We had to charge across the street so stopped in. We started with hush puppies which were decent. Son had a cheeseburger and said it was amazing- It was gigantic. I had the grilled cheese beef brisket. Unfortunately the brisket was very tough. Bread, cheese, slaw was great. I also had sweet potato fries which were cooked perfectly. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Wagon Train Grilled Cheese with Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Nice location .. went here for a late lunch / snack and it was good . there is also a Tesla charger close by for whoever wants to eat a quick meal as your car is charging . The ambience was different and I liked it a lot . Gave a country feeling and some of the decors inside was awesome ! Beer was nice and cold . They had few beers on tap . Service was good . I just ordered some onion rings and it was average . Was a bit oily but tasted good . Couldn't eat the whole order .. restrooms are clean and good. Price wise it was ok.. 4 stars read more

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Great place for a burger and brisket nachos. Fast and friendly service, love the western aesthetic. The picture below is of the Tombstone Burger and it was delicious! read more

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Wagon Train has always been a great place to go for BBQ in Rotterdam- their specials are incredible

I finally made it here for my birthday on a Saturday night at 5PM. However, upon being seated our waitress told us they were out of ribs. Huh? Apparently with Monday being a holiday (Memorial Day) they stopped making them because they didn't want leftovers so they ran out 2 days in advance. Boo! I had already eaten and enjoyed their burgers but I really wanted ribs. We started with an order of hushpuppies. Like before, they were good and our toddler enjoyed them. I settled on beef brisket (1 pound) with a side of mac and cheese. The meat was great and reminded me a lot of corned beef with smoke added. However, the mac and cheese was bloated and tasteless. My wife had the smoked chicken and pulled pork combo. The pork was fine but I make it better at home. Harrison had a kiddie plate of "Wing Dings" (chicken strips) that were fine. With soda for two added, the total was $125 before tip. I felt like that was a lot of money for not a lot of food, especially since the chicken was dry, the mac and cheese was bad, and I make excellent pulled pork. Perhaps I am just sad because I rarely get out here, and had looked forward to my birthday meal here for several years so to find out they were out of ribs was really disappointing. I am not sure I will be back. read more

Food was rocking tonight. Wings and combo brisket and chopped pork - all excellent. Crazy decor. Service is always good. And a good choice of beers on tap. read more

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Excellent, huge 1/2 BBQ chicken!! It was a tad dry, but BBQ sauce fixed that right up!! Baked potato was nothing spectacular but cooked nicely. Boyfriend got delicious brisket and ribs. Got cole slaw instead of baked beans. Maybe they were out? Would definitely return! read more

After seeing Wagon Train BBQ featured on America's Best Restaurants, I knew I had check it out. With that said, as soon as I walked into the restaurant, I knew it would be good. To start, I ordered the brisket nachos and they were excellent. The chips were fresh and the queso was cheesy and tasty. In addition, the brisket was delicious. The brisket was tender, juicy, with just the right amount of fat. These were simply great nachos. Next, I ordered the Midnight Rider Burger with fries. The burger was topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and macaroni and cheese. Knowing that, the burger was very good. To explain, the burger was juicy and the beef had great flavor. Furthermore, the pulled pork was solid and went well with the burger. Also, the macaroni and cheese was enjoyable. It was really cheesy and creamy. However, the bun was really soggy from the toppings. Likewise, I think they forgot the BBQ sauce which made my burger a bit dry. Still, the burger was scrumptious. Additionally, the fries were fine. They were hot and crispy, but the flavor was nothing amazing. They got the job done, but could have been better. To finalize, Wagon Train BBQ is a top tier barbecue restaurant. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - French Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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I got a cup of soup and a pick 2 with burnt ends, ribs, and mac & cheese. The portions were large but so was the price. The soup was thick, full of chicken and vegetables, and delicious. The burnt ends were different than I expected but really good. I heard a waitress describe them to someone as similar to a pot roast and that I think that was accurate. The ribs were a little sweet for my taste, almost applely. I liked them better reheated the next day. The mac & cheese was creamy almost like an alfredo. read more

Food was delicious and service was excellent. Ambiance is great as always . We love this place read more

We ordered takeout for 17 people for a family reunion. Not only was the BBQ delicious, but the staff went out of their way to double check our order and it was 100% accurate. Great food, friendly service, an easy meal. read more

Not good. The reviews had me fooled. No seasoning, the Mac and cheese was awful, collard greens no flavor the brisket was dry and flavorless. Seems like all they use to season to the broth. Very disappointed will not be back. I feel like I might choke every time I eat the brisket. The corn bread was the only good thing. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Brisket, Mac & corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

This is probably the closest you'll get to authentic southern BBQ in the north! Ribs, pulled pork, Mac and cheese ... everything was great!

