Ted Cook’s 19th Hole BBQ
2814 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
Ted Cook’s 19th Hole BBQ Menu
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A La Carte
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From Mom's Kitchen
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Dinners
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Extras
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On The Side
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Sweet Stuff
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A La Carte
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Dinners
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Extras
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On The Side
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Sweet Stuff
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Address :
2814 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN, 55406 - Phone (612) 721-2023
- Website https://www.tedcooks19thholebbq.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :Closed
- Mon : Closed
Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Neatby N.
Went there yesterday to grab food for my daughter's birthday. I asked the man in the window what he recommended for 12 adults and some kids. He seemed mildly amused/frustrated that I didn't know exactly how much to order, but was never rude and suggested an assortment of smoked meats and sides. Given some reviews I was fully prepared to wait a half hour while they assembled the order. They had a huge box full of bags of smoky goodness ready for me to walk out with in under five minutes. It was very well received at the party and the amount ended up almost exactly right. Enough left for one more small family BBQ dinner. Ribs, chicken and pulled pork were all great. Sauce is not much on its own but combined with the smokiness of the meat it is a perfect compliment. We had beans, potato salad and coleslaw with some corn muffins. All were adequate, not mind blowing, but solid enough. Overall, for convenience, value, and the better than average BBQ, I wouldn't hesitate to return.
(4)Troy P.
This is 3 star BBQ and 2 star service...I ordered 1/2 slab pork ribs, small rib tips, large potato salad and corn muffins. I called in and was not met with a friendly greeting, actually my first call just rang until it eventually hung up. I called back and the gentleman was less than courteous, borderline rude. If you do plan on eating Ted Cooks, definitely call it in advance, save some time but make sure you know what you want. The pork ribs were decent but did not knock my socks off. With all the other BBQ choices in S Mpls they are going to have to do better than what they did for repeat customers. C&G, Smoke in the Pit, and Scott Ja Mamas all do just as good if not better, and the price is lower. Rib tips lacked meat, it was a lot of chewing and spitting out. We ordered everything with medium spice, again the sauce not all that memorable, C&G does way better sauce. I would agree with the other reviewer, get it A La Carte and skip the sides. I'll give them a chance to redeem themselves one day but might not be for a while.
(2)Keith P.
The smell just walking up to Ted's is glorious. When you open the door, it just keeps getting better. I stopped in for lunch and had their special which is a pulled pork sandwich, Jo Jo's, and coleslaw. The pork had some nice burnt ends, very tender, and excellent smoke. You could very clearly see the smoke ring. I chose the hot sauce which had good bite, and a definite vinegar tinge. My criticism would be the Jo Jo's. Limp, totally unseasoned and flavorless. A bit of a disappointment. Yes, I realize I've only tried the pork sandwich, but it was really good and I will definitely be back for some ribs and anything else they have smokin' back there.
(4)Peter S.
This is the best BBQ, hands down, I've had in Minnesota. I've gone here three times now and each time the food I've gotten has been great. It, as all bbq joints should be, is a hole in the wall that looks a little sketchy. The service isn't great, but that is a trade off I am willing to make for actual honest-to-god good bbq. Also, pretty cheap for a ton of food.
(5)Jereme B.
My girlfriend and I ordered from here based on a referral. We got rib tips and a small rib order. Sides of greens and sliced potatoes. The meat was covered in the medium sauce which was great. The sides were not to par unfortunately. The potatoes were bland and unseasoned. The greens were bland also. For the prices I would stick to the meats and pass on the sides.
(3)Norman M.
Ok... I finally made it too this place. It did not disappoint. The ribs were really good-good smoke, seasoning and tenderness. The beef ribs also were great. I still think Big Daddy's has a slight lead here though but I would go here in a heartbeat. The sides you can skip including their Jojos....not that good. Don't order the dinners...just get everything ala carte. I also ordered the brisket and it was ok but I don't get why you slice it so thin. At least have the option for a traditional cut. Hard to get a feel for it and it dries out too quick that thin. Overall though this place has great ribs and I will be back.
(4)Kenny N.
Want to make your friend's envious? Go here for a pickup order and take it to the dance night. Boom! I enjoyed my barbecue pork and jojo potatoes. It was good stuff and easily a meal for 2 maybe 3 people.
(4)Grace H.
Get the rib tips and collard greens. You won't regret it. This isn't the type of place where you go and expect amazing customer service, OR the place to go if you want to ask a ton of questions about the food--but if you know what you want, it's amazing.
(5)Tegan C.
Best barbeque north of Missouri, hands down. We've been eating Ted Cooks since I was a kid and all I can say is that they truly know how it's done.
(5)James M.
Not a dining in place. I walked in, the grill master man peeked out from the kitchen to get my order. Got an order of ribs and chicken, plus red beans and rice and a peach cobbler. Chicken was very tasty, moist and smoky. Beans and rice were fine, not exceptional. Peach cobbler was incredible. The ribs I got, pork, were fine, but a bit dry. Was sure a place like this would have some good mac and cheese. Wasn't on the menu. I think this place is a repeat, but not if exceptionally good ribs are what you're looking for.
(3)Natalie C.
Ted Cook's is pretty good for BBQ in Minneapolis. I've had BBQ from the South that was very delicious, like meat-falling-off-the-bones delicious, and while Ted Cook's isn't exactly the same experience, it is one of the better BBQ spots you'll find in Minneapolis. We ordered the rib tips (w/ medium sauce) and a full rack of ribs (w/ mild sauce). We liked the meat on the full rack and the medium sauce on the rib tips. The only downside to the place is that its not a dine-in restaurant. I was fine with that but my partner didn't like the idea of waiting until we got home to devour the meat!
(4)Josiah N.
A hole in the wall barbecue spot that I highly recommend. Personally I like the BBQ chicken, you can't go wrong with any of the menu items. Take out only - don't plan on cheerful service. Get your food and get out.
(5)Matt G.
By far the best BBQ in the Twin Cities. Their signature sauces are sweet and even mild has a bit of a kick. Takeout only. Worth a drive of 30+ minutes. Hasn't changed a bit in 30 years of going there, even through 2 ownership changes. If it's your first time - try the chicken. I'd start with medium sauce if you like spice. Hot might be too much for you.
(5)Colin M.
