ZZQ Smokehouse

Love this place!! The food is amazing g! Almost everything is gluten free and they are very knowledgeable and friendly. The Mac and cheese is so good and the brisket was wonderful!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Fantastic food, everything is gluten free (except the buns, but they ALSO have gf buns available). Some of the best pulled pork and mac ive ever had, and their sauces are incredible. We’ll be back for sure!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Where do I begin? The whole place is gluten free except some buns. Fryer is gf, sauces, meats, etc. Best bbq we have ever had! The owner told me that his wife’s family is celiac and knew everything about it before I could even ask “is this gluten free”. This is a must have for all!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wow! We can’t say enough about zzq Everything except the bun is gluten free! The brisket was fabulous as was the chicken and ribs The sides were great 3 cheese Mac and cheese, yum Take a trip and make your tastebuds sing with happiness!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Delicious food, everything is GF except for the buns used for sandwiches. It always feels like a treat to eat French fries at a restaurant! The brisket was delicious and Mac n cheese is kid approved! We will definitely be back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great food and service! Everything is GF, except the buns. I believe they occasionally have GF buns available.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner has family with celiac disease and is super knowledgeable! Try the mac and cheese! Amazing meats! The staff is so friendly!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great food. They told me everything is GF except the buns they use for sandwiches. Even the Mac and cheese is gluten free

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing. Always really good food and great service! Zak the owner is wonderful at ensuring a great experience. Celiac and have never been sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

The majority of their menu is celiac-safe (and delicious!) Additionally the staff are knowledgeable about the gluten free diet and cross contamination. I’ve eaten here a few times and have never gotten sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Highly recommend!! Owner is very friendly (so are all the staff). Everything is GF except the beer and buns. They do offer a GF bun that comes wrapped in a package. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. I’ve eaten here many times and not gotten sick and I am extremely sensitive. (Owner has some celiac family members so he totally gets it)!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

My husband and I travel to Minnesota often for Mayo Clinic from Florida. There are not any good BBQ places that are gluten free or Celiac friendly where we live. I saw the amazing reviews ZZQ Smokehouse had and figured we’d give it a try for something different as I have not had REAL bbq in several yrs. EVERYTHING except buns for the sandwiches is gluten free. They have a safe area for us with Celiac Disease and a dedicated fryer for fries. ALL of the sides and sauces are gluten free as well. They are currently working on a gluten free mac and cheese and they had me try it. HOLY AMAZING!!! I got the 2 meat plate (brisket and pulled pork) with baked beans, coleslaw, and added a side of potato salad. Not only were the portions amazing, but everything was so flavorful and tender. The baked beans are literally the best baked beans I have ever had. The gluten free mac and cheese they are working on does not taste like gluten free mac and cheese and the noodles have the best texture. My husband who does not have Celiac disease said he would never know it was gluten free. I’m so glad I couldn’t eat everything because now I have left overs. No cross contamination reaction. Super friendly staff and great customer service. They took precautions and washed hands before preparing our plates. We will definitely be back soon!!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

A must for meat lovers with celiacs or a sensitivity. Owner Zak takes every precaution with cross contamination including dedicated friers. Let them know you're gluten free and they will wash everything. Only thing you cannot have is the bun. I'll be back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The best BBQ I have had in a long time. Everything except the buns is gluten and celiac safe. Got the brisket and pulled pork with fries. Will be coming back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Fabulous - everything is GF except the bread and the staff/owner are very knowledgeable and ready to answer questions.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

I have celiac and did not get sick. Great for BBQ in southern suburbs that is safe for GF. Only think not GF is the bread. They said they’re currently working on a GF macaroni and cheese side.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

The only item on the entire menu that isn't GF is the bread for sandwiches. The brisket was DELICIOUS, as were the sauces, fries & potato salad. We will be back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

We love everything we had tried from ZZQ! Basically everything is GF. We have gone there to eat a few times (pre-covid) and have done take out many times. Their sauces are made in house and delicious, the garlic and the mustard are our favorites. The staff is always friendly .

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Incredible food. Only the beer has gluten. Owner very knowledgeable and the food, omg, so amazing.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner is very knowledgeable how about cross-contamination. When asked about gluten free menu items, he stated that only the Buns and the beer have gluten. When ordering with my gluten eating husband they make sure mine was very separate. Have eaten here many times and have never gotten sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Brisket was great. Staff was very aware and asked on the phone if we were gluten free. They were testing out new items and gave us gluten free chicken tenders for free. Whole family enjoyed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

No gluten at all! Definitely worth the trip!

