Great ambiance, great food. This was my first visit, it won't be my last. I got the slider sampler, all great choices; my favorite was the brisket as it melted in my mouth. Nice to have 3 different BBQ sauce choices. It was a beautiful day, so I sat outside and enjoyed the world go past me while I enjoyed my meal. read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Slider Sampler with cole slaw. Yummy!! - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana

My jacket smelled like barbecue smoke when I got home, so I guess it's true that they smoke their meats at Big Dog's Smokehouse. Rest assured. I ordered the Conners BBQ Nachos, which are cuckoo. If you get them with everything on them, there will be so much stuff on top of the tortilla chips that you'll think you ordered a garbage plate. You get nacho cheese, your choice of meat (pork, chicken or brisket), sour cream, jalapeños, black olives, onions, bacon bits ... and also mac & cheese and baked beans. On top of the nachos! I was aghast. Luckily, you can get the mac & cheese and baked beans on the side, or not at all. The Conners BBQ Nachos are completely customizable, but I recommend getting the mac & cheese and baked beans on the side, because then it's like you got two mini sides for free. We also got the pulled pork sandwich with fries (yum) and the Flight of Sliders: four mini sliders with brisket, pork, sausage and chicken. There's nary a lettuce leaf or tomato slice in sight -- these are just meat-and-bun sandwiches. All of the food comes undressed, by the way. You add your own barbecue sauce from the bottles at your table. They have an original sauce, a sweet sauce and a spicy sauce. The spicy barbecue sauce is not at all spicy, it just has a little kick. They have a kids menu, with mini sliders, mac & cheese, and chicken tenders. Each come with a side, but the mac & cheese comes with two sides. My kid got the mini sliders, but ordered just one with a side of mac & cheese. He finished it all and probably could have eaten another slider, so if you have an older kid, or a kid with a big appetite, get two sliders. Big Dog's goes big in the ambiance department. There's a plethora of vintage ephemera all over the restaurant. It's a fun restaurant. Even the seating is wacky: You can sit at a table that looks like an old motorcycle, or a table that looks like you're sitting inside of a Ford truck. There's a pinball machine that you can play for a quarter, and an old juke box, and one of those singing fish in the men's bathroom. (This is what I was told.) There are all kinds of license plates and traffic signs and photos and knickknacks everywhere, especially Coca-Cola memorabilia. Big Dog's is a fun place to visit! The menu and decor reflect that, for sure. read more

Great place for BBQ food! Walk up and order at a counter, with their big menu in the background. Food is called out and brought to where you are sitting. Food was really delicious and lots of different sauce options to add to your meal. The inside is very wild and eclectic! Great place to play eye spy while waiting for your food! Will definitely be returning to try more on their menu! read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cole Slaw and Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana

As soon as we walked in, that delicious smell hits your nose. My mouth watered. Excellent customer service. The food was delicious. I just wished the portion sizes were a tad bigger. Other than that, great place to dine. read more

We ordered the sampler takeout so ambulance is irrelevant ( side note outside seating is rustic, basically a chained off place on the sidewalk. BORING, BENIGN. ) They shorted us sauce that we ordered and the cashier had a VERY difficult time making change because we brought cash, shame on us. . Did I say they shorted us sauce? TOO BAD their brisket is less than average. Tender only because of how thin they slice it. The pulled pork was dry and lacking in flavor, the ribs were so overcooked that we needed to used a serrated knife to hack through them (hack IS an officially adopted culinarily term). On a great note the bone in 1/4 chicken (leg and thigh- we can discuss that later) was awesome. Cornbread most likely came from GFS - yellow sponge cake flavored like corn. NO not again. They get a 3 because it wasn't inedible. Keep that in mind if you're in the market for average bbq read more

Food was great and the decor is awesome. The staff were friendly and we received our food quickly. We will definitely be back.

My wife and MIL got the nachos and I got the sliders. The nachos were absolutely fantastic according to both who had them. The sliders gave me an opportunity to try all of the smoked options. The brisket was okay, the chicken was quite dry and the pulled pork was decent. But the smoked sausage was FANTASTIC. Incredibly good. We did pick up and it was done on time and packaged well. Very quick and easy pick up. Imo this rivals big hoffas. Definitely worth a stop read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Slider sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana

The atmosphere in Big Dogs is nice, a mix of vintage Americana mixed with eclectic features. The food left a lot to be desired. When we entered the restaurant it smelled so unbelievably good and I really thought this was going to be our new favorite spot. Being originally from Tennessee, we might have too high of standards for BBQ but I digress. My partner and I both ordered pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, fries. Standard fare, hard to mess up. All the smoke smell we enjoyed upon entering did not translate into the pulled pork at all. I didn't detect any smoked flavor, it tasted like my slow cooker pulled pork I make from time to time. No smoked flavor, struggle pulled pork. It didn't taste overly fresh, either. The buns were nice, though. The potato salad was standard. The fries were okay, not house made for sure. I don't think the potato salad really tasted house made either. Really, none of it tasted housemade. The bbq sauce selection was okay, none of it really blew me away. Two small sandwiches, one with one side and the other with two, a kids meal, and a beer was $50. Wild price to quality ratio going on there. I don't think I'll be back, but it was fun trying somewhere new. read more

