What can I say about Jimmy's? The BBQ is smoked to perfection, always delicious. Jimmy's staff is friendly and welcoming, they treat you like a guest not a customer. Jimmy is the friendly, welcoming host who learns your name and what you like My favorite BBQ spot. read more

Picked up dinner Sat night based on reviews from others. In fairness, I didn't want to post a review until I gave Jimmys a chance to respond, but I didn't hear back. We ordered pulled pork and brisket dinners. The pork was eatable. Sides were Cole slaw, which had too much celery seed in it and wasn't flavorful, and collards which were ok. The brisket was terrible, very dry. The burnt top was not appealing or tasty and contributed to the dryness. It was so dry I couldn't eat it. It was worse than bad burnt ends. The cornbread was terrible. It was hard, thin, and dry, like the baking powder wasn't added. The mac and cheese was cheesy, but didn't have any flavor. In light of this, while they're close to my house, we don't plan on returning. read more

Jimmy's BBQ is delicious!! It's located in a shopping center off Lancaster Ave in Malvern. There's plenty of parking in the lot. It's BYOB. It smells like heaven when you open the door. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. There are several BBQ sauce options. We like the vinegar bbq sauce and the sweet and bold one. We ordered the bacon as well as the two meat platter which comes with two sides. We had the brisket and pulled pork with coleslaw and Mac and cheese as our sides. It was more than enough food for two people. They have bottled soda as well as fountain. They have Coke products. We live 30 minutes away, but the drive is worth it. The people are friendly and the food is delicious! We've been going to Jimmy's for over 10 years. read more

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Very good food and service some of the best ribs and pulled pork will be back there are other options for food owner is very nice

I had lunch there recently, checking the place out across a range of food, as I was considering it for a large catered family event based on other Yelp reviews. I had a half rack of ribs, their "3 meat" sampler of pulled pork, brisket and Andouille sausage. Sides were baked beans and cornbread, both of which were quite good. However the pulled pork and brisket were dried out and essentially tasteless. If you added one of their -- very good BTW -- sauces, they were tasty, but just because of the sauce, not the meat. You could accomplish the same thing with a slab of tofu covered in the sauce. The ribs were very tender, but then again lacking flavor unless covered in sauce, again where tofu could have been substituted. Also annoying is that their machine won't process your credit card until you first select the size of the tip you are leaving, when a tip really isn't appropriate given that you place your order at the counter, sit at a table, and they simply bring the food to you in paper containers and you never see the server again, no different than McDonalds. I was really hoping for terrific BBQ for the event that I am planning, but that didn't materialize. Darn shame. read more

I had a taste for some bbq and decided to check out Jimmy's. The inside was clean and service was friendly. I placed my order online and my food was ready 20 minutes later. I ordered ribs and chicken wings with sides of sweet potatoes and collard greens. The best thing were the ribs. They were not fall of the bone however they had a good smoky flavor and was seasoned well. Everything else was not good to me. The wings were too tough and did not taste like they were grilled. The sweet potatoes tasted like they were just mashed up, which in a way I can appreciate, cause it gave healthy.... and the greens had a sweet taste... just no for me. I really wanted to like my experience but it just wasn't giving. read more

I like the food here. The portions are a nice size and the servers are friendly. The atmosphere is basic, nothing fancy. I usually order the three meat plate because I like the variety. Everything here is delicious. The brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork are my favorites. They also have a nice selection of barbeque sauces. I usually use one type on half of the meat and a different flavor on the other. The sides are good. read more

Fantastic country style cooking, meats were delicious n moist, sauces were not sugary and tasty, coleslaw fresh, beans and mac cheese very well prepared. The owner cares about his business and it shows! read more

Catering services was top notch! So much food and all guests were thrilled. Baked beans had a little kick which I wasn't expecting but still good. Brisket is the best! Looking forward to using them more. read more

Ribs and Brisket were awesome. They have several different BBQ sauces. The smoked beans and mac'n'cheese were great sides.

We recently catered an outdoor family party for 25 and we were very pleased with the food and the service. Jimmy's operation is very organized and the food is delicious. Our guests enjoyed it very much! Jimmy himself sat with us during our pre-event tasting, and Brad who worked our event was very accommodating. We will definitely be back for regular dinners. Thank you Jimmy and crew. read more

