Visited march 9, 2014: pay first bbq house in the mid-atlantic military style. (You order and pay, they put it on a tray or in a bag, and you grab a table or head on out.) The good: Pulled pork was as good as any in york county, with a wide range of sauce options at the tables (Texas Worcestershire, smokey mountain (i would call a brown sugar style) memphis-style, a less-sweet kansas city, a maryland old-bay style. And a mississippi hot-honey sauce.) Excellent pulled pork The Brisket is excellent, and is superior to smokey bones "for show only" brisket. The corn bread tasted good though some would say under sweet. The bad: 1. The mac&cheese is watery 2. The baked beans are average. And 3 they lack a true soothingly sweet BBQ sauce ala sweet baby rays, or a classic style kansas city sauce. I would definitely come back... but I might bring my own brown-sugar sauce with me. read more

I've been here several times throughout the year and have always had a consistently good experience. The staff are always very friendly and polite. The food is consistently fast and good. They do a good job keeping the tables clean and am excellent job of keeping pinups in the men's restroom. Recommendation: Hot Honey and Smoky Mountain on a pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac n cheese. read more

This place ROCKS! I was highly impressed with everything we had! I have been telling my girl we need to go back. I Live in DC, but was visiting her family in York, PA! Being a Marine, is nice to see people appreciating our military! The Brisket goes into my top 5 list hands down. Conrbread was moist, not crumby at all! It had a great Texture. Mac & Cheese was very good as well! The sauces were on point, everything was to my liking! I highly encourage you to try this place! read more

Amazing experience every time I go there. The people are so kind, the turkey is so good! The fries are amazing, and the Alabama white sauce made my sandwich even better. Mission bbq is always my go to restaurant after a long day. It is always good quality nothing is soggy or dry everything is always perfect. Keep up the good work mission BBQ read more

I enjoyed my meal at mission BBQ. The manager was very knowledgeable about the nutrition info for allergy reasons. Food is so great. The staff altitude is is friendly, like they are enjoying their jobs. Thanks guys read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly and the service was excellent. I had the brisket and beans with bacon and a side of slaw. The brisket was tender, tasty and not over smoked. I chose the Smokey Mountain BBQ sauce and it was outstanding. I did not care for the cornbread but that was a minor issue. I especially liked the opportunity to purchase my drink cup, with two dollars of the purchase price donated directly to our wounded warriors. My family and I will return often. read more

Love my pork rib. Great food great time. My favorite place to hang out with friends also family because the place is big. The food is ready for you very fast. Thanks read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

Last time we went, the brisket was incredibly dry and there was no way I was eating it. The food has been inconsistent a few times in this location. Good pulled pork, great business model! They sauces on the table allow you to try a bunch of flavored of BBQ sauces from around the country. read more

Its a chain. Sub par taste. Had ribs and felt like it wasnt fresh. Maybe it sat all day? The microwaved it? read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

Had the pulled chicken sandwich and I must say that it was the best tasting bbq. I highly recommend this if your craving bbq.

This is one of our go to resturaunts when we need a quick meal! You can't beat the price for what you get. We have tried the brisket, turkey, chicken(yard bird) and sasuage. All are great but our favorite hands down is the lean brisket. Mission also makes their own BBQ sauces, they have I believe 6 different flavors. I love the fact that the owner gives so much back to the community. My favorite time to stop in is for lunch, because every day at noon the whole restaurant stops and stands for the National Anthem. read more

Consistently awesome experience. Thank you for surprising us with a brownie. Great bbq at a good price. Perfect place to bring children read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

Out first visit to the restaurant and it was a good experience. A little pricey but very good food. I got 5 ribs of baby backs which was fall off the bone tender and very meaty. The green beans and bacon was very good too. My husband had the beef brisket which was very moist and tasty. The fries were like home made. You have a choice of 6 different sauces you can put on your sandwich or ribs. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

This place is always good when I come in. The food is always cooked well and the sauces they give you on the table all taste delicious. I have no complaints. read more

