Jacks BBQ Federal Way - Federal Way (WA)

5 /5 Scott Best: 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.

3 /5 Lemmon Y (Lemmon Lane): 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 theres 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 didnt 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 whats 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 well give them some grace.