When it really really REALLY boils down to it... BBQ is King. Yeah yeah! I know, on deserted island for rest of my life, what'd I pick? I'd pick pizza. But I LUV BBQ. Had hankering so ordered me some. Mmmh hmmm! So! Tato salad. Meh! Had better at Shop Rite. Wait!!! I digress. Take out. I picked up. Wait staff. Great. Back to the food. 2 meats and 2 sides. That's a lotta food y'all. Corn bread. I didn't even try. Chicken. DAYMN Good. Brisket. Fat rendered. No gristle. That's a mighty clean brisket. And also DAMN good. But the chicken is as good as I could ask for and a Fav. I'm Full. And still have enough for lunch and dinner tomorrow. Stop by and inhale the aromas of the hardwood smoker before you walk in. Jimmy's BBQ never disappoints. read more

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We are just visiting family,Jimmy's was recommended as a good place to eat. They use fresh ingredients and dry rub their meat. The taste tells the story. You know the food is good, when you don't need any sauce on the meat. If you case you don't know, the bacon is the bomb. The owner is very friendly and attentive. You can smell the smoke in the parking lot. Smells so good it makes your mouth water. The sides are good also. My suggestion is to order your food first, and don't go right before closing. That is what we did, and we were very lucky they had food left. We watched as several people were turned away This place is a treat. The next time we visit, we will definitely call ahead and place an order. read more

My husband & I went to Jimmy's BBQ for the first time today. Overall, I think it is pretty good, especially given how hard it is to find good BBQ in the Philadelphia & suburbs area. I'm from the south and have lived in 8 states; most places I have lived has had good BBQ joints. I prefer the Texas style sauce to the NC vinegary sauce but I will eat either if it's good. Jimmy's has both, and also a hot sauce. They were all good. We should have gotten different things today but we were both in the mood for a sandwich so we both got a pulled pork sandwich. Nothing at all wrong with the pork, it was quite delicious in fact, but the bun was miserable. It was very dry and did nothing to complement the pork. I dumped sauce all over both sides of my sandwich and it was still too dry. Coleslaw on top of the pulled pork may have helped a little - maybe some bread & butter pickles - but it was really about the bun and the bun was all wrong. Brioche would be nice, or Potato Rolls - something a little soft but strong with a touch of sweetness is what is needed for Pulled Pork. Even a Kaiser Roll or a cheap hamburger bun would be better than the ones they serve. I ended up abandoning half of my sandwich because it was so dry. We got 3 sides (they were out of collards/said it was a supply issue): Mac & Cheese, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, & Smoked Beans. Personally, I would make the sauce in the beans a little thinner but the flavor was fantastic. The Mac & Cheese was very gummy but it also had a nice flavor, and the Sweet Potatoes were great. I would work on the recipes for the Mac & Cheese and the Smoked Beans but they are edible the way they are. I just think they could be a lot better if they had a slightly different texture. We don't live in the Malvern area but we will make it a destination to drive out and try Jimmy's again. Next time I will try the ribs, and maybe the cornbread (but I'm a cornbread snob) but I really hope they do something to improve their buns because we both love Pulled Pork sandwiches! We liked the space despite the smell in the hallway and bathrooms. I think it was an unpleasant smelling room deodorizer or some kind of cleaner. Paper towels on the tables is always a good sign, and the staff were very, very pleasant. Nice to know that this place exists. read more

I keep hoping that Jimmy's BBQ improves but my 5th and FINAL delivery order tonight was very disappointing. I ordered a half rack of ribs, spicy sausage sandwich and side of cole slaw. The ribs were utterly flavorless. No spice was anywhere to be found. No sauce on them whatsoever. Fat wasn't rendered down enough IMHO as well. I ended up throwing out the Cole slaw after one bite. Tasted off, cabbage was beyond soggy and had a strange tang to it. The spicy sausage sandwich was very mediocre. I keep reading all of the rave reviews and I keep trying it over and over but get the same result. Best BBQ on the East Coast? Not in my top 100. I hope you re-examine your recipes, cooking methods and actually taste your food. Because right now, it's unedible. read more

Jimmys BBQ catered a fundraiser we had last weekend and Jimmy and his team are nothing short of amazing. Not only was the food DELICIOUS (brisket, pulled chicken, potato salad, mac and cheese and cornbread) but Jimmy is a class act. They don't make em' like him anymore! The price was the best quote we got as well. We will never not use Jimmys BBQ for catering - customers for life! Amazing. read more

This may have been some of the worst bbq I've ever had. I LOVE bbq so I was so excited to try this place out. The Yelp photos looked good-ish and the reviews were promising, but I was so disappointed. I got the pulled brisket sandwich with a side of coleslaw. Let's start with the slaw. It was too sweet for my liking and too many celery seeds in it. The ratio of meat to bun was bad but even worse when most of the meat was fat. A little fat isn't bad but so much fat that I had to pull it off so the bun to meat ratio was even worse. I ended up taking off the top part of the bun and eating an open faced sandwich. The taste of the meat was also disappointing. It almost tasted boiled, not smoked. To compensate for the lack of flavor some seasoning is sprinkled on top of the meat. I've never seen that before on bbq'ed meat. My husband had 1/2 lb of brisket and beans. I didn't even attempt to try to beans. We left hungry. read more