Ted Cook's is good BBQ. I had the pork ribs. They looked great, nice bark and perfect pink smoke ring on the inside. They tasted just as good. The meal came with a healthy portion of JoJo's, coleslaw and bread. I wasn't hungry after. Ted Cook's has a great BBQ sauce too. It's thinner than the sauces you'll find at Famous Dave's and Rudolph's and has a nice tangy flavor. I got the hot version, which isn't "MN" hot, it has some kick. Speaking of the sauce, some leaked out of the bag and got on my shirt. They compensated me with a free dinner, that's great customer service. The only thing lacking at Ted Cook's is the amount of side options, no mac and cheese is the one that stood out to me. But, better to do a few things really well than a lot of things just average. I'll definitely be back!
(5)Matt G.
I finally made it to the Powderhorn neighborhood. The quiet area is primarily a residential area with businesses every other block. So quiet you can here a mouse fart. There isn't much in the area with a few local businesses. But this bright light BBQ joint is one of the few jumpin' businesses in the area. Especially during dinnertime, in which, I had to wait a bit to order because of the long line. The long line is not as long as Phil's BBQ, Saigon Sandwich, or Blue Bottle though. When it was my turn to order, I chose the half slab pork rib dinner. For $14.00 the dinner comes with a slab of pork rib that is cooked for 12 hours and covered in a spicy BBQ sauce. I also get side of homemade Jo-Jo potato chips with my meal. As I was waiting for my meal, I was staring at the lunch special posted on the wall: Beef Brisket sandwich with the Jo-Jo potato Chips for $8.99. I might try that on a hopeful visit. I was admiring all the awards and recognition given to this place. So the food must be good. There is no dining area here. Therefore all meals are take-outs. So I took my meal back to my hotel room. "I'm not back home and eating my meal in a train station is unethical!" When I got to my room and sipping on my remaining beers purchased at Lunds, I opened the styrofoam container and still see a fat steam still coming out from my meal. The train-ride to and from and Government Plaza (my hotel) to the BBQ place (Lake Street/Midtown Station) took only 15 minutes. One bite of the rib, the meat was very tender and spiced very well. The second piece of rib was a different story and too tough to chew. My meal was good on the tender pieces, but not okay on the tough part. The meal was just okay. My meal: yelp.com/biz_photos/PHy5… However, I did come back the following day for lunch and indeed try that BBQ Beef Brisket sandwich meal for $8.99. The beef was very tender with the combine mixture of the homemade BBQ sauce. This was a much better deal and meal (Sorry, I forgot to take pictures on my lunch). But the lunch is better than my dinner. This place does accept my Visa. I am sure the state of Minnesota has some better barbecue places.
(3)Bill B.
Best BBQ I have ever had, been going there since the late 1980's.... And I love BBQ
(5)Joe P.
Styrofoam, as I'm told, can outlast dinosaurs. Non-degradable due to ridiculously strong carbon-carbon bonds, no known organisms exist that can produce strong enough enzymes to break them. But even that, coupled with the thickest paper bag I've ever seen constructed, could not hold in the soul this food emanated. Both our beef and chicken BBQ burned right through the Styrofoam, breaching the burlap-ish paper, and onto my car seat. To honor such strong-food, we ate on the side of the road--I waived use of any utensils, and only used my hands, even with beef brisket and BBQ sauce. After 10 napkins we stole from a nearby grocery store, I finally had to use my soda--powered with its acidic and carbonated properties--to pour and wash the BBQ sauce off my hands. The over-sized bag, although defeated by the soul food, was even too big to fit through the public garbage bin door, requiring me to pull it off. That, is damn good soul food. I regret nothing.
(5)Conor C.
Despite the "give-a-shit" attitude of the guys behind the counter the food is nothing short of BBQ royalty. Never been a huge fan of baked beans - UNTIL NOW! Seriously amazing. And the ribs. Oh the ribs. It is a religious experience. Pork ribs, full slab...
(5)Jay R.
Best BBQ in S MPLS .... great smoked meats, spicy viegar'y BBQ sauce and thin sliced jo-jos. Been comin here for years and restrain myself from eating too often. MONEY!
(5)Peach E.
I liked the selection. But it's like I eat nothing but bbq sause. I ordered pork ribs dinner. I got heart burn after... I also had peach cobbler. It was bad... Nothing but sugar...
(2)David M.
I have been going to Ted Cooks for as long as I can remember. It is the best BBQ I have ever had hands down, and I have had BBQ from KC and Texas. It is better than Jack Stack, Oklahoma Joe's, and Arthur Bryant's (all of which are phenomenal in their own way) in Kansas City, and it is better than the famous original Rudy's in San Antonio, TX. I am only speaking on my somewhat limited BBQ experience, but I have yet to find a better rack of ribs anywhere. It is the first place I bring people from out of town and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone.
(5)Alice M.
Went here last weekend with some friends, we each spent about $15 which I thought was severely overpriced. All I walked away with was 2 days worth of bed rest due to mild food poisoning!!!!! Everyone who had the ribs had the same stomach issues, but I was the only one that ordered beans and had it worse than everybody else so I think it was one of those items. Definitely not returning here. When was the last time this place was inspected??
(1)Craig W.
I lived in the Twin Cities for 13 years, but never in a location convenient to this incredible takeout-only barbecue joint. I would drive across the metro, through heavy traffic, through heavier snow and if needed, through the heaviest person, moose or polar bear if it and I were vying for the last BBQ dinner ever at Ted Cook's. Fortunately, it appears they are far from serving their last dinner. When I arrived at 1:09 p.m. on a Sunday, I was the 8th person in line. They open at 1. I used to come here only for dinner, and they were always out of beef ribs. This time they had them, and so did I. The meat was not as tender as the pork ribs but that is because beef rib meat is slightly leaner and you shouldn't expect it to fall off the bone like pork. It takes a little more work to eat, but holy hell is it ever worth it. I received seven bones, each covered with thick, smokey, beefy goodness. I ordered the sauce on the side and needed very little. The pitmaster's expert work provided all the flavor I have ever needed; I used my sauce for the always-awesome jo-jos that I once again could not finish. Past visits tell me to recommend everything without sauce. Let the BBQ stand on its own and sauce to your taste. The sauces are tangy, not sweet, and available mild to hot. Try the ribs, the BBQ beef and the BBQ chicken. The lunchtime pork sandwich is also a winner. Always get the jo-jos as a side. The slaw and potato salad are pretty good. Skip the beans, but always finish up with the sweet, cinnamon-nutmeg loaded, perfectly baked peach cobbler, and make sure you hit the gym hard the next day.
(5)Graham D.
Best ribs I've ever had besides Coopers BBQ in Texas and that's saying a lot coming from someone whose had Texas, KC, Memphis and NC BBQ!!!
