The finest BBQ I've had in the state of Missouri. If I were you and your wife, I'd get the baked beans, kaleslaw, 4 oz. of pulled pork and 8 oz. of brisket. The place does not have table service, and though I'm not a fan of counter service, it does have one upside: after I'm done with my meal, I can just get up and walk out. The place is so confident of its product that even though Yelp lists it as "CLOSED" because it has changed locations (now slingin' first rate Q at 320 N Third Street), the owner has made no effort to correct the oversight (or get it listed on TripAdvisor). read more

Wayne BBQ - A Hammettian meal, "the stuff that dreams are made of." - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

We walked in and were immediately greeted. We ordered our food and paid at the counter: Texas platter serving 3-4 people consisting of turkey breast, brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. We chose 4 sides: baked beans, coleslaw, mac n cheese, and green beans. I didn't expect the coleslaw to have kale in it. It was unexpected and different. Not bad at all though. I appreciate culinary creativity. Everything tasted great and the decor was cute. I appreciated the hand sanitizer by the straws and utensils. There's only 1 restroom which can be chaotic when there are many customers. Only downside is that the menu was just a large board they have at the counter. No description of what anything has in it so we were kinda just blindly picking things and luckily it all ended up tasting good. Some of the staff were outside on break when we left. They saw us and waved and thanked us for coming in. Overall good experience. Plenty of parking nearby when the parking lot gets full too. read more

Wayne BBQ - Texas platter 4 meats (pulled pork, ribs, turkey breast, and brisket) and 4 sides (mac n cheese, green beans, baked beans, and coleslaw) - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Great experience. Service was fast and friendly. BBQ was outstanding. We had brisket and ribs. They were tender and flavorful with just enough crispy bits. We sampled 4/5 sides(beans, potato salad, slaw and mac n cheese). The slaw was hands down the best. The rest were all very good but the slaw was chefs kiss. The sauces were also very good. The only thing that was meh was the dry corn bread. Nice decor and super clean. read more

Wayne BBQ - Fabulous Brisket, ribs, potato salad, kale slaw, mac n cheese, beans and (skip it) corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Great food there. Food service was fabulous. Customer service is Number 1 here. Clean restrooms.

Good bbq & sauce. Disappointed that they were out of brisket. Pulled pork was really good though. They do charge a fee for using a credit card & they don't tell you. read more

I will start this review with I am not a big BbQ fan. Or at least I was not until I ate at Wayne's. You order at the counter which sometimes turns people off. What an amazing place. The brisket was so good. You could cut it with your fork and it melted in your mouth. The coleslaw was absolutely delicious. It was made with brussels sprouts and I think maybe some kale, carrots, and possibly some raisins or Cran raisins. The green beans were really wonderful. The restaurant was nicely decorated. If you are in Hannibal, Missouri or close to Hannibal, Missouri restaurant. It made me a barbecue lover for the day. read more

I'm telling you - you gotta try this place. We were from out of town and figured it would be "okay." We were blown away. Right away the decor tells you they really take pride in their business but then the food...and don't even get me started on the corn bread. Well done Wayne's BBQ. 5 star! read more

may have been worst nacho every. chips were from end of the bag. had to eat with a fork. bbq meat not enough to make a good sandwich. will not be back. read more

I can see why it has a 4.5 rating, as there was a lot of flavor in the brisket (maybe over seasoned though - drowns out the smoke flavor) but it was quite dry. Not jerky dry, but falls apart in little pieces when you pick it up dry. Thus the rating, but again, I can see the 4.5 rating if the brisket is normally not dry. read more

The BBQ is the best we have had. I had a brisket sandwich and my husband had pulled pork platter. Our favorite sauce Tangy Mustard!! This is a must try place to eat. read more

Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous. Happened to stop here on our way to Columbia. My husband chose the turkey platter and I chose the brisket sandwich. Both were absolutely amazing. The meat was so tender it was difficult to eat with a fork...kept falling off fork! We chose potato salad for our side dish, it was great. Portion size was more than either one of us could finish. We will definitely go back, wish we lived closer so we could go more often read more

