Q Fanatic BBQ in Champlin has been making a strong case for the Twin Cities northern suburbs as a serious BBQ destination since it opened, smoking brisket, ribs, and pork over real wood with the low-and-slow commitment that earns a regional reputation in a market where BBQ is not assumed to be the local specialty. It appeared in Season 11, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Po’ Boys, Pasta and Pork,” which aired January 10, 2011. Guy Fieri found a Minnesota BBQ operation that takes its craft seriously enough to earn his endorsement in a state most people don’t associate with standout pit cooking.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Q Fanatic BBQ
City: Champlin, Minnesota
Cuisine: BBQ
DDD Season: 11
DDD Episode: 2
Episode Title: Po’ Boys, Pasta and Pork
Original Air Date: January 10, 2011
Address: 180 Miller Rd., Champlin, MN 55316
Phone: 763-323-6550
Website: https://qfanatic.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Smoked Brisket is the anchor — low-and-slow over real wood with proper bark and a smoke ring that shows the time invested. The Pork Spare Ribs, meaty and properly smoked with just enough pull from the bone, are the other pit centerpiece. The Pulled Pork Sandwich on a toasted bun with house coleslaw is the everyday classic that earns repeat visits. The Burnt Ends, the caramelized brisket point pieces, are the item to arrive early for. The House-Made Sides — baked beans, mac and cheese, and coleslaw — are built with the same from-scratch commitment as the meat. Book your Twin Cities hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 180 Miller Rd., Champlin, MN 55316
Phone: 763-323-6550
Website: https://qfanatic.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Po’ Boys, Pasta and Pork episode on Amazon and bring Minnesota BBQ home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Dry Rub Variety Pack.
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Q Fanatic BBQ appeared in Season 11, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Po’ Boys, Pasta and Pork,” originally aired January 10, 2011.