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Willie Rays Q Shack

4.5 (27 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Some of the best pulled pork I've ever eaten!! Can't wait to come back when we are in Cedar Rapids again!

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Great food. Great people. Love that Q. Haven't had the brisket yet but if it's anything like the ribs, it oughta be good!

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Great food great quality of meat great barbecue sauce great seasonings I'm not too crazy

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The pulled pork was good but tasted like it had been sitting a while.

$8 Pulled Pork Sandwich

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Smoke'n BBQ Pitts - From Hooves to Feathers, It's All In The Smoke

Smoke'n BBQ Pitts

4.3(3 reviews)
4.5 mi

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.

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Chubbs BBQ - Combo Sandwich ( 3oz. Pulled Pork, 3oz. Brisket )

Chubbs BBQ

4.8(10 reviews)
3.7 mi

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!

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CR Midnight Smoker BBQ

CR Midnight Smoker BBQ

4.8(31 reviews)
4.4 mi

There bbq is absolutely the best in town hands down there specialty sausages are to die forread more

With the road construction it took me three tries to actually get there...TomTom loses to Android…read moreand GoogleMap! Anyway, once I made it there and saw the big smokers out front with the wood stacked alongside I was encouraged... once I made it inside the smells had me convinced me I had made a good decision. Large menu board above where your order is taken is self explanatory and very clear. Service was friendly and outstanding as one progresses through the ordering and payment stages and they "assembled" my Pulled Pork Burger before my eyes. A good sized burger in it's right then topped with some succulent Pulled Pork, pickles, and two sauces (the Harmony and Havana Moon I believe). I wasn't sure about the sauce combo until the first bite...amazing! The combination of sweet and zesty is deeeeelicious. I also ordered up the Brisket Eggrolls which were amazing in their own right...I sampled all four of the CR Midnight BBQ sauces by dipping the eggroll into each one alternately. Along with the Harmony (which is, dare I say) a more traditional style sweet sauce and the Havana Moon (a Cuban inspired Mustard sauce (my favorite paired up with the Pulled Pork) are a duo of sauces that surprised me at how much I liked them.....a Blueberry and a Peach version..outstanding sauces!! I left ordering a 3 Meat Combo to go so I can enjoy a meal tonight with the Mrs as she was unable to make the trip with me today as I was in town on business. I'll add to my review later...I'm sure more positive words and pictures will be upcoming! The "at home" pics aren't quite as good...the food however was just as delicious! The 3 Meat combo (plus 3 ribs) consisted of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, and Brisket as well as the aforementioned ribs. The meats were all top notch smokey and flavorful...the Brisket is some of the best I've had in quite awhile. The sides I've tried were the Mac & Cheese and the Baked Beans. Mac&Cheese was very well executed and the Baked Beans side was good but just a bit on the spicy side for us. I highly recommend making a trip to CR Midnight Smoker BBQ, negotiate the road construction and enjoy some amazing food, friendly folks and a casual atmosphere!

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District CR

District CR

4.1(25 reviews)
4.3 mi

Had a nice meal before a Paramount show. Super location. Food was good. Felt awful for our waiter-…read moreit was only him with all the tables. It took 40 minutes to get our food which gave us only minutes to eat to walk to the show. He was so busy- I never did get ketchup. We had to ask for our bill and payed when he brought the food. It wasn't his fault but made our night a bit more stressful

I visited The District CR in downtown Cedar Rapids during a recent business trip and had an overall…read moreenjoyable experience. First impressions were a bit confusing--the entrance makes you feel like you're walking into an office building. There's a door to the right with signage for what seems to be a sister bar that's only open on limited nights, but the actual restaurant is straight back. Once inside, the space is large and open, with plenty of room between tables and a sizable bar area. I sat at the bar and learned about their Whiskey Wednesday specials, which included several types of Old Fashioneds and whiskey flights. While it sounded intriguing, I opted not to partake. They also offer daily drink special themes. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Cajun, Italian, and American fare. I went with the Cacio e Pepe with Elephant Ear (Orcchiette) pasta, and added shrimp along with a half wedge salad as a premium side. The pasta itself was delicious--perfectly cooked with a rich, peppery flavor. However, I wish the server had mentioned that the shrimp was Cajun-seasoned. While great on its own, it slightly overpowered the pasta. The wedge salad was a bit of a letdown--the lettuce was watery, which diluted the overall flavor. The dish also came with garlic bread, which was yummy. Service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. Unfortunately, it was hard to get a real read on the restaurant's vibe because it was pretty empty on a Wednesday night.

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