Great tasting brisket and pulled pork sandwich! Atmosphere is so laid back... Seating is outdoors with a Porta potty so be ready for that! Will return! read more

Butcher BBQ Stand - Barbeque Near Me - Wellston, Oklahoma

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This place is Awsome. The smoky flavor and the fall off the bone meat was so worth the long wait in line. A must try when in the area. read more

Butcher BBQ Stand - Barbeque Near Me - Wellston, Oklahoma

Believe the hype. It's worth the drive. Try as much as as you can, don't be deterred by long lines, etc. I went to the Butcher Stand on a Saturday around 11:40. They open at 11 and there were several tables seated and eating, and about 8 people in line in front of me. I spoke with a Butcher veteran who was in line after me and he said that it's hard to gauge how busy the place will be. He had walked right up on a weekend lunch and then other times the line had been out to Route 66 before the joint even opened. So, I think I was fairly lucky given that my wait was not long. He did recommend that if you want burnt ends, arrive early. They sell out of a lot of stuff, sometimes everything, but that item goes particularly quick. They move through the line fairly quickly and after you pay you don't wait long for your food. I was feeding a bunch of people to watch an OU game, so I had called in my order the day before. We got: burnt ends, sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, hot links, ribs, turkey and every side: potato salad, cole slaw, apple pie baked beans, and mac n cheese. They did not prepare my order until I had paid, but my wait was less than 10 minutes after I paid. They are clearly well versed in dealing with long lines and a lot of orders in a short period. When I was finally able to eat the food I was very impressed. I had read several "Best Of" lists in various magazines and websites that proclaimed Butcher Stand the best BBQ in the state. After eating most of the menu, I do not disagree. My favorite meats were, in order: burnt ends, pulled pork, brisket, ribs, hot link, turkey, sausage. My favorite sides were, in order: APPLE PIE BAKED BEANS (order these now), potato salad, cole slaw, and mac n cheese. Now, to get into some specifics. Not many places in Oklahoma offer burnt ends, and the Butcher's were legit. They were the fattier pieces of the brisket chopped into chunks. The chunks were larger than I was used to with KC burnt ends, but still very good. They had a nice crispiness to the outside crust, the rub was fantastic, and they were melt in your mouth good. Everyone at my watch party agreed. I probably could have got 10 pounds of burnt ends and no other meat and no one would have complained. Likewise, the brisket melts in your mouth, and if you get a fatty piece (they leave the fat on, which I prefer) it is so incredibly flavorful. I would have to give it a think, but this is in the running for best brisket I've had in some time. The pulled pork is chopped fine and then they add a mop sauce of some kind. I can't place all of the flavors, but everyone loved it, very tender and juicy. The ribs were tender, some fell off the bone, but most didn't. They weren't seasoned as aggressively as the brisket and pork. They were very good, just didn't compare to the burnt ends and pork. The sausage and hot links were good, the hot links very good. They are made by Butcher Stand, and if they weren't, I've not that this particular brand of hot link before. I would get the hot links again but probably not the sausage. The turkey was good smoked turkey, but I would imagine the best smoked turkey in the history of the world couldn't compete with the burnt ends. The apple pie baked beans had come highly recommended to me by a buddy I trust on food, and he did not steer me wrong. They taste exactly what their name states: apple pie flavored baked beans. There are bits of apple throughout as well. These things were phenomenal, I've not tasted anything like them. They, along with the burnt ends, were the 2 most memorable items in our meal. I should have ordered more, they went fast. The cole slaw is a basic recipe but it is good. I thought it could use some salt and pepper, as could the potato salad. Both were mayo based but they weren't overly coated with it. I would order both again, they were classic BBQ sides prepared well. The mac n cheese was not a miss for me, but certainly didn't live up to the other sides. It was seasoned the weakest and didn't have a ton of cheese flavor. Next time I will skip the mac n cheese and get more beans. The sauce is thick and dark. I am guessing it's heavy on the molasses. It's sweeter than most and a little thicker than traditional ketchup based sauces, but it was great. Seasoned very well, everyone loved it, but frankly, most of the meat didn't need it. There are plenty of picnic tables to eat at and everyone from customers to employees was very friendly. Cool atmosphere. The place serves bottled and canned drinks which was a bummer as I was wanting some real fresh brewed sweet tea. But, I suppose every hit can't be a homerun. There is plenty to look at in this cool space and once you get your order placed, you'll be eating soon. My first trip (of what will be many) was well worth the time, the drive, and the cost. Already planning a return visit. read more

