If screwing up BBQ was an art…Wagon Works BBQ would the Leonardo da Vinci of just that. (Sorry to tie da Vinci to this) As a group of 6 people, we had gone to Herman, MO for the 2025 Wild Bacon Trail event. We decided to all eat at Wagon Works BBQ. All of us had pretty much chosen different entries and sides so we got to taste nearly everything they had to offer. First, we wished the menu had a little more detail to the type of rubs, and sauces they use on their BBQ and in the sides. The pulled pork and pork steak were both very dry, the Ribs were a dry rub and way overcooked with the only decent meat (I use that lightly) being the brisket. They have 3 different sides to choose from and once more, nothing to write home about. The potato salad seemed to have very few potatoes and more mayo than anyone would want to eat in a sitting. The coleslaw was really “runny” and the baked beans…how do you mess up baked beans?!?!? Well, they did that too by seemingly soaking the baked beans in what I can only describe a Hot Sauce with a touch of BBQ. I usually trying to give a place a second chance but with the whole group I was with having a bad experience, I cannot recommend Wagon Works BBQ at this time.
Kishon Clarke
One of the worst BBQ I ever tasted. Ordered the brisket with baked beans. It took a while to get my food as it was the same person taking orders that makes the plates. He had trouble locating gloves, then when my plate was made it was given to the wrong person then to me. The brisket was inedible because it was burnt, cold and hard The only saving grace was the baked beans.
adam dark
We got one pulled pork sandwich (meat was pretty good but bun was dry and horrible) “1/2lb” of burnt ends swimming in bbq sauce and the meat was still dry and cold. Cole slaw was pretty gross but the potato salad was good. $54 for that still stings two days later.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ethan Schroeder
I ate here 4 to 6 months ago, food was great, service was great, portions were fair for the price. Over all first time impression was good, however today it was not worth the money and disappointing. The two guys working there were way more interested in thier phones than customers, I spent 18 dollars on an ice cream scoop of cool pulled pork with two table spoons of beans and a bag of lays chips. Not worth it...
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Rhrtyj Gbtgfi
Best BBQ in Hermann, pork steak is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Steak Plate, Baked Beans
Michael
Pork burger is back! And good as ever. Best BBQ in town.
Pork burger is back! And good as ever. Best BBQ in town.
Vickie Miller
We just picked up lunch and it was delicious! We highly recommend it to anyone wanting BBQ and the sauces on the side from Blues Hog compliment it so well.
Barb Meahan
Wow!!! I had the pork steak and it fell apart amazing taste and LOVE the coleslaw!!! Potato salad was good also! The baked beans were AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend this place and yep the beer was great also! We will be back!
Steve Kaikkonen
I had the brisket plate with potato salad and close slaw. The brisket was really good the potato salad as well but the slaw was amazing! Also we sampled the baked beans that were amazing! Definitely a great place to eat!
out of my whole 30 years of living, wagon Works BBQ is the best, juiciest seasoned meat and barbecue I've had in a long time. I love the cabbage, the coleslaw the owner makes fresh everyday, the hint of purple cabbage gives it a different type of look and texture which I definitely approve of. The owners are awesome, the two girls who work the front end in the kitchen are beautiful personalities. The atmosphere could be a little bit better depending on the climate of the weather. other than that this is my go-to for barbecue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack B
Pork steak and potato salad was so bland. Tried the hot sauce and it didn't make it any better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pork Steak
Kayetlyn Fenske
Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pork Steak, Burnt Ends
Duane Cramer
Amazing setting. Bbq ribs brisket and pulled pork by award winning bbq team. Must visit if you are in Hermann.
Kid-friendliness: Big open patio. Non alcoholic drinks.
Wheelchair accessibility: Completely flat ground and bathrooms. Totally handicap accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LaDonna Smith
Just picked up a rack of ribs!
They are FAB and I’m a KC girl so know my bbq!!!
If screwing up BBQ was an art…Wagon Works BBQ would the Leonardo da Vinci of just that. (Sorry to tie da Vinci to this) As a group of 6 people, we had gone to Herman, MO for the 2025 Wild Bacon Trail event. We decided to all eat at Wagon Works BBQ. All of us had pretty much chosen different entries and sides so we got to taste nearly everything they had to offer. First, we wished the menu had a little more detail to the type of rubs, and sauces they use on their BBQ and in the sides. The pulled pork and pork steak were both very dry, the Ribs were a dry rub and way overcooked with the only decent meat (I use that lightly) being the brisket. They have 3 different sides to choose from and once more, nothing to write home about. The potato salad seemed to have very few potatoes and more mayo than anyone would want to eat in a sitting. The coleslaw was really “runny” and the baked beans…how do you mess up baked beans?!?!? Well, they did that too by seemingly soaking the baked beans in what I can only describe a Hot Sauce with a touch of BBQ. I usually trying to give a place a second chance but with the whole group I was with having a bad experience, I cannot recommend Wagon Works BBQ at this time.
One of the worst BBQ I ever tasted. Ordered the brisket with baked beans. It took a while to get my food as it was the same person taking orders that makes the plates. He had trouble locating gloves, then when my plate was made it was given to the wrong person then to me. The brisket was inedible because it was burnt, cold and hard The only saving grace was the baked beans.
We got one pulled pork sandwich (meat was pretty good but bun was dry and horrible) “1/2lb” of burnt ends swimming in bbq sauce and the meat was still dry and cold. Cole slaw was pretty gross but the potato salad was good. $54 for that still stings two days later.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
I ate here 4 to 6 months ago, food was great, service was great, portions were fair for the price. Over all first time impression was good, however today it was not worth the money and disappointing. The two guys working there were way more interested in thier phones than customers, I spent 18 dollars on an ice cream scoop of cool pulled pork with two table spoons of beans and a bag of lays chips. Not worth it...
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Best BBQ in Hermann, pork steak is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Steak Plate, Baked Beans
Pork burger is back! And good as ever. Best BBQ in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Combo, Ribs, Burnt Ends, Pork Steak Plate, Baked Beans
Pork burger is back! And good as ever. Best BBQ in town.
We just picked up lunch and it was delicious! We highly recommend it to anyone wanting BBQ and the sauces on the side from Blues Hog compliment it so well.
Wow!!! I had the pork steak and it fell apart amazing taste and LOVE the coleslaw!!! Potato salad was good also! The baked beans were AMAZING!!!
I would highly recommend this place and yep the beer was great also! We will be back!
I had the brisket plate with potato salad and close slaw. The brisket was really good the potato salad as well but the slaw was amazing! Also we sampled the baked beans that were amazing! Definitely a great place to eat!
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out of my whole 30 years of living, wagon Works BBQ is the best, juiciest seasoned meat and barbecue I've had in a long time. I love the cabbage, the coleslaw the owner makes fresh everyday, the hint of purple cabbage gives it a different type of look and texture which I definitely approve of. The owners are awesome, the two girls who work the front end in the kitchen are beautiful personalities. The atmosphere could be a little bit better depending on the climate of the weather. other than that this is my go-to for barbecue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pork steak and potato salad was so bland. Tried the hot sauce and it didn't make it any better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pork Steak
Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pork Steak, Burnt Ends
Amazing setting. Bbq ribs brisket and pulled pork by award winning bbq team. Must visit if you are in Hermann.
Kid-friendliness: Big open patio. Non alcoholic drinks.
Wheelchair accessibility: Completely flat ground and bathrooms. Totally handicap accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just picked up a rack of ribs! They are FAB and I’m a KC girl so know my bbq!!!
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