We stopped here thinking it was a restaurant, but it's actually a small-town grocery store with a…read moreBBQ corner selling a few to-go items. The BBQ smelled great, but the food options were limited. As for the grocery side, selection was about what you'd expect in a small town--basic staples and a few local products, but not a wide variety. Staff was polite, but it wasn't quite what we were looking for when we stopped.

We try to stop in when we're in the area. They are only open 9-12 on Sundays. The omelette patties…read moreare good. These are hashbrowns, egg and sausage ground into a patty. I also like the Hawaiian beef sticks. The prices of brats really have gone up in price, and you must read labels as practically everything has monosodium glutinate (MSG) in it. Yuck! We like the strawberry, blueberry and apple bread by the register as its good toasted or made into French toast. They also have a location in Wadena. Disappointing as Chorizo is only in sausage link form. Most people like it bulk like hamburger.

best hot lunches in wadena for sure. walked in and out with a hot lunch in less than 5 minute…read more great food, real food. thank you guys for caring about what the community eats.

Great service great food thank you quality and good nice owner homeown business smoked brisketread more

Delicious BBQ! Service was quick and food was excellent. The ribs were our favorite by far, the…read moremeat was so flavorful and fell right off the bone. Appreciated that they precut them for us! Pork, chicken and brisket sandwiches all good. Coleslaw and beans were delicious!

So good!!! The ribs were perfectly cooked/ cut , so perfect for sharing. The beans and coleslaw…read moredefinitely homemade flavors. Service was quick. We also had the chicken ( fabulous), brisket (yummy) and pulled pork (great) I have no negatives!! Went to a park close by for a BBQ picnic. Can't wait to go back!!!

This is an awesome meat locker! Full-service processing plus delicious meat sticks, sausage,…read moresteaks, chops, etc. Downtown Backus off the Paul Bunyan Trail, nice ambiance!

Excellent bacon, filets & marinated pork chops. The owners are so friendly & welcoming. Will stop…read moreby for our meat needs before every vacation.

Bottom Line: Same excellent food & customer service as when…read moreJr's No. 19 BBQ were located at Crosslake American Legion. This is the best BBQ I've found in the lake region of the north woods or anywhere else in the state for that matter. Their U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Company desserts are not to be missed. Top Line: Dine-in dinner at Jr's "new digs" in the old Brick House Pizza building in Brainerd delivered well smoked meats, tasty sides, and wondrous desserts. Decor is tasteful and a solid step or three above most BBQ or pizza joints. Subdued color palette, spacious seating, and stone fireplace contributed to casual laid-back ambiance. Space was easily quiet enough for casual conversation, since most folks were doing take out orders & not populating the tables or booths. My dining partner had the chopstick chicken salad of romaine lettuce, Mandarin orange sections, tomatoes, walnuts, & chow mein noodles topped with lots of grilled chicken & an Asian dressing. Portion was generous, to say the least. I ordered a smoked brisket plate with a couple sides of choice (baked beans & cole slaw for me), oversized dinner bun, & their great BBQ sauce. Iced sweet tea came with refills. I split the house baked bun to make a brisket sandwich. Owner felt brisket was over cooked (which I didn't detect), so was generous to add a couple bones of their delightful pork ribs as compensation. Special cred for the puffy bun! Very light & tender interior of brioche weight, while having a toothsome texture. But the slightly crusty top and bottom easily handled my heavy handedness with BBQ sauce to keep the sandwich intact, even when drenched with the tangy slightly sweet sauce. Brisket was distinctly smoked & literally fall apart tender. Even the bark on the burnt ends parts of the portion were pliable & toothy (vs dried out & crunchy). There was plenty of brisket for the sandwich & a bit more. Ribs, plus leftover sides, came home for lunch tomorrow. Sides were solid on taste & texture. Cole slaw was crispy & well loaded with somewhat tame dressing. Bowl of beans had bits of smoked meat (brisket?) intermingled with the tasty beans. Portions of both were generous, which seems to be a repeating theme with Jr's. Dessert cheesecake was substantial while the filling had a surprisingly light texture for something with that much heft. The lightness kept it from weighing you down after a full meal. Flavor from my Caramel Chocolate Macchiato cheesecake punched well above its weight & remained impactful to the last bite. The dominant coffee flavor ran strong but didn't overwhelm the chocolate crumb crust completely. Nice balance! Their cookies at 2-for-a-buck are a "steal of the century" contender due to the very low cost for chocolate chip cookies with a butter rich & complex flavor profile that has some unusual notes coming into play. So if you're in the Brainerd area on vacation or attending a BIR event check out the gang at Jr's No. 19 BBQ at the old Brick House Pizza location for some great BBQ and cheesecake. If you're a pizza fiend or in need some baked goods, they may still be your huckleberry du jour.

Brisket plate was a small portion and a little dry. Will not come back…read more Overpriced for what it is and nothing special.

A hidden gem! We had the Rib basket w/ fries & coleslaw and BLT w/ Tots... the food tasted…read moreamazing! Super friendly staff and great service.

Ribs weren't fresh but rather frozen or refrigerated and warmed before serving…read more At least the last time I was there the restroom was filthy. They should hang a sign stating "We aim to please. You aim too please!" With that you can imagine what it smelled like.

You may ask yourself why is a vegetarian reviewing a butcher shop. Well the answer is I didn't have…read morea choice but to stop in because I was on a trip with a bunch of colleagues. But I am very glad that I did. I do occasionally eat fish, so I did pick up a packet of smoked salmon. But it was also really pleased to see the variety of selection of non-meat products. If you were heading up north and needed stuff for charcuterie on the boat, you could definitely stop here. My colleagues had packed a cooler and bought an assortment of fresh and frozen meat, which they insisted some of the best in Minnesota. Given how much meat they like to eat, that's saying a lot. It's just off the highway when you're heading up on Highway 10. If you like meat or smoked fish you really should stop in.

Amazing selection and scents. Huge meat counter and many option of everything very convenient off…read morethe highway= we will be back.

Food was great. I had the brisket, very tender. They have 3 sauces mild, spicy and hot. The…read morespicy was good. My dining companion had the bbq chicken, it was tasty. The potato salad was good but the beans were outstanding. The place is family owned and staffed. They were very friendly and obviously are living out their dream. Highly recommend!

Can't believe I haven't been here before. New favorite spot in Aitkin! Meat was juicy, buns were…read morewarm and buttery, side sauces were excellent, mac and cheese was creamy. Great prices and superb local hospitality. The breakfast menu sounds fantastic!! No notes!