The take
From the sourcesThis Downers Grove establishment centers its identity on honoring military and first responders, featuring "Stories of Service" and decor consisting of donated memorabilia. The menu highlights seasonal items like "Ricky Bobby" breaded chicken legs and traditional sides such as broccoli salad, potato salad, and banana pudding. A portion of proceeds from select purchases supports organizations like the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Strengths
- · Supports military and first responders
- · Highly rated for consistency
- · Variety of regional BBQ styles
Caveats
- · Chain restaurant atmosphere
- · Limited seasonal availability items
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit MISSION BBQ for their everyday menu items such as lean or moist brisket, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, and sausage, all prepared in-house. While specific preparation details are not available, their commitment to fresh, handcrafted food is evident. Seasonal specials like Ricky Bobby Chicken Legs, Broccoli Salad, Banana Pudding, and Potato Salad offer additional variety.
The story
From the businessMISSION BBQ is a fast-casual BBQ restaurant that focuses on serving those who serve. The restaurant prides itself on making food from scratch without microwaves or freezers. The walls of the restaurant are decorated with mementos shared by America's service members and their families. They also support foundations such as the Tunnel to Towers Foundation through the sale of American Heroes Cups, with a portion of proceeds going to families of fallen and injured first responders and military heroes.
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From the community
Reddit threads
From the communityWhat Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning MISSION BBQ from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
I am continually disappointed when I get brisket anywhere except mission bbq oddly enough. There’s isn’t the best and sometimes it’s dry but it is majority of the time pretty ok. Granted I live in PA and we aren’t known for our great bbq.
Mission bbq employees have to sign the national anthem on a regular basis. I think hourly.
If you ever go to Savannah GA there is Service Brewing, which is the epitome of this. They sell you carbonated cold piss but they get people to show up because they're supporting the troops. There is a BBQ chain called Mission BBQ that does something similar but with BBQ.
Mission BBQ - Southington CT
Has anyone tried Mission BBQ in Southington Connecticut?
Mission BBQ Mentor, OH. $21
Mission BBQ Mentor, OH. $21
It's ok at best. I've eaten at several Mission BBQ's. Their sauces are awesome because they are necessary.
Mission BBQ had delicious food :)
Mission BBQ had delicious food :)
On a mission to BBQ more Veggies!
On a mission to BBQ more Veggies!
Sources
Everything on this page is pulled from the sources below: the restaurant's own website, its public Google listing, and Reddit threads. We don't invent details; if a source is missing, the claim isn't here either.
- [1]MISSION BBQ / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for MISSION BBQ / rating, reviews, address, hours
- [3]r/smoking comment by u/malac0da13 / Mar 2025
- [4]r/chicagobeer comment by u/Quinto376 / Mar 2025
- [5]r/chicagobeer comment by u/petmoo23 / Mar 2025
- [6]r/BBQ / "Mission BBQ - Southington CT" / Feb 2025
- [7]r/BBQ / "Mission BBQ Mentor, OH. $21" / Aug 2024
- [8]r/BBQ comment by u/BOHIFOBRE / Jul 2024
- [9]r/BBQ / "Mission BBQ had delicious food :)" / Jul 2021
- [10]r/BBQ / "On a mission to BBQ more Veggies!" / Jan 2021
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