Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Cedar Falls: 5:13 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (319) 214-7436 to confirm.
Location & directions
623 E 18th StCedar Falls, IA 50613
About Blue Barn Bbq
Blue Barn Bbq is a barbecue restaurant located at 623 E 18th St in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It's part of our guide to 47 restaurants, cafes and bars in Cedar Falls. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Blue Barn Bbq is open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday).
Guests can choose from 65 menu items across 9 sections, including BBQ Plates and Platters, BBQ Sandwiches, Loaded Blue Bowls, The Meats!!!, and The Sides!. Listed prices range from $0.80 to $80.00, with a typical item around $4.75. Menu highlights include Meat Sweats For One, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Original Bleu Bowl.
You can visit for outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (319) 214-7436 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Phone
- (319) 214-7436
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday)
- Menu
- 65 items · $0.80–$80.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Blue Barn Bbq’s weekday schedule with 8 other barbecue restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 36 hours a week, 17 hours fewer than the local median of 53. 62% of barbecue restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays; Blue Barn Bbq does not.
Compared with 8 other barbecue restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants in Iowa
Based on 6 menus with 633 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $15.00.
At Blue Barn Bbq the median listed price is $4.75, lower than the typical $9.50 for barbecue restaurants in Iowa.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pulled Pork | 67% | $8.50 |
| Burnt Ends | 67% | $9.99 |
| Onion Rings | 50% | $9.50 |
| Side Salad | 50% | $5.40 |
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Blue Barn Bbq there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 26 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Bakeries & Desserts (3), and Pizza (2).
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanPepper's Sports Pub and Grill< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsScoopski's Uptown Creamery0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsMulligan's Brick Oven and Pub0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsBuffalo Wild Wings0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodFive Guys0.6 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Blue Barn Bbq's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Blue Barn Bbq open on Sunday?
No, Blue Barn Bbq is closed on Sundays.
Where is Blue Barn Bbq located?
Blue Barn Bbq is located at 623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
What is the phone number of Blue Barn Bbq?
You can call Blue Barn Bbq at (319) 214-7436.
Does Blue Barn Bbq offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Blue Barn Bbq offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Blue Barn Bbq?
The typical price range at Blue Barn Bbq is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.80 to $80.00.
Does Blue Barn Bbq take reservations?
Yes, Blue Barn Bbq accepts reservations.
Is Blue Barn Bbq wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Blue Barn Bbq open late?
No, Blue Barn Bbq usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Blue Barn Bbq?
There are 26 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Blue Barn Bbq. Nearby options include Pepper's Sports Pub and Grill (< 0.1 mi), Scoopski's Uptown Creamery (0.1 mi), and Mulligan's Brick Oven and Pub (0.2 mi).
How much do barbecue restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 6 menus with 633 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $15.00.
