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Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 526 Main St #106, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 715-1066
Website: http://cornbredbbq.com/
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Reviews
Matthew Nelson
Went for NYE with my wife for their set tasting menu and had a fantastic experience. The chef is clearly creative and isn’t afraid to try new things. The sweet potatoes and pork were incredible, and the deserts were fantastic.
Can’t state enough how fun it is to have such a creative menu that offers more than just barbecue in a cool setting. Underrated place.
… moreCan’t state enough how fun it is to have such a creative menu that offers more than just barbecue in a cool setting. Underrated place.
SPZ Aruba
Absolutely fantastic BBQ and all the sides. We did a family style platter of brisket, pork shoulder, burnt ends, and a half rack. The brisket and pork were superior BBQ. The ribs were great. The burnt ends were all meat, no fat, needed the pickled onion, and that made it great.
The Gigantoroll is a cinnamon roll lovers heaven. If you like cinnamon rolls, than this is a must.
The cornbread pudding is simply the most moint cornbread in existence. Big yes on this.
… moreThe Gigantoroll is a cinnamon roll lovers heaven. If you like cinnamon rolls, than this is a must.
The cornbread pudding is simply the most moint cornbread in existence. Big yes on this.
Dougie Noneya
Street corn was not great IMO.. Wings (flappers) were absolutely AMAZING!! Wife had the salad and street corn. Loved the salad! Same reaction on the corn. She also got the brown sugar lemonade and LOVED that! Kid got the Mac and cheese skillet and said it was good but wasn’t a fan of the extra extra cheese.
As apps we had the cornbread pudding, candy bacon strips, and mini cornbread muffins. All of those were super good! Candy bacon is a 10/10!!
Service and atmosphere felt top notch for a BBQ place or restaurant in general! Casual dinning, date night, or family event.. all recommend!!
Overall first time we have been there but not the last!
… moreAs apps we had the cornbread pudding, candy bacon strips, and mini cornbread muffins. All of those were super good! Candy bacon is a 10/10!!
Service and atmosphere felt top notch for a BBQ place or restaurant in general! Casual dinning, date night, or family event.. all recommend!!
Overall first time we have been there but not the last!
Shaze
We went for Sunday brunch. There was a bit of a wait (40 minutes), but we had a group of six. They do not do reservations. I will say the wait was definitely worth it! Pictured is the cinnamon roll appetizer with candied bacon and a Loaded Bloody Mary
… morePete West
Stopped in here for brunch while visiting family in Ames and it was great! Service was very quick for Sunday brunch, and the food was solid. Lots of good options to choose from, I went with the Huevos Rancheros and really enjoyed it. Generous portion sizes so come with an appetite for sure, would absolutely come back if we’re ever in town again!
… moreHailee Tyynismaa
Holy buckets this place has great food!! We had the hushpuppies, the three little pigs, the hamburger, and the bread pudding – my belly is so full and my heart is so happy!! Great atmosphere, and our server was so nice! The food was worth the short wait to order. 10/10 would eat here again!!
… morePatrick Thompson
Fantastic place, extremely service and hospitality focused. Every person we interacted with was so friendly, genuinely happy we were there. Stopped on a Saturday around 530 for dinner and ordered a variety of options to share. Our server was attentive and quick, loved the water refills without asking and overall excellent service.
We had the smoked beef rib which is a Saturday special and I don’t possess the language to describe how amazing it was! Pig candy (candied bacon) was probably the best we’ve ever had. Burnt ends, skillet mac, ribs, pickled red onions(!), absolutely delicious. The BBQ sauces were great, I liked the pepper vinegar and mustard especially!
Clean restaurant, nice restrooms and awesome atmosphere to boot. Absolute must stop here!
… moreWe had the smoked beef rib which is a Saturday special and I don’t possess the language to describe how amazing it was! Pig candy (candied bacon) was probably the best we’ve ever had. Burnt ends, skillet mac, ribs, pickled red onions(!), absolutely delicious. The BBQ sauces were great, I liked the pepper vinegar and mustard especially!
Clean restaurant, nice restrooms and awesome atmosphere to boot. Absolute must stop here!
Gabriel R
Review: Cornbread Barbecue – Ames, IA
We stopped by Cornbread Barbecue and overall had a very solid experience — some definite highlights and a few areas that fell short of expectations.
Starters:
We kicked things off with the bacon, Brussels sprouts, and wings. The sprouts and wings were good, but I was expecting a bit more. The pork belly in the Brussels sprouts, along with the bacon app, were the real standouts — rich, flavorful, memorable, with a snappy texture. The wings were juicy and well-cooked, but lacked the bold flavor I was hoping for.
Main Course:
We sampled a spread of turkey, sausage, brisket, ribs, beans, corn, and of course, cornbread.
• Turkey: Hands down the star of the plate — incredibly moist and packed with flavor.
• Sausage: A strong second, flavorful with a great snap.
• Ribs: Solid, but not mind-blowing.
• Brisket: As a huge brisket fan, I found this a little underwhelming. It wasn’t bad, but it didn’t quite hit the high bar I was hoping for.
• Beans: An absolute must-try. Smoky, hearty, and delicious.
• Cornbread: Heavenly — perfectly sweet and fluffy, everything you want in a barbecue cornbread.
• Corn side: Sadly, a miss. It was mushy and lacked seasoning or character.
Among their sauces, the pepper vinegar was my favorite — it really added a nice kick to everything it touched.
Service:
Top notch. Even though the team seemed fairly new, they were friendly, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. 10/10 on hospitality.
Overall:
While there were a few dishes that didn’t quite deliver, there were plenty of hits to balance it out. Between the standout turkey, bacon, pork belly, beans, and cornbread, there’s definitely reason to return — and I absolutely would.
… moreWe stopped by Cornbread Barbecue and overall had a very solid experience — some definite highlights and a few areas that fell short of expectations.
Starters:
We kicked things off with the bacon, Brussels sprouts, and wings. The sprouts and wings were good, but I was expecting a bit more. The pork belly in the Brussels sprouts, along with the bacon app, were the real standouts — rich, flavorful, memorable, with a snappy texture. The wings were juicy and well-cooked, but lacked the bold flavor I was hoping for.
Main Course:
We sampled a spread of turkey, sausage, brisket, ribs, beans, corn, and of course, cornbread.
• Turkey: Hands down the star of the plate — incredibly moist and packed with flavor.
• Sausage: A strong second, flavorful with a great snap.
• Ribs: Solid, but not mind-blowing.
• Brisket: As a huge brisket fan, I found this a little underwhelming. It wasn’t bad, but it didn’t quite hit the high bar I was hoping for.
• Beans: An absolute must-try. Smoky, hearty, and delicious.
• Cornbread: Heavenly — perfectly sweet and fluffy, everything you want in a barbecue cornbread.
• Corn side: Sadly, a miss. It was mushy and lacked seasoning or character.
Among their sauces, the pepper vinegar was my favorite — it really added a nice kick to everything it touched.
Service:
Top notch. Even though the team seemed fairly new, they were friendly, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. 10/10 on hospitality.
Overall:
While there were a few dishes that didn’t quite deliver, there were plenty of hits to balance it out. Between the standout turkey, bacon, pork belly, beans, and cornbread, there’s definitely reason to return — and I absolutely would.
Alan Jordan
really cool repurposing of an old train station. Food great with tasty sauces. Will go here again.
… moreTYLER HATHAWAY
Pretty good BBQ for Iowa. Brisket was subpar, turkey was good, ribs were good, pulled pork was ok, sausage was good. Brisket Dip was good. Cocktail was very nice. Would return
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