Small and unassuming, this BBQ is amazing. The best in the area, hands down. Had pulled pork Mac and cheese, half order brisket nachos, half rack of ribs. All were fantastic. 3 sauces to choose from at your table Original, Sweet & Spicy, Tangy Mustard. I couldn't pick a favorite, they were all great. Mix the tangy mustard and original together Its a little bit of a drive, but this will be our go to BBQ! read more

Wayne BBQ - Brisket nachos (half), Pulled pork Mac & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Simple, homemade sauces & fall off bone Ribs to die for!! If you want the real deal, this is it. The Mac & Cheese was so good. Beans were beyond good!!! Ribs are some of the best I've personally ever eaten. Dry Rub sauce on side. We had Sweet & Spicey sauces. Both were awesome. Spicey was 'not' where you needed 'milk' after eating LoL-- Just right. Cornbread could be a little better, but not enough to not stop here for sure. So, when you gotta stop to see Mark Twain history, or the kids dressed as Huck Finn & Becky Thatcher, stop here & I assure you, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Driving back to St Joe around lunch time so we decided to stop by this joint and get our fill. Boy, we were all glad we did! The place was busy and we found out why. They serve real awesome bbq!! The brisket was flavorful and tender and the ribs were juicy and fall off the bone! Definitely a must try if you are in Hannibal, Mo. read more

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Needed to get out of the house after the winter storm so planned a short trip to Hannibal to explore. Chose this restaurant because of yelp and so glad we did. Cute, small place that has a simple but satisfying menu. Hubby ordered the brisket plate w beans and Mac and cheese. I had the special which was pork nachos. The beans had a slightly different taste, almost brown sugar or molasses, not sure. We forgot to ask. My husband loved them and everything on his plate. Brisket had an awesome char where you want a char and tenderness everywhere else. His only complaint.... He wanted more. The nachos were a large, shareable portion. The cheese was above your average queso and the pork was plentiful and delicious. Service was great too. We both agreed to eat here again. Limited hours and seating can be tight but worth it! read more

Wayne BBQ - Pork nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

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Wow bbq! They do hickory smoked Texas style here. And they are doing a great job! The Brisket Platter (even the end bits) = soft and moist with a really NICE smoke flavor. Platters come with two sides - we got baked potato and bbq beans. The Pork Mac (pulled pork piled on homemade mac & cheese was just delectable (also came with a side - got green beans). The sides are sometimes where many bbq joints fall down. Fear not for your sides at Wayne - the ones we tried are great! BBQ beans are not syrupy sweet and are nice and thick vs runny. The baker was perfect and the green beans appeared to be fresh - def were not canned. And the mac & cheese had a yummy, homemade cheese sauce. Speaking of sauce, they have 3 homemade bbq sauces: a nice Kansas style, a spicier version of it, and a honey mustard style. All are very nice and don't overpower the flavor of the meat. Although, a teensy bit more oomph in the spicey sauce would be nice - it was pretty mild imo. Been on the fence about trying Wayne? Don't overthink it, jump inside there and belly up! Or get carryout so no one will see you shoveling it in like the bbq animal you are! ;) Finally, we gave the $3 bread pudding a try for dessert. It's very dense and they warm it up and drizzle with caramel. What's not to love about that? read more

Walked by this and looked good so checked Yelp reviews and we doubled back! So glad we did! Small but adequate seating. Lot of takeout riders. Had the special pulled pork/brisket nachos. So good! They sold out shortly after! The 2 employees were hustling and got everyone served in the full house! read more

