The food is exceptional. I highly recommend the baked potato. It's bigger than Texas and add some…read morebrisket to it. I recommended it to a stranger that I met out shopping at Whimzees's. She texted me later and said it was everything. I said it was more the people are so wonderful. We so often on Monday night or Tuesday night want to go and we've learned they're open Wednesday through Sunday, worth the weight.

Yum!! Oh my Goodness! We have passed this place many times and I told the hubs we had to try it…read moreout. We split a rib plate and each had a side. I went with the candy yams, and that was the best decision in the whole wide world. Hubs tried the mac & cheese and he said it was good. Place is nice and clean and the workers very friendly and efficient.

All I can say is WOW. I had a 3 meat BBQ plate (sliced brisket, ribs, sausage) with mac and cheese…read moreand cabbage and collard greens. Everything was so unbelievably good. The greens were the best I've EVER had. The mac and cheese was fantastic (creamy and just the perfect amount of cheesy). The ribs just fell off the bone. Seriously, I think I could have just yelled at it and scared it off... Sausage.... It was spiritual. And the brisket. Just the right amount of smoke and you can cut it with a plastic spoon. Seriously. And the ladies manning the counter. They are amazing and just make you smile. If you're in the College Station area, do yourself a favor and stop by.

We had soul food and bbq. the oxtails were fabulous. cabbage with collards, sweet potatoes, fried…read morechicken, and the other sides were also great. Then we had homemade peach cobbler with blue bell ice cream. the people who run the restaurant were so nice and helpful. I promise I will eat here many more times.

A great little family-oriented place just far enough out of a major college town that you don't…read morehave to deal with a bunch of students. Note that this is a working gas station/convenience store and the kitchen is only open until 3:00 p.m. on Mon-Thurs and is closed on Sunday. Though you can buy snacks and gas when the kitchen is closed. They smoke their own BBQ and have tremendous burgers. Their hand made onion rings are probably in the top 5 I've ever had in Texas.

Update 6-22-2023: Lowered my rating from 5 to 3. Frank's brisket is nothing like it used to be…read more The last two times I've eaten here it has been very greasy, very fatty, and pretty-much tasteless. If this just happened once, I wouldn't mention it. But since it happened twice in a row, I would no longer recommend them. My rating below is from 2 years ago, and it has consistently been good for two years until recently. Not sure what changed, but something has. Frank's Country Store & BBQ is a hidden gem in the BCS area. Let me say right off the bat, as a native Texan who has eaten at a majority of the Texas Top-50 Barbecue joints, I judge all barbecue joints by their brisket. In Texas brisket is king, and if you can't smoke a brisket properly, you might as well hang it up. I really could care less about sides, as basically anything will do. And, I do like to try some sausage in most of Texas' good barbecue joints, as a lot of towns have different sausage recipes. I assume Frank's uses Slovacek sausage, since it's the king sausage of the BCS area. Frank's has some GREAT BRISKET! Nothing more to say.

Bottom Line: The finest BBQ experience in the College…read moreStation & Bryan TX area is found on Hwy 21 a few scant miles west (about 5 mi from downtown Bryan). Excellent & inexpensive BBQ and truly exceptional people make C&C BBQ out on Smetana Rd a "Must Do!!!" stop in the area. Your taste buds will be happier and your day will be brighter for it. You can thank me later. Top Line: As is typical on my BBQ road tripping, most eateries in the College Station & Bryan TX got a single visit to check out their vittles & their digs. It takes someplace special to draw a second visit. In the College Station & Bryan area, that place was C&C BBQ. An alternative BBQ joint got slid down the schedule to make time for the second round at C&C on Sunday, since they are currently only open on Sat & Sun. Charles's touch with his smoker is exquisite. The smoke note in the meat is not sharp, edgy, or acrid. His smoke flavor comes out round, balanced, full, velvety, and smooth. His rub has enough peppery snap to give it character, without being harsh or aggressive. Again, balanced and masterful. Ribs on the first visit were meaty, arriving trimmed quite free of fat. This gave the smoke excellent access to the meat, which took it up very nicely. Brisket sandwich on my second trip west was very, very tender and wonderfully juicy. It was a 4-napkin sandwich! That indicates just how tender & moist it was. And it was equally tasty, exhibiting like the ribs Charles's mastery of his craft. Sides are limited to four items: potato salad, whole kernel corn, green beans, pinto beans. Potato salad has a slight hit of pickle juice jumping it up a bit. Corn with diced tomatoes has a bit of bite & snap to it, setting the corn apart from its usual semi-blandness. The green beans were very tender & seemed to have butter dancing in the mix, which made them more flavorful. The pinto beans were rich in flavor due to having some shredded meat added in. Their texture was on the mark as well. Banana pudding was the weakest link in my estimation. The taste was pretty typically sweet banana pudding flavor, which is not a bad thing. The texture, while being smooth & creamy as pudding should be, struck me as being a bit too moist. The vanilla wafers cookies had gotten soggy from the pudding, so there was no crunch or solidity contrast to the creamy pudding. Cost for this Nirvana of BBQ heaven was mondo cheap (see picture), particularly given the extremely tasty food. C&C BBQ is not only some of the very best BBQ in the area, it is also amazingly high value eating due to it's miniscule prices. Also, kudos to them for having a bathroom on premises to clean up in after your (over) indulgence. But to only mention the quality & cost of the food is to tell the lesser part of the story. The greatest part about eating at C&C is the bright, shining, positive, effusive, enthusiastic, sunshiny, uplifting personalities of Charles & Carol. These two folks radiate joy & happiness at an astronomical level. To hang out with this pair while downing such good BBQ makes your visit a jewel among the days of your life. So head west from Bryan TX to the junction of Hwy 21 & Smetana Rd to get your own shot of sunshine from Charles & Carol and a chowdown of their bodacious BBQ. As I said above, you can thank me later.

