I had a great experience with Agape BBQ. Thomas and Justin were respectful and professional with their service and attention. I had lean brisket and jalapeño sausage with beans and creamy cucumber for sides. The brisket was tender, juicy and had a nice bark. The sausage and sides had great flavor. The dining area was clean and well laid out. Prices are on the higher end of the spectrum for BBQ. read more

We've always gone to this place mid afternoon on a Saturday, so there's usually no wait. Both times we've been the food has been really solid, close to great, not exceptional. I prefer the ribs over the brisket. My husband has had the sausage, & he likes it! There's several tables spread out inside. & they've got a very large outdoor area,which I've never seen anyone at...but it's also probably not been the best weather or busy enough. read more

Agape BBQ - Ribs falling off the bone. - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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I'm a BBQ connoisseur. I sniff out BBQ joints in the most out of the way spots. I've heard allot of good things about this place for a while now . I finally made it by. I was a little disappointed (it didn't match its hype) I purchased a brisket sandwich sliced and a pound of sausage to go. The pickle onions, pickles and bbq were great. The BBQ was a little dry. I could tell they gave it a good effort in smoking it I think it just sat in the warmer too long. I arrived around 1130am on a Saturday and I was the only customer. The two young men working seemed preoccupied with everything but their job. They would ask me a question and then not remember what I said and then the other one would ask me the same question. I had to answer every question at least four times. To go or here? Pickles , onions and sauce? Traditional or pepper jack? The other one asked the same questions. Then the first one said no sauce , right . I do want sauce . Then employee two said put your credit card in the machine and he left to go to the back with out finishing the transaction . There is a button you have to push on the register to finalize the transaction. I stood there a while because the guy went to the back . Then the other guy realized oh the button needed to be pushed on the register . I was looking over the register thinking maybe I needed to do it myself but he figured it out. I would give the BBQ itself a C minus and the customer service a D plus because they did eventually complete each task they just seemed like they really wanted to be somewhere else and not at work. read more

Delicious BBQ The beans this weekend exceptionaly yummy. Had for lunch next day and really hit the spot!

A nice BBQ place just outside the old downtown area of Liberty Hill. I must say upfront this is a somewhat limited review, as this was our first time there. We tried several of the meats and a couple of the sides. Way more stuff on the menu. We bought pounds of brisket (mixed), both sausages, and the STL-style pork ribs. The brisket was great, totally on point! The ribs were smoked perfectly, but perhaps a bit too seasoned for our taste. We thought the sausage was just OK. For sides we tried the pinto beans and coleslaw, both were excellent! Plenty of fixings available on the side... onions, jalapeños and pickles. We tried both of the BBQ sauces, big bottle and "ketchup bottle"... both were good, we couldn't tell the difference if there was one! LOL We shared a bottle of Prosecco, which actually paired well with the BBQ! Service was good, not great. Lots of younger folks, we were obviously first-timers and we had to ask for common sense things, e.g., extra trays to use as plates, utensils, no one explained "the process", ... Good first visit, cool place, lots of outside area. We appreciated the Christian name of the place and the Bible quote above the door! We'll definitely go back to try more things on the menu and try the outside dining area! read more

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Great BBQ! Happy hour beer! Great band in the backyard! A fun place to hang out for a while under the Oak trees and the Texas sky.

We have been wanting to try this place since the reviews were so good, I realize we all have different taste but this was not our experience. Walked in both men don't say anything, we said hello first to get some sort of response. They were out of chicken, we got a turkey sandwich instead. Turkey was cold, the green beans were way too sweet and just odd. Ordered a sliced brisket sandwich it was decent but the coleslaw just again had an odd taste. Got chicken nuggets and fries, just your standard nuggets but the fries were actually pretty good. The inside is fine, music is very low and we did not go look at the back yard area. They do have some beer and wine. Just FYI for ranch lovers they did not have any ranch whatsoever. I know it's a local place and I hope they continue to do great but we will not be returning. read more

First time here. Very nice place. Service was quick and easy. Very nice people. The brisket was very good. A little light on smoke, but I like a lot of smoke. The sausage was pepper jack, and I highly recommend it. The spicy sauce wasn't needed, but a good sauce, never hurts good brisket, and this was a great combo. It didn't need the sauce, but go for it anyway! read more

Agape BBQ - Brisket and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

The brisket burger I received was raw on the inside. The cook obviously must not have been trained well. The bun was very cheap and I was up charged $2.00 for choosing a different side than fries or chips without being told I would be charged for choosing it. Wouldn't go back there again. The only good thing was the beer was cold. read more

