J's BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
J's BBQ in Ripon, WI, is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts. With a diverse menu offering Pescatarian and Vegan options, J's BBQ caters to a wide range of preferences. Customers rave about the Classic Loaded bowls where you can customize your base, protein, and sides. The award-winning brisket stands out for its caramelized brown sugar bark with a hint of cayenne, setting it apart from the competition. Along with mouth-watering brisket, J's BBQ offers delicious sides like Mac n cheese, beans with bits of brisket, and spicy slaw. The industrial-rustic ambiance adds to the Texas-inspired BBQ experience. The friendly staff, large seating area, and self-serve water enhance the dining experience. Whether you're in Ripon for lunch, dinner, or catering, J's BBQ promises a flavorful and satisfying meal for all BBQ lovers.
J's Smokin' HOT Deals
Brisket Tacos
Toasted Flour shell loaded with melted shredded cheddar and chopped brisket, topped with chopped cabbage, cowboy caviar, and Kentucky white. We sprinkle Ernessi Farms Cilantro on top adds the perfect element to these BOLD & DELICIOUS tacos!!
J's Sauced Pork Tacos
Smoked Pulled Pork, Sauced with our House BBQ Sauce piled high topped with chopped cabbage, cowboy caviar, Kentucky white, and Ernessi Farms cilantro!!
Famous Beef Brisket
Smoked in-house. J's PRIZED POSSESSION. No other brisket is prepared like J's. Our proprietary process, rubs & finish...the flavor is bold, smoky, a touch sweet, with a pepper finish. BRISKET TRANSFORMED....and we mean it.Gluten free.
J's BBQ (Sauced) Pulled Pork
Smoked in-house. Succulent pork shoulder pulled fresh/hot out of our smokers & smothered in J's BBQ sauce. It's sweet, smoky, tender & oh so good!Gluten free.
Un-Sauced Pulled Pork
Smoked in-house. Tender, juicy & amazing with or without sauce...choose your style.Gluten free.
Boneless Wings
Breaded white chicken meat, deep fried & tender. Pair it with ANY of our sauces and enjoy!!Contains gluten.
Hand-Breaded Haddock
Hand-breaded in-house. Lightly coated & deep fried to a golden perfection. Our fish is just as popular as our BBQ. Pair it with our house-made tartar sauce...it's no wonder why J's is "Texas-Inspired, Wisconsin-Spirited." Contains gluten
Bone-In Wings
Smoked in-house. Jumbo wings, smoked to perfection. Toss'em with sauce, or not~ either way, they're awesome!Gluten Free.
J's Meats
Homestyle Sides
Mac N Cheese
House-made. J's FAMOUS MAC N CHEESE....enough said. Contains gluten
Cowboy Caviar W/Chips
House-made. Southwest mixture of beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, peppers, onion, garlic & Ernessi farms cilantro. Served with house corn tortilla chips. Gluten-free
Brisket Bacon Baked Beans
House-made. Grandma's got NOTHIN' on our baked beans! Brisket, bacon, smoky, sweet & insanely savory.... Gluten-free
Hand Cut Fries
Rustic cut, fried to perfection & pairs like a dream with ANY of J's sauces. Contains gluten
Fried Pickle Strips (Spicy)
Spicy breading, deep fried & undeniable when paired with one of J's dipping sauces. Try our favorites~ Kentucky White & Sweet & Tangy Horseradish, or Buttermilk Ranch! Contains gluten
House Made Tortilla Chips
Yellow corn tortillas: sliced fresh & deep fried, daily. Gluten-free
Fried Okra
What says TEXAS BBQ like fried okra? Try them dipped in our house-made buttermilk ranch! Contains Gluten
Tangy Slaw
House-made. Mustard-vinegar based dressing topped on crunchy cabbage slaw. Contains poppyseeds, gluten free
Sweet Slaw
House-made. Sweet & Creamy~ does "traditional" more than justice! Contains poppyseeds, gluten-free
Potato Salad Mash
House-made. Inspired from a neighbor in Dallas~ traditional flavors, with a smoother texture. Crowd pleaser & delicious for any occasion! Does not contain egg. Gluten-free
Sweet Potato Fries
So simple, so delicious. Try dipping them in our Sweet & Tangy Horseradish sauce....yummy!! Gluten-free
House Kettle Chips
Although we can't take credit for these delicious kettle chips, we can certainly agree that they are AMAZING!! Gluten-free
J's BBQ (oz)
House-made. Well-balanced, user-friendly, crowd-pleasing & the ONLY J's-made sauce that has a "zip" of apple cider vinegar. In other words, it's how BBQ should taste!
