Had the ribs and the Mac and cheese. Ribs were so dry they could have passed for jerky. Completely inedible. The Mac and cheese was luke warm and gloopy. Almost edible. The pickles were great. read more

This place is inside the Warehouse food hall- service was good, and the setting is great- but the food itself left a lot to be desired. We got the platter to share- the beans were the best part- the meat was really fatty and the "German sausage" lacked flavor as well. The Mac and cheese was okay, but overall. It a place we would want to have again. We love BBQ so anytime we get a chance to try a new place we do. We didn't love it, but will say that BBQ is diverse and it might not have been our favorite, but it could still be yours. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Bbq platter - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Everywhere I find myself I ask where the good barbecue is in town. Neighbor Tim's kept coming up, so I made a bee line for the downtown food court. Upon arriving I was not really clued in to the size of this food court, or the variety of tempting foods that occupy so many stalls. Tim's was easy to find either by sight, or by nose. I tried some pulled pork, brisket and some baby back pork ribs with a side of barbecue beans. It looked amazing, smelled amazing and eventually as I worked through my meal, tasted amazing. Not just for Boise, but for anywhere. The atmosphere of the food hall really added to the experience too. You would sit near other people that ordered from other stalls, and you could spy on what they were eating. It was clean and well policed for trash and to clean dirty tables. The bathrooms were clean too. I'll be in the area for a few weeks and will most definitely be back for more. read more

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One of the original anchor eateries at this food hall and maybe the only one of the original handful that remains as turnover has been high for the others. I ate here once, right after they opened, but I have eaten take out many, many, many times from the Neighbor Tim's 'mothership' on Goddard in Boise and every time, at both locations, the food has been excellent, the people friendly and the service efficient. The food is all scratch made. I don't know if meat smoking is also done inside this downtown, food court kitchen location, but if you head out to the Goddard location you can smell the smokers that are at the back of the site before you even see them. Tim's sources their beef from an Idaho ranch run by a young couple and carefully sources other items too. The German sausage is made by a nice Romanian couple who own a great sausage making place and deli in Nampa. And so on. TWO LOCATIONS + CATERING: If you want to know more about Tim Goebel, the good and honorable man who owns the business, you can find it in the reviews at the Neighbor Tim's page for the Goddard location. After moving his business from Santa Barbara to Boise in 2020 and revamping an old coffee kiosk building on Goddard to become the first location for Neighbor Tim's, he opened this downtown location. Tim's business does a huge amount of catering both in the Treasure Valley and just outside it for things like weddings, birthdays, church gatherings, reunions, construction crews, military groups, law enforcement events and so on. Word of mouth about the splendid job done in catering leads to the abundance of catering work. GOOD FOOD + WARM SERVICE: Neighbor Tim's never misses for my household for food quality and for the quality of the customer service; I have often said if Tim Goebel could bottle the spirit of service he embodies and trains the people he hires to model too, he could sell that. Prices and full menu for platters, single meats, sides, sandwiches and salads can be found at the link here. Tim's is famous for brisket but my husband and I don't eat beef so we've enjoyed pork ribs, pulled pork, German Sausage and all of the sides. Prices for sides are $4. A one meat platter with a side is about $15. Meats are also sold by the half pound. https://www.neighbortimsbbq.com/bbqmenu ACCESSIBILITY: The food hall location is level in the doors from the sidewalk, has ample clear floor space inside for diners using wheelchairs and offers some seating at standard height tables. Didn't check the loo but this building is only 2 or 3 years old so one should assume ADA compliance in those. PARKING: On street in downtown Boise is a bear in this part of town. Parking garage nearby but not much better. Know before you go. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Neighbor Tim's counter at food hall location just a few weeks after opening - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Calling this authentic Texas-Style bbq is an insult to real Texas bbq. We've eaten here a handful of times since moving from Texas, trying very hard to give them the benefit of the doubt if they were just having an off day, and we've been thoroughly disappointed every time. This is the driest brisket I've ever had in my life, even when I asked for a "moist" cut. The taste is fine, but I shouldn't have to saw through it with a knife. Good brisket should fall apart if you look at it too hard, not crumble into tiny bits. The sides are fine, kind of bland and nothing too memorable. If was served in Texas, it would be laughed out of the state. All of that being said, their staff has always been phenomenal. They are always so polite and helpful and I do think they have a great group of individuals working at their locations. All in all, this is not authentic texas style bbq. I don't know if it's lack of quality control or what, but the meat is just not good. There's definitely a lot of room for improvement and I'm sure they could be good, but they're just not. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Brisket and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Ordered the bbq chicken it was amazing!! Staff was some of the nicest people ive ever met and the vibe was amazing.

