I have been to this place multiple times and they never disappoint. I like to think of it as a hidden small town gem, they're never too busy and have roots. The bbq sauce is great it's not too sweet and isn't runny like some I have had. Their food is great, their sweet potato fries are my favorite, for they're the perfect balance of crunch and softness. The environment is a feel good experience, everyone is always so nice. My only complaint is that their chicken could be a little more juicy, but I'm not saying it's bad at all. Just think improvement could happen to reach that level of perfect texture . read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - Sweet potato fries, double grilled chicken, roll - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington

We were headed to Stewart's and stopped in for breakfast. The place was packed and our server was running her bootie off. She was really nice though and the ladies room was clean and smelled nice. Ladies... you know this is important information. I got a ham and cheese omelette and well... I don't think I need to come back. Some of the ham was dry like it had been recooked too many times or something? Maybe I just lucked out but it was not very appealing. Everyone else in my group liked their meal, so check it out for yourself read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - Ham and Cheese Omelette - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington

The decor is nice. The food is bland and boring. The ice cream machine froze up so not everyone got ice cream. Instead of napkins, you get a roll of paper towels which goes with the decor but it's not very nice when you are dining out. read more

The food wasn't terrible, however it takes a very long time to get your food after you place an order. Took almost 2 hours to get our food.

What a great place for quality breakfast! The staff was very kind. You're kind of packed in tight with so many tables and chairs, I can't imagine if it was full. It was pretty hot in there. Food was really tasty. read more

I am from Arkansas/Tennessee so maybe I have high expectations of BBQ. But this has got to be the worse BBQ joint I've been too and I've been to a lot! This so called brisket looks like and taste like a pot roast not even joking its so dang dry. Spent $27 for this sandwiches and a few sides with no drink. I'd recommend going some place else for that kind of money to the kind of product they are pushing out. read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington

Ribs are amazing Servers are very slow Need to work on customer service At least acknowledge the guest when they walk in. You see them so say something?? read more

We drove 30 mins for this spot and glad we did! What a gem! Brianna was our server and she was such a delight! She was attentive and helpful! I LOVED their bbq sauce, one of my favorites! Our favorite was the ribs, potato salad and chili! We look forward to come back for breakfast and even lunch items! They have such a variety which is great. They have a clean establishment and option to order at the counter to go as well. Loved it! read more

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The food is wonderful as usual I really miss the drive thru in Lacey But not a problem to drive to McKenna Staff is very attentive just a regular spot read more

The go to place for some good bbq! The service is good and the ambiance is great. Definitely a must try if you're craving comfort food. read more

Used to be good, now not worth the price! Oh and you know what they say, you always get f'ed in the drive through, well that is take out here! Paid roughly .45 cents per sweet popato waffle fries and onion rings, fries were limp and greasy, and all was cold. Oh and don't believe the menue on the web site, worst 40+ dollars I ever spent for regular burgers. read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - Here are the few sweet potato waffle fries I got for 4.75 instead of 3.75 - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington

Food was great, the meat fell off the bones and the BBQ sauce is amazing. I would definitely come back for more! We had great service from Brianna and the ambiance was very chuck wagon! Personal touches from the owners throughout. I definitely want to try breakfast here as well. read more

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Our first (of many) stops at this hidden gem! Here for two years and finally stopped for breakfast. Place was empty (surprisingly as good as the food is). We sat down and ate in as a family and ordered lots of different foods. Pancakes/ eggs / corned beef / bacon were amazing. As a corned beef "expert" the corned beef here was quite honestly- the best I have had, and I eat homemade corned beef hash each outing- all over the world - this place has some of the best. Even the ice tea was amazing. Being stationed here in the area - we will be regulars now. Our two cents? Give it a try !!! read more

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UPDATE: the owner contacted me and was super gracious and explained there must've been an off day- told me about the recipes they use going back generations and she had a talk with staff. I will be going back again sometime and will update accordingly. I had high hopes for you, Jim Bob. Don't expect to be waited on when you get there.... You have to ask for a menu and order at the window that says takeout orders. The lady with dark hair was super duper helpful after we let her know we never had been in before. Pulled pork was ok, nothing remarkable. Sauce was basic.. coleslaw was tasteless- I made my own dressing with ingredients I asked for at the table. Fries were AWESOME double crusted type. Cute little joint, casual. Supporting local. Chili had zero flavor. Sigh. Ps forgot to add the fried okra was good, but I'm guessing was frozen not made in house. read more

Great bbq and friendly service. The space is pretty cool too! My son loved counting the wagon wheels and inhaled the pancake (which was cooked and a smiley face laid on top-definitely a day maker). read more

Natashia, our waitress, was such a doll! She was fun, friendly, funny, efficient, and knew about everything! The food was wonderful! We tried the brisket, it was tender, moist, and hot. The BBQ sauce was a little sweet and not too spicy. We also had potato salad, green beans, BBQ beans, corn bread, soda, and Carrot cake (we have had the chocolate too in the past -yum). Everything was perfect and fresh!!! It appears you can get breakfast anytime, we saw a nice omelette at a table near us!!! The restaurant was spotless and had a welcoming feeling. We noticed several tables who seem to be locals, all were very friendly! The staff all worked together helping to see food was taken out and people helped as needed. They were all part of a hard-working well-organized team! We plan to go back very soon! read more