Jimmy's BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

One star only because (1) the kitchen did not seem very clean, (2) the wings were undercooked, (3) the corn bread had no flavor, (4) a bug incident occurred. I got a corn bread. It had no flavor and was very dense. As I put butter on it and cut it, a small black bug came out and was running around. I tried to kill it and then another one came out. At that point I wrapped the corn bread back up and threw it away. One star. I ordered the wings but they were undercooked and did not seem smoked very long. One star. The brisket was delicious but more fat than meat. The bacon was delicious but again more fat than meat. The beans were delicious. The bbq sauces were delicious. Those items were delicious but not better than other bbq I have been to. For these reasons, I give 3 stars for the brisket, bacon, and beans. All and all one star because I would not go there again or recommend. read more

Here's a place to go to if you're looking for an amazing, authentic barbecue. Everything is cooked right in front of you and it smells delicious the moment you walk in. The sides are exceptional too! read more

I spend a lot of time in KCK and let me tell you, Jimmy's holds up. The brisket, pulled pork, and ribs are all great, as is the smoked bacon. My favorite side has to be the potato salad. If you spend any time there you're sure to run into Jimmy himself who is a great character. If they're not too busy, take a couple minutes and talk to him. He takes pride in what he does and he's been doing it for a long time. read more

We ordered Jimmy's for delivery on Father's Day and our whole family loved it. I gotta say, it was some of the best barbecue I've had, especially in the Philly suburbs. Everything was delicious. Chicken, ribs, mac & cheese, beans, cornbread. Phenomenal. That cornbread is like cake! Our family packs came with generous sides of sauce, which is very sweet. I found myself drizzling it on everything! We ordered the smoked bacon and it was to die for. You can't not order it. Trust me. I'm so glad I found Jimmy's because it'll be my new go to for barbecue in the area. read more

The ribs are awesome! Friendly service and reasonably priced. Oh, and I can rarely say this, but the sides are great too. Best barbecue I have had in a long time. read more

If you've been craving BBQ, do not go to jimmy's. All the meat is drier than the Sahara Desert. Place is dirty and food is multiple days old. Can't microwave it to better. Server was pleasant though, so I give it 1 star. read more

My friend and I had lunch today at Jimmy's BBQ on Lancaster Ave in Frazer, Pa. I have been going to Jimmy's for at least 14 years and have countless excellent meals there. At one time or another I have tried everything on the menu. The Ambiance is "BBQ JOINT. The service is friendly, helpful and competent. The food is excellent good old American BBQ. My favorites on the menu are the briquet, ribs, pulled pork and the BBQ smoked bacon. Be sure to say hello to Jimmy and enjoy his BBQ wisdom. I have been to Many BBQ places east of the Mississippi. JIMMY'S IS THE BEST! read more

I'm a tough critic when it comes to BBQ - I can be picky. I had the smoked bacon app, and a 1/2 rack of ribs for lunch, and my buddy had the smoked wings. Very nice portions! All good stuff. if the rest of the menu works out the same way, they could easily be in 4-star territory. Worth taking a shot if you're in the mood for BBQ. read more

Jimmy's BBQ - half rack o ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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They are nice people, but they serve lousy barbecue. We've tried it a couple of times, and everything's kind of dried out or too soaked in sauce. read more

After seeing many 4 star reviews for this place. i had to try it. Cmon people 2-3 stars at best. Food was just ok not great bbq. Ribs, brisket, Salmon seemed more grilled or roasted rather than smoked bbq. Maybe cause it was reheated or something. i'm not sure. But meats were dry and missing that smoky flavor, ring and bark that you get from great slow & low bbq places. read more

I had been here some years before while visiting Longwood, and I guess my memory had faded about it. More recently, I was here for lunch with a friend. Both of us ordered BBQ sandwiches - my friend opted for brisket, and I went with pulled pork. It wasn't crowded, so we got our food pretty quickly, but both of us agreed that the meat was kind of dry. Their sauces are tasty, but they're rather needed; otherwise, our sandwiches were dry. Another thing I had forgotten about from before but was reminded of, they unfortunately don't have AC, so it was pretty warm in there, being the middle of summer. Overall, charming spot, but rough going without AC, and while the sauces are good and have some variety, the meats we chose don't stand great on their own. read more

I got take out for Father's Day. Of course, it was last minute because my husband couldn't decide what type of food he wanted. Jimmy's was so accommodating. they were able to fill my order on short notice, and the staff were so nice. The food was excellent!! The smoked beans and brisket were great!! Thanks so much to your wonderful staff for putting together a great Father's Day meal!! read more