(5)Andrew T.
I am rating this bbq joint 5 out of 5 based on their pork spare ribs alone. To me ribs are the Mecca of barbecue, and when done right they are among my favorite foods. I have had ribs at almost every bbq restaurant in the twin cities, and nothing comes close to Ted Cook's. Now you may hear people in the know who say good ribs don't need sauce, and I respect this, but I believe sauce is an important factor. I only order the hot sauce at Ted Cook's and it's phenomenal. I believe it's a tomato-based sauce with lots of vinegar. It's spicy and tangy and not very thick with a touch of sweetness. As for the meat it's not quite falling off the bone but definitely not tough. Just the right amount of tenderness. Now, most people think good ribs should fall off the bone, but the professional pitmasters in the south will tell you that they should not quite fall off the bone but come off with a nice tug of the teeth. Not overcooked or too tough, but just right. This is the ted cooks way. The ribs are always piping hot and they only order big meaty slabs, which makes the portion size large. Anther thing, this place is take-out only and it's not that impressive looking from the outside, but the ribs are a must-try for any barbecue lover.
(5)Jonathon W.
Cashier very rude, I'm sorry that you didn't write down the order I called in oops. Overall quality of the BBQ isn't quite what is advertised. The JoJo potatoes are a joke, probably the worst side item I have ever received with my BBQ. I understand people have bad days so I'm not worried about the cashier, I still tipped her generously. But the food also didn't live up to expectations. Need less to say I will not be returning.
(2)Taryn H.
We tried this place last night after Googling "Best BBQ in the Twin Cities." Ted's was in the top 10. The recommendation failed to mention it's take-out only but we weren't too bothered by that. We waited less than 5 minutes for our order. My husband got the half rack of pork ribs and I got pulled pork. Neither of us were impressed with the meat. Even slathered with sauce, it was so dry and chewy. Less appealing were the Jo-Jos on the side which are basically thickly sliced, fried potatoes. Absolutely no seasoning...not even salt. The tiny portion of coleslaw was okay. The last addition to the meal was two slices of Wonder Bread. Overall, it really didn't meet my expectations about what supposedly great BBQ should taste like.
(2)Linda R.
An always quality- consistent go-to place for take-out when we have company. We've been going here for many years--it was a neighborhood place--& not much has changed. That's all for the better. This is the place where they invented the expression, "It's all good!" Take home and enjoy it all.
(4)Rhonda G.
The age old question, does size matter? When it comes to ribs, I have to say yes, and boy does this place deliver. I got a half rack of the ribs, mild. I like that I have a choice. I was able to eat 4, barely. I have fond memories of Baptist church dinners out east. I always love the sides the best. So I'm no novice when it comes to soul food. The potato salad just didn't make it, and the collard greens had such a strange taste, I couldn't finish them. I ordered a lot so I held off on the jojos. I took note of Darshy's review and tried the cobbler. I thought if I took one more bite I'd get diabetes. The sweet potato pie had a weird film on it and was just ok. They threw in a corn muffin which was good. So come for the ribs, the saucy, sloppy, tender ribs.
(4)Kurt M.
I've taken out from here every other month or so for a long, long time. I'm a huge fan of bar-b-que and I think Ted Cook's is one of the best in the Twin Cities. I usually order the full rack of spare ribs naked, with the sauce on the side (one medium, one hot), extra crispy jojos and a side of blackeyed peas. Very decent coleslaw comes with each order. To be honest, very occasionally I'll get a rack that's a bit dry or less meaty than usual. But with these rare exceptions the ribs are consistently smoky, chewy in a good way (the meat doesn't fall off the bone) and very flavorful. The medium sauce has vinegary bite and the hot will definitely tingle your tongue. The beef brisket is good but it's worth noting that it's sliced very thinly and I think is best suited for a BBQ sandwich. The beef ribs are tasty. I can't speak to the chicken because in all these years for some reason I've never tried it. Tip: I live 15 mins from Ted Cook's. Unfortunately, all the while my car fills with the mouth watering aroma of ribs, they and the jojos are steaming soggily inside their styro box while they steadily loose heat. If you can, have your oven pre-heated to 350. When you get home, put the ribs on a baking sheet and top them with the jojos just like they've packed them. Heat 'em for a few minutes and they'll be restored to glory. Oh, and don't forget to add a peach cobbler or two to your order.
(4)Jakob E.
Anytime I try a bbq and/or soul food joint, I always compare it to my family's home cooking. If it's as good as ours or better, I am happy to pay for it. This was not the case. The food is cooked on the well side, but still good. The sauce however tastes cheap and store bought. There is a complete lack of seasoning to help the sauce taste less like generic ketchup. If anything, a jug of vinegar is mixed in to distract from the sauce knockoff. I was told to beware of the sides because they are knowingly store bought. Not only avoid the sides but avoid the establishment. It's okay food that is not worth the price. All signs, being the styrofoam, greased through brown paper bags, and, dive/hole-in-the-wall feel are misleading to the actual quality of the food.
(2)Linda H.
i am stuck between three and four stars on my rating on this joint and I call it a joint with endearment. We had a crowdcut certificate which is the only reason we even knew this place existed but apparently it is quite known for its wonderful BBQ. We had the pulled pork dinners and some corn bread. The corn bread muffins were, in my opinion, less tasty than the boxed Jiffy corn muffins. They were hard and tasteless. When you order the dinners you do not get a choice of sides which I wish they would change. I don't think it would make that much difference, however, because from what I am reading and from what I tasted, none of the sides are tasty anyways. The Jojo's which come with all meals, are not your standard Jojo's or what I think of when I think of Jojo's. They are not the big, thick, chunks of seasoned potatoes but rather, potato chip looking disks. While waiting for our order, I heard a man order them extra crispy and now I understand why. Keeping in mind this is a takeout only joint, in the box along with the succulent meat, there is a huge mound of these Jojo's which do become quite soggy by the time you eat them. On the upside, the pulled pork we had was excellent and you do get a huge portion, enough for two to share one dinner. I didn't want to stop eating the meat which is unusual for me because I am not a huge meat eater. My friend got the meat only and ordered pulled pork and Brisket and both were excellent so I am assuming most the meats are great. It was very busy when we were there and since the place is only about the size of a bedroom, I heard what people ordered and the two most common items were the pulled pork and ribs. Why three stars? The man taking our order was pretty impersonal and man can not live by meat alone.....If I go back, I would be forced to order the meat only, skipping the sides or maybe I will try my disks "extra crispy" next time.
(3)Michael P.
