First this place is Veteran Owned and Operated. Walked in wearing my 1st Cavalry Shirt and owner immediately starts talking about service. The lady working that register was so nice. Talked us through the menu gave suggestions and recommendations a told us the owner travels back to Texas for ideas to improve. Location was awesome, indoor our door seating. Very clean, like military white glove clean. Food we ordered was amazing. Haven't had Texas BBQ in over 10 years and it was better. All I can say it, go try this place out. Thank the owner for his service and enjoy heaven, cause this food will blow you away. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Two Meat Two Side platter with Large Mashed Potato with side of Gravy. Empanada filled with Brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

*This is a review for the food truck, not the actual brick and mortar location (Though I'm sure it delicious there too)!* I was in the area and I decided to stop at GastroPark to see what food trucks were there. I saw the Hindsight truck and was curious to try them (and hungry, too). After looking at the menu, my brother got the Brisket Burger and I got the Pork Belly tacos. If you know me, you know I LOVE tacos. Beef, pork, chicken, fish, I love 'em all. When I took a bite of that taco, my mind was blown. The pork belly fat melted in my mouth, the aioli worked well with BBQ sauce, the cheese was melty, and the pico de gallo was refreshing and gave the taco crunch! It was everything I wanted and more. Definitely up there with the top 10 tacos I've ever had. Burger was also delicious according to my brother. We also got cornbread which was very good. The staff is very nice too. I wish they would open a permanent location near West Hartford!! read more

Hindsight BBQ - Pork Belly Taco with HS Honey Butter Cornbread Absolutely Delicious!! - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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I cancelled my take out order and did not get to trying a thing. The woman in charge has such a terrible customer service presence I felt like I was intruding on her day by arriving. She was curt and lack personality. It was very unwelcoming. I cancelled the door dash order and will spend the money where food is great AND people are respectful. There are so many bbq options in CT now. No need to go where you don't feel welcome. Too bad, cause the place was cute and food reviews good. It could have been a new spot for us. read more

Oh boy you can smell their food truck all the way down the road. It makes me giddy! Recently checked out their food truck that has a residency at Gastropark in West Hartford right now (June 2023) and was impressed by everything we tried!! The flavors were INSANE especially on this Smoked Sausage Hero which was covered in cheese and a mustard bbq sauce. So very messy but so very good! The downfall was the prices - $12.99 for the sub and no sides. Thankfully it was very filling! The 1 meat 1 side platter was a lot smaller than expected and $21. The food was very good, so definitely worth it but will need to give my wallet a break before the next trip. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Smoked Sausage Hero + Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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It's a bit out of the middle of town. We needed an early dinner so arrived at 430, only to be told they Habs takeout after 5, because no waitstaff. We were rather taken aback, but we really didn't have time to go elsewhere. So we talked them into letting us take takeout to a booth and basically wait on ourselves. We got the brisket, which was nice & moist, flavorful, but it definitely needed some rub. There was a song sauce but it was rather meh.a nice dry rub before cooking the brisket would dry take it up a notch. But it still had a most delicious beefy flavor. We had a side of cornbread- it was absolutely wonderful, keeping the flies off it wasn't. The restaurant seemed to have a severe fly issue, although they do like to leave the front door open which might be part of the problem. Is also a welcome place - they fly the progress pride flash, they have diverse genders who work there abs is obviously very accepting of the lgbtq+ community. Making people feel safe & welcome should be the goal of all businesses. I'd like to revisit Hindsight on a day I wasn't rushed and also had a big group so we could sample a lot more things. Hopefully soon. Whether you're gay or straight, you'll emphysema good old fashioned bbq, read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Lots of outdoor seating and good amount of options for their menu. I didn't think the portions lived up to the price, which is sad because the flavor was good. Service was ok. I'd say this is a tried and true BBQ spot. I'm all about BBQ but the sandwich i had fell apart and was beyond messy which was just not enjoyable. I'd give them a second chance but i wouldn't rush back. read more

We ordered takeout the service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. Looking forward to the outdoor atmosphere once the weather warms up. read more

