After years of driving past Jimmy's, my wife and I finally got to stop here to try their barbecue. The place is clean and the person who served us was very pleasant, but we were greatly disappointed to discover the food didn't leave us with a good first impression. We ordered one pulled pork sandwich and one brisket sandwich with sides of their parsley potatoes, mac-and-cheese, green beans and cole slaw. The brisket was very dry and chewy, so much so that I had to drown it in sauce in order to make it palatable (their hot sauce is pretty good). The pulled pork was kind of bland and neither sandwich had that smoky barbecue flavor we had hoped for. Side portions were served in shallow cups and were a bit stingy for $3.00 each. The parsley potatoes were very bland and in small cubes, almost like hash browns. Green beans were soggy and like canned beans--no bacon, no buttery flavor or seasonings. Mac-and-cheese was okay, even as the server scraped the bottom of the stainless tray to get what obviously was not fresh--in fact, all of the food we got seemed to be the late afternoon, bottom-of-the-tray food...and it was 4:30 in the afternoon, early dinner time. The cole slaw was pretty good and definitely a nice surprise after so much of the rest of the food was so blah. It really hurts to write a negative review of a local business because my wife and I like to support them instead of going to big chain stores and restaurants. We have been trying foods from local businesses as potential caterers for our son's upcoming party, but we regret this will be one place we can't recommend to him. read more

Everything is good here. This place can give anything that has been featured on the food network a run for its money. The ribs are great, but I can't stop in without getting an order of the smoked wings. This place does it like no other place in the state read more

Food was acceptable,fry's were greasy sandwich was good.Quick service, would go back when I.desired barbecue. , read more

Boy have we been missing out! I've lived in the Falls since 2005 and around the corner from Jimmy's since 2025. Today, I was hangry so hubby stopped here so we could finally try them. I got the half order of bbq nachos and he got the bbq wrap. We split both and am I glad we did. Sooo delicious. The sauce was amazing and even though I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, theirs is delicious. I overheard them discussing the corn muffins so o tried one. I may have to order by the dozen. On second thought, I'd better not because I know I wouldn't share. About those nachos. They make their own chips! I loved them. I'm so used to boring bagged chips but these were fresh and yummy. We will for sure be coming back here and probably on a regular basis. Make sure not to pass this place up if you're in the mood for good food! I can hardly wait to try more! read more

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Staff very polite and friendly. Rhw brisket and pulled pork was a little dry and no flavor. It's a nice local restaurant. Parking lot is very small. read more

The ribs were amazing, we should've ordered more. The sides were a little smaller than we thought they would be but we had enough food to feed the family but will definitely eat from here again but order way more ribs!!! read more

I am giving 3 stars because the customer service is great! First let me say I've driven past this place for 5 yrs because Big Eue's is my go to. But I was in the neighborhood and stopped by because I didn't feel like driving all the way to big eue's which isn't far at all but I had to get home ...anyhoo I have to say the service is A+...5 star. Ambiance is great. Clean and inviting. The food.... Ehh. I got brisket. I always get brisket when I get bbq if I'm not getting ribs. While the taste of it was good...the brisket was sooo dry and chewy. My jaws were tired of chewing. I've never had brisket that wasn't juicy and melt in your mouth pretty much. Why was it dry? I was so disappointed . The coleslaw was good so was the sauce but the fries tasted like the grease. Not like potatoes. Idk if they serve any type of seafood or not but the fries tasted like they'd been fried in fish or shrimp grease. And their texture was just weird I can't explain it. The fishy taste was so off putting I just tossed the fries. Please make sure u are cooking with fresh oil when making fries. Maybe they were just having an "off day" I don't know. I loved the customer service and the prices aren't bad but I will stick with Big Eue's. read more

I ordered the chicken slider, green beans and fries. It was absolutely delicious. Great customer service also!