Reason for four stars is the hash browns are horrid. Just shredded potatoes, would be improved if they added some sort of seasoning. Another small contributing factor is size of soft drink cup. The ham and cheese omelette is very good, very filling and almost tastes smoke flavor. They carry standard breakfast fare and no unique BBQ twist which was disappointing but ok. Overall very good and well be back for lunch. read more

Food 3 Service 4 Atmosphere 2.5 The ribs here are a good 3.5-4. I really enjoyed them. The potato salad was made in house and has a fair amount of dill but it's very good. Their sauce is also good. I would go back for the ribs or to try a burger or sandwich. They also had fried okra on the menu that I did not get to order. But the brisket is a travesty! That an animal gave its life for what they call brisket is unforgivable. Brisket is the king of BBQ for a reason. Slow and low smoked to perfection this cut of beef is then supposed to be sliced across the grain. A showcase of crust, smoke ring , and savory meaty tenderness. It can be like it is sent from the heavens. And then there is the brisket at Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon, a sloppy pile of pulled and chopped grey meat that could be better if it was chuck. If they are going to do this to the best cut of the cow for bbq, they should take it off the menu. Plus it is really pricey( as bbq has to be). I did not enjoy the baked beans... but my dad did so, that is fine. The people that work there are awesome. Very friendly. So I will probably go back again, I just know to stay away from the brisket. Update: Cheryl at Jim Bob's messaged me and said I might not have been told about the sliced brisket they have when I was ordering. They do two types, sliced and a chopped. To be fair to the person taking my order, I was trying figure out how to add brisket to a rack of ribs meal. I was being a nice but high maintenance customer. I also should state that I don't mind bbq being expensive. The cuts of meat are pricey and they take a lot of people hours to prepare. But it needs to be worth it. I will go back and try the sliced brisket and the fried okra. I like that they reached out to me and were so nice. read more

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I've been here a couple of times and haven't been too happy with what we got. Today though, we stayed away from the BBQ and just got burgers. 1/2 Angus Burger and the 12th Man Burger. Both did not disappoint. The biggest difference between them was just a couple of things, the buns used and the mustard. Other wise we thought they tasted close to the same. We'll be back to try different burgers. (Side note) hoping their sides like their Mac and cheese are better next time. You know that feeling when they had their last bit left... We'll see read more

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We stopped here this afternoon on the way back to Seattle after a hike. Service was fast and friendly. Portions were the perfect size. And the price was very reasonable. I had the pulled pork, mac n cheese, cole slaw and fried okra. All four items were exceptional. The pork was very tender and moist. The mac n cheese was rich and creamy. My friend had the brisket, mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries. I was surprised to see her brisket was pulled, not sliced. But despite the unexpected appearance, I tried a bite and it was very flavorful. I have been trying to find a good BBQ place since moving to Seattle from the south, and Jim Bob's is currently in the top 2 I've found. I just wish I lived closer so I could try it again sooner. read more

Was kind of low-key upset I really enjoy the meat here it's delicious I did show up 3 minutes before close which at that time I would think that I might be limited on what I could order but they're open sign was still on and the doors were still unlocked I walked in for the cashier to tell me that she had closed her till. If the till is going to be closed I suggest that you have your sign off and not on open and your door is closed before your till is closed for the night. Super upset , was really looking forward to eating the delicious smoked meat that is here and bringing it home to some family that hasn't tried this I guess this won't happen now. read more

First time here and it was so good. Every meal was delicious and melted in your mouth. We had a large party that ordered several different entrees and various sides and every person raved about their meal. I might have passed this place up because the curb appeal is minimal, but this place speaks to the phrase, "don't judge a book by the cover." This place is fantastic where it matters. Service was great as well. read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - This hamburger was so good! So much flavor and melted in your mouth. - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington

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Ok I've lived in yelm for a total of 5 years off and on and somehow I've completely slept on this place!! I told my boyfriend I was craving BBQ and I heard this place was good. His response was skeptic, as he spent a long time in the south and there's not alot of good BBQ up here!! So we all packed in the car and decided to give it a go. This no frills joint is a order up front and then seat your self kind of place. Our food came quickly and it was all delicious. Definitely a must stop if you live in the area, I recommend the pulled pork, cornbread, and potato salad. read more

Ok the smell of this place is divine. I want that smell bottled and sold. Smoky, bbq joint, yummy goodness is just seeping out of the seams of this place beckoning you to come in and eat. Yes I'll have 2 to go. That BBOsauce excellent. They do bottle it and sell it. My food was great and portions sizes just right. For desserts they have large hunks of cake and pie. It is a nice establishment. I look forward to going back. read more

