Found this place on the maps while driving down the coast, we weren't in the mood for any fast food so I looked a bit more off the highway. Baldwin was a close small town off the road, so we explored a bit and found this smokehouse, which seemed to be the most populated building in the area! The owner (or owner's wife?) was super busy doing everything up front, but took care of everyone and was very actively friendly, exactly emulating the idea of southern hospitality. We got wings and a pork dinner all of which were very flavorful (crispy but not overly fried wings, great smoking on the pork) with excellent textures. The green beans were some of the best I've ever had, and the fries were basically perfect. The banana pudding was kind of off-putting compared to the rest of the food, tasted like it was made either very artificially or with unripe bananas, but maybe I'm not very used to the flavor because I don't have it much. The smoothness of it was great. The shop was pretty small but fully packed until halfway through our food, as we arrived a bit later than the usual lunchtime, and was very cozy. Only complaint is the environment bit dirty, but with so many customers only a couple people working, it makes sense. Will come again if in the area! read more

Cousin Willie's Smokehouse - Wings Only, Pork Dinner with Green Beans and Sweet Potato Fries, Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Baldwin, Florida

I had the ribs for lunch and they really didn't even need a sauce. The flavor was excellent and ribs were tender. Coleslaw was great as well. Only had a fry or two because I was stuffed! read more

We were traveling with our dog and Yelp said this place was dog friendly. This is NOT the case so we got takeout and ate in the parking lot. The food was great. My wife had the irk sandwich and I had beef. Both were juicy and good. I had fries which are fresh cut and hot. Recommend the food, but was frustrated Yelp said it was dog friendly. read more

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So....... This spot right here is a hidden gem. Yes it's in Baldwin but it's still Duval. It's not too far if you want a great bite matched with a great buy. They have some fries that are loaded, not sure the name, but they are to die for! read more

Nice little BBQ spot. The pork was nicely done and they have some good sauces. Loved the Mac n Cheese. Staff was friendly, attentive and efficient. Will definitely go back. read more

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The potato salad we had two hairs in it. Could have been eye lashes?? Didn't even provide a substitute for something instead or ask if we would like something different. I was grossed out after find them in the bowl. The chicken was cold asked for a reorder. Was our first time trying this barbecue place. The best part was having dinner with my grandson. Also was out of beef brisket. Heard this was a good place to eat. Was disappointed in the food. read more

Great food! Super friendly service. Looks like the community LOVES them too Got a classic pulled pork sandwich, it and the coleslaw were fantastic read more

Accidental find while passing through. GREAT food. All homemade sauces were absolutely delicious and my favorite part. Will find a way to come back. read more

Food was fabulous, service was excellent ambiance could be upgraded! New plank floors, tables and chairs and new barbecue sauce bottles. Just doing that would make folk feel at home! read more

Crazy accidental find in Florida. The ribs and sides are among the best I've ever had. The prices are a steal. Great job to these folks; 0 frills; just great Q. read more

Brisket, greens & macaroni all tasted great. The server was pleasant & attentive. I received a lot of good food for a reasonable price. Will definitely return on my next trip to the area. read more

Wow... DELICIOUS! Great portions! Friendly staff! Really reasonable prices! The food (especially the "sloppy sandwich") was amazing! We will definitely be back! read more

Quick ordering at the counter and they bring you the food. You get your drink and sauce. The family ordered a pound of brisket, pint of green beans, side of mac, salad, and a side of hush puppies. It worked for our quick stop on our way to the beach! read more

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Second time we've stopped there on our drive from the NE down to Bradenton. Right near the top of 301 after heading West on 10, about an hour and a bit from Ocala. Just solid BBQ, reasonably priced, nice staff, what you'd expect from an "off the beaten path" place. Everything we've had has been delicious and plentiful. Be aware that when you order a soft drink or iced tea, they come in huge cups and you WILL have to stop before too long. We are northeasterners and "foodies" with an appreciation of good BBQ, and we heartily recommend Cousin Willie's! read more

