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    Cindy Lou's BBQ and Catering

    4.4 (18 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Brock R.

    Stopped before a UNI Football game. Food was very good! Cool spot! They were out of the hot link so i was disappointed, but went with the 2 meat plate (Ribs and Burnt Ends). Ribs were tender and delicious. Burnt ends were tender, but a bit over-sauced. Slaw and Mac was above average. Very good experience and will be back!

    Jenn R.

    Definitely a weird experience! First thing, kid at the register yells at us the menus are in the basket... which is so ridiculous because you have to walk back to the door if you pass it! Then, we order, same kid literally does not have a clue... like does not even ask our sides, does not tell us a drink is separate from food. The cook went to ask what side my fiancé wants and he just said I don't know without asking us. I literally told the cook what he wanted. Burnt end sandwich had nice flavor, fatty unfortunately which ended up not getting finished. Pork tenderloin was very plan, lacked flavor and the cornbread was dry (crumbling). Unquestionably interesting decoration, massive boat above the table was cool. Gets weirder...noticed water on the floor in place as I went to the ladies room, single stall as I found out opening the door with a staff member fixing her face, apologized, door was unlocked. She apparently thought I was someone else and asked if the men's bathroom wasn't open? Then proceeded to come out of the bathroom and she was barefoot!! Came back said they were cleaning vents and wiped up the water by stepping on a towel barefoot? Health department would have had an emergency meeting over that I'm sure. I don't think we will return. Keep your shoes on lady!

    Burnt End Sandwich with Cornbread and Coleslaw
    Marcus L.

    Best barbecue in the area. Clean, spacious, and affordable. You get more than what you pay for.

    Ribs 10/10 Baked Beans 10/10 Potato Salad 10/10 Cornbread 1000/10
    Denim B.

    I love everything about this place. Being from Texas barbecue is a very big deal. AndI thought I wasn't going to find that one spot to fall in love with. Until, I came to Cindy Lou's. I love everything about this spot, the customer service is amazing. They definitely make you feel like you're at home. The ambience is so peaceful, especially sitting outside on the porch that's what I call it. Make sure you stop by if you're ever in Iowa. My favorite is the ribs and extra cornbread muffins.

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    Awesome service and food is great. Ribs and burnt end plate with slaw and beans were perfect . And a special thanks for the cookie

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    Got a pound of pulled pork to-go and it was fabulous. Made some great sandwiches and their sauce is very good.

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    I can't even begin to estimate how many burritos I consumed here while I was a student at UNI. I…read morevisited while back in town visiting a professor of mine from my time in college, and I left a just a little disappointed in the taste (or lack thereof) in my nostalgic order. Back in the day, Greenhouse definitely did something different with their chicken. If my memory serves me correctly, they used to have seasoned, cubed chicken pieces, but it seems they have moved to a watery, shredded chicken instead. The other ingredients seemed to be the same, fresh items, but the new chicken was a big disappointment for me. The food here used to consistently hit 9+ out of 10 for me, but during my last visit it was more in the 6-7 range. Giving this spot a 4/5 rating since I'm hoping my last stop in was a fluke. Service and ambiance here is always on point!

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