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    Mission BBQ

    4.1 (228 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jeff Y.

    Saw Mission BBQ across from my hotel on a work trip and decided to stop by for dinner. The store decor and layout is just like a BBQ spot you'd find in Texas! I had the combo and tried brisket and pulled pork and both were so moist and tender. The tables give you an option of different sauces to pair them with. The mac and cheese was recommended to me by the staff and was so rich and cheesy! The cold slaw didnt disappoint either. May stop by again before I head back east!

    Moist brisket, coleslaw, mac and cheese and side of corn bread.

    Dined in for an early Saturday dinner. No wait time. Food came out hot, generously portioned. This place never disappoints. It's a bit pricey but the food is good. The Mac n cheese was hot and cheesy, a nice crisp crumb topping. The side of cornbread was delicious with a nice crisp outer crust. The best Mission BBQ location between Lancaster and Dauphin County. I will travel to Berks County for dining that's consistent and never disappoints. We also took home the seasonal dessert, which was cherry cheesecake. Very delicious! Wish they had that year round. Pros: Friendly staff, ample seating, clean restroom (although the first women's stall is kinda tight, the door does not swing flush with the wall due to the sanitary bin. You kinda enter on angle.)

    Mary S.

    Coming from California on business and this place took barbecue to a whole new level. Hands down, the best we've ever had! Every bite was packed with smoky, tender perfection, and the flavors were out of this world. The service was just as incredible--welcoming, fast, and genuinely friendly. And the ambience? Perfectly inviting, with just the right mix of warmth and energy and honoring our veterans is a huge plus! We loved it so much, we came back three days in a row for lunch. If that doesn't say it all, we don't know what does! We will definitely eat here for the 4th time if we're ever back in Reading, PA!

    Rodney C.

    I had a solid experience. Super clean, and the service was friendly and welcoming. I ordered a sandwich, but I'll be honest, the bun was a miss for me. Ended up taking the brisket off and eating it on its own, and that's where it shined--tender, flavorful, and just really good BBQ. The mac and cheese was creamy and tasty (even with the breadcrumbs on top), and the fries were fresh and crispy. I also had fun trying all the BBQ sauces--definitely worth sampling them all. Overall, I'd say it's a great spot, and I'll be back to try something other than the sandwich next time. Solid 8/10 recommend.

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    Deb W.

    So thankful for their great customer service. Arrived 15 min before closing and they were so friendly and professional. The food was still freshly made and delicious. Everyone had smiles on their face and was helpful. It was a great experience and very clean. I love mission bbq and this location did not disappoint.

    Meat sampler with sides of French fries, cole slaw and baked beans.
    Anatoli L.

    We noticed the restaurant as we were driving by and decided to stop for a dinner. We got meat sampler with brisket (you can select a lean or a fatty cut), pulled pork and pulled chicken with sides of French fries (made for order), cole slaw and baked beans. One sampler was enough for two of us to share. Brisket was superb, tasty, lean, easily falling apart. Both pork and chicken were outstanding. French fries - delicious, and both cole slaw and baked beans were some of the very best I ever tasted. We also tried six different sauces with the meat (sauces are standing on every table), which was a fun exercise in itself (loved Tupelo Honey Heat, got 3 bottles to take home). Absolutely delicious meal. Most highly recommended.

    Brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese
    Kayla K.

    Price- you can't beat it. All sides are around $2, and a large brisket sandwich was 12$ Food- The bbq is perfect. Meat falls off the bones. I got the Mac and cheese and it was amazing. The restaurant itself was decorated on theme, it made me smile a bit. My friend and I called this Pennsylvanias hidden gem! We would 100% come back.

    Pulled pork & pulled chicken with Mac'n cheese, green beans, French fries and corn bread
    Lindsay L.

    Came around 1:30pm on a Sunday, wasn't too busy at all. Received our food quickly and service was great. Food was delicious and the cornbread comes with the meal (literally my favorite part of the meal since they make it so crispy). The only reason I removed a star was because my friend and I found it kind of stupid that they don't take straight military discounts and you have to sign up for their dumb loyalty thing which my friend did afterwards but like it's not stated anywhere ahead of time or anything to do that prior to ordering if you are a veteran.

    brisket with a side of baked beans
    Susan H.

    There's a Mission BBQ near where we live. However, we've yet to get there (You know---so many restaurants so little time). When we discovered that there was one not far from our hotel, we decided to give it a try. We were here in the late afternoon on a weekday. At that time of day, there were a few people dining in. When we got to the register to give our order, we told the friendly young man that it was our first time here. That prompted him to explain the ordering process to us, which we appreciated. Basically, you look at the menu board (I would suggest looking at their menu online before getting here so you will come knowing what you want) pick what you want and place your order then pay for it. I was surprised to find that you can order baby back ribs by the rib. In other words, you can order just one rib. It's cheaper to order 5 together, so that's what I did. I also got 2 sides---green beans plus mac and cheese. My husband, who has been searching for great brisket ever since he had some in Texas, ordered the brisket plus some baked beans. When I got my meal, I was surprised to find that instead of 5 ribs, they gave me 8---yikes! The ribs were falling-off-the-bone tender and meaty. At each table and booth, there are 6 bottles of different BBQ sauces. I chose a Memphis style one that was on the sweet side as it had honey in it. That was a good choice as it helped with amping up the flavor and adding some moisture to the ribs. The green beans had bacon in them which gave them great flavor. The mac & cheese was run-of-the mill, nothing to write home about it. There was so much food that I couldn't finish it all. The portion of brisket was 8 ounces. My husband thought it was okay, if a bit on the dry side. He used one of the BBQ sauces that had some kick to it. He really liked the baked beans as they had bits of brisket in them. Of course all of this caused him to wish he could have that brisket he had in Texas. For drinks, we both got fountain drinks. I got sweet tea while he got a soda. All in all, it was "A-OK". Service was excellent. If you want to dine at a Mission BBQ, and go with reasonable expectations, you won't be disappointed.

    Pulled pork with extra ketchup (ketchup optional)

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    Great food, and a great atmosphere. Bbq sauces are amazing (Texas tang was my favorite). Will definitely be back.

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    I love BBQ and this is fast food BBQ but yet still good. It has become a favorite place to go for fast service and decent food.

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    Great food and excellent service! Jen the manager goes out of her way to make your visit a great one!

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    7 years ago

    Ordered takeout and the food was good. But I found an acrylic finger nail in my pulled pork. Will not be returning.

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    Fantastic BBQ at a good price. Great service. Very accommodating to my mother who has food allergies.

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    Food good...This is order first then be seated and called to pick it up. Staff come around and check how your doing very nice touch!!!

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    Real deal BBQ. Brisket is melt in your mouth good. Great smoke crust and I highly recommend the mac & cheese.

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    This place is it even worth going to or worth a review it's like going to McDonald's but just a slight step up

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