I continue to go here and really enjoy the meats. Last time I had a pulled pork sandwich, wife had a burger. Both very good. Worth a trip if you've never been. We bring out-of-towners here because it is so unique and good for bbq. read more

Been there many time food is good. We get the platters enough food for another meal. we love the greens and the sides.

I ordered a beef brisket sandwich and fries. I was quite disappointed. The fries were tasteless and limp -- like frozen fries that had been in the oven only long enough to warm them -- and the meat was tender and juicy, but pretty tasteless. read more

This service is outstanding! The food was delicious! The atmosphere was very good! The servers gave our dog a bowl of water and chopped up burger meat. If you want to visit somewhere in Upstate NY, especially in the Rotterdam/Schenectady area, I would highly recommend you try this place! read more

A year ago a firefighter friend told me about this restaurant after their unfortunate fire. He talked about how wonderful the food was and how they had some of the best barbecue this side of the mason dixon line. He raved about their ribs and their chicken. I was finally out in the area for lunch and decided to stop in...I mean if it is good enough for a firefighter then it must be good. I arrived and was told that they didn't have ribs or chicken. They were still in the smoker. Ok...guess than means that I'll have to make a trip back to get it...so I asked when they usually had ribs or chicken. The answer is usually by 2 unless they have a big catering order. Ok...maybe the fact their menu just said "market price" should have indicated the scarcity of ribs that you can't offer them at a barbecue restaurant until half way through the day...so I'm like what can I get and the waitress suggested the brisket dinner. Ok that sounds good. I ordered it...I should be able to get a good taste of their unique flavors. The restaurant isn't large but is well decorated with a western kind of theme. They definitely have a collection of shotguns that decorate the place which completes the outlaw western theme. It feels like you stepped into a local western bar and has the friendly local friendly feel to match. This they did great on. The waitress brings the brisket. I have never in my life seen brisket cut up into squares and without any sauce or rub...until now. The meat was not tough but it was not tender either. The brisket had a good chunk of fat on each, unflavored square. So if you love unflavored meat with some fat on it that isn't grizzly or fall apart tender this is your place. Maybe a little barbecue sauce on top of the meat...wait it is served with a tub of butter. Or is that for the cold cornbread? I was confused. A barbecue place with no barbecue sauce. However, the Cole slaw was very good. Probably the only really good thing on the plate that I can say, yea, my firefighter friend was right. This definitely has the feel of a family run place. You can tell they have relationships with the locals and the people are quite friendly....but it feels like the food is an afterthought. Had I known how disappointing the food would be and that they wouldn't have ribs...I would have headed over to Memphis King. Would I recommend? Not at this point. But they definitely are hard working friendly people so I'd give them a second chance...but I wouldn't make a special trip to do so. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Brisket Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

This place has the worst food I have ever tried, the place looks like your grandmothers basement filled with nic nacs, and generally overloaded with decoration. The service is probably the best thing here, we got our food within 10 minutes of ordering which makes sense considering the quality of the food. We both ordered a Brisket & Pulled Pork Platter which cost $28 for the smallest portion of meat I've ever seen. The brisket was rubbery and tasteless, The pulled pork was fatty and had no taste. Their barbecue sauce tasted like it was watered down. The only thing that actually was decent was their macaroni and cheese. If you are looking for some good BBQ in the area I recommend Dinosaur BBQ or Rollin' Smoke. read more