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The BEST BBQ I've had in some time! I had a brisket sandwich and they did NOT skimp on the amount of brisket like some places do. It was moist and very flavorful! And not too fatty. Hubby got a smoked turkey sandwich and it was excellent too. The sauces were AWESOME. My preferred ones were the Tangy Mustard and the Sweet and Spicy (though it could've been more spicy for my taste buds). For my side, I tried the green beans and was VERY pleasantly surprised. I found NO bacon in them, but they had plenty of flavor, a peppery flavor that was delicious. Out of all the places I checked out in Hannibal this weekend, this one was at the top of my favorite list! read more

Wayne BBQ - The SAUCES! - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Good food. Fastest service in the world! Great music and great location in the heart of old waterfront Hannibal. Yum. read more

Wayne BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Visiting from Kansas City I was eager to eat some good quality BBQ. Wayne's blew my expectations out of the water. I ordered the Brisket Platter and added a side of ribs, Baked Beans, and Cole Slaw. The brisket was so tender I was able to cut it with a plastic fork and had a Smoked rub crust that trapped all the juices. The ribs were fall off the bone and the pulled pork that my wife had ordered was delicious. I enjoyed all of the sides as well. If I go back I'm definitely getting the potato salad and Mac&Cheese again. The Mac&Cheese was so gooey and cheesy, it was probably bad for my arteries but screw it it was worth every bite! It was a warm August day so the potato salad and cole slaw were nice and refreshing that complemented the hot, salty, savoriness of the smoked meats. The price was reasonable and at first I thought the portions were kind of small, but once I started eating I was like "dang this is a ton of meat". I left totally satisfied and am happy I didn't let my eyes order the entire menu. Even though Hannibal is a good 3.5 hrs away I would gladly make that trip just to grab some Wayne's BBQ and that's saying something coming from the BBQ capital of the world Kansas City, Missouri. read more

Wayne BBQ - Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Mac&Cheese, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans! - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

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A nice little cafe style eatery on historic Main Street in downtown Hannibal, featuring some of the best barbeque offered locally. Order at the counter below the large chalkboard menu which lists the various sides and options. Fountain soft drinks and tea are available. We had the brisket plates, which come with two sides. We were a few minutes before noon, and the baked potatoes were not yet ready, so we opted for other sides. About flavors: The coleslaw was above average with a surprising variety of tasty ingredients and a delicate mayonnaise-based dressing that allowed the veggie flavors to come through. The potato salad was another delight, with a mayonnaise dressing crafted to accentuate, rather than cover up, flavors of the finely chopped ingredients. The baked beans were flavored with brown sugar that hit just the right notes without being overly sweet. We are spoiled by years of Texas BBQ, and rarely find a place in the midwest that does it to our satisfaction. But, Wayne's brisket was moist and perfectly juicy, with a pallet pleasing hickory smoke bark that is so flavorful you may just choose not to sauce it. About the sauce: Wayne's offers two sauces; one is a deli-style brown mustard & vinegar yellow sauce, which, if I were a mustard sauce fan, I would have to say is deliciously robust without being overpowering. The tomato based sauce is also wonderfully flavorful with that sweetness that defines the yumminess of these sauces. Here again, though, we found that Wayne's sauce has all the flavors without being too sweet. In fact, although we enjoyed the delicate sweetness, we couldn't detect the brown sugar flavor that is usually so forward in these type sauces. Very well done! The dining room was comfortable and clean when we arrived a few minutes before lunch hour, but soon was standing room only, and, in fact we saw some folks leave when they realized the seating was full. Others got their meals to go. Prices are slightly above average in our experience, but, they have gone way beyond the norm in including more tasty ingredients in their side dishes, which is reflected in their operating costs. A very nice dining experience, and I would give them 5 stars, except, as I said, I'm from Texas. read more

Wayne BBQ - Wayne BBQ Brisket Plate with optional sides - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Limited seating, but awesome industrial farmhouse decor. Brisket was awesome!! Their mustard BBQ is one of the best I've had!! If you're in the area or driving thru don't pass this lil gem up!! read more

Expensive and hit and miss. I typically order the brisket, lately it has seemed more like roast beef slices. Not much smoke flavor at all. Sides leave a little to be desired. The Mac and cheese is good, just not too impressed with the rest. The smoked turkey is great. read more

KINGPIN REVIEW So delicious I had to stop back by 1st time was in 2020 Road tripping 2022 read more

Wayne BBQ - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

The brisket was perfectly smoked and cooked, very tender. The pulled pork was excellent as well. The barbecue sauce taste was really nice quality as were the sides I purchased. The service was really fast and even spoke with the owner quite a bit, a really nice young man. read more

All the meats are good, but the turkey my favorite. For sides, I especially like the baked beans.