Absolutely great BBQ. I haven't had anything like it in Minneapolis.
(5)Sarah W.
Still the best in the Twin Cities. Fellow fans rave about the ribs, but I like the chicken just as much.
(4)Leigh G.
The only negative thing I can say about Ted Cook's is that I think it is going to make me fat. We recently moved to the neighborhood and we have been spending a lot of time eating this delicious bbq. Just drive by this place and roll down your window. I guarantee that the aroma of that delicious smokey soul food will make you pull over and make a trip inside. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Nathan L.
Decent BBQ in the neighborhood. They load it up with sauce and the one thing they have going for them are the JoJos. They are delicious in their sauce. The pork ribs were alright but not quite how I like them. They were a little tougher than I was hoping for but overall I enjoyed them.
(3)Jen W.
When I first moved to Minneapolis a friend took me here. But not wanting word to get out about how great the place was, he drove there in a very circuitous pattern, going way out of his way, just so I wouldn't be able to find it again, tell all of my friends, and presumably ruin the place. Nearly a decade later, I was in the car when chance sent me driving past Ted Cook's. I could barely contain my glee. "That's it!" I squealed. Previous dinner plans were canceled. It was as good as I remember it. But next time I will just get the meat a la carte and skip the "dinner" as the potatoes and bread aren't anything special, but the ribs were fantastic. p.s. they do take credit cards now.
(4)Marsha L.
I did not know I was a bbq fan, but I am a HUGE fan of this place! It's the BEST smelling place around! Oh my goodness...that wonderful smell!!! I wanted to eat right through the paper bag on drive home! They use cherry wood and smoke the meat. I wish they had that smell as an air freshener! haha! Drooool!
(5)Scott F.
With this BBQ joint and Dreamhaven Books just a few blocks away, it may be official that 38th st. is Minneapolis' most awesome street (hope Dreamhaven survives, come to think of it). You can smell it from down the street, which is a good thing. The real shining star here is the rib tips. Holey moley. Don't get me wrong, the beef bbq sandwich is fine, but the rib tips? They made my taste buds wake up, then sit up, then beg for more. Luckily, even the "small" size is a pretty hefty portion, certainly enough for a meal (which it ought to be, I suppose, for eleven bucks and change). Important note: there is no place to sit and eat here. Actually, maybe that should be in bigger letters: THERE IS NO PLACE TO SIT AND EAT HERE. So go in and take it home, friends (or sit on a local bus bench, as I have done). Enjoy!
(4)Matt K.
I made the 70 mile trek into s. Minneapolis just to try Ted Cook's 19 Hole. I had read all the reviews online from Yelp, UrbanSpoon and the City Pages. I did keep an open mind though upon arrival. I walked into the store and was greeted with that great smoky smell in the lobby. I knew I was in for some real cue! I ordered up their beef brisket dinner with a side of their medium sauce on the side. What do you see? I cracked open that Styrofoam container and savored the smell and look of smoked meat! The meat was not too fatty, though there was some fatty areas on some pieces for those who like that. Plenty of meat free of fat. There was a very evident and vibrant red "smoke ring" near the edges just below the bark of the meat. This red rings shows the meat was smoked slow and low, just as it should be. Each sliced piece of beef was about an 1/8 of inch thick. Now what did it taste like? The meat has a subtle smoke flavor to it, but I would have liked a bit more smoke on it. The meat was a lacking a little moisture, but not bad. I could eat the meat straight with no sauce. I would describe it as slightly bland with a subtle smoky profile to it and lacking a little moisture. Overall, not a bad piece of smoked meat, but not blockbuster. Now onto the sauce! Ted's is a "wet" barbecue place. This means they drench their cue in sauce unless you specify it on the side. As a caution, I took my medium sauce on the side. The sauce was really a sticking point for me. It was very similar to Open Pit BBQ sauce you can buy cheap at any grocery store. It had a bit more sweetness and heat on it, but VERY similar to Open Pit. I guess I expected a better sauce from a wet BBQ place. I can see why so many love Ted's. I think it's a rock solid GENUINE barbecue joint in the heart of Minneapolis. However, for my palette I have to give it three stars. Would i recommend Ted's to friends or others? Absolutely! Ted's is well worth the stop to see if you'll become obsessed with their smoked meats and runny tomato based barbecue sauce. As for me? The hunt continues....
(3)marc l.
not too bad the bbq sauce was different got the full rack and sides coleslaw was ok ordered a large rib tip huge portion but not that much meat would probably give them another try not the worst but I have had better in town
(3)Jim G.
My food here has always been good. Ribs have always been high quality and done right, and pulled pork is also very good. Sauce is excellent. I'd say this is the best BBQ in Minneapolis proper. If you are willing to go to the burbs, Tonka Grill and BBQ is a cut above, but that is 30 mins away. When you compare this to Scott Ja Mama and other Mpls spots, it is at the top of the list.
(4)Adam S.
I'm not going to pretend I'm from south or an expert, but I know this is what I like. You can smell Ted Cook's from a block away, and that's not a bad thing. Smokey goodness, tangy bbq sauce...mmmm You walk in to small store front with counter, large board overhead shows their menu, and you order and asked if you want mild, medium, or hot sauce. For the Ribs, I get Hot and brisket I go with Medium. Even their mild has a kick. The sliced beef (brisket) is my favorite, but I'm not trying to sell their ribs short. I always order corn muffin, it comes with a slice of wonder bread, which is great to soak up the extra sauce. I get their peach cobbler on the side from time to time as well
(5)Edward P.
I don't know if Ted Cooks has the best ribs in town, but they're certainly up there. I've been taking out from the 19th Hole since the 80's, and whenever I have a jones for good BBQ, I get on down and order a mess with medium sauce (in terms of heat). I've only eaten the pork ribs, because once you've found a good pork rib in Minneapolis you stick with it. Ted's ribs are "rip off the bone" ribs. You gotta work em. So if you're partial to the "falling off the bone" type, this probably won't be your kind of place. Unlike some of the reviews, I like their Hojo Fries. They're potato slices, deep fried, thrown in the package (ribs on top) with a slosh of sauce over them. I gotta tell you, I'm getting hungry writing this review, and I'm certain I'll be at Teds within the next couple of days!
(4)Jennifer H.
It's close, it's fairly convenient, but it's just OK. I have a real hard time eating pork unless it's falling off the bone, and that's just not what happens here. The beef ribs were just not good at all -- tough and dry. I'm not crazy about the spicy-vinegary sauce. But the white bread in the wax paper bags makes me laugh every time.
