My absolute favorite BBQ in Lawrence! Nice environment and great food. I have visited countless times and will be there at least once whenever I am in Lawrence. The service is minimal, which is something I personally prefer and is an advantage to me. read more

Food was great. BBQ sauce very good(bought a bottle to take home) The mac and cheese was very good. Curly fries too! Had ribs, brisket and sausage! Wish they had burnt ends but I will still go back to try the rest of the menu. read more

The food was a little cold but the bread was good! The service was great and people were kind. The menu had a lot of options. The price was also okay! Overall the it was semi good read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - It was okay for a bbq place - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

We've had Hog Wild in Topeka, so when we were in Lawrence and saw there location, we immediately knew where we were going to eat lunch. It's a convenient location with a drive thru. We were going to order online, but decided to just do the drive thru. We were probably the first customers of the day as we waited in the lot for them to open. They were fast to greet us. The food took just a couple of minutes to prepare, not bad for being there so soon. We drove over to KU Campus to sit in the shade and enjoy our lunches. We both got $5.99 pulled chicken meal deals, which come with a sandwich with choice of meat, fries and a drink. Since we just wanted a light lunch, it was the perfect amount. They give you a good-sized portion of chicken on a perfectly-toasted bun, some great curly fries (our choice of side) and a decent size drink, although we did upgrade the drink size for about 40¢ more, I think. They put some sauce on the sandwich but gave us extra sauce. I requested hot and they also gave us a mild and TONS of ketchup (maybe a bit more than necessary) and a good amount of napkins (THANK YOU for that). I love the watermelon tea at Hog Wild. I'm pretty sure my tea this time was just sweet tea, not Watermelon. It was still good, but if it was the watermelon tea, they were doing something wrong that day because it had Zero watermelon flavor. The hot sauce was fine, not really spicy to me. In fact, when I tried the mild sauce later I actually found it much more flavorful. We actually saved our little sauce cup and took it home with us to eat on some of our left overs of our own food we had in the fridge! read more

The side container of cole slaw was less than half full and looked like someone had been eating from it. The lid was broken in 3 places before I touched it. I ordered through Door Dash and the bad was tightly ties closed with the receipt stapled to the outside and the bag was clean as was the inside of the styrofoam box the cole slaw was in (part of a 2 meat meal). The cole slaw was not dumped by the driver. I ordered Cherry Cobbler and it was not included in my bag, but Door Dash has made that right. Also, I did order 2 entrees and only received 1 cup of sauce to go with both. It has been a couple of months since my last order because my last order was messed up and because the food was sub par (gristly, fatty meat). I will not be ordering Hog Wild again and will advise my friends against it. There is much better BBQ from other local restaurants. read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - These are the 2 sides in my 2 meat dinner as found on first opening. The cole slaw is less than half full, the green beans are proper. - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Tried the brisket and chicken plate with mac n cheese and potato salad. Brisket was very lean and had a nice smoke flavor. The chicken was on the dry side but good smoke to it. Sides were nothing special but still good. Meat portions were big enough i had leftovers for lunch. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Very good food and service The pulled pork was delicious and opened face roast beef was delicious too. Yes we will go back. read more

As a college student, I can't say enough great things about this place. I'll start with what I order. The pulled sandwich meal deal at $5.99 feels like a highway robbery. Personally, I go with pulled pork for my meat of choice and fries on the side. The sandwich is Kansas City-grade BBQ and the fries are what all french fries should strive to taste like. But let it be known that the full platter options are also delicious. The ambience inside is cozy. Conveniently located off of 23rd street, my friends and I find ourselves dining in -- as opposed to using the drive thru -- and staying a while when we go. That brings me to the service. I am politely greeted and often checked on when I dine in. I will continue to go to Hog Wild as long as I live in Lawrence. read more

One of my favorite local bbq spots the food is really good want take anything away from that... unfortunately I will no longer be a customer I recently visited the restaurant and was treated poorly, thanks for my past experiences read more

Best ribs I've had in the Kansas City area! Super juicy and tender, lots of flavor. Great sauce and delicious sides as well. I love this place and highly recommend. I eat here at least once a month read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - Rib dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

