The Humble Little Restaurant Iowans Are Quietly Obsessed With

Iowa is full of "well known" hole-in-the-wall restaurants, like Canteen Lunch in the Alley or the General Store Pub, and these tiny hometown spots are some of the most popular restaurants in Iowa. Sometimes, though, you've got to wonder what happened to the real hole-in-the-wall spot — the ones that don't make the local guidebooks. Jimmy's Bar-B-Que Pit in Boone is one such place, and Iowans are quietly obsessed with this little restaurant that serves up some of the best BBQ in Iowa.

Jimmy's Bar-B-Que Pit is a humble little restaurant located right in the heart of Boone.

This Texas-themed BBQ joint is a little kitschy — you'll find pistols, cowboy hats, and even western saddles scattered about.

Ignore the cheesy decor, though, because you're about to take your taste buds on an amazing journey.

It doesn't matter what you order from Jimmy's — you'll be chowing down on some of the best BBQ in Iowa.

The chicken is perfectly smoked, and each side dish will remind you of the homemade snacks from summer cookouts as a kid.

The ribs are the star of the show — they're tender and juicy, and the meat falls right off the bone.

Don't forget to save room for dessert — Jimmy's Bar B Que Pit makes some of the most delicious pies in Iowa. Try the mud pie!

Jimmy's is located at 717 Story St., Boone, IA 50036 — look for the red sign out front or you might walk on by. They're open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. Join them for a big, filling lunch or a hearty, flavorful dinner.

Don't skip the dessert here — but if you've got a sweet tooth, it wouldn't hurt to walk down the street to one of Iowa's best bakeries and take home a little something for the road.