The food's amazing people are great, very helpful, very polite.. Waiting time. Was very short. For my order thank you read more

We got a bunch of sides as we were on the road and didn't want to eat too much. They were not too far off the exit. The fries were excellent, thick cut & nicely seasoned. Corn nuggets & Brunswick stew delicious. Lima beans were really tasty but a little spicier than anticipated. Collard greens were sadly rather lackluster. The place is definitely not fancy but the service was friendly, food was good and reasonably priced. read more

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While driving to Jacksonville Florida, we stopped for gas and a bite to eat. The gas was easy to get but we wanted something better than junk or fast food. We jumped on Yelp and found that Cousin's was just 3 minutes away promising home style BBQ. Once there we grab a seat and waited for service while drooling from the aroma of smoked meat in the air. I ordered the beef plate with coleslaw and collard greens. The meat was juicy, tender and had the most delicious bark on it. The slaw was refreshing and helped cut the fat of the brisket. The real star was the greens. I swear I would just order a plate of them and would've been in heaven. Highly recommend. Author David Moon Books on Amazon Zomosapiens Scales of Justice Pickle's Pickle read more

Cousin Willie's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Baldwin, Florida

From the time I stepped out of my truck, past the woodpile and smoker out back and through the front doors, it was clear that this place does not lack for character. A saddled up pig statue out by the street seemed like a good sign. I wasn't bringing a huge appetite, so I chose to get the lunch portion of ribs which was priced at a very reasonable $9.50 for the meat and two sides. At least that's what I thought I ordered, but it turned out they gave me the dinner portion instead. Both waitresses were super nice and I am sure they would have only charged me for the lunch if I mentioned it, but the pile of 6 ribs they brought looked good enough that I decided I was up for the challenge. They were cooked to the perfect temperature, still hot and tender enough to come clean off the bone with a gentle tug. They had a decent bark and a hint of smokiness. Ribs can be a little tricky because you don't want to overwhelm them with too much smoke, but I would have preferred a little more. They were still some great ribs- I just don't think they will rank among the memorable ones for me. Nonetheless, I finished most of them, and most of the mustard-heavy potato salad and collard greens cooked with added meat. The collards were done especially well. The plate also included 2 thick slices of toast dripping in garlic butter, of which one was enough for me. With that pile of food and the jumbo sized sweet tea that they kept offering to refill for me, I left stuffed and satisfied. I'd love to return and try more of the menu. read more

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This place was AMAZING! It's located in a hidden town, off the interstate. Although this BBQ beauty may seem small and unassuming, I can promise you she packs a mighty punch of culinary composition that will leave you smitten with this small town smokehouse! The woman behind the counter, and waiting tables was incredibly helpful and topped off the perfection we experienced at Cousin Willie's. read more

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This is a small local barbecue restaurant with some really good food. The seating area inside is close together, kind of a family style dining. The staff is very friendly, good southern hospitality! I tried the brisket, potato salad, and baked beans. They brisket was cooked really well, nice and juicy, I just would have preferred more flavor/seasoning. The sides were pretty good! You can tell they didn't just poor some beans out of a can and warm them, up haha! Definitely going back here! read more

One of the best, if not the best barbecue we've ever had. We had the family dinner for two priced at 24.95. It came with a choice of four meats and four sides. Barbecue ribs were not an option. However, they substituted it for free. Amazing ! We had the ribs, pork, brisket and sausage. All were fantastic. We upgraded and got the onion rings. Legendary flavor, light and crispy. Overall delicious. Yum Yum Yum.! read more

