Van's is known for its meats, which are sumptuous but the Vanized Potatoes and Rum Pie are forever favorites of mine, together with the bread and butter pickles. Family lore says my parents went on dates here in the late 1950s. That's a lot of years providing fabulous food in Shawnee, OK! read more

Sliced brisket was cold and tough. Curly-Q fries were cold and greasy. Fried okra was hot and tasty. Sausage sandwich was mediocre and overly bland. read more

All I have to say is we've eaten there several times the food is to die for I love their macaroni and cheese and ribs and brisket

Ordered two of the brisket loaded fries and paid $40 for mostly just fries maybe enough meat for one sandwich between them both and barely any cheese. Not to mention the fries were cold and hard, overall just disappointing. I used to come all the time in Highschool and it was always loaded and good for the price. Went for the first time in years and was sorely disappointed. read more

We got the ultimate family feast and the sides we got was fried okra, curly fries and Mac n cheese. The bbq was EXCELLENT! Juicy and tender. Two of the sides we did not like at all. Mac n cheese was goopy. Curly fries very greasy. The fried okra was amazing. So good. read more

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We discovered Van's last year on our way back to Colorado from Texas. It was so, so good! We had to go to Oklahoma this week, so we traveled 2.5 hours out of our way to go back to Van's. It was every bit as good as I remembered. I don't know what's in their relish, but holy moly, it's like crack for your food. I slather it on my sandwich and today discovered it's also great on their Mac and cheese. Once again, I bought a big ol' container of it to take home. I'll be back. I don't know when, but I'll be back! read more

Van's Pig Stand - Barbeque Near Me - Shawnee, Oklahoma

We had the fries with bbq pork and ranch. Gooooood Gracious the order is huge the fries are tasty. Also tried a plate that good and there's a self serve selection of sauces along with pickles ( dill slices and bread n butter)onions and beverages. They have a PKG lot too. We will go back soon. read more

Grew up with this location on E. Highland St. being the definition of quality service and top shelf BBQ. Always enjoyed all the history of the buildings exterior and interior. Last two visits have changed my opinion. Flavor has been average at best. Bordering on boring. Staff has become rude and careless about customer service. Loud conversations about not caring and personal life embarrassing stories. I will say most of that applied to the kitchen staff. The young lady taking our order was 'okay'. These two visits have been about two months apart. Probably not going back to that location which is a shame considering its history. read more

They stopped selling chicken shortly after my last positive review. Gonna miss this place because it was really good when it was prepared correctly. read more

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Flew into OKC to pick up my new Jeep I bought online from Joe Cooper's and when done with the paperwork, I needed a good dinner. The guys recommended this spot which was about 2 miles from the dealership so I was sold. I walked in to this place and was surprised there was really no one there. You walk up to the counter to order your food and they bring it to you. I ordered the brisket, Mac and cheese, fried okra, and of course the banana pudding which instantly caught my eye when I walked in. The brisket was great, good portion for the price. Mac and cheese was similar to what I have gotten most any other place, and fried okra was light and crispy and paired well with the homemade ranch. The banana pudding was my favorite. I ate it while driving back to Colorado and was in heaven. Definitely a good BBQ spot and worth trying if in the area. read more

Van's Pig Stand - 2 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Shawnee, Oklahoma

One of my absolute all-time favorite BBQ places! I have been eating here for close to 40 years as my grandparents lived in Shawnee and we would always go to Van's when I went. Started back in 1929 this BBQ has got a great hickory flavor and the sauce is unique to anything I've had elsewhere. A couple things to remember, if you are going to make the drive to Shawnee make sure you go to the original location on Highland Blvd. While I don't mind some of the satellite locations around the state, you just don't get the taste and atmosphere you get from the Highland location that's been around before I was born. Also, DISCLAIMER: I've been eating there for almost 40 years but I'm a major creature of habit I only get the ribs, curly fries, and beans. I sent some people once and they must have been having any off day at Vans and a lot of stuff they tried was dried and not good. Don't stray and trust the locals! I would recommend this to all BBQ lovers though and hope you enjoy as much as I do read more