My mother chose this place to celebrate her mother's day lunch. We had never been here before, so first impressions are definitely lasting ones. The place is neat, clean and the smell of bbq isn't overpowering your nostrils. The girl who took our order was nice, but seemed sad in nature. She seemed as if something was upsetting her or like she had been crying. Nevertheless, she served us with a friendly demeanor. The food was quick and hot. The ribs were tasty, but could have used a few more minutes cooking. The potato salad had no flavor and the potatoes were way undercooked. I loved the mac and cheese and Texas toast. Their sauce was phenomenal. Awesome flavor...and the male cook was so nice. He came out asking customers if they enjoyed their meal, he even helped me carry oxygen tanks to my car so I could assist my mother as she walked. I will definitely be back... read more

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I'd give this place 3.5 if I could. We had the meat dinner plates with two sides, and while the meat and BBQ sauce were excellent, none of us cared for the sides. The beans weren't hot, the coleslaw had a bitter aftertaste (I know - cabbage - but I love most coleslaws) and the Mac and cheese had no flavor to it. Ambiance and decor were nice for a casual BBQ joint. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

The Turkey is terrible, it tastes like packaged ham, it had too many nitrates and other preservatives. The Pulled pork was good (minus the 1/2" bone i found) and the sides were good and many options. The amount of meat you get for a BBQ plate is not much. You shouldn't feel hungry after BBQ and spending $13... disappointed. Beamers is where it's at, you get plenty of food, so much it's enough for 2 dinners. read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - Pulled Pork, Turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

This is the first time going to this restaurant and I will be back! I ordered the 3 meat dinner combo and it was amazing. The meats I chose were ribs which I couldn't even pick up because they were falling off the bone, super tender and the best Smokey flavor. My second choice was spicy sausage and it had a little kick perfect flavor with bbq sauce on top. My third choice was the brisket also falling apart and great flavor and for my sides I got green beans and mashed potatoes. Let me tell you everything was perfect and you can't go wrong from my experience. I do recommend it to everyone!!!!! read more

Love this BBQ spot. Ribs are a must-have and the sandwiches are great, too. Amazing staff as well. Stop by if you get a chance -- best BBQ in Lawrence! read more

Hogwild is the newest entry into Lawrence for BBQ and the town has historically always been in need compared to its much bigger cousin Kansas City. Wichita-based, the Hog also has restaurants in Salina, El Dorado and Hutchinson with Lawrence being their newest venture. First off, the people working here couldn't be nicer and service is quick. When finished someone was promptly by picking up plates, napkins, etc. Two in our party of three opted for pulled pork sandwiches and I had the rib dinner (pork) with beans and fries. The ribs were a tad on the tough side on the outside and ends with not a lot of smoke flavor inside but still a pleasant hunk of meat that detached from the bone properly. Sadly, the curly fries and beans appear to come straight from a Sysco truck. Top that with the fact that we unanimously agreed someone didn't salt the fries at all and the beans had that straight out of a can taste. No meat, no smoke, little if any sauce. Uninspired beans are one of the great sad details in the BBQ experience for my nickel. Texas toast buttered comes with the dinner while a more traditional hamburger style bun with a little extra goes with the pulled pork. Sauces are very good, a hot and mild sauce with plenty of thickness and a sweet tangy taste. The dining area is pleasant enough but definitely high on the cutesy side of things. Not a distraction. The crowd was hopping and even though I was personally a little disappointed with my meal, it could be easily rectified with a little salt on the fries, some sauce and meat in the beans. I think this restaurant will do well. There's obvious attention to detail, I'm just thinking I got unlucky today with my choices. I hope they do well because Lawrence is always a town with plenty of folks needing a BBQ fix. I wouldn't hesitate to come again and would probably try their sandwich. If you come: - You order at one window, seat yourself and pick up your food at another window. - Credit cards accepted. - Easy in and out, quick, for those on a limited lunch hour. - Can see this being a popular to-go option for game days/nights. - Parking a little congested but that's due to the building that was already here that they took over. read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - Pork rib plate with fries and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Hog Wild is a solid barbecue place, especially in Lawrence. I've been a few times now, and it's consistently met my expectations. A regular sized sandwich (which is stuffed with plenty of meat) is about $5. Add a side and/or a drink and it's an easy meal for about $8! I love that they have pulled chicken, too, which not every barbecue place serves. Arguably the best part about their meat is that it's not greasy! The service is fast, and the workers are friendly. It's a great place for lunch! read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Some of my peers think BBQ should be one of the major food categories. I am not much of a BBQ aficionado. I could take it or leave it and only partake a few times a year. I decided to try something different for lunch the other day and I stopped by Hog Wild on a whim. I was very pleased with the results. I went through drive through and it was fairly speedy, much to my surprise. The cashier was very pleasant and sincere. She was helpful and friendly which is always a plus. I ordered a brisket and pulled pork sandwich. Yum, yum. Because you can only get a combo sandwich as a large, it was plenty big. Very big. I appreciated the fact that you put the sauce on the sandwich yourself. Often restaurants believe in smothering their food in sauces and gravies. I like to use it sparingly. The sauce was very tasty and not overpowering. It also was not too sweet. Sauces should not be sickeningly sweet, only dusted with sweetness. The price was right for the amount of food I was served. Good service, reasonably priced and generous portions. Overall, it was a yummy diversion from my usual. I enjoyed the meal very much. Highly recommended. read more

