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Blue Barn BBQ is your favorite, local barbeque restaurant in Cedar Falls, Iowa featuring slow roasted meats cooked over an open fire, as well as hand crafted sauces and sides. Whether you are looking to feed just one, or an army, BBBBQ is ready to serve your needs.
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Address: 623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 214-7436
Website: http://www.bluebarnbbq.com/
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Reviews
Marcy Delarm
We are from out of town and don’t have any good BBQ places. So when we came across this place I turned around and decided to give it a try. Which I am so glad I did.
Asher was very kind, very professional and very patient. My 3 kids and I had no idea where to start or what to get and he explained everything.
The food was amazing! Hot fresh and filling. They are pretty popular for their different kinds of sauces. We tried the California Honey-mustard a hot BBQ that my daughter loved and we are not big on BBQ sauces. If we come back we know where we will want to eat.
Thank you Asher for the photo and amazing service. You went above and beyond for a complete stranger.
… moreAsher was very kind, very professional and very patient. My 3 kids and I had no idea where to start or what to get and he explained everything.
The food was amazing! Hot fresh and filling. They are pretty popular for their different kinds of sauces. We tried the California Honey-mustard a hot BBQ that my daughter loved and we are not big on BBQ sauces. If we come back we know where we will want to eat.
Thank you Asher for the photo and amazing service. You went above and beyond for a complete stranger.
Dave Young
-0 Stars: Blue Barn BBQ (Cedar Falls)
Blue Barn BBQ
623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
I wanted this meal to be a win. I went in expecting the kind of comfort and bold flavor that good barbecue is known for. The smell, the name, the idea of brisket and wings, it all sounds like it should be hard to mess up. But this was one of the most disappointing barbecue orders I have had in a long time, and I have eaten barbecue all over the country.
Let me start with the only reason I can say anything positive at all. Two sides were genuinely good. The jalapeño cream corn was the standout. It had real flavor, a smooth creamy texture, and just enough jalapeño to give it a pleasant kick without overwhelming the dish. It tasted like someone actually cared about seasoning it. The potato salad was also outstanding. It was balanced, not bland, not overly sweet, not drowning in heavy dressing. It had that classic comfort taste you want on a barbecue plate. If I had only ordered those two sides, I would have walked away thinking, okay, maybe there is hope here.
But the main items, the reason people order barbecue, were a complete letdown.
The brisket was dry. Not slightly dry. Not needs a little sauce dry. I mean dry in a way that makes you stop chewing and think, is this really brisket. Brisket should have a rich beef flavor, a smoky edge, and at least some tenderness that makes each bite feel worth it. This had none of that. It tasted flat, like it had been cooked too long, held too long, or both. The texture was tired and lifeless, and instead of melting or pulling apart the way brisket should, it just sat in your mouth like flavorless shredded disappointment.
Then there were the wings, and somehow they were also dry. Wings should be the easy part. Even average wings can still be enjoyable because the skin, the seasoning, and the fat usually help carry the flavor. Not here. Both wings were dry, and worse, they had no flavor. No punch. No smoke. No seasoning that made you pause and say, okay, at least they tried. They tasted like they were cooked without confidence and served without care.
And let’s talk about the sauces, because sauce is often the “save” when the meat is struggling. I tried them hoping they would bring the plate back to life. They did not. The sauces did not enhance anything. They did not add depth. They did not add sweetness, tang, spice, or a smoky finish. They were just there, and even with sauce, the food still tasted dry and empty. That is the worst part. Sauce should help. Here, it was like pouring effort onto something that was already beyond saving.
The biggest issue is simple. Barbecue is supposed to have flavor. Barbecue is supposed to feel like time, smoke, seasoning, and patience all came together for a reason. This felt like the opposite. The meat came across as overcooked, under-seasoned, and handled like an afterthought. When you spend money on brisket and wings, you should not be working this hard to find something enjoyable.
I hate leaving reviews like this, but honesty matters. I would definitely not order from Blue Barn BBQ again. If you go, the jalapeño cream corn and potato salad might make you think you made a good choice. But if you are there for brisket and wings, which should be the main event, this place was a major disappointment.
… moreBlue Barn BBQ
623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
I wanted this meal to be a win. I went in expecting the kind of comfort and bold flavor that good barbecue is known for. The smell, the name, the idea of brisket and wings, it all sounds like it should be hard to mess up. But this was one of the most disappointing barbecue orders I have had in a long time, and I have eaten barbecue all over the country.
Let me start with the only reason I can say anything positive at all. Two sides were genuinely good. The jalapeño cream corn was the standout. It had real flavor, a smooth creamy texture, and just enough jalapeño to give it a pleasant kick without overwhelming the dish. It tasted like someone actually cared about seasoning it. The potato salad was also outstanding. It was balanced, not bland, not overly sweet, not drowning in heavy dressing. It had that classic comfort taste you want on a barbecue plate. If I had only ordered those two sides, I would have walked away thinking, okay, maybe there is hope here.
But the main items, the reason people order barbecue, were a complete letdown.
