Jay W.
11/25/2025
We used to eat at Van's after Army field exercises over 15years ago.. I used to get ribs. We recently moved to Norman. We ate there recently and I got fatty sliced brisket. It was so flavorful...
Van's Pig Stands
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320 N Porter Ave
Norman, OK 73071
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.
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3.5(180)
Jaz M.
9/14/2025
THIS PLACE IS AWESOME. I legit had the best ham of my life here and that totally caught me by surprise lol. Came out to Norman for a work training and stumbled upon this place. Decided to check...
Jeff G.
1/22/2026
We usually hit up this Van's a couple times a month as the attached debit card transactions show, and usually no complaints but today was bad. Ordered a half rack of ribs, got home and there were...
Richard S.
4/6/2025
Malarkey to the 3.7 rating - this place is 6 stars! Never once have I had a bum meal...and it's always spot on quality BBQ. All the meats are wonderful. The sides are all so very good too! I...
Dennette S.
6/2/2024
Stopped into this restaurant on a suggestion from a friend, as we walked in the bbq smell was fantastic! We arrived with just 45 minutes before they closed and I was amazed how tender the brisket...
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