Stopped by for lunch on Monday of CFB championship. It's in a shopping center so parking is plentiful. The bbq was good, service was good.

Craving BBQ? Hit up City BBQ! The brisket Sammy is a must! For sure get the fries! Never skip the fries! During the peak of COViD they would deliver boxed lunches to all the healthcare workers at Eskenazi & it was a nice reminder that people still noticed all of our hard work! read more

It's a little expensive and the mac n cheese is not good but it has the BEST peach cobbler EVER. I am not even a big fan of peaches. Corn casserole is good, too. read more

As a work group we go to this location often. We always dine in. Yesterday, we didn't think we'd have time to eat there so we ordered online for pick up. On the way, we found out we would indeed have time to eat and not rush back to work. When we got there I told the woman fixing orders that we were gonna eat there instead. She chastised us as if we were trying to cheat and cut the line. There were several people waiting and she did not do it quietly. She loud talked us! I could not believe it. Now mind you, there was NO line to order just folks waiting to get their food. She told us "I'll let you do it this time but don't do it again". Tried to explain to her why we changed she was not interested. Besides the food wasn't ready anyway. Finally got our food and we sat outside. The brisket was so fatty that it was hard to eat. Returned it. The same woman let us know that if we didn't want fat, we need to order it lean. There is no option for that when you order online! And...the menu does not say that! But of course she made that our error too. I get the brisket all the time, have never had one that was more fat than meat. Just an all around bad experience mainly because of this woman's really bad attitude. (Young white woman with braided pony tail... she's not fat but kind of thick) read more

Try the spicy chicken sandwich for a real chance at happiness. The cornbread, chicken, fries, and pulled pork are also good. I loved the ribs the first time, but the second time the meat was missing-- that was my only "meh" experience though. It's delicious food. Honestly. read more

Fast and tasty BBQ. Even with a line out the door at lunch, the line moved fast. Tried pulled pork sandwich with a side of baked beans with brisket. Both were delicious! Will definitely be returning. read more

I had to stop evvvveerrryything I was doing to write this review. I just had the smoked sausage with a side of fries and Mac n cheese. Thank you foodie gods for this pure piece of deliciousness here on earth. I mean dang! Amazeball. Pure perfection. Even the bun. The slaw with just a hint of sweetness. Man, I freaking love this. Well worth the money I paid. Ok, I just had to take a second to rave. Now it's time to finish sausage #2!! Mmmmm!! read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

City BBQ was a stellar caterer to work with from start to finish. They were friendly, responsive, and the food is incredible. As a LGBTQ+ couple living in Indiana, it was always a concern that the vendors we were using would allow their personal beliefs about queer impact their service. City BBQ was not like that at all. They remained professional through the whole process and we could tell from the tasting, to the time leading up to the wedding, to the actual service provided at the event that they were genuinely excited for me and my partner. 10/10 would recommend for any catering needs and 10/10 would recommend as a LGBTQ+ friendly vendor. read more

I finally had takeout from here and it was really good! I have had better brisket, being from TX. But I have to say, it was quite good. The service was really great! In fact, I asked for a side of a different sauce, and she went back inside for second and came out with a few different BBQ sauces for sampling. She was really nice and had a great attitude. Oh, and the cornbread was fantastic and I don't usually eat cornbread!! Thanks for a great experience City........something that has been lacking lately at other places!! read more

Good food. Even better service. Where do I start with this place? I love going here. It's near my home so I frequently meet friends here or stop in for take-out. I don't eat meat, but the sides are all so yummy! I also like that they have Sun King here, so I usually grab a Cream Ale with my food. I'll take my laptop there to work on projects and hang out for a couple hours. The staff always stops by to see if I need anything else or takes my empty bowls away. Christian, who I believe is one of the managers, is always incredibly friendly and remembers me, no matter how far it is between my visits. The patio is cool, too, during the warm season! I have no complaints about this place and would recommend it to anyone. read more

