The New Buc-Ee's Grab-And-Go Sandwich Fans Are Eager To Pick Up On Their Next Road Trip - Tasting Table

"Something between a convenience store, a gas station, and a quick-serve restaurant, Buc-ee's is quite the sensation in Texas and among those road-tripping through the South. Not only does it have its own mascot and branded snacks, but it also has an iconic brisket sandwich - one that, according to Reddit, you can now finally get without barbecue sauce."

"Many customers don't like Buc-ee's barbecue sauce, so they've been ordering a customized version of the sandwich for a long time. Then, the policy on modifications suddenly changed in early 2025, and people weren't able to get the unsauced brisket sammie anymore - not even in the case of allergies, as one shocked customer reported on Reddit."

"If we were to make one without bbq sauce at a customers request you can literally be written up for it. 3 write ups and you're fired,"

"Most of us would have no problem doing it but they have cameras and can see everything we do."

Buc-ee's operates as a hybrid convenience store, gas station, and quick-serve restaurant with a popular brisket sandwich served with its signature barbecue sauce. Many customers preferred the sandwich without sauce and had long requested unsauced versions. A corporate policy introduced in early 2025 prohibited employees from making sandwich modifications, preventing customers from receiving unsauced brisket even in allergy situations. Employees reported enforcement through write-ups and camera monitoring. Buc-ee's has begun rolling out brisket sandwiches without barbecue sauce at some locations, allowing customers to get an unsauced option while complying with company policy. Availability appears to vary by location.

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