J's Jerk Rub (oz)
Caribbean-infused spices that take J's smoked meats, fries, or whatever you love to a "kickin' level."
Buffalo (oz)
No need to skew Frank's RedHot Sauce!
Tartar Sauce (oz)
House-made. An incredibly well-balanced tartar sauce, that compliments our delicious hand-breaded Haddock!
Kentucky White (oz)
House-made & FAMOUS, to say the least. Cream-based sauce, with a touch of horseradish. It's PERFECT for SO MANY FOODS~ you're gonna LOVE IT (if you don't already)!
Tangy Mustard Slaw Dressing (oz)
House-made mustard-vinegar based slaw dressing, contains poppyseeds.
Wildfire (oz)
House-made. One of J's most versatile sauces. Best described as a "sweet heat!" Pair it with our J's BBQ pulled pork, un-sauced pulled pork, wings & brisket ~ it's amazing!!
Teriyaki (oz)
Sweet, teriyaki glaze~ sweet, savory & delicious with J's wings!
J's Dry Rub (oz)
House-made. Proprietary blended spices that we use on just about everything!
Smokin' HOT (oz)
House-made. One of J's Signature sauces! A BOLD, Siracha-based BBQ that pairs with it ALL...including our J's Kentucky White, for a little "Classic Combo" experience!!
Sweet & Tangy Horseradish (oz)
House-made. If you LOVE the flavor of horseradish, minus a bit of heat, replaced with a touch of sweet~ THIS is our house-made sauce for YOU!
Honey BBQ (oz)
House-made. For all you "sweet" fans, J's Honey BBQ is perfect on any of your smoky selections! Contains honey.
Hickory Mustard (oz)
House-made. Just enough tang, just enough sweet & creamy~ simply delicious!
Buttermilk Ranch (oz)
Nothin' BUT Hidden Valley, made in-house! Contains MSG.
Cranberry-Jalapeno Chutney (oz)
House-made. Cranberry-jalapeno reduction. Does not contain seeds. Sweet & savory, not spicy. Classic pairing with J's sliced beef brisket, hand-breaded Haddock or chilled over a block of cream cheese (at home), served with crackers. It's unbelievable!
J's Mac Cheese Sauce (oz)
House-made. The CHEESE that CHEESE DREAMS are made of!!
Sweet Thai Chili (oz)
Asian-inspired. Sweet with chili-pepper flake spice...gotta love it on J's wings, cushion, or whatever's clever...it's delicious!
Sweet Slaw Dressing (oz)
House-made. Sweet & creamy! Contains pineapple & poppyseeds
Garlic Parmesan (oz)
Creamy, garlic-parmesan with a kick.
Cajun Dry Rub (oz)
Want to "turn up the heat," this spice blend is happy to assist!
Jerk BBQ (oz)
House-made. Sweet, with a "kick" of heat!
Sauces
Bread
Pretzel Roll
Pretzel Slider Roll
Cheddar-Jalapeno Cornbread
Brioche Slider Roll
Kaiser Roll
Loaded Bowl
Choose BaseChoose MeatChoose TopperAll Topped With J's MAC CHEESE
Vegetarian Loaded Bowl
Choose BaseChoose MiddleChoose TopperAll Topped With J's MAC CHEESE