Love this new BBQ spot in Arvada! This is the "order at the counter" then go find a table style of BBQ joint. We stopped in on Christmas Eve for lunch and the line was super short and there were plenty of tables available. Even after you have picked up your food, employees cruise through the dining area to make sure you have everything you need. Mission is very reasonably priced. Two of us split a 3 Meat Combo with 2 sides, Cornbread & got 2 drinks for about $40. It was a ton of food. Pro Tip: They do not accept credit card tips. If you want to show appreciation for the folks taking your order, bring cash or give them a nice online review. The rib meat falls off the bone. The pulled pork was perfectly smoked. And the non-lean Brisket was perfectly seasoned and deliciously moist. They have sauces from all over the country. I especially enjoyed the KC & Memphis style sauces. This place shows love for Veterans, both in kitschy decor and in donations to veteran support services. The music is patriotic and supports their pro-America theme. There is plenty of parking shared with other restaurants in the shopping center and is walking distance from the Olde Town Arvada RTD station. read more

Unlike some of the one star reviewers, I'm not triggered and offended that the owners of this restaurant chain chose to go with a patriotic theme that celebrates all military and first responders. To me, complaining about this is like going to TGI Friday's and obsessing over all the kitschty crap stuck to the walls. It's a theme, people. Our service was very, very good. We received solid value for our three meat platter that we split. They had eight different barbecue sauces to choose from, which really impressed me. Six of them sit on every table, plus two other bonus ones. The St. Louis and Texas style sauces were probably my favorites. The brisket was quite good. The pulled pork was nice and the ribs were acceptable. Perhaps just a little overdone. I enjoyed the beans with brisket quite a bit. I'll come here again and think this is a good addition to the barbecue scene in Arvada. read more

I'm always up for trying new bbq places and this place did not disappoint! This military themed restaurant not only represents but honors our veterans past and present as well as our first responders. They even have a single table for the fallen soldier. What a great place to honor those who have served and those who continue to serve. The bbq brisket was so tender and delicious! We had 6 different bbq sauces to choose from as well. The potato salad was yummy too! The day that we came was a day that honored the Air Force so my friend received a free sandwich. The customer service was truly outstanding and we can't wait to go back! read more

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Excellent Brisket sandwich!! I was a little skeptical before I went due to it is a chain and most live off their name but this is really good BBQ and definitely looking to sample MORE of their offerings. We had the "most" brisket and was moist but not fatty. Lemonade was perfect and the baked Beans with Brisket is another option to try. The potato salad was ok and the peach cobbler was a little runny but good. Looking forward to try the Cole slaw next trip because I will definitely be going back!!! Oh forgot to mention the 6 different types of bbq sauce.......great options! read more

Mission BBQ - Moist brisket sandwich with sides of baked beans and brisket, potato salad & peach cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Alright, we tried their BBQ again, this time as a to-go order early on a Wednesday evening. It was so good. Way better and more moist meat than our first time here! The pulled chicken was particularly delicious. Even the green beans seemed to have a more appropriate onion level this time. Hooray! read more

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We enjoyed ourselves very much. We had a group of 9 and all sat at the front table together. The food was hot and delicious and for my birthday I got a peach cobler. I cannot recommend this place enough! The 6 pack of the variety of bbq sauces was the big discussion of the meal. All sauces are a must try! Amazing staff and atmosphere was wonderful and we will always make our way back to Mission BBQ. read more

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The servers are so kind, accommodating and the food was fantastic! We will be back! I loved how easy it was to order and our food came out quick! read more

Had the most amazing first experience. Ordering was easy. My son and I shared a three meat combo with brisket, sausage and chicken. The brisket was like butter. The sausage had a nice kick and chicken had a good smokiness. We had the greens as a side and they were very tender and delicious. There were six different sauces on each table and we sampled all. The seasonal dessert was banana pudding which I would go back for again. My son said the Mac and cheese was stellar so I have something to try next visit. Worth the drive from broomfield!! Excellent customer service as well. read more

We went there on a Sunday afternoon. It is a very interesting place. First, the people were very friendly and helpful in explaining all the dishes. There was a steady pulse of activity as the restaurant took our orders at the counter. We also ordered drinks and sat down at a table of our own choosing. I noticed it was a booth with wood seats. There were also tables with wood chairs spread throughout. The theme of the place was patriotic and a bit old fashioned. It seemed busy and people were enjoying the food. I took a few photos and when our order was ready we sent someone to pick it up for us. The booth had 6 different bbq sauces so something for everyone. My spouse ordered a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top which was huge and quite tasty. I ordered a half pound cheeseburger and a side of Mac and cheese. One daughter ordered the bbq shrimp and another the turkey sandwich. All the food looked good and was tasty. My hamburger was thick though not as juicy as I had hoped. The shrimp was excellent. The turkey was good enough for my daughter. All in all a pleasant experience. Pricing was reasonable but it did come up to around $70 for the four meals since we added some drinks and sides. This place is worth considering if you are hungry for bbq as it has a variety from brisket to ribs to pork and chicken along with shrimp. Plenty for everyone! read more