The owner is so nice!! The food was also top notch. I got the pulled pork, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese and it was all fire! Great sauces too!! Atmosphere is legendary.... read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Dining room - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana

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Delicious BBQ for Indiana! Highly recommend getting the Southern Comfort as the coleslaw with added ranch gives the BBQ a nice finish. Meat was dry, but thankfully they have fantastic sauces to put on it- the Carolina mustard was my favorite. Quick, friendly service in a great setting filled with antiques and fun objects. Plus, the smell of smoke greets you outside and makes your stomach yearn for the coming food while waiting inside. read more

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Amazing food, big portions. Price is reasonable. Very nice staff. Place is clean. The people working there are always friendly. Have a lot of different things u can order on their menu. Every time we have gotten food here it has been the best!! read more

I stopped in on a weekday with coworkers and loved the interior! So many cool decorations and sitting arrangements to choose from! Note: You order your food before finding your seat and drinks are a separate cost. I ordered the pulled chicken platter with potato salad and green beans. The chicken did not taste like barbecue, more like boiled maybe?, but the sauces they have on the table made up for the lack of flavor on the chicken itself. The potato salad was DELICIOUS, I would absolutely order a larger portion of this for a family picnic or get together, and the green beans were pretty flavorful as well. Customer service was good too, you can tell it's a small family owned business as Christian music played in the background while we ordered our food and staff were very attentive. It was a nice change from your typical barbecue joint. read more

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Cicero. Easy street parking. Super friendly staff. Was also able to accommodate my friend who needs to be gluten and dairy free. Order at the counter and sit anywhere in the cute and quriky space filled with Americana and BBQ memorabilia. Some beer and wine available. Good portions. Pulled pork, smoked brisket, green beans, baked beans , creamy mac and cheese, all a big #yum! read more

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Had high hopes for this place as the atmosphere was fantastic and the service was friendly. However, shortly after the first bite I was severely disappointed. The Mac and cheese had to be velveeta, the brisket tasted like microwaveable brisket you'd find at a store. We had a chicken slider with cold chicken and didn't taste anything like barbecue. Overall, would absolutely avoid this place. read more

You all can do better. This brisket was dry. So dry I needed to eat it in the rain. Come on. read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Dry Brisket -- you all can do better. - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana

What a unique BBQ spot! I had a great experience here from good staff and great food! The Flight of Sliders was a fun option that gave taste to many of their meats. The BBQ sauce selection is diverse too and available at your table. I must admit, their hot sauce lingered for awhile in my pallet and had me drinking a couple cups of water. This is a kind of stop one could make regular traveling through town. read more

Amazing! Sooo good! Please come support the local restaurant!! The decoration is beautiful as well! Service was amazing! So sweet! Food was AMAZING! Playlist rocks! read more

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Fast service. Good food. Great prices. Neat interior and a fun place for lunch or dinner for anyone!

We tried this great looking spot a couple of weeks ago. Decor inside and out is spot on! Cool comfortable hometown spot. Menu was a bit confusing. We tried the chicken nachos, brisket and ribs. Chicken nachos were pretty dry but I suspect when you smoke white meat chicken, it's hard to avoid. Nachos would have greatly benefited from actual bacon bits, these were cold and the jalapeños were canned. Fresh jalapeño would have really helped. Brisket was good, Needed some seasoning and if the bun had been buttered or toasted, it would have made all the difference. Cole slaw was delicious. Ribs were good but also needed a little more seasoning. Their house sauces were very good and each of the meats needed them. My last criticism is a personal preference. Fine dining or roadside, I prefer not to hear all the chatter in the kitchen. It's distracts from your meal. I wouldn't say don't try this place but I truly believe they can do better. read more

Everything was top notch here. Food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. I will be returning!

The food was good. I can see why people rave about this place. The portions where generous but not to the level where you're the one getting fattened for the smoke pit. We left comfortably filled. The difference with this place over other bbq places is the fact your taste buds don't go on hiatus after the first three bites. The entire meal is perfect. Flavorful, tender, a true bbq experience. And the vibe. Let's just say it's an original. You have to experience it for yourself. The only reason for the four stars was the fact I came out smelling like I was the pit master himself. I had to change my shirt as soon as I walked in the house. But if that's the only negative, I'll take it. Good eats. read more

Yes this is good and the restaurant with all the antique stuff that you can look at as you sit there and eat awesome that's a highlight. We didn't have a problem about one of the menu items that we did not get, but it was switched and when I went back up to the lady, she told me that I wanted to switch it would cost money. I explained that that is what I originally ordered so there was a communication problem there he would think that if there was, a problem with it that they would take care of the problem read more

Highly recommend. When my food truck was a no show for a large event, big dogs catered my event and it was fabulous. Great service and food was excellent. Thank you all for saving my party. read more

A nice little mom-and-pop bbq place. Clean and cozy. Staff is friendly and courteous. Service is quick, prices are reasonable, and the food is good. It has the added advantage of being less than a block from my current home, so I just walk right over. read more

