Dickey's BBQ Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Dickey's Barbecue Pit serves Texas-style smoked meats as plates, sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes and by the pound, with Southern sides and family packs. A brisket plate typically costs about $16.99, a pulled pork sandwich about $9.49 and a pound of brisket about $28.99. Most menu prices fall between roughly $3.29 and $149.99.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit quick facts
| Founded | 1941, Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|
| Founders | Travis Dickey |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas |
| Parent company | Dickey's Capital Group |
| U.S. locations | 400+ across eight concepts in 33 states and abroad (company, 2026) |
| Known for | Hickory-smoked brisket and the Big Yellow Cup |
| Estimated price range | $3.29–$69.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 28 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
About the Dickey's Barbecue Pit menu
Travis Dickey opened the first Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Dallas in 1941, with his wife Ollie making sandwiches while he worked the smoker. His sons grew it around Dallas-Fort Worth, and the family began franchising in 1994. Dickey's says it now has more than 400 locations in 33 states and abroad, and that every restaurant still smokes its meats on site each day. The oversized Big Yellow Cup that comes with your drink has become the chain's calling card.
Ordering works like a counter-service barbecue joint. Pick your meat, then decide whether you want it on a plate with two sides and Texas toast, on a bun, piled on a potato or by the pound. Prices here are the site owner's estimated typical prices, and franchisees set their own, so expect differences. Dickey's 2026 menu has changed in places, including turkey and some desserts, so we list those differences at the bottom of the page.
Best-value orders at Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Pulled Pork Sandwich$9.49 est.At about $9.49, it is one of the cheapest ways to get a full serving of smoked meat.
- Sandwich Combo (add side and drink)+$4.49About $4.49 more adds a side and a Big Yellow Cup, cheaper than buying both separately.
- Pulled Pork (per pound)$21.99 est.About $21.99 a pound costs far less than brisket and stretches across several sandwiches at home.
- Family Pack (feeds 3–4)About $54.99 for meat, two large sides and rolls covers a small family dinner without separate plates.
Most popular Dickey's Barbecue Pit orders
- Brisket Plate$16.99 est.Brisket is the chain's signature meat, and the plate gives you two sides and Texas toast with it.
- Westerner Plate (2 meats)Two meats on one order is the easiest way to taste brisket alongside sausage or pulled pork.
- Pulled Pork Sandwich$9.49 est.A simple, lower-priced way to get smoked meat on a bun for lunch.
- Mac & Cheese (regular)$3.99 est.The creamy mac is a dependable side that kids and adults both tend to order.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit nutrition and menu highlights
We show calories only when they come from Dickey's Barbecue Pit's own nutrition information, and we could not match official figures to this menu yet, so the calorie and protein columns show a dash. Check the chain's nutrition guide before you order.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit allergen information
Dickey's Nutritional & Allergen Info page has a meal calculator and links to a menu allergen profile PDF, though that file dates from 2022, so ask staff about current recipes. Texas toast, buns and fried items contain wheat, and mac and cheese contains milk. Meats share smokers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit hours
- Typical hours
- Hours are set by each franchise location, so check the Dickey's store locator or app for yours.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Many stores take holiday catering and pre-orders, but open hours on holidays vary by franchisee, so confirm with your local Dickey's before you go.
Ordering and rewards
- Official app
- Dickey's app (iOS and Android)
- Rewards program
- Big Yellow Cup Rewards: members earn 10 points per dollar spent and get member-only offers through the website or app.
- Delivery
- Dickey's offers pickup, delivery and catering orders through its website and app at participating locations; prices and fees can differ from in-store.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit ordering tips
- Bring the kids on Sunday: Dickey's says kids eat free every Sunday with a $15 minimum adult purchase.
- Order meat by the pound for groups instead of individual plates; you control the mix and the leftovers reheat well.
- Order holiday feasts and catering early; Dickey's takes pre-orders for complete heat-and-serve meals around the holidays.
- Look for online promo codes on the home page; in October 2026, for example, Dickey's offered $10 off online orders of $50 or more.
- Join Big Yellow Cup Rewards before ordering so every dollar earns 10 points toward member offers.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit menu questions
Do kids eat free at Dickey's on Sunday?
Yes. Dickey's says kids eat free every Sunday with a minimum $15 adult purchase, according to its 2026 menu. The kids' meal includes a slider or chicken nuggets, a side and a Lil' Yellow Cup drink. Participation is set by each franchise, so confirm with your local restaurant before you go.
How much is brisket per pound at Dickey's?
Smoked brisket by the pound typically costs about $28.99 at Dickey's, while pulled pork runs about $21.99 a pound and Polish sausage about $18.99. Prices vary by franchise and region. Ordering by the pound is often the most flexible choice for groups, since you can mix meats and pick your own sides.
What comes in a Dickey's family pack?
Dickey's 2026 menu lists a Picnic Pack with one pound of meat, two large sides and four Texas toast for two to four people, a Family Pack with two pounds, three large sides and six toast for four to six, and an XL Pack for six to eight. Brisket costs extra.
What is the Big Yellow Cup at Dickey's?
The Big Yellow Cup is Dickey's oversized branded drink cup, filled with tea, lemonade or soda. It became a signature while Travis Dickey's sons ran the business from 1967, and it now also lends its name to the chain's loyalty program, Big Yellow Cup Rewards.
What are the lightest sides at Dickey's?
Dickey's 2026 menu lists green beans with bacon and fried okra at 40 to 130 calories, depending on size, which makes them the lightest sides. Mac and cheese starts at 110, while coleslaw and barbecue beans run 170 to 520. Choosing smoked chicken over brisket or sausage also keeps a plate lighter.
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Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Dickey's: Our Story — used for 1941 Dallas founding, Travis Dickey, franchising since 1994, 400+ locations in 33 states, daily on-site smoking, kids eat free Sundays
- Dickey's home page — used for Big Yellow Cup Rewards earning rate, app, pickup and delivery ordering
- Dickey's Everyday Menu — used for Menu categories, current items, prices vary by location
- Dickey's 2026 Menu-at-a-Glance (PDF) — used for Current meats, sides, desserts, group packs, kids eat free terms, calorie ranges
- Dickey's Nutritional & Allergen Info — used for Allergen info location and calculator
- Dickey's menu allergen profile (2022 PDF) — used for Allergen guide date
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Wikipedia — used for Dallas headquarters, parent Dickey's Capital Group