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This was a perfect find as we traveled through Cincy on our way to KY. We are currently trying a Carnivore diet & it isn't easy to find food in a restaurant. We were able to order a 3 meat platter with no sides. We got chicken, brisket & ribs. You could taste the smoke & the meat just melted in your mouth! It was plenty for the 2 of us. The place is quaint & filled with inspirational messages all over the walls. Definitely would stop again on our way home!
The month of December came bearing gifts of great food and amazing company. While in Cincinnati we ate at Just Q'in and this was the food highlight of the trip. This meat was amazing and the service was on point. Ever since my trip to Canada I have been obsessed with pastrami and the meat here did not disappoint. Juicy and tender. I also had the short ribs and like all other short ribs it isn't a cut of meat that's for me. It was good. The sides lived up to the hype and u just felt Luke the only thing missing was sliced bread! The place had a cool vibe with limited seating so you can't take an entire bus load to eat in. Would I go back, yep soon as I land. Should you go? Yep as your first and last meal.
As a Texas native it was hard to give it a well deserved 5 stars. The pastrami sandwich with the spicy mustard pickled onions and one delicious cheese or another was delicious. The potato salad did not have one raisin; delightful. The beans were hot and pared well with the meal. Any and God fearing Texan knows that I mixed the beans and the potato salad to make a 3rd side. The space was clean. I sat at a street front window. And took in the rain and passers by as I chewed with my mouth open; the beans were hot. Thanks to my Man Mike for the suggestions.
We love, trying new restaurants when traveling and are especially drawn to barbecue places. I have to say this restaurant has such a friendly and enthusiastic team. Because it was our first visit, they extended a behind the scenes tour of the smoker areas out back. What great hospitality! We also were given samples of their smoked brisket chili, which was not on the menu yet and was wonderful! We ordered the sliced brisket - it is available in moist or lean varieties. Our sides were baked beans, cornbread, and potato salad. For $3 more you can add a side of burnt ends, so we did just that. The sweet tea was just what I needed that day - it's the little things! Everything we ordered was very good and I would order the same meal on my next visit. With a bowl of that chili! Overall a great experience from the entire team, and I will certainly be back when I am in the area. A+
Legit, slow smoked authentic bbq. As for the food, I give it a 4.5, but when you factor in the amazing, warm, welcoming staff, you have to give it a five. As soon as you hit the property, you are greeted with delicious aroma and a very welcoming warm energy. This is not a cheap eat spot, but their prices are pretty standard for quality smoked goodness. The brisket was amazing. I'm not sure what wood they use or seasoning, but it had a delicious, unique flavor. Even though the brisket was amazing and said to be the number one seller, the pastrami is the star, in my opinion. The half chicken was smoked perfectly with no rubbery skin.... thank you. The sides are good as well. Everything was seasoned perfectly, just the right amount of everything. I will definitely be a repeat customer, and with their rewards program, I'll be eating at a discount in no time!
When I came here I was looking to celebrate with one of my favorite meals that I don't eat very often - ribs! I decided to try this place out since it's closer and easier to get to than some of the other bbq places in the area. My order was ready FAST and picking it up was a breeze. The dry rub on these babies smelled heavenly but unfortunately they were pretty dry and overcooked. I liked both their mild and mustard sauces and while they both enhanced the experience; I just couldn't get past the toughness of the meat. I'm curious to try some of their other meats next time to see how they compare. All that said, their mac and cheese is straight . I would honestly considering swinging by just to pick up a cup of that. So cheesy and flavorful!
