Cooper's Original Pit -b-q - Mason

Absolutely worth the drive, no matter where you're coming from! The pit-smoked BBQ is fantastic, the sides are delicious, and the desserts are a real treat!

Absolutely awful experience. The brisket was incredibly dry and tough. I asked the pitmaster for additional brisket because it was so dry, and when he returned with more, he asked if it looked better. I agreed that it did, but as soon as I had to saw through it with my knife, I realized it wasn’t any better. I’m used to tender meat that you can cut with a fork. The prices are outrageous—$6.95 for a very small salad is simply ridiculous. The total for a 1/3 pound of brisket, potato salad with an unidentifiable mix, tea, and a cobbler came to over $24. That’s insane! I understand that prices have increased, but a salad should not cost anywhere near $7.

I love being able to look over the pits and choose what I want and how much, depending on what’s available at the time. The half chicken, smoked turkey, and brisket were all standout dishes for us. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed all three. The coleslaw is excellent—my favorite classic BBQ side along with beans or sweet cornbread. The baked potatoes are large, soft, tender, and flavorful, allowing you to load them up with whatever toppings you prefer. We spent around $70 for our meal and had leftovers as well!

Wow!!! The most amazing BBQ that I have had in a very very long time! They even let you walk up to the pit to see the meat on the pit and select it. I have been on a quest to find awesome barbecue and this place is the best I have found so far! They havebeen around since 1953 and they are the original. There are other Coopers BBQ that tried a spin off but they are different. Thisone is the original. They start preparing the mesquite wood the day before and burning it to prepare the coals. Then they addthe brisket in giant pits the wee hours of the morning to have it ready later than day. It's a labor of love and pride toprepare barbecue this way and it shows. If you are in the area, please please try this amazing BBQ, you will be happy you did.Everyone there is friendly, helpful and takes pride in what they do which is to make the most amazing BBQ. And they have outdoorseating and are dog friendly.

I had wonderful smoked pork loin BBQ and a jalapeño popper. The popper had a slice of tender meat inside. It was delicious. For sides, I had their sweet cole slaw and blackberry cobbler. Some families opted to eat outside on the picnic tables as it wasperfect weather to do so. As I ate inside, I marveled at the hand painted mural of the Mighty Puncherdome. I'm so glad Mason'soriginal Cooper's is carrying on the family name in a genuine way. Very tasty! Two thumbs up!