Oh, man! What a wonderful experience!! We came for Mothers Day, and there were 8 of us. We were waiting for a few of our party to arrive and looking over the menu. The manager came out from behind the counter to explain the menu and process to us. He seemed genuinely excited to tell sus about their food and that there are no freezers or microwaves there. Everything was made fresh. Everything was made quickly and it was delicious! There are multiple sauce options and all were tasty. We are from Texas, so we are a little judgey about BBQ... The atmosphere was laid back, and it was easy for us to have a conversation even with 8 of us at the table. There was plenty of room for us, too. Our server, Asia, came out to check on us regularly. She was attentive and friendly and clearly wanted to be sure everything was perfect for us! And before we left, they brought out two trays of brownies and several cards for a free sandwich! We are super impressed! read more

Met a long time co-worker at Mission, Jon T. Great BBQ, and great conversation made for a good visit. Brisket was juicy and tender. Collard greens were great Green beans had a tangy bite And the bread pudding almost put me in a sugar coma! The lady overseeing the dining room was friendly and engaging. Good times! read more

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it's really hard to get tired of this place. I'm really trying. but the service is A-1. the food is spectacular every time. and being surrounded with pictures of verterens is extremely comforting. I can't help but to keep coming back. I ordered a brisket (moist) with a side of fries also I can't get enough of their arnold palmer. Fortunately, I will continue to return. Sure wish they would bring back the beef rib special and the apple cobbler. read more

Mission BBQ - Sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

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I stopped by one of my favorite barbecue spots to enjoy their black plate special and I was not disappointed. The potato was the size of a toddler football, and it was fully loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, and pulled pork. It was very delicious and worth the $13. I topped it off with the Memphis barbecue sauce and I had their seasonal cobbler for dessert and it came with a piece of cornbread. The service was top-notch as always in the restaurant was lively and inviting like a family reunion. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork loaded baked potato with a side of cornbread, and a sweet treat of blackberry cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Customer service is excellent. Food was decent and fresh. Patio looks nice to sit out and eat, but restaurant is super clean. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled chicken with XL combo added - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

My brisket was extremely dried out. They did open the container and I admit I didn't look closely. From now on I am going to ask for a fork and test that it will go through the meat. The majority of the brisket was rock hard and som pieces were inedible. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket- supposedly moist - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

This was my Mother's Day lunch treat so I was really excited to try this place out! And sadly it was not as good as I hoped. I ordered the brisket sandwich with side of baked beans and mac and cheese. Overall, the sides were underseasoned and lukewarm. And the brisket was decent for fast food BBQ. You can tell it was at least cooked on a grill but I've had much better. The service was good and ambiance was comfortable. I just really wanted to like this place a lot more. read more

First what was right. Friendly cashier, good food, clean restaurant and bathroom... so why the 1 star, because of customer service and telling me a lie... twice... to me. So this is fairly simple and could have been avoided if they simply did some very basic customer service.. You see I was given a piece of cornbread. I said, where is the butter, in the tool box they said. So, they leave their butter out all day, unrefrigerated. So I was a bit surprised. In many other mission BBQs I've been to, they are behind the counter, refrigerated. So I asked if they could get me some butter from in back, that was still refrigerated... no, we don't have any butter that is refrigerated. I said, okay, how about some of the butter you use to cook with, that's not refrigerated either, it's all unrefrigerated. So instead of continuing this conversation, I went back and ate my meal. I then went up to the nice guy who took my order, I said, hey, I know you have butter in the tool box, it I can't imagine it's been sitting out for days, oh no, we restock it daily he said, okay, well, can you get me a couple of butters from in back, I assume your butter is not shutting in back unrefrigerated in a store room, oh no, it's refrigerated. Okay, so he said, no problem, I'll go back there and ask. Well, I assume he asked the same customer unfriendly worker because he came out and said the same thing, we don't have any butter unrefrigerated... I looked at his face and knew he was not telling me the truth, so I looked at his eyes and said, they told you to tell me that, he looked down, embarrassed because he was basically told to lie to me and said, yes, I said okay, I appreciate you trying. He was the good guy, really nice... So, management of mission BBQ, something simple has now made it so I will now go out of my way to never go back to your location. You lost a customer and I will tell everyone I can, don't go to your location, because they lie to you and don't care. Another mission bbq location near by does the same stupid tool box butter crap, and I've asked many many times for butter, and they get it for me, fresh and refrigerated, not sitting out all day rotting. So don't tell me it's a corporate policy. Also, I've been to many locations in Florida, and they never leave their butter out all day to rot. Nothing is worse than refusing an extremely simple request of a customer, and then doubling down to lie, because you are lazy, hate customers, or don't want to be challenged because you are telling a lie. read more

