Very good. I’ve not had Texas BBQ, but it was explained to me by a customer who is, it’s just Meat salt and pepper. The cracked pepper flavor was very prevalent, luckily I like black pepper. Flavors were good, burnt ends were nice and tender. The jalapeño cheese corn was freaking fire- like I mean spicy AF. I love spicy and wasn’t expecting something claiming to be hot actually being hot. Four stars just because lunch was $50. Two sandwiches, two cokes and split a side. Ouch. Pretty pricey…
I have never had Texas BBQ before yesterday. Man I like it!! Went to lunch with my beautiful wife after mass on Sunday. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door. The man who took and prepared our order was very helpful and nice. We were going to set outside so as we waited for our food I walked through the restaurant. It was very clean, inside and out. We did not wait 5 minutes for our food. We choose a table outside and pulled our food out of the bag. My wife had the burnt end sandwich. The burnt ends were perfect. I had the Sweaty Texan sandwich. It had brisket and Texas hot links. I was very pleased. We shared a medium jalapeño cheesy corn. It was delicious but it does have some heat. I will return.
As a Missouri native and Texas transplant, I can say this is some of the best Texas style BBQ I have had outside of Texas, and on par with many highly-ranked places in Texas. We had the brisket, and it did not disappoint. A little heavy on the pepper, but otherwise was great; simple, moist, perfect level of smoke. The house BBQ sauce was also great, a perfect hybrid between a sweet & smoky Midwest sauce and a tangy, tomato based Texas sauce. Arrived at opening and there wasnt a long line, but we did overhear another customer coming back after being too late for ribs that sold out at 1pm on a last visit. The sign says 11AM-sold out, and no doubt its worth showing up early for.
This has got to be one of the better places for BBQ in Springfield. Each bite tasted hot and fresh. The meat was so soft that the flavor melted in your mouth. The line was a bit long, but once you place your order it comes out speedy quick. The restaurant also has an air filtration system, another plus.
Food was excellent........ BUT.... eating off of a piece paper and a 4 inch glass for water wasnt exactly wonderful for paying 80+ $ for lunch.. not impressed
I showed up about 20 minutes before close, and all that was left was brisket and ribs. I knew then that this was the place to be! I got a brisket sandwich and coleslaw and potato salad (the only sides left). One bite and I could understand how they were sold out. Its DELICIOUS! Generous amount of meat on my sandwich, and the Carolina Mustard sauce is LEGIT! So happy the guy behind the counter recommended it. Amazing place, great food, and easy to find!
The best ribs and BBQ I have had. Customer Service at its finest!!!! Don’t see this quality much anymore…
Maybe they were having an off day. They were out of brisket and ribs at 2 PM, which I understand for a BBQ joint. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and it wasnt all completely tender, but flavorful. They had BOGO on sausages. Potato salad needed additional seasoning, but corn side was good. Staff was very friendly.
Best barbecue Ive had in Springfield. We tried the burnt ends, the brisket and the jalapeno and cheddar sausage. They were all delicious and mouthwatering. The burnt end might have been the best Ive ever had. The sauces were all tasty, I think the house BBQ sauce had the most flavor, and my partner was more fond of the mustard but they were all wonderful. Oh and the coleslaw was amazing as well. Staff was friendly and service was fast. Would definitely visit again, 4 out of 5 because it was a touch expensive.
Burnt ends are very good. All the sides were top notch. Service was good. Next time in town will definitely stop again.
Holy potatoes, this is tasty! The tenderness, the color, the loads of pepper- Isnt it just shameful how many BBQ places skimp on the pepper? Its practically free! -and no excess of salt, the tenderness, the sauces, the potato salad, the tenderness . . . Are you noticing a pattern? We had pork ribs that were perfect and a burnt tips sandwich that was even better. It wasnt even like eating meat; it was more like eating a meat-flavored cloud.Service was spectacular! Friendly, personable, really giving that I work here to serve people, not just move objects feeling, real people.Prices at all of the local BBQ places stay pretty evenly competitive, so yes, its pricier than some other meals, but also filling, healthy, and super tasty, so worth it.Its also a nice, clean, fresh atmosphere, not only in appearance (which is pretty sweet on its own, honestly), but they have a good HEPA filter that gave me a rare break from my allergies.These guys are, as the saying goes, the boss. Enjoy!