I was at the food hall to listen to some music and found myself enticed by the smells of the barbeque. There was a bit of a line, so I walked around and then came back after it died down. I figured that was a good sign-since none of the other eateries had lines. I came back and ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of beans-then filled a small cup with the house barbeque sauce. I'm definitely not a connoisseur of barbeque, but I've heard there are different types, depending on the region you are in. Maybe I've gotten used to a different region, because what I had here was very vinegary and I didn't care for it. Both the meat and the beans had harsh undertones. It was made stronger with the sauce, so I think it's the flavor of the BBQ sauce that I don't care for. Regardless, it may just be a personal preference, but I did not finish the sandwich or beans-I ate as much as I could, but eventually tossed it. Too bad, it smelled so good. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Pit style BBQ is a food court. Not something you see everyday. But, I was more in the mood for BBQ than any thing else. Mid-week dinner hours. Not busy. When I walked up, most of the sides were uncovered. Not something that should be to maintain temperature and food safety. Still, I wanted BBQ, so I ordered the brisket and a side of beans. The service was FAST (it was plated before I could even finish paying). Note: the guy behind the counter wasn't the most friendly. He wasn't rude or anything, but just didn't seem excited to be there or help me. I liked the look of what he served up and it's tasted really good. So, high marks for the food, but a could dings for service and food safety concerns. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Brisket and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

It was pretty good. Had the pulled pork with German sausage and beans and a side salad. Variety of sauces. Thin sauces but signature sauce and Kansas red was good. After I was eating read my receipt and it shows no pickle or onion. I would never say hold picked it onion. Guy was in such a hurry and I guess just doesn't ask. PS my salad had onions. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Good amazing and the staff so friendly and helpful. Staff always smiling and welcome you .

Service was amazing. Food was delicious. I have used Neighbor Tim for 2 family events and his staff crushed it both times. Highly recommend

We were having a large family event for our daughter's graduation from Boise State & she had arranged business barbecues with neighbor Tim's before so told us that was what she wanted for her graduation dinner. Tim took the time to go over the menu, offered advice on meats & sides based on the number of people we would have. He delivered it personally to our air bnb which was out in Eagle. So a little bit of a drive for him. He called ahead of time with an ETA & arrived right when he said he would. Food was all in labeled containers & FULL bottles of barbecue sauces & Salad dressings were provided. Now... the food??? AMAZING! Meat was so tender & flavorful! One of our sides was the potato salad. Most places it's kinda basic & bland. Not this one. It disappeared about as fast as the meat did! So I would definitely recommend that as a side. When the food arrived we thought there was no way we were going to eat all that food. We had very little leftovers! So, long review short, if you feel like barbecue or need an even catered, this is the place. Thanks Tim for making our daughter's graduation dinner so amazing! read more

Went there last weekend after trying a free sample of delicious brisket the weekend before so was quite excited to get the full experience of both brisket and ribs. When ordering I was quick to request as rare/medium rare of brisket I could get was promptly told " it's all the same cooked earlier on the day"... hoping it was as good as the prior weekend sample I figured it would be fine.... it was not. Both the ribs and brisket were overcooked and dry, side order of beans were decent but nothing to get excited about. For the price there are FAR better BBQ choices here in Boise and FAR better food choices within the Warehouse food court. read more

Yall this is the best bbq in Boise. Okay so I went in thinking oh it can't be that good but I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was so friendly, the servings for my two meat plate were plentiful and they even asked me what cut of brisket I wanted. The fatty or leaner cut? Fatty all the way. I was in heaven they asked me. The brisket melted in my mouth, the pulled pork was also delicious and the Mac and cheese and pickled onions... NOM. I will definitely be going back often and being an avid bbq lover and bbq-er myself... I still dream about the fatty brisket. I mean I would honestly be okay eating it for breakfast lunch and dinner with how juicy and delicious it was. Also their sweet bbq sauce was incredible. Highly recommend neighbor Tim's. Thanks for a great experience and delicious brisket read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Brisket and pulled pork with pickled onions - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I throughly enjoy BBQ. I've gone through Kansas City, Texas, South Carolina and more. When it comes to BBQ, I look forward to any pit-master's technique and craft. The service was great. The gentleman at the front counter was very nice and welcoming. Food options in The W are limited. The brisket sandwich was cold and the driest thing I've ever tasted. No flavor or seasoning at all. I asked to refer to the brisket because I saw the meat in the pan, looking fresh. If the protein was cooked the day of I'd be shocked. After the first bite I was throughly unimpressed. This is not BBQ. At all. I try not to leave a negative review's but again, this is not BBQ. Being around a few locals this evening I overheard they are very unhappy with the Boise food scene. I now understand why. I've had better brisket in Colorado. Save your money and your tastebuds for somewhere else in Boise. I highly recommend Fork in Boise. They do not disappoint. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Really not bad! Fairly affordable for this kind of BBQ, not what I would call a "platter", and convenient location too! Coleslaw is not too bad, but not the 100% way I like it. Tastes more like a cabbage salad, less like a slaw if you ask this opinion. read more

