Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon

Lacey, United States

4.4

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 360-491-5090
Address:
4011 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, 98503
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
160 ftPacific and Sleater Kinney [wb]
200 ftPacific and South Sound Way [eb]
460 ftSleater Kinney and Pacific [nb]
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Brunch
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Lacey) 16:15 Thursday, 29 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Description

Specialties

BBQ and American traditional. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

History

Established in 2011.

We started first restaurant in McKenna, WA in 2011 and opened second location in Lacey, WA. May of 2015.

Meet the Business Owner

Jim and Cheryl S.

Business Owner

Cheryl grew up in Yelm and worked in her folks drive in restaurant during her high school years until off to college and then another career for over 20 years. But the restaurant business still in her blood, she started a catering business in 1994 until selling in 2001. Hubby and her traveled in their retirement, got hooked on BBQ while visiting friends in Texas in 2006 and 07, bought a smoker and started cookin up a storm. Then a restaurant came available so she and hubby gave up their retirement days and opened their first restaurant in McKenna, WA.

We still serve some of the best burgers that her mother was noted for in that little hamburger joint in Yelm called the L & M drive in, that was opened in 1963 and closed in 1995 when the big franchises hit Yelm they couldn’t compete.

Cheryl still makes her Moms chili and clam chowder recipe’s and homemade soups and desserts too. A family tradition still lives on. «A great place to eat and meet» is our motto.

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20 reviews of Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon

