Acclaimed Wisconsin BBQ Joint Has ‘State’s Best Cheese Curds’

A Dodgeville, WI staple has been garnering acclaimed reviews and praise for years, and it finally got some recognition from a popular website designed to appeal to locals and tourists alike.

Not only has this restaurant been serving up delicious barbeque for years, it also has what's been called the state of Wisconsin's best cheese curds. It's the highest rated restaurant in all of Dodgeville, with 4.6 stars on TripAdvisor, and its origins story involves sauces being sold from the trunks of cars at farmer's markets in the area. It's truly an enviable legacy.

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Bob's Bitchin' BBQ Lives Up to its Name:

Bob's Bitchin' BBQ in Dodgeville is famous for a lot of things, depending on who you ask, but two things stand out in a new piece from the website "My Local Nooks." One is the fact that every table at the restaurant has six-to-eight different sauces. Those sauces are:

• Original
• Brew-BQ
• Carolina
• Habanero
• Honey Chipotle
• Mango Red Pepper
• Razzberry
• RBQ (sweetened with Sprecher's Root Beer)

Having these sauces available to customers on their table allows for people to experience a wide variety of unique and intense flavors without marrying themselves to one. Other restaurants, such as chicken wing establishments, should take note. Having a smorgasbord of sauces available allows for people to try them all, and perhaps take home a jar of their own.

Bob's Bitchin' BBQ Also Earns Praise for Their Cheese Curds:

My Local Nooks mentioned that Bob's has cheese curds that earn high marks as well. They are the trademark Wisconsin curds insofar that the cheese has that irresistible "squeaky" texture and are made-fresh, not frozen.

Other Acclaimed Features of Bob's:

Beyond the cheese curds and variety of sauces, Bob's is known for having quality food that doesn't break the bank. A view of their menu shows there are plenty of great sandwiches under $15, and hearty appetizers that could feasibly serve as a meal in themselves.

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My Local Nooks also notes that while Bob's is popular with locals in Dodgeville, it draws a lot of tourists from the nearby House on the Rock:

Many visitors discover Bob’s while staying in town to see House on the Rock, making it a perfect dining stop for area attractions. The restaurant sits about 40 minutes from Madison, attracting guests from across southern Wisconsin who make the drive specifically for the barbecue - per My Local Nooks

Find out more about Bob's Bitchin' BBQ on their official website, and read the complete write-up on My Local Nooks' website.