Nom nom nom. Really good barbeque place! They have gluten free options. I got beef brisket, green beans and French fries. Their fries are not coated in flour. I have a gluten sensitivity, so I'm not sure how someone would do with a serious allergy. Their sauces are great! I like their support for our armed forces as well. It's rare to find! read more

Mission BBQ - Beef brisket. French fries, and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

I love Mission BBQ! The service is speedy, you don't have enough time to fill your drink cup before they're calling your name to pick up your order. I usually get the pulled pork sandwich and it's been consistently delicious each time I've eaten it. Had the pulled chicken sandwich tonight which was delicious but made the bun a little mushy, nothing too bad. The Alabama White sauce is amazing, I get their slaw and put a touch of that sauce in for a nice little kick. I like that they switch up some of the sides seasonally, though I stick to the fries (pretty sure they're fried fresh when you order them) and the mac and cheese. I had some caramel apple side once, I think it was seasonal, and it was delish, tasted like apple crisp. Their BBQ sauces are just okay, none are noteworthy in my book...I typically get the Memphis Belle sauce. I'd love to see them have a seasonal sauce to match those seasonal sides. In my experience, the gals that take your order are either super friendly, greeting you as you walk through the door and asking if they can answer any questions, or just okay and could do a better job at being more welcoming, rather than standing around seeming like they're not interested in letting you know they're available to take your order. Tonight when I went in for take-out, the girl that took my order was very unapologetic that they were out of pulled pork and didn't offer suggestions for an alternative. But, when I went to pick up my order, the woman who packaged my order was very apologetic, must have overheard me originally order the pulled pork sandwich and gave me a coupon for a free sandwich on my next visit, so that made up for it. The folks that work the floor and who call your name to give you your food are always the most polite and helpful folks there. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quick and flavorful BBQ meal in York. read more

I've eaten at numerous BBQ places and this place is by far, some of the best. I've tried almost everything on the menu and it's all tasty! The pulled pork and the smoked turkey are my favorites! The homemade sauces are excellent but the meats are so delicious by themselves that you don't even need the sauces. The quality of food is always consistent and the staff is friendly and attentive. If you like BBQ, you will definitely love Mission BBQ!!! read more

Good service and very friendly employees. If you have ever had REAL regional BBQ(especially Texas brisket) don't have high expectations. Ok BBQ is better than no BBQ though right? Moist brisket: Tender but not juicy. No bark or smoke flavor. Texture was off. When slicing through it with a fork it just fell apart into tiny pieces like shredded beef. Spare ribs: Just ok. Not much of a flavor profile and no bark to speak of. The texture was between teeth marks and fall off the bone. Jalapeño cheese sausage: Nice! Had a good flavor with a slight kick. Juicy with a snappy casing. Both the beans and coleslaw were good but nothing special. Enjoyed the cornbread but no honey available. They were passing out samples of the pulled pork. The small bit I had was dry and lacking flavor. They do have several types of sauce to drown out the mediocrity. Probably as good as it gets for indoor BBQ. I was told they start the meats at 250 and finish them off at 375 so that in itself is a huge limitation. If I wasn't spoiled by really good BBQ, would think it was great. read more

Dry brisket is absolutely delicious. I didn't even eat barbecue until a friend put me down with this place

Back for a visit to York and got to try this place for the first time. Not too bad. I got a brisket sandwich and topped it with some of the tupelo honey BBQ sauce. Went on a rainy Friday night so there was a bit of a line, maybe like a 10 minute wait. While we waited though there were people handing out free samples of the pulled pork and jalapeño cheese sausage. Once we ordered, the service was pretty quick. The others reviews were right on that the food wasn't piping hot. It wasn't stone cold either, but i was able to dive right into my sandwich. They are all about taking care of their customers and giving heartfelt thanks if they see you're a public service member. My father (a longtime fire chief) was wearing his fire company sweatshirt and they gave him a voucher for a free sandwich along with thanking him for his service. I wasn't too impressed with their kids menu, there was only 3 items. Then again, I do have a picky child that is hard to please. She thoroughly enjoyed the French fries, but left her Mac and cheese sit. In the end, it's not a bad BBQ joint. It's definitely better than some of the others out there in the area. I'd stop again if I was out on the west end. read more

