smoked flavor. The cole slaw was underwhelming however kind of needed bc everything else was deliciously rich. The baked beans were amazing as were the cheesey seasonal potatoes. We tried the Carolina White Carolina Vinegar Tupelo honey heat and Georgia mustard. Carolina white and Tupelo honey heat were our favorite. We heard the Smokey mountain is really good too. Can't wait to go back! read more

Food was fantastic, loved singing the national anthem at 1200! Also, Connie Robinson, the dinning room leader could not have been nicer. She let us in 5 min early, provided a sample of the pulled chicken (which I will definitely order next time) and was overall made us feel very welcome and like a friend. I highly recommend for food, service and clean restaurant. read more

I walked in with my wife expecting, admittedly, nothing good, from a chain restaurant. But after a sampler platter, I changed my mind for sure! I am an amateur pitmaster myself and have a reputation for some excellent bbq. My favorite bbq was A Fine Swine, until they closed due to the pandemic. At that point I pretty much gave up on bbq, as Springfield has only one bbq worth mentioning. But today I changed my mind and found the fare at Mission to be at a B on my list, as I am chincy with my grade of A. Only two bbq guys have my A. So while B may not sound like much, it puts Mission at some of the highest levels of bbq in the region. One would have to travel to Texas to find places comparable. [Memphis is good, too, but not to my standards]. So, glad to have you here in Springfield. I will recommend you to as many as I can. Individual ratings: Spare ribs -- straight-up A; Brisquit -- straight-up A; Cole slaw -- C [tweak it a bit with sugar and vinegar and it will be A] Cheesy potatoes -- straight-up A+ [best I have had!] Pulled pork -- C [a little on the dry side, but with a bit of tweaking, it would be an A]; Best sauce: Tupelo Honey Heat, but this is a matter of taste. read more

Good bbq, fast service! Would definitely go back. Pulled Pork sandwich was tender and delicious.