The roots of this venerable establishment were originally planted by Tennessee native Leroy “Van” Vandegrift, who moved with family to Oklahoma City, where he graduated from Central High. He served in the Army before working as a tool dresser in the oil fields of North Texas and began cooking for fellow roughnecks on rig sites. Around 1928, Van opened his first Pig Stand in a hotel in Wewoka, Oklahoma. It was a small little store serving barbecue such as the Pig Sandwich® and Ribs. The menu also included other types of sandwiches such as Liverwurst, Pimento, Chicken Salad, and Cream Cheese. In 1929 a second Pig Stand opened in Seminole and was then sold in 1935. Pig Stands were later opened in Wichita Falls, Texas and Wichita, Kansas.
On June 5, 1930, Van opened his third Pig Stand Location at 714 Highland in Shawnee. In the same year, Van married Thelma Maree Glenn. In 1935 the Shawnee store moved across the street to its present location.
Not the Van's I remember. Got the family pack. No seasoning on okra, or fries, not even salt, beens taste and smell like onions not baked beans, brisket is extremely chewy, looks under cooked. Ribs really tough, like a porkchop...... overall, I'm disappointed.
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Luther Dawson
Mar 15, 2026
2.0
Brisket was dry and tough, they give me some more it was a little better, still dry but not as tough, my wife's pulled pork was cool and Mac and cheese was cool, like it has been sitting for a while, the help was very nice and did good, the food just wasn't very good.
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Frank Shipley
Mar 13, 2026
4.0
There were 6 of us, so we ordered the farm feast. There was plenty of food and it was all good except the brisket. It was under cooked and really tough. All and all a good lunch for all. Plenty of food even without eating the brisket.
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Krystalen Beltran
Mar 9, 2026
1.0
Looking for a good BBQ spot close to my home. Worst experience. Ordered delivery on their website after medical issues and I could not drive. Paid $7.50 on delivery that took well over 2 hours long. Spent 50$ on the order not only to have to wait over 2 hours but I was missing items from my very expensive order. On top of that my food, besides the green beans, were all COLD. The brisket was like beef jerky. Unable to speak so I couldn't call in and make a complaint as my voice has been out since I was sick. The restaurant was also closed by time by order was delivered - again over 2 hours from time the order was placed. No return email or even a refund for my missing item. First and last time ever eating here.
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Michael G M
Mar 8, 2026
4.0
Mar 2026 - good BBQ with something for everyone. Our visit was for lunch so we decided to have brisket baked potatoe, loaded. It was good. The potato was cooked perfectly. The chopped beef BBQ was a bit dry but the sauce helped. I was disappointed there were no sliced or whole jalapeños but I give them kudos for the Dr Pepper neon signs. The service was great. The food came ot pretty quick. The atmosphere was good and BBQ joint feel. Overall, well be back bc i want to try other items on the menu.
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