(3)Darshy N.
I found a hole in the wall restaurant finally! Because I'm such a Pushing Daisies fan, and it's on instant play on netflix, I've taken all of Sunday slouching on the couch, wide eyed as the whimsical story with beautiful pies unfolded. Hmm... pies, wonderful pies. Immediately I whooped out my phone and yelped it up, "Peach Cobbler," I said to my significant other with mad eyes, "I want peach cobbler right now!" He sighed unaware that I would go great distances for peach cobbler. At that very moment. Ted's cook came up with a few other places, I called before hand, because hey now, an avid adventure taker as myself knows to be prepared. "Yes ma'am we have that cobbler." Well then, I'm gonna get that cobbler. My significant other dragging his feet said, "You want cobbler at a BBQ joint?" And I shot back, "I guess it will be very authentic southern cooking." I didn't realize in my madness that Ted's cook was right in the Hiawatha area, so I was pretty surprised when I saw the old abandon feed plants on the way there. It's the same hood where my fave Minny coffee place is - Angry catfish! Ted's Cook is a mom-pop, no frills kinda game. No places to sit, you go in, you order, you get your food and then you walk out with your pipping hot food. And given the fact that everything was beautifully priced, which if I did become a regular it would be a dietary concern, we ordered the BBQ chicken, sides and of course the cobbler. And had a picnic in the Lake Hiawatha park. The cobbler I saved for later to indulge when I went to the grocer's to get some Vanilla ice cream to go along with this deliciousness. I really wanted to LOVE this place though, to become a regular but the BBQ really wasn't up to par with what I was expecting. The cobbler - but oh that cobbler - I'm still dreaming about that Cobbler.
(2)Rae B.
Pretty good barbecue. The pulled pork was tender and the sauce was good. The beans and rice was perfectly seasoned, though the collared greens were too salty. The jojo's were okay - would have been great if I could have eaten them right away, but this is take out only. The amount of meat you bring home is enough for three people. I will definitely go back - the chicken and rib tips look great.
(3)Karen F.
Ted Cook's BBQ was totally awesome. One of those hole-in-a-wall I would keep coming back to- just wish it was closer. The medium BBQ sauce is a little sweet, tangy and little spicy so I'd definitely get the hot next time I come back. That's if you like your BBQ really spicy. Ordered the half chicken and it looked like they gave me the whole thing- servings are huge so it's great for sharing. Also, got the famous ribs and they were amazing, fell right off the bone. Jojos were just okay but it was nice to have on the side. You also get coleslaw and bread with each dinner order. This place doesn't have any tables but it's a perfect excuse to have a picnic- Minnehaha Falls is only a mile or two away.
(4)Jeff M.
With all the good things I've heard about this place over the years I was left a little let down. The beef tips and pulled pork were lackluster and I was not a fan of the sauce. The jojos are thin, under-seasoned soggy slices, not the crispy wedges I was expecting. The collard greens were good though and their cornbread is fantastic.
(2)Dan H.
Here in the upper midwest I feel there are 2 things that are just unavoidable food facts. You not going to have SEAfood (not LAKEfood) here like you will have on coasts and you are not allowed to have serious, honest bbq. I don't know why. Maybe we feel it'll anger up the blood? Obviously it's all logistics when it comes to fresh seafood. But when it comes to 'Q I don't really get why someone here can't seem to get it right? I've had what I feel are a pretty good sampling of our local barbecue joints here and all have been trumped by a chain place I ate at in Kansas City. Which of course most locals think is like licking the sole of a shoe. Ted Cooks is close. The guys are super nice. The ribs themselves are pretty good. Cooked well. They sort of lose me at their sauce though. The Jo Jo potatoes are fantastic. Cole slaw ain't good. Red beans and rice is o.k.. That being said it still is my favorite BBQ spot that I frequent. Oh well. At least you can get a good 'wurst or lutefisk around these parts.
(4)Pete U.
The best ribs in the Twin Cities. These are damn good ribs! Coming from a Pork Ribs fan ("pork fat rules"), you HAVE to try the Beef ribs at Ted Cook's. They are fantastic! The Jo Jo potato's are great, sauce is great (seems like an Open Pit-based sauce), Cole Slaw is some of the best anywhere (ask for a separate bag for your Cole slaw to keep it cool... nobody wants to eat warm Cole slaw), and the Pork Ribs are good too. This is a takeout only place and I don't think they are open on Mondays. If you have ever had John Hardy's ribs in Rochester, MN., you are going to notice a similarity to this place. I don't know if one place influenced the other or if they shared recipes a while back, but the sauce, JoJo's and Pork ribs are very similar.
(5)Nicole P.
We knew this place was going to be good the moment we walked in the door. The smokey aroma surrounds you and lets you know you've come to the right place. The pork ribs here seriously hit the spot and cured the BBQ craving I've been having recently. The half rack I ordered was just the right amount for one person and the succulent meat was cooked perfectly - super tender, and came off the bone with the slightest tug. I went with medium sauce on my ribs - a choice I'm glad I made. The sauce had enough heat to give it some zing, but not so much that you couldn't taste the meat. I ordered the ribs dinner, which comes with Jojos, coleslaw and bread for just under $13. Jojos were a good mix of crunchy, almost chip-crispy, and soft bits. Coleslaw was fresh and creamy - all around good 'slaw. However, the next time I go to Ted Cook's (and believe me, there will be plenty of future trips), I think I'll go a la carte instead so I can try more of their sides. As other reviewers mentioned, this is a take out only operation. It will take all the willpower you possess not to dive into the BBQ goodness beckoning you from inside the brown paper bag on the seat next to you on the drive home. Trust me, the wait is totally worth it.
(4)Elise S.
Do you have those places or foods that are indelibly associated with certain times of the day or week? Chinese food and ribs are my Friday night cravings. After my parents divorced and my dad moved back to Powderhorn, we found ourselves with a lot of options for Friday night dinner. Ted Cook's was always one of those places and was a regular in our rotation. Sitting and waiting in the frequently stifling hot "front of house" and admiring the grills and fryers turned shiny black from years of ribs, sauce, and fried potatoes always struck me as magical. They have since expanded and the waiting area is considerably nicer. You must get the pork ribs. They are to die for. Sweet, smoky, tender, not too fatty. The chicken is a good contender, but if you play for keeps, ribs are the way to go. The jo-jo potatoes are equally delicious, if modest, accompaniment of thinly sliced potatoes deep fried. There is something about the meat, the potatoes, the grease, and the sauce that just works so well. Ted Cook's is the ultimate no-frills operation. You go, you order, you wait, you get your meal in a styrofoam container (complete with plastic utensils and two slices of bread, one white, one wheat), and you restrain yourself from pulling over the car to gorge on the amazing ribs on your way home. Go and free yourself from the tyrranical shackles of Famous Daves with their wimpy ribs and mediocre sauce!
