Tucked away in the college town of Ames, inside a beautifully restored historic train depot, sits a barbecue sanctuary that’s changing Iowa’s culinary reputation one smoky, cheesy bite at a time.
Cornbred Barbecue isn’t just serving up exceptional smoked meats—they’re quietly harboring what might be the most transcendent mac and cheese in the entire Hawkeye State.
When you think legendary mac and cheese destinations, your mind might wander to upscale bistros in Chicago or trendy comfort food spots in New York.
Iowa? Not typically on that list…