Finally tried this "dive bar" BBQ joint yesterday. Staff was fantastic letting us know right away…read morethat this was true smoked meats and not vinegar based or sugar sauce based BBQ. Draft list was fantastic for a small bar. My 7yo loved the options on the fountain machine. We only tried the brisket but it fell apart in our hands and had a delicious smoke flavor and was very moist. The pretzel and beer cheese was great. The hush puppies were huge. The cheese curds are what I get when I'm in Wisconsin. My Mrs isn't a fan of smoked meats, but I guarantee this will become a regular haunt for our family. Sadly we had other evening music plans so we missed the blue grass pickers.

I went back with a group of six and I'll still stick with my four star review. The ribs were…read morefantastic, probably some of the best ribs I've had lately. The hush puppies are very good and we always enjoy them. My wife's pulled pork was not the best. The pork was kind of dry and stringy. She was not a fan of the fries, although someone else had the sweet potato fries and they were five out of five. My son had the brisket which he said was good, but he felt like it was a child's portion. I really enjoyed the ribs, even though I really wanted the bratwurst with the peppers but they were out of them. I had the pink coleslaw which I also enjoyed and if you're a vinegar fan, you will like it too. The potato salad was peppery, and I gave it a three out of five I like pickles in my potato salad. Overall, I'll still go back to this place. I think the food is decent and I like to set up and if I'm looking for ribs, this is where I'm going.

A few of us were having meetings in the area and stopped in here for lunch on a weekday. The staff…read morewas welcoming and friendly, as they typically are at Mission BBQs. I tried their smoked turkey with BBQ beans and cole slaw. The turkey was great - nicely smoked, moist, and flavorful! They tasted so good when dipped in their mustard BBQ sauce too!! The cole slaw very fresh and tasty, I love how they very thinly slice the cabbage. And those beans were great too! Definitely very nice visit - So glad to see they are doing well, as BBQ joints don't typically do very well once they obtain such popularity, as it's tough to maintain consistent greatness with so many locations. But this one is doing it right! This location is very clearly well-managed, it's obvious from the incredibly high amount of reviews they have and they're maintaining a very near 5 star review - Well, here's another 5 star review for them!

I love Mission BBQ…read more I just so happened to show up after our little snow storm. The sidewalks were clear and had salt down. Very friendly staff. I took my stuff to go and it was fast. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and the fries were on point. My dogs loved the fries too. I always get the ice tea 1/2 and half... always delicious. Lots of seating to be had and it wasn't that busy around 4:30.

Always our first choice when we are in the area or just driving through. Our fav BBQ place!!read more

Brisket sandwiches are to die for. Good sides too. We got take out and really enjoyed the cut lean…read morebrisket and BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Franklin's is the best barbecue and sides that I have ever had…read more And they are great people!

Best brisket in Winchester! $16 for this brisket (see attached photo) and two sides - Bargain of…read morethe decade! Hands down best lunch in town. Check their Facebook for where they are setup at and go get some! There are only two places in Virginia you can get brisket like this and I ain't tellin' you the other one!

I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.

Strasburg, VA. Shell/New Star Market. Dec, 2025. We were traveling between Warrenton, VA and…read moreThomas, WV, having just exited I-81 near Strasburg. We wanted to fill up on gas before "going over the mountain". GPS led us to the New Star Market/Shell Gas Station, which was only about a mile off I-81 and directly on our route. The self-service gas area was a bit congested, but we squeezed behind a parked pickup to get to a pump. Gas prices were excellent at $2,75/gallon. I went to check out the small convenience store. They seemed to have pretty much everything that a traveler might want or need, including snacks, a deli, and more. Many other reviewers have mentioned BBQ, and an outdoor sign, advertised this as well. Somehow, my husband and I both missed this -- probably because it wasn't lunch time for us yet! We'll have to check it out again upon our return. The cashier was friendly and polite. Restrooms were outside and clean. .

The absolute best Texas BBQ in the area and features a full bar. Dont miss out on this crown jewel…read moreof Winchesyer Va.

Come through the area several times a year from Fredericksburg. Every time I come through, have to…read morestop by. Mike makes some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Always good service.

The food and service here will not disappoint! They have great outdoor seating, too. It good spot…read morefor lunch or dinner while visiting the pedestrian mall in historic Winchester.

Really enjoyed our brunch here for our pals birthday today! The spot is right smack dab in the…read moremiddle of downtown Winchester, surrounded by some cute local shopping boutiques. The indoor seating was on the small side but the ac was great! A lot of local beer to choose from to make your own six pack to go too! Also, outdoor seating with umbrellas. No "full" bar so some drink options weren't available- like a martini for example. We ordered off the brunch menu and most of our plates were left totally empty. Honorable mention to the chicken and waffles, just the right about of succulent chicken and crunchy exterior. My French toast was very yummy too. Portions are larger which is nice. Our peach Bellini carafe afforded a few of us a glass with our meal. The crispy brussels cane highly recommended but they were a little charred for my taste. Service was prompt and courteous. A great brunch spot through and through!

If I could give a zero I would!!! Hired them to cater my…read moredaughter's wedding. We expected 100 people and if they had all shown up there would not have been enough food. For the amount we paid them I could have personally provided a lot more food and it would have been hot and yes the food he brought was cold. We were shorted rolls and coleslaw and they brought 2 small pans of meat. I paid $1500 and an extra travel fee. He left early and we had to store his equipment for 6 weeks. He had originally told me he would reimburse me for the coleslaw and roll shortages. There wasn't enough rolls for 100 people. He didn't even bring plates and silverware. I contacted him before the wedding to see if I needed to supply them and was told no he was supplying them. We had to run out while my daughter was having pictures done and purchase plates and plasticware. Absolutely ridiculous!!!! I waited to see what his response would be when we returned his equipment today and I quote.... He said I don't care! Well I guess they got their money so to hell with me. I will never use them again or recommend them to anyone.

All savant's of the pit will hold fast to their belief of what true barbecue is. It requires the…read moresmoke of a certain wood or must be a certain cut. And the greatest debate of them all; what sauce (if any) is the proper one. But there is one element all can agree on; aroma. If you pull up, close enough for the breeze to carry the smoke across your nostrils, you know if it's true barbecue. And on a cold night, having just spent 9 hours driving to Virginia, I had such an experience. A family member called as we got closer to arrival and mentioned Fizzle's. I don't remember his exact words, but they involved a trailer, fire pit, and good sides. It was like going on a blind date with a optimist; I was already in love and had yet to lay eyes on the place. Down this two lane road we traveled, the sun having already set, and I scanned the scenery in anticipation. In what could only be described as some form of bbq voodoo, it magically appeared around a corner. This beacon of light, contrasted against the starless sky, required no flashy signage or voluminous music. It was the sign, and the song, I was looking for. Our windows up, due to the ever dropping temperature, the aroma found its way to me. The savoriness of hickory, with notes of apple wood and cooking pork fat, was a siren and I the surrendering sailer. My appetite spoke for me that night, asking about the larger pork sandwich option, but thankful Reneta advised me that would be an entire pound (whereas the sandwich is still half a pound). I almost went for it, but I tell you wisdom must have intervened in that moment for I was dragging my fork across the finish line as I took the last bite of bean and mac n cheese. The sauce has just a touch of sweetness (likely a pinch of brown sugar), but not too overt. As a child I had a crush on Mrs. Frizzle. Corky, intelligent, encouraging, and she had a magic school bus. But now as a grown up, my new crush is Fizzle. The meat, the sides, the sauce, the seemingly secret locations they may pop up next. If you're in the area, order a plate for me. And I beg of you, tell me the moment they get desserts.