3.5 stars. We came to NewBo to give everyone in our group the opportunity to peruse the different…read morefood kiosks and choose something that each of us wanted. My son spotted the pork tenderloin sandwich, and that clinched the deal for us. Since moving away from Iowa, this is something that is sorely missed. It was a pretty quiet weekday lunch hour when we stopped by. There was only one other customer in front of us, and the friendly gentleman behind the counter took our order and told us that it would be about 8 minutes for our order to be ready. In addition to the tenderloin, we ordered the brisket sammich and some onion rings. We were going to eat well that day. Unfortunately, things seemed to get away from him just a little bit. The people before us had also ordered two tenderloins, but for reasons unclear he only prepared their order instead of breading and frying all three of ours at once. Then some guy from DoorDash or GrubHub showed up to pick up an order, and then he had to stop everything and focus on that pickup. When he returned to the people waiting, the couple in front of us was starting to get a little impatient. He finally took care of them, and turned his attention to ours. Our tenderloin was breaded and put into the fryer. He gave it us, but we had to remind him that we had also ordered the brisket and onion rings, the latter of which he had not put into the fryer. Several minutes later our order was ready, but at this point it was over 20 minutes later. Having said all that, the food was quite good. The brisket was served in thick cuts and was tender and juicy. The tenderloin was also very good, with a nice crispy texture that didn't get soggy. It was served in a basket, and I felt that it would have been better on a plate because the tenderloin is so large that it's hard to get your hands around it when it fills up the entire basket. The onion rings were disappointing, though. I was expecting much more hearty, thick rings, but they were small and somewhat uninspired. Overall, this was a fine meal with just some logistical snags that certainly can be improved upon.

Probably my favorite barbecue sauce in the whole city. The beef brisket was excellent, it had the…read moreright amount of fatty grizzle for good flavor. The pulled pork was good tasting and was served on a quality bun,however it seemed soggy from sitting in the steam table. Don't get me wrong it was still delicious. The cornbread is amazing.

Welp, Had the Saturday Night Beef Ribs. That was one of the best things I have ever tasted. It's…read more$$$$ for BBQ and I got 1.3 lbs of it. Curiosity led me here and CR brought it home. Had I not just had one of the best pieces of meat I have ever had the "Link" special was fantastic. Nice heat, casing snapped, and the flavors of "El Rey" shown through. Had to have some smoked baked beans to even out my stomach and they were great by then selves. Cooked and smoked long enough to have that smoke and thicker/sweeter sauce from the reduction on the Q. Just legit! Restaurant doesn't have any TV's and is served fast casual, but staff are attentive and active filling drinks and beers.

If you haven't visited Midnight Smoker's new (and permanent) location.. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Simply…read moreno one in CR does it like this place. Stopped in for dinner on Saturday and the line was out the door (which consistently stayed that way while I was there for about 60 minutes). Although the line to order (YES, you order your food at the counter and then go sit down) the staff was helpful and kind. If you're a fan of pork belly you MUST go on Saturday, it's only a special on this day. I tried a little of everything and I was blown away by the quality. The best items in my opinion: 1. Smoked Mac and Cheese 2. Pork Belly Sandwich 3. Ribs 4. Pulled Pork You can't go wrong with any of the options though, to be clear. There was one female worker in charge of the dining room and she is AMAZING. Courteous, patient, kind and pretty hilarious too. She was quick to tell us that she can order drinks via her mobile ordering device and we don't need to stand in line again for another drink.. much appreciated since it was SO BUSY! Top notch employee that I look forward to seeing again! The owner was also out in the dining space conversing with guests which is always nice to see. He even offered our table some special sauce not featured (which I don't want to put here because... secret) which was surprising and such a treat. The sauce was amazing, but who's surprised by that? I have been a fan of Midnight Smoker since their location in Newbo and I am so HAPPY this place is not only excelling, but are pushing boundaries and staying true to what they love. I will absolutely be back and I hope everyone has a chance to taste this one-of-a-kind place.

Hiring a food truck from your event is sexy. Having one that is professional and serves up tasty…read moreas you know what bites, well... damnnnn. I reached out to Charles via email and got a timely response. He was upfront on cost-- how much was needed for a down payment and how much his minimum was. The entire planning process was painless. I had an event of about fifty people-- we had a two-hour serving window. Keepin Up With the Jones's food truck came about 90 minutes or so early to prep. The menu we had included: pulled pork, buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken bacon and ranch sandwich, cheeseburger, hamburger and popcorn chicken. Along with fries, baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad as sides. I am not kidding when I say everything that came out was great! Everyone was clean plate club. (And that is saying something. Those are some LEGIT serving sizes but the food was THAT good.) If you want reasonably priced, yummy food-- hire Keepin Up With the Jones's for your next event!

Great pepperjack bacon burger and fries! Perfect lunch!…read moreGreat service with a smile. The price was wonderful as well.