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God food, great vibe ,friendly staff. The Memphis sauce tastes just like the ribs I had in Memphis at a famous rib place

I'm sorry. I really wanted to like this place. I don't want to weigh in on the kitschy decor controversy, because I don't care all that much either way. That being said, this was disappointing BBQ. I had heard from a casual acquaintance that this place was worth checking out. He happens to be from Kansas City so I trusted his input. Seeing the array of sauces on the menu gave me some confidence, but I was disappointed, to say the least. The gent at the front counter was very helpful and just seemed to enjoy working with customers, so I added an extra star just for him. My issue with the food: I got the brisket, which is my usual benchmark for a new-to-me BBQ place. They have 2 options - moist or lean. I got the moist, and it was dryer than any brisket I've had before (aside from my own failed attempts). I shudder to think what the lean option would look like. Way over salted, but somehow also bland. I also tried the hot links which I could not tell if they were cooked or not. They were definitely not warm, for all I could tell they just cut the sausage in half and put it straight under a heat lamp. Having worked in a kitchen before, I have been drilled on the importance of keeping hot foods hot, and cold foods cold. I think the sausage was just over room temp, i.e., the danger zone for food-borne pathogens. That said, the meat was so salted and cured that I don't think anything dangerous would happen, but I just want to eat food that has steam coming off of it if at all possible. The worst part is that the food left me with an unsatisfied BBQ urge. I had a craving for some BBQ but this was not what I could confidently describe as such. read more

Let's put aside a second that the que here is pretty darn amazing. Forget, if you will, that the sauce selection is varied and outstanding. The service here is what stands out. I hope that they're not just "flooding the zone" with tons of attentive employees because they're new. I hoping this is how they just do business. So many smiling, kind, and helpful employees everywhere. What a treat. read more

Excellent customer service. Love the "mission" and variety of bottled drinks. But the brisket was extremely salty and not juicy and tender as it should've been. Pitmaster needs to do more sampling because this does not represent Texas BBQ by a mile. Also gets a knock for not having a fixins bar. Underwhelmed but maybe they'll get there before long. If choosing between this or GQue BBQ, GQue wins hands down. read more

I tried the brisket for the first time today. It was excellent. I also tried the baked beans and thought they were great. My husband thought the black plate special steak was very good. He said he would get it again. read more

Food first. I was a KCBS certified judge for around 7 years so using that judging criteria. Brisket was overcooked and salty. Flavor was good though. No spare ribs which is always a minus for me at a bbq place. The baby backs have a nice bark but again overly salty and falling off the bone is a fail in competitive BBQ. The pulled pork had a good mix of bark and was cooked pretty well. The mac and cheese side and collard greens were very good as were most of their extensive varieties of sauces. The over the top patriotic theme is a little off putting in that they only seem to want to serve military or law enforcement/fire protection personnel which I don't mind because I support those that served but what that also does is limits their customer base to that part of the area's culture that is biased towards any other kind of groups from this culturally diverse city and area. Being an American of Japanese descent with a Chinese American wife made us feel uneasy in a sea of the "very white" of this neighborhood. There are a lot of good choices for BBQ in the area. Choose wisely. read more

I was excited when a bbq place opened near me, then I went there the excitement ended, I got both kinds of brisket and pulled pork. The pork was extremely dry, and the brisket was way over cooked was like mush, I am a retired chef and competition bbq chef, neither of these would have scored nothing over priced, very disappointing read more

driest ribs i ever had, and average brisket sandwich. nice sweet tea and the KC bbq sauce is delicious

Opened just recently. Good BBQ, order and pay at the counter and then pick up your food when called. Enjoyed the brisket, pork, and the beans. This restaurant is all about first responders, veterans and America. They even play the National Anthem at Noon. We will be back. Also liked the six different regional BBQ sauces available on the table. read more

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I decided to finally try this new place! I was born and raised in KC so I have eaten my fair share of yummy BBQ. First, you are greeted by a friendly and happy group behind the counter. You can see everything going on with your food as it is freshly prepared. Love the way it is decorated honoring our military and law enforcement. They have 6 Signature Sauces-Memphis Bellle/Blue Ridge Smoky Mountain/Texas Twang/NC Vinegar/KC Classic/Tupelo Honey Heat and Bay B Que. Unbelievably KC Classic wasn't my favorite. I fell hard for the Blue Ridge Smoky Mountain. I had the Brisket Moist sandwich and fries so I could choose a sauce. Now here was the treat to my visit. When I came in there was a very tall gentleman behind the counter that seemed like he may have been a Manger or Supervisor extremely friendly and welcoming everyone INCLUDING some Sheriff Officers. What I absolutely loved was this Big Tall guy came out to dining room with a bag and approached the Sheriff Officers table. I believe he was giving them somethings to try. Their faces just lit up. They were very appreciative. It made me feel great seeing these officers just having lunch and someone showing them they are in deed noticed. Awesome staff, great bbq and they really do appreciate the military and law enforcement. Will definitely be back!!!!! read more

