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    J & L BBQ

    4.5 (350 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Andrea O.

    What a great surprise! We were in snohomish visiting antique shops with relatives from abroad and we were looking for a good lunch option. We were intrigued by this BBQ and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! The guy at the counter was very kind and suggested us to get the 3 meats/3 sides combo for us 4, instead of individual picks, more convenient and enough to feed us all. He was right! We got brisket, pulled pork and ribs, everything was delicious, especially the ribs and the brisket. The place is very small and cute, very cozy. Highly recommended.

    Mac and cheese, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken!
    Donna K.

    WOW! This is the best BBQ food I have EVER had! J & L catered a wedding last night and the food was absolutely perfect!! I took some food to go and can't wait to eat it again today for lunch! The Mac and cheese: perfection. The brisket: perfection. The pulled pork: perfection. The chicken: perfection. The potato salad: perfection. The corn bread and bomb cinnamon infused butter: perfection. I cannot stress enough how bomb it is! I can't wait to go back sometime! And I live in Bonney Lake.

    Boss's day lunch!
    Heather O.

    WOW! Thank you so much for the amazing BBQ to celebrate Boss's Day. The brisket and pork were perfect and the sides were amazing. Our staff can't stop talking about our great lunch. Thank you for being such a community-driven and supportive local business. Heather AIM High School

    Gillian Y.

    Good Bbq! Brisket was very good, potato salad delish, beans = 10/10. Nice staff. Good beer. Good price. Would definitely go back again to try more of the menu!

    Half a pound of brisket and 1 pound of ribs.
    Tim V.

    This is a great bbq joint. The meat is on point with the char and seasoning. The sauce is sweet and balances out with the meat. The ribs were juicy. What I liked most was the brisket. So tender!

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    Very kind and welcoming staff. Came in with a big group and they gave us a free cornbread so we could each have one. Fantastic food!

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    Delicious brisket sandwhich! The coleslaw and baked beans were very very good as well for a vegetarian option ‍

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    Definitely my go to place for barbecue. If you want a real treat around Thanksgiving or your turkey from them.

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