I don't know these guys - just a guest at a wedding. But I know the bride's mom and the morning…read moreafter she said she couldn't have asked for a more caring and careful caterer. They arrived on time, tended to every guest, answering questions, smiling and kept the line moving. Ok so they actually were the fill in caterers. The first crew DOUBLE BOOKED and the bride was told a month before the big day! She heard that Back 40 was just getting started sooooo. The food was fabulous. Burnt tips just right; better brisket than I've had in a while. The sides of Cesar Salad, Mac n Cheese (of course!) and cheesy potatoes were ... so rich! And again... plentiful. People went back for seconds until there was not much left! Nobody walked away hungry. Now I didn't ask price, so that's for you to figure. But my sister in law was happy as a clam as was the bride! Welcome to catering Back 40!

From the owner: Back 40 BBQ is BBQ for you - Not Pretentious, Just Delicious. Reach out to Matt to talk about your…read moreBBQ Catering needs... big or small Back 40 BBQ can help.. Meats: Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken/Wings, Turkey, Ham Sides: Beans, Mac, Party Potatoes, Slaw and more Fixin's: Cowboy Candy (jalapeños); Candy Onions And always experimenting and trying new things... Smoked Meatloaf, BBQ Burritos, Smoked Cream Cheese, Smoked Peppers and soon our own BBQ Sauce. You have an idea reach out to Matt as he is willing try smoking anything..

Been meaning to give this place a try and finally made it. I got my food to go, but the interior…read morewas nice. Not large, kind of homey. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I got the 2 meat plate. Pulled pork and brisket. It was supposed to come with 3 free ribs on Wednesday, but I didn't get them. Kind of disappointed. The pulled pork was good, but I found the brisket a little dry and salty for my taste. The hickory barbecue sauce was very good and the iowa gold was great, a mustard based sauce. I though the Mac and cheese and peach cobbler was very good, although the cobbler was small. The cornbread muffin was amazing. Very moist and sweet. Didn't really need butter or honey.

County line has the best barbecue in town. And I love she is a small business…read more So personal, staff is amazing. We have also used her for catering. Goes above and beyond.

The place to go for Irish Bangers and other great brats and sausages…read more Quality meats at a real butcher shop. Friendly service.

Not the best for a deli sandwich, just fair. Like just what Mom would make to shut you up for…read morelunch. No wow factor just ok at best. So I guess I'm not a big fan of what they offer for lunch.

We, a group of 11, came here on a random weekday night. The place was packed but the staff had no…read moreproblem making room for our group. The waiter took our orders and got our food and drinks out in a timely manner. The food was delicious and the portion size was perfect. NOBODY COMPLAINED!!!! Overall it was a great experience and we all decided to comeback another day!!

Pretty quick service even though they were busy with graduation celebrations. We were seated fast…read more( table for 3). Always great dishes and size. I love their sweet baked potato. I get the toppings on the side (butter, sugary molasses). The chicken is always nice, tender and juicy despite it being a a breast. The ribs were literally falling off the bone tender! So yummy! Oh yea, the rattlesnake bites are delish too!

Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a tiny little gem on first avenue that suffers from lack of customers. As…read moresuch, the staff were extremely attentive and friendly when I went in for a late lunch. The restaurant was clean and tidy while the dining area had that delicious smell of cooking meat that makes you drool. The food was delicious and they heaped the helpings onto my plate. It was just the perfect amount of food for me at that time. The ribs were tender and juicy, the burnt ends had a nice caramelized char, the potato was cooked well, and my corn was sweet as pie. If you haven't tried Bandana's before I highly recommend it

I usually love Bandanas when I eat there. Here's my Yelp offer to go. I paid extra for an…read moreturkey...it didn't come with the butter I requested. I'm so sad today.

A no-frills food truck in a weird, but easy to find location. They have a handful of tables and…read morechairs on the lawn in front. Service was friendly and very quick. Prices are reasonable. The sandwich portions are generous and come with a small side portion and sliced pickles. The pulled pork comes without sauce and when we went, they only had spicy and blackberry sauce. As far as flavor, we agreed the pork was kinda dry but okay. I had the blackberry sauce, which I found runny and not so flavorful. My boyfriend had the spicy and said it was good, but the kick lingered in his mouth. My coleslaw was weak too. Overall, the location is perfect for this kind of meal. It's a reasonable price for what you get - sandwich, side, and drink. Probably great for local lunches, but we wouldn't go out of our way.

Chubbs BBQ is a fairly new food truck in the Marion area and overall I must say I'm impressed…read more They are quick, well priced and consistent. The meat has a great smokey flavor and is very tender. The baked beans have quickly become a favorite and the coleslaw is a close second. They offer huge sandwiches which include 6 oz. meat, one side and a drink for $7.50 or larger platters for around $11. They never keep me waiting long and they have many BBQ sauces to choose from including some interesting ones such as cherry habanero and blackberry. They are usually located around the corner of 7th Ave. and 44th St. in Marion behind Arnold's motor supply. So if you find yourself in the area around lunchtime it's definitely worth the stop!

Great food, best smoked food around, juicy smoked pulled pork, the meat was delicious, smoked…read morehotdogs were a hit with the kids

From the owner: Rudy Blues BBQ has been proudly serving the Cedar Rapids area since 2016! Open Monday, Wednesday, &…read moreFridays, come join us for fresh BBQ made daily. Now booking for graduation parties and weddings as well. Call for details!