Had the turkey sandwich, turkey was good as was the Mac & cheese although the bun was dry. Disclaimer - we're from Texas and our bbq standards are very high. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

I love meat. I love brisket. Even the green beans are delicious. Anything BBQ I want. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Stupendous, terrific and super professional. The fact that they truly respect all forms of service personnel. Tonight I got a free sandwich and a cheery "thank you for your service" very nice touch. Turkey was so good I am going to buy it at Thanksgiving instead of cooking my own. Pork always terrific. Best baked beans of any BBQ place in Crofton, Gambrills, Odenton Zip codes by far. I highly recommend going to MBBQ they are fantastic read more

Just for the service alone I received today, this place gets 10 STARS!!!!! I placed my order online and ventured over to pick up my lunch. I was introduced to Mission BBQ last weekend and have been craving some more ever since! :))))) Was greeted with a smile by the cashier and I'm assuming the chef who has just put my order together, heard me tell the cashier my name and said let him know my order was ready to be bagged. They allowed me to confirm my order and I asked to order an additional side of baked beans. They ended up giving me my baked beans free and also offered me a sample of the corn casserole which was also delicious! I was happy to sample being that I had actually ordered this for one of my sides. Everything's 10/10 delicious and I can not wait to venture back and dine in. At lunch time the restaurant was quiet and not busy surprising so next time I venture over, I will make sure I have enough time to sit and enjoy my meal. **Happy Yelping!** read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled Chicken Sandwich & sides - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

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I went to mission bbq on Saturday and had a beyond awesome experience. It was armed forces day and even though I am not involved with the military my server addison still made me feel so welcomed and made sure everything was ok with my meal at several points throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious I would give this place and my server 10 stars if I could! read more

Placed an order over 24 hours in advance for 6 lbs of brisket. Arrived at store to pickup and was told they are out of brisket. How do you run out of brisket for an advance order? Also, why was there no phone call or notification? The manager's excuse was he didn't see the order. Maybe you shouldn't be managing the store? He didn't even apologize. read more

Mission BBQ - Sign - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Great fast casual experience! Stopped in for a quick lunch, the friendly staff greeted me immediately upon walking in, the food was fresh and piping hot, and the over all restaurant was absolutely spotless! My only complaint is that I don't live closer so I could come back regularly. read more

Mission BBQ - Jalapeño sausage, coleslaw, and fresh cut fries - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

For my last review, I gave two stars because when ordering to-go out platters were all a bit underwhelming & basic (meats were a bit dry, plating was a bit ugly, food needed seasoning) but my family loves Mission BBQ, so time for round 2-this visit, I am bumping my stars up to the max (with bonuses if I could) not just because the food was a lot yummier (which it was) but because my experience with the staff was super delightful. We ordered two meat platters, w.two sides & three pulled pork sandwiches to go- when I arrived, the super friendly staff offered me a drink cup to refresh myself while I waited- While waiting, I witnessed the most heartwarming interactions between staff & customers- one staff was delighted to discover people she knew in line coming to visit her, and took some time to socialize with them- when the line suddenly got long, she returned to work, apologized to her team but was told by her supervisor, no worries it was nice you took the time to give them a southern hospitality hello! He even started her helping box up foods so she didn't feel swamped- staff preparing and boxing food together had great demeanors joking about handling the heavy influx of online orders- thought it could have easily been chaotic they worked so well together with staff from other duties coming to help those backed up (ex the cashier asked someone in line if he could get their order in a moment so he could help the line box to-go orders ready) When it was finally my time to collect my order, they opened up all of our to-go boxes, showing me how our order was properly filled, ordered to package sauces to go, and made sure I was all set with silverware and napkins (though in re-packaging one box got put aside and forgotten)- we discovered this right when we left, and returned to pick it up- though unnecessary they insisted on making a fresh platter, giving a gift card for a future visit, and gave us a banana pudding for our toddler- we said it was ok, we didn't need all of that since our food was right there on the counter and we had only left for 5mins, but they insisted. The food was much better than our last visit, everything was moist, well-seasoned, hearty portions, fresh delicious tastes- The whole visit from the warm welcoming atmosphere inside to the delicious food was fantastic. I think the current team: supervisor & staff included are great together- they create what seems like a happy amazing place to work and it shows in the quality of their food and customer service. read more