Okay WOW, I've always heard amazing things about Hindsight, but I'm truly blown away. The fact that one of the state's best BBQ places is just 10 minutes from my house is insane to me! We did the platter with two meats and two sides, so we did the ribs and brisket. The ribs fell off the bone and had a great bbq sauce, but the brisket was by far the best I've ever had!! Fantastic Mac and cheese, Texas twinkies, and additional sides of the flaming tots, cauliflower burnt ends, and coleslaw. The outside area was so beautiful, and I pretty much forgot I was even in Waterbury! My fiancé loved the moonshine based cocktail that he tried, which I thought was pretty unique. The staff was also so nice! Definitely our current top favorite for BBQ, and I can't wait to come back ASAP! read more

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Another amazing meal from hindsight! If you see the onion rings on special DO NOT pass them up! They're so light and crunchy and topped with a hot honey drizzle- perfect combo of savory and sweet, it feels like an app and dessert at the same time. Held up well for takeout too! I'm obsessed with the mac & cheese, so much so that I can order it anywhere else or even eat my own. Super cheesy and well seasoned, you can taste a hint of garlic, topped with a little dry rub seasoning brings out all the flavors. You already know the meats phenomenal, truly a labor of love as everything is smoked and made in-house. Everything is always neatly packed, with condiments etc. I don't drive often so I'm thrilled they're on delivery apps now read more

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Thin and dry ribs. The service was pretty good today. Their prices have gone up and I feel the food is going downhill alittle. I was here a few weeks ago and it was great. Not sure if it's the day or the cook but it's the second time in a row during the middle of the week that it hasn't been up to par. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Food was OK. The ribs were not very meaty. My wife got a half rack and left wanting more. She's very small with small appetite. Went to a different place tonight and we were both unable to finish our half rack. read more

Wow. Such great food and a super cool atmosphere. Very friendly and it looks like it would be a hopping place during prime times and events. We had the ribs and pulled pork. We were a little disappointed with the portions. You can tell they likely weigh how much you get of the meat. That's ok, but my mac-cheese side cup was small and not very full. The taste was great! read more

The nicely designed outside dining area is great to utilize during a warm day, they have ample covered areas so you are not baking in the sun. If you prefer to be inside they have several inside seating areas as well. Service was friendly while placing the order snd helped us wrap up leftover items. We ordered the burnt ends and Texas Trinity Platter that includes 1/2 Lb Prime Beef Brisket, 3 Bones St. Louis Pork Ribs, Smoked Sausage Link & two Single Sides which we choose their potato salad and baked beans. We previously have dined here and the burnt ends were fantastic; today there was nothing burnt nor saucy about them. They were OK, but we personally wouldn't order again as they appear to be prepared differently than prior experiences. The Texas Trinity Platter will definitely feed two hungry adults. The potato salad was terrific and we enjoyed the variety of beans in the side but was luke warm at best. The sausage was flavorful and juicy! Now the reason we came, the brisket. Really disappointed; the top piece was tender and delicious with a well seasoned fat cap but the three additional pieces under the top piece were dry. The three ribs were tender & sauces but also luke warm to almost borderline cold, we weren't expecting that when we bit in and they were our first bites. Overall, it was a good meal but didn't hit the mark the way it used to, I wish all of my previous reviews would still show up as we had better experiences that were worth noting. read more

I have only gotten take out so far but their food is phenomenal I can't wait until it's nice out to go there to eat. Fiancé said the place looks nice inside and has space outside as well. The food is consistently delicious! All the meat is great and corn bread is one of a kind. Highly recommend this place !! read more

Very good bbq. We arrived at 5 on a Sunday night. They have a nice area for outdoor dining. You order at the counter and they bring it out. Full bar with lots of local beers. My only complaint is the food was not hot. Luke warm. I understand it's probably cooked in the morning but I like my food hot! They are pricey but I guess everything is now a days. We spent just about $100 dollars with 2 draft beers. read more

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Spent $18 on lunch consisting of only 1 smoked sausage, a cup of mac & cheese and no drink and I'm still hungry. Small portions, high prices. Disappointing value. read more

Small BBQ spot that was named one of the top 25 new restaurants in CT in 2021. Have an outdoor beer-garden-esk setting for the warmer weather, but also have a few tables inside. The menu is pretty progressive as far as BBQ joints go, but I was not too impressed with the quality of the food I tried. The burnt ends were not too tender, and they were very fatty, and the mac & cheese was cold. Also the cornbread was drenched in maple sugar 7 read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

In town for business and thought I'd try it out. I had the smoked pastrami brisket. Had an awesome smoke ring. Best I've ever had. Those guys definitely know what they are doing. You have to try this place. The guys let me go back and view the pit. Great place read more

Don't order delivery from them all I ordered was pulled pork and cornbread and got chicken and cornbread a waste of $30. Won't happen again.

