Caribou Jack's Trading Co. - Soda Springs, Idaho

Abi B.

This is a really fun store to browse around. The wide selection of items is pleasantly surprising. Love the line of Watkins, BBQ sauces, candy (they have Reed's candies which I love!). They have a lot of tools, kitchen gadgets, canning/jerky supplies, toys, and home improvement/decorating items. I do wish they had some winter apparel options like trapper hats and good quality waterproof gloves.

The workers are friendly and helpful, especially the owner.

True, some things are overpriced (mediocre electric pressure cooker) but most are reasonable (cooking items), and some things are a great deal (discounted garden seeds). I'm not a huge tool or barbecue consumer, so I don't know about those categories.

If I was shopping local for a gift for someone, this would be my first place to go!

I'm looking forward to trying their restaurant sometime. The smells wafting from it while I shop are sure tempting. And I think from looking at their Facebook page that they make to-go family-sized meals, (which I think is an awesome idea for a unique double date).

And the BBQ is good too. They also sell locally made cheesecake.

Piper B.

hidden gem! we were passing through town and decided to stop here. SO glad we did. food was so great: fresh and flavorful. definitely give it a try!

Amelia R.

This place is amazing! The customer service was spot on. We use Caribou Jack’s for catering and the food was delicious. They went out of their way to deliver it for me too! The garden salad was made with fresh crisp ingredients, Mac salad and potato salad were devoured. The coleslaw was perfect on a pulled pork sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious! If I could give them a 10 star review I would!

Piper L.

We used caribou jacks for catering for a large Christmas party, our Christmas party was based in Pocatello, and they brought us dinner from soda! It was still warm, delicious, and they made the salad fresh! They are very easy to communicate with and arrange for service! Great food and hospitality! Thank you for the amazing Christmas dinner, our office thanks you!

Ethan M.

Fair prices, fast and great service. Got loaded baked potato with brisket and it was amazing.

Kayla W.

I've never really been a huge fan of brisket because it's so easy to get wrong but this place left me amazed! Best food I've ever had in my whole life! I don't know how to describe this incredible experience. Normally with brisket it's really grainy or really chewy and disgusting. I had this and it just melted in my mouth! I would go here every day for the rest of my life! Absolutely zero regrets

(UPDATE 2023)
So it's been a few years. I now work at a real barbeque place, and trust me, it's GOOD barbeque. Yet somehow, I still find myself craving the barbeque here. Nothing else has ever compared to it. We need more barbeque like this in the world.

Valerie D.

I give this 3 stars based more on the store and the staff. We'd read many wonderful reviews about the BBQ and mac & cheese. First of all, don't be in a hurry. It took about 15 minutes to place our order...and we were 2nd in line. No worries...there's plenty to look at in the store. And the gals behind the counter were friendly and fun. Unfortunately, the food was not good. They shouldn't call the brisket sandwich a Philly cheesesteak. It bears NO resemblance. The mac & cheese was like soup. The server made some comment that it hadn't "set" yet. I don't know if we hit it on a bad day...but that was the worst mac & cheese I've ever had in my life.
The baked beans and coleslaw were the only saving grace. My favorite thing about this place is the store! It was an adventure to wander around. You could buy anything from a bar of soap to a bicycle. They have a huge selection of BBQ items. I'm glad we visited, but I will never eat there again.

Jim P.

Amazing BBQ & an awesome BBQ supply store! Whenever I’m in Soda Springs, I stop in to eat & then buy some type of new BBQ seasoning! I plan on saving my money & buying a Traeger Smoker someday from here! 🥩😋