I've heard so many good things about Big Hoffas so I had to try it out for myself. Stepping out of…read moremy car in the parking lot, I was immediately drenched in bbq smell so I knew this was about to be good! Big Hoffas is set up as more of a casual restaurant, where you first get in line to order food, then choose a table. They will call you based off of your receipt/ticket when food is ready. I got the chicken "meat on a plate" which comes with 2 sides + 2 dinner rolls. For my sides, I got pickled veggies and macaroni. The chicken was super moist! The meat doesn't come with sauce (it is only seasoned), so I added a mix of their mild and spicy bbq sauces to the chicken myself. My pickled veggies (red onion, carrots) were crisp and a great side to balance out a typically heavy bbq meal. The mac and cheese wasn't my favorite, since I prefer a tangier mac. Considering how much food I got, Big Hoffas was a steal! They also have an ice cream stand, but I was too full to consider dessert.

Big Hoffa's was a great meal and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. I ordered the…read morehalf rack of ribs with seasoned fries, mac and cheese, and rolls. There was a lot of food for the price, and the ribs had plenty of meat on them. The fries were solid, and while the mac and cheese wasn't my favorite and reminded me a bit of cafeteria mac and cheese, I still left full and had leftovers to take home. The food was ready surprisingly fast, probably within 7 to 10 minutes. The staff was friendly throughout the visit and did a great job checking in on us, clearing trays, and making sure everything was going well. As for the atmosphere, I can appreciate the theme they were going for, even if it's not quite my style. The dining room is pretty dark, and the dark murals make it feel even darker. That said, the food and service easily made up for it. Overall, it was a really good experience and a place I'd happily visit again.

Four of us had lunch here yesterday. Fantastic is all we can say! Brisket was awesome and the Mac…read more& Cheese is the BEST we have ever had. Will be back...

I hate writing this because about a year ago Trax BBQ had some of the best brisket around. Back…read morethen the brisket was moist, flavorful, and you could actually request fatty or lean cuts. The fatty brisket especially was incredible. Tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly didn't even need sauce. This recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. Apparently you can't request fatty or lean anymore, and the brisket I received was so dry it literally crumbled apart like beef sawdust. There was basically zero fat left on it, which also meant very little flavor. For the first time ever, the sauce wasn't optional... it was rescue equipment. The ribs were okay, but even they weren't what they used to be. They used to have that perfect fall-off-the-bone texture, and now they were just kind of there. Not terrible, just disappointing compared to how good this place once was. I'm not trying to trash Trax because I know how great they can be. That's actually what makes this frustrating. It feels like the brisket went from "Texas smokehouse masterpiece" to "beef jerky with a college degree."

I have had BBQ across the US. And I have to say this is some of the best BBQ I have ever had…read more Memphis/ St Luis can't beat this food. Perfect smokey/ tangy/ spicy blend. Even the sides were perfect! I know my new go to when in for conventions!

Fantastic! Great BBQ. Live music. Super friendly staff. Absolutely perfect. If you haven't tried…read morethis hidden gem in Broad Ripple, I highly recommend going out of your way for it.

This was definitely a different setup compared to most. This small establishment is run out of the…read moreSertoma Community Center on the southeast side of the Indy Metro area. It does not look as though you are entering a restaurant when you approach, but you are. I think they are configured more for takeout, but they have access to the large event area with cafeteria-style seating. So there is plenty of room to eat in if you'd prefer (which we did). The hours seem a little limited so be sure to check before you go. The menu, including the specials, is on a white board as you walk in. The selection is streamlined, BBQ-dominated and carnivore-oriented (other than the sides). The system is a walk-up and order from the kitchen doorway. My wife chose the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans while I opted for the Chopped Chicken Sandwich with Kickin Coleslaw. The food was very good. The proprietors were very friendly and engaging, and that was a plus. The prices were quite reasonable. With drinks and tip, it was about $14 each. My wife actually took enough away from hers for another meal, so it was a good deal. Our daughter and son-in-law live close, so we hope to try this place again when we visit.