If you're looking for great Bar-B-Q at an affordable price, then you've found the right place. The staff is friendly, the food is good, and the atmosphere is just right. During my last visit DJ did an outstanding job throwing together the pulled pork sandwiches! read more

I got gypped. I will never go back to Hog Wild again. I ordered a 1 meat, 2 sides meal. I didn't realize until after I left that they cheated me out of the Texas Toast, they charged me for 2 meats instead of 1 like I ordered, AND they didn't give me a discount when I ordered a water. Cheats! The meat was barely lukewarm, and the amount they served was pathetic for the price I paid. Don't waste your time at this place. Go to Stanley James BBQ instead. read more

New to the area and decided to give Hog Wild a go as we were in the mood for BBQ and wanted to do take out. I have to admit, the food was a bit underwhelming. It almost seemed as if the food had been sitting in a steamer and slipped together in an assembly line. The brisket was meh, hot links had no discernible flavor, and the beans tasted as if someone dumped some cayenne into a can of Bush's. read more

Usually forgetting the sauce isn't a huge deal but whenever the food is so dry that I could get a frozen dinner about the same quality for 1/4 of the price it's kind of irritating. I ordered at like 630 so there is no excuse for the way it was thrown together because you would think I ordered it in the last five minutes of them being open. Had to use my own sauce and had to make my own gravy even after paying extra for it because there was none/barely any on the meal i paid almost $15 for. read more

Hands down best BBQ in the Kansas City area. I moved here from Texas , and we drive all the way to Lawrence just to get bbq. A lot of restraunt like to take short cuts , and use microwave and fake bake meat . Not hog wild , this is properly handled , extremely fresh , 15-16 hour smoked brisket and hand pulled pork . Not to mention Slabs that melt in your mouth . 10$ for two meats and 2sides . I don't need to say more . You want real bbq gotta go to hog wild . read more

I am always looking for great BBQ and Hog Wild is one that I can add to my list. On my first (and so far only) visit, our order was taken quickly and we were able to find a seat with some ease (although we were there at 11:30 am on a weekday and there were quite a few people already, so I assume it can get crowded). We ordered off the sandwich menu, I had the regular North Carolina pork and my companion, the beef and sausage and we both ordered curly fries. The food was delicious. I like both the regular and hot sauces, which were not necessary on my very juicy pork, but a great addition to the fries. I would like to go back and try some of the other meats (including the turkey and ribs) as well as the beans--next trip for sure. Although you order at the window, there is staff in the dining room ensuring you have everything you need and they are all very friendly. I will definitely be back to try some more of their "wild" BBQ. read more

Is this the best, no it isn't but they are not bad. I am in a bbq club that hits KS/MO BBQ joints (have been to some of the best) so I wanted to try what Lawrence has to offer for BBQ and IMHO, this is Lawrence's best. I have been here 5-6 times and have only had one bad meal (it was around 6:30 PM on a Friday) there...it was REALLY salty but that might be due to them closing ealry and I got the end of the lot... Anyway, their pulled pork is good, the turkey is good and the brisket (which is shredded) isn't bad either. You can help yourself to hot peppers and pickles which is nice but the price....ahhh, the price....this town's BBQ joints have a price point as if they were BB's Landslide (ya ain't) but Hog Wild, their prices are good as are the portion sizes.... Give em a try...they have a drive through as well... read more

Stopped in after church, politely was assisted with our order. While filling up our drinks, are order was ready. I ordered rib dinner with 2 sides & my wife had pulled pork & 2 sides. Was very much satisfied with the fall off the bone ribs. Only thing would be a smaller portion size. I will definitely be back. If you're wanting some good BBQ, then this is your place. read more

