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The Ball Joint is a unique and exciting food concept that started with making meatballs for a party and morhped into a balls of all kinds idea that now operates in beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. The jokes may write themselves, but the food? Not a joke.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 515 22nd St S suite 130, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Phone: (727) 328-4989
Website: http://www.wewantballs.com/
Order and Reservations
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Reviews
J K
The Ball Joint is awesome! Inside Foodie Labs, they do meatballs right;… everything’s fresh, packed with flavor, and way better than you’d expect. Total comfort food win.
Big shoutout to Bryan, he’s fantastic! He was friendly, but humble and he knows his stuff! He made the whole experience feel easy and fun.
Chill spot, perfect for quick bites or takeout. St. Pete needs more places like this—we’ll be back!
… moreBig shoutout to Bryan, he’s fantastic! He was friendly, but humble and he knows his stuff! He made the whole experience feel easy and fun.
Chill spot, perfect for quick bites or takeout. St. Pete needs more places like this—we’ll be back!
Joe Clatch
This place is amazing. Everything was a Ball-tastic adventure in my mouth. Unique flavors. Brian is such a great dude. “Saturday Morning Cartoons in Ball Form.” That mind set speaks volumes. Grilled Cheese Balls out of this world. I’ll will be a regular.
… moreMade To Move
Went for lunch with my mom today. Easy to use iPad, the staff were so friendly, they even helped my mom who is in a walker outside to enjoy the beautiful patio. The food was also very unique and very tasty. What a great concept and find in St. Pete’s! Thank you! can’t wait to return!
… moreNic Brown
Have You Ever Had a Meatball Burrito?
Walking into The Ball Joint inside Foodie Labs wasn’t like walking into a restaurant. It was like stepping onto festival grounds where the air is already vibrating with bass, and you just know you’re about to see something unforgettable.
And front and center on this stage? Meatball Chef Bryan. Not your average chef, not your average act. This man has been a minister, a salesman, a world traveler. He’s lived more lives than a festival lineup has bands, and every encore he’s endured shows up in his food. You don’t just eat it. You feel it. He doesn’t just roll homemade meatballs; he rolls headliners—the kind that bring the house down one ball at a time. (And no, not in a creepy way… though when you’re talking about this guy’s balls, the jokes practically roll themselves.)
The Lineup:
The Breakfast Balls opened the show, and they hit like an opening act you didn’t expect to blow your mind. Soft, savory, folded in morning light: sweet, salty, rich, comforting. They taste like Sunday after a Saturday you don’t remember, that moment when someone hands you exactly what you need and you swear it’s better than coffee. Each bite lingered like a perfect peppery chorus.
Then the stage lights flared, and out came Bryan’s pride and joy: “It’s Not Easy Being Green” Chili Sauce on a Chorizo Ball. Slow-cooked, smoky, humming with heat like a pyrotechnic blast. He didn’t drizzle it, he drenched it, daring us not to lose our minds. We did. And if you try it, you’ll hear the heavens chanting: BALLS! BALLS! BALLS!
Just when we thought we’d burned out, the Cheesy Bacon Amazing Mac slid onto the stage. Gooey, smoky, unapologetically rich; it tasted like a power ballad that brings a whole crowd swaying together. Meatballs on top turned it into a wall of sound, heavy as a double kick drum yet somehow soothing.
And then… the Smothered Ballrito took the headliner slot. It’s the act you came to see but couldn’t fully understand until the first note hit. This monster burrito was stacked, layered, smothered in cheese and green chili until it became something beyond food. The first bite hit like a bass drop, the second like a tsunami of guitars, and by the third you weren’t even in the same place anymore. You were messy, sweaty, alive. This wasn’t dinner. This was the full-body religious experience you get while crowd surfing.
The Frontman:
Here’s the secret: it isn’t just the food that makes The Ball Joint unforgettable. It’s Bryan himself. I walked in ready to write a tongue-in-cheek setlist about his balls (teehee), but halfway through I dropped the schtick. Because this wasn’t just fun; it was real. Bryan cooks like a man who’s fought his way through the crowd and still comes out grinning. Every ball is a story. Every sauce is a memory. Every dish feels like part of a tracklist you didn’t know you needed until you heard it live. Handcrafted sauces, hand-packed meat, all branded and served with his tongue-in-cheek style.
The Venue:
Foodie Labs is the perfect festival stage—industrial, buzzing with other acts, each dreamer adding to the soundscape. Eating here feels like discovering an underground show before it blows up. It’s raw, authentic, and makes you feel like you’re part of something about to headline a big venue down the road. “Get it now cool kids; before the big dogs find out and start charging a fortune for the entry ticket,” as my middle school band teacher would say.
The Final Encore:
By the end, we weren’t just full, we were floored. The Breakfast Balls woke us up, the Green Chili set us on fire, the Cheesy Mac soothed the soul, and the Smothered Ballrito closed with fireworks.
So—have you ever experienced a meatball burrito? If not, you need to. Because Bryan isn’t just cooking, he’s performing. He’s bleeding his story into every bite, and you can taste it. This isn’t just food. It’s therapy. It’s chaos. It’s a festival for your senses.
On a scale of 1 to 5 Meatballs, The Ball Joint is a 9-pound headliner with a backstage pass and fireworks on the encore.
… moreWalking into The Ball Joint inside Foodie Labs wasn’t like walking into a restaurant. It was like stepping onto festival grounds where the air is already vibrating with bass, and you just know you’re about to see something unforgettable.