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I ordered two meat combo, portions were very small for the beans and the coleslaw. The brisket was great. The chop brisket was horrible. Worse I've ever when I brought it to the attention of two different people they did nothing about it. Didn't try to make it right. Didn't offer me. Regular brisket. Nothing very disappointing. Will not ever go back to a VAN's. $30 for my combo. Plus A beverage plus a piece of pecan pie no value. read more

Mac N Cheese on the menu. Arrive at lunch time and they say they have to cook it. What ‍ AVOID !!! read more

Hands down the best brisket I've ever had. Fantastic pulled pork. Mac and cheese was great. It's been around something like 80 years. Just walking in and smelling the food will tell you why. read more

First time here. Ribs were fantastic. Brisket also good but the ribs........ Love the sauce options including the carolina vinegar and the peach. Very impressed. KC native. read more

Superb spice blend Good balance of flavor from smoke and seasonings Nicely decorated inside, very clean location 1st time here, my cousin has been going here for many years He says it is always on point Pitmaster definitely knows what he is doing If u are in shawnee ok, check it out!!!! read more

Great food! We had takeout and the ribs and Mac and cheese were off the charts. Ate here twice and consistent food.

Meh. Got our order wrong and food was okay. Nothing amazing. Was hoping for some awesome bbq and left unimpressed.

Best ribs and hot bbq sauce in the state. Sundays are the best for whole racks as it's their daily special. The fries are great dipped in the hot bbq sauce! read more

I'm giving a 4 star because food quality is inconsistent. Sometimes when I go, it's really great, but other times, I get a bunch of fatty pieces or watered down food. It's hit or miss. Service is always friendly though. Never had any issues with their employees. I've never eaten inside so I can't really say anything about the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

They say something gets lost in a family restaurant over the years. In my opinion, that's the issue here. At least in the takeout ribs. It's hit or miss at best. Great staff and online ordering. Just usually overcooked in my experience. read more

Ordered the chopped brisket sandwich which was ok but didn't wow me. If you want to add cheese, it costs extra. It's 4.50 more to make it a combo, so I ordered Curly Q Fries & a drink. The Curly Q Fries were greasy, undercooked & a big gloppy mess. I had an order of banana pudding that was good. I know a lot of people like to eat here at this particular location located on N. Harrison but I won't be be making a return visit. I will be going back to my local favorite BBQ place in Shawnee. read more

Food is just okay, except the max n cheese and rum pie. They're amazing. I would come here just for those. Staff are friendly. Somewhat clean and kind of dark. read more

This place has the worst brisket I've ever had hands down. It's still okay to eat, it's very tough though. Doesn't pull apart, it taste like 20min brisket. Ordered and paid for the banana pudding, received none. The baked beans lack flavor and are ripe with strings of bbq fat. Most of the $35 Small family pack became dog food. Outstanding Vans read more

We are from California and have never been to a Van's Pig Stand. We both got the lunch special that was very reasonable for $7.70 each that comes with a choice of side and a drink. We each had a pig sandwich which was alright (sauce may need some work). I tried a side of potato salad which was pretty normal. My husband had the baked beans which were very uniquely good! I wish I tasted his (heheheee). We split a half order of their fried pickles to try that comes with ranch. And we both really liked them! The establishment was clean including the restrooms. This is really a shot out to the gentleman who made sure we had napkins and sauces at our table. I spilled my drink and he cheerfully cleaned up the mess and brought us more napkins. Thank you! read more

Delicious ribs, best in town, and the fries are excellent, tea is very fresh ! Pulled pork and chicken is great too ! read more

This place has best barbq in Shawnee. Homemade french frys. Great chopped brisket sandwich. Great prices.

I am traveling cross country with friends and found this stop by complete luck. It was the sign that caught my attention. One of our group is enthusiastic about vintage neon signs so since we stopped to take a picture, we decided to have lunch. Nothing fancy about the inside. You order at the counter but they don't need a lot of attractions because the food says everything. I ordered a pig sandwich lunch special. It was outstanding. The meat was very tender and flavorful. It came with one side and a drink. I got the baked beans which were great. To cap off my lunch, I had to choose from a homemade dessert. Pecan pie, chocolate cake or carrot cake. Yes, I made a pig of my self and ordered the large carrot cake. If you find yourself in Shawnee, I would recommend you look this place up. read more