Interestingly enough since my last review they have added a surcharge for beef. So as an example the two meat plate went up about a dollar from when they opened in August (which I noted last time) and now they have added $.50 to that so an increase of $1.50 roughly. Another interesting thing is that the ribs, seem to be getting more fat on them. My last two visits the ribs were fatty. I was sitting next to a couple of older gentlemen and over heard them talking about how greasy the ribs were. Tonight the ribs were over cooked, way to tender, and fatty compared to what they were serving before. I am hoping this is an anomaly and not a trend. They were nearly perfect before, but in my mind between the pricing, the overcooked fatty ribs they have lost a star. I will keep going back (I have been there about 10 times) and I am not ready to give up, but after I go there two more times I will let you know if they were showing their best for the opening (like a first date) and they really are just mediocre or they just had a couple of bad nights. Service is still good. read more

Pretty not good. Fattiest ribs I've ever had. Very mediocre fries. Will not be returning.

We wanted bbq after the game with limited time. Late when our party of 7 arrived as they were about to close. At 8 pm. Allowed us to order and sit to a leisurely fun, delicious meal of fall-off-the bone tender, wonderfully seasoned (not drowned in bbq sauce) bbq ribs. So glad we tried this place. Delicious. read more

Hog Wild is one of my absolute favorites in Lawrence and the Kansas City area. Their smoked meats are some of the best around, and make sure to get the mac and cheese for a side. They catered our son's wedding this past weekend. The food was delivered and set up promptly. Everything was served nice and hot. The staff were very friendly and did an amazing job! I highly recommend them for catering any large event. read more

Let me preface this by saying that I TOTALLY understand that during Covid, everyone is just trying to figure it out. But this might have been the absolute worst experience with just a restaurant period! Not only did I receive the complete incorrect order once, but twice! And I literally watched them put my incorrect food back into the refrigerator to give to someone else after I'd opened the container to see that my order was correct. Not okay, and should be a major health problem. Disgusted by that, my food went into the garbage along with my $20. So disappointing! read more

This is our favorite Bar-B-Q in town. Great portions, love the ribs and all the sides are amazing.

Really good Q! Had the burnt end dinner, with macaroni and cheese, and a side of curly fries. The service was extremely quick and the staff was extremely friendly. The curly fries were great, the mac and cheese was good, and the burnt ends were outstanding! Added in a Free State Brewery Ad Adstra and it made for a very nice dinner after a day spent sanding and scraping my mother in law's deck. My wife had a two meat sandwich with pulled pork and turkey, she thought the sandwich was outstanding. Overall, well worth stopping in. read more

Staff was very friendly. Food was good, the fries were a little bit cold. I had the Carolina sandwich, it was very good. The place was clean, including the restroom. Price was compatible to other bbq joints. I would recommend it. read more

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - Entry - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

This place has a chain restaurant feel. Its about the 3rd or 4th best barbecue place in Lawrence which is not saying much at all.

Reliably good bbq. I don't know why it isn't packed all the time.

Clean establishment, friendly staff and one of the best BBQ brisket sandwiches I've ever had! Love how they toast the bun.

This place is pretty decent but it's lacking in standout tastes. The food is always hot and fresh, but I've never been impressed with the flavors they provide. They're always friendly and have great service, just the food needs a little improvement. read more

Ribs are meaty and we'll done. Brisket was moist and well flavored . The side dishes are pretty good, beans not too spicy, coleslaw was good , not drowned in dressing. I found dead the potato salad pretty good. The potatoes weren't cooked to death and the blend of dressing was very good. They worked well to have our order ready when we told them. Only complaint is they have not added Lawrence menu to their on line Web site. read more

The food is pretty good (I'm still on the lookout for potato salad that doesn't taste like it came out of a central warehouse somewhere though). I wasn't impressed with the amounts given on both the turkey sandwich and the pulled chicken - and the chicken was more like chopped in large pieces when we got it, definitely not pulled. The head scratcher for me is that one of the items on their menu is the Open Face Sandwich, which is described as "Texas toast topped with mashed potatoes, beef brisket & gravy." It does state at the top of their sandwich section (the entire sandwich section is made up of 4 different types of sandwich, two of which contain beef in their descriptions) that you are charged an extra 50 cents for beef, but I'll admit it was still a surprise to order the $6.99 Open Face Sandwich, described as being made with beef, and then to be charged an additional fifty cents. Overall I didn't feel like it was worth the price and it feels pretty shady to me to charge extra for a sandwich that is described as being made of beef and to be listed as a certain price less the extra fee. There are enough other places to choose from not to have to come back. read more