John Parson’s Texas Barbecue (Colmar Restaurant)

Snowy opening time . It was such a pleasant Saturday morning. Thank you. . I was preparing to go on a barbecue trip with taxas. I didn't know there was a Texas-style barbecue near my house. We gave up our trip to Texas and decided to eat here instead. I enjoyed the meal so much. The very kind boss and staff were also in a great mood. It's a restaurant with five stars.

Anticipation was high because few establishments have a 5.0 star rating. Co-workers have shared many positive reviews. Now having enjoyed a hearty lunch, I rate the same. The interior was larger than expected and is pleasantly decorated to the Texas BBQ theme. We arrived as first patrons for lunch permitting time to select from many options. The lure of an uncommon brisket burger was selected with a side of mac & cheese. Both were fantastic with the flavorful burger leaving most of the creamy M&C to bring home for dinner. The portion sizes are Texas large and remain great value for the prices. A forkful taste of the juicy pulled pork is a RSVP for another visit soon.

Outstanding foos, incred8bly large portions for the value. These folks know how to cook bbq right and the sides were excellent. One of my favorite bbq places ever and ive eaten a lot of barbeque

I’ve traveled across the country and eaten at some of the best barbecue spots in Texas, Georgia, St. Louis, and Arizona. I can honestly say that John Parsons might top them all. The owner’s story is incredible. He worked and trained at renowned barbecue spots across the country, pulling inspiration from each one to build his own vision. It is also incredible to see how much he loves what he does and the pride he takes in his craft, cutting no corners, even shipping wood in from Texas for the smokers. The fact that we have barbecue this good in PA blows my mind. I highly recommend this place. It’s a must visit and the best barbecue in the tri state, maybe even the entire country.

Stopped by John Parson’s for the first time today because I was craving a brisket sandwich. And boy did they deliver! I specifically asked for my sandwich to be a moist cut (vs a lean cut), it was thick, juicy, and unadulterated. The gentleman working behind the counter was delightful and offered us a sample of brisket while giving some insight to his cooking career across the US. Will be back!