We love their barbecue and sides. Perfect place to stop in or pick up for home. I especially love the beef, potato salad, ribs oh well it's ALL good! read more

Where should I begin with how happy my visit to Mission BBQ made me? First off the prices are very reasonable and the menu is fairly straight forward. Meat purchases come with cornbread and sides are additional. I went all out and tried the 3 meat sampler and chose 1. Juicy Brisket (Brisket can be served juicy or lean) 2. Pulled Pork 3. Jalapeno/Cheese Sausage (can be Jalapeno/Cheese or regular) I chose two sides 1. Green Beans and 2. Baked Beans (The baked beans are made with BRISKET and come across "to me" as a BBQ Bean/Brisket Chili) They were so good I ordered a second serving and my dining partner ordered herself an additional side of them as well. Every side we had was tasty but I can't stress how much we enjoyed those darn delicious baked beans. I felt all of my meats were perfect/tasty and seasoned just right. This is especially so with the Brisket which another BBQ place I've reviewed couldn't get right to save their life. Another treat was their sweet tea and their lemonade which to be honest I combined and had myself an Arnold Palmer. We are talking perfection! There are 6 sauces on the table and another 7 on the drink/condiment stand. You can't find that at most places. I suggest the Smokey BBQ sauce for the brisket. I found it to be perfect. Not gonna lie, I added some of my brisket to the baked beans which already had brisket and topped it off with the Smokey BBQ sauce and OH MY GOD, I WAS IN HEAVEN! PS. They even have an upgraded support the servicemen option blue cup that if you bring back, you get a dollar off the next time. Believe you me, there will be a next time. UPDATE* I forgot to mention, the staff was SUPER friendly and they even asked if it was my 1st visit. Then after I told them it was, they explained tons of info about how they do things without me having to dig for info. It made the entire experience seem much more like I was eating at a friends house versus a restaurant. Thank you Mission BBQ! read more

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Where to begin? The atmosphere is awesome, paying tribute to those who serve or have served in military and first responder roles. They also pay tribute daily with a moment of silence at noon while standing and playing the national anthem. The facilities are nice, well kept and very clean. The staff is incredibly friendly and service is excellent. Now for the food... Their specialty is BBQ. And I tend to be more critical when it comes to BBQ simply because I have travelled some in my days. And along the way I have enjoyed some really good BBQ in the BBQ strongholds of our great Nation. That being said, I tend to be more critical in this area, especially when it comes to Brisket. I've had some really good Brisket on several occasions during my time in Texas. And most Brisket in other regions is a poor "imitation" that reminds me of strips of Alpo Dog Food. I can honestly say that the meats here are all good! Yes, that includes the Brisket. The biggest problem with the sides is picking which you want. They are all so good. The restaurant is a fast casual setting. But they have staff walking the lobby to check in on you, clean and assist. Prices are reasonable, especially for BBQ. You pick your entree and can make it an XL combo for $3 or XXL combo for $4. Basically the X represents the number of sides and each includes a soft drink. Summary: I love this place! Excellent food and service. I'm a carnivore so any place based on good meats is fine by me. read more

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I was welcomed as soon as I walked in the door. Staff was friendly and answered my questions about the menu. My order was ready very quickly and the food was great. I had the sliced turkey breast and it was perfect. A server walked through the dining room offering samples of fresh brownies. This was a fun place to eat and the food was great. read more

I will definitely be returning to Mission BBQ! Besides the location, I love everything about it--the prices, the food, what they stand for! As per usual for most barbecue restaurants, each table has different barbecue sauce flavors to try, and each one was delicious in its own way. I ordered a barbecue chicken sandwich, and it was amazing. The fries were so yummy, and it was fun to try all the different sauces with them. Before I knew it, I'd eaten my entire meal and tried each sauce. When you order drinks, you can order a regular drink or a drink in a souvenir cup for $3 to support men and women in uniform, which is definitely worth it. And if you bring it back the next time you go, you get your drink for $1. read more

What a great find! You walk up to the counter and place your order, get your food served on a metal tray and then find yourself a seat. We ordered a 5 bone spare rib dinner with mac n cheese, baked beans and a drink and a pulled chicken sandwich with fries, green beans and a drink. $25 total. Portions were plenty big and the flavors were bold and well seasoned. I really liked everything down to the sweet tea. The Texas and mountain were my favorite bbq sauces. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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They have very fast service, sweet tea is amazing. However, the pulled chicken is over seasoned. The cold slaw was flavorless. The bread wasn't stale but it wasn't the best either. I love that they support our troops though. It was okay but probably won't go back. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

We went here on a whim when we were looking for food close by after watching a movie at Cinemark. This place has a cool atmosphere, there are lots of interesting things to read and look at on the walls. The workers are very helpful and friendly. We went on a Saturday evening. So they were busy but the line was short and they kept it moving well the whole time we were there. The food also came out quickly. We tried a sampler with pulled chicken, pulled pork, and brisket as well as a few ribs. The pulled pork was fantastic, everything else was okay but when we go back it will be for the pulled pork. The baked beans were mediocre. The fries were pretty good. Overall good food at a good price. Will definitely be back for the pulled pork as it was outstanding. read more

Super tasty food. Super cool concept. Super friendly employees. Super great mission. You can't go wrong grabbing a meal here!