Un. Be. Lievable! Let me first say that I called them up without much notice because I wanted to do something impromptu nice for my staff who has been busting their tails. Jason was super helpful and gave me A1 customer service explaining what they could do for my 20 person order, all while being in the middle of lunchtime rush. Dude was great! They had the order ready for pickup in an amazingly short amount of time. We ordered the ribs, chicken wings, pulled pork and Mac n Cheese. Honestly, this ranks up with some of the best BBQ I've had. The flagship sauce is zesty and sweet savory with a good smokiness. I'd put it on anything! And to top it off, they had freshly made slider rolls straight out of the oven! We washed it down with a couple gallons of sweet tea and freshly squeezed lemonade. Just an awesome experience and the best BBQ in the Cuyahoga Falls area. We will definitely be back for more. Thanks again to Jason and crew! You took care of my crew with class! read more

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Listen up people... when you find a barbecue place with tables made from lumber in small town collocated with a laundromat you walk in and ask for one of everything and then you stay a while and enjoy every bite. Every single one. The brisket is my fav but the sausage and ribs rock too. The sides are delish especially the slaw and potato salad but the one thing that will absolutely crush you are the burritos... I have a ton of friends that come from far away and our only rule is no chain restaurants. Local restaurants are the requirement, neighborhood joints is the real goal. Jimmy's is one they ask to go back to over and over again! Get there as fast as you can throw a load of laundry in while you enjoy the food! read more

tried this place a few weeks ago, and decided on a repeat. Wow, the first try wasn't a fluke. I tried the brisket chili with a bbq brisket sandwich. The very best ever. I can't say enough about my meal. the service was first class as was the time involved. the portion size was so generous that I have enough for a second meal. The flavor was incredible and I am a bbq junky! I plan on making many more trips. the place has a family friendly vibe with plenty of seating, the location is convenient and I am now a regular. I will be working my way through the menu, but oh..that brisket chili!!!!!! you won't be sorry read more

Stopped by while in visiting area. Very friendly greeting, tried the baby back ribs, slaw, and potato salad with tea/lemonade. Ribs were great, very tender. Little different than from than what I get from South but it was good. Very clean restaurant and bottom line glad I stopped by and tried! read more

When I see "backyard bbq" in a name I expect to be wowed and to love what's in front of me. I wasn't wowed. It was ok but it wasn't great. I personally love brisket but the brisket I had today was rather dry even dipping it in the sauce, which was actually good. The garlic bread was less than desirable but I mean I didn't go for that, so we can mark that as a wash. I did enjoy the pulled pork. It was delicious and the sauce complimented it well. The service was great and the price point was around $13 for 2 meats, 2 sides, bread and sauce. Which competes well across the country but it definitely is more of a chain than an authentic bbq lovers joint. I will give it another try but for now - it's not somewhere I'd frequent. read more

Jimmy's Backyard BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Great ribs, fries and smoked chicken wings. Great staff, very friendly! However I checked Yelp and it said they were open on Sunday. But no after taking our grandson there because that is where he wanted to Go for his birthday they weren't open!! read more

Jimmy's Backyard BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

We really liked this place! We went around lunchtime on a Saturday and were the only people in the place...thought that was strange lol but the decor inside was so intentional for a BBQ cookout and it looks amazing! I love the wood fence planks that they have all over the place, the metal sheeting, and the bright colors on the walls. The attention to detail was very impressive. The staff was somewhat friendly but seemed like we were interrupting something he was doing....idk. it was weird lol Now this isn't the best BBQ in the business or anything but it was pretty delish. The cornbread was worth the calories. The green beans were like canned green beans which was a disappointment. The pulled pork was surprisingly lean while the brisket was more fatty which didn't please mom haha The BBQ sauce selection was enjoyable. We will be back to try other sides as I would get the pulled pork again for sure! read more

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Finally tried this little spot that is literally not even a mile from my house - I tend to over order because I like to try a couple bites of everything. The portion sizes are decent. The cornbread was probably some of the best I've ever had. Mac n cheese was okay. Probably wouldn't order it again but their fries were delicious! The pulled pork and chicken were great as well and their sauce was amazing. Definitely will go back again when in the mood for some yummy bbq. read more

I ordered their chicken bowl with all the fresh toppings and I must say lol they are delicious. I had to go back the next day and get myself another chicken bowl. The chicken was tender and juicy and the staff is really friendly. I'm going to cater from them this weekend lol read more