I've been 3x... would give it 3 star from my last encounter but the first 2x were amazing experiences. Ordered almost one of everything with friends in my first visit one weekend. That set such high standards for the rest of my visits. Juicy tender meat, slight vinegarry undertone that made it all the more true bbq! There was an amazing lamb gyro that was a bit too fatty but all around the perfect amount of salt, and cooked to perfection. Sides were great- fries, beans yummm. 2nd visit was pretty much a repeat of the first visit with different friends, also on the weekend. This last visit however was on a Friday afternoon.. meat was meh not too juicy a bit dry but still good! Wings were mango habanero, sweet but also spicy! Photos were from the 3rd visit Btw service is always amazing so thank you to the staff that always make me feel welcomed! read more

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If you don't have time to drive beyond the Mason Dixon line for BBQ, you owe it to yourself to stop at Hindsight. 5 star BBQ. Ok, why? Physical plant: very friendly and southern. Lots of BBQ gear everywhere. Definitely an outdoor, summer type of place. Large bar area as well. From the minute you pull up, you understand this is serious barbecue. I got a sampler of brisket, ribs, sausage. With corn and beans. I get this first in every barbecue place I go. I loved every single one of the items. Clearly the absolute rock star was the brisket. The brisket was buttery soft, acres of flavor with the right balance of fat to perfectly cooked meat. If I just had the brisket i would have dropped 5 stars easily. The ribs were perfect. The smoked sausage is something I usually don't like. But not this time. The flavor and texture was spot on perfect. The reason I didn't like all of the others I've had is because they weren't made right. Holy smokes, now I get it! Utterly fantastic. The lady tending the bar that also brought me my take out was super nice and patient with me. They sell their sauces as well as alcoholic beverages and soft drinks as well. Is it super fancy? Nope. Is it exactly what I want when I get what is easily the best barbecue in the Northeast US? Yep. Next time I'm trying some of the other things on the menu (I got there really late). This place has some really unique and inventive items on the menu that I'd like to try (Texas Twinkies). No, they ain't that kind of twinkle. Hope this place does really well and becomes a very long term fixture. I've been waiting for this kind of quality in CT for decades. It's here, they've brought the A game. You won't be disappointed! read more

I'm a big bbq guy so was super excited to see a new decent looking spot in the Valley, particularly one that only uses wood. Overall a very solid spot. We had a group of 7 and just split a couple huge trays of food so we tried just about everything. Redonkulous: Brisket Alabama Wings Mac & Cheese Good: Outdoor Seating Beer Menu Street Corn Baked Beans Dalmatian Fries (Salt and Pepper) Tacos Reuben Bites Garnish (Pickles, pickled onions, watermelon) Potato Salad Coleslaw Average: Pricing - Everything seemed fairly priced. Our food bill was about $150 Ribs Pumpkin Cornbread Pork Belly Burnt Ends - some bites were great some were tough Not so good: Indoor seating - on the small side which is definitely a concern during COVID. It wasn't awful but I could see it being a concern as they get more well known. Pulled pork - over sauced and then over cooked so had no texture Sausage - came out cold, too thinly sliced and lacking flavor BBQ Sauce - we hardly ate any of it. Everything else was so good and didn't need it but none of them were so good that we felt like we needed the flavorings. Definitely a recommended spot and would come back. read more

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This is the best BBQ I've ever had hands down. I ordered a Texas trinity and it was so rambunctiously scrumptious I finished the whole thing. There was not a single thing I ate that wasn't absolutely delicious. Our server was very attentive and kind, and I loved the cozy vibe of the place. read more