The brisket was dry. Not slightly dry. Not needs a little sauce dry. I mean dry in a way that makes you stop chewing and think, is this really brisket. Brisket should have a rich beef flavor, a smoky edge, and at least some tenderness that makes each bite feel worth it. This had none of that. It tasted flat, like it had been cooked too long, held too long, or both. The texture was tired and lifeless, and instead of melting or pulling apart the way brisket should, it just sat in your mouth like flavorless shredded disappointment.
Then there were the wings, and somehow they were also dry. Wings should be the easy part. Even average wings can still be enjoyable because the skin, the seasoning, and the fat usually help carry the flavor. Not here. Both wings were dry, and worse, they had no flavor. No punch. No smoke. No seasoning that made you pause and say, okay, at least they tried. They tasted like they were cooked without confidence and served without care.
And let’s talk about the sauces, because sauce is often the “save” when the meat is struggling. I tried them hoping they would bring the plate back to life. They did not. The sauces did not enhance anything. They did not add depth. They did not add sweetness, tang, spice, or a smoky finish. They were just there, and even with sauce, the food still tasted dry and empty. That is the worst part. Sauce should help. Here, it was like pouring effort onto something that was already beyond saving.
The biggest issue is simple. Barbecue is supposed to have flavor. Barbecue is supposed to feel like time, smoke, seasoning, and patience all came together for a reason. This felt like the opposite. The meat came across as overcooked, under-seasoned, and handled like an afterthought. When you spend money on brisket and wings, you should not be working this hard to find something enjoyable.
I hate leaving reviews like this, but honesty matters. I would definitely not order from Blue Barn BBQ again. If you go, the jalapeño cream corn and potato salad might make you think you made a good choice. But if you are there for brisket and wings, which should be the main event, this place was a major disappointment.
Raychel R
Cute little barbecue joint. Great, fast service! We did the triple which includes chicken, brisket, pork, and Crack bites!! The Crack bites are delicious my husband said, I see why they call them crack, they’re addictive It also came with four sides , we chose – Potato salad, jalapeno creamed corn, coleslaw and pickled Slaw as well as the mashed sweet potatoes, they seemed to be missing something. Our favorite was the jalapeño creamed corn. Corn bread muffins were on point!! We will definitely be back and would recommend if your looking for BBQ in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area.
… moreSapo’s Brisket Challenge
Extraordinary fork tender, juicy yet flaky brisket & perfectly marbled burnt ends smoked where you can can taste the variety of woods used in the smoker. Huge variety of sauces. The house bbq sauce stands above the competition but Kyle’ honey sauce was amazing fav with a perfect thick pour. Delicious mashed sweet potatoes, jicama slaw, & smoked gouda shells&cheese were all Micheline quality. served w fresh corn bread muffin & honey. You got to try out the Spring Grove soda pop! I got the lemon sour
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Mark Powers
My wife and I traveled from out of town to try this restaurant. We were not disappointed!
The staff and owners were very helpful with the menu offerings explaining the various features. We tried the brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, chicken, potato salad and creamed corn. Offerings were sufficient in quantity, flavors were genuinely good with that hand made tastes. I really liked the brisket, baked beans and creamed corn.
The atmosphere is quaint with limited seating, mostly catering to take out or take home service. We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed our conversation with the owners. They made us feel appreciated and were concerned about providing quality service and food.
I encourage you to give them a visit!
Enjoy their food….we certainly did!
… moreThe staff and owners were very helpful with the menu offerings explaining the various features. We tried the brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, chicken, potato salad and creamed corn. Offerings were sufficient in quantity, flavors were genuinely good with that hand made tastes. I really liked the brisket, baked beans and creamed corn.
The atmosphere is quaint with limited seating, mostly catering to take out or take home service. We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed our conversation with the owners. They made us feel appreciated and were concerned about providing quality service and food.
I encourage you to give them a visit!
Enjoy their food….we certainly did!
Mandy Gidley
This is primarily carry out, easy to stop in and grab dinner. The food is tasty. My go to is pulled pork. I’ve had the platter before, and the nachos were SO good. Excited to try some of the bowls and the salad as well. The employees were very friendly and helpful.
… moreBen Stanford
Why is everyone wasting their time with the other places in town. This place has excellent food. Skip the rest of the BBQ and just come here.
… moreJames Griffith
Even with take out only, really good service. I had the “Meat Sweats” Special (I think that’s what it was called), 3 meats and 1side. Brisket, Crack Bites, and ribs, with jalapeno creamed corn, 2 sauces, onion jam, and a muffin. All very good!
… moreEd Gruenwald
The blue barn has only been open for a few weeks now but hopefully this is enough time to get themselves full functioning. As of now, carry out only which seems strange for such a large building. The service was great. The smokey pork bits known as “crack bites” we’re very good. Ribs were very good. One pound of crack bites and two half slabs run $52. This was to be lunch for me and my daughter. I thought that was pricey. This will be a ” once-in-a-while” treat ourselves restaurant. Keep up the good work!
… moreRamil Leyh
A bit cramped, but the food is really good and for a very reasonable price. Our go-to BBQ joint in the Cedar Valley.
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