Mission BBQ
NapervilleFood Editor
Local team review
The smoked turkey was the surprise that keeps me coming back — lean and deeply flavorful, it proves that BBQ doesn't need to be swimming in fat to deliver. The six regional sauces at the table turn every plate into a choose-your-own-adventure: the Carolina vinegar is sharp and bright, the Kansas City sweet is a crowd-pleaser, and the Alabama white is the dark horse worth trying on everything. The banana pudding with vanilla wafers and fresh whipped cream is a Southern comfort closer that tastes homemade. The noon national anthem is either deeply moving or startling depending on your expectations — either way, it's memorable.
About the Restaurant
Mission BBQ wraps its smoked meats in red, white, and blue, the walls are lined with military memorabilia, the national anthem plays at noon daily, and portions of proceeds support veterans' organizations. But the BBQ stands on its own merits: the brisket is properly smoked with a bark worth respecting, the pulled pork is tender, and the sauce bar lets you customize from Carolina vinegar to Kansas City sweet. The Route 59 location draws a lunch crowd that's equal parts families, first responders, and BBQ enthusiasts who discovered that the mission matches the meat.
Insider Tip
Be inside at noon and stand for the national anthem, it's a daily tradition, and the room goes silent.
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376 S Route 59, Ste 144, Route 59 Corridor
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