Honestly, meh. The smells were alluring and the people are nice. The food left something to be desired. I ordered the brisket sandwich. The brisket was dry, the bun tasted kinda freezer burnt, and the Mac and cheese were okay; it had this horseradish-like aftertaste which put me off. If you're craving bbq this may be satisfactory, but I'm likely to not return. read more

Great food and since I was a first time customer they introduced me to all of their different bbq sauces which were fantastic!

$27 for the worst bbq I have ever tasted the Mac and cheese tasted like rotten cheese and the sausage was nasty

I almost never buy bbq unless in Texas or MS as I smoke my own meat. Walking by, I saw the brisket which looked juicy, tender and well smoked. I got it and superb! This is legit even for Texas. I asked for "moist" but you could request lean at all. Best bbq in town. For sure. Thanks Tim. Super nice owner too. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - a tray of ribs and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I had the brisket which was on point. The beans were excellent and hearty. The sauce choices were on point. Service was fast! Price point v food is tilted a little towards price. May I suggest a piece of bread for eating and sopping up the goodness? That's a staple element in southern BBQ that might round out the plate and make the patrons feel like they got a full meal. read more

Yep, there are a lot of "other" food places to choose from at this warehouse location but I guarantee you will never regret choosing a meal from Neighbor Tim's BBQ. Service was professional yet super-friendly--they even offered us a sample of the pulled pork *and* the brisket since we couldn't decide. The pulled pork was tasty but the brisket was amazing so it's what we chose for our "platter" meals. We had sides of mac and cheese and the baked beans as well as the homemade coleslaw. Brisket is one of those meat choices that, when good, can be excellent in texture and flavor--but I don't always find it good; so often it's dry or flavorless. But the folks at Neighbor Tim's have figured out the secret to prepping great brisket: It has the requisite bit of fattiness but not so much that you feel you've paid for a plate of inedibleness! The brisket was juice and full of smokey flavored goodness. Slices were generously thick and meat was weighed before being put on the platter so you know you're getting full measure. Note that all meats here seem to be served without an auxiliary sauce--you get to choose what kind of the house-made sauces you like (or several you want to try!) and add it in the amount or with the combination of flavors you choose. Or, enjoy the simple flavors of your brisket with no sauce at all! The macaroni and cheese was good--it might have benefited from being just a *bit* warmer in serving temperature. The coleslaw (the team here slices the cabbage by hand) is simply-flavored with apple vinegar and light on the mayonnaise and is refreshing in that it's not the typical overly-sweet concoction called "coleslaw" at so many places. The winner, though, were the baked beans (offered with and without brisket bits--get it *with* 'em). So very good and the best accompaniment to that delicious brisket. Pickles and pickled onions are offered as a side option on the platters--get 'em! We ate here for lunch one day and returned the next late afternoon for dinner. It's *that* good! read more

We came to this location today from our normal visit to their outdoor stand alone place across town...I really don't know about some of these mixed reviews but I will tell you I have searched over the Treasure Valley and this area really doesn't have a lot of BBQ treasures, but not the case with Neighborhood Tim's. This also says a lot because I am huge bbq snob. I found my experience today to be equal to my other experiences at their other location today. The service is always on point and every time I have walked away feeling great about my experience. The atmosphere of this location is very open located in the Warehouse food district. Great open concept with tons of seating all centrally located around a few bars in the middle. For food today I had the 3 meat combo with double brisket, baby back ribs with beans and Mac n Cheese. All the flavors were delicious and the brisket being the shining star. The meat stands alone by itself but their vinegary based bbq sauce is something special to dip in. Plus their mustard bbq sauce is perfect for any of their pork selections. My wife had the brisket nachos and while I saw complaints about the cheese this is what you want in this guilty pleasure. Whether it comes out of a can or not it's the gooey treat people look for. It's topped with your choice of brisket or pulled pork. She had the brisket and was just enough...plus the side of jalapeños and purple onion make this dish complete. Pro tip ask for a side of their pickled onions as they put this and any other dish over the top. Today was our day and finally got to meat (LOL) the owner Tim and what a great guy and glad to support his locally owned business. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - 3 meat combo double brisket and baby backs beans / Mac n cheese on the side - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Finally! Some good bbq in Boise. I've been to many other cities and had excellent bbq but all the go to's in Boise have always let me down. Either the meat was dry or they never had good sides. This place was very good. We ended up doing an online order and they were speedy about it. We got the multiple platter option with four sides. I'd say of the meats, my favorite was the pulled pork and the ribs. Usually places in Boise can't figure out how to not make these two items dry, but Neighbor Tim's has figured out how to lock in the juices! For sides we got 2 Mac and cheese, beans with brisket, and potato salad with brisket. My family is known for our longtime family recipe of potato salad so it's rare that I find a good tasting one that's similar. Tim's has amazing potato salad. The beans were also good. Mac and cheese had a slightly grainy texture to it for some reason so I can't say it was my favorite. But we will definitely be back! read more