I had the burnt ends sandwich. Very good burnt ends. Side of potato salad. Good! Nothing special about the bun. Menu seems strange. It starts of with meats by the pound as if setup for catering more than a restaurant. Because of this prices appear real high! Its alecarte. So, when you see the price of the sandwich you think ok it must come with a couple of sides. Nope! Its high. Disappointed theres no sampler platter. Read the menu before you go. Especially if you have kids. But, good meat.
No phone in orders, must go in person and place order and wait. Makes it tough to order lunch on a tight schedule. Oh well, Smokin Bobs BBQ was yummy!
Great bbq. Would be a five if dine in actually meant that. Carry out bag and suck what look when I asked for a paper plate sealed the deal. Would take backyard bbq and great presentation any day. Will try the competition next time.
The best Texas style barbecue Ive had outside of Central Texas/Hill Country.
Flat out amazing! I travel a ton and eat all around and City Butcher is my favorite for quality BBQ meat! I have never had better burnt ends anywhere!!!
Worst BBQ my husband and I ever tried to eat. Only thing we could get down was the fountain coke. Hotel just two miles away, where both feeling sick before we got back to hotel. After an hour not feeling as bad but took several pieces of gum to get after taste out of our mouths. Was all we could do not to tell people placing their orders to maybe try another BBQ place instead of this one. By their reviews it looked like the place to eat BBQ. Hopefully their not caring over leftovers for several days and reheating them. Good luck to the next customers and hope your experience isn’t as bad as ours !
I had the burnt ends sandwich, coleslaw, and a half link of sausage. It was all incredible. Burnt ends were crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside, the coleslaw had a bit of mustard seed added in which was unexpected but now the only way I want to have coleslaw. The house barbecue sauce for dipping was tangy and sharp, but it honestly wasnt even needed because of how flavorful everything was. The sausage was almost buttery in the best way. It was rather expensive, but you could tell that the expense went straight into the quality of the meat and sides. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone passing through that has a chance to try it.
Awesome food, the only thing I wish they had was an option for a 2 meat plate or something. The jalapeno cheese corn is a must though! Their spicy BBQ sauce was a highlight too
Do not sleep on this spot. If you go through my reviews you’ll notice, bbq is my thing. And THIS PLACE ROCKS! Friendly staff, clean restaurant and FAN FREAKING TASTIC FOOD!!!!!!!!!!
These burnt ends are my favorite. I have been privileged to eat at and enjoy some of the best BBQ in the country and even outside the country and these burnt end are truly second to none. I came in on my birthday and the staff even gave me a free slice of pie. Banana bourbon. Yum!!Also able to enjoy a beer with lunch. What a great place.
Without a doubt the best Texas style BBQ in Springfield! As a Texan that moved to town this place gives you a great taste of home. Even featuring Shiner beer (from my hometown). Their brisket is always spot on and i cant believe I am going to say this better than mine! Their pork belly is also amazing as are the sausages my favorite sandwich here is the city smokestack it has a little taste of everything. Today I tried the Turkey and it was good as well. Their sides are wonderful my favorite are the beans, and potato salad my daughters favorite is the mac and cheese. They also have a house sauce that is good. We make this a once a week stop for lunch. I recommend this place to anyone who wants great BBQ!
Really enjoyed their brisket sandwich and the house bbq sauce. Was not a fan of the bake beans or bbq sausage. Would have been nice to have more options but they were out of a lot when I was there.
Burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork and pork belly were all melt in your mouth amazing!! Great portions and outstanding staff! By far one of the top 10 bbq joints. They have spicy and house sauce also a mustard one that is amazing with the sausage. Plus unlimited pickles and pickled jalapeños haha! Thanks for the great food just wish you’d come over to Montana and open a joint up.
Excellent taste..Excellent service...very clean
Tried this place several times and the consensus is that the burnt ends are absolutely amazing. The brisket is hit or miss. The house sauces are good. They use Creekstone beef which is premium grade Halal beef.
Had the pulled pork and and Texas sweat sandwiches. Both moist and very tasty.
The young lady serving was sweet, kind and helpful.The meat was ordinary at best. The cheesy corn was all jalapeño and corn.....not very cheesy...far too spicy...and I love spicy. And the only flavor of the beans was nothing but hot (jalapeño?). The hot jalapeño flavor was so overpowering that if there were any other flavors, they could not be detected.And the price was ridiculously high! I live in Vail, CO where everything is expensive, but this was over-the-top expensive for BBQ.
We love City Butcher! They have the best brisket I have ever eaten--the moist is mouth-wateringly delicious! Quick note, as of Dec. 11, 2020, the S. Campbell location told me on the phone they are open for indoor dining, despite the contrary indication here in Google and on their website. On our way for lunch there today!
Excelent. Came here for the brisket and it did not disappoint. The crust is wonderful.
This place is delicious, it absolutely reminds me of authentic Texas style barbecue. The staff here are extremely friendly and are social distancing as you would expect them to. No complaints!
Best pulled pork sandwich around Ive been here 10yrs never had this good barbecue in 35yrs
In from Texas and had to check this place out on our way through. The staff was top notch, and the food is cut and served as you order. Had a sampling ad any real BBQ guy would...disappointed the ribs were sold out but that lets me know those are good! We had brisket, burnt ends, turkey, and a half link of each sausage with sides of potatoe salad and mac and cheese! All was very good. If you find yourself in Springfield EAT Q HERE!!!
One of the best barbeque places in Springfield, MO. All of the meats are well prepared and delicious. Make sure to try the Brisket Chili - full of flavor, spice, and perfect for a cold day!
I have called three different times in last few weeks around 6 after I get off work and no answer. Is this place still in business.
Pretty tasty bbq! Unfortunately I got there late, so nearly everything was sold out. Had the City Smokestack sandwich, minus pulled pork (since they were sold out). Only managed to get some brisket because they had a little extra left over from a big catering order. Tasty sauces too. Definitely want to go back so I can try more of their meats. The pork belly was awesome!
Let me start off by saying I am a serious bbq guy. City butcher has the best brisket Ive ever had in my life, moist, succulent meat with a flavorful great looking bark, and a perfect smoke ring. This place is literally too good for Springfield haha, they should move down to Dallas wink, wink haha. I loved everything I tried there, I had the pork belly, texas sausage, burnt ends, brisket, potato salad and beans. The burnt ends were AMAZING and the potato salad was great as well, I was eating it trying to figure out how to steal the recipe! The beans are texas style and made with pinto beans and were great. This place actually gave me another reason to visit the in-laws, Springfield and City butcher I will be back! This is competition level barbecue right in your backyard!
I am a huge fan of BBQ, having a number of BBQ set ups myself, so when I came to Springfield on a recent business trip I decided to look into the local BBQ joints. And there are a number of them, but I settled in on City Butcher. Let me say, the BBQ here is excellent. I arrived after the lunch rush and unfortunately the pork belly was already sold out, so I got a 1/4 pound of everything else they had. It was impressive. The brisket was spot on, sliceable, but tender and juicy. The turkey was firm, smokey, and moist. The burnt ends were heavily seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoke. Almost jerky like with a very assertive flavor. Even the pulled pork, a rather simple item to prepare and a hard one to screw up, exhibited a smokiness and juiciness that was noticeably better than most BBQ restaurants.Location is inside a strip mall. Not the greatest, but I guess you do what you have to do. Counter service is friendly. Reminiscent of old-school Texas markets, there is no set menu - everything is basically a la carte.