(5)Kate G.
Ted Cook's is fantastic-- the ribs and chicken are delicious. Stick with the pork ribs. The sides are OK-- I usually enjoy the beans and rice or collard greens. Chicken is delicious. You can get a whole meal for $20 (full rack, about 2 pounds of jo-jos, coleslaw, and bread--which is just eh). The sauce is good-- i prefer a smokier sauce, but overall very tangy-- vinegary and delish. Great to pick up on the way home and surprise my hubby with ribs. He is always delighted!
(4)Shana W.
First off, the sauce is out of this world. Best part of the meal. My pulled pork was awesome, and my bf's rib tips were great, too. Good slaw. Unfortunately, there are few choices for sides and you can only get a meal deal with the jojo potatoes, which aren't really what I'm looking for in BBQ. I'm used to green beans with fatback or corn pudding, but you can't get those here. Also, the peach cobbler was a disappointment. They messed up our order and gave us two of those instead of one cobbler and a slice of sweet potato pie, so I can't speak to the pie. Next time, I think I'll stick with the pulled pork (which is honestly to die for, totally earned them an extra star) and make my own sides and dessert.
(4)Ralph M.
I sat on the curb cursing my own foibles. What is it about "medium" that turns me off? It seems like such a cop out. It's the safe choice. It's the middle option, because god forbid you have to choose one or the other. Was I channeling my dislike of so called political "moderates"? Was I tapping into my hatred of Minnesota drivers, who crowd the middle lane except occasionally to throw themselves in the path of someone trying to drive at a reasonable speed? Whatever it was, when with a choice of mild, medium or hot sauce to go with my pork ribs, I chose the hot. Big mistake. It was the big wooden club of hot sauces, lots of heat, very little flavor (unless vinegar itself has been promoted to a flavor). My friend's comments about the medium lead me to believe it was about the same, minus the heat. Apparently, there was no right choice. Sitting on the curb, I pondered another failed venture for decent BBQ in Minneapolis. Ted Cook's had potential. The fact is, the best BBQ comes from little hole in the wall places (a van that appeared on the east side of Gainesvile, FL 3 days a week is probably my all time favorite). Ted Cook's seemed to follow this tradition: carry-out only, not so much as a bench or picnic table to enjoy your food. These places survive and flourish because their BBQ is good enough. However, things were soon to go downhill. In an interesting twist, Ted Cook's has the employees who can speak english in the kitchen, and the one's who can't out front taking your order. After repeating my order three times, and three times having the woman repeat back something I'm pretty sure was not what I ordered, I seemed to be out of options. I was going to receive whatever she deemed fit to bring me. Luckily, at that moment an employee emerged from the kitchen to take down my correct order. I had to wait about 5-10 minutes for my food, and then proceeded to the curb to consume it. I can't say the last time I ate on the curb; it didn't bother me. Enjoyed the scenery. A "Pedal Pub" rode by. I had not seen one before. The crew was festive, even with no drinks before them. I don't really get it. Unless the heat just nuked my taste buds, they didn't taste much smokey, BBQ goodness from the ribs. It just wasn't there. The corn bread was good if utterly unexceptional; the collared greens were probably the highlight for me. I'm still looking for some decent BBQ in Minneapolis. The ribs here may be a whisker above Market Street's, but that ain't saying much.
(2)ty f.
I'm not going to rehash the accurate details everyone else has already outlined, ok, maybe I will: Takeout Only Cash Only (I recall having to run for cash once, but maybe they take visa or something i dont have in my wallet.) No Liquor Friendly Guys own and run the place HOLY JESUS IS THIS FOOD GOOD. For a minute you may even forget you're in Minnesota. Throw on some Delta blues, crack a beer and drift off into bucolic southern euphoria. Rib tips, spit roasted chicken, beef ribs, pork ribs, man, you really can't go wrong. The greens are good, but not the best. Everything else, and I mean everything, is slap-yo-mama good. don't forget to pick up a cobbler or two and get some hot-sauce on the side for extra slatherin'. This place really should be a 1 dollar sign joint but its so damn good the tendency to overeat and over-order are, well, overwhelming. Last time I was their me and one buddy spent $60 for enough food for a small army. Ridiculous -and- money well spent. A hard combo to achieve.
(5)Kim K.
I visited this place with a friend. We were very hungry after a lot of walking at Mall of America. I ordered rib tips. The food was ok. Parts of the tips were tender, but parts were chewy and over burnt. The sauce was very vinegary, salty, and spicy. The place is a take-out only as well. Maybe this place is good for someone else, but not me.
(3)Lorraine T.
Continues to be the best.....no question.
(5)Holly M.
Ted's is the best damn BBQ you will ever eat. It is so so so amazingly good. We always get the BBQ Beef Dinner with the HOT sauce. It puts Kansas City to shame. Ted's is takeout only and the space isn't much to look at, but you will NOT be disappointed by the yummy food.
(5)John D.
Good and reasonable but I notice the pork is tasting less and less smokey. C'mon guys, more wood!
(3)Drew L.
I wasn't expecting this high quality joint in lil old minneapolis. Taste like its straight from the south. The pork ribs leave your mouth watering for more and the spicy sauce is very hot! I usually go with the medium and dip my meat in the hot bbq sauce. Jo-jos are good too. Been at this location forever and hopefully will stay at this location forever. Support this local AUTHENTIC BBQ joint!
(5)Todd K.