Great BBQ. Just get there early for best selection. They have expanded their covered eating area. Love that I can eat gluten free BBQ.

My first visit was fantastic. I ordered chopped brisket, hot links, with baked beans and mac and cheese. The brisket was perfectly tender, the hot links had a fantastic temperature, the macaroni and cheese were seasoned just enough (as was the meat), and the baked beans had an element of sweetness that made me decide they were, in fact, the best beans I'd ever had. You get your food virtually immediately after ordering, and the outdoor atmosphere is hospitable. By being open on only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, one could easily see how much preparation goes into their perfect meat.I didn't order the burnt ends, but apparently, they are the only place in Oklahoma with burnt ends (and I heard they're fantastic). The staff and the owner are kind, hardworking people, and it's truly a place you could recommend to any of your friends and family. read more

Heard about this place so we drove from OKC today. Long line which meant it must be great food. Chose the Meat Locker and received order quickly. Brisket was some of the best I've had but after that was disappointed in the pulled pork and especially the turkey. Chicken and sausage was good as well as the sides. Not sure if I would make the drive again read more

Waited in line for an hour... but who cares!!! This was by far the best bbq I've ever had. We tried a little of everything and it was all fantastic! read more

Super tender ribs that just fall off the bone, and the beans are definitely not to he missed! Get there early. The lines get long, but it's worth the wait! read more

This is truly the best bbq place in Oklahoma for sure and possibly the United States! The bbq is fantastic, but those apple pie bbq beans are to totally die for! read more

Really enjoyed our food and the quality of the product. Unfortunately they seem to run out of many of the choices when we try to go. We only got to try pulled pork and spicy links because everything else was sold out by 1pm. Other than that, it was awesome! read more

Butcher BBQ Stand - Barbeque Near Me - Wellston, Oklahoma

We rode about an hour and half to get here. When we pulled into the parking lot, diners were lined up around the building. It almost an hour standing in line to place our orders, but oh my, it was definitely worth the wait. The wife and I shared the two meat platter. We took some of it home. We thoroughly enjoyed this BBQ dinner. read more

Oh my! Great ribs, burnt ends and brisket. Nice windy day and great barbecue. As Arnold says...I'll be back.

