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See our dining team's picks for best BBQ, brunch, burger, food truck, Greek, French, Mexican, kid-friendly, and more.
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Famous Dave's
Several metro locations, 952-294-1300
Dave's is the local go-to for family-friendly barbeque. Featuring hickory-smoked St. Louis-style spare ribs, Texas beef brisket, oven-roasted chicken, and homemade side dishes and desserts.
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Scott Ja-Mama's Hot B-B-Q
3 Diamond Lake Rd. W., Mpls.; 612-823-4450
Scott Woolsey's teeny six-seat storefront can be easily missed if you aren't careful. Woolsey employs no smoker, just a hot grill and a deft touch with chicken and baby back ribs he chars to perfection. Delivery after 5.
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Q-fanatic
180 Miller Rd., Champlin; 763-323-6550
Up Champlin way, Q-fanatic cranks out scratch barbecue cooking. The menu pairs a variety of thick homemade sauces with slow-roasted meats and offers many sides. Check out the Cabin Packs on your way to the lake.
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Big Daddy's BBQ
625 University Ave., St. Paul; 651-222-2516
Big Daddy smokes up the neighborhood in the best way possible. This BBQ is some of the best in either town; the Flintstone beef ribs are reason enough to join the line that forms each weekend.
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Baker's Ribs
8019 Glen Ln., Eden Prairie; 952-942-5337
This cafeteria-style Texas BBQ joint makes its own cast-iron wood smokers. The majority of the meats are good, but Baker's bests are its spareribs, sausage links, and a thin but winning barbecue sauce.
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Ted Cook's 19th Hole BBQ
2814 E. 38th St., Mpls.; 612-721-2023
A giant iron smoker and grill and the imperious gaze of the pit masters dominate this small takeout-only eatery. Cook's cherry-and-hickory-smoked spare ribs, chicken, and rib tips shouldn't be missed, nor should the sweet-hot glazy sauce that is a must for heat freaks.
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Rooster's BBQ Deli
979 Randolph Ave., St. Paul; 651-222-0969
This tiny brick barbecue house has a serious foodie following, maybe because of the wicked heat that results from the combination of its pepper rub and signature sauce. The pulled-pork sandwich, slathered in the unique, fragrant sauce, is as good as barbecue gets.
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Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
1933 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-871-8969
Those who would like to enjoy barbecue without feeling like they are eating in a shack, please report to Rudolphs. Barbecued ribs and chicken are specialties, as is coleslaw. But its the soft and tender pulled pork that earns notoriety.
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Cap's Grille
5000 Hiawatha Ave., Mpls.; 612-722-2277
This casual café close to the LRT features some of the area's best barbecue: apple-wood-smoked spare ribs, chicken, and beef brisket.
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C & G's Smoking Barbecue
4743 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-825-3400
This counter-service barbecue joint gets props for its down-home atmosphere and smokehouse cooking. The menu offers ribs, chicken, fish, and sandwiches along with wings and sides.
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