I read the review that talked about how small the portions are but thought surely they must be lying. They weren't. The quantity of food being sold for $28 feels criminal. Don't make the same mistake I did, skip this place. read more

Agape BBQ - Hatch Mac & Cheese - Individual, tasteless and dry - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

I was in the area and stopped in here because it had good reviews here and I'd never been. Small place, a few tables inside and more out back. I selected pork loin and brisket with sides of Hatch chile mac and cheese ( not spicy) plus a side of green beans with garlic. Didn't notice immediately, but you get jacked up an extra three dollars if you order brisket. Considering that my portion was fairly microscopic, I'd say skip the brisket. Pork loin was good and the sides were tasty and generous. Would I return? Probably not. Although the food was decent overall, pricing is somewhat aggressive and I left still hungry.I was originally going to stop at Opie's in Spicewood and looking back I should have. read more

Absolutely delicious! The brisket is the best I've had. Bravo! If you're in the area: Support your local (awesome) BBQ!

Mark of good bbq is how good is it when you reheat it. Juicy, moist high quality bbq the second and third time around - made for great tacos, sandwiches, leftovers, etc. Had their moist brisket, sausage, and ribs and it was all great. Tender ribs, flavorful sausage, and the brisket was the highlight. The sides were good but harder to judge bc everything was reheated and sides don't last as well imho. Best part is I was able to call in an order. That's a game changer in bbq land. Highly recommend these guys. read more

My daughter and her boyfriend came in from Houston to celebrate a n Fathers' Day (6/10/23) with me. We have never been to Agape BBQ in Liberty Hill. It's not on a main road that I use so I had never seen it. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They also advertise live music. The brisket was top line and exactly what I expect when people say 'REAL Texas BBQ'. Deep smoke ring, great flavor, not OVER salted, and not greasy. This was in my top 5 of brisket I've eaten in over 60 years. They have a couple of different barbecue sauces that are good but not really needed. The brisket speaks for itself. The sausage had a good flavor but was not spicy. The Hatch chili mac & cheese and traditional corn casserole were perfect accompaniments to the BBQ. I had a wonderful time with my family. Definitely will be venturing to this hidden gem again. Agape BBQ is definitely on 'My Keepers List'. read more

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We tried this place on a whim. Had to sample a bit of everything. When I say the moist brisket and ribs here are even better than rhe infamous spots downtown, I am not lying. Corn casserole was our favorite side with coleslaw coming in a close second. The service was great. Ambiance is set up for families. Price is comparable to other local BBQ. Definitely check this spot out. Come hungry! read more

Ample parking and seating, and the smell of smoking meats as you walk in is inviting and tantalizing. The food *chef's kiss*! Outstanding. First, the brisket: star of the show! The bark on their brisket is full flavored and tasty! The moist brisket was delicious! Next, let's talk about the chicken...best smoked chicken I have ever had! Nice Smokey flavor accentuated by the pickle brine they use. There were *no* leftovers of the chicken! The pulled pork had a nice, spicy flavor under the smokey flavor. Moist and delicious, this was a great addition to the other two meats. Then there were the sides! The hatch mac and cheese was exceptional. The light spicy flavor wasn't overpowering, but it's definitely there! The the cheesiness is on point! The corn salad was a wonderful light addition to the dish, full of flavor but light and refreshing. read more

Wow! That had to be the best brisket I've ever had! So moist, tender & delicious, with the perfect crunch and flavor to the bark. Just melted in the mouth. Delivery was smooth and timely. It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for working with me to make our Feast & Fundraiser event a big success. You exceeded my expectations, everyone was very pleased. I had several ask where it came from. I hope you've gained some new fans who become customers from some of the locals who attended our event. I will definitely keep you guys in mind for future events. Could not be happier with your services. read more

Better bbq than most I've tried- and that's a lot. Worth the drive. Corn casserole is amazing!!! MOIST brisket, too!

