A lil family owned bbq joint kind of off the beaten path but came through in the clutch (in the…read moremoment). We had gone to go chase waterfalls as the snow was melting and were craving bbq so we found this place in the area with decent reviews and decided to check it out. Underwhelming is the main word that comes to mind. Honestly, the ribs and rib tips were really greasy and it came out extremely fast. The rib tips weren't even that hot. And they were fried to a crisp.. not super edible. They were ok but not great. The ribs were decent, good flavor, not a ton of smoke and like I said, greasy. The smoked mac and cheese was disgusting. It tasted like it was days old (or at least the cheese was) and there wasn't any smoke flavor. The baked beans were ok but tasted like from a can. For it being a $82 order i just feel like it should have been way better. Front desk cashier was friendly enough but not super helpful. Wouldn't come back here but it served the purpose in the moment.

I'm always looking for good BBQ. We went early at 4 pm because they are only open until 7 or when…read morethe meat runs out. The meal was mixed but mostly meh. First the good. The dining room and the bathrooms were very clean and nicely decorated. The 3 ribs I had in my two meat combo were very good, meaty and tender. My smoked Mac and cheese side and my wife's cheesy mashed potatoes were ok. Now the not so good. The server couldn't crack a smile and clearly didn't want to be there. The brisket was tender but had little flavor; no bark or even smoke ring. My wife had the 2 meat combo with 1/4 chicken which was dry, and pulled pork that tasted overcooked and flavorless. The cornbread was also dry and crumbly. If we had only had the ribs, we probably would have given 4 stars. As it was I can't really recommend.

Gonna have to downgrade from my previous 5-star review. We had been to Smokey's numerous times over…read morethe past several years and have always been impressed. Not this time. We stopped in with family recently and the food was just so-so. I and another member of our party ordered the beef brisket. The meat was dry as a popcorn fart. Was it left over from the previous day and re-heated? All I know is that Texas brisket should be moist and melt-in-your-mouth. This was like shoe leather. I had to slather it with BBQ sauce to make it palatable. I could only choke down about a third of it, and I gave up. The only redeeming value was the service was good that day, and they still have a decent beer selection. Smokey's, you be slidin'.

We had a really nice dinner there. My wife had the pulled pork Mac and cheese and u had a pulled…read morepork Cuban. They have a huge smoker out front and you can tell it gets good use as the meat has a nice smoke to it. They also have a huge outdoor area where we could take our dog, so that was nice. This was an unexpected good stop after a day of travel.

Food 4/5 - This BBQ place was worth the try! The chicken was so tender and delicious. The brisket…read morewas the best we've had in MN and the beans definitely have a kick to them. Highly recommend the chicken and side of beans. Service / Ambiance 5/5 - This place is an order at the counter, sit and wait for your food type of place. They had live music outside when we got our food. Really great place we will be stopping again.

Sooo good - 5 stars!…read more I've wanted to check this place out for a few years. But unfortunately, I don't live close-by and the hours & days of operation are limited. But I finally made it. Three of us checked them out for a Friday lunch. It was definitely worth the trip to meet my Wisconsin buddies for some rockin' Q. This is a casual, order-up-front kind of place. Grab your beverage, pick your own spot, and they bring the food to your table. The meats are excellent. I grabbed a half pound of smoked sausage, a half pound of pastrami, and a half pound of beef brisket. My friends both ordered pork ribs. Everything was wonderful! Being a zero carb dude, I really appreciate that you can order meat by the pound (and the half pound). Thankfully, they don't force you to order plant based items. As zero carbohydrate carnivore eater, I didn't order any plant based sides whatsoever. But my friends got broccoli slaw and waffle corn bread (very clever) as sides. They loved their sides. Both of them topped things off with big Texas Brownies and a la mode French Vanilla Ice Cream. The brownies were giant and flavorful. They actually made the whole back dining area smell like chocolate. Finally, the service was excellent. The food came out fast & hot. And the owner popped out of the kitchen a few times to check on us and to chat. Nice guy. They have live music. But we came early and missed all of that...so I can't comment on the music scene. All-in-all, a great place, especially if you're a carnivore. Thumbs up! -Maxx

We were visiting family in Wisconsin and Minnesota from Indiana and drove 45 minutes just to try…read moreBig Guys BBQ Roadhouse after hearing about the bacon basket. It was absolutely worth the trip. Before the food arrived, I had the chance to chat with the owner, who shared that much of the lumber in the restaurant came from his family's farm. That small conversation told me a lot about the place. It feels authentic, welcoming, and built with care. As someone who loves BBQ, I know competition BBQ and restaurant BBQ are very different. The owner comes from a competition background, and he has clearly mastered the restaurant side. I ordered the turkey melt because turkey is one of the best tests of a smoker. No sauce needed. The smoke was spot on, the avocado balanced it perfectly, and my wife's brisket sandwich was excellent. The surprise star of the meal was the green beans. At a BBQ restaurant, that's not something I expected to say, but our entire group loved them and we're still talking about them. The seating was great for our large group, the prices were fair, and the atmosphere was lively. Most impressive of all, the servers were fantastic from start to finish. Every person in our group enjoyed every bite. We came because of the bacon basket. We'll be back because of everything else.