Food came out so quick!!! Service was great. Ribs were good, we both liked the Carolina sauce the best on the ribs. Meat was falling off the bone, cooked wonderfully. Cornbread was served cold like it was taken right out of the fridge, I prefer it warm but that must be their style. And you leave smelling like a bonfire. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Kansas City BBQ Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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I give this 5 stars for not only is it good food, but everything else makes it great. Is this the best barbecue I've ever had? It's not. It's good, but the ambience, it feels and most importantly, smells like a barbecue restaurant. The wait staff was phenomenal (I wish I could remember our waitress name). We ordered the nachos for an appetizer and they were there in no time. My dinner, the beef brisket sandwich with fries came out the appropriate time after the nachos. I love beef brisket and they have never run out the times I've ordered from here. Fries were thin and well cooked and there were a lot. I love the food and the rest makes me give it 5 stars. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Been feeling BBQ for a week now after my horrible experience elsewhere. Had wagon train BBQ a few months back at a party and it was definitely memorable, juicy and delicious . So night I ordered through the online app they offered through their website. Decided to do pickup as it was already 640pm and they close by 8pm sharp. Ordered 2 cornbread sides, beans, coleslaw, half rack of ribs (naked), pulled pork meal and 1/2 pound brisket. Estimated quote time for pick up was only 10-20 minutes, got an email saying my order will be ready at 7pm. Showed up a little after 7pm, maybe 705pm greeted at the door by a line for to gos and numerous tables filed. The decor is rustic/hunting but gives you something unique to look/talk about while waiting. Only waited at most 5 minutes for those people to be taken care of and then my turn. I told the young lady working there my name and she handed me the 2 bags and was polite. Off we go and everything ordered was in there. Even an extra BBQ sauce for the ribs! Pulled pork was fresh, saucy and delicious. Brisket was scrumptious. Ribs were a little dry when ordered naked, lucky we had that extra side of sauce! But noted for next time to order with the sauce on the ribs. Fries were cool but heated up in the air fryer and back to goodness. Coleslaw is amazing, added it to my pulled pork sandwich . Beans have a little spin on them, baked and different styles of beans mixed together with shaving or drippings of meat. Well worth the 70$!! Will be back and recommend to anyone in the area that wants a good quality BBQ meal! read more

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I now know where I will head to hole up when the zombie apocalypse comes: Wagon Train BBQ. In addition to the firearms hanging from the ceiling and knives on the walls, there's an enormous amount of food stockpiled. In all seriousness, Wagon Train is a lot of fun. The kitschy decor and the (somewhat falling apart) actual wagon train outside are cool, and the service is fast and friendly. The barbecue is more on the roasted side than the classic long-smoked slow-cooked style, but it's fine. I will recommend you get your ribs and such "naked" and apply sauce separately, though, as there was a prodigious amount of salt in everything, and the KC style sauce is quite sweet as well. We also sprung for the pickle fries on special, which were fabulous (although again, hella salty), and the cole slaw and beans were freshly prepared and tasty if not terribly tangy. Our junior cowpoke had the piggy dogs special, a concoction of jalapeño cheese and pickle toppings, which he enjoyed quite a bit. It's always nice to see specials and house originals on a menu. Nice plus to be able to get a beer here, which I can't say about all the BBQ places 'round here. We'll definitely be back, for the ambiance and when we're in the mood for this style BBQ. And we'll hope they cut down on the salt some. (In the meantime, Memphis King is still the King.) read more

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Major disappointment. Food was just not good at all and insanely overpriced. Went with a friend who was in the mood for some good BBQ, figured we would give this place a shot and boy did we regret it. We both ordered the pick 2 platters, trays arrived pretty quickly and were a lot smaller than expected but we dove in. The meats were pretty bland, lacked any real flavor and you could tell that it was not prepared fresh, as if just reheated. We ended up packing most of it up but the food didn't sit well with either of us after, had stomach pains for the rest of the day/night. Lesson learned on our end but def would not recommend. Also we asked for some bread rolls to go along with the platters and was charged an extra $8 for it. Total for two pick 2 platters, 2 drinks and some bread was $96.... We're pretty big foodies so don't mind going out and spending money on some good food but we both thought that was pretty outrageous especially for what we received. read more

The hamburger meat has changed in the past year and is no longer flavorful. Additionally, they stopped providing the pepper caps although they are still advertised on the menu. Prices went up and quality went down. This is unfortunate; since this was one of our favorite restaurants. read more

Excellent service here- atmosphere is beyond perfect for the menu and theme. What amazing staff, I believe our server was Brittany- She knew the menu well and suggested some items. We got the chicken pulled Pork meal. Talk about flavors- I can the Cole slaw was perfect. We loved it so much that we bought two jars of the signature homemade bbq sauce- read more

Best place if you want the tastiest pulled pork in the county! At least, I think so, lol. Their food is definitely worth the price. It's hard for me to visit in person now, but they are great with how they handle their meals. read more

Solid bbq in upstate NY. Stopped by for lunch during a work trip. Had the brisket, burnt ends and coleslaw. Waitress was amazing, took very good care of us. BBQ was good. To be honest I have had better but I have also eaten at some pretty amazing BBQ's. Meats were flavorful and the chipotle citrus sauce was really good. Wish the burnt ends had a bit more bark but they were still good. Enjoyable lunch. Would eat here again. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Brisket, burnt ends and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

So let's start with the place is a treasure you can spend hours checking out all The neat stuff on the walls ceilings every where you look& the Smell of a very good true BBQ dedicated staff was always on point and all though they were out of Rib eye steak(wife's choice)we ended up with a pound of burnt ends naked I wanted to try both sauces and the rib and brisket platter meats were smoked and seasoned well hush puppies were hot and a great appetizer.Macaroni and Cheese was good and the beans on point.A very good destination Bbq spot. read more