Over-priced for the value to me. Left without items I paid for. Asked for a refund for items I didnt get, still have not seen a credit return as of yet. $25 for a lunch that doesnt come close to my expectatiions.
Very good food!
This is hands down the best BBQ in Springfield, and the only good Brisket I’ve found here.Coming from Texas, believe me, I know good smoked beef when I get my hands on it. Nice thick, freshly cut slices of brisket. Tender, juicy Burnt Ends. The beans are incredible! The only thing that I could possibly complain about is the price. But, when you are the best around, and you sell out of your product like these guys do, then I guess the price can’t be too high.
Always the best bbq in town. They sell meat by the pound but its first come first serve and they tend to sell out.
Amazing brisket and jalapeno cheese corn!
Quick service, great tasting food, and a nice atmosphere make this a great place to get a meal.
Hands down, the best BBQ in 417 land. Everything is amazing. My favorite is the Sweaty Texan. You can also get a Cheesy Texan if you dont like the heat. This place is a must try!
I had City Butcher again recently, and I have had it enough times at this point that I felt like I could leave an honest review. (I dont leave bad reviews lightly.) I really dont understand why its as well reviewed as it is. I have had the brisket and the pulled pork multiple times. The brisket has overwhelmingly tasted like black pepper each time, and I can think at least a couple of other local BBQ places that have much more savory and flavorful pulled pork. The slaw, potato salad, and baked beans just dont taste very good, in my opinion. I generally consider barbecue as something I will like no matter what... So I am surprised by how much I dont care for their food.
Beef Brisket Perfection! I cant recall having better brisket anywhere. Trimmed to your liking; it was juicy, lean and flavorful. I cant wait to get back to Springfield.
City butcher hands down, has the best BBQ brisket in town. It is so tender you do not need a knife. They may be a little more expensive than other Area BBQ places but it is worth your time and money to give them a try. I love that they have a food truck in the Shopping Center on East Sunshine before you get to 65. If you live on the South side of town its very convenient and you dont have to worry about downtown traffic.
This is hands down the best pleace for BBQ! I drive thousands of miles just to eat here!! The food is beyond amazing!! Thank you all for making great food at a great price!!
Love BBQ that doesnt need BBQ sauce? Love local beer? Love local one of a kind restaurants?City Butcher is your place!Incredible meat, incredible sides, great atmosphere and a brew made for them by White River! (A Springfield brewery)Done
Our family are HUGE foodies and just moved to the area. All four of us got something different and we were all happy to say the least! All of the sauces were amazing! My only complaint is there were not more sides. However the sides we did were amazing! Definitely will be back!!!
All you need to know about this place is that you can literally cut his brisket with a plastic fork.
The meats, with the exception of sausage, was very good. The ribs were dry rub style, tender and good, not spicy, flavor. The meat in the beans was exceptionally good. The beans themselves had additional onions and spices. The potato salad was not to our taste, and seemed to lack mustard. The sauces were good, and the spicy was sufficient for those that require heat. The pulled pork sandwich was very good and satisfying. Dont be fooled by the apparent size. We shared 1 and saved 1 for tomorrow. Im sorry I cant recommend the sausage. The ends cant be eaten, and must be cut. The flavor is ok, just not what is generally expected. The service is very good, friendly, helpful, and fast. The price is at or even a little below average. It would be nice to have more vegetable choices, such as corn and / or other vegetables. Ill definitely return to try the burnt ends.
Best BBQ brisket in Springfield. Thank you!
Hands down best burnt ends and all of Greene County!
Some if the best bbq Ive ever had! Juicy, smokey, full of flavor. You will not walk away disappointed or hungry!