The service was excellent! The theme of this restaurant is incredible.,The food was amazing, the hand fries were outstanding, you could tell that they were not frozen. I would recommend it highly! read more

I love the theme of honoring Vets and 911 responders. It is important that never forget. Service was great, my food was out super quick. I had a 2 meat plate, brisket and sausage. With a side of mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was really tasty. Everything you want in mac and cheese. The brisket was juicy and taaasty! The sausage was ok, not what I was looking for. read more

Decent BBQ but the National Anthem thing is annoying. They also don't serve beer. We will continue to hit Seasoned Swine in Golden and the Old Man Bar BBQ. Better food, better ambiance and drinks. How can you be an "American" themed corporate chain and don't serve beer with BBQ? That's anti American. This is what we call one and done. No reason to come back. Too many way better options. read more

The food was amazing, except the cheesy potatoes, we don't like onions and it's very oniony, but Jozylyn was fantastic and when I told her I didn't like them she offered the mac and cheese, I would eat that every day!! We had themoist brisket, the pulled pork, jalapeno cheese sausage, baby back ribs, and fries. The corn bread looked delicious but that's going home so we can warm it up and put honey butter on it. Would 100% recommend this to anyone. If I can say again, JOZYLYN is the best!!! read more

These guys kill it!!! Best in town at a good price!!! A+++ customer service. Very family friendly!! Definitely check them out

This was my first time hearing about Mission BBQ and as a military member it blew my mind - the best food and ambiance I've had in a long time!!!! read more

I love this place. Great food, great service and great purpose. Very friendly staff and generous portions for bbq. My favorite meats are the brisket and pulled pork. The green beans are a go to side. The fact that their mission is to recognize those who serve is icing on the cake for me. I've definitely added this place to my favorites list read more

We finally tried this place, it was well worth the wait! The food and the customer service were great we will definitely add this place to our eating rotation! read more

The people are very nice but the food lacks a lot. Not much flavor. Very expensive. Will drive farther next time for better food to Smokin Dave's or farther to Famous Dave's. read more

This is on par with Dickeys. Sorry but there is waaay better bbq in Colorado. Good service, but food is really lacking. One of the sauces tasted like Arby's. read more

Everything was great! We had brisket, ribs, pulled pork. All were great. Fried, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese were great. Beans were good but definitely on the sweet side. Staff was super friendly! Will definitely come back. read more

The food was the best BBQ around! Not sure why everyone is hating on the patriotic environment! I think it's a great concept! We are going to use them to cater for us! No complaints on the food!!! GO BBQ read more

Being Texans we love our brisket and this place didn't disappoint. The sides were also good, my wife particularly enjoyed the baked cheesy potatoes. The service was very good too. Almost as importantly we got the story of how this chain supports military & first responders, which is near & dear to us. read more

Excellent BBQ place. Meats are great, lots of sauces to choose from, and the sides are really tasty. Lastly, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Just a great overall vibe. read more

Five stars for honoring our United States Military and first responders! Customer service is top notch as well, everyone was very friendly. Food was good. read more

Super delicious food, outstanding service, inspiring and patriotic!! Not only on Veterans Day, but every day.

Good food and great service . We enjoyed it and didn't break the bank delicious food.

Food excellent. Brisket tender. Sausage amazing. Service was outstanding . Entire crew was involved and so helpful. Love the military vet influence. Will go back. read more

$14 for one sandwich with no sides. The prices here are too expensive. I wanted to like this place because it's close to where I live but cant recommend Mission BBQ when there are good quality places like Dickeys that are a better value. I won't be coming back until they lower their prices. read more

FANTASTIC! Went in for lunch and loved the service and food! Got my meal FAST and HOT!

I wont repeat what everyone else stated but I would like to mention that the local police (Arvada) were memorilized there and I'm very angry with the cops in Arvada. The constant drag racing and all the noise the kids make on bikes and little cars is over the top. I'm moving because of it. The other thing is that, yeah, I couldn't find straws or lids and some little girl had to show me. Easy fix, no harm no foul. I've been a professional cook and had cooked in many styles. I grind, season and smoke my own sausage and I smoke brisket also. The little woman and I ordered the same thing. Brisket and sausage but I had the mac and cheese and she the slaw. The side dishes were phenomenal but the meat didn't taste like they were smoked. The brisket was tender and juicy and it even had a small smoke ring but there was no real smoke flavor. The sausage was tasty and juicy but again, it didn't taste smoky. I think the brisket was baked to a certain point THEN smoked. I won't eat there again. I'm watching my health but just slipped this time but as in Pier 8 Cajun Seafood also of Arvada who served extremely greasy food I'll wait about a year and come back hoping they got their ''thing'' together. I'm pulling for you Mission. read more