Evansdale, Iowa

Smoke
is
Our Language

Low and slow since day one. Real wood-fired barbecue, made the way it should be — patient, honest, and unforgettable.

Smoker grill with smoke rising at Jim's Barbeque

Our Story

Built on patience,
served with pride

Jim's Barbeque wasn't born from a cookbook or a food truck trend. It was built in a backyard, with a secondhand smoker, hickory wood, and the kind of stubborn belief that good things can't be rushed.

What started as weekend gatherings for friends and family grew into something the whole neighborhood began showing up for. The ribs. The brisket that falls apart at a glance. The burnt ends that nobody comes back without ordering a second plate of.

Today, we're still doing exactly what we did that first summer — slow-smoking over real wood, making our own rubs and sauces from scratch, and treating every guest like they pulled up a chair to our table.

10+

Years of low & slow

100%

Real wood fire

3

House rubs & sauces

The Experience

Not fast food.
Not fast anything.

Barbeque can't be hurried. We know that. That's why we don't advertise quick service — we advertise good service, done right. Every cut gets the time it needs over the fire.

Our dining room is simple: checkered tablecloths, cold drinks, and the kind of smell that makes you forget what you were doing before you walked in. Whether you're grabbing a quick plate to go or pulling up for a proper sit-down meal, you're in the right place.

Real Wood Fire

Post oak and hickory only. No liquid smoke shortcuts.

Slow & Steady

10 to 14 hours. We close when we're done, not before.

Made with Care

House rubs, from-scratch sides, zero shortcuts.

Community First

Your neighbors, your table. That's the whole idea.

Smoke rising from the barbecue pit
Warm dining room interior at Jim's Barbeque
BBQ rub and smoking wood chips
Plated barbecue with sides

Visit Us

Come find us

Hours & Location

Address

1708 Newell St

Evansdale, IA 50707-4106

Hours

Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

1708 Newell St, Evansdale, IA 50707

Hungry? Good.

We're right here on Newell St. Pull in, call ahead, or just show up — we'll have something smoking just for you.

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