Cooper's Old Time Pit -b-que

I’ve lived in Eastern NC and thought NC BBQ growing up was best and then I moved to Memphis TN for the past 10years and that grew on me. My work partner and I ate at Cooper’s today on a business trip…. This Brisket is hands down what was served for the last supper… 10/10

Don’t be misled by the ranking (currently #42). This is the BEST bbq in town. I have eaten at all the rest, including C&J, Rudy’s, etc. Also, this is a more upscale place. It is relatively new and clean. They have a GREAT bar with a lot of tvs. Aiden is a great bartender. Troy is so friendly. The owners are awesome people who make you feel at home. I enjoy Saturdays with my wife at the bar watching ball games. All the meats are great. The sides are generally good, too. The cole slaw, potato salad and green beans are not exceptional but adequate. Everyone’s taste in these seems to vary. The best sides are the twice baked potatoes and the jalapeno mac n cheese. These should please anyone.

Well I am back at it, trying the Cooper’s in Bryan/College Station. Is it as great as the original in Llano? The self serve pinto beans are the best! Macaroni and cheese is creamy, not hot or cold, warm, seasoning on the ribs, brisket is a bit salty for my tastes, but nice central Texas style with a hint of black pepper finish. When the pits here get seasoned as well as Llano’s then you have a hit on your hands! 4.5 stars, because I always believe in room for improvement! Great job! You won’t be disappointed!

Meat was so over salted I could not eat it. The potato salad tasted like cold mashed potatoes. Not good at all. The Pinto Beans were mostly ‘juice.’ Spicy, so if you don’t like jalapeños, you won’t like them. The ‘free bread’ is just plain white or wheat bread from grocery store. I hoped for better. The guy working the line was ‘enthusiastic,’ but I’m not quite sure why.

I love me some Coopers. I was tired and the young man on the bbq was great. You place meat orders at the pit for those not familiar. Then another person helps you with your sides etc. I think the young man's name might have been Justin but he was Great. Tall and his annunciation was great. Everyone was smiles. I have eaten in Llano, New Braunfels, the short lived Katy location and the employees here are pretty great! I ordered a piece of prime rib and the Two Friends Feast. I ate lunch there and brought the rest home for my son and my dinner. Thank you from a tired hungry lady.