Cold Smoke BBQ
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Why People Keep Coming Back

24 five-star reviews on Google + more recommendations on Nextdoor
“I have picked up orders twice now from Cold Smoke BBQ based on all the 5 star reviews on Google and Next Door and I can honestly say they are well deserved. Each item was perfection! … Better than Phil’s or Smokin J’s by far!”
Carol C.Nextdoor
“I've tried nearly everything on the menu. Everything is delicious, but the rib tips and baby back ribs are my favorites. This is better than any BBQ I've had in San Diego…”
Karen ChoungGoogle
“Finally! Somewhere to get tasty local bbq with portions that will actually make you full… The ribs were tender and flavor packed. The chicken was juicy (and LARGE).”
Andrea RocheNextdoor
“Cold Smoke serves some of the best BBQ outside of Texas. The brisket was flavorful and smoky, juicy but not too greasy. The ribs were excellent - meaty, has a nice bark, and fall off the bone tender.”
Ken KGoogle
“Delicious! We had a full rack of ribs, cornbread and pulled pork. Excellent! Easy ordering and pick up. Excellent response time when I had questions. Definitely would order again!”
Jan ButlerGoogle
“First time ordering and glad I did. Everything was delicious. It was the biggest chicken leg quarter I have ever seen. The chicken was moist and tender and the skin was crisp and full of flavor.”
Mark HackmanNextdoor
“We ordered for the first time last Friday. We had the rib ends, pulled pork, slaw, BBQ Sauce, Spice Rub and cookie. The food was excellent. We just ordered again for tomorrow's pick up.”
Deborah LanzaGoogle
“Wonderful, delicious food…. HIGHLY recommend!! Well organized website for ordering, good complete help and information for arranging pickup… just a good experience all around! Try it… you’ll LOVE IT!!”
Susan WiseGoogle
“The quality has been very consistent on everything I've purchased, ribs, wings and pulled pork.”
Jeff RicksNextdoor
“The chicken was moist, tender, and massive. The ribs are well seasoned and tender, the meat comes off the bones easily. Be sure to grab extra BBQ sauce since the BBQ sauce absolutely amazing.”
Raymond QuachGoogle
“Jim has great BBQ and he offers a very nice variety of meats. The pulled pork was outstanding. It was very flavorful and moist. The Tangy vinegar sauce goes so well with the pork.”
Diane GrayGoogle
“Jim’s bbq is outstanding. Our family has enjoyed his cooking at different occasions. Even my picky eater praised his ribs as the best she has ever had. Rich in flavor, tender, moist, Jim’s bbq is addictive!”
Ann ZGoogle
“The food was excellent, and we’ll definitely be making this one of our go-to places for dinner. It truly feels like a homemade BBQ experience.”
Heather MarieGoogle
“We tried the pulled pork and the brisket. Both were well-seasoned, nicely smoked with tasty crusty edges… I’d say it’s a great choice for BBQ in the area. We plan on ordering again.”
Sam HoltyNextdoor
“Jim's bbq is better than most I've had in restaurants! We ordered the chicken, pulled pork, cornbread and coleslaw and all were delicious! Meats were tender, flavorful, with generous portions.”
Leslie RGoogle
“Jim's food is always super flavorful and delicious! We ordered the three meat combo to try a little bit of everything and added on the pulled pork stuffed jalapeno and a giant cookie. All was amazing!”
Lara MartensGoogle
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Why Cold Smoke BBQ?

Hi, I'm Jim.

Cold Smoke BBQ is based in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) and built around something I've always enjoyed: cooking food for people.

Everything you see here is done by me. I do the cooking, manage the orders, run the social media pages, and even built this website myself because I enjoy doing it.

Everything on the menu is something I'd happily order myself. If I don't love it, it doesn't make the cut. That's why the menu stays intentionally small and focused.

For example, you won't find mac and cheese on the menu. I know it's a BBQ staple, but I don't like mac and cheese. If I don't know what great mac and cheese tastes like, how would I know if I'm making a good one?

It wasn't that long ago that $20 bought a really good meal. These days it's easy to spend that on a drive-thru value meal and still leave disappointed. If you're going to spend that kind of money, I think you deserve a meal that feels worth it: generous portions, food made with care, and something you'd actually look forward to eating.

I'm not trying to build the biggest menu or crank out as many meals as possible. Every drop is cooked in small batches so nothing gets rushed and every order gets the attention it deserves.

I started Cold Smoke BBQ because I enjoy cooking, but what I enjoy most is seeing people enjoy the food I make. If you decide to order from me, I appreciate the opportunity to cook for you.

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About Cold Smoke BBQ

Licensed Home Kitchen

What is a MEHKO?

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation  ·  Permit #: DEH-FFPP-022172

Cold Smoke BBQ operates under California's Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program, which allows licensed home kitchens to legally prepare and sell food directly to customers.

My kitchen is permitted and inspected by the local health department and follows the same food safety requirements expected of commercial food businesses.

Because MEHKO operations have daily meal limits, every drop is genuinely limited. When spots are gone, they're gone.