Ted Cook's. It's not fancy... Fact is, it's a walk up carry-out only. Parking is on-street, and crossing said street can be a challenge during rush-hour, but it's well worth the trip! Ted's looks pretty plain to the uneducated eye: it's an old well-aged store space with a counter at one end, the menu behind the counter on the wall, four chairs for waiting, and framed pictures of their dishes on prominent display (the kitchen and it's associated amazing aroma, is in the adjoining area). It may be a no-frills operation, but Ted's does some fine ribs! You can order pork spare ribs, beef ribs, or bbq chicken (we do the ribs!:D) ala carte or as a combo. Plus there's an array of additional sides and, of course the Peach Cobbler! Combos deliver your ribs in a styrofoam container with the ribs on the bottom, slathered with sauce, and a hefty layer of hot jo-jo potatoes on top (for folks unfamiliar, think thin-sliced deep fried potatoes). That pile of hot jo-jos makes a pretty great insulator/warming-unit for the trip home during the winter.:P A 1/4cup or so of cole slaw in it's own little container, and two slices of bread (one white, one whole wheat) rounds out the mix. The "medium" sauce, is actually fairly spicy, for a Minnesotan that is, with a definite hint of cinnamon and just a splash of apple juice flavor. The "hot" sauce is not as hot as you'd expect (given the "medium"'s heat), but has an even more notable apple flavor. Both are a nice change from what most people think of as "BBQ" sauce. Regardless of your choice, you'll find they apply the sauce with anything but a stingey hand. As to the ribs, they're are absolutely wonderful. Well worth the trip, and the trip back home -- assuming you have the self control to ride with them yelling their aroma at you from the passenger seat! :D The peach cobbler is also a nice change: it has a distinctive spicy flavor, somewhat reminiscent of cinnamon and allspice or cloves. A far cry from run of the mill! Highly recommended.
(4)Thaddeus S.
This is just consistently good BBQ. I've tried everything on their menu, but keep coming back for both the pork and the beef ribs. As mentioned in other reviews, their sauce comes in three different heat levels. The medium always work perfectly for me. This place is take-out only but they usually have you out the door within 10 min after ordering. Both the coleslaw and Jo-Jo potatoes compliment the ribs adequately, but their peach cobbler has potential to steal the show.
(4)Margaret O.
Wowza. Some of the best BBQ in the Twin Cities, and I'm lucky enough to have it right in the neighborhood. I always get half chicken plus sides of cole slaw, mashed potatoes, baked beans are also good. Love how a piece of white bread is included to help clean up any remaining sauce at the end. One word of caution: while a fun meal to eat, I only go here 1 or 2 times a year because it's so easy to "go overboard" and have a tummy ache later. But it's totally worth it!
(4)Jessica K.
OK, I am not a bar-b-que expert, and I haven't tasted all that Minneapolis has to offer, but I know that Ted Cook's rocks! The first time you see the maraschino cherry red sauce its a bit puzzling - but there's plenty of spice with just enough tang and a hint of sweet. Dinner comes with a pile of jo-jos dropped on the red sauce so it soaks in. A small side of average-tasting cole slaw and two pieces of plain sandwich bread round out the meal. Chicken is also great with crispy skin. Half slab costs $12.50, full rack costs $19.50.
(4)Kari M.
Wow! People are verbose about this place. So I will be brief. Have gone to Ted's for last 5+ years. The staff behind the counter are not personable. The meat is decreasing in quality (much more fatty and funky), while the sauce remains great (I LOVE the dominance of vinegar) and the Jo Jo's are delicious provided that you request them on the crispy side. Beyond that, the romance has gone sour, particularly when you pay $13+ for a meal just because you love the taters. My new BBQ love is in St. Paul (Big Daddy's on University) where the motto is "if you douse it with sauce before serving it to the customer, you are trying to cover something up." How right they are...sorry Ted's. Your meat just doesn't cut it anymore. So I buy my slab or tips in St. Paul with incredible sides, and keep a small container of Ted's sauce in my fridge. It feels like finding a new boyfriend who is the bees knees, yet sexting here and there with an ex.
(3)Drew F.
Very definitely a hole in the wall (which is to Ted Cook's credit) but also very definitely good comfort foods. They'll give you a heaping of jo-jo fries and enough meat to fill you up and then some. However, the ribs left a little bit to be desired. The Minnesota touch left a little bit to be desired in the flavoring & heat areas of the BBQ sauce (I ordered the hot). Also picked up the red beans & rice and was very pleased. Looking forward to trying the rib tips, my friend ordered them and they looked delicious. Overall very good, and I'll certainly go back but slightly disappointed in the ribs compared to their reputation.
(4)Nick L.
Recommendation: Excellent. This take-out only place is special, and one of our favorite restaurants in the Cities - you get serious BBQ at very reasonable prices. To be honest, the idea of take-out BBQ didn't appeal to us at first. We were worried about the food being cold by the time it reaches home and we've always enjoyed eating BBQ in a small family-run establishment that doesn't offer much in terms of ambience, but just great food. Ironically, there's no restaurant we've frequented more in the last six months than Ted Cook's (we also catered our son's first birthday party from here.) It all started when a group of ten friends were coming over to hang out - we didn't want to go out so a little bit of research led us to Ted Cook's. It's located just off the light rail stop on 38th St. A non-descript building that you'd easily walk past if it weren't for the smoky goodness of the BBQ (or the large crowd with growling stomachs.) Poke you head in and you see a limited menu, a few chairs to sit on while you wait, and a porthole that connects the front of the house to the kitchen. Don't be surprised if one of the guys from the kitchen pokes his head out of the porthole to take your order. These guys are cool, relaxed and don't have a sense of urgency or panic, regardless of how many patrons are waiting. Good BBQ takes time...and love. The menu is standard BBQ fare with one omission - the brisket. We've tried everything on the menu and have been thoroughly impressed. The place to start is the Rib Tips ($12.50 for a dinner). Smoky, fatty, piled high, and full of flavor - at this price it might be the best value in town. Following closely on the heels of the tips is the BBQ Pork ($12.30) and the BBQ Beef ($12.30). The mouthwatering pork (with a dollop of coleslaw) makes for an amazing sandwich while the beef, lathered with their spicy sauce does wonders to a piece of white bread. Needless to say, they also serve Ribs ($19.90 for a full slab), which are good but not as juicy as the tips. If you want BBQ Chicken ($9.60 for half), they have that too, but chicken just can't stand up to pork when it comes to BBQ. You have a nice selection of sides to pick from. We can't say a bad thing about any of them but we prefer the classic Coleslaw, Beans, and Collard Greens. If you order a "dinner," a side of JoJo's (fried sliced potatoes) comes with - these hot potatoes are the only thing that don't transport well; they tend to get soggy pretty quick. We forgot to mention that you get to pick a sauce for your BBQ. The hot has a nice amount of heat and won't work for everyone, so we'd recommend sticking with the medium that provides good heat along with the sweetness and smokiness (we usually get a side of the hot sauce to make it more interesting.) This place can get busy at dinner so be prepared to wait or you can call in an order (with a minimum of four dinners). Lots of street parking is available. $$. Great value for food. We catered a large dinner for around $12 per person.
(5)j m.
