I think think this is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. I had the pulled pork and it was amazing. They were extremely nice! It was very beautiful too! Definitely coming back!
My husband really enjoys authentic BBQ and Bakers certainly is a refreshing change from some standard restaurants. The atmosphere is comfortable, casual and there seemed to be many locals enjoying their meals. The service is great, attentive, pleasant and the waitress gave my husband a soda refill without him asking. For our meals the pulled pork sandwich was juicy and abundant but seemed under seasoned and lacking a great Smokey flavor, the table side BBQ sauce add helped . For some reason the bottom of the bun was soggy which made it a challenge to hold together. The burnt ends sandwich was flavorful but was in parts very fatty. My husband is okay with that but he says it is usually served less fatty. We enjoyed our lunch and plan to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Terri M.
Excellent food and service! Had the fish and loved it!
Had the brisket sandwich was delicious. Husband had the turkey and burnt ends. Turkey was really good but the burnt ends were nothing but Fat no meat to them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ethen Dixon
Sweet lady and her son run the place. Great small town environment
Vickie Blackorby
Thank you so much for catering our Christmas dinner! It was a hit!! Very good and hot when we served it!
Blake Barks
Best BBQ. Love it all, great sides. Pricier for a reason but one of the fastest lunches too. I do wish for a bit more sauces sometimes (maybe a horseradish or an actual hot hot sauce) but what they have is lovely!Vegetarian options: Maybe the fried mushrooms and certain sides but not really as it is BBQKid-friendliness: Plenty of space. Not much to distract them so bring your own distraction.Parking: 10 on the streetWheelchair accessibility: Few bumps but accessible. Door do not open automatically.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brit Heller
Pulled pork was average. Really weak flavor and it was watery. Cole slaw wasnt bad but it was odd tasting...be forwarned that it has onions in it which is strange. For a bbq place, it barely smells like bbq when you walk in. The atmosphere is lacking...seemed clean enough but it's really bright and plain inside. We'll stick to our favorite bbq place in the mall in Ottumwa.
Great small-town bbq
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich
Had burnt ends. They are delicious ?.
I think think this is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. I had the pulled pork and it was amazing. They were extremely nice! It was very beautiful too! Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich
The food is great and the service is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best BBQ in town for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich Platter, Brisket and Fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich
The food was very good! Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich
amazing pulled pork sandwich great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich
My husband really enjoys authentic BBQ and Bakers certainly is a refreshing change from some standard restaurants. The atmosphere is comfortable, casual and there seemed to be many locals enjoying their meals. The service is great, attentive, pleasant and the waitress gave my husband a soda refill without him asking. For our meals the pulled pork sandwich was juicy and abundant but seemed under seasoned and lacking a great Smokey flavor, the table side BBQ sauce add helped . For some reason the bottom of the bun was soggy which made it a challenge to hold together. The burnt ends sandwich was flavorful but was in parts very fatty. My husband is okay with that but he says it is usually served less fatty. We enjoyed our lunch and plan to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Excellent food and service! Had the fish and loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent tender brisket the sides are tasty too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich Platter
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Had the brisket sandwich was delicious. Husband had the turkey and burnt ends. Turkey was really good but the burnt ends were nothing but Fat no meat to them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sweet lady and her son run the place. Great small town environment
Thank you so much for catering our Christmas dinner! It was a hit!! Very good and hot when we served it!
Best BBQ. Love it all, great sides. Pricier for a reason but one of the fastest lunches too. I do wish for a bit more sauces sometimes (maybe a horseradish or an actual hot hot sauce) but what they have is lovely!Vegetarian options: Maybe the fried mushrooms and certain sides but not really as it is BBQKid-friendliness: Plenty of space. Not much to distract them so bring your own distraction.Parking: 10 on the streetWheelchair accessibility: Few bumps but accessible. Door do not open automatically.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pulled pork was average. Really weak flavor and it was watery. Cole slaw wasnt bad but it was odd tasting...be forwarned that it has onions in it which is strange. For a bbq place, it barely smells like bbq when you walk in. The atmosphere is lacking...seemed clean enough but it's really bright and plain inside. We'll stick to our favorite bbq place in the mall in Ottumwa.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5