Van's Pig Stand - Vintage neon sign leads to a local treasure in eats - Barbeque Near Me - Shawnee, Oklahoma

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I should have trusted the 3 star yep status. This place is a joke. I read the lunch special directly off their TV screen menu under Lunch Special, the guy taking my order said "we have no such thing" so I read it to them again. They walked around to my side of the counter and said "we don't know what that is." Then treated me rude for ordering something they didn't know they offered. Their fountain drink machine was broken so they offer you a can soda with no refills. BBQ was average at best. read more

This place is a total joke. Pulled pork is tough, not smoked and the manager wanted to argue saying this was the best pulled pork I'd ever eat. Guess she should've kept her mouth shut. It's also gross as you order you get to see just how dirty and filthy the food prep area is. read more

What a great, local BBQ spot! This was recommended by someone I work with who lives in Oklahoma and I was not disappointed. You order up at the counter and they call your name to come get your food, so it's nothing fancy and the food comes out really quick. I got the BBQ brisket cheese fries and they did NOT disappoint. It was SO much food though so I only ate like a quarter of it. It's a heaping pile of curly fries, cheddar cheese, brisket, and ranch... Diet starts tomorrow, right?! They also have a bunch of condiments you can get by the drinks (a variety of different BBQ sauces, pickles, different relishes, etc.). It was only $7 for my entire plate and all the sandwiches were also relatively cheap ($7 and under). The ribs were $18 and they looked amazing. read more

Van's Pig Stand - BBQ brisket cheese fries (a LOT of food and definitely shareable) - Barbeque Near Me - Shawnee, Oklahoma

I love this place and eat it any chance I get! The sauce choices are by far my favorite part but the food is great as well and I would recommend it 10/10. read more

This place turned my wife onto BBQ and I can't thank them enough. Their food is incredible. Best brisket I've had and Their ribs are the best!! Try their Carolina sauce it's fantastic!! read more

A classic BBQ spot in Shawnee. The food is good and the service is kind. It's an old school place with old school decor. Very good brisket. If you want a good BBQ meal you won't go wrong at Van's. read more

The staff was nice, but the experience was not great. First, it is quite dirty, inside. Not appetizing at all. The sides were mostly good. The potato salad was very bland. The beans and slaw were delicious. The okra was soggy. Pulled pork sandwich was very sad. Very little meat, and what was on it was pretty slimy. I cannot recommend the brisket. It was not good at all. I don't think I'd go out of my way to return. read more

Burnt ribs to hell and back. They were fantastic. I'm going to ask for them like that again. What was probably a mistake was a excellent experience. Super good potato salad. I love your greasy French fries they are the bomb. I will walk a miles for a order of those greasy babies. Tasty baked beans but a little runny. read more

I am a vegetarian but I am also a wife. My favorite dining companion often chooses the restaurant and I will find the best selection for me. This week a friend recommended this dining experience so we met there to try it out. I thought I was being persnickety because the only thing I was able to eat, they were out of...a backed potato. I opted to a salad and the greens were so tough they had gang tattoos. But I didn't say anything because my husband didn't say anything. Until we were driving home. He began to explain the importance of seasoning and tenderizing meats before cooking. Overcooking will not make it tender and sauce needs more than salt to make it taste great. During our evening he had the proverbial "bubble gut". The young lady was pleasant and apologetic of the missing menu items. We won't be back. read more

I can't believe no one has said one thing about vans, please remember it has been here for years and years Jerry Vandegrift started it and then put it in the hands of his two wonderful children. If you haven't tried it in a while go back everything is as good as it was when Jerry was there. The one thing I wish his children would do is to put the steakhouse back in downstairs at the vans on Highland. The food was awesome and it did a fantastic business when we used to go there. read more

Great tasting lip smacking BBQ. I've been here twice. The first time was a year and a half ago. The food was just as good the second time. The service is also well above standard. I love the brisket and ribs, they are cooked to perfection. If you like it hot, try the peach habanero BBQ sauce. read more

Van's Pig Stand - Ribs with coleslaw and baked beans. Makes ny mouth water. - Barbeque Near Me - Shawnee, Oklahoma

We got the Ultimate Family meats dinner for Thanksgiving. Everything tasted very good. We love Vans food.