Food was great , portions were significantly on the small side . Go to J&J Smokehouse in catskill and for less money you won't be able to eat all the food . read more

I gave up on this place about a year ago after a very disappointing half-rack of ribs that had been cooked hours (days?) before was shamelessly served to me without a conscious twinge of "We know this sucks and we could have done better" regret from the server. I looked at the pathetic plate for a few seconds in disbelief before hailing the server (notice I didn't say, "clueless"), and pointing out the dried, tepid hunk of flesh on my plate. Their answer was to simply throw it back on the grill to try and resuscitate it, and then slather it with sauce, but it was still a hopeless case for gastronomical resuscitation. You're right - I haven't been back. read more

Highly recommend! This was our first time at wagon train and we hope we will be able to come again. We were traveling through the area heading to Rochester and we're so glad to find this spot! My husband was a huge fan of the antique guns and decor. The staff was very friendly and the food was exceptional. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Brisket & pulled pork sliders and Mushroom Swiss burger - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Service was great. My wife ordered burnt ends; turns out they were sold out. Ended up with the pulled pork sandwich. Needed more meat and had three bones. Cornbread was cold. Would be better warmed up and served with a pat of butter. Ambiance was great, as we were seated near the open fireplace. read more

One of our local favorites to order. Their burgers are banging but skip the Mac & cheese and macaroni salad, they are a bit dry.

Good service but food was ok, very bland food needs more seasoning we wouldn't go Back read more

I was getting my transmission fixed in Rotterdam, a place I don't normally find myself, and I kept driving by this place and being intrigued. The old amusement style western figurines and animals made me wonder if this was merely a gimmicky place with not so good food. I was eager to find out so I turned to Yelp to read the previous reviews. I found quite a few positive ones so we decided to come for lunch after picking up my car. The interior is covered in taxidermy stuffed animals, guns, old west pictures and various other artifacts. The walls and tables are all wood with some tables having benches that could fit more than one person. Yeehah!!! Now onto the food. The waitress seated us quickly and got us our drink order, unsweetened iced tea for me and coke for my husband. They do have wine and beer as well. My iced tea tasted like plain water so she apologized and got me a bottled one instead. She explained that the person who made it must not have made it strong enough. I ordered a special with a burnt ends sandwich, it came with cornbread and one side. I chose the settler's beans. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and cornbread. My burnt ends were fantastic, flavorful and tender beef brisket lightly charred and chopped into pieces. They came on a light and fluffy bun. The cornbread was average and too sweet for my liking. The settler's beans were hearty and tasty and reminded me of mild chili with meat and and several types of beans. I look forward to eating my leftovers for lunch. My husband enjoyed the pulled pork, I snuck a bite and it had a sauce that tastes subtle in a good way. The fries were average but really good dipped in the two different homemade barbecue sauces. We were too full for dessert so we passed on a variety of pies and cheesecake. The service was friendly and efficient. The prices are mostly in the $10.00 - $15.00 range. We enjoyed our lunch. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Best bbq I have ever had and one of the best burgers I have ever had, plus the whole theme and setting of the restaurant was amazing. The workers were welcoming and everything about the restaurant was great. read more

Wagon Train BBQ - a basket of onion rings and a pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Schenectady, New York