I came for bbq but ended up eating pot roast! Seriously, the brisket had zero smoke to it. It…read moretasted like bland pot roast. It also was the driest "brisket" I've ever had. The ribs were ok but not tender. We returned the bacon because on the menu it states double smoked with rub but it came dripping in sugar.

Yum! We had the smoked steak bites and the peanut butter and jealousy burger and both were…read moredelicious! Service was great as well. They also had some interesting cocktails on the menu that I'd like to try next time.

Excellent barbecue - 5 stars!…read more Three of us met for lunch, the first time trying STB for all of us. Initially the location was a little confusing. But we figured out, they're located in the northeast corner of the building. You enter the same door as Los Habaneros. They're in the former location of the bakery (and previously, the bagel shop). All 3 of us loved our food. The meats were excellent. The quality is obvious - you can taste the difference if you pay attention. I didn't eat any plant based stuff but my friends testified that the sandwiches were great and the specialty cocktails rocked! I also enjoyed a lot of the details like some incredibly wonderful sauces and little touches like decorative designs branded on top of the buns. The customer service was first class. We couldn't have asked for anything better. The prices seem very reasonable. It might be my imagination but the prices seem lower than comparable BBQ places. This was a welcome surprise. LOW CARB: It was easy to eat low carbohydrate carnivore style at Smokey Treats. Initially, I was a disappointed because there are only TWO(2) items on the menu that are meat only with no plant based sides or a bun or bread or a suspicious sugary sauce. I expected I'd have some headaches trying to eat all-meat. I was ready for a debate or pushback. I ordered both of the all-meat (mostly) plant-free menu items: Steer Bites and Pig Wings. (I think they're both technically appetizers). I thought I'd want more food afterwards but these 2 menu items were so filling, I was full & satisfied for lunch. (And they were really, really good.) The Steer Bites were cooked perfectly...super tender...with 2 sides sauces...chimichurri and a sugary BBQ sauce. The Pig Wings were great too. They were so tender, the meat literally fell off the bones. And they're a lot bigger than I thought. Nice! In addition to the food quality, the thing that really won me over is they're TOTALLY willing to sell meats a la carte...no problem whatsoever...no push back from our waitress whatsoever. I asked if they could just sell me a burger patty with no bun or sides - no problem. I asked them if I could buy brisket by the pound - no problem. Awesome! Smokey Treats is a great place and a nice addition to the Hudson food scene. The food is awesome. And they're different from the other BBQ I've tried in Hudson (I've tied them ALL). I'd go back again ANY time. Thanks for a great experience, Smokey Treats! -Maxx

I'm a fan of the Food at all Dave's locations, This is the…read moreone closest to my Home. Service is minimal as most have only counter service so no exception here. Table flags shaped like pigs indicate where servers bring your food to. Nostalgic themed decor styled like Cracker Barrel with Award Winning BBQ. Who could ask for more They do it up right with many food offerings & specials. Please sign up for the loyalty club for bonuses

I ordered baby back ribs combo as a take out. Ribs were dry and over cooked. Barely could eat them…read more Combo came with two sides, I chose beans and fries. I checked the order before leaving and discovered they forgot the fries. I will never eat there again. Horrible food !!!!!

We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

Amazing service and phenomenal food!! I got the bone in wings and some Mac, they were both…read moredelicious and I'll definitely be back for more

We ordered in, the guy who took our order was polite and easy to work with. Our group got one two…read moremeat meal, one one meat meal, and a sandwich combo. Ordering was easy and fast, the restaurant was clean and cute like they normally are, but I agree with commenters who say the bathroom could use a good deep clean! The brisket was good, a tiny bit fatty, but nothing crazy, the pulled work was melt in your mouth perfect, the polish sausage was garlicky and good, and the cheddar jalapeño sausage on the sandwich was great! I live potato salad and this was as good as any deli, the fries were crispy, the mac was mid, and the pickle seasoned okra was 9.5/10 (light on seasoning, but sooooo delicious!!!). I'd stop again, I'm guessing based on other reviews that this place is good in person, and not great at pickup orders.

The sandwich of all time man. I been thinking about it all day long. One thing I wish they had…read moreDoorDash cuz I do live far from it.

I love this place. My aunt lives less than a block from here and I don't know why I never stopped…read morein sooner. Nothing Is better than getting quality local meats at the same price, less, or close to other major grocery store chain meat prices. We got over 15lbs of meat for $60. Not to forget to mention, other people must think it's a good butcher too because the place was PACKED. THE ASTHETIC inside is very meat like and they have a butcher knife as the door handle to open. They sell every cut if meat you could think of. They also sell BBQ meats that they BBQ.

This feels like the bbq place I've been looking for! The tables had bins with sauces and the…read moreseating was very open. They have a good variety of bbq sauces. Nothing was all that spicy, but I enjoyed the blue alot. The service was great, as they let us sub sides as needed. We didn't want the beans and rice, so we had Mac and cheese and dill potato salad. Bother we're amazing. I really like the ribs and especially the hot links too.

Good tasting BBQ in a casual setting. We got the two meat platter with pulled pork and brisket…read morealong with a kids pulled pork. Tasty with an assortment of BBQ sauces. We thought the portions were a little small, but good. Like the coleslaw too.