ZZQ Smokehouse

Celiac friendly

4 weeks ago

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

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

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)!!

2 months ago

Don't sleep on this bbq. A treat for my fellow celiac and non celiac, alike. Dedicated fryers for items such as wings and fries. I study Dietetics and after talking to the owner, Zach, I am confident he cares and is knowledgeable about his customers and their allergies. Just be sure to notify him or his staff and you'll be in good hands! Service is quality, couldn't have felt more welcomed. Try it ASAP!

Celiac friendly

2 months ago

Owner is awesome and very gluten aware. We bought a bunch of stuff for my wife’s 40th. The food is so excellent. Great place!

Celiac friendly

2 months ago

What a great experience! Upon hearing that I had Celiac disease, the owner himself assisted with my order. He explained that the meats and sauces as well as sides were gluten free. He also stated they had a dedicated deep fryer. I had the pulled pork with potato salad and French fries. It was amazing!!!!!! The food was delicious and I felt fantastic after eating it. Would absolutely recommend and look forward to going again.

Celiac friendly

2 months ago

ELiTE - Smokey Meaty Goodness (oh yah and it’s gluten free!!!) ZZQ is by far and wide, one of the most knowledge and attentive barbecue joints in the twin cities. Dedicated Fryer, GF Sauces, GF meats- errrythang except for the beer is GF. Meats, sauce and rubs are intentionally, carefully crafted to avoid gluten at all costs. This place is great! There is NO doubt this place is safe for celiac.

Celiac friendly

6 months ago

Great service, excellent food! Very friendly staff that are knowledge about gluten free options and make you feel right at home!

Celiac friendly

9 months ago

EXCELLENT food and very confident in their ability to serve according to celiac needs. Owner is very knowledgeable and was incredibly personable to ensure that I had a good experience. You can tell they have high quality meats, much better than most fast food BBQ. I highly recommend.

Celiac friendly

11 months ago

I have eaten here many times and have not had an issue. The owner is awesome and totally understands Celiac. He goes out of his way to make it a good experience.

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

I was very impressed, the owner was knowledgeable about Celiac disease. The only gluten there is the bun and beer. Amazing food, I will definitely be back!

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Owner came to take our order and was very knowledgeable about Celiac. All meats, sauces, sides, and fries are gluten free. The coleslaw has some kind of distilled vinegar though. They cleaned the grill and utensils after the last food was cooked. Definitely the best BBQ I have had in Minnesota. The meat was smoky and flavorful. I liked the food with just a little sauce as the meat was fantastic on its own. Great food and great service. We will be back often!

1 year ago

Had the brisket and pulled pork with fries and coleslaw. Owner informed me that it had vinegar in it. He is very very knowledgeable when it comes to gluten with 2 people on his wife's side that have it. They are in the process of getting all separate and new utensils. He is getting tongs with purple handles since purple represents allergies. He even told me to be safe and use a napkin to push down on the sauce pumps. I went right at 11 and as soon as I sat down it got busy. He should definitely open a second place south of the cities and have a food truck downtown Minneapolis. Now as far as the food goes... it looks really good and man the taste is just great!

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Great food, very knowledgeable about GF needs. Very friendly!

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Food was awesome! The owner was so helpful, even has a nutritionist look over his ingredients to make sure they are safe. Yup I smell Iike a smokehouse because...it's a smokehouse. Very celiac friendly and very knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

I've been to ZZQ twice now with my celiac daughters. Both times the owner took our order, and explained things very well. Very fun, delish place to go.

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

We eat here at least once a week. Great food and knowledgeable staff.

1 year ago

Food very one dimensional. Relies heavily on dry rub. Barbecue sauces were watery with a strong vinegar taste. Fries are gluten free. Food is gluten free, but I prefer more flavor in my food. Order at counter food delivered to table. You will leave smelling like you've been at a smokehouse.

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

So amazing! Very reasonable price, super knowledgeable staff with first hand experience relating to celiac disease. I felt so at ease eating here due to those reasons!

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food was amazing and well worth the trip. Only non GF item in the menu is the beer and the buns.

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Phenomenal smoked food. The owner has a celiac family member so he knows 1st hand what's gf, and about cross contaminant ion. Food was simply- outstanding! I'd highly recommend to anyone. I had the ribs & pulled pork, they were both fabulous.

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

We were ABSOLUTELY AMAZED!! We were able to enjoy our meal without the worry of getting glutened. For us, it is a drive to get there but definitely worth it!! Will be going back for sure and soon. Not often can we say that we enjoyed our meal, this place deserves 10 stars. Great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff!! Way to go ZZQ Becca

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Amazing. Before I ordered I told him I have Celiac. His wife has 2 people with celiac in the family. The only thing in the menu that I couldn't have was a bun. Didn't need one. The food is amazing, big portions, fantastic REAL BBQ! Worth the drive! Will be back, with friends in tow!

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

This is a great place! I'm very selective about where I eat due to my gluten issues. Met the owner, Zach on my first visit. He is very celiac conscious and makes you feel right at home. I can eat almost everything on the menu except for the buns. But at this place, you sure don't need a bun. Delicious!!

Celiac friendly

1 year ago

Great Q, nice variety of sauces and very concerned with Celiac health. they asked for the gluten free members of our party to order first so they could clean all equipment and surfaces for us.

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

I am torn. This restaurant is very gluten free friendly, but the food was atrocious! We went on a Saturday night with our children, when we pulled up we were shocked to see that it wasn't busy, we had been worried, considering the timing. I know understand why. It was not edible. The meat was disgusting in both taste and texture, the fry seasoning was overpowering and off putting. I was so excited to try this place, but alas I am disappointed. Skip this place.

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Great food. French fries are fantastic. They are the classic Texas BBQ joint; pick your meat, pick your sides. Nothing fancy, just delicious finger licking smoky bbq. And no worries about gluten contamination.

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Outstanding food! I've been to a lot of BBQ restaurants and ZZQ ranks right up there with the best. Only the bun has gluten. Every side and sauce is GF. Very friendly. Go to this place!

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Fellow at the restaurant is very knowledgeable and friendly. Best of all, everything except the bread is gluten free. The food is excellent! My favorites were the ribs, pulled pork and brisket. The menu is simple but that is OK! Try the spicy, sweet & smokey sauces together. YUM.

2 years ago

Excellent food! Manager is extremely knowledgeable of gluten free needs and other food allergies/sensitivities. Had the 3 meat plate with some extremely tender and delicious ribs. Highly recommend!

2 years ago

very celiac friendly and tastes great.

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Passing through town and this place came up on my GF App. I am so glad we stopped. This BBQ and smokehouse has an authentic taste and it really hit the spot for hungry travelers. Simple: 4 Meat options (chicken, brisket, pork and ribs) and 4 sides (fries, beans, coleslaw and potato salad). It's worth the trip. Food is outstanding. Place is clean, staff smiles, Zach the owner will make sure your GF needs are met. Dedicated frier, utensils cleaned, and all the sauces are gluten free. We are up visiting from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and will definitely stop by again. Hungry? Check back Sunday - Zach has a "burnt ends" brisket special. I can't wait!

2 years ago

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

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

A must for meat lovers with celiacs or a sensitivity. Owner Zach 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!

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Fabulous food and very knowledgeable ownership. I asked about GF and the owner knows his stuff being that he has relatives with Celiac disease. Love this place! I can have fries too!!!

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Great food! The owner is friendly and super knowledgable. The only thing I couldn't eat was the bun.

Celiac friendly

2 years ago

Everything but the buns is gluten free. Owner is very knowledgable about cross-contamination.