Hindsight BBQ - TEXAS TRINITY (Feeds 1-2, but I had the whole thing to myself) - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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First time going here, just by chance, and it was fantastic. Counter service, full bar, lots of options, including something for vegetarians! We got the brisket with a side of mac and cheese; brisket empanadas; hei hei chicken sando; and cole slaw. I was even given a piece of the honey cornbread to try. Everything was delicious (lunch partner had the brisket items and raved, I did the rest) and I really liked the vibes and location. I will return for food and definitely take away as well. read more

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My son and I ordered the Texas sampler. It came with 2 pieces of brisket, 2 ribs and a sausage and 2 sides. We had a small Mac & cheese and cornbread. It was good but definitely not worth $40. I left hungry. Quite expensive for the small amount of food that you receive. 1st and last time going there read more

Still a nice time for a large group of people, for sharing (or not) some of the platter combos. Shockingly enough the turkey could have been the absolute best thing on the menu out of ALL items! Followed by the Alabama white wings. Hands down would stick to those or try if you haven't. Cheers! read more

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Went to Hindsight BBQ for lunch with 2 other people. It's a small restaurant with outside seating. The brisket was really good. Nice bark, smoke ring and juicy. Pulled pork was just ok for me, not enough flavor imo. The beans were awesome, delicious. We were half way done with our meal before the third meal was served, which were brisket tacos. Service was really slow. I would definitely go back, really enjoyed the brisket. Would like to try it as a sandwich. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, baked beans, pumpkin cornbread and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

We stopped in later in the evening. We had pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and a half rack of ribs. Place has a fun vibe, the BBQ and sides were all really good and they had a great craft beer menu and from what I could see I think the cocktails would also be great. We've been looking for an excuse to stop back in ever since we visited! I think the best BBQ in this part of CT. read more

Hindsight BBQ - The baby back ribs were really good! - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

WOW!!! Place blew us away not once, but twice! Best pork belly that is not full of fat but meat and flavor. Probably best naked beans we have come across and fantastic smoked meats that are flavorful, tender, moist and simply decadent. Great spot that opened during pandemic and well worth the trip. Service counter people could use a little personality but guess they put all their attention into their dishes. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Stopped here after following these folks on Instagram. Sooo excited to try the food as it looks amazing. Place is cute- divey and hopping. However, after waiting 40 minutes for food and going to counter and asking she said, "we're doing our best. There are 6 people in front of you" I heard her say it's 30 to an hour wait. Never was that mentioned. Just disappointed. I wouldn't have stayed if I Wookiee have known that. I ordered the chicken taco and broccoli slaw. What I got was the brisket taco. I asked if it was deep-fried she said no it was. Food was OK not great. Staff is very very nice. read more

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Food is below expectations. It's pricey for what it tastes like. I'm glad I tried it, but it's nothing special.

I visited Hindsight recently after a trip to Hawk Ridge. We got lucky with nice weather and a time where the restaurant wasn't too crowded. There were lots of dishes to choose from, but we settled on the spicy sausage, spicy Mac and cheese, special burger topped with sausage, duck fat fries, and cornbread. It was a feast! The food was served quickly and the staff were friendly. They even gave us samples of a lemon moonshine frozen drink and cheer wine. The moonshine drink was surprisingly good. All of the meats and the Mac and cheese were delicious. The duck fat fries weren't as rich and flavorful as I've had in other restaurants, and the cornbread reminded me more of pumpkin bread. I look forward to returning on another nice day to try their pulled pork and more spicy Mac and cheese. The portions are large, so bring your appetite! read more

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Hindsight BBQ is an unassuming place at first glance but the food is so delicious! You place your order at the counter and they'll bring the food to your table which is kind of nice sometimes when you don't want to be bothered by wait staff. They have bottled beverages and there is a full bar. Now to the good stuff, the meat. The sliced pork belly has such a delicious bark and it's meaty and oh yes, it gets an "O" rating! My eyes rolled back, and my tongue did a happy dance. The brisket is tender and has a delicious bark, and the flavor is just through and through and gets an "O" rating too! Mmm Mmm Mmm!!! I didn't think the flavors could keep going but it did. The ribs were good, but I just wanted to keep going back to the sliced pork belly, which definitely was the winner for me. It tied with a brisket. Mmm mmm mmm . I also had the mac & cheese which was good and the loaded smashed potatoes. The Texas Twinkie which is a jalapeño filled with cheese and brisket but I couldn't taste the brisket and the whole thing is beautifully wrapped in bacon. That was fun to try. If you are any version of a low carb diet, this place is for you!! Everything was good. The ambience is rustic, I am not sure how to describe it, but it's clean and that's what matters. There is an indoor dining area and a large outdoor dining area. The meat is really delicious and juicy without being overly smoked. read more