The brisket is fantastic. Thick juicy cuts with perfect smoke ring. I prefer leaner cuts and their brisket had perfect amount of fat right under the bark. Best brisket in Boise. read more

Ordered the brisket and pulled pork. Brisket was good. The pork was soaked in vinager. Told the folks behind the counter that the vinager was so strong it was not edible . The comment back was ya that's the way it's suppose to be . I mentioned that others at my table tasted and all agreed it was not edible. Ya that's the ways it is. People cooking food and not tasting what They'r making. I'll never go back and it's too bad they don't care. I give it a very low rating. read more

The pulled pork was the best I've ever had. The portions were very generous and the service was quick and friendly. I will be back next time I'm in Boise. read more

ordered the beef brisket and mac and cheese, the sauces were extremely flavorful and the brisket was amazing but overall not worth the price for two small slices read more

OMG amazing! I keep going back.I love the brisket with the mustard sauce and the pork with the Kansas BBQ sauce. Both will melt in your mouth. Lots of sides too. read more

Neighbor Tim’s BBQ - Neighbor Tim's brisket, pork, Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This barbecue spot is phenomenon. I've had a lot of barbecue in my life and I'll say Neighbor Tim's is some of the best I've had. Fast and tasty. read more

Bbq isn't anything to write home about.....had the chopped brisket sandwich....brisket was dry and sparse considering the 3" high bun...12+ bucks no side included....overpriced for the quantity and quality.....as an aside doubt the Warehouse will last....so much turnover but what would you expect in Boise with a restaurant pretty much on every corner...who would go to the warehouse.... read more

Best BBQ in the Treasure Valley hands down! Haven't had something from here or the other location that wasn't delicious.

Website says they're open until 9PM. Showed up at 8:10PM and was told they're closed. No remorse. I have this crazy notion that they should be open during their business hours. Guess not. read more

I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was flavorful, tender and filling. It was my second time visiting. I will be going back in the future. Thank you. read more

Employees were friendly. Ribs were dry and not tender. Brisket was burned and super dry. Coleslaw and barbecue sauces tasted like just straight vinegar will not return. And super expensive. Thank you. read more

Very expensive. The pulled pork was pretty awful. It was tender but had no flavor. I needed to douse it in sauce. The brisket was very good with lots of smoke flavor and seasoning, but it was $15 for a half pound. No sides. Yikes. The service was very fast with plenty of seating. The sauce was tasty but good BBQ should not need sauce. read more

1 star not for the food but for how hard it was to make an order at 8th street Boise. Every time you call it goes straight to Goddard st and Goddard st couldn't connect us or give us any way to contact Boise. We ended up eating elsewhere but we've been here before and the food is fantastic.. read more

Loved being able to drive through! Such a cute place and the food was delicious!! Would definitely visit again!

Had the 3 meat platter, brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Liked the brisket and ribs, pork was lacking flavor. The sauces were all not on point, thin and runny. My biggest complaint is the sides. Mac and cheese and baked beans. The Mac had zero flavor and was just mush from overcooking. The beans were straight up out of a can with there kC bbq sauce in it. Terrible. The sides alone are an embarrassment to anyone with a ounce of cooking skill. Won't go back. read more

I came here on a Monday afternoon and didn't have to wait long before I was helped. Both people working there were so friendly and helpful. I got the brisket and potato salad. The brisket was moist, tender and perfectly seasoned. I tried the bbq sauces but the brisket was great as is. I liked the potato salad as well - it wasn't heavy and the potatoes weren't mushy. I would definitely come back here. read more