If I could do zero stars I would. Went to mission in Gambrills Maryland for the first time and was highly disappointed!!! The food was absolutely horrible, I had to throw my meals away. I am livid! I spent $64.15 on 2 meals. The brisket was hard and dry, the turkey was dry, the pulled pork was uncooked, the sides were also horrible, how do they stay in business. My dog would not even eat the meat. Never again. read more

Fantastic meal, atmosphere, staff!! Tim and McKinley were a joy chatting with!!! So about the food...pulled chicken, baked beans, greens, slaw were all super good!!! Also had some baby backs....omg they were tender and tasty. AND the black plate special-- the ribeye!!! Tender, flavorful and cooked to perfection. Great dinner!! read more

Mission BBQ - Great time of day for some vittles!! - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Good food and service! I love how the employees seem to like working there and are knowledgeable about the menu. The inside is clean and welcoming. Ribs 5/5 Cornbread 5/5 Lemonade 5/5 I love the different variety of bbq sauces too. My favorite is the smoky mountain, not to spicy with a hint of sweetness. read more

Lunch was delicious as always! I had the lean brisket sandwich with fries and green beans. I always loved the seasoning on their fries and add the vinegar on top. The brisket is delicious along with my favorite sauce, Memphis Belle. Their desserts are always fresh and delicious. The current peach cobbler is good but my favorite is when they have their banana desserts. Their unsweetened iced tea is my favorite drink. There are very few places I really like the unsweet tea and this is one of them. The staff is super welcoming, attentive and cater to your every need while dining in. The orders are always accurate. I highly recommend this location for lunch, dinner or catering. read more

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4 Stars for the food. 5 stars for the customer service. Mission BBQ is a fave because it honors our veterans on a regular basis. This location is very clean, the food is good and the customer service is top tier. I think this is the first time I was in a fast food restaurant and a staff member stopped by my table to make sure that we had everything we needed. Good bbq and great customer service! I'll definitely return. read more

MISSING BUNS AGAIN, INEDIBLE LIMP FRIES & OVERCOOKED CORN BREAD! We ordered pulled pork and moist braised beef sandwiches, fries, and beans. They forgot the buns again! This is the 3rd time in as many months despite specifically asking them to include the buns. So we had to make a sandwich with plain bread, not nearly as enjoyable. Annoying. The fries yesterday were barely warm and totally limp. These are the worst fries we've had from any fast food place in a long time! They were inedible. The meat was good as were the beans, but the rest of our meal was either missing or inedible. The Corn bread was burnt around the edges and very dry so either overcooked or stale. again, inedible. Will not be going back here again. 3 strikes and you're out. Sorry Mission BBQ we've been ordering since you opened this store but the quality and care has gone way down hill. Disappointed! read more

This was my first time going to an actual mission bbq location, my job has catered from them before years ago , I actually forgot about them and someone had mentioned it the other day & stated they had salmon so I decided to give it a try after dropping my son off to six flags America. Soon as I walked in I was greeted by staff which was very welcoming. Placed my order, got my food within seconds and had a seat. This lady who introduced herself as Wendy(I think) She seemed like she could have been the manager, asked have I tried the Alabama white sauce for the salmon its stored-in the back because it's served cold, I told her I have not, she went to get me one and told me let her know if I like it or not. It was really good! It definitely took the salmon taste to another level lol the beans were really good and tangy! The cornbread was not that warm however it was still good! I cleaned my tray within 10mins maybe less! I let her know I really liked the sauce and thanked her for introducing me to it. She was very pleasant, welcomed me and told me have a great rest of my day! It cost nothing to be kind and have amazing customer service! read more

Mission BBQ - Salmon & Baked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

