My bf and I have been touring the food scene in the area, and we ended up finding jellybean. Its definitely got amazing food. The ribs fall apart at the touch of them. The waitress brought us a sample of the brisket, not our first choice in meat, but omg it was amazing. read more

When I tell you I ascended to godly hood when eating at this place I mean it. It has become a regular place that I take my Grandpa and he also enjoys and he complains about everything but not this place. Service is friendly and gets your food quick. My favorite is the pulled pork sandwich and the fries are seasoned to the gods: amazing. Also every inch of this place is covered in interesting decore my fav is the sticker wall. read more

We've been coming to JJ's since the Anoka location and continue to visit at least once a week because the food is genuinely that good. That's why it's disappointing to see the overall experience decline since the move to Coon Rapids. The biggest issue isn't the food let's be honest, it's the atmosphere and management. During several visits, we've overheard employees openly venting about work, management, and how unhappy they are. As customers, it's uncomfortable to hear so much negativity while we're trying to enjoy a meal, and it makes it seem like there are larger issues behind the scenes. We've also observed inconsistent professionalism from some staff members on more than one occasion, we observed an employee handling work without first washing their hands after eating then go sit tables, which was concerning. The experience is incredibly inconsistent. Some visits are fantastic with great service, quick wait times, and a fun atmosphere. Other visits feel chaotic, disorganized, and lacking leadership. You can tell the staff is stressed, and unfortunately, that spills over into the customer experience. We're leaving this review because we truly like this restaurant and want it to succeed. We hope ownership takes an honest look at the culture and day to day operations, because the food deserves the same quality of service and management. read more

Best BBQ in the Twin Cities? My barbecue-loving friend from Austin, TX thinks it has earned that title. This is a very beer-soaked-wood-smelling classic barbecue joint that I can confidently recommend to anyone with a passion for this type of menu. I got the Cuban Sandwich and my friend got the PB&J Brisket Sandwich, and we both loved ours. The pulled pork on my Cuban was SOOOO tasty, and the side of mac & cheese I got really surprised me with its homemade quality. I also got an iced coffee which I loved - Smoked Iced Coffee that tasted great. This would be a five-star review if there weren't a 50-minute wait between ordering and food delivery. It was lunchtime on a Sunday, true, but it looked like a manageable amount of people. This might have been a one-time situation, so if other Yelp reviews aren't mentioning it then you probably won't have the same problem. The only other thing is to note the prices, which are above average (my Cuban Sandwich was $20). One does tend to pay a price for good barbecue, though, and I must reiterate that this isn't just "pretty good for Minnesota". This food is GOOD. Check out the section on their website where they lovingly describe their food philosophy in passionate detail. NOTE - they recently updated their hours. They are open every day until at least 10pm. They have a stage and it looks like you'll be able to catch some music if you time it right. There are lots of reasons to check this place out! read more

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The place has a nice laid back feel. They were packed the night I was in. My server was good and the food was fast. The sandwich had several big chunks of fat. I don't find that pleasant. The brisket had great flavor. The Mac and cheese was creamy, it had a cheese sauce. The baked beans were delicious my favorite thing. read more

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I was excited to try this place based on their story online; their site talks about using locally sourced ingredients and making everything in house. For some reason, I envisioned a lovely country diner but was surprised that this place had more dive bar vibes. Everyone who works here was very nice and helpful. Overall, the flavors were pretty good. However, I am taking a star off for a couple of reasons: 1. The portion sizes weee uncomfortable too big; I got the brisket fries as my main and it was like 4 people worth of food and way too much cheese sauce. 2. They don't have a kids menu and they don't have any basic options; we were charged $8 for a very basic and plain waffle which is kind of ridiculous. 3. The Mac and cheese was luscious and creamy but wayyy too salty!! Overall, love the concept of this place but I would recommend adding some smaller and lighter menu options. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Brisket fry nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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Great smoked Brisket and love when they have live music playing for free entertainment! Nice family owned business and everyone is usually pretty friendly. read more