Jimmy's Backyard BBQ - Chicken BBQ Rice Bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Very rude. Very small servings, terrible service, underwhelming food. Will not be back. Will go to big eue's next time! read more

My first time at Jimmy's. My friend was an hour late so I waited. I was amazed how many people came for takeout. They do a booming business. Inside once my friend arrive we ordered our food and sat on the patio. I ordered the smoked salmon and five wings my friend ordered a half rack of ribs. The smoked salmon was great but the wings were the best I have had. I have never had wings where the meat fell off the bone. The barbecue sauce was awesome. My friend raved about the half rack of ribs. Same thing the meat falls off the bone and great sauce. If you like barbecue this is the place to go. Friendly staff as well. read more

I ordered the brisket which tasted like very oily flavorless potroast. The chicken wings were pretty good, not very interesting but passable. Unsauced, but they had an ok flavor. The bbq sauces were just...there. Really very little flavor. Everything seemed like it had been basted in oil before serving. Strange, liquid, oiliness in every bite, without the flavor of deliciousness that greasy foods have. This would have been a pretty decent bbq dinner if I were eating at a hospital where they can't season anything for the patients. The restaurant was clean and inviting, staff was friendly and the patio is very cute. I wish the food was good. My boyfriend also ordered brisket and experienced the same disappointment. I will say the sausage is quite good, so are the baked beans. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Interesting menu with a lot of creative items, including some Mexi-BBQ fusion items. I ordered a pork bbq salad and my wife ordered a pork bbq rice bowl. We both knew we were in trouble when they pulled out this tiny little bowl, added some pulled pork, then put it on the scale. It evidently exceeded the specification for weight because the lady behind the counter spent the better part of 30 seconds removing chunk by chunk from the bowl until the weight was right. We're talking grams here of cheap pieces of meat (pork shoulder sells wholesale for $1.49/lb). Anyway, for what you pay for, you get very little meat, and walk away hungry. It's too bad, good flavor to the pulled pork and good sauces. read more

service was very good and very quick. Ambiance was ok but my order was to go. I ordered the brisket BBQ with lots of sauce. It was delish and sloppy as I would expect. For my one side I chose potato salad and it was fabulous. Good potato salad is hard to find but I would return just for it. Thanks to my friendly server, a big guy. I will be back. read more

I had to jump in and support these guys with 5 stars and I don't do this often. The place is spotless and the staff super-engaged and friendly. I've accidentally ordered to the wrong location and they've always made it right. The food is delicious and I mean uniquely good. Everything tastes custom made and sauces well thought out. Ribs and wings my favorite. What is not to like? I only know Cuyahoga falls location. read more

I just moved into the area and supported this place! Who doesn't like bbq?i ordered the pit master for my husband and I and it was amazing! Everything just fell apart and so tender and the flavor on the meats was amazing! Very reasonably priced for what you get and I don't mind at all paying for good food!! The gentleman that took care of me i believe was t the owner, very polite and guaranteed me that I would be back! Thank you very much for a wonderful meal! I will be back to try something new! Definitely 10 stars for sure!!!! read more

Great pulled pork sandwiches! Their sauce is very tasty, but not too sweet or vinegary. The fresh cut fries are thin and not soggy like the places that cut them thick. Friendly staff. I'll be here again soon. read more

Saw an ad for this place at the HiHo brewery. Not disappointed!!! We had the family meal for 4. Big portions, ribs and brisket were tender and delicious. Skip the mac and cheese. The baked beans were excellent. Owner was friendly and attentive. It is not a fancy restaurant but the food is definitely worth a night out! read more

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Pros- clean establishment, with workers who were attentive. Mac and cheese and coleslaw were decent. Cons- bbq meat was sorely missing quality in any form. We had brisket and pork. Pork was fine, a little dry but alright (we think it had been sitting out the night before). On to the brisket, some of the worst brisket I've ever had. It's shredded which is fine, but it was cold and had some big pieces of fat just sitting next to it in the plate. Would not come back for the prices they charge. read more