First time in and first impression was just what I was hoping for, laid back and all the smells you would want at a BBQ joint. What had us interested to come by was discovering them at Taste of Cincinnati. You order at the counter where their menu is on the wall from specials to all the meats and sides. I had a hard time picking as everything sounded so good! Now I find it hard to review BBQ food because there are many different ways and styles of this kind of food. You can argue that there's a right way and a wrong way to do BBQ. It's better in this state vs that state or it has to be done this way or that. I have tried a lot of BBQ and honestly have not found my fix in a while. I really was not expecting any thrills just assuming I'd be in the same old BBQ rut. I was pleasantly surprised! My husband and I shared some brisket and burnt ends with sides of mac and coleslaw. Brisket was deliciously juicy and melts in your mouth. Burnt ends had some of the tastiest rub, they were kind of like burnt end nuggets. Unfortunately some of them were pretty tough to chew and dry but when you got a good meaty one it was really good. You really don't need the BBQ sauces when there is so much flavor like these meats had, but theirs were a delicious compliment that included a hot BBQ, a sweet and tangy BBQ and a mustardy sauce. Okay so I know meat is the star of BBQ but this gal also loves her sides! Hands down some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. Was the perfect sweetness with vinegar and seasonings, so fresh it tasted like it's made daily. Mac was good, just a nice simple flavor, but what's really good that I was lucky enough to sample at the Taste of Cincinnati was their mac and cheese with brisket. Now that's a mac and cheese! Service was friendly with being very focused on preparing orders and prepping food. Vibe felt like your neighborhood BBQ with what seemed like a lot of locals coming by to chat and pick up food. We left with full bellies, 2 free stickers and a bright smile from the hostess to come back soon! I'm excited to get my fill next time and try their pastrami and chicken with sweet tea and cornbread too.
I was in this area for an appointment at the barber shop and my barber flaked on me. I sat there waiting for him and I was getting hungrier and hungrier as I waited. I decided to hit Yelp and figure out where I was gonna get some grub when I was tired of waiting on the barber. I love BBQ and I hate that it's so hard to find good, legit BBQ anymore. But, I think I found it here and I can tell they really put the work in to make sure the BBQ is fresh and cooked daily. In my opinion, that's they key to good BBQ. Typically, on the first visit, I tend to order either brisket or pulled pork. But on this particular day, I was already hacked off by the barber flaking on me, so I decided to go all in and get ribs. Dang, they hook it up!! I think there were 5 or 6 ribs on the plate and they were hecka good!! A nice dry rub sprinkled on top and I got the hot BBQ sauce on the side. Most times, BBQ spots have hot BBQ sauce that is not all that spicy. These guys have some spice in their hot BBQ sauce and it made my nose run! That's a good sign. Ribs fell apart on the top side and were a bit tougher on the bone side. I did notice the skin was still attached, which is a huge no-no in Texas and KC, but it's all good. I ordered the baked beans and cornbread for sides. Beans were a bit too saucy and sweet for my taste, but flavors were okay. I dunked my toast in them and that was solid. Cornbread was decent. But, let's get real. I don't really focus much attention on sides at a BBQ spot. I come for carnivorous adventures and not for side dishes. I'll be back for more soon and I think y'all should give them a try.
We wanted to give this place a try after leaving the Cincinnati Art Museum. Unfortunately they were out of everything chicken. No worries because they had the pork and brisket. My husband and I split a brisket plate with collard greens and baked beans. My mom wasn't hungry so she just got cole slaw. Our table also got several sweet jalapeño cornbread muffins. Their homemade pickles are the best!! Another cool thing about the restaurant are the tables. They're real wood is various shapes and styles. Everything was delicious!!!! The people working were awesome too!! We would all highly recommend this restaurant.
Came here on a Friday night as they were closing and they were unfortunately out of most of their meat, besides the chicken and pastrami. We opted to try both of the remaining meats and whatever sides they had left for our take out dinner to try to get a full taste for Just Q'in ... the Pastrami was TO DIE FOR - so juicy and full of flavor. We wished we had gotten more of it! The sides were really great as well - we loved the coleslaw and collard greens the most, with the mac and cheese and cornbread following at close seconds. The place itself was very inviting and the people working there beyond welcoming and friendly. We were sad that we could not enjoy the space due to the timing we were there and how they were closing up - but we will definitely be back to try some of the other meats and get more pastrami!