This is a nice family friendly / military service friendly location ! When we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and people attentive, ready to take our order. Not a lot of open tables, so it was good to find a place to sit and eat. I'm not a huge meat person but I got pulled chicken and turkey with a side of macaroni and it came with cornbread and I just got a soda with some lemonade. Babe, got the black plate special which I believe was Hawaiian ribeye. He also got fries and mac & cheese with that and cornbread and a soda and dad got a two meat platter. I'm not sure what the meats were but probably a sausage and he also got baked beans and coleslaw with cornbread and a soda. They had a good variety of drinks and each table with stocked with plenty of sauce. I haven't really been to Mission barbecue a lot before so I tried literally every single type of sauce and found that my favorite was a secret sauce... Secrets out the bag lol mixed with the original sauce. All right say it's a good place to eat if you really like some meat, dish and barbecue. They also saw that babe was trying to carry three trays and they immediately came out and helped him which was really nice. And they told us we could just leave our food on the table and they'll come clean it so overall I'd say the staff was very nice and I would definitely return, although I'm not a big meaty there because they had a great service! Also, the Armed Forces week is coming up soon, so make sure to check them out and show them some love ! Check out more food travel and adventure on my blog page doseofdev.com !! read more

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Do I recommend this business absolutely not went there at 6:20 this afternoon ordered three meats no sides two brisket one sausage 21 $22 and some change the person serve my food pulls out a tray and says Mr. J is this your food? I said yes he opens it up. I said is this too servings of brisket? He said yes I said for $22 moral of the story do not take the scraps that these people are feeding you make your own food. I would never suggest this restaurant if they were giving away food I would never go back to Missions barbecue Horrible, horrible service. The economy already sucks and we are spending a hard earned money. I do not recommend this place. I wish I could give them zero stars. I should've took notice when there was one person in there eating. I'm pretty sure they weren't satisfied with their food either. I just suggest cook your own food. People take the time it's more satisfying. Do not let these people give you what they think you deserve. Let them give you what you pay for. read more

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Got the chopped brisket sandwich and it tasted like I put a packet of salt in my mouth. Service was good and place is decorated nice.

Two weeks later and I'm still thinking about the pulled pork! This place is delicious and fun. When you pull up you can't miss the Mission BBQ branded tanker. When you step inside, you'll hear country music playing and notice lots of military inspired decor and photos on the walls. The staff was helpful in helping me identify which foods were gluten free and I was happy to learn that the French fries are the only item that go in the fryer, meaning I could have them and be safe from any possible gluten cross contamination! They have plenty of seating inside, but we sat outside since it was a beautiful day, and the music even played outside! Each table is stocked with six of their signature sauces. I tried a few and the Smoky Mountain was by far my favorite. I can see this being a regular rotation on our dine-out or take-out list! read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

After a long drive from Philadelphia, I stopped in to get dinner, and was greeted by the kindest hostess and overall kind staff. I felt welcomed and taking care of. Eric Leatherman was exceptionally kind. Now that I think of it I've never had a bad experience here at Mission in Gambrills. read more

This is one of my favorite BBQ spots in the DMV, they have more than one location. I'd get this religiously when here everything is delicious but the chicken and turkey can be a bit too dry at times. They have all types of meat to include salmon. My favorite is the brisket, you can get it moist or dry! I went recently and everything was still great but the macaroni and cheese, not sure if they changed the recipe recently or if was just an off day. read more

Mission BBQ is well put together lunch food, for people who want to say they had brisket for lunch. Nothing blows me away about the food. Seems like more effort is put into the stores themselves. Seems that if as much attention to detail was put into the food as it is the locations they'd have something to work with. I equate eating at Mission BBQ to dipping dry meats into really good sauce. Or dry meat with sauce mixed into it. I'm not a big fan of this location. The staff is really friendly, and it's got a good vibe, but this BBQ has no soul. I also don't find it appetizing that there is a pet hospital on the backside of it... For obvious reasons, but i'm not going to insinuate anything. It's the equivalent of eating food at the same place you get your feet done...lol read more

Just wented in to Redeem my bday sandwich. Thanks Mission BBQ!!!! Kendall, the cashier was So Pleasant, Nice , Cute..... He even gave me his Black & Yellow waistband. I'm a Steeler Fan. N the other gentleman that was with him. Tell him to tell Mom Go Steelers!!! read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled Pork with Alabama n Georgia Sauce. Roll Tide!!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Megan was amazing. Thanks for everything. The food was yummy. Portions were perfect.