The aroma coming out of this restaurant was so tempting that we had to go in and buy some BBQ to bring back home! The staff is really nice and were patient with us while we made up our minds in what we wanted to order. The food was awesome! We ordered the Judge's Sampler and 1/2 order of rib tips; even after being re-heated it was pretty tasty! The sauces were awesome as well! Will definitely have to go back again when in Indianapolis. The pic is not one taken at the restaurant, as we ate this for dinner once we arrived back home. read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

While this is always consistent and enjoyable that is what it is consistent. Nothing ever new. The pork and brisket are good, tasty and love it on the Texas toast. This place is always busy so you know the food is freshly made and ready. Can you get better BBQ elsewhere, yes, but you won't be disappointed with City BBQ. read more

The jalapeño cheddar sausage was INCREDIBLE!!!! Yes, the ribs were also amazing, the brisket was amazing, but this cheddar sausage, by the pound, unsliced - was PERFECT. Probably one of the best foods I've ever eaten in my life and certainly the best jalapeño cheddar sausage. The store staff told me if I'm coming back to get more (because I said I would) I should do it Sunday, because they aren't getting more after that. It was busy and loud, not sure I understood - does he mean for the week? Seasonally? Ever? Please do not tell me this is being discontinued (and of course it already wasn't on the menu, but I noticed a sign for a cheddar sausage sandwich and asked). Regardless of all else, let me just tell you how incredible it was and don't change a thing!! I will be back in a few days for more before I leave town. read more

I've been here a couple times and the food is always good and the people are friendly.

Surprisingly tasty and generous proportions of food for a chain restaurant. The spices were the delightful and they're already a barbecue sauces insures no one is left out. You can choose from spicy, sweet, or tangy. The choice is yours. The ribs practically fall off the bone and are seasoned to perfection. I have no negative things to say about their meat selection. The sides are hidden mess depending on your individual tastes. But the hush puppies are a must have no matter the circumstance! read more

How did I forgot to review this place the first time I picked up a catering order? The meat is smoked on site and makes me super hungry when I enter. So far I've tried the collard greens, green beans, corn pudding and the most tender brisket I've tasted! The service is always fast and friendly no matter how crowded it is. Do yourself a favor and save room for the DELICIOUS deserts The triple chocolate cake is delicious and the banana pudding is HEAVEN read more

City Barbeque - Mac and cheese, collard greens, beef brisket and banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

the pulled pork was delicious. Their meat is smoked and the inside is a perfect set up for a serve yourself BBQ restaurant. They had probably 12 different sauces to add to the meat and all had something special about them. I love spicy and one of the workers recommended their spicy BBQ and it was delicious. I think the names on the sauces don't really explain the flavor. I wish they were better labeld mild, medium, hot. Just because I love spicy BBQ. For sides we had mac n cheese, corn pudding, fries and cole slaw, all went perfectly with the sandwiches. I would highly recommend going here if you are wanting something quick and cheaper for dinner. read more

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I'm sure there are plenty of people who will turn their nose up at City Barbeque. Maybe their dad's best friend's neighbor when they were kids made the best barbeque or whatever, but for my money, I've never been unhappy with City. I love walking in and smelling that smoke and spice, grabbing a Cheerwine, and diving into some cornbread. Today I got the brisket, and this is the only way I'll get it. I generally am not a fan of roast beef or brisket, but smoked and slathered in their Original Sauce it's irresistible. Not really a fan of the potatoe salad. It's like really chunky cold mashed potatoes with celery. read more

Greatest barbecue I've ever had! The pulled pork is sweet and tender. The Mac and cheese is also amazing. The portions are great sizes and I couldn't complain about a single thing. I originally went in because it was close and a friend told me it was good but it was amazing. I would go back any day, anytime. It was a little pricey, but definitely worth the cost. read more