Me and my family went to Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon(JBCW) restaurant in Roy, WA. today. We are from out of State so we checked Yelp.com for a restaurant that provided all- day breakfast. "JBCW" was close and the reviews looked good so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived around 2:40pm, the parking lot was kinda of empty. Hmmm...not a good sign for us. The immediate area was clean and inviting. Our party of 4 went inside and were greeted and seated immediately. The restaurant had a very warm, family feel to it. It was very clean and well organized with nice decorations. Our waitress, Brianna ?, was excellent during our visit. She was welcoming, cordial and gave us some good suggestions. She was also on time with drinks then our food and subsequently our check. Now for the food...the portions were very good. We had pancakes, fench toast, bacon & eggs which were very tasty. The hamburger steak that my grandson ordered was over-cooked but he didn't want to send it back. I tried it and i would not recommend. I ordered beef brisket with my breakfast. It was shredded. It tasted like roast beef. I would not recommend it if you like your brisket tender, moist and flavorful. All in all "we" agreed that we would return to enjoy the foods that we enjoyed as well as the friendly service. P.S. The men's bathroom was small but very well kept clean. read more

Food has always been delicious! Staff have also always been very friendly. We sat outside due to having our dog with us, the area was clean. Would definitely recommend grabbing a bite here! read more

Got the fish and chips x 2 for dinner. Great fries, generous portion. Above average fish. Yummy tartar. Had a borderline bad experience here before, glad we gave them another chance. read more

My Husband and I were taking our grand daughter to North West Trek and stopped by for breakfast. The staff was friendly, they gave our grand daughter paper to color on while we waited for food. The Food was great! We noticed a one star review because of Styrofoam container and just laughed because what did this person do before the ban? Not eat at any establishment using them prior. We had a good laugh about it. Thank you Staff, Stacey M. read more

Our waitress Brianna was great and you get plenty of food for the cost. The pancakes were delicious!! read more

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This place is okay. It's not too bad, but not great either. This restaurant is local to me so I've tried them out many times. I've had multiple dishes here from their breakfast and lunch options, all of which taste like there is no seasoning at all. My least favorite is their biscuits and gravy. The staff is friendly and the service is pretty good. I just don't enjoy their food too much. read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. Description says half pound patty. I got what looks like a 1/4 pound maybe a 1/3 pound patty at best. Asked for the bacon to be extra crisp. It wasn't. Got what looked like microwaved bacon. Will never return again. read more

Our first stop here. Dandy little breakfast spot. Like to start with the basics when checking out a new place, so had the ham & cheese omelette. Generous portion, large pieces of ham, well prepared, hot on delivery to the table, perfectly crispy hash browns. Checking out the menu, looks like some pretty good BBQ served here, too. The brisket certainly caught my eye. We'll be back! read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - customers sitting at tables - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington

We have only eaten breakfast here but it's Deliciousness!! I got the veggie scramble with a side of country gravy (It's a BBQ place, you have to get the gravy) and hashbrowns. Everything was generous portions and well cooked. Even the toast was perfectly golden toasty and served with Freezer jam, which is the best jam. 1/2 way through breakfast we noticed they have Mimosas, next time we will give those a try. Lots of parking! read more

Will never go there again. Our waitress (dark-haired, older woman) was SO unfriendly -- like it was an imposition to wait on us She got 2 of our orders wrong - never came to ask if things were okay I - we had to flag down a different employee to fix it. And, finally , the food wasn't very good. I had biscuits & gravy - the gravy was rubbery and tasteless. One person in our party cannot eat meat (fatally allergic), and she had been told that she could get gravy, on the weekend, without meat . Not true. And she ordered a vegetarian burrito, which came loaded with ham. Never, ever again! I would leave zero stars if possible. read more

Worse experience in long time ..Not only was coleslaw warm n spoiled so was salad ,and macoroni had no cheese ... sauce good but ribs were like dried meat ...to make matters worse the most likely racist employee followed my fiance and child pointing making jokes and even made fun of me for fiance paying ... when left horrible food at garbage bin she laughed again ...getting joy outta us wasting 70 dollars ....I told her food was as crappy as her attitude wouldnt go back. Pretty sure she hates natives. read more

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Stopped in here tonight for a quick dinner with the kids and husband! Staff was great, FRIES were amazing, the food was yummy, they even have beer!! We had kids nuggets, kids cheese burger, fair burger, BBQ ribs, and husband had a GIGANTIC burger.. food was exactly what we would expect from a roadside diner. read more

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Sad to see that the Lacey location is permanently closed. Good biscuits and gravy, nice folks

I've tried this place two times. Their country fried steak is huge! And tasted very good. This time I got the breakfast burrito added lettuce bc I was craving a wrap. Y kids love their burgers. Their service is good and both times it was a full house in their small restaurant but food came out fast read more

Ordered the ribs without BBQ sauce .Rib meat fell off the bone, so bry . Way over cooked. Okra was good .The service was very good. Don't know how they are cooking their ribs, but I will not order them again. read more

I come here with some regularity. It doesn't appear much from the outside, but the food is right on point for a barbecue/burger/breakfast joint. Their 'cue is done well. There burgers are all good and hand pressed, and their breakfast is big and surprisingly tasty. read more

Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon - Chuckwagon Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Mckenna, Washington