This is probably the most disappointing review, especially for BBQ, that I've ever yelped. It almost makes me sad. But not as sad as my experience at The Butcher Stand. I had bookmarked The Butcher Stand a couple years ago and have been dying to go ever since. Living in Piedmont, it's a bit of a drive and I just hadn't gotten around to it. My niece was visiting and wanted some Q so I figured it would be a great opportunity to drive to Wellston and give it a whirl. We made the drive and arrived to a cool location with tables set up under a roof and a fun looking atmosphere that screamed BBQ. We ordered a pound and a half of sliced brisket and a pound of pulled pork ( my niece's choice). We waited a few minutes and the food was ready. It wasn't a long wait as it was an odd time so I figured we had really lucked out judging from the pictures of long lines I've seen online. Sounds promising so far, I know. And it was. We we're planning on having it at home for dinner so we loaded up the car and headed home. We had eaten a late lunch so it went in the fridge. Fast forward a couple hours and we are starving, ready to dig in. After our 45 minute drive each direction, imagine our disappointment when we realized we had been shorted A POUND of brisket. That's $16 dollars folks! Personally that's a little high for a pound anyway but ok, mistakes happen, i'm not gonna panic. We still have a pound and a half of meat. So I open the box of brisket and I have 3 slices of the thickest sliced brisket you've ever seen. I thought it was a damn meatloaf! Now maybe others are excited by this, but I was not. It was dry, tasteless, and frankly not worth $3 much less the $23 or so we had paid for it. I'm picky with BBQ, yes. I want it to be good. And I'm not cheap when it comes to smoked meat. BUT if you forget most of my order, then slice it unlike any other BBQ place I've ever been to, you BETTER make it tasty. It was not. It wasn't just average, it was one of the worst briskets i've ever eaten. The sauce was poor as well. At this point I was plenty upset about them forgetting much of my order, but to be honest, I wouldn't have eaten it anyway. It was that bad. This coming from a person who can't remember ( because it's never happened) the last time I haven't eaten most or all of my BBQ order, even if it was a two star joint. This brisket was lucky if it was worth one star. So, fully disappointed and frankly sort of angry, I tried the pulled pork ( my least favorite Oklahoma BBQ fare) and it was ok. Decent for sure and something I would have written an fair to average review about. If this had been my first foray into Oklahoma BBQ I would have assumed that Oklahoma doesn't have any good BBQ because of all the positive reviews for The Butcher Stand. Luckily, I have had some good BBQ in Oklahoma so I know it's out there. I don't want to bag on an establishment. If you look at my reviews you will rarely find a one or two star review. Hell, I like an Arby's BBQ sandwich now and then for it's location on the BBQ totem pole. Quite frankly this wasn't even that good, or really even close to as good. I will give a star for the location and cool BBQ atmosphere of The Butcher Stand and a star for the pulled pork, but you are nuts if you think I would walk across the street for The Butcher Stand, much less drive 45 minutes and overpay for it. I wish you luck and I hope you have a better experience than I did if you risk it. But if you are coming from the West and care more about the Q itself, I suggest Texlahoma in Edmond...or hell even Swadleys is a much safer choice. Update: The owner of The Butcher Stand contacted me and was very apologetic and indicated he would like to try to make things right. I personally think it shows a lot for a business owner to care about their customers' experiences so I will make sure to give the Butcher Stand another shot if I am in the Wellston area again. read more

Fantastic. I think everything that can be said about how great the food is has been. I'm just adding to the chorus line. I'd eat a strangers leftovers it's so good. I might have. read more

Food is all great. Beef, pork, chicken and nacho none has disappointed. The atmosphere is really fun. The staff is the greatest.

You cannot find a better BBQ. The burnt end are to die for. It would be nice if the sitting area was screened in, the flies can get annoying quickly. read more

The best bbq in the state. Make the drive out to this place. Get the burnt ends and ribs

This place was awesome!! We heard about The Butcher BBQ on the news. Award winning! We ordered the Meat Locker! It's all the meats but the burnt ends. The ribs were so tender and the brisket was fantastic!! The Apple Pie Baked Beans were over the top. I will be back as it's the best bbq in Oklahoma. read more

We had a fine time at Butcher's. Even though it was cold, the outdoor heaters kept us comfortable. We got several items and they were all delicious. However, the burnt' ends stole the show. The smokey tenderness does not need to be drowned in sauce to be fantastic, but if you add a little of the sauce you may bite your own fingers eating them. A notable mention is the apple pie baked beans. Once I tasted the beans I just kept eating them until, sadly, they were gone. I would gain some pounds if I did not have to drive so far to get there. read more