Great food , good amount of food for the money. Brought my mom, and we both enjoyed. Cornbread is awesome

Love Mission BBQ. It's always smoky, juicy, and oh so tasty. Their sauces are the best--lots of flavor and never too sweet or too salty. Mac and cheese, green beans, and all the sides are great compliments to the superbly prepared meats. Friendly staff and decent prices round out the deal. read more

First time checking out Mission BBQ. I will definitely be back! I had the pulled pork sandwich with the Smokey bbq sauce! Some of the best bbq in louisville! read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich xxl combo - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

Fantastic food, friendly service, and a worthy cause/purpose--Mission BBQ really is worth the trip. While enjoying our meals (getting to that part shortly), two veterans who were likewise having dinner were recognized for their service. The walls are emblazoned with stars, stripes, branches of military, pictures of veterans, etc. there's even a spot in the front of the parking lot designated for veterans. Now, the food. Absolutely phenomenal tasting and piled high meat (we had the brisket and shredded pork), and the sides and sauces really put it over the top for me. We had the green beans and fries and they were AWESOME. You could be there all day trying different Bbq sauces...and it would be well worth your time (believe me, I did). Just go already, stop reading. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent Barbecue! Highly recommend. Been here twice and both times were equally good. I had bbq pork, collard greens and green beans. They were very tasty. Line moved very fast and food was ready quickly. Love the variety of sauces. Each table has 6 sauces and they were all flavorful. Prices are very good and in line with other bbq in Louisville. read more

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Try the burnt ends! Always friendly, fast, and affordable. Good sauce variety and meats are good.

The food is excellent. Gluten free options and the staff are aware how to modify. I love the singing of our National Anthem at noon!

My sister and I tried Mission for the first time this week. I got the turkey sandwich and I highly recommend it. Juicy and full of flavor. Try it with the white BBQ sauce. My sister got the chicken sandwich and while it was delicious, I really prefer the turkey. However, the mac and cheese was really tasty. Service at the counter was efficient and very friendly and we will definitely be back. Sandwiches are big enough for two meals. And don't forget to try the homemade brownies. Very fudgy and a great way to end your meal. Mission does not disappoint. read more

Some of the best BBQ in Louisville! I chose this place for my birthday, and everyone was happy with the food they ordered. I definitely recommend the brisket and macaroni & cheese. Friendly staff and nice, clean environment. I also love that this restaurant proudly supports veterans. A nice bonus! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

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We love mission BBQ. All of their food is amazing. I'm particularly fond of the brisket and beans. It hits the spot every time. I highly recommend it for a fun date or even family night. They also support military and the inside is decorated with military memorabilia and pictures of people that have served. read more

Really yummy bbq.Try all the bbq sauces, my favorite is the bbq with the steak sauce in it. I believe it is the tennessee twang. Very clean set up. All sort of drinks to choose from. The second best part is great service and the corn bread. read more

This is my friends and mine goto place! There is a girl who works in the front that is sooo friendly! I took my husband for his birthday and they gave him a free brownie and little bag of goodies. Some of those goodies were a sample of all of their bbq sauces! My friend and I got one when we told them it was our first visit. I've had they pulled pork, turkey, brisket, sausage, Mac and cheese, and bread pudding and so on! I've never been disappointed and I love mixing their bbq sauces! Highly recommend this place! We always take people when they visit! read more

One of my faves! I only wish it wasn't off of such a busy street! (We brave it every time though) the service is beyond great! My suggestion for food is the brisket, chicken, Mac and cheese, salad, and green beans. Mmm makes me wanna go right now! Also, the sauces are all great! read more

The turkey had decent flavors, but it was pretty dry. The pulled pork had its moments and the baked beans are delicious. The staff is very friendly and seems eager to please. Nevertheless, I just don't see the reason for all of the 4 and 5 start hype. Not great, but not bad. read more

Very good! Loved the variety of bbq sauces available to try/use. Was passing through on a trip south and decided to stop by. Ordered the pulled pork with Mac & cheese & cornbread. Definitely satisfied my southern soul. read more

I'm all about trying new BBQ places, and surprisingly, this is one I hadn't been to. Right in the heart of St Matthews, so blink, and you might miss it. I was wondering why it was called Mission BBQ and when you walk in, there is a ton of memorabilia surrounding the walls dedicated to soldiers and first responders. There were a ton of samples on the counter, so if you weren't sure whether you wanted the smoked turkey, the brisket, or to indulge in a fudge brownie, you can try it before you order. I went with the chopped brisket sandwich with fries. My one regret is not reading that the brisket is marinated with memphis bbq sauce, so when I got to the table and saw the artillery (their words, not mine) of all the sauces they had to offer, I was a bit upset. Seriously though, the sauces are better than any bbq spot in Louisville. Bay-B-Que (sauce with old bay seasoning), Smokey Mountain sauce, Nashville Hot Sauce, Texas Twang, and of course, the old favorites. I used each of them on my fries and ended up crowning the Tupelo Honey Heat as the sauce champion. The sandwich was really good but I wish I had gotten one that wasn't marinated. Again, my fault, not theirs. The fries were standard. Nothing too crazy. The same kind you would get at O'Charley's, Rafferty's, etc. Your utensils are called "weapons" and the staff was extremely attentive and nice. I don't know if any bbq spot can beat Momma's, but this place is really good. read more

Great food, relaxed atmosphere. Spacious dinning room. Great seating options. Veteran friendly.

