I was in the neighborhood and smelled the barbeque, I drove around the corner to find it, and they did not disappoint. It was my first time there, so I didn't order extra. The barbeque was so good I realized I didn't order enough. It was busy, but they served delicious hot food quickly.
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This place rocks! They were packed for pick-up yesterday, on Father's Day, but it was well worth the wait. Even though they were extremely busy, the staff was friendly, helpful and organized.We got the ribs, corn muffins, and potato salad. Everything was amazing. The medium BBQ sauce was slightly spicy, sweet, acidic and perfect. My mouth is watering just thinking about it...I wish there was leftovers!
We love Ted Cooks. It's one of our favorite take-out spots. The ribs, sauce and baked beans are amazing. The collards aren't my favorite and occasionally the ribs are dry....but more often than not everything is awesome. We get the family dinner with extra jos and the big side of baked beans and it feeds our family of four for just under $30. Very reasonable.
I've been going to Ted Cook's for over 30 years. It's my gold standard when it comes to BBQ. There is other good barbecue in Minneapolis, but nowhere else brings together the excellent smoking technique, the sliced jojos, and that great sauce.Somehow, they've kept it all the same for all the years I've known it (with exception of one renovation where they expanded into the business space next door).If you're a connoisseur of barbecue, you have to add this place to your list.
HANDS DOWN!!! This is THE BEST I've tasted so far this way with them RIB TIPS!!! I wish I had a picture but BAAAABBBYY I couldn't stop eating them and that's what we call MILD SAUCE in Chicago! From, Chicago, Houston, Alabama, Tennessee and Indiana keep it smoking baby. I have to get my brother here because he has been complaining of good BBQ hard to find up this way! TED'S IS THE BEST!!! 10 Toes down if you can stop dancing while you eating.... I'll see you guys this Saturday!!!
Get the rib tips, beef dinner with jojos, coleslaw and add a side of baked beans and thank me later. My favorite minneapolis bbq joint. Friendly service, food is fast and hot.
Best & favorite BBQ hands down. Awesome sliced beef,chicken & ribs. Best homemade sauce.. Amazing & perfect coleslaw..Been eating Ted Cooks since The day I was born and will take it to the grave with me!
Is Ted Cook's still BLACK owned???? The day shift staff who happens to be Hispanic doesn't seem to cook the food the same as previous years of eating here. Portion size and taste wise not the same. I've been going to Ted Cook's for 25 yrs. The older Hispanic woman who cooks and works the counter has the worse attitude I've encountered in a long time!!!
I've been eating here with my family since I was a little kid. My family is from Chicago, and it is the only BBQ place they will go to in Minnesota because of its authenticity in flavor. From what I can remember the recipes have never changed. Only BBQ place worth going to here.
Best & favorite BBQ hands down. Awesome sliced beef,chicken & ribs. Best homemade sauce.. Amazing & perfect coleslaw..Been eating Ted Cooks since The day I was born and will take it to the grave with me!