Wowza! I'm sort of a BBQ nerd and I have known about this place for a while and it's always been on my bucket list to try. It's out in the middle of nowhere OK so be prepared to drive to get there on expensive OK toll roads. I literally had to spend $18 in tolls just to get to this place. Paying for the tolls was the most painful part but the BBQ was truly 5 star. It's just a roadside stand. This is the son's place of the dad who started Butcher BBQ cooking KCBS comps all over and has been very successful and the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Dad definitely taught his son how to produce a very good BBQ product. I ordered a pound of burnt ends, a half pound of sliced brisket, a half rack of ribs, and a side of mac' n cheese. There was a line when I got there and it was right when they opened. The line moves fairly quickly and I got my order fairly quickly. I knew when I picked up my order just by looking at my tray it was going to be great. I started with the burnt ends. They were tremendous. They are the cubed beef pieces that have a touch of char. The burnt ends were perfectly cooked and so tender they chewed like eating a piece of bread. The flavor was spot on as well and had a nice beefy taste with a touch of char. That in my book is a perfect burnt end. They have sauce on the table but these did not need sauce. It would be like trying to kill a hamburger with ketchup. Pointless. The sliced brisket was sliced thick around 3/8" and had a nice smoke ring as well. I tried this next and it was equally as good. Sliced brisket can be a touch dry but this was definitely not dry. It also had that perfect balance of beefy taste with a nice hint of rub, and smoke. Again, this was perfectly smoked sliced brisket. I moved on to the ribs and I have had thousands and thousands of ribs from all over and these were right at the top. They were a little overcooked coming off the bone but that is just being technical. They had that nice wonderful pork flavor with a taste of honey, a slight hint of salt, and a wonderful sauce to compliment the rib. These ribs were really, really good. The mac n cheese was also really good. This is definitely a place I would come to again if I can afford all the ridiculous OK tolls. Hours are a little tricky too. Fri/Sat/Sun... Open at 11 am - Close??? read more

Butcher BBQ Stand - Ribs, sliced brisket, burnt ends, Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Wellston, Oklahoma

Loved my visit to The Butcher Stand. Although I could have taken the toll road to the intersection of Route 66, I went a little further up I-35 out of OKC to Route 66 and hung a right. The drive up 66 is a bit longer, but offers great views of the countryside along this historic route. Found The Butcher Stand with no problem about an hour outside of OKC. I got there about 15 min's. after they opened and the line was already dozens deep. Took about an hour to get to the order window, so take some sunscreen and a hat as you may be in the sun for awhile before you're under the massive shed where the line continues. At first, I thought about leaving due to the long line, but I figured "Heck, I've driven all this way out here and the BBQ aroma in the air is so amazing." So, I stayed. Well, I was so glad I did. I went in whole hog, no pun, and ordered a full rack of pork ribs (12), the burnt ends sandwich (which sports a full 1/2 pound of meat) and three sides: Apple pie beans, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, and pickled onions/cucumber slices. I only ordered so much because, again I thought, heck it's a trek out there so let's make this worth the trip. But, also bec/ I wanted to sample a several items, so I'll better know what to order next time. The St. Louis style ribs were fall off the bone amazing. Wonderful flavor with a dry rub and they offer a superb home made BBQ sauce for dipping. The burnt ends were equally tender and amazing. The sides, well, the beans were the highlight with chunks of apple and bacon. Of course, I couldn't eat it all there, so I had plenty of left overs to graze on throughout my Memorial Day weekend at home. Picnic tables are scattered throughout under the massive tin (new) shed and under the trees all around. Be sure to take mosquito spray, just in case because the stand is surrounded by lush foliage. I'm a recent Austin, TX transplant where the quality of Austin BBQ is pretty legendary. I hold my experience with The Butcher Stand equal to what I've had there and elsewhere. Bottom line: Go! On your own or take family and friends. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait or arrive well in advance of their 11 am opening time. Also, to avoid any run outs on the menu due to popularity. They ran out of smoked turkey while I was there at about 1:15 pm, for instance. That's how popular this menu is! Also, a shout out to the staff - all very friendly and patient explaining the menu and the way to order. Super experience all the way around! read more

Finally got to try this place last week. It is worth the hype and make sure you get there before 3:30 or you will not eat. We arrived at 3:15 and they were down to ribs and pulled pork. That's it. We happily had a rack of ribs which two people can easily split, we had two sides the beans and the coleslaw both were excellent. This is a great place to take out-of-towners as it is in a rural location along Route 66 and you eat outside, that's part of the fun. I can't wait to go back and arrive a little bit earlier so I can try something else on the menu. read more