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Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA
Hands down the best bbq I’ve had. Everything I’ve tried is delicious. The ribs are amazing mouthwatering goodness. Homemade everything. Go in just for dessert if you have to. You won’t be disappointed.
Place rating: 3
Lacey, WA
Stopped in with a friend yesterday to give Jim Bob’s ribs a day in court. We both ordered the rib plate, and it was brought to us in a nice, timely manner. The mac & cheese was good. The coleslaw was bland. The rub used on the ribs tasted good (through all the sauce they put on them) and the meat was tender (could’ve used more time) but the main element of bbq was missing– the smoke. I could not taste any smoke, and there was no smoke ring. Like they were done in an electric or gas oven. None the less, they were tasty ribs. I do them pretty much just the same during the winter in my oven, and it satisfies the jones, but it’s still not real bbq. Good house made sauce! Nice rub too. I like this place, and the food was good, but it can be improved.
Place rating: 3
Singapore, Singapore
We might have caught them at a bad time. It was 3pm so maybe the meats had been sitting out all day.
We had the ribs, brisket, Mac & cheese, and a breakfast sandwich. Both meats were bone dry and tasted like jerky. Almost inedible. The bbq sauce didn’t help as pretty sure it was cold store-​bought bbq.
Customer service was great though, hence the 3 stars.
Place rating: 4
Olympia, WA
I went to Jim bob’s with a little texas bbq joint experience under my belt. I would say this place
Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA
Short and sweet, try this place. Love love love their BBQ. Great menu selection. The folks that work there are friendly, welcoming and make you feel right at home.
Have been there for breakfast a few times and its great too!
Try it and see for yourself. Gotta love supporting local, family run small business. Go at least once instead of the big, national chain restaurants in the area. You’ll be glad you did.
Place rating: 4
Olympia, WA
Solid place. We had a chicken, hamburger, and pork. They were all great. Then we had pecan pie and cobbler. Both wetter great. We will be back.
Place rating: 4
Olympia, WA
First time eating there with the family the food was fabulous! the price «respectable» the service always with a smile:).
The only negative was that I found out that they support active duty service members with a discount which I was proud to hear about but… they don’t support retired veterans this is a little disappointing. IE:. If someone joins the military they’re entitled to a discount but for those who serve in combat that are now retired from the military are not entitled to the discount.
Please don’t misunderstand it’s not the discount it’s not recognizing the men and women devoted 20 years serving their country:(
I would recommend a revaluation of management’s policies. This is the only reason why I did not award them five-​star
Place rating: 4
Olympia, WA
The mac n cheese needs work. With that being said, I enjoyed the pork and bbq sauce! Fabulous onion rings as well! I’ll be back
Place rating: 4
Las Vegas, NV
Decided to try it out. I am kind of a bbq snob. Have to say it was pretty good. Tried the jalapeño cheese sausage & the sliced brisket. Sausage was awesome & brisket was tender with flavor but a bit dry. Yummy sweet potato fries & green beans were my sides.
Liked the sauce, preferred the original to the spicy. Sauce usually makes or breaks a place for me, so a good sauce was a bonus.
I was not a big fan of the cherry turnover, not on target. But might just be me. Probably also because I paid for it & had to ask for it twice.
Dining room help was on it… counter help a bit distracted by personal drama it seemed.
Altogether, not a bad experience.
Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA
First time here and it was delicious. I am for sure coming back!!!
I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo, eggs and cheese and it was a good size portion but not so much that you get the «itis.» My amazing husband got an enormous 2 meat dish which came with 2 sides and cornbread. The pulled pork was absolutely delicious and not over cooked. He also had jalapeño cheese sausage which stole the show. Fried okra and sweet potato waffle fries were also very delicious and made the way momma made them. Ambience was great and they love football. This place is my new cheat day prime location. #RealTalk
Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA
Ordered ribs last night, very nice! This place is what Olympia needed, casual dining w good barbeque. Prices are reasonable. Watched ESPN while we ate, and that’s all that needs to be said.
Oh yeah, remember to tip these girls. You pay, then the food us brought out to you… It’s kinda backwards… but remember to leave a tip! The food is good!
Place rating: 5
Tacoma, WA
I work at the bank right down the street so I’ve met the owners and a few of the workers, and they are all so nice and plesent to see! I decided to try their food on my lunch break… SO GOOD! the food came out super fast, with great service and it tasted amazing! We got a full stack of ribs and a pulled pork and cheddar sandwich. I will definitely be coming back here, especially since it is so convenient next to my work and all the stores.
Place rating: 3
Olympia, WA
Ribs are super tasty. I ask for them with sauce on the side (I prefer KC style ribs in general). Get the spicy bbq sauce from the shelf. It has a nice little zip to it. Pulled pork and brisket are good, but on the dry side… liberal saucing helps alot. The green beans are old school– taste like they’re from a can but brought back to life with onions and bacon. The clientele here tends to be the older crowd, and the regulars are fun to watch interact with the wait staff.
Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom
Why this place does not have a line out the door, I don’t know. It’s like going to your favourite aunt’s for dinner. If you ask about the sides, they give you a bite. They’re not afraid to recommend. The portions and price are matched.
I had the pulled pork, chopped brisket, mashed potatoes and green beans. Everything was perfect! The young lady behind the counter recommend the sides and I was not let down. The potatoes were home made and not store bought. The green beans were fresh.
You can’t go wrong here. Great food, beer, decent prices, friendly service and pretty girls.
If Jim Bob’s does not become an institution, there is something wrong with this town.
Place rating: 5
Millbrae, CA
First time in there today. Brisket was a little dry but still had great flavor. The jalapeño cheddar polish sausage was very flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. Mac & cheese was tasty and the fried okra was delicious dipped in their spicy BBQ sauce. The service was friendly and the food came out hot and fast.
Will definitely be back to try the ribs next time.
Place rating: 5
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Great food at fair prices. Being a Texas girl, I judge BBQ by the flavor and tenderness without having to bathe it in sauce. The brisket was perfect, smoky, tender, not dry at all! The jalapeño cheddar sausage was flavorful without being overbearing in any way. The ribs were fall off the bone yummy. The mac n cheese was comfort food at its best, no pasty mushy noodles here. My husband liked his onion rings enough that he didn’t share and I did the same with my fried okra. :) Don’t skip the dessert case. Choosing what to try was definitely the hardest part. We had the strawberry rhubarb pie and cleaned that plate. And of course, free mini ice cream cones. We will be back!
Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA
We got our food to go. The folks at the front were super friendly and eager to suggest items from their menu. The BBQ we got were ribs, chopped brisket and pulled pork with a myriad of yummy, non-​healthy sides and all was good. Plenty of it too! The yeast rolls were super tasty! We shared a mound of most-​very-​deeelicious marionberry cobbler. So good. The prices were fair. Next trip will be for breakfast. Can’t wait!
Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA
Thought I would give the new place a try for lunch. Ordered the hamburger combo… with bacon of course. Burger really good with a toasted bun. Fries had this really cool coating on them… went good with some of the table bbq sauce as a dip! Saw others eating more traditional BBQ and it looked good.
Staff super friendly and made me feel welcome. Everything severed quickly and pipping hot… except for the soda of course!
Definitely a return with the family place.
Place rating: 4
Olympia, WA
Very friendly staff. The brisket was just a little on the dry side. Beans were over done or held over. the slaw needed a a bit more flavor.
This was my second meal here and I will be back for a third. Like the first meal I thought that they need to take one more step to bring it up to five stars.
Place rating: 5
Seaside, OR
Quite simply a great meal. My wife and I ordered the sloppy joe lunch special and quarter meat plate. The sloppy joe meat was a nice blend of pulled pork and beef brisket bathed in the house BBQ sauce and piled on a large, soft burger bun. This came with fresh criss. cut fries all for $ 5. The quarter meat plate consisted of a quarter pound of pulled pork (smoked and pulled; add your own sauce) served with a tasty roll and two sides. One was fried okra the other was mac and cheese. The fried okra was fantastic the mac and cheese was okay.
Many sides to choose from. Many options of smoked meat. Bring your appetite for BBQ because clearly The Chuck Wagon knows what they are doing. Portions and prices are fair. Quality was excellent and service was quick and friendly. Open for bruckfuss too!