Best bbq you're gonna get in liberty hill and Leander. Been there multiple times and I love the fast service. I was immediately assisted with my order. The interior is nice and quiet during the day. Nice chairs and outside seating area make an excellent spot to bring family and friends. I ordered the ribs, brisket and pulled pork. I recommend it all read more

This was one of the best meals that I had in Texas. The portions were large, the smoked meat and ribs were juicy, succulent and had the lightest of sauce, with extra sauce provided to use as desired. The service was very good. The outdoor area was beautiful, though it was much too cold for us to utilize it. I will be back when it's warm enough to appreciate the outdoors. It looks very inviting. I will make it a point to eat here whenever I'm in Liberty Hill. read more

Stopped on our way back from picking up our son at Camp Longhorn! Food was fantastic! And the backyard space was great for the kids to play before a long drive home! read more

Very good! Fire Mac and cheese! Great service and also Great people too Brisket was moist read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch after golf on a Saturday. The chopped brisket sandwich hit the spot, but the mac and cheese was a bit dry this time--though it's usually on point. Staff is always friendly and the outdoor area is always a nice spot to sit. read more

Agape BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

Tried Agape BBQ for the first time last Friday for lunch--great food and great people in a cool location! I'll definitely be going back and highly recommend checking it out. I had the two-meat plate, which comes with two sides. The brisket was excellent--super tender, well-seasoned, and had just the right amount of smoke. The turkey was also great, which isn't always the case at BBQ joints. The Cowboy pinto beans are a must-try--packed with flavor and chunks of meat. I could eat a whole pot of those! The slaw, which is a must-have BBQ side for me, was also really solid. Agape also frequently hosts live music in their spacious backyard, which adds to the laid-back vibe. Liberty Hill overall seemed like a place worth visiting more often, with various spots to check out before or after a meal at Agape BBQ. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Agape BBQ has gone above and beyond to support those affected by the recent floods and those assisting with flood recovery. If you're trying to decide which restaurant to visit, or use for catering, I'd recommend Agape for not only the awesome bbq, but the way it supports the community without hesitation in a time of need. read more

What do you mean you love bbq but haven't been to Agape? Get on it! Located about a half mile from historic downtown Liberty Hill, it's a quiet spot with serious food. My go to is the moist brisket and ribs, although their sausage and turkey and chicken are all fantastic. Their mac & cheese is extremely rich, and you can get a scoop of chopped on top of it if you really want to have your mind blown. Great rotating craft beer list as well. And sometimes they have a special spicy sauce in the back, just ask, it is not on the menu. An absolute treasure, go check it out. read more

Agape BBQ - Beer list - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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Maybe we're weird, but barbecue places for us are judged as much on their sides as they meats. Unfortunately, we haven't found that agape has the sides. The meat is good and the staff very pleasant we've never eaten there so can't comment on the atmosphere. So if meat, meat, meat is your thing this is probably a good option for you. read more

We enjoy getting Agape when guests visit. Sometimes we dine in, but will order pick-up if we have a big group. Everything is always delicious! We've been enjoying Agape since they opened in LH! We always get the "share the agape" family pack & have even gotten 2 for our big group gatherings. So delish & the staff is great, too!! read more

Pulled pork nachos were excellent. Will definitely return. The service was quick and friendly.

Tried this place for the first time. Ordered the brisket, ribs and sausage along with the slaw, potato salad and hatch Mac n cheese. Even though I ordered juicy brisket, the slice we were given was dried out and tough. The sausage was a little dried out as well. The slaw was very watery and tasteless. The ribs were very good, cooked great and flavorful. The Mac n cheese was just ok. Not sure if this was an off day, but the employees were not very inviting. They weren't rude, but just no personality. I'll come back sometime in the future as every place has an off day from time to time. read more

Best BBQ & banana pudding I've had in tx. Recs: - brisket, moist - sausage. No sides. read more

Nothing special. Average brisket, sausage. Meats were not hot. Condiment station was pretty empty for a Saturday afternoon. Had to scrounge in the little room temperature containers for pickles and jalapeños. Didn't have any fresh onions out. There were 5 of us. Had to ask for extra trays so we didn't have to eat off the table. read more

Fantastic brisket! I found the brisket to me moist, tender and just the right seasoning with a great bark. looking forward to having more!

