Jack's BBQ Federal Way

Jack’s BBQ – Grand Opening Breakfast, Federal Way Today was the grand opening of Jack’s BBQ in Federal Way, and I took my grandson for breakfast. The first thing you notice is the life-size cow on the roof — it’s impossible not to miss! The exterior is spotless and freshly painted, with bright neon window signs adding to the fun Texas vibe. Inside, it’s cozy and welcoming, with red-and-white checkered tablecloths and Texas décor filling the walls, including classic cow horns for that authentic touch. We arrived just minutes after they opened and were customers #3 and #4. The staff was friendly, and the full menu already featured all of Jack’s classics, plus a new breakfast section that’s a real winner. Breakfast includes three BBQ-meat tacos on flour tortillas with eggs, cheese, and potatoes — your choice of brisket, pulled pork, or jalapeño sausage. I ordered the brisket and sausage; my grandson Matt chose sausage too. Both were hearty, smoky, and packed with meat. The sausage had that signature BBQ flavor, sliced perfectly, while the brisket was tender and full of rich smokehouse flavor. Their breakfast is highly recommended — Matt even ate his taco in the car on the way to school! It’s great to finally have a place like this in Federal Way. We’ll definitely be regular customers.

We checked out this new location. Staff was friendly and they were very busy. The ordering process was self serve and not good (you have to order first and then find a seat) and there's not much seating. They should have a sign advising of the process on the door or at the counter. Items were available to order on the computer yet the location didn't have things like lemonade. No fryer at this location either. Every person that came in after us also had the same frustration with the ordering process. They should change their menus (computer/print) to reflect what's actually available at this location. The set up lacks and it is a small location. Food was good but expensive. There was about a 15 minute wait after ordered and we sat down before we got our food which was reasonable. Drinks came out right away. Brisket was tasty. Collard greens were good had stems still on them, potato salad was bland and macaroni was mushy. Portions were great for us and we had leftovers too. We understand this is a new location so we'll give them some grace.

Our server was super nice!! My dad really likes jacks bbq but prefers the Algona location as they have a full menu, this locations menu is much smaller. The pulled pork sandwich was a bit smaller than I anticipated but still good. My dad ordered the brisket and loved it. I’ve seen other reviewers complain about the Mac and cheese…. But If you read the menu it’s “queso” Mac and cheese, which is not traditional Mac and cheese. I really liked it. I’ve seen other reviewers complain about the meat being dry. That was not my experience. They don’t cook the meat at this location. It’s brought up from the other location and probably heated up as you order it so that could be why. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to trying the algona location. 😊

Well this is my first time eating here. I ordered two breakfast brisket tacos. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. They have a repeat customer. Great job guys 👍

Jacks is always great. Delicious BBQ and friendly staff. This is the same at all locations. Highly recommend the queso mac and cheese! Best I've had, truly.

Great experience and great bbq! Food, margs, and everything was great. True Bbq! Empty plates and leaving FULL. They sat us like normal and took our order for dining in. Waiter was great!

The breakfast tacos were delicious a great portion size. The brisket is legit. The mac & cheese is a must !!!!!

Menu is a little shirt on options, I ordered the double meat, pulled pork and brisket, the brisket was paper thin and serving size was small as was the pulled pork, I understand they don’t smoke their meats on site. Saturday night 5 pm they ran out of chicken. I would suggest they have the red people on shift as there were only two during the dinner hour