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BBQ Joints in West Des Moines, IA

8 BBQ joints in and around West Des Moines, Iowa.

West Des Moines has about 73,664 residents, which works out to 11 BBQ joints per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

BBQ Joints in West Des Moines

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  1. Famous Dave's

    1720 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Dine-in service

    RibsBBQ sandwiches
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  2. Smokey D's BBQ

    1201 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    Since 2007

    Offers catering · Allergen information

    BrisketRibsPulled pork
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  3. Jethro's Bbq 'n Bacon Bacon

    1480 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1403

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  1. Jethro's Bbq

    9350 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1646

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  2. Leachmon Pit Stop Bbq

    1551 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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  3. Big Al’s Bbq Burgers, Brews + Tenderloins Too

    1960 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4218

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  4. Bandana's BBQ

    4570 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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    BrisketRibsPulled pork
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  5. Unrvld Barbeque Bar

    3701 Ep True Pkwy Ste 400, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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8BBQ joints
11per 100,000 residents
8with a phone
8with a website

Of the 8 BBQ joints listed in West Des Moines, 8 give a phone number and 8 have a website. 1 is a branch of a national chain — Famous Dave's (1); the remaining 7 are independent. By what they offer: 3 serve ribs, 2 serve pulled pork, 2 serve brisket. The longest-running is Smokey D's BBQ, in business since 2007. The nearest bigger selection is Des Moines with 20.

West Des Moines 8 BBQ joints

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