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I hadn't been to this place in almost 10 years; I had some time to kill and let me tell you something.. this place is one of a kind in the best way. I've had the honor of growing up with the family who runs this place and they are hard working kind hearted people with great taste and it shows in their restaurant! "Big Dogs" is what it is.. quality wholesome cooking delivered with a gracious smile inside of some of dinings" most unique and warm atmospheres. 100% worth the stop read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Dining room - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana

Stopped here on a Saturday night -- it was quiet and a great place to absorb the eclectic collection of signs & toys! Pizza was excellent! Service staff very helpful ! Will be back to check out more eye candy! read more

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The barbeque was not very good, and pretty expensive. Out of 3 kids who love sausage, none of them would eat the sausage.

My wife and I were looking for a bbq place in nw Indy .... I happen to see this on map and we decided to check it out. This is definitely " hole in the wall" place in Cicero . We were greeted by nice gal in front. We ordered the brisket meal - with two sides . We decided on cole slaw and cornbread . We were not disappointed with the selection of side - this tasted like homemade style . The main part of the meal - brisket - was out of this world ! One of the BEST brisket we've had in a long time . There was no fat and most of if was meat. This is how brisket should taste after long hours of cooking - the fat would " fall off " and we'd get most of the meat! We will definitely come back here again! Thank you for great meal ! read more

Delicious! Very friendly staff and perfect for a tasty dinner after an evening of sledding :)

This was by far the BEST BBQ I have ever had in my life. Everything was so juicy and tender. Homemade sauces hands down blows away all the competition. Be sure to walk to the counter to order. Some of the best brisket ever... and typical sweet southern tea. Great decor set in a cute little town WORTH THE DRIVE!!! Full tummies & happy folks walked out of here. Not too bad on the wallet either. The staff was so nice and courteous to us. I will definitely be recommending Big Dog's to my friends and family. My husband loved the gooey butter cake too! read more

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What a fun local business in downtown Cicero! There aren't a ton of dining options in Cicero, but this one stands out for it's delicious BBQ and cool interior. Order at the counter and step into the main dining area, which is decorated with a mish mash of chairs, tables and wall decor that add to the small-town charm. Think pinball machine, street signs and a converted ferris wheel bench as a two-seater chair. The pulled pork was yummy and the cornbread was a standout. Definitely family friendly and kids would love it! read more

I was in town for my uncle's funeral and this is where we all gathered afterwards. The couple who owns this was so very accommodating and hospitable--really kind. The staff efficiently brought out prepared plates for everyone; there were about 30 of us. The BBQ sandwiches and potato salad were delicious. This restaurant is decorated with all kinds of salvaged items, including old carnival rides for seating. Great music and excellent staff, thank you so much!! read more

Food was solid. Mac n cheese was excellent. Pulled pork was a bit dry, but good flavor.

We were driving through Cicero today and happened upon Big Dog's. The menu is your typical bbq sandwiches and sides but the difference is everything tasted homemade. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad. My husband ordered 1/2 pulled chicken and 1/2 pulled pork with Mac and cheese and green beans. The beans were SO yummy! Even though the building looks small, there's plenty of seating (even outdoors). We will definitely be back! read more

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I couldn't have fallen in love faster with BigDogs. They catered my rehearsal dinner and made it special in every way possible! Not only was the food delicious, but the service and attention to detail was second to none. Such a fun and delicious way to start my wedding weekend! read more

Friendly staff, and awesome food. We love the BBQ sauces! The decor is great too. We even donated a lit movie poster marquee to them. If there's any drawback, I'd like the prices to be a dollar or 2 less, but I also support local businesses. read more

We placed a catering order for Saturday and the food was perfect! The meat-- chicken, pulled pork and brisket was excellent-- the chicken was moist (I was worried it may be dry but it wasn't) and the brisket was sliced perfectly. Not too thick-- just the right size for a sandwich or even to each alone. The sides--green beans, Mac and cheese and Cole slaw were great-- we had very little left. I would place a catering order again from Big Dogs--was very pleased with the service. I hope you will enjoy it as much as my family and guests did! read more

Delicious food & great service! The atmosphere is just a bonus! Very neat place with vintage decor. The pulled pork and the brisket were delicious! The Mac & cheese melts in your mouth & so does the cornbread! Highly recommend this place. We will be back! read more

Was in Cicero for a short visit and looking for a late lunch stop. Being an odd time (2:30 on a Tues) I wasn't expecting much, but the flavor was there and even though I know it wasn't freshly cooked I could tell it was well cared for when it was. Baked beans were tasty, a little heavy on the cinnamon but good. Fries are cooked in an air fryer and were crispy. The wife had the sampler lunch and having tasted a few I will say the sausage and brisket was very tasty. Original sauce was good. I liked the Carolina and Ghost sauce the most. Recently moved here from the south and I would have to say this is some pretty good barbecue for up here. read more

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What a cool place. Was driving through for work and searched it and smelled great right when I walked in! Great atmosphere! read more

Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ - Seating area - Barbeque Near Me - Cicero, Indiana