I would like to start off by saying the staff was incredible, very friendly from the time we walked…read morein. We ordered 1/2 rack of ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Sides consist of Mac n cheese, fries and banana pudding. 1/2 rack of ribs - Excellent Pulled pork - Excellent Banana Pudding - Excellent Mac~N~Cheese - Excellent Brisket - I made the mistake of getting chopped brisket, I feel as the sliced brisket would have been an entirely different review. I tried the brisket and didn't eat it after the initial first bite as I liked the pulled pork better.

We ordered some quick carryout from here over the weekend and in true City Barbeque fashion, it did…read morenot disappoint. The staff was all very friendly and quick to pull the order together. We enjoyed our assortment of smoked Turkey, pulled chicken and sides like baked beans, green beans, cornbread pudding and coleslaw. I especially love their smoked Turkey paired with the vinegar-y bbq sauce. The ambiance is very rural (bbq-esque, if you will;) and adds a nice mix to the downtown food scene. I can't think of any other bbq offerings in the area.

Stopped for lunch and had a 2 meat combination plate. The barbeque was okay but I didn't really…read morecare for the sausage. Enjoyed the potato salad and the bread that comes with the combo plate and the ice tea. No table service is provided. Order at the counter and your order is put together quickly. Lots of seating in two separate dining areas. Next time I'll try some different meat selections.

Hank is one of the nicest gentleman I have met when I first came to Indy. I've been free cleaning…read morehis business throughout the years and it's always delicious. My favorite is the smoked corn beef and I usually get the loaded baked potato with the brisket, which is amazing. They are very supportive of the neighborhood and they remember you when you come by. I would tell anyone to try them out. It's a cute little pick up spot no place to eat, but you can get to go orders pretty quickly love both of them. Their desserts are good too.

I've tried this enough times to give it a fair review. Pulled pork is fatty and bland. Brisket…read morelacks flavor and is underwhelming at best. Staff has a could care less attitude. I was going to say 'meh' describes each and every experience, but honestly it's overrated trash.

Been coming here for years. It is a staple in Indy for ribs, and BBQ in general. My go-to orders…read moreare the rib tips and the pig feet. You can order the meat only or get a dinner that includes 2 sides and your choice of bread (white, wheat, or cornbread). They provide very generous portion sizes. The rib tips are the best that I have had in Indy thus far. They are tender and the seasoning they use is delicious. You could eat them without any sauce. However, the sauce is what takes it over the top for me. They offer sweet, medium, hot, or they will mix the sauces for you. The hot has a pretty good kick as a warning if you are sensitive to spice. I recently tried the Bar B Q bun, which is essentially a pulled pork sandwich. The pork is finely shredded and the sauce is poured on top of the pork. It's almost a fork and knife sandwich, as the bottom bun gets soaked in the sauce. Their sides have definitely reduced in quality over the years. I recently tried the mac and cheese and greens. As a note, they only have greens Friday - Sunday and they often times run out on Sunday if you do not get there early. The mac and cheese was dry and had little flavor. The greens, which used to be my favorite in the city, reminded me of cooked spinach and weren't seasoned. The service remains great. With the amount of people waiting while I was there, they were friendly and efficient. I wanted to order chess pie and there were not any readily available behind the counter. They told me they had some coming out of the oven in the kitchen if I was willing to wait and they brought it over once done. It is carry-out only, so be prepared to take it elsewhere to eat. You can call ahead to place your order as well.

We went for lunch today- everything tasted great. The staff were kind and helpful. They have a…read morepatio you can eat on but we took it to go. I got the BBQ bun dinner with mac and cheese and green beans. I liked the flavor of it all. I wish I got the sauce on the side for the sandwich as my bun was drenched by the time I ate it. I will come back!

If you want to pull up to your some REAL bbq being smoked in your face, here's your spotReally…read moreamazing & nice genuine people, nice spot & environment to sit and eat some good bbq on a great sunny day! ( or cloudy ) BBQ sauces are amazing & the food is Smokey & flavorful. DISCLAIMER: the photo below is a FULL LB, the meal comes with half LB

Had this with a buddy the other day! I got a full rack of ribs and he got the brisket sandwich and…read moresome Mac and cheese with pulled pork on it. Buddy said his food was delicious but I had trouble eating the ribs as they were extra chewy. Barbecue sauce was great and the staff were nice! I'm not sure what the deal was but I would have thought the ribs would be fall off the bone but I guess not!