I love the Mission BBQ near me in Perry Hall, MD, although I haven't been there in a while. I got the (2) meat platter (moist brisket and pulled pork). The two meats were almost indistinguishable from each other. They were both overly "moist" , borderline squishy. They didn't taste horrible, just not what I would expect from Mission. The green beans were extremely salty, so I took them back for slaw, which was good. The baked sweet potato was good. The whole meal, including drink was around $15. I wouldn't pay that much again for subpar bbq. I'll give them another chance in my area. read more

Stopped in for lunch the other day. My only complaint was the food could have been hotter. I had the beef brisket (moist) and moist it was. Fell apart. Very good. Wife had the pulled pork and she thought it was nice and moist. Being a first responder and prior service it was nice to see how they appreciate those that serve. They might not be the greatest Barbeque joint around but they are way better than any chain dump that only worries about corporate profits. Noise level was reasonable. We could actually have a civil conversation. Service was quick. Place was clean. read more

Great selection of meats and sauces. Great decor and clean. There are 6 sauces to pick from. For meats they have pulled pork, brisket, Turkey, chicken, and sausage. They offer a meat sampler. Staff was pleasant and eager to please us. All of our needs were met. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the ordering process. It felt a little like a school cafeteria. read more

Brisket, Brisket, Brisket!!! Unless you go to Tennessee or North Carolina, hands down the best smoked meats on the east coast. Forget pit beef, this is REAL BBQ ! Not like Damon's, Smokey Bones, Memphis Blues or anyplace else that has come to this area. You can get spare & baby back cut ribs. Brilliant Sauces, great lemonade and sweet tea. The sausages, original and jalapeño cheddar are also off the hook. Sweet, buttery cornbread. Wow!!! If you can't find something to love on this menu... You will find something that you love! read more

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Pulled pork was spectacular, brisket was pretty good. Cole slaw on the side was pretty good. Moist cornbread. Very cool atmosphere and vibe. Great service for a quick service restaurant. Will surely be back when I'm in the area read more

Catered in for lunch loved it, highly recommend the smoked turkey... But it is all amazing.

There is a conundrum with this place... They have made their BBQ all so tender and tasty that you don't actually NEED to use any of their equally amazing BBQ sauces. This place isn't 5 stars. It's 6 stars! Eat here! (Sorry for the short review. I am typing on my phone). read more

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My brother and I tried mission BBQ. It was my first time and we are on a drive to upstate New York. When we drove into the parking lot the place was packed and it was hard to find a spot. when you enter the restaurant you stand in a line in order from the menu. my brother told me that you can get meat with extra fat or lean and I ordered the brisket with extra fat and two sides. I ordered the BBQ beans with pork and coleslaw. On our table there was six different sauces to choose from and all were delicious. The meat was very moist and the meal was very filling. I highly recommend this restaurant that appears to be run by former soldiers. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket with extra fat and coleslaw and bbq beans with pork. - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

I had the combo with pulled chicken and pork. I also added in two ribs. I found the food to be excellent and the staff to be extremely friendly. The array of barbecue sauces is a bonus and you can try a little bit of everything. I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling through York. read more

This place is great. We had a large crowd and all of us were very pleased. I had the two meats, moist brisket and pulled pork. I'm not usually big on fat (moist)but it's so good. You go to counter and order your food. The staff clears away your trays when you're finished eating. The drinks are also self serve. I didn't hear any complaints on any of the food. I can't wait until the one in dover de opens. read more

Mission BBQ - Great time and great food - Barbeque Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

WOW !!! Absolutely amazing BBQ ! The pork sandwich and Mac and cheese was better than excellent !!! Tender and delicious !! Also bbq sauces were the best. Nice atmosphere and the service was prompt and friendly. I'll be back !! read more

