Minnesota BBQ Co.

09/30/2021

Hi Friends,

We want to express our gratitude for all of the love and support during the last three years we have been open and during this unfortunate turn of events.

Here is what happened:
On Monday morning at about 2:30am, an electrical box in the back of the building malfunctioned, sparking fire behind the building. The small combustion spread quickly to the dried white oak firewood stacked in back and also to a wooden lean-to. The fire was fast and furious. It was quickly put out by the Minneapolis fire department by 3:30am. Thanks to their quick response, and our all-block building, the fire did not spread inside. The fire department is positive that there was no ill will. The camera footage from our friends at Fade Away Lazor and Tattoo, along with our own footage, support that conclusion. It was just the worst timing possible for us and for anyone excited to come visit in our final week.

Thankfully the damage was only exterior, not interior. The fire did, however, melt all of the exterior power coming into the building from the powerlines. Because of that, everything inside shut off, including our walk-in coolers and freezers holding all of our food production and supplies for this final week. Everything had to be tossed. The knocking out of electricity and the loss of product is too great of a hit to realistically be able to open our last week of service. We had a closing party planned for Sunday and everything.

As for what’s next…
We are going to take a little break after this tough, unfortunate ending. We had planned for a bittersweet last week and a closing party. But sadly, all now must be canceled as we deal with the challenges created by the fire. We will still be here this year with the catering events we have planned, using our Travail family as a Commissary, to fullfill those commitments. We are working on what’s next for MNBBQCO. We look towards the spring with ideas of personalized catering, sauce bottling, rub packaging, and some retail fun. Stay tuned, and we will let you know what is on the horizon as we get closer.

Once again, from the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate all the love and support. Thank you for coming in and we will see you soon.

-MNBBQCO

09/27/2021

It’s true there was a fire in the back of MNBBQ early this morning. We don’t know a lot yet but we do know that being open this week is nearly impossible. We will keep you posted with updates as we get unravel this mess.

09/23/2021

All about that wagyu brisket this week. is truly making an paralleled product.

09/17/2021

Brought back the loaded avocado to go with taco week. We can make it with any of the taco filings.

09/16/2021

Smokey delicious tacos coming back tomorrow! Today is all about the good ole brisket, ribs, chicken, Mac and cheese, and best beans in town.

09/10/2021

We are very short staffed at the restaurant today, so we will be running a the menu limited to traditional items like brisket, ribs, potatoe salad, and beans. Sorry for any inconvenience but we will be unable to offer any chicken sandwiches today.

09/05/2021

We still have banh mi available today! We have loaded these baguettes from Trung Nam bakery with lots of Smokey pork, and some traditional veggies.

09/03/2021

Got the crew out here rooting for the home team . The shop is closed, but feel free to come by and get what you need.

09/03/2021

The baguettes have landed! Banh mi start tomorrow. Please help us reach our goal and get all 200 in your bellies. Also as a reminder we will be closed this evening for a private event. Our hours for today are 12-3 or until sold out.

09/01/2021

After a memorable run serving takeout from our humble abode in NE Minneapolis, Minnesota BBQ Co. is packing up the smoker and closing our doors. Sunday, October 3rd will be our last day at our 816 Lowry location.

In the meantime, we wanted to give you one last chance to grab your favorite MN BBQ classics like brisket and ribs along with some of our most popular specials. Each week we’ll serve something new along with our full takeout menu.

September 4-5: Banh Mi

September 9-12: Fried Chicken Sandwich

September 16-19: Pastrami Sandwich

September 23-26: Tacos

Sept 30-Oct 3: Aged Prime Rib and Tri-Tip

If you would like to order a large quantity of the specials or any of our regular items, you may order ahead on our Tock page: https://exploretock.com/minnesotabbqco

As always, thanks for coming in and supporting our business! We are planning our next moves and you may yet see more ‘cue in the future.

This take-out craft barbecue restaurant is a collaboration between Kale Thome, longtime chef de cuisine at Travail, and Travail Collective co-founders Mike Brown, James Winberg, and Bob Gerken.

08/29/2021

First day we sold out way to quick. Second day we sold over 100. It’s coming back….

08/21/2021

Fried ribs with Alabama white?