First time here and I will for sure be back. Ordered pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and slaw. Food was fantastic, great sauces. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended, make sure you stop in. read more

I have eaten here several times. The pulled pork is delicious. The barbecue beans are very good. I also like the turkey. However, I had one bad experience with the turkey. It looked like a slice of gelled meat & tasted like rubber. When I took it back, the server said he didn't think it looked right either & gave me the pulled pork. He was very apologetic & accommodating. I have been back since & will definitely go a again. read more

Stopped in here last Saturday right before noon. Just in time for the daily National Anthem! The service was top notch. From the cashier who happily explained our options to the various servers walking the floor, everyone was delightful and helpful. We order the meat sampler and the brisket was some of the best I've had. Most brisket winds up like a soggy pot roast, but this had wonderful smoke and good amount of fat. I will definitely be back, a wonderful experience with a great mission. read more

My whole family loves eating here! Food is always fresh and the pork, fries & Mac & cheese are our favorites!

There are only a few barbecue places in Louisville that are really good and Mission barbecue is one! It's for sure a bbq heaven! so what ya waiting for? Barbecue, the way it ought to be! You have got to get the most amazing green beans ever! Mission sure does make a mean green bean!! read more

Was pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic greeting we received when we entered. The smells alone were enough to bring us back. There were a lot of servers and managers who all were friendly and helpful. My husband, who is an extremely picky eater, enjoyed his ribs with potato salad. I had the dry brisket sandwich which was delicious. But next time I will try the juicy choice. A veteran came in with his service dog. They gave the dog a bowl of water and his own plate of meat. Everyone enthusiastically greeted them both. Will definitely go back. read more

Seen the truck out front and the USO logo on it and had to stop in. Second off the smell was amazing! Walked in and they greeted me right away they took there time to help me with my questions. Food was really good even my picky kids wanted to eat off my plate and try everything. The whole idea of our heros in this restaurant is really really cool! Must stop in and try this place and if you are a veteran, fire fighter, police officer bring a sticker or patch to put on the wall. read more

Mission BBQ - Talk about yummy - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Matthews, Kentucky

I went to Mission BBQ for lunch on Sunday. I have to admit, it wasn't what I was in the mood but from the first bite my mind was changed. I got the turkey sandwich and the fries. The turkey was very moist, it really didn't need any sauce (although I was a big fan of the 7 different options on the table). The fries were great too, just the right amount of crispy on the outside and seasoned wonderfully. I was with 5 other people and everyone's food looked delicious. I got a taste of the mac and cheese and that was great as well. Since this is an order at the counter and seat yourself kind of place you're able to get in and out fairly quickly. The staff was also very friendly. read more

People were outstanding. Very friendly. Loved the decor. I was honored to be eating there. The food was good. We had brisket and pulled pork sandwich. Left stuffed! read more

This is probably the second review that I have ever written, but I needed to write this. The service here was outstanding. From Emma at the register introducing herself, to the manager on shift shaking my hand and thanking me for my service. Even after I sat down, the manager went out of his way to bring me a specialty food item. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the brisket was super tender and the cheesy potatoes were perfect! read more

This place is amazing! I came with family a few weeks ago and forgot to write a review. I love their support of the military and law enforcement. I love their patriotism everyday at noon. They've got phenomenal food and I look forward to going back every time. I will always be a customer of Mission Barbecue and will always be supportive of this business. read more

Mission BBQ is a unique concept because they really do have a mission - honoring our military and first responders. But as a BBQ place the BBQ is still the most critical criteria. Everything is fresh and prepared in house so that's a great start. I've been a few times already and found my sandwiches have generous amounts of meat and all have been tender and very flavorful. All of the sauces have good flavor though none were particularly hot which some people will not care for. The staff here are very friendly and attentive, the prices are competitive or better than average, portions are generous and food quality is extremely good! Watch for regular specials (seasonal desserts for example) and promotional nights benefiting select organizations. Definitely worth a visit! read more

First time having Mission BBQ today. They made my visit special! I told them it was my first time there and the cashier quickly explained the menu to me, then my food was ready immediately! Another employee, Rob, said he heard it was my first time and he explained what they do and all of my sauce options, etc. He even threw in an extra sauce he thought I'd like and shook my hand. Exceptional experience! And lastly, the food is great... I got a pulled chicken sandwich and Mac & cheese. I used to have an all time favorite Mac and cheese from a different BBQ joint - I said this gives it a run for its money! read more

Excellent brisket, just a tad too salty for my taste. Large portions for your money. The baked beans were some of the best that I have eaten. The green beans and ribbs both had more salt than I like. Friendly place. I would go back. read more