I loved the decor of the place! The place is very clean and the staff are extra friendly. I had the meat samplers. Both pulled pork and briskets are very tasty. I'd definitely go back if I'm in town again! read more

Best part about Father's Day? Food gift cards! And this past FD earned me a Mission BBBQ gift card which we used yesterday. I thought the food was very good. I had the 2 meat combo. My meat choices were the pulled pork and moist brisket. Both were excellent. Perfect smoke flavor. Lean. Moist. I tried out all the BBQ sauces but my hand's down fav was the Tupelo Honey Heat. M wife had the turkey and the lean brisket. I thought her lean brisket was a bit dry, the turkey was very tasty. As sides we had the mac n' cheese (real cheesy taste) and the baked beans (a bit too sweet but super flavor). Cornbread was near perfect (I don't like super sweet cornbread, this one was just a bit sweet). Good service, open view of the kitchen and prep area, fill your own drinks, clean. Kudos on the corporate support of military personnel and first responders with restaurant decor that matched that theme. I gave this a Yelp raying of 4 Stars but it's more like a 4.5. Very worthy of return trips and better than Smokey Bones (located at the next intersection). read more

Best bbq in the York area. Newer places have popped up since the opening of mission, but they do not compare! I strongly suggest the brisket!! You will not regret it. Great selection of bbq sauces and a wonderful team! read more

The menu was so unappealling that we turned around and walked out. We both had extremely high expectations being that we both love BBQ but we sat down on a bench and studied the overhead menu looking fot something to pull us in but it just wasn"t there. Being a newer restaurant, at the time, we certainly expected a bit more of a crowd inside but we fidn"t find that either. read more

Very good BBQ!! Very patriotic venue!! The pulled pork is the best!!! The jalapeño sausage and the mac n cheese, BBQ baked beans and cole slaw are all delicious to me. The brisket is just ok for me. I prefer pulled brisket instead of sliced, but they do ask if you want it regular or lean so that is a nice option. The pulled turkey is also tasty and so is the pulled chicken. Pulled meat best is the yummiest. This is definitely a low key place. Best for lunch or a fast dinner. Not anything intimate unless you find beer, sandwiches, sports and military memorabilia with BBQ romantic. Very good food!! Will definitely eat here again read more

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This place offers consistently good food from the least expensive to the most expensive . No matter what your favorite it will be the same every time. I ask love it that adults may purchase the kids size dinners if you are not too hungry! Most places frown on that. Best of all I love seeing out vets,police and firefighters honored. read more

First visit, and already lokoing forward to the next -- thinking of Father's Day. I -- who will go to any lengths to get good BBQ -- got long ribs, cold [sic] slaw, and potato salad; my wife -- who is not a BBQ fan -- got a pulled chicken sandwich, cold slaw, and mac & cheese. We both paid extra for the American Heroes Cup ($2 of each sale is donated to a non-profit; ours went to USO), and I got a brownie. EVERYTHING was fabulous. The ribs were truly fall-off-the-bone and so flavorful that I didn't bother with any of the 6 kinds of BBQ sauce they have -- although I did try a bit of their special mustard sauce, which was so good that I bought a bottle. I could only eat half of my food, but my wife scarfed down everything on her tray (and recall that she's not a BBQ fan). It's a chain, and I can't speak about any of the other restaurants in the chain, but this one, as my wife said, is a keeper. read more

Great food, great service, owned by the greatest people in the world, VETERANS. Noon everyday they respect the Flag and those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for this country. The food is great. Myself, my favorite, the Yardbird. Falls off the bone chicken. Yummy. read more

Nice large servings of well prepared meat. The sides were all very good, especially liked the Mac-n-cheese. The sauces at the table were all unique and fun to taste test. The prices seemed very reasonable for what was served. I appreciate that some donations are going to serve firefighters or vets or something but their whole theme seemed a bit overdone. Couldn't get the word jingoism out of my mind, maybe it's just me, but it made me a bit un-comfortable. read more