Caleb and I were in Rochester for the weekend and unluckily for us, there’s not a ton of BBQ options back in Cortland so if we’re in the mood we try to pick a spot when we’re in Rochester to get our fix. This time, we decided to give Mission BBQ a try.
LOCATION: 100 MARKETPLACE DR. SUITE 100, ROCHESTER, NY 14623
I’ve never been to a Mission BBQ before and didn’t even know it was a chain before this. For a BBQ place in New York, I’ll take it - not that I’m THAT discerning when it comes to BBQ. Being born and raised in NY has its flaws sometimes.
Having a small stomach also has it’s disadvantages so sorry for the empty looking tray but this was the right amount for me! I had to get the brisket sandwich (moist because I love a fatty piece of beef) along with some baked cheesy potatoes.
For someone who knows very little about BBQ - this place was spot on. I like that I can pick my own sauce to add since I’m not a huge fan of too much sauce and I prefer a more vinegar base to my bbq over something sweet. The potatoes weren’t my favorite but from the list of offerings - this did feel like my best bet so I do have to stick it out whenever we visit but it wasn’t anything to complain about so that’s alright with me. They were just a little tangy and not as savory as I wanted them to be. Plus - the cheesiness took away from a simpler potato-y style that I prefer. If ‘too much flavor’ is the problem, I think we’ll be ay-okay.