We've been getting Jimmy's consistently for the past 4 months and it's always amazing. The ribs aren't your typical "fall-off-the-bone" ribs, they are tender yet have a bit of chew to them, extremely meaty, & full of all of that smokey flavor - but this review isnt about the ribs... just a couple days ago I had the best brisket sandwich of my LIFE ( and Im usually not a brisket girl ). In my opinion, brisket is usually always dry and tough, but this was literally the most moistest ( sorry! ) and flavorful brisket I've ever had - paired with the coleslaw and a little bit of bbq sauce this was sensational. Ya'll need to go to Jimmy's and support for some real authentic bbq! read more

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Solid BBQ joint! I LOVED their ribs. Smoky, a bit of char, and well seasoned. It was firm, not overcooked to the point where it falls right off the bone but can be pulled off with a little tug. I think that's the perfect texture for ribs and makes eating ribs fun. It's satisfying to pull the connective tissue off the bone :) I also can recommend their sweet sausage. It's not overly sweet by any means. Texture is perfect. Honestly, I had leftovers the next day and it tasted even better cold! Their brisket was lean and a bit dry but great with BBQ sauce. Same with the pulled pork. I did not love their choices of BBQ sauce. Their sweet BBQ is overly molasses. If you mix their sweet and hot, it's great! I'm not a big fan of vinegar in general but did think it worked well with the sausage and pulled pork. Collard greens and Mac were just okay. Collard greens lacked some umph in flavor. Mac is a wet version and had some bread crumbs on top which was nice touch. Overall, definitely get you some ribs. And try anything else that catches your eye! read more

I hate to knock down places when I originally gave them 4 stars. But I'm also into giving the truth. And what I had here recently wasn't 4 star worthy. You see, competition is coming down the street. Fat Jacks is opening soon a short ride away. And I'm certain that's a concern. So maybe it's time to step up the game here. I got a three meat sampler. The sausage I tried was decent. The pulled pork was decent too if not overly flavorful (designed to taste the sauce better I am sure). The brisket came out on the dry side and a bit tough. Barbecue is a tough thing to get right on a consistent basis. Maybe the brisket has been better and I just came back on an off day. But once the competition gets going, I'm going to have a choice for BBQ in this area. A lot of people will. If I'm the owner of this fine establishment, I might want to take a hard look at what I'm serving. Barbecue is a proud and competitive world. There really isn't room for slips in quality, especially to charge the prices that good barbecue demands. If I'm paying $22 for the combo, that brisket better be close to the best I've had. This wasn't. Jimmy's does enough well. Now they need to do better than before. read more

Second time coming to Jimmy's bbq and I can tell you that it's one of the top spots in terms of taste for bbq in Philly. My favorite item is the brisket because of how tender it is. It break apart so easily and also they add some seasoning after ontop too. The chicken leg and thigh is also really good, especially for that price. Definitely my go to spot in the Malvern area every time I come through. Also the BBQ sauces they have are excellent. They have a sweet sauce, spicy, and vinegar based one. I personally like the vinegar one the most, followed closely by the spicy. read more

Jimmy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Fantastic BBQ spot on the mainline. Love their meats, sides and sauces. It's like a good ole southern barbecue with southern hospitality and down to earth charm and informality. Highly recommend it. read more

Don't let looks deceive you. The food is amazing. We had the 3 meat platter. I like that the meats cooked perfectly but wanting for sauces. Sides were good too. Sweet potatoes are probably the best one. read more

I've been to Nashville and have tried all the well known ones there. THIS is the best BBQ I've ever tired! If you're in the area, this is a MUST try! They are also a super friendly staff and always go above and beyond. read more

Jimmy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

The place smells delicious of smoked meat goodness inside. We got the ribs and pulled pork. Both were done to perfection with a nice bark on the ribs. The bbq sauce was outstanding. The baked beans and dirty corn are definitely going to be a repeat order. The only side I did not care for was the Mac and cheese. And I'm not saying the Mac and cheese was bad. It's just that the other sides were amazing and the mac & cheese was just okay. I definitely will be ordering from them more often. I can't believe I waited this long to finally order from them. read more

I haven't been to Jimmy's is several years, having moved from the Main Line. Their ribs are still as good as any in the region. Light char over succulent meat, great rub, good sauce. Highly recommend. read more

Food here was generous in portions and tasted amazing. Would definitely go back here. Staff was friendly and courteous.

The food was great. I had the are is and smoked wings. Both came out very tasty. Now you just need to ignore the inside - a little smoky from the internal smokers. I recommend making the a normal stop. read more