CIrcle the wagons at Wagon Train BBQ! After spending the day outside in the heat, my friend and I decided to check out Wagon Train BBQ, which is located at the SW corner of Mariaville Road and Burdeck Street (access point) in Rotterdam. This BBQ roadside eatery has been open for about four months and the place itself has a rustic feel and is decked out with plenty of Wild West decor and 'some interesting caricature "Wanted" posters of the staff on the walls. The place is geared towards takeout and there are a few high top tables inside for eating in. Outside the restaurant on the grassy field, there are several "lifelike" settlers and horse drawn covered wagons in a convoy headed "West" during the Gold Rush era (reenactment). The menu offerings include BBQ sandwiches/meats (pulled pork, beef brisket, Neba style roast beef, sausage, pulled chicken), ribs, burgers, salads, sides, and drinks from the cooler. A kids (lil buckaroos) menu (12 & under) is also offered. The prices are fair, sandwiches ($6.95-$7.50)/meals with one side & corn bread ($9.25-$9.75) and combo dinners ($13.25-$16.25). Most sides are $2.50-$3.25. Seniors get a 10 percent discount. For those folks who love extreme eating challenges (Man vs. Food), then take a shot at finishing off the GRAVEYARD BURGER during scheduled Graveyard Challenges. The Graveyard Burger consists of a 1 lb burger, half lb of pulled pork, half lb of beef brisket, half lb of cole slaw, half lb of mac & cheese, 2 fried eggs, 4 cheese slices, 4 bacons, onion tanglers, jalepeno bottle caps, KC BBQ sauce, on a giant roll, served with fries and onion rings, 5lbs in all. Finish this BURGER and sides in under 30 minutes and get a free T-shirt (I Survived The Graveyard Burger Challenge) and your picture up on the Wall of Fame. Those who fail this challenge pay $24.99 for the burger and get their picture posted on the Wall of Shame. So far, there are no winners (as of May 2011). Good luck if you dare! We trotted in here around 8:30PM on a quiet Saturday night and were greeted as we entered. We ordered some takeout to bring back to the ranch including the Beef Brisket Meal with one side and corn bread ($9.25) and the Pulled Pork Sandwich & Half Rack of Ribs Wagon Train Combo ($15.50) with one side & corn bread. We also ordered two additional sides ($2.50 each) and used a 15 percent off coupon found in a mailer to Schenectady homes. The food took about 10 minutes to be ready. We dug into the BBQ as soon as we got back to the ranch. The sides we ordered were very good. The cole slaw was crisp, tasted fresh & sweet , nicely seasoned and creamy. The mac & cheese (cavatappi pasta) was soft and cheesy. The potato salad was dense and creamy. However, the BBQ items were just okay. The pulled pork sandwich had tender smoked pork could've used some BBQ sauce and the big roll was very chewy, hard to eat. The beef brisket sandwich had tender beef slices were dry with some fat (a bit bland/could've used with seasonings) on a very chewy roll. The half rack of KC style ribs were average, chewy rib meat on bone with a sweet BBQ sauce. The corn bread was very soft with a sweet taste, more like a yellow sponge cake than corn bread. Overall, we'd return here again since the price is right for the amount of food, but we should try to get here earlier when the food is fresh and not sitting out too long in the heated glass case. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/WagonTrainBBQ read more

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My wife was looking to try a burger somewhere we'd never been before. Scanning the internet in the direction of Schenectady she stumbled across Wagon Train BBQ. The menu sounded inviting so into the GPS went the address and off we went. Upon arriving you may think you've come across one of those old-west, frontier town amusement parks with a wagon train, oxen, cattle, and early settler manikins outside. Inside, the walls are covered in batten board with some stone and everywhere you look you will see old guns and tools of the time. With about a half dozen beers available on tap, we went with pints of the only craft beers offered - Adirondack IPA and Brown's Oatmeal Stout ($5 each). We'll need to remember, if and when we return, to request non-frosted glasses. I'm sure those who order the non-craft beers actually prefer the extra cold vessel. My wife chose among the many burgers offered, the Wagon Train Burger ($11.95) with the side of French fries. It came topped with crunchy onion "tanglers", jalapeño "bottle caps", American cheese, and a chipotle aioli spread. Requested medium-rare, it came out more like medium but still tasty. The fresh baked roll was very tasty also, although very chewy and already soggy on the bottom when it was served. I wanted to try so many different things but didn't want to over order. So with the expectation of returning, I ordered a Combo of Half Rack of Ribs & Half Chicken ($20). It came with a side of corn bread and my chosen side of potato salad. I had another choice to be made in the style of ribs - naked, KC, or citrus chipotle sauce. I chose the naked, just dry rubbed. I definitely needed the knife provided to slice the ribs apart, but the meat was still tender and very flavorful even though it didn't fall off the bones. The Chicken had a good amount of flavor both on its skin and in the meat itself. The wing meat was moist, the drumstick was on the dry side, the thigh meat was moist, and the breast was dry in some spots but moist in others. Both ribs and chicken had a good amount of smoke flavor. On the table were bottles of their KC sauce and their citrus chipotle sauce. I tried just a little of each and liked the citrus chipotle the best. I'll keep that in mind for future reference. The potato salad was quite good and my wife said she could taste the flavor of some celery salt. The corn bread was one of the best I've had, moist and reasonably light in texture. There was a special offered this night of a Burnt Ends sandwich. Hopefully, it might be offered again the next time we visit. Service by Alicia was friendly and attentive. There is outdoor seating available if that is your preference. The air conditioning inside is more than adequate, you might want to bring a sweater. read more

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Food was definitely not cooked fresh. You can tell it was made days ahead and warmed up. Served a side of grease with the hush puppies. Watery ketchup and mushy mac and cheese and cold fries. Left hungry. Food not edible. read more

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