Was hoping they were open. But closed at 4pm. Lots of good reviews but if they aren't open what good does it do to attempt to keep going?

Delicious stop in Historic Hannibal! Perfect place for delicious Missouri BBQ, don't skip the homemade sauces. Located in a very easy to get to spot. Next to historic places and a hop from the Mark Twain Museum and shops. We tried all the meats and no complaints here! read more

Great BBQ. Not much to look at but great food great service Very friendly staff. Try it you will enjoy Wayne s BBQ.

Great BBQ! This place is a must if you're in Hannibal

As the owner said after he introduced himself he is known for being a ahole, he wasn't wrong. I ordered a brisket sandwich platter and he charged me $18 which was over the menu price. He also charged me $2.50 for a drink and My friend who didn't order anything except a soda he only charged two dollars which I didn't understand. The brisket sandwich was cold the sides were cold the floor was incredibly greasy I actually slid around on it and I could hear the guy in the back cursing constantly while he prepared food that was obviously left over from the day before and not even warmed up. This place is also the epitome of a greasy truck stop diner, it's next to a gas station and I would wholeheartedly say pass there's other good barbecue places in Hannibal. read more

This was delicious! Shared a two meat platter with brisket and pulled pork plus Mac and cheese and coleslaw sides. The coleslaw was not too heavy with just the right tang. The mac and cheese was ok for my Wisconsin tastes. The meat was fantastic, service was fast and friendly and the dining room was comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend stopping here for an easy and tasty meal! The only recommendation to the owners is to work on a spicy BBQ sauce. read more

We always have to go here when we come to town. Pork nachos and brisket are awesome. Staff is super friendly too!

Always leery of restaurants in the middle of touristy areas, but this BBQ didn't disappoint! The turkey was perfectly smoked and tender. The brisket was amazing and tender and very flavorful. I've had some of the best BBQ in the country and these meats receive a high score from me! read more

Great Que. talked w owner and he is experienced and skilled running the smoker. In KC I was a fan of Bryant's This place was great. Brisket had smoke ring all the way through and tender??!! Yes incredibly good. This place would be a regular if we lived close. Much luck to the young owners and Lisa- she was so nice and interesting to talk with read more

Wonderful people and incredible food! I enjoyed talking to the owners as much as I did the food. We (wife and I) had the rack of ribs special and 2 sides for $18 and besides tasting awesome, the prices were good and we were both stuffed. We were just passing through on our way South, but we will be sure to stop in on our back through. read more

My husband ordered the pulled pork sandwich. I ordered the brisket sandwich. Decided to try this restaurant after reading the reviews. The pulled pork was good..juicy and flavorful. Sadly, my brisket was a disappointment. I never experienced brisket that was dry AND mushy at the same time. Enjoyed the flavorful sauces but needed a lot to get through the sandwich. read more

Really great food in Hannibal. Everything is made from scratch. I have a soy allergy and all of my food was allergen free! The brisket was moist, sauce flavorful, beans homemade and Mac was great! read more

Wayne BBQ - Brisket, Mac N cheese, baked beans and regular sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Hit this play on the way from Minnesota to Louisiana for Christmas. Great BBQ, also enjoyed talking to the owner and staff

Cozy joint with superb brisket! Sides are just as tantalizing! Better skip breakfast to make room for all the delightful choices! The downtown atmosphere makes you feel like your living in the Wild West. TY read more