This was so good! I am not a BBQ fan at all, but this place may have converted me. I have never had burnt ends before, and it will always be on my order from this place. Employees were all incredibly nice and welcoming. Even witness one stop what he was doing so he could help an elderly couple carry things to their table and that they had everything they needed. Waited about half an hour at noon on a Friday, and would have been happy with my linch if I had waited longer too. Great place, we will be back for sure!!! read more

We drove 30 mins there and back so my hubby could get their famed burnt ends. They were pretty good but not the best he's had. The potato salad was very good. We will definitely give it another try as they may have had an off day. read more

Best BBQ in the okc area and perhaps the state (burn co is close). I got the meat locker and everything outside of the turkey was incredible. The ribs, brisket, sausage, and pork are insanely good. It's also got a unique setup which provides for a unique experience. It's worth the trip from okc (ala Eischens). read more

Been coming here for some time, we come almost every weekend, but today was probably the last, came in with two buddies and my girlfriend everything is fine we get to the counter and the usually gentleman that works is there to greats us and we start to order keep, in mind there only 4 of us in our group. He rings up 5 drinks my friends say hey theres only 4 of us as he said he already charged the card and says I'll take care of you next time & I said ok we sit down and my names called went to grab food & take back to table I noticed on my plate the 3 sides I had ordered one was missing, I go to tell the guys serving the food "hey my Mac n cheese is missing I ordered two of them" he said no u only have 3 on the order so they ended up giving me the extra side of Mac n cheese, I go sit down to start eating and My two my friends said "your other Mac n cheese is Right here, they put it on my plate under the bread" I had told him oh ok I didn't know & got another one and 3 minutes into eating the gentleman that rings you up comes up saying you didn't order 4 Mac n cheese I said "no but I ordered two & only got one" but keep in mind this is same guy that charge me for five drinks for a group of four and said he'll take care of me next time comes up in a rush to us eating our meal & starts questioning us about the Mac n cheese & we told him that we didn't see the other one as it was supposed to be on another plate and he still wants to go on about it as we're trying to enjoy our food & have other people staring. We didn't see the Mac on our friends plate until we had already sat down with the other one, & the he had mentioned it. So I'm surprised you guys made such a big deal out of it to let me know I need to pay for the fourth macaroni and cheese, even though you overcharged us $2.50 & the Mac is $3, it's cool to shortchange me & say you'll get us next time but when you short change yourself it's not cool. It's not like we purposely wanted an extra one so if you want to come up and try to make a scene over some Mac n cheese when I'm not inspecting what everyone ordered in our group but I guess my side was given to my friend under his slice of bread, he hands it back to you guys (because you guys didn't want to let it go & let us enjoy our food) then you just throw into the trash can next to us. Very disappointed on how this was all handled. read more

There is no other BBQ in Oklahoma that comes even close to this place. Better ribs than Stanley's in Tyler, TX which has won best ribs in Texas several times and their ribs are great, but they're nothing compared to Butchers. Burnt ends are unreal here. I didn't even care too much for bbq until I happened upon this place accidentally, which set me down a road of BBQ obsession. Now, 8 months later I've tried everything in ok that's considered the best and it's all a joke compared to Butchers. read more

I don't give many reviews. I'm a quiet BBQ fanatic. I travel for work which means I've had the best BBQ in the the US. I've not yet found a BBQ that compares to Butcher BBQ stand. You have to get there early because the Burnt Ends are to die for and they run out! Secondarily, you should definitely try the pulled pork (I'm normally a brisket fan), the award winning coleslaw and the Apple Pie Baked Beans. read more

OMG!!!! This is the best bbq in the state and well worth the drive, didn't have to wait in line at all. These guys are doing it right and it shows in the food. Melt in your "Q" and those Apple pie baked beans are fantastic. Keep it up guys and we will definitely be back again soon!!!!! read more