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Not sure how this restaurant got named as one of the best Texas BBQ joints outside TX by Texas Monthly. While the people were very friendly and it had a great outside area to sit in, I drove across the state for the BBQ. Mind you, I've been to Texas a bunch of times, and the BBQ there can be amazing. Juicy brisket, great ribs and sausages. Here? Travesty of travesties, everything was super dried out. No juice to the brisket, sausage so dried out it was almost crumbly. The ribs were okay but that was about it on the meat side. We enjoyed the cornbread, and the red apple slaw was probably the best thing on the platter. The potatoes were okay, a little oddly herby, and pretty greedy to sell the gravy separately as it really made the potatoes. They also had a special with smoked beets. Man oh man, if only everything had been as amazing as those beets. However, again, I don't drive across the state looking for great smoked beets. It made me sad to come here, what I had fell far short of good BBQ, let alone good TX BBQ. I can't recommend coming here even if you're local. read more

Friends invited us out to join them for bbq. They promised us it would be great. It is very hard to find quality bbq in this state so we were excited. Hindsight did not disappoint. The restaurant inside seating is small but comfortable and the bar is beautiful. You choose off the menu when you walk in and it's delivered to your table. The beer selection was incredible. Now on to the good stuff. The Mac n cheese was creamy and rich and full of flavor. The beans crazy good. We had the smoked turkey, pulled pork, brisket and pork belly. All were amazing. They were tender and full of flavor. So many things were so good that I wish I could have tried everything. We will be back as soon as we can. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Quick Sunday lunch! First time here. Ordered a side of collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw, chopped beef, pulled pork, and a daily special sticky bbq ribs. Everything was clearly made with love here. Small but sufficient bar with great selection of rotating taps and quality bourbons and whiskeys. Bria was helpful and a great vibe. The manager on duty was so cool and you could tell he is passionate about his craft. Awesome place, new fav . read more

Hindsight BBQ - a variety of food items - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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This was our first time coming here and as we were passing by, the outdoor decorative lights caught our eye, so we decided to stop and try this place. The staff was amazing, along with all the food and drink choices. They have a full bar along with tons of local craft beers. Cozy little place and a really nice outdoor area for when it warms up. I had the firecracker tots , jalapeno mac and cheese and both were amazing. Plenty of options, there were sandwiches wings and meat platters also. We will definitely go back and try more options on the menu. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Firecracker tator tots and jalapeño Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Always impressed by their food no matter what I order: usually we get their food when they do pop ups and breweries or outside on one of their picnic tables but now that it's winter we dined inside and they decorated very cute for the holidays. Our pastrami brisket was good but their smoked sausages are always the stand outs for us! Their mustard is great too :) read more

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Come et tea hungry and be prepared to still take some home! Food is SO flavorful. Two of us order a combo platter to split and a few sides - everything we bit into followed with 'this is so good!'. We tried the brisket, ribs, sausage, pork belly burnt ends, Brussel sprouts, and firecracker tater tots. Each meat was bbq'd slightly differently. Our favorites were the burnt ends and the brisket - but honestly it was all great. The tots and sprouts did not disappoint. Wide beer & bar selection - but this visit was water & soda for us. Plenty of great outdoor seating too as well as cute indoor checkered tables. read more

I have to admit, I was skeptical. When you stop at a place in New England for BBQ, you hope for disappointing and expect abysmal. Well, I am happy to say that Hindsight BBQ is ... good. It would be a good BBQ joint in the south. it would be a good BBQ joint in Texas. It's just good BBQ. We ordered the platter for "3-4 people" and it was a lot of food. Yet ... it disappeared, and quick. Because the meat was made to perfection. The only complaint I had was that I wish there were more ribs. And that's a good complaint to have. This might just be par for the course when you're in Texas, but for New England this is six-star BBQ. read more