This is a great spot when you're hungry for quality bbq. We've been here at least five or six times and the food is consistently delish! Order at the counter, by meat by weight (e.g. "half pound of brisket and one sausage") as well as sides (Mac and cheese, green beans (so yummy), potato salad, pinto beans). Drinks include ~6 beers on tap, wine, soda, tea and lemonade. Family style plating on trays, condiments are self serve. They also have some desserts. There are tables and chairs inside as well as an expansive back porch with tables and chairs for days. There is a play area for kids, and shady trees. It's casual and low fuss, great for the family or friends to get together and hang. Staff is friendly and helpful, too. Great family vibe. read more

We had a great experience at Agape BBQ for dinner on a Saturday night! The food was delicious (we got brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese, potato salad, and beans). The backyard was beautiful!! Lots of pretty lights. Great shade. Lots of space to spread out, bring your own chairs if you'd like, a sandbox area for kids, lots of picnic tables. A stage area in the back corner for bands, which we got to enjoy while we ate dinner. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere! Would definitely come back when we're back in the area. read more

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First off, the service was great. They have a young staff, but they are so personable and explained the menu and even gave recommendations. They had a band starting up outside, so the ambiance was nice. Large area to run around and hang out in. However the food was just not something I could ever return for. We got combo brisket with ribs, chili lime corn salad, Mac n cheese, corn casserole, and green beans. For desert we had banana pudding and peanut butter pudding. The dry brisket was like jerky. It was so tough you could hardly chew it. The wet brisket was much more tolerable and I didn't mind it, although the portion of the brisket was so small it's was gone in one fork full. The rib portion for a 2 meat plate was two separated ribs with a tiny amount of meat on them. They had one BBQ sauce that was just mediocre, I think there was too much cumin in it or something, I wasn't crazy about it. The Mac n cheese has hatch chilis added to it, which was actually a nice addition. However the Mac n cheese itself was watered down, felt more like buttered noodles with a splash of cheese. It wasn't creamy or cheesy at all. The noodles were overcooked. The green beans my husband couldn't even eat. The corn salad had an overwhelming vinegar taste to it and I couldn't even taste the chili season or lime at all. The corn casserole was probably the best side if I had to pick one. The banana pudding was clearly boxed banana pudding with cool whip and one cookie on top and a small amount at the very bottom. This is not homemade and it tasted very much like boxed stuff. No bananas mixed in and no cookies mixed in, the custard is a box mix. I heard them say the peanut butter desert was boxed mixed also. The vibe is nice but the food just didn't cut it. read more

Got for takeout-- Their brisket is MOIST. Great texture and flavors, and yummy bbq sauce! I made some bbq sandwiches, which were delish. It was definitely the highlight of the show. Their ribs and sausages were also good, though I couldn't get my mind off the brisket. Personally, there was too little bbq sauce for me. Each little container was not even half full, and I like to take some sauce filled bites every now and then. There wasn't enough for that experience, sadly. read more

Agape BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

TLDR: This is oneof the area's hidden BBQ treasures. Come check it out before everyone else does and they run out of brisket! Agape BBQ is the fusion of two things that don't exist anymore: Archer BBQ, which operated out of a truck on New Hope Drive, and Agape Java, which used to operate out of the same space. Why is this important? Because most BBQ places go for a look somewhere between 'rustic' and 'the place is about to fall down around your ears'. Not here in Liberty Hill! Here, you get the unique experience of having your BBQ in a coffee house environment. And...it's actually kinda nice. The coffee's good, too. As for the meat side of things...if you look at the reviews in my profile, I eat waaaaay too much BBQ but love it all the same. And I have to give a solid thumbs-up for the BBQ at Agape. Stopped by to try their lean brisket, fatty brisket, sausage, and spare ribs. Sides included the BBQ beans and the Hatch Green Chile mac n' cheese. In order from bottom to top in my ratings: BBQ beans: Delish, but on the watery side. (4 stars) Lean Brisket: Nice salt n' pepper punch (4.5 stars) Sausage: Tasty, smoky, perfect snap from the casing. (5 stars) Moist Brisket: Perfectly moist, tender, bit on the salty side but I like that (5 stars) Hatch Green Chile mac n' cheese: Good lord, this is the best side dish I've come across in Texas BBQ, great creamy cheese mix without being 'gloppy' and enough green chile to make New Mexico jealous. (5 stars but only because I can't give it 6) Spare Ribs: All-out excellent, with the right little bit of 'tug' as you pull it from the bone. (5 stars but only because I can't give it 6) Average it out, and I'm calling it at a 5-star performance. If it's still this good when I return, I'm bumping this place up into my Top Five BBQ places of all time! If you're a BBQ fan who's on the lookout for the next big place, my bet's on Agape. This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

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Sooo Good!! Moist Brisket! Turkey Our new Favorite!! Service is super friendly! Ambiance - casual comfortable read more

Agape BBQ - 2 Meat 2 Sides - hatch mac/cheese, potato salad, turkey and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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Best in the area, certain to be a Top 50 contender for years to come. Moist brisket was legit and I recommend the mac