It's like the Maroon 5 song "Sugar" was the inspiration for this BBQ joint. Brisket? Sweet. Burnt ends? Sweet. Pulled pork? Super sweet. Ribs? Very sweet. Coleslaw? Sweet. Potato salad? Sweet. Apple pie beans? Excruciatingly sweet. The 4 BBQ sauces? Sweet, sweeter, sweetest, and sweeter than I could have imagined possible. I almost felt like I was eating dessert for lunch. That being said, it was pretty good. While the meats lacked the smokey punch you want, they were all very well prepared. Brisket was by far the best meat on the menu but like I said, sweet. Tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, but I'm curious why it's sliced so thick. Pulled pork and ribs coated in sweet sauce, but still very good. Just be careful what you order. This is the kind of place that can give you type 2 diabetes after like 3 visits. Almost EVERYTHING is loaded with sugar. Very friendly people and excellent service. I'd definitely go back but would be much more conscious of what I ordered. I don't want everything on my plate to taste like dessert. read more

I've eaten here once, I ate literally some of everything they make, it was all good. Hands down, best barbecue I've ever had in Oklahoma, and honestly, like completely honestly? Maybe the best I've ever had period. read more

I have never given 5 stars to any place but this place gets them. Been meaning to eat here but never has been the right timing for when I'm in this area and when they're open. I made it a point to be in this area at lunch time on Friday (8/26/2016). They're only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You walk up to the building and place your order, once received there are tables you sit at under a tent like awning. I got it to-go so I ate in my air conditioned vehicle. For lunch I had the burnt ends with BBQ beans and potato salad. Everything I ate was off the charts good. The burnt ends were large and plentiful, extremely tender. Best piece of BBQ meat of any kind I've ever had. Potato salad and beans were fantastic as well. A bit pricey at just over $12 for lunch but well worth if for great BBQ. Food 5 stars, service 4 stars, atmosphere 5 stars. read more

Butcher BBQ Stand - Barbeque Near Me - Wellston, Oklahoma

When traveling along the mother road in the heart of Oklahoma, you will find the mother of all BBQ stands. Here lies a BBQ stand that lives up to its legendary status. It's good this BBQ stand is only open Friday through Sunday, or this country might run out of hogs. Get there when they open at 11 and you will find a line stretching to the road. Get there later and you'll be out of luck. They only serve until their daily supply runs out. The 20-30 minute wait in line becomes worthwhile when the menu comes into sight and you begin to salivate over thoughts of pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and burnt ends. Get one of their multiple meat platters to enjoy delicious sides of apple pie baked beans, cheesy mac-n-cheese, and creamy coleslaw. There truly isn't a bad item here. Their Smokey BBQ sauce adds great flavor to the melt-in-your-mouth burnt ends (or meat candy as they call it), the rib meat falls off the bone, and the sliced brisket and pulled pork pack loads of flavor without being dried out like most other places. There are many BBQ stands along Route 66, but this is the only one you need to make sure you stop at. You definitely won't be disappointed. read more

Meat locker for the win. Been here around 20 times. Never a bad meal. I drive from Moore usually one weekend a month for this absolutely best bbq around. read more

I have tried to go here twice, drove in from Oklahoma City and it is ALWAYS closed during their normal posted open hours . WTF

Best BBQ ever! Anytime I am in the area I must stop to get some! If you have not stopped by to try them. You will not be disappointed!

Excellent choices and everything we got was good. We arrived pretty early and there was already a line, but it was worth the wait

When you arrive at 2:30 and you are sold out you are a joke buy more meat and be ready for your customers

Bench mark BBQ the kind that all the other BBQ is compared to. Best with in 100 miles. Forget the city it is well worth the drive. It is so good that I not only slapped my momma, I slapped the whole family and my dog. read more

Hands down the best BBQ I've ever had. Talked with the owner and several of the staff. All very friendly and a great group of people. The food was amazing. The Burnt Ends and baked beans were so delicious. The ribs were fall off the bone deliciousness. I live in Colorado and road trip once a year and this will definitely be our go to BBQ place when in Oklahoma. The atmosphere was one of a kind. If your in the area definitely go to The Butcher BBQ Stand, one of a kind place. read more