Jellybean and Julia's is a great place to stop by and try some amazing barbecue. This burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had! The restaurant has a fun atmosphere and staff are friendly. They offer a variety of specials daily and are always trying new innovative ideas. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Burger, Mac and cheese and burrito - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

This place was busy and does not have much elbow room. The tables are fairly small and close together so just be aware for the size of your party. Food was decent... thought most dishes lacked flavor for me to say it was "good BBQ." Portion sizes are massive for the meats. The cornbread fritter was actually very delicious and delicate ($1 each one but I had to try...glad I did). - Service was great (Molly was very attentive and kind to us)! - Large parking lot - $25 per person for 1 alcoholic drink and a filling meal read more

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Came to try the smash burger but my stomach took me on a different direction. Went with the brisket sandwich and mac and cheese on the side. We also split an order of whole wings. There are so many sauce choices. I went with the trinity for my sandwich which was great. For the wings we got the Carolina one. Also good. Mustard based as you would expect. Inside had a stage but no music on Sunday. There was also a large patio that wasn't open on a beautiful afternoon. Still have to go back for the burger but would return for the bbq if I was close. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Tried out the new location as my last visit was in the OG in Anoka. Pleasantly surprised at the new spacious dining & bar area. I had the Meat Sweats sandwich w/ cole slaw side & partner had the pulled pork sandwich w/ fries as the side. My sandwich did make me sweat in a good way...delicious! Partner's sandwich was devoured; however the fries were overly seasoned. The waitress was nice to bring out some fresh hot unseasoned fries. Thank you! Atmosphere inside was great & approaching the front door we enjoyed the waft of smoked meat! Drink menu is just right offering a solid selection on hard liquor, beer, & N/A options. Live band option on select days...the elevated stage reminds me of a roadhouse without the chicken wire barrier! read more

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This place moved from anoka to coon rapids and the new space has plenty of free parking! The service was VERY good! Very personable! Even after we paid and were just chatting, the server came back to refill our waters! The vibe was a very dive, hole in the wall. They have a stage for live music but on the Saturday night we went, there was no music, bummer :( The food: Things are served a la cart. So sides are extra. The meats here are good! The brisket was a bit fatty but still very tasty! The pulled pork and smash burger were delicious! And the quesabirria tacos were flavorful but served with more of an aju than a consume. I also wish you got 3 and not 2 for the order. Overall my boyfriend and I enjoyed this place and would recommend it. read more

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Great food and the service from Nancy was amazing. She is attentive and very knowledgeable about menu. The food is stupidly good. Prices are a little high with smaller portions. But all in all. A good meal for sure. read more

Was craving some wings and someone suggested this place. Small restaurant with own parking lot. Just walked in and got seated, they did have a pretty big bar area too. Staff was fine, ordered dry rub wings with a bunch of sauce on the side, sausage and cornbread fritters. Everything came out fast and hot! Wings super crispy on the outside and still very juicy. Dry rub didnt have a ton of flavor, but still tasty and sauces were petty good, definitely suggest that. Sausage was good and didnt know what to expect from the cornbread fritters but I liked them even though they were harder than expected. Pricing wasn't bad at all for what I got. Overall decent experience, I'd go back and try some of their brisket next time. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Dry rub wings with sauce on the side - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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We visited the area for a few days and wete trying out local eateries. This one had a catchy name so we chose here to eat lunch. The menu was full of burgers and BBQ choices. We had the brisket won tons for a starter, very good and different. Our meal was the chicken strawberry rhubarb sandwich that was the special and the cherry gouda burger. Both sandwiches were excellent. The chicken was freshly cut and fried and the sourdough bread was nicely toasted and tasty. The service was good but only appeared to have one server working. She was quick with service even though she had several tables to tend. The restaurant is very casual with a bar vibe. Most of the tables are high top. I most likely will not be in this area again, but if I were to visit again, this stopped is on my list. read more