Great country BBQ at a great price. This little gem is located in Baldwin, Florida on Hwy 90. (Look for the pink pig). The owners bought the place 2 years ago and refurbished it, adding personal touches like The sign outside. Its a picture of her grandfather on a steer. The inside is clean and simple, with welcoming staff to meet you. The BBQ platter consist of some of the best flavors you can put in your mouth. Brisket, ribs, turkey, pork, and sides of Mac & cheese, fried squash, hand cut fries, sweet bbq beans and garlic butter Texas toast. Pulled pork nachos were amazing! Homemade chips with their special rub, covered in nacho cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and pulled smoked pork ......OMG (jalapeño peppers on side) Don't forget to duck inside the bathroom before you leave to look at the unique 6-shooter toilet paper holder! Great place to stop for BBQ read more

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Wow ! What a surprise this joint is. Huge portions with great taste. A must stop if your in the area read more

Cousin Willie's Smokehouse - Wow ! What a great surprise this place is. The portion is huge and the food is awesome ! Definitely stop by this joint ! - Barbeque Near Me - Baldwin, Florida

OMG what a hidden gem. My friend and I had to go after reading the reviews to check this place out ourselves. The fried corn nuggets were amazing, sweet and fresh. Definitely get it. My friend had a special dish - Pulled pork nachos. He finished the whole dish. He said it was flavorful and filling. I had the beef brisket sandwich with fries. The fries were well seasoned and fresh. The brisket was definitely moist. The sweet BBQ sauce was really good. I can't say the brisket was the best I have had - I am from Texas, it was really good. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely go back!! read more

Great service This place is unbelievably inexpensive! Ribs were good but the brisket was so tender and flavorful! Coleslaw , baked beans, and. Collards terrific! read more

Overview: 2/5 I was expecting much more from this BBQ place. With a 4 1/2 average rating I was looking forward to some good BBQ. Ambiance : 2/5 The place was a bit run down. The menus were old, crinkly and sticky. There was ample seating for small and large parties. The bathrooms were in the back past the kitchen which could have been cleaner. Not sure why large bins of brown sugar were being stored in the hallway by the restrooms. Food/Drink 2/5 The fried pickles were the best thing we ordered. I got a combo plate with brisket and ribs. The Brisket was dry and overdone. The rib was ok but I was turned off already didn't want to finish it. Three BBQ sauces a mustard that was too mustardy. Another sauce I think was supposed to be a Carolina sauce was way to runny. The third was OK. The fried corn nuggets were good. Hell anything fried is good. The Brunswick stew was not very hot and bland. Service : 3/5 Our waitress was friendly and got out orders right. However the back kitchen person delivered the wrong meal initially. When asked to bring a knife she only brought one even though there were two of us. So we shared the lone knife to cut out meat. Conclusion: This was a pass thru restaurant stop on the way to an RV show in Jacksonville. It was a one and done... much to improve... read more

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A great find! Took a chance, got off the highway, and it was certainly worth it! My ribs were perfect! read more

Cousin Willie's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Baldwin, Florida

This place delivered on a plate full of appetizers. I was thinking I was getting a couple of small appetizers and was over whelmed with the amount I received. The Fried mushrooms and fried pickles were delicious. They were crispy and perfectly seasoned. Yum yum good! read more

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We were very excited to find a BBQ joint just 1.5 miles from our hotel. Ordered pulled pork and brisket meals. The meat was well prepared and tasty. Seemed to have a fair amount more fat than I'm accustomed to but the meat was good. The smoked Mac and cheese was less than appealing, the beans were cold but flavourful. The Brunswick stew (Hopefully have that right) was very tasty but cold. Never had this before so not sure if cold is the proper serving technique. Strange thing to me was BBQ take-out with no plasticware. They did manage to find a spoon. Oh well, it was worth the stop. read more

Well now, the reviews in yelp were very good and so we went. On first appearance, the exterior was beaten up; picnic tables broken and in the sun, "Pig with saddle" at the front entrance, faded and peeling, tables inside had crumbs on it so not cleaned well. The bar-b-q bottles were tacky to touch and looked nasty. Now the positives. The waitress was very nice. She recognized that we were not from around there. We ordered. My brother and sister in law got wings and shared. I got a brisket sandwich and my hubby, pulled pork plate. The wings were finished, I had a huge sandwich and boxed half as did my hubby. Good food just have to work on esthetics. read more