We came on a Sunday to grab some BBQ before the football games. We ordered ribs and wings, unfortunately they were already out of brisket. The wings itself were very small. The ribs were a little dried out and tough to eat. I have been here more than once and had a better experience our first time. I do love to eat local and hope the next time we come we get a better experience. The dry rub flavor on the wings were sweeter than I thought it would be and tasted like Grippos seasoning. Hopefully I will be back soon to try again. read more
Everything about this place was lovely. The person that served us, the positive messaging and of course the food! We loved it all - the tangy Cole slaw, the tasty greens and the delicious baked beans. I didn't have room to even taste the Mac and cheese because my ribs were calling me too loudly! I answered with eating almost all. It was easy to do so because they were falling off the bone. By all accounts my husband and son enjoyed it because they didn't have leftovers! Go check this place out! read more
I visited this spot eager to try their brisket, and was thrilled they still had some available. The brisket platter was satisfying; the meat was peppery, well-cooked, and among the better options in Cincinnati--though a couple other local places might rank higher. The mac and cheese was passable, served in a plastic jar and lacking that fresh-made charm, but the tangy coleslaw stood out and is worth recommending. Their sweet jalapeño cornbread, lightly coated in honey, had a mild kick and was an enjoyable side. While the overall meal was good, their BBQ sauces lacked intensity--the "hot" sauce was far from fiery, and the mustard sauce tasted quite basic. Also, ther service is a bit slow, but worth the wait. read more
This was a perfect find as we traveled through Cincy on our way to KY. We are currently trying a Carnivore diet & it isn't easy to find food in a restaurant. We were able to order a 3 meat platter with no sides. We got chicken, brisket & ribs. You could taste the smoke & the meat just melted in your mouth! It was plenty for the 2 of us. The place is quaint & filled with inspirational messages all over the walls. Definitely would stop again on our way home! read more
The month of December came bearing gifts of great food and amazing company. While in Cincinnati we ate at Just Q'in and this was the food highlight of the trip. This meat was amazing and the service was on point. Ever since my trip to Canada I have been obsessed with pastrami and the meat here did not disappoint. Juicy and tender. I also had the short ribs and like all other short ribs it isn't a cut of meat that's for me. It was good. The sides lived up to the hype and u just felt Luke the only thing missing was sliced bread! The place had a cool vibe with limited seating so you can't take an entire bus load to eat in. Would I go back, yep soon as I land. Should you go? Yep as your first and last meal. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
As a Texas native it was hard to give it a well deserved 5 stars. The pastrami sandwich with the spicy mustard pickled onions and one delicious cheese or another was delicious. The potato salad did not have one raisin; delightful. The beans were hot and pared well with the meal. Any and God fearing Texan knows that I mixed the beans and the potato salad to make a 3rd side. The space was clean. I sat at a street front window. And took in the rain and passers by as I chewed with my mouth open; the beans were hot. Thanks to my Man Mike for the suggestions. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
We love, trying new restaurants when traveling and are especially drawn to barbecue places. I have to say this restaurant has such a friendly and enthusiastic team. Because it was our first visit, they extended a behind the scenes tour of the smoker areas out back. What great hospitality! We also were given samples of their smoked brisket chili, which was not on the menu yet and was wonderful! We ordered the sliced brisket - it is available in moist or lean varieties. Our sides were baked beans, cornbread, and potato salad. For $3 more you can add a side of burnt ends, so we did just that. The sweet tea was just what I needed that day - it's the little things! Everything we ordered was very good and I would order the same meal on my next visit. With a bowl of that chili! Overall a great experience from the entire team, and I will certainly be back when I am in the area. A+ read more
Legit, slow smoked authentic bbq. As for the food, I give it a 4.5, but when you factor in the amazing, warm, welcoming staff, you have to give it a five. As soon as you hit the property, you are greeted with delicious aroma and a very welcoming warm energy. This is not a cheap eat spot, but their prices are pretty standard for quality smoked goodness. The brisket was amazing. I'm not sure what wood they use or seasoning, but it had a delicious, unique flavor. Even though the brisket was amazing and said to be the number one seller, the pastrami is the star, in my opinion. The half chicken was smoked perfectly with no rubbery skin.... thank you. The sides are good as well. Everything was seasoned perfectly, just the right amount of everything. I will definitely be a repeat customer, and with their rewards program, I'll be eating at a discount in no time! read more
4 years ago
