Bubba’s Breakfast & BBQ

Bubba's Breakfast and BBQ is a 40-year-old Jackson Hole institution serving slow-smoked Texas-style barbecue alongside a full breakfast menu, a block from the town square at 100 Flat Creek Drive. The right fit is travelers who want honest, filling food at fair pricing without the white-tablecloth ceremony, plus locals who already know it. The wrong fit is anyone hunting for refined regional cuisine or a tasting-menu evening.

Highlights of Bubba's BBQ Restaurant: Menu, Atmosphere & Service

Two operations under one roof. Breakfast runs from 6:30am and covers the full diner playbook: chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, country spuds, eggs done all the standard ways, big plates priced for a working appetite. The BBQ side is Texas-style, smoked in-house daily over applewood: brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, the standard sides. There is also a salad bar that locals reference more than visitors expect, a full bar with cocktails, and online ordering for takeout. Service runs counter-casual.

Why people go

Three reasons. First, longevity. A barbecue and breakfast joint does not run 40 years in Jackson without holding the line on quality, and Bubba's holds it. Second, the price-to-portion math is honest. You leave full, the bill is reasonable for the valley, and there are no surprise upcharges. Third, the location works. A block from the square means you can park, eat, and walk back into Jackson without re-routing your day.

What to order

For BBQ, the brisket and ribs are the safe headline picks; combo plates let you try across the smoker without committing. For breakfast, the chicken fried steak is the local sleeper, and the biscuits and gravy are a strong second. The salad bar is a real option for groups where one person doesn't want barbecue, which matters more than it sounds.

How to plan a visit

Open seven days, 6:30am to 9pm. Reservations are not the model. Walk-in waits are short most of the day; expect a queue at peak breakfast on summer and winter weekends, and at peak dinner during BBQ rush. Online ordering for takeout is reliable if you want to skip the wait or eat back at lodging. Parking is on-site at the Flat Creek Drive lot.

Honest limits to know

This is a casual, high-volume diner-and-smokehouse, not a refined restaurant. If you want quiet two-tops, candlelight, or chef-driven menus, look elsewhere. Tables can run loud at peak. The BBQ runs out toward the back of the dinner shift on busy days; if a specific cut is non-negotiable, eat earlier.

Word to the wise

Order the chicken fried steak for breakfast even if you came in for BBQ. It is the move that locals make and visitors miss, and it pairs with a side of country spuds and a biscuit for the kind of meal that holds up against a long day in Grand Teton or on the mountain.

Final word

Bubba's earns its place on the Jackson dining shortlist for honest BBQ, a real breakfast, and 40 years of consistency. Walk in, eat well, leave full, get on with the day.

FAQ

Do they take reservations?

Walk-in only. Waits are short outside peak meal hours.

Is takeout available?

Yes, including online ordering through their website.

Is there parking?

On-site lot at 100 Flat Creek Drive, plus street parking around the town square area.

Is the salad bar actually any good?

Locals use it. It is a legitimate option for non-BBQ eaters in a group.