So good, a little much

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food and drinks are gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Most of the menu is gluten free, except for the sandwiches. They have a clear knowledge of cross contact and have almost an entirely gluten free menu.

The smoked chicken is the best I’ve ever had, by far. The pulled pork and ribs are excellent. Fries are delicious and it’s a dedicated fryer. Their sauces are delicious - especially like the smoky.

Seriously the best chicken I’ve had.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies

I have tried this restaurant twice and have gotten sick both times.

Young kids working who couldn't answer my questions. Used cinnamon sugar for rub seasonong

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Awesome, safe place to eat! All meats, sauces and sides are gluten free. Great tasting too! Owner has 3 family members that have celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

All meats, sauces and sides are gluten free. Separate fryer for fries. Excellent food. Knowledgeable staff. Totally celiac safe!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is gluten free including sides and sauces. They do serve non gf bread in a separate toaster. The food was delicious!!!! Highly recommend. Owners family member is celiac and a dietien who approved the full menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great bbq meat, everything on menu GF except buns & beer (you can get a GF bun if you ask). Dedicated fryer!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Moist, juicy ribs, fork tender brisket and smokey chicken. AMAZING food. Safe for Celiacs and CC sensitive people. Everything on the menu and all sauces are GF. Only gluten in the place is buns which only touch a penne press. Frier and grill top are dedicated GF!! Spoke to owner, was very friendly and understanding of GF needs. Ate here with NO problems. Thank you thank you ZZQ for being in existence!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Phenomenal. Go there and tell them you have celiac and they will take care of you. I recommend the brisket and fries (& especially their white garlic sauce 🥰)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I can't say enough good things about this place! Being recently diagnosed with celiac disease, eating out is a terrifying experience but not at ZZQ! They have gluten free buns AND a dedicated frier for the fries - no chance of cross contamination anywhere. The owner was so kind, explaining how the kitchen works and even going out of his way to recommend other celiac-friendly restaurants! So not only is the entire menu celiac friendly, it's DELICIOUS to boot! Thank you to everyone at ZZQ - this gal has a new favorite restaurant!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was super knowledgeable and trained well. Owner was very understanding and accommodating. Highly recommended for gf and non gf people. I tested shredded chicken, potato salad, beans, sweet zzq sauce, and spicy zzq sauce on Nima gluten tester.. no gluten found! 😄

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great BBQ and dedicated fryer for fries. They even have gluten free buns for sandwiches.

Pulled pork with the smoky BBQ and fries on a GF bun!!! Sooooooo good and it’s nice to eat somewhere where you can eat EVERYTHING on the menu (except regular bun)! I didn’t get sick! Will be back even though it’s a drive from Plymouth. I also enjoyed the potato salad!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food is awesome! Great meats, sides, sauces, and the best buns! They get buns from Rich’s according to the owner. A Google search tells me that Rich’s makes the buns at a dedicated facility in Eagan. Check back for their Tuesday special... if you see the smoked chicken sandwich... RUN!!! It is amazing! Great food and always tests safe with the Nima sensor.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Tried this on Foodsby today for lunch AWESOME delicious food!!!! I am not a huge fan of potato salad but ZZQ has the most AMAZING potato salad on earth!!!! The meat was AMAZING as well!!! I will definitely be going to dine in with my family soon!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was very much looking forward to trying this restaurant and I will say the food was delicious, however, I got really sick. With all of these fantastic reviews, I can only assume that it was a freak thing but I will not be back.

GF brethren- go support this place. They’re knowledgeable, they care, they’ll spend the time talking to you, and gave my kiddo gf cookies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome BBQ and dedicated frier. Yum!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing food. Owner very friendly and super familiar with celiac disease. They have a gf bun in a sealed package that was amazing! Wish they were closer to St. Cloud but will definitely be back when in the area

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgeable staff, friendly. Everything is gluten and dairy free except a couple sauces and the potato salad. The ribs have margarine glaze on it so not dairy free. Check this place out.

The owner has celiacs in his family and is very knowledgeable. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable as well. Everything is gluten free but a bun they serve but you cam substitute it for a packaged gluten free bun. We tried three different types of meat and many sauces. Everything was very good. We will definitely go again when we travel up that way.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

EXCELLENT smoked brisket!!! They now have gluten-free buns. All the barbecue sauces are gluten-free.Very knowledgeable about celiac disease. We will be back!!! 🐮

Celiac friendly?

Yes