My mouth is watering just thinking about the beef ribs. The spare are amazing as well but I am a sucker for a good beef rib. I could smell the place 4 blocks down so by the time that I ordered I was almost shaking for a rib fix! So smoky and cooked just right, I can't wait to get back!
(5)Kore P.
My kind of place. They only do a few things and they do them well. Not trying to be everything to everyone. My regular order is the sliced beef with the hot sauce but I like everything on the menu.
(5)Ryan J.
Not going to lie I thought I was walking into a brothel when I check this place out, but everyone there was really polite and the food was amazing! I stopped by before work to pick up lunch and it was right off of the light rail so it worked out perfectly. It really is one hell of a hole in the wall joint and I must agree with a previous post that the "slaw" isn't so great, however the potatoes and ribs were some of the best that I have ever tasted. Ribs were cooked just right and I could eat the sauce raw if given the opportunity. Places like this deserve good reviews as they tend to cherish good old fashion customer service. If you liked Ted Cook's definitely check out Scott Ja-Mama's a little further south in Minneapolis.
(5)Hillary R.
there should be something between "eh, ive experienced better" and "a-ok." maybe like a "it was fine, but nothing great." a-ok to me means, ill go back and ive experienced better, preceded by the eh, means passive aggressive for that was shitty shit shit. i was not thrilled. per ralphs review, i went for the medium and not the hot. sadly, the sauce was probably my favorite thing- a bit of spice but not too vinegary. the ribs weren't bad but they werent great. my least favorite thing would be a tie between the guy working there, who spoke english but did his best not to speak unless absolutely necessary and seemed extremely unhappy and a bit angry, and the horrible potatoes that come with the ribs- they look like soggy plantains but were bland hangy potatoes. if you dont go crispy, at least go firm. these were neither. kinda tasted like they had been hanging out all day in some steam room for potatoes. sans towels maybe ive been spoiled by texas toast, but my punishment for my wonder bread comment to per on the talk thread came back to haunt me- that is the bread they give you there- no shit. some were wonder white and some were the wheat. both went into the garbage- had i checked the order before driving away i could have passed them back to unhappy guy there. but i had the feeling the guy would have been far more unhappy had i started opening the bags and checking. the slaw wasnt very tasty either but they did give us too many- so if it had been good we would have been happy i guess. the rib tips, at least in the picture hanging up, looked kinda tasty. thats one positive thing. would not go back. dont think it was all that cheap either.
(2)Bubbles LaTour L.
OK, I've got me asbestos skivvies on--it was okay and I'm glad we went because now I don't have to go again. Full rack dinner, medium sauce. We drove 17 miles to eat there, not knowing it is take-out only; didn't see anything in the reviews i scanned that indicate I can't eat on the premises. Maybe I missed it. We schlepped the order home and I was underwhelmed with the sides: slaw and Jo-Jo potatoes. I opened a can of baked beans when we got home. The potatoes were splayed out on top of the meat and were soggy--maybe they're supposed to be soggy and limp? IdaKnow. The slaw was just about room temperature and if I'd been a little sharper I'd have asked that they be packed in a separate bag. The ribs were okay. They were good. Meaty. If I'd ordered a slab only, I'd have given 3 stars and maybe 3-1/2 if it were possible to split a star. Friendly staff. Nice smoky smell when you walk inside. Attire doesn't matter for take-out, IMNSHO. This was our second choice today; Scott Ja-Mama is closed on Tuesdays. Scott's closer, too, by about 10 minutes. 8-) We prefer Market BBQ. YMMV.
(2)B G.
If you like BBQ, you have to try Ted Cook's. It's the best bbq I've had in MN and it's fairly priced (big meal for 1 is $12.30), although I have yet to try Scott Ja Mama's. The sides need to be seasoned to your liking... Another reviewer put it well: "Ted Cook's is the ultimate no-frills operation. You go, you order, you wait, you get your meal in a styrofoam container (complete with plastic utensils and two slices of bread, one white, one wheat), and you restrain yourself from pulling over the car to gorge on the amazing ribs on your way home." **Call ahead and reduce your wait!
(4)Terry W.
I would go back, but I was a bit disappointed. Agree with much of what Dan H. wrote. My beef ribs were actually a bit tough and fatty. I was surprised by how hot the sauce was. It seemed like they are putting tobasco in it? I want to go back for the pulled pork, not sure I would try the beef ribs again.
(3)Bryn F.
Best BBQ in Minneapolis! Fall off the bone ribs, sweet and soft cornbread muffins, and good coleslaw. The menu is lean but they do it all well. And it's cheap so you can try one of everything! All is To Go: no seating inside.
(5)Clay U.
As of now, it's the best barbecue I've ever eaten. It's take-out only and you probably won't wait long for them to fill your order (2-3 min). I tried both the beef and the pork ribs... both were delicious. I can't really speak for the rest of the food, but I'm not really going to a barbecue joint for their sides. I'll definitely be eating here again.
(5)Nate K.
Do you ever notice how BBQ, more than practically any other food, makes people happy? And why not - who could be upset when you have a piece of chicken or rib or brisket drenched in sauce and lightly grilled (or even better smoked) in your hand. Okay, maybe the vegetarians of the world would disagree - but they aren't reading my Yelp site anyway. So for all of us who love a really great BBQ - Ted Cook's is one of the best places around. Like all good BBQ places the building looks like it should be condemned and there is no place for you to sit because you would never leave. But drop on by because the BBQ is top notch! Insiders note: try the bone-in rib tips.
(5)Jess F.
Sometimes... late at night... I think about those delicious jo-jo's, drowning in a sea of BBQ sauce. It's that good. I've tried the ribs and the chicken there and they were both incredible. The BBQ sauce there is more of the thin and vinegary variety--just the way I like it. I also like how each meal is served with a slice of wonder bread. The people who work there are friendly. Even the other people waiting in line are always friendly--probably because they are about to eat delicious BBQ.
(5)J B.
overpriced and no where near good BBQ. Why people like this is beyond me. It is simply overrated. Don't bother. The Jo-Jo potatoes are different, but that is the only thing good about them. This place is setup for takeout; although, you could probably trrrrrry to eat there. With takeout, they through everything in a single Styrofoam container and the potatoes and bread and everything just gets mushed together. very gross.
(1)Michelle R.
I moved to Boston this past year, and thank god because I had an addiction to Ted Cook's BBQ. The half ribs dinner with medium sauce . . . sometimes when I'm craving comfort and missing Minnesota I dream of Ted Cook's. Be warned. It's sooo good you may find yourself wanting BBQ a little too much.
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