Based on 28 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
1100 3rd St SE Booth 32, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 573-3190
Website: http://crmidnightsmokerbbq.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
Jeremy Stockdall
I went to the restaurant in newbo on a Saturday as that is the only day you can get ribs. I tried the ribs and brisket with coleslaw. I got the blueberry and house bbq sauce. The ribs were good, some of the better ones in town, with a nice pepper forward flavor but did not overwhelm the meat. I would definitely recommend the ribs and am saddened that you can only get them on a Saturday. The brisket was pretty good with a nice smoky flavor. The meats on their own were good and didn’t really need a sauce. As a certified bbq judge, the brisket was a bit over cooked for my liking as it dried out pretty quickly. I did try the blueberry and it was decent though not my preference. I did enjoy the house bbq sauce and would recommend it as it has a nice kick but not overly spicy. The coleslaw was good as far as coleslaw goes and I would order it again but not something I would go out of my way for. The owners were awesome and very nice people. They had a good set up. I would recommend this place for good bbq with nice friendly people who take pride in their business and their food. This bbq is above average for the area and for most everyone and as a bbq judge, I would recommend anyone to go here as I will be frequenting more often as well. I will update my review when I go back and try the pulled pork and some of the other sides.
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Devin Chapman
Very good brisket and potato salad. Was exactly what I’ve been looking for in town. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Sauces were also very good flavors, but meat wouldn’t even need it just a bonus. Needs some wings and mac and cheese and id be here every day for lunch
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Jason Rogers
Amazing brisket and sauces. (Blueberry BBQ is a must try with brisket).
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Nicholas Becker
Great smoked meats and more amazing sauces! The meat did not need sauce but the sauces were phenomenal! The owner went out of his way to explain all his stuff. All great! We hope he sells his sauces since we live 4 hours away!
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Alexandra Leitaker
The best, by far, BBQ in CR. Maybe the best I’ve had anywhere. Got a full rack of ribs for takeout but sat down to try some before we left NewBo. The meat was so delicious and juicy. Great bark. I’m trying the brisket soon!
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Amy
Some of the best BBQ in CR. Had the pulled pork with blueberry sauce sandwich. Great smoke, not dry. Generous portions. Side of potato salad was really good too.
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Kathryn Standing
The best brisket in Iowa! From Des Moines and I’ve been searching for brisket to compare to North Carolina. I wish we had purchased more, but we will be back. Keep up the good work!!
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Christian Johnson
Absolutely PHENOMENAL. Unfortunately they had run out of everything but the pulled pork and ribs (which is an indication of how good they are, since they’d only started round 11:30). But holy moly it was good. I ended up getting the 1/4 lb sandwich with “not your mama’s potato salad” and tried both the blueberry & vinegar sauces. Both sauces boasted Carolina Reaper, but were still rather mild to me—not to say that took away from the supreme flavour. I’m not typically a potato salad kind of guy, but their’s was fantastic and savory. But above all, the meat was fabulous, perfectly smoked and juicy, absolutely packed with flavour. I cannot rave about this place enough. I will ~definitely~ be back! A MUST visit if you love good barbecue!
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Nikee Woods
Wow. Just wow. Somehow the hubby got lucky stopping by just 30ish minutes until close and brought home ribs, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, and the potato salad. I usually don’t like ANYONES potato salad but my grandmas. Not any more. My hubby doesn’t usually like coleslaw but loved it today. Most importantly let’s talk about the meat. Ribs had a terrific smoke flavor and easily cleaned off the bone. Pulled pork shredded itself as Greg placed it in the Togo box my husband said. Moist and delish. Brisket. I can’t tell you how amazing it was. Don’t sleep on trying this place and know anything you get is going to be absolutely amazing. We try every bbq place we can and this is our new top favorite in CR.
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Jared Adam
IF YOU’RE HUNGRY – Go here! This is by FAR the best BBQ I’ve ever had. I’ve been to BBQ competitions in Texas, KC, and Alabama and this is TOPS. The brisket is UNBELIEVABLE! Sauces are top shelf as well. Be sure to take extra napkins, you’ll need it 🙂
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