MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special & Deals 2026
The current MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special, past specials, seasonal sides and sweets, the Veterans Day free sandwich, the American Heroes Cup and every other way to save.
The MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special right now is Smoked Meatloaf: “Smoked right here. Sliced to order. A lot like Momma made,” available for a limited time. It has 473 calories and 29 g of protein. The price is not listed on the official website, so check your local restaurant.
Other ways to save include the American Heroes Cup ($4.99, refills $1.49), Pick Up Packs from $17.04 per person, and the Birthday Brigade email club. MISSION BBQ has also announced a free sandwich for veterans on Veterans Day.
What Is the MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special?
The Black Plate Special is a limited-time dish that MISSION BBQ features on its homepage and in its restaurants, and the official catering menu also tells customers to ask about it. The current special (October 2026) is Smoked Meatloaf.
MISSION BBQ Specials: Current Black Plate Special
| Smoked Meatloaf29 g protein · 17 g carbs · 31 g fat · served with chipotle ketchup · price not published online | 473 Cal |
According to the official allergy chart, the Smoked Meatloaf lists sesame, soy, egg, fish, MSG and gluten.
Past & Rotating Black Plate Specials
The Black Plate Special changes through the year. MISSION BBQ’s allergy chart (updated June 2025) lists these Black Plate Specials alongside the Smoked Meatloaf, so they may come back:
- BBQ Glazed Shrimp
- Beef Ribs (with au jus)
- Hawaiian Ribeye (with pineapple glaze)
- Seasoned & Seared Ribeye
- Shrimp on the BBQ (with seafood sauce)
- Smoked Jumbo Wings
- Smoked Pastrami
- Smoked Prime Rib (with au jus)
- Smoked Steak (with creamy horseradish)
Which special is running depends on the time of year. Check the official homepage or ask your local restaurant.
Seasonal Sides & Sweets
Alongside the Black Plate Special, MISSION BBQ rotates a seasonal side and sweet. In October 2026 they are:
MISSION BBQ Specials: Seasonal Items
| Baked Cheesy Potatoes (Super Seasonal Side)Per serving · 380 Cal · $3.44 at 18 lower-priced locations | $3.64 |
| Granny’s Sweet Potato MashSeasonal side · price not listed separately online | 193 Cal |
| Caramel Apple CobblerSeasonal sweet · price not listed separately online | 335 Cal |
MISSION BBQ Veterans Day Deal
Honoring those who serve is at the heart of MISSION BBQ, which opened on September 11, 2011. For Veterans Day, the official MISSION BBQ homepage announced a free sandwich for veterans, along with a live National Anthem at noon. Restaurants already pause for the National Anthem at noon every day.
Offer details can change from year to year, so check with your local MISSION BBQ before you go.
Everyday Deals & Value
MISSION BBQ Specials: Ways to Save
| American Heroes CupRefills $1.49 · $2 from each cup is donated | $4.99 |
| Pick Up Pack (5+ people)2 meats, 2 sides, bakery & sauce, per person · $16.54 at 18 lower-priced locations | $17.04 |
| Party Pack catering (10+ people)Delivered, per person · $17.54 at 18 lower-priced locations | $18.04 |
| XL Combo add-onAdds a side and a fountain drink · $5.75 at 18 lower-priced locations | $6.00 |
| Kid-Mac kids mealWith kid’s cup and one side · $9.34 at 18 lower-priced locations | $9.49 |
- Birthday Brigade: MISSION BBQ has a free email sign-up club for your birthday on its official website.
- BBQ for a Year: at new restaurant openings, the first 100 customers to buy an American Heroes Cup at Military Appreciation Night (the Friday before opening, 6 to 9pm) get 52 weekly coupons for a free single food item, according to the official rules.
- Gift cards are sold on the official website.
- No coupon codes: the official site does not publish promo codes, so be careful with codes posted elsewhere.
See every regular price on our MISSION BBQ menu prices page and group pricing on our catering menu page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special right now?
As of October 2026 it is Smoked Meatloaf, smoked in-house and sliced to order, available for a limited time.
How much is the MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special?
The price is not listed on the official website. Ask your local MISSION BBQ, since specials can vary by location.
How many calories are in the MISSION BBQ Smoked Meatloaf?
The official nutrition guide lists 473 calories, 29 g protein, 17 g carbs and 31 g fat.
Does MISSION BBQ give veterans a free meal on Veterans Day?
MISSION BBQ announced a free sandwich for veterans on Veterans Day, plus a live National Anthem at noon. Check with your local restaurant for details.
Does MISSION BBQ have coupons?
The official site does not publish coupon codes. Value options include the American Heroes Cup refills, Pick Up Packs and the Birthday Brigade email club.
What is the American Heroes Cup?
It is a $4.99 cup with $1.49 refills, and $2 from each cup is donated, according to the MISSION BBQ menu.
Our Methodology
These MISSION BBQ Black Plate Special were checked on 21 Oct 2026 on the official restaurant menus at mission-bbq.com. Every MISSION BBQ location page links to one of two official price lists. We found the standard menu, mission-bbq.com/menu-b, linked from 139 location pages, and a lower-priced menu linked from 18 locations in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee. The tables show the standard price, and the note gives the lower price where it differs. Calories come from the official MISSION BBQ Nutritional Info guide. The current special comes from the official MISSION BBQ homepage, past specials from the official allergy guide, and the BBQ for a Year details from the official rules page.
We never estimate, average or invent a price. Taxes are extra, and online ordering or delivery apps may cost more, so check your local MISSION BBQ before you order.