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This is such a fun place. It's got an eclectic BBQ, bar, pull tab vibe going. I love the fun decor including the dinosaur/alien/cowboy mural on the back wall. The customer service was great and the BBQ smells so enticing! We sat inside but they do have an outdoor patio too. My son and I shared the nachos with pulled pork and topped it off with some mild BBQ sauce, although it wasn't needed because the verde and queso sauce was delicious on its own. Man that BBQ sauce is good though! Better than most places. It's got a nice peppery flavor to it. The tortilla chips were thin and crispy which I love plus they were seasoned! The toppings were super yummy and the pulled pork was so tender and juicy. I plan to come back multiple times because there are several things on the menu I'd like to try. read more

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This is one of the better burger places around the cities. The french fries are terrific as well. The service is alway great, with friendly stay. Love this place! read more

The ribs were just OK they were very meaty, but we're very mushy. The side three ordered were very small, but fairly priced. I've only been there once Service was good. We definitely gonna go back and I would recommend the restaurant. read more

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had! We drove over an hour to get here and every bite was so worth it. Highly recommend! read more

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I finally had the opportunity to stop by and try the food. Drove past this restaurant so many times. This place is always busy. The parking lot is full. We arrived during the dinner rush, there was a band setting up to perform. Huge bar in the middle of the restaurant. We ordered the giant chicken wings and some of the bbq items. They are more on the savory side than sweet. You can always ask for the different sauces they offer. Right by the door was the pull tabs and patio was full as well. I think they have daily happy hour, it's just $1 - $3 off appetizers and special price drinks. read more

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I was there on a Wednesday night in late October. They had a blues night with guest participation. The music was awesome. The barbecue was great. We liked everything we had. Good drink drinks good service good venue. I will definitely be back. read more

We saw this online and it looked like some interesting barbecue. Really good ratings. It's a fun place. Definitely a restaurant bar atmosphere. Plenty of seating. They have room for a band, but no one was playing while we were there. You could hear fine. Our server Sam was great. She took good care of us and made sure we liked our food. My husband had the brisket sandwich and thought it was delicious. I had the PB&J brisket and it was amazing. Fries were good. They are a little spicy with a Spice blend sprinkled on them, but not too hot. The beans were good. They are not sweet beans. They are savory beans but very good. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - PB&J brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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Great vibes!! Went here when there was a blues concert and it was awesome also went here for initial trivia Thursday and it was pretty fun! Service was good and good was satisfactory! Enjoyed the sandwiches the most! read more

Have to say, I wasn't a fan. Came here for father's day.. had a bit of a wait which was to be expected. When we were finally sat, I was thuroughally disappointed. For all thy hype this place has been getting, I expected so much more. It feels like it was just thrown together with whatever discarded furniture Denny's left behind when they did their remodels. I was also afraid for when they might decide to do live music.. the stage was very janky looking and the thought of being sat at one of the tables right in front of it and the state of my ear drums afterword.. but I digress.. Wanted to try the meats that everyone talks so highly of, so I got a half pound of the brisket as did my friend next to me. The others got the pork. The friend next to me was up visiting from TX and knows her BBQ.. this wasn't it. The brisket was bland and dry. The pulled pork was better than the brisket but still didn't help me to understand why people go so nuts over this place. The hashbrowns were good but forgetable, and the cornbread ball thing was dry. I'll give this place another try just in case this was a one-off, and maybe this time I'll get some clean silverware? read more

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It was my first time being at the new location. They now have a much needed space and the food is as good as ever. You could never go wrong with their BBQ. Service was on point as always. This is a must try place. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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Jellybean and Julia's is an occasional place for us. Both the breakfast and dinner menus are good, having mostly pleasing meals. I especially like the huge chicken tender appetizer, as it is deliciously seasoned, as well as the lovely banana pudding. The food comes out decently quickly, and a lot of the waitresses are super sweet. I'd recommend! read more

Food was great. Everything was cooked well and service was amazing and fast . Dishes where clean and everything was top tier