When I came here I was looking to celebrate with one of my favorite meals that I don't eat very often - ribs! I decided to try this place out since it's closer and easier to get to than some of the other bbq places in the area. My order was ready FAST and picking it up was a breeze. The dry rub on these babies smelled heavenly but unfortunately they were pretty dry and overcooked. I liked both their mild and mustard sauces and while they both enhanced the experience; I just couldn't get past the toughness of the meat. I'm curious to try some of their other meats next time to see how they compare. All that said, their mac and cheese is straight . I would honestly considering swinging by just to pick up a cup of that. So cheesy and flavorful! read more
3 years ago
First time in and first impression was just what I was hoping for, laid back and all the smells you would want at a BBQ joint. What had us interested to come by was discovering them at Taste of Cincinnati. You order at the counter where their menu is on the wall from specials to all the meats and sides. I had a hard time picking as everything sounded so good! Now I find it hard to review BBQ food because there are many different ways and styles of this kind of food. You can argue that there's a right way and a wrong way to do BBQ. It's better in this state vs that state or it has to be done this way or that. I have tried a lot of BBQ and honestly have not found my fix in a while. I really was not expecting any thrills just assuming I'd be in the same old BBQ rut. I was pleasantly surprised! My husband and I shared some brisket and burnt ends with sides of mac and coleslaw. Brisket was deliciously juicy and melts in your mouth. Burnt ends had some of the tastiest rub, they were kind of like burnt end nuggets. Unfortunately some of them were pretty tough to chew and dry but when you got a good meaty one it was really good. You really don't need the BBQ sauces when there is so much flavor like these meats had, but theirs were a delicious compliment that included a hot BBQ, a sweet and tangy BBQ and a mustardy sauce. Okay so I know meat is the star of BBQ but this gal also loves her sides! Hands down some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. Was the perfect sweetness with vinegar and seasonings, so fresh it tasted like it's made daily. Mac was good, just a nice simple flavor, but what's really good that I was lucky enough to sample at the Taste of Cincinnati was their mac and cheese with brisket. Now that's a mac and cheese! Service was friendly with being very focused on preparing orders and prepping food. Vibe felt like your neighborhood BBQ with what seemed like a lot of locals coming by to chat and pick up food. We left with full bellies, 2 free stickers and a bright smile from the hostess to come back soon! I'm excited to get my fill next time and try their pastrami and chicken with sweet tea and cornbread too. read more
I was in this area for an appointment at the barber shop and my barber flaked on me. I sat there waiting for him and I was getting hungrier and hungrier as I waited. I decided to hit Yelp and figure out where I was gonna get some grub when I was tired of waiting on the barber. I love BBQ and I hate that it's so hard to find good, legit BBQ anymore. But, I think I found it here and I can tell they really put the work in to make sure the BBQ is fresh and cooked daily. In my opinion, that's they key to good BBQ. Typically, on the first visit, I tend to order either brisket or pulled pork. But on this particular day, I was already hacked off by the barber flaking on me, so I decided to go all in and get ribs. Dang, they hook it up!! I think there were 5 or 6 ribs on the plate and they were hecka good!! A nice dry rub sprinkled on top and I got the hot BBQ sauce on the side. Most times, BBQ spots have hot BBQ sauce that is not all that spicy. These guys have some spice in their hot BBQ sauce and it made my nose run! That's a good sign. Ribs fell apart on the top side and were a bit tougher on the bone side. I did notice the skin was still attached, which is a huge no-no in Texas and KC, but it's all good. I ordered the baked beans and cornbread for sides. Beans were a bit too saucy and sweet for my taste, but flavors were okay. I dunked my toast in them and that was solid. Cornbread was decent. But, let's get real. I don't really focus much attention on sides at a BBQ spot. I come for carnivorous adventures and not for side dishes. I'll be back for more soon and I think y'all should give them a try. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
We wanted to give this place a try after leaving the Cincinnati Art Museum. Unfortunately they were out of everything chicken. No worries because they had the pork and brisket. My husband and I split a brisket plate with collard greens and baked beans. My mom wasn't hungry so she just got cole slaw. Our table also got several sweet jalapeño cornbread muffins. Their homemade pickles are the best!! Another cool thing about the restaurant are the tables. They're real wood is various shapes and styles. Everything was delicious!!!! The people working were awesome too!! We would all highly recommend this restaurant. read more
Came here on a Friday night as they were closing and they were unfortunately out of most of their meat, besides the chicken and pastrami. We opted to try both of the remaining meats and whatever sides they had left for our take out dinner to try to get a full taste for Just Q'in ... the Pastrami was TO DIE FOR - so juicy and full of flavor. We wished we had gotten more of it! The sides were really great as well - we loved the coleslaw and collard greens the most, with the mac and cheese and cornbread following at close seconds. The place itself was very inviting and the people working there beyond welcoming and friendly. We were sad that we could not enjoy the space due to the timing we were there and how they were closing up - but we will definitely be back to try some of the other meats and get more pastrami! read more