Simply the best BBQ Ive had. Ever. The burnt ends changed my life. The Jalapeno and Cheddar sausage is incredible. All 3 sauces make me a happy, meat-sweaty boy. The staff are very friendly, and seem like they love what they do, which is rare these days. Keep up the great work!
Wow!, I came in today for the first time. I just moved from the BBQ capital of the United States Austin Texas!. I had the brisket and I felt like I was back at Franklin’s!, thanks to the two guys at the counter that hooked me up with a couple of ribs to try as well. I will recommend to any ears that are interested in some good BBQ in Springfield Mo. I’ll see ya real soon!.
Food was ok. Customers were not made to wear masks. Staff was rude and slow. Large $3 soda with way too much ice- no free refills and you need to stand in line to wait on their slow service again. The rude attitude sealed the deal for me to go someplace else next time.
They dont offer any combo plates here.And $16 for just a sandwich,,, no thank you!!!
Smokestack Sandwich is AMAZING!
MIND BLOWING BURNT ENDS!!!! The brisket sandwich I had came with a couple of burnt ends that changed my life. The brisket was all great but those bits that had a super thick crackly bark on them and were still juicy inside were amazing. Equally as mind blowing (in a bad way)is the price :( All the sides are a separate charge $3.00 for a spoonful of potato salad etc $18+ per pound for brisket! Still Im taking off only one star for the Satanic prices because the meat was so good.
Best smoke joint in area. Sides are nothing to write home about but their BBQ is all youll need.
The decor and ambiance is really nice. The meat is delish. Portions could be better and would like fries or a variety of sides other than bagged potato chips. Liked the pickle bar. Several items on the menu like the sausage were unavailable for some reason.
This was recommended and is a gem. Fantastic ribs and brisket. Even the mustard based BBQ sauce was spectacular... Great counter service... A real winner on every scorecard.Having lived in KC and Dallas (the two best BBQ markets in America) this ranks up there with most of the best in America. Driving through town, take some with you. Wife doesnt want to cook, take out... Yummy!
The barbeque was delicious! I had the smoked turkey which I was happy wasnt dried out. The sides we had were Cole slaw and potato salad, they had run out of mac and cheese. I liked how they had a small bar with onions, pickles and whole jalapenos. It was all very good. Well be back!
This place IS the bomb. Officially. Best brisket I’ve ever put in my mouth. Literally never use a knife, because the plastic fork is enough to cut it. All three sauces are good, make sure you try the mustard sauce. Reasonably priced, fast. They sell out, so around 2:00 or 3:00 they have usually run out of some stuff. Sides - beans are good and a little spicy, other sides are average. But who cares? I don’t get anything but meat anyway, because anything else is a waste of time.
Best Barbeque in Town! Love the pulled pork. It is tender and juicy. Very clean place to eat. Friendly, fast service. The only reason its not 5 stars is they run out of the best choices of meats if you have a late lunch.
The meat here is a perfect 10. I got the pork belly and brisket sandwich. It had amazing flavor and the house bbq sauce made it even better. My husband got the hot links and brisket sandwich which he loved. I personally didnt care for the hot links but then again I almost never do. My husband loves that kind of stuff and he loved them so I say go for it. I will say that you should only go here for the meat. The potato salad was very average and didnt have much flavor or character. The baked beans I liked even less. They had a lot of smoky flavor but lacked an adequate amount of molasses. They were also a bit watery for my liking. Save some money and just order a side of the meat or a sandwich. The best part is all the meat they make can be ordered by the pound (or any other amount you want) and taken home. I think in the future I may do something like that. If you arent sure where to start just go for the brisket. Its some of the best we have ever tried. I only gave this place 4 instead of 5 stars because the side dishes just arent very good.
Solid bbq.
Food was delicious and good portions. Staff was very friendly and the atmosphere is calm and casual. Will definitely be back!
Old time servings of phenomenal brisket. Big enough to share but you wont want to. Cokes icy in bottles, beer for those who prefer. Very short wait. Treat yourself or someone you love.