Went here on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Staff could not have been any friendlier and our server (Nancy) was awesome and walked us through the menu and pointed out some of her favorites. I had the chopped brisket sandwich with Mac and cheese and it was fantastic. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich with fries and she said it was also fantastic. The walls are plastered with stickers and other hangings and one wall has a pretty cool mural painting. If you are looking for great BBQ, you must try this place. read more

We had to dine-in one more time in the Anoka location before they closed on Feb 25th and moved to Coon Rapids. Sis and I were looking for a "fish fry" for Friday dinner, and I happened to stumble across their social media post of their fish n chips special. So 2 birds, 1 stone. We haven't been back since they expanded the dining room, and it was a nice improvement. More tables, more space between tables, same ambiance. Sis got the fish special. Fish was flaky, falling apart once the batter was cut through. Came with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Sis said they both had chipolte smokiness. She was not a fan; she prefers standard tartar sauce and zippy slaw. I saw on their chalkboard menu at the front door that they had a Shrimp Po Boy. I liked the bread it came on, mix of chewy and toasted. Most of the flavor came from the remoulade sauce. Coleslaw added a crunch against the soft shrimp. Came with a side of French fries (I added salt) and pickled red onions and yummy hamburger pickle chips. The pickles were my favorite part. So glad they weren't bread n butter or zesty. Staff was friendly and worked together as a team. Between 2 waitresses, everything was ordered, delivered, and bill paid with ease. read more

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My last time here was probably my last time here. The brisket was the driest brisket I've ever had. In the pictures, you can see that the tissue between the meat fibers has been completely cooked away. The pulled pork was equally dry. The jalapeno sausage and potato casserole were great. The sauce on the side was served ice cold, which was unappetizing. I ordered a Lone Star and the can was filthy. There was a flake of something on the tab that looked like it had fallen out of someone's nose. While we tried to flag down the waitress for a glass, we were completely ignored and had to go to the bar ourselves for a glass. We somehow ended up in the waitress's blind spot and it took quite a long time to get our check and get out. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Brisket cooked until the muscle fibers are separating and falling apart. - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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Tried the heart attack at the last location in Anoka! Very unique and delicious food! Can't wait to experience their Coon Rapids location!

I cannot in good faith give Jellybean and Julia's anything other than one star, in fact if I could give it zero I would. We arrived at 6:45, there was live music inside and we were sat outside by a waitress. At 7:10 we finally got menus. It started to get dark and eventually around 7:18 we again flagged her over to order. There was four of us, and we ordered a ton of sides and three types of meat (pulled pork, brisket and ribs) and a brisket wonton app. Besides it taking another 30/35 minutes to get our food we never got refills. I watched the table next to us get service after service from a gentlemen that they clearly knew, he apologized for the smallest things, comped a portion of their meal and offered a free dessert. All of the tables round us came, ate and left before we had our food. I wouldn't order a single thing again, I would bet my life that the brisket wontons were pulled work but whatever, mostly bbq sauce and some shredded cheese with a hint of meat. The mac and cheese and hashbrowns seemed off, like a spicyness with no head, I can't explain it. At this point it's completely dark and the light outside is going on and off. We had to ask for our check twice and by the time we left it was almost6 830. I have no idea what happened but we wont be back. read more

Oh my gosh, we love this place!! They have the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had at a restaurant, and it's served with brisket!! It's a huge portion and the next time I'm there I'll be ordering it as my entree (not the app it was listed as!). The brisket matches were delicious, a lil spicy and wonderfully cheesy! The smoked Gouda cherry jam burger was also a hit with plenty of flavor! The service was very fast, the flavored iced teas were great (I did ask for a lil more of the flavored syrup, and it was perfect!), and the bathroom was clean. I'd 1000% recommend this place to others since it's mine and my fiancés fav BBQ joint ever (and we've been to KC and TN for BBQ!). Oh, and did I mention they don't use seed oils? This place is definitely striving for healthy eating out perfection! read more