I decided to check this place out on Memorial Day because I had a craving for some BBQ and this was my first time going to this place. All I can say was this was okay. I really enjoyed my pulled pork sandwich. I also loved my Mac and Cheese I got for one of the sides. I wasn't a fan of the potato salad. One of the potatoes wasn't eaten cut, it was whole and they simply plastered with mayo. I prefer potato salad with mustard in it. There wasn't a lot of flavor in it. I would've tried the baked beans but I'm not a big fan with the brisket. All in all, I can give my rating a C. The workers seemed not to be impressed to work on a holiday. I won't say that I won't be back, but it might be a while before I return. read more

My brother and I shared a Chicken Bbq sandwich meal which came with 2 sides. We enjoyed it very much. We sampled 4 sauces and liked 2 of them. Unfortunately, by the time we tasted each one, we didn't know which was which. Sorry. But, it's great that you can test each of them out freely without an extra charge! The baked beans and green bean sides were delicious! Very spacious and a great place for a group to meet. But, parking a little difficult and shared with other restaurants. Allow time to get back on 70/465 as there's always traffic leaving the parking lot. The meal though is just a little pricey read more

City Barbeque - Bbq chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yummy!! Barbeque done right... with a load of sauce choices at your fingertips. Perfectly smoked meats, abundant portions of meat and sides and sauces that really create the perfect sandwich to satisfy the flavor you are hankering. Step up to the register and pick your meat and decided if you want to make it a meal by adding 2 sides. Sides include baked beans, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cornbread, collard greens and more. Each side is prepared in a southern cooking method and will make you smile. They are even large enough to share. Peach cobbler is perfection. After you order visit the sauce bar and begin the difficult choice of picking the best compliment to the meat. Trust me.. this is not easy! Personally o like to chose a couple and dip each bite. Campus location has a cute decor. Tables and booths available. Also, a party room is wonderful for a small group. Catering options available. A staple at the Colts Touchdown Town! read more

I was really looking forward to trying the barbecue here. The reviews all seemed very positive. Unfortunately it was disappointing at best. The ribs, which I was told were freshly made as they had run out earlier in the evening, we're not that hot, very dry, and not very meaty. The brisket was more impressive. It was a generous amount and very juicy. The potato salad was pretty good as where the green beans with bacon. Just based on the brisket and the sides I probably would have given four stars. But the price was more than the value and their bbq sauces were not very good. I had the "Pick 2", two sides and had a bottled soda to drink, and my bill was over $20. They have several different types of BBQ sauce to choose from but only the original was any good. The rest seemed to experimental for me. If I were to return I think I would try the chicken or the pulled pork. read more

City Barbeque - Pick Two with brisket and ribs. 2 sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Only had food to go, but man, was it delicious. It's not the best BBQ I've had, but it's also a lot closer than going down to Texas for a meal. I had the sampler to be sure to get a taste of all their meats. It was a TON of food, I should not have eaten as much as I did, but it was very good food so I kept eating. The sampler has pulled pork, brisket, sausage, and smoked turkey. The smoked turkey is the only one that disappoints, it's a bit dry and really bland to be honest. The brisket's ok, I've had better, but it's good. The pulled pork is delicious. Juicy, melt in your mouth delicious. The highlight though, has to be, the sausage; it's superb, full of flavor and you can taste the spices and grilling, it's fantastic. For sides I had the corn pudding and baked beans. Wow, the sides were incredible, some of the best BBQ sides I've ever had. The corn pudding was great and filling in and of itself. The baked beans were heavenly, sooooo full of brisket as well. A lot of places will throw in bits of bacon or brisket, but no, City threw in hunks of delicious brisket and man was it good. Can't imagine any BBQ place in Indy being much better, hence the 5 stars read more

I came here for lunch today after having popeyes and lunch was very good . I placed my order less than 5 mins later my food was ready . To me they are very pricey but you pay for what you get the one thing that I really like was when I went to the restroom to wash my hands you open the door with your foot . I loved that because I dont open any doors with my bare hand after I wash them . read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very tasty! Many sauces to choose. You don't have to pay to park like you do in downtown Indi. We had the Chipotle Pulled Rib sandwich, added with the cornbread side. read more