1 year ago
Love the customer service and the positive messages written on the takeout bags you get on the walls of the restaurant and even what they share on their Instagram. This seems like a wholesome workplace and as a customer I always appreciate being greeted with a smiling face. Hands down they have one of the best brisket I've ever tried. It's so moist and full of flavor! Absolutely divine. I've tried basically their whole menu and everything has ranged from okay to amazing. We've tried their ribs, brisket, pastrami sandwich special, pulled pork, chicken, Mac and cheese, greens, baked beans, corn bread, slaw, peach cobbler and etc. They offer both plate and sandwich option and prices are about average. Aside from the brisket the second favorite thing I've ever tried is their pastrami sandwich. Wow, one bite of this sandwich can make my bad day turn into an amazing one. It's so balanced. The meat is once again moist and cooked to perfection. The flavors are balanced and the meat is seasoned in a way that just makes your taste buds want to dance. I definitely recommend trying their brisket, pastrami sandwich and sides. These are must try items!! Check them out soon!! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Really good BBQ ! I end up going back the next day to the college hill location . The people are beyond polite . Can seem a bit pricey but unfortunately that's has more to do with the economy and not necessarily the business just overcharging . I'd recommend going ! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I am a person who travels all over the country for BBQ. That being said, I have experienced good and bad attempts at smoked meats (BBQ). This was my first visit to this establishment, and based on what I tried, I will be back! Service was awesome, very friendly staff. As for the food, the brisket was moist and tender (both slices and burnt ends). The sausage was amazing, not too hot but well seasoned. The baked beans were very good (complementary to meats). I'm not a sauce person since the meat should speak for itself. However, I enjoyed the tomato based sauces. Attention to detail and some thought went into crafting them. Overall, this is a 2 thumbs up spot for me. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
They pretty much had me sold being faith based & black owned....Let's gooooo. I've been here at least half a dozen times so I pretty much owe them a review. Everything is good and by everything, I mean everything. The ribs, the tips, the brisket, the greens, the Mac n cheese, the jalapeño cornbread muffin. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Eating those muffins immediately takes me back to my childhood, when my mom would make cornbread muffins every Sunday. My favorite item at Just Q'in is definitely the brisket. We typically get a mix of fatty and lean, but you can request your preference. I literally felt like I was at my family cookout, everythang tastes homemade. It doesn't get much better than this. Just Q'in is a Cincy staple in my opinion and I would bring out of town guests here to help show off my city. Well done...well done. read more
6 years ago
Our first dining-in experience since Covid and Just Q'in was wonderfully distanced and clean! Never realized how close they are to Eden Park! This is a great place to stop with the kids after climbing the new art stairs or spending time in the park. It's literally right around the corner. I'm a pulled pork girl all the way and I found theirs to be great. The sauce is a little thick of molasses for me but nothing to complain about. Greens hit the spot and the Mac and Cheese is delicious as it should be! Just Q'in is hitting the mark! Our first dine in was great and we thoroughly enjoyed having a patio option to hang out and eat. We've door dashed them before and it was excellent then, too. Another good Cincy BBQ option!! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This was some of the best bbq I have ever tasted. The smoke flavor was great but the rub was outstanding. The sause was so good I had to purchase a bottle to go. The collard greens I ordered were great and the cornbread muffin was good as well. Needless to say, I will be back again very soon. Great work read more
7 years ago
Certainly some of the best BBQ in Cincinnati. The dishes are quite expensive but big enough to share. If you're a fan of hot/spicy food you'll love their hot BBQ sauce. They are a mission-based organization (religious) so they're closed on Sunday. As it is situated in the main Walnut Hills business district (which, let's be real, is rapidly changing but currently a bit rough) it's great to see an establishment that's a Fair Chance employer. What that means: they don't discriminate due to past incarceration, giving people a chance to turn their lives around. Good BBQ and a benefit to the community - what's not to love? read more
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I had brisket platter with greens and macaroni and cheese delivered. You can get the brisket lean or fatty or both. I got both and went to town on that bad boy. Perfectly smoked and moist with some mild bbq sauce on the side. The greens were the best I've ever had! Mac and cheese is solid. I really want to take a visit to the store and meet the fine people behind the food because of the kindest handwritten note On the side of the bad "We're praying for you". It just felt so nice that someone took the time and intention to write that. It made my day. Sending prayers right back atcha. Telling friends!!! read more
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