Cruising by on our way home to Spring Hill my baby had a "hankering" for BBQ. ( I've never used that word seriously before). How blessed were we to find Cousin Willies. The ribs are delicious and make sure to get the Brunswick stew...yum. Corn fritters taste like desert and their sauces were amazing. Won't pass this way without stopping back. read more

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Reminds me of the "Wistle Stop" Food was good, the guest seemed local and the staff of two would run circles around most. Great barbecue but diner atmosphere, not sure it reaches a destination stop, but if your in the area, it was a good meal! read more

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Cousin Willies, Powell and his wife are a gem for the Baldwin area! Good food, good service, and we will be back and back and back!

This place has smoked barbecue on lock!! Absolutely amazing. Succulent beef brisket that is just crispy end on outside and moist and juicy inside. I was impressed with the size of the portions and homemade taste. This spot is easy to find located right off 10 and plenty of parking. My photos don't do the ribs justice!! If you like a little kick in your sauce, ask for the hot barbecue sauce. All the sauces are made in house, so try them all!. Last to mention which also could have been first, was the excellent service. They were pretty busy but she handled all the tables promptly and pleasantly. Definitely a must stop!! read more

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A Real Gem! On our way to Tarpon Springs, we found this REAL GEM of a BBQ restaurant in the small town of Baldwin, FL, on business 301. We tried the pork barbecue sandwich, another sandwich of three chopped meats (chicken, beef, and pork --huge!), beef brisket, and pork ribs--with homemade, delicious cole slaw, and home cooked collard greens. "OUTSTANDING", we kept saying with each bite. "Powell", the owner and chief cook, could not have been nicer or more accommodating either. Prices are very reasonable. Cousin Willis's is obviously and deservedly the favorite local hangout, as people kept coming in and ordering take outs on this busy Saturday. Many more "sides" were available ranging from fried okra and sweet potato fries to a gambit of others, all looking fantastic as they were served to tables nearby. A variety of homemade bbq sauces are available for an extra kick, if need be, which of course we tried. We left with leftovers and additional "fixins" for a later meal--promising to make this review and definitely come back if ever we are in the area. A must stop, for sure!! read more

Very good every time I go. Did I'd always cooked perfectly. Service is outstanding AB's food is out quickly

Just stopped here on the way traveling to West Florida. Most excellent barbecue we've had. We got pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese and green beans. Pork nachos, breaded mushrooms. Everything was amazing. Good prices too. Definitely recommend!!!! Staff was super friendly! read more

Cousin Willie's Smokehouse - Ribs, Mac and cheese. Breaded mushrooms - Barbeque Near Me - Baldwin, Florida

Wow!! First visit to this hidden gem and it was delicious. it's a small place with big taste! Highly recommend!

We found this on the way back from Palm Beach. Perfect little spot to get out of the car. Staff was super friendly! Food was amazing!! Best chicken fingers I may have had since my grandmother passed away!! It is SO worth the stop!! Loved it! We will stop when we pass through again for sure!! read more

I'd give this a 5 star if the service wasn't lacking. Young lady was overwhelmed working the front by herself during peak hours. My boyfriend's food was deliver and half way ate his dinner and the table after us was getting served their food before I was asked what I ordered. I repeated my order and I watched her tell the kitchen staff what it was. No one said anything as to why my food wasn't delivered at the same time as my boyfriends was. I kinda figured that they lost my order but it would have been nice for someone to at least acknowledge the mistake and apologize for my extra wait time. But not one word to me as to what happened to my food order. The turkey was just as delicious as it always is but if you like a creamy Mac n cheese this is not the place for it. The green beans seemed a bit bland as well. Everything else we ordered was very good. Hopefully this was just an off night for them with the service but I feel there should be at least 2 people during a peak dinner time running the front together. read more