City Barbeque - Chipotle Pulled Rib sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Good food friendly staff got the barbecue chicken breast with hush puppies in macaroni delicious and pulled pork sandwich delicious price is too high read more

Big thing about many BBQ restaurants is inconsistency...and this place is one of them..last visit, ribs were very tender, really enjoyed it..this visit, not tender, did not enjoy at all...only reason for the two stars, baked beans and green beans were good, otherwise, it's a one star for the ribs... read more

There are not many BBQ places in Indianapolis (and especially downtown). This is a good option in a strip mall full of restaurants near the IUPUI campus. All the meat is smoked onsite and is pretty good (some better than others). The chicken and pulled pork was particularly tasty (and moist) during this visit. The ribs and brisket were a little dry. Prices are pretty reasonable and they have a good selection of sides. read more

City BBQ is a great establishment in town. I stopped here for dinner tonight. I tried the City Sampler, which comes with turkey, pulled pork, brisket, and sausage, along with two sides. I was a huge fan of the pulled pork and the brisket. Both perfectly cooked, and I like their original BBQ sauce, which has a nice spicy kick. The sausage was solid. I wasn't a fan of the turkey; it was quite dry. I had a side of mac&cheese, which was delicious,, and a side of green beans, which came with some bacon. Also the corn bread was amazing. Overall, great experience and great food. read more

City Barbeque - City sampler. Comes with pulled pork, brisket, sausage, and turkey. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We made a small delivery order via UberEats and got royally screwed with a tiny portion of beef brisket for more than $10. Very disappointing. read more

City Barbeque - Beef brisket that's WAY too small. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I come here a lot. I just ordered a brisket sandwich that had literally two pieces of meat on it. It was minuscule. I am incredibly disappointed and won't be back if this is how you are going to serve food from now on. read more

Note: this experience is from the Fishers location. We ordered a pound of brisket and a pound of pulled pork last night and we're disappointed in both. The brisket was tender, but has an inch of fat on it that should have melted into the meat if it were truly cooked low and slow. There was no evidence of a bark one would expect on brisket. The pulled pork was also tender, maybe not quite as juicy as the brisket, but had not a whiff of smoke flavor to it. I grew up with King's and GT South's, where the smoke and aroma of slow roasting meat permeated your clothes after 3 minutes waiting for a table. That, to me, is barbecue. I'm not sure hat to call City BBQ. read more

Great location. I hadn't been to a City BBQ in over a year, so I wasn't sure what to expect. All I remembered previously that the meat and sauce were good, but the I was unimpressed with the sides. Well this time I tried some new things that I can't get off my mind. Sandwich: brisket Must have sides: coleslaw - full of flavor as it's sweet and tangy, green beans w/ bacon, mac & cheese, bacon and cheese fries Sauce: sweet duh! Drinks: Sweet and/or Lemonade....seriously it's one of the best lemonades. read more

