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Jellybean and Julia's

4.4 (346 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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JELLYBEAN AND JULIA'S ATMOSPHERE

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Divey
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Bob A.

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!

Baked beans
Missy V.

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.

Brisket fry nachos
Stacy A.

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.

Burger, Mac and cheese and burrito
Hannah A.

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.

Chopped Brisket Sandwich w/ Potato Hotdish
Christofili C.

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

Brisket sandwich
Lindsey S.

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.

Sandwich selection Meat Sweats in foreground & pulled pork sandwich.
Andrew J.

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!

Quesabirria tacos- this is served with more of an aju than a consume. Flavorful but not your traditional tacos. I wish they came with 3
Nicole N.

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.

Dry rub wings with sauce on the side
Micah L.

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.

Brisket Wontons
Karla G.

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.

Inside, bar
Lindsay R.

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.

Emilee K.

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!

Moscow mule
Tippy P.

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.

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