And front and center on this stage? Meatball Chef Bryan. Not your average chef, not your average act. This man has been a minister, a salesman, a world traveler. He’s lived more lives than a festival lineup has bands, and every encore he’s endured shows up in his food. You don’t just eat it. You feel it. He doesn’t just roll homemade meatballs; he rolls headliners—the kind that bring the house down one ball at a time. (And no, not in a creepy way… though when you’re talking about this guy’s balls, the jokes practically roll themselves.)
The Lineup:
The Breakfast Balls opened the show, and they hit like an opening act you didn’t expect to blow your mind. Soft, savory, folded in morning light: sweet, salty, rich, comforting. They taste like Sunday after a Saturday you don’t remember, that moment when someone hands you exactly what you need and you swear it’s better than coffee. Each bite lingered like a perfect peppery chorus.
Then the stage lights flared, and out came Bryan’s pride and joy: “It’s Not Easy Being Green” Chili Sauce on a Chorizo Ball. Slow-cooked, smoky, humming with heat like a pyrotechnic blast. He didn’t drizzle it, he drenched it, daring us not to lose our minds. We did. And if you try it, you’ll hear the heavens chanting: BALLS! BALLS! BALLS!
Just when we thought we’d burned out, the Cheesy Bacon Amazing Mac slid onto the stage. Gooey, smoky, unapologetically rich; it tasted like a power ballad that brings a whole crowd swaying together. Meatballs on top turned it into a wall of sound, heavy as a double kick drum yet somehow soothing.
And then… the Smothered Ballrito took the headliner slot. It’s the act you came to see but couldn’t fully understand until the first note hit. This monster burrito was stacked, layered, smothered in cheese and green chili until it became something beyond food. The first bite hit like a bass drop, the second like a tsunami of guitars, and by the third you weren’t even in the same place anymore. You were messy, sweaty, alive. This wasn’t dinner. This was the full-body religious experience you get while crowd surfing.
The Frontman:
Here’s the secret: it isn’t just the food that makes The Ball Joint unforgettable. It’s Bryan himself. I walked in ready to write a tongue-in-cheek setlist about his balls (teehee), but halfway through I dropped the schtick. Because this wasn’t just fun; it was real. Bryan cooks like a man who’s fought his way through the crowd and still comes out grinning. Every ball is a story. Every sauce is a memory. Every dish feels like part of a tracklist you didn’t know you needed until you heard it live. Handcrafted sauces, hand-packed meat, all branded and served with his tongue-in-cheek style.
The Venue:
Foodie Labs is the perfect festival stage—industrial, buzzing with other acts, each dreamer adding to the soundscape. Eating here feels like discovering an underground show before it blows up. It’s raw, authentic, and makes you feel like you’re part of something about to headline a big venue down the road. “Get it now cool kids; before the big dogs find out and start charging a fortune for the entry ticket,” as my middle school band teacher would say.
The Final Encore:
By the end, we weren’t just full, we were floored. The Breakfast Balls woke us up, the Green Chili set us on fire, the Cheesy Mac soothed the soul, and the Smothered Ballrito closed with fireworks.
So—have you ever experienced a meatball burrito? If not, you need to. Because Bryan isn’t just cooking, he’s performing. He’s bleeding his story into every bite, and you can taste it. This isn’t just food. It’s therapy. It’s chaos. It’s a festival for your senses.
On a scale of 1 to 5 Meatballs, The Ball Joint is a 9-pound headliner with a backstage pass and fireworks on the encore.
Ruth Hall
Brian is incredible. He put us together a chefs special of delicious proportions!
The concept is fantastic and the food is wonderfully tasty and beautifully constructed.
We had the ultimate mac and cheese, the risotto and the garlic balls. We will have all of this again many many times in the future . YUMMMM
… moreThe concept is fantastic and the food is wonderfully tasty and beautifully constructed.
We had the ultimate mac and cheese, the risotto and the garlic balls. We will have all of this again many many times in the future . YUMMMM
Hannah Baker
SO good, best balls around.
Everything is made to order, so fresh and so many small details & work are put into each bite.
Also, I normally don’t like meatballs but these are legit good with a lot of flavor and it’s mostly meat not just breadcrumbs. 10/10 will eat again .
Not to mention all of the sauces are on point
… moreEverything is made to order, so fresh and so many small details & work are put into each bite.
Also, I normally don’t like meatballs but these are legit good with a lot of flavor and it’s mostly meat not just breadcrumbs. 10/10 will eat again .
Not to mention all of the sauces are on point
Angelo Russo
The Ball Joint has creative ways of turning meals and treats into delicious ball forms. From Garlic Nots to Grilled Cheese Balls to Ballritos with a kick, you won’t roll out of the Joint disappointed!
… moreDaniel Betz
Best Rice crispy treat in St Pete. meatballs and mac and cheese were devoured. Variety of sauces for dipping. Doesnt make you feel like crap like the inflammatory ingredients Publix pumps into your food.
… moreSusan Glickman
What a treat! Amazing food. Unique concept with something for everyone. Our group of 6 had cheese balls, tomato soup, meatballs and risotto. Bryan, the owner, could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Yummy dessert balls too!!
… moreBen Wilcox
This place did not disappoint. Brian is doing great work and really cares about the food quality. The flavors, and options are plentiful. Never knew how much I wanted balls in my mouth.
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