Hmmm...how is it that I have yet to review City BBQ????!!!!!! This is pure blasphemy .... Well, in short, I Adore Mi Amour !!!! City BBQ is some damn great BBQ. I have eaten at this one downtown, the one in Avon and I have had them a couple of times at Yelp events (where I first tried them). The downtown location is spacious and bright with glass windows that let you people watch (or better yet car watch) towards 10th Street. I've been to this location many times and have yet to have a poor or bad experience here so I will start with cons and work my way to pros: Cons: Late evening might find you wishing for some of the delicious and tangy lemonade as since this is apart of the IUPUI campus, I imagine they stay pretty busy and I have found it to be nearly or completely empty the later I come. But I don't fault them for it. They have great lemonade and lemonade seems to be in high demand around the IUPUI campus. Also, the normally warm bbq sauce has been cool to the tastebuds a few times as the evening rolls around. I assume this is because the closer they get to quitting time, the less they need to keep it warm. I wonder do they toss the sauce when the night is over???? Finally, the onions and pickles are also in high demand so again, late evenings might find you seeking these items and they not be present. NO WORRIES!!!!! There is someone there that can fix that. Just go to the counter and alert someone that you would like to have some of whatever is missing and they will see to it that you get it. That's a nice segway to the Pros!!!!! First off, the food is WONDERFUL! The peach cobbler is really good and there is quite a bit served to you. Expect to share or save some for later. The corn pudding and the mac & cheese are where I find my repetition at. It is so hard to make myself NOT order these items. They are great !! The corn pudding is some of the best out there that isn't out of someone's grandmother's dutch oven. The mac & cheese has a delightful taste and is quite the cheesy goodness. I've had a few other sides which didn't disappoint me, so I would venture to say they are trustworthy on the sides for whatever you order. Meat - 9TH WONDER OF THE WORLD !!! What is going on with this pulled pork and what is going on with this brisket??? Please tell me how to make this at home....actually, nevermind, I don't have that time to spare and neither do my tastebuds. Expect to see me again at City BBQ soon because even as I type this and remember just how awesome the meats are, my mouth is watering and wandering off to the epicenter of someone's plate right now!!!! WOW! I have tried the sampler before so I've had several of the meats here and they are all good. The ribs are EXCELLENT and I don't say that about just anyone's ribs. Ribs are actually a hard thing to get right. You just gotta have the finger for ribs...sort of like a green thumb. City BBQ has the green rib thumb, believe me !!!!! I could go for some brisket right now!!!! The staff is always friendly and helpful and they move the people through the lines pretty quickly. Your food is in the back awaiting your order before it is cut and put in the manner your growling stomach requested. I would give them five stars, but - you know I have to give those out slowly. But for some reason, I feel like in this review I thought I completed for City BBQ, I feel like I gave them five stars. What the heck. I just may change it before I click post!!! I mean, it's not like it's a lie. This is really great BBQ. If THIS comes from the city, I can't imagine what they would do if they were in the country. I also don't care. I live in the City....BBQ that is !!!!!!! read more

Ordered two desserts and brisket meal. Food was hot but they are now shorting the serving by half. I have been ordering here since 2017 and the dessert cups would be full. However now they have cut the servings in half and increased the price. I will not be ordering from any location again. They do not offer to make it right or give the portion that is evidently missing. Double the price and less food. ‍ read more

City Barbeque - Half filled desert cup! - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ordered delivery to support them during this crazy time. The brisket was one of the best I've ever tried in that it was very tender--the only drawback was it was a little too salty. The cornbread, banana pudding, and hush puppies sides were all great. I would love to go to the actual restaurant when places are able to re-open! read more

Staff was very helpful. Samples of whatever I wanted before ordering. The turkey was amazing, brisket and pulled pork also fantastic. Probably the best beans I've had at a BBQ joint. Pricing was about average for good bbq. Overall it was my third favourite bbq place (crocodile bbq in Syracuse still #1!) read more

City Barbeque - The platter - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is awesome. Got the Chopped brisket sandwich, add potato salad. Perfect combo. Meat was Smokey hot and delicious. 4 difft sauces to choose from, i had the orig and spicy, way to go. Skip the bad reviews for this place, just angry people, can't wait to come back. Great family sit down rest, employees were very friendly. read more

City Barbeque - Smoked Chopped beef brisket with side potato salad and ice tea. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

City BBQ will always have a tiny corner in my heart. This BBQ is some of the best I've had for just rolling through a 'regular type' of a sit-down restaurant. All of their meats are smoked on-site at each site (you can usually smell their smokers when you walk up) and each side is prepared daily from scratch. Not something that a lot of other places can say. You can really taste the difference too. One of my favorite times to go is during lunch, as they offer a "lite lunch combo" for just $7.99! It's a smaller portion sandwich of your choosing and two sides! It's a heck of a deal for as much food as you get. They also serve beer on-site, with local favorite Sun King always fully stocked. The staff is always friendly and very welcoming, saying hello and goodbye each time you come and go. If you're wanting a great, home-feel meal just like Mom makes, come to City BBQ and indulge. read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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