Do yourself a favor and head over to Smokin Bobs
The smoked turkey was the best and most moist Ive ever had and Ive tried a lot. Smoked chicken or turkey is my thing. Dip it in a little of their homemade mustard sauce and add some slaw and their own jalapeno sausage link and Im totally happy and full. We will be back for this Texas style BBQ.Even better they suggest I call ahead and can take it home with me! You should really give this food a try.
I have to say the meat was excellent. I loved it! However the House sauce was not good at all. The mustard sauce was good but would prefer a better BBQ sauce. The lack of French Fries is a abomination though! I had to give you 4 stars because of the meat but the lack of French fries leaves me scratchingng my head.
Amazing! You have to get it before its gone. They open at 11 and close when they sell out. And they sell out quick cause its soooooo good!
I finally came to city butcher and tried it since everybody was suggesting it. Got the sweaty Texan and potato salad. Gotta say, very solid brisket, hot links were on point, but their sauces really made the sandwich great. Tried some burnt ends, excellent. Potato salad was a little dry but good flavor. Will definitely come back to try more of their menu.
After spending 25 years in the “food game” I am notoriously reluctant to give a public review on anything, especially restaurants. There are a few places that just move me to post something. (Usually after couple of beers) City Butcher is one of those places. They are CONSITENTLY outstanding.On the surface, I just had some barbecue and a cold beer. But that barbecue was just like it was the last time I was there. And the time before, and the time before that. Moist, tender, a touch of smoke, well seasoned, simply presented, in a clean, friendly atmosphere. Just outstanding, Consistently.I know the kind of work required to run a restaurant of this caliber. Believe me, I do.Merry Christmas City Butcher. Well done. Pour yourself a cold Shiner and celebrate the season.
I gave them 2 stars only because of their nice inside of building, decor, and friendly staff. Their food was not good. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The meat was tenderish but the seasoning and taste was so peppery it was hard to eat. I couldnt taste any smoke flavor.
When my friend and I went (a Wednesday evening) they were sold out of basically everything except pulled pork and smoked Turkey. Let me tell ya, that was the best damn pulled pork and smoked Turkey that Ive ever had! You know a place is good when food gets sold out! I highly recommend!
Excellent bbq. Loved most things. Didnt care for the jalapeno cheesy corn, surprisingly. Will DEFINITELY be back. Casual atmosphere, average to good prices. Very pleased.
I give it three stars because my husband loves it so much and I do have faith that I could enjoy it more. My brisket was a little fatty and didnt have much flavor. The potato salad was pretty good and very fresh tasting. Will definitely give it another try.
Im not trying to be overly judgemental but Im seriously concerned with how people are rating these restaurants. From the reviews the place sounds amazing! But, when we got there almost everything was sold out. Good sign right? Wrong! The food and sides were not up to standard at all. The brisket was dry and greasy at the same time. The slaw was vinegary and bitter. The potato salad was more like cold mashed potatoes. The pinto beans were okay but tasted similar to a canned bean product. The best thing we are the whole time was the pickles and they werent even house made. 😬
I just found this place about a month ago, and I try to come as often as possible! I love the brisket, soft and flavorful. I try to bring everyone to this place. I like the baked beans and Mac and cheese, but the coleslaw was vinegary. I will definitely come back over and over!
Is open now and its delicious. Some of the best bbq in the area
This place NEVER disappoints.
Awesome food and the staff was pleasant. I love how simple it is. The meat is star of the show, meaning they dont smother it in sauces and crazy stuff. Even the sauces are exactly what they need to be and not some weird syrup ketchup. You can tell these guys know what theyre doing. I see many trips in my future.
The brisket sandwich was very good, I liked the spicy sauce, and the bun was tasty. I would have really liked to have a warm side though like fries or bbq beans. The only side offerings were cold- potato salad, mac salad, pinto beans. $5 was a little pricey for a piece of pie. Thanks for having Coke fountain instead of Pepsi
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