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10/10! Top of the MN BBQ list for sure. I totally recommend the smoked full wings (with a side of house made blue cheese or ranch) with the Tennessee Hot dry rub. . The smoked prime rib french dip was out of this world. Tender smokey meat, soft but crusty bread, delicious! Fries on the side were crispy and seasoned and delicious with the blue cheese sauce. Hubby had the Mac and cheese brisket and said it was the best brisket in MN he's found. (And honestly the portion sizes are enormous even for the appetizers). Can't wait to go back. And before I forget, service was spectacular as well. Might be our new fav dining out spot. read more

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This is a quaint little place with interesting things hanging all over the wall. Nice, casual vibe. My two favorite barbecue items are pork ribs and brisket. Sadly, for me, they were out of ribs. We must've just missed them because I saw somebody at a nearby table was eating some. It seems like this is a common thing at smaller barbecue places. The customer shouldn't have to suffer for poor planning... I decided on the "Meat Sweats Sandwich" which is brisket, pulled pork, housemaid hot link, bacon jam, cheddar cheese. They were also out of hot link, so I got to experience a modified version of the sandwich. Honestly, it wasn't that great, it was too salty and the brisket was tough. It seem to be mostly the outside crust of the brisket. For $22, I had higher expectations. The coleslaw side dish was pretty generic and tasted as if it had been sitting in the refrigerator for a while. The pulled pork was pretty good, but the highlight was the hash brown hot dish, which was very good. I would maybe give this place another try if I lived in town, but it wouldn't be high on my list. read more

Jellybean and Julia's - Meat Sweats Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

One thing I've learned about BBQ is that each place has its fanatics and that is certainly true about this spot. Some of the five star reviews are obviously written by fans, friends, or people who have never eaten anywhere else (sarcastic humor there) The new location is larger than the previous one, but with the addition of a bar it just means people are taking up tables and parking spots for the sake of drinking - this can make finding a table around meal time difficult. Overall the meats are good and moist. What irks me about this barbecue spot is that you have to request sauce and they only bring a small plastic cup of one type - the server denied my request to try one of each. They only have 3 sauces here, so I don't understand why they are prudes about it. I prefer places where the sauce is in bottles on the table and you can smother your meat to your heart's content. With the above comment about the bar, the servers are busy running beers so if you need more sauce or the silverware they previously forgot, it takes a while to get noticed over the Shiner Bock drinkers. The Tater Tot Hot Dish is a mysterious scoop of deliciousness that looks nothing like any "hot dish" I've ever seen before. Another unique menu item are the cornbread fritters with jalapeño jelly. They are very good and the blend of sweet and hot was an unexpected palate pleaser. We'll certainly be back... but we're not rushing back. read more

This is a place that's close to my heart! Minnesota local family runs and owns it! The bbq is soooooo good! The Mac and cheese is out of this world! My favorite is the bbq brisket mac & cheese with bbq on the side! Yummm! Oh and live music! Can't get any better than that! read more

Not impressed with the food and less impressed with the service. I got the 12oz smoked prime rib. It tasted like smoke seasoning not from a smoker there was no smoke ring at all just an overpower smoke marinade. It was expensive and they padded the bill as well they charged me extra for several things I didn't order like a loaded baked potato for $3 which I told the I didn't order that in fact I would have ordered it without bacon I didn't even eat it. read more

I've frequented J&J's for years since they started in the Anoka strip mall. Their food is great and love the atmosphere! Even after moving to a larger location, they still often fill up and have a wait! It's just that good. The only "bad" thing I've had at J&J's was the French dip on special. I am a self proclaimed French dip connoisseur, but this one had a very difficult to describe taste. Almost tasted like how you would expect a cows breath to smell? Idk, super odd... Their burgers are fantastic and the heart attack sandwich is super good! read more

Surprisingly good. The ribs were 5/5. As was the mac and cheese. The brisket sandwich was tough and dry. Overall, good service and nice ambiance. read more