If you like microwaved ribs and smart attitude server to complement, then this is the place to go

Everything we've ordered has been great. Fast and friendly service. Bring food out to your car. Very considerate of customer needs. We've been 2-3 times and we will definitely be back. read more

The place was nice and has great possibilities. The service was not very good. We did show up 20 minutes before closing. They were not very friendly and told us that they were cleaning and disrupting the end of day routine. The main dish was very good. The sides were tiny but just ok. It's a ok but would not go back. read more

Second time eating at Jimmy's. The only bad thing about it is that it is too far from home. Delicious bbq and a very friendly staff. They always talk us through the menu and make sure we get exactly what we want. Three different flavors of bbq sauce, all are very tasty, sweet, spicy and hot, the hot is really hot so if you try it, make sure you have plenty to drink. read more

It was not good at all. Tasteless. The pulled pork was fatty. The BBQ sauce was blah at best. The Mac and Cheese was really dry, seemingly old and very bland. There was nobody in the place. Wouldn't recommend. read more

I ordered with Doordash, and the order was delivered accurately and quickly. I didn't really care for the potato salad, but that's just a personal taste issue. I don't think it is prepared fresh at the store. I also had the pulled pork sandwich. The bread was perfect, and the taste of the pulled pork with a little of the original bbq sauce was great. My only issue is the bottom of the container was dripping in oil. As I ate, it took several napkins to keep mopping the oil off my hands. I've never had oily pulled pork, so not sure what's going on there. I think I'd try again and maybe get something different. read more

I really wanted to like it, I really did. Firstly the service is tremendous absolutely nice respectful people they took my order politely and had it ready promptly on time. However, the food absolutely was a disappointment. Starting off with small portions. If you pay 15 dollars for a plate of food you expect a plate of food not 2 small bowls and a little container for the meat. It would be one thing if the portions were small but the food itself is bland. I got a plate with wings mac and potato salad and every single thing was under seasoned. The mac tasted store bought and same with the potato salad. The wings themselves were incredibly tender and they fell of the bone but they had no seasoning on them. Overall really disappointed for how nice and welcoming this place is. Edit: after reading more reviews I have to agree with all of them you might as well be better off going to Big Eues. read more

This place was excellent. Cool atmosphere. I ordered the half rack of ribs, green beans, hand cut fries, and cornbread. Absolutely delicious. I want to go back. read more

We went here on a whim after driving by it a few times and being curious about it. This place had some good reviews so we were really looking forward to trying it. We got: -brisket -ribs -sausage -chopped chicken -chicken wings -mac and cheese -green beans -baked beans -corn muffins The good: fast, no wait, friendly wait staff. The mustard BBQ sauce was good. The meh: the food. The meat was not bad, but just generally bland. The smoked wings in particular were kind of gross. The skin wasn't fully cooked through and had a slimy, rubbery consistency. For $30 for two people, really not worth it. You want a great local BBQ place, look up Sides To Go in Macedonia read more

They're never Open for one. Hours listed here are wrong. When they are open, management is always in the biggest hurry to close. Even yeti didn't want to stick around here. If you do get to order food, you get very skimpy / overpriced portion sizes that are precisely measured out and weighed. Go to Big Eue's and get treated right. read more

This is not BBQ .... The staff great but the food was bland mushy and just bad . BBQ should have flavor and texture. The brisket had zero flavor was very fat fatty. The ribs were just store bought ribs with sauce slapped on them that was reheated. Beans were just can beans that had been sitting in liquid all day. Parsley potatoes were boiled potatoes that had had boiled for oh I don't know a week. Seasoning would be great...there is no lock on the bathroom door ??? .... And within just moments of leaving my sweet husband had to make an emergency stop .... Seriously ya all can do better read more

Hard to find decent bbq that's not a chain. We liked it. Been driving by for years but finally stopped. Friendly. Explained the differences among the various items. I'd return even though it's 20 minutes from home! read more

We have been here several times. It is always wonderful. The staff is friendly and professional. Our favorite is the brisket, ribs, and mac-n-cheese. There are a variety of ways these foods are offered from salads, to nachos, to dinner plates. read more