Mission BBQ is a wonderful restaurant with consistent food and service. The food is always hot, fresh and of good quality. Meats and sides are done with the same degree of attention and care, so once you have a favorite, you're almost guaranteed to get the same quality at any of their locations. My favorite is their meatloaf; half yardbird, ribeye and salmon. My family enjoy their pulled chicken, pulled pork and beef brisket. Okay, the beef brisket sandwich is pretty amazing. Note: meatloaf and ribeye are Black plate specials and they change each month so call ahead and see the feature of the month. Ribs are good quality but just okay to me...but I'm a rib snob. You've gotta try the sauces for yourself and they have something for everyone from sweet, spicy to Smokey or vinegar/tart. My favorite is the sweet heat! For sides their cheesy potatoes are awesome; green beans are as well but they pack a little heat/pepper; so if you don't like a bit of spice avoid them. The Mac and cheese is good; I not big on cole slaw but others have said it's okay, and the corn bread is okay; I prefer the buns. I don't drink soda but often purchase the Mission cups because a percentage of the proceeds go to support troops. When you return with your cup for future visits you get soda for a major discount. Either way, if you've avoided this place because you think it's just another so-so BBQ joint, give it a try. I think you'll be glad you did. read more

Always a win here! Fast service and always great food. (Had been seated for over 15 mins at Outback next door, walked out, and enjoyed Mission BBQ instead.) read more

If chipotle and famous Dave's combined this would be it. Fast and friendly staff and service, the ordering was quick and the menu was easy to understand. Came in on a Saturday at lunch time I was out in less than ten minutes and the place was full. I tried one rib and the NC pulled pork sandwich. The one rib was my test to avoid disappointment if I didn't like the taste. I wasn't disappointed it was perfection on a bone, juicy, tender, kissed by smoke it fell off the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was great full of meat and tasty topped with coleslaw. If you are looking for a great BBQ spot and you want it good and fast this is the place. read more

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I went to leave a review and saw I already had one LOL. Well, update! The team is friendly, fast, and efficient. I usually get pulled pork and it's soft and wonderful, very little fatty bits usually. If you've never been before, they can give you one of every sauce to try - and don't feel "bad" about it. It's totally normal for first timers. The sides are good, hot and fresh. Turkey sandwhich, and sausage is also good. Cornbread is just ok, that's an easy skip for me. But you rly can't go wrong here. It's a wonderful atmosphere and I love the neighborhood feel. BBQ doesn't have to be politicized, this place is open and welcoming to all. read more

I LOVE Mission BBQ and was beyond thrilled when this spot opened up. It's located within the ever growing Waugh Chapel Town Centre and there is plenty of parking around the building. The inside has a funky layout-- the Columbia location probably has the best layout. But, there is a nice outside patio for decent weather days! I honestly think Mission has some of the best meats and sides compared to other BBQ joints. My hubby and I usually split a 3 meat sampler and 3 sides-- great way to get a little bit of everything! The turkey is lean and juicy and the jalapeño cheese sausage is sweet and spicy. Honey Heat and Memphis Belle are my go-to sauces. I also love the mac n' cheese and cheesy potatoes. Tried the seasonal Nawlins Corn and wasn't really a fan... but this was the first time I had something I didn't like. Overall, the prices are reasonable and I appreciate the military support. read more

Mission BBQ - Maryland pride! - Barbeque Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

I love this place! Especially this location. The food is always amazing and the service is outstanding. I go about once bi weekly. It started raining as I was checking out and the gentleman at the counter offered to walk me to my car, as he noticed I didn't have an umbrella! 5 STAR SERVICE! Thank you! read more

We went a couple of weeks ago when I was staying at the hotel in the parking lot. We smelled the smoker all day and decided to check this place out. That place is all about the customer service. They all greet you when you walk in the door. The recommendations that they gave me where spot on and they gave us free dessert for our first time there. Outstanding service, great food will definitely be back next time we are in town.. Thanks everybody! read more

Update January 2021: Still going strong, even during the pandemic. Ordering to-go is quick and easy. Food is still fresh when you get home. Ribs here are some of the best in town. Wish the slices of cornbread were a bit bigger. read more