I came to C&C bar-b-que on a whim wanting to try something new and let me say I was NOT…read moredisappointed! I walked in and the first thing I noticed was the glorious smell of smoked meats. I was instantly greeted by Carole and Charles as well as one of their employees. I got a lunch combo which includes your choice of sandwich, chips, and a drink. I got a chopped brisket sandwich which was chopped in front of me and was piled into hamburger buns. I was offered to try the brisket beforehand since it was my first time and it was DELICIOUS! While I waited for my meal I talked with the owners and their employee who were all so nice. I recommend this place to anyone who is longing for some good old fashioned bar-b-que!! 10/10 recommend. I will without be coming back!

Solid BBQ overall, but nothing too spectacular. I ordered…read morethe beef and rib plate, which comes with two sides (the fried okra was easily my favorite) The brisket (moist and juicy) was better than the ribs, which leaned a bit fatty to me. They have three different sauces to try, including a mustard-based one that was interesting. (I liked being able to control my sauce mixings) There are free white and wheat bread and a good spread of fixings like pickles, onions, and jalapenos. We came in for a late afternoon lunch, (post-lunch rush) and it was super quiet. This was our first meal back in the College Station/Bryan area so it was a pretty easy, low-stress stop. Staff was efficient, and there's a patio area if the weather's nice. They also run daily specials.

Came here for the first time in several years. I don't go to bbq joints as much as I want to for…read morethe sole reason of being too expensive. I'm sure the price for this place is reasonable, just overall expensive in general. Anyways, I ordered the "I want it all" dinner pack which consists of 1/2lb beef, 1/2lb sausage, 1/2lb chicken, 1/2lb ribs, and 2 large OR 4 small sides which we chose the mac n cheese, smothered green beans, corn, and mashed potatoes. I also ordered a side of pork belly and banana pudding. Everything was very flavorful especially the brisket, beef rib, and pork belly. The chicken and sausage were ok. I did a takeout order so my pics don't do this meal justice from that traditional all on one pan bbq presentation look. Overall, it is a delicious and I'm sure reasonably priced joint. We'll be back whenever we crave for some bbq. Staff were friendly and fast. Lots of parking and tables to dine at.

A local spot w damn good Q, Shout out to the pitmaster!…read more I went all "Special Menu" today w Wings, Pork Belly Burnt-Ends, Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Thigh, and Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño poppers! #HitTheSpot #TXBBQ #TexasBBQ

Excellent BBQ truck! I live about 3 miles away now and have been there many times. It's only open…read moreTuesday-Friday, so don't plan going on the weekend. Opens at 11:00 until they sell out. BBQ is smoked fresh every day, so don't be disappointed if you get there late in the day and it's gone.

Has a EV charging station!…read more Service with a country smile! If you're in College Station and craving Texas barbecue, Cooper's is worth the stop! The burnt ends were tender, lightly smoky, and packed with flavor. One thing I really appreciated is that every meat ordered by the pound comes with pinto beans, onions, pickles, your choice of sweet or savory BBQ sauce, and white or wheat bread--a nice touch that rounds out the meal. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and there's plenty of seating, making it a great place for groups, families, or friends to gather. We'll definitely be back!

Best BBQ in College Station - Worth Every Mile! If you're…read morelooking for authentic Texas pit barbecue done right, Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in College Station is the real deal. I brought the whole family and we left stuffed, happy, and already planning our next visit. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender with that perfect smoky bark, and the burnt ends were absolute heaven,crispy, and packed with flavor. The sides were just as impressive: creamy, cheesy mac n' cheese that felt like a hug in a bowl, rich twice-baked potatoes loaded with all the good stuff, hearty beans with just the right sweetness and smoke, and everything complemented the meat beautifully. Save room for dessert because they do those right too. The banana pudding was silky, nostalgic perfection, and the cobblers were warm, fruity, and topped with that flaky crust and Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream that makes you want seconds. The service was outstanding and genuinely friendly from the moment we walked in. The staff made us feel welcome and took great care of our large group. The restaurant itself is fantastic , spacious indoor and outdoor seating, plus party rooms that make it ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, rehearsal dinners etc...or just a big Sunday lunch. Cooper's nailed every part of the experience: incredible food, warm hospitality, and a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere. This is Texas BBQ at its finest. We'll be back soon! I highly recommend bringing the whole crew! Rod Gray Cypress, TX

There food and service is great if you want an old hole in the wall it's very good ! They even have…read morethe old pie dishes on the counter!

Excellent food, everything fried to order. The corn nuggets are a bit of Heaven on Earth. Hours are…read moreweird but it's always worth your time. I can't recommend this place enough. Be prepared for to be transported to the past.