We came in here based on a recommendation from a friend. Oh my goodness, was it amazing. We started with a triple berry margarita. Full of flavor and so good we both had two. My husband and I both had the Jeff plate with two meats and two sides plus cornbread. We both had the pulled pork and brisket. I had the loaded mashed potatoes and a side salad. The salad was super fresh. The brisket and pork were very tender and juicy. The portion size was large and I took most of my pork and mashed potatoes home. And the cornbread. Oh was it yummy. We are from Georgia where bbq is a big deal and this rivaled any bbq we have had in Georgia. Our server, Sarah, was amazing. She gave great recommendations and checked on us often. We will definitely be back. And for us it is a 40 minute drive. Well worth the drive. read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Jeff plate - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

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Seated quickly, dining areas are casual fun and clean, great prompt service, and food is always excellent!! Thanks for another great meal! read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - OG stuffed potato - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

Food tasted amazing! Wasn't sure what to expect, since I hadn't heard of Indiana BBQ, but it was so good. The jalapeño cornbread was so delicious, had a little kick but not too much. The coleslaw also had broccoli and Brussels in it, which was much better than regular goopy slaw. The macaroni and cheese had the perfect amount of cayenne pepper and black pepper to give it a little kick as well. Knocking off one star because my sour beer was supposed to be topped with whipped cream and Captain crunch cereal and strawberries but instead I got a green beer- still tasted great but wasn't as advertised. Service was great and we left feeling very full and satisfied. read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Cornbread, baked beans, coleslaw, cranberry blue salad, pulled pork, brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

Found this place by accident. We got the ribs, jalapeno cornbread and beans. Really good food and the best I've found outside of Memphis. read more

We hadn't been here in quite some time. Decided to try it again and I have to say, this is still the one to beat in the area. We have four different meat between the two of us. Each meat was excellent. The chicken may have been a little on the dry side but nothing too bad. We need to get up here more often. read more

Yes, it's safe to say I'm addicted and will be asking friends and family for gift cards, lol. I've been here now several times and will give the pitmaster his kuddos because the consistency of the food is on point every time. Speaking of consistency, every visit I've had the pleasure of being taken care of by Dezaree. Who is a star. Even though the location is a little off the grid for me, it's worth the scavenger hunt. read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Consistently perfect brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

Celebrating a couple of birthdays at Jefferson Street BBQ. Called for a reservation bc we had 7 people. We were seated as soon as we got there. Just a great place to eat amazing BBQ. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Only negative, if you want to call it that, we ordered the wedge salad, which is good, was served in a metal bowl. Made it really difficult to eat. Other than that we had a great time. read more

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Ordered pulled pork, brisket, bbq chicken and smoked wings with all the sides for a family gathering. Everything was delicious!! Got it to go and everything was well packaged. Will do again!! read more

Highkey I haven't been here but one of the worker is just an amazing man and I lowkey would go because of him. The ambiance is incredible with his presence being there. It makes the atmosphere feel breezy and warm with his love. The food is just sexy and spectacular due to his aura. read more

Good Food & good service !! Had a problem with my bill ( credit cards fault) and owner called me back right away the next day and issue was confirmed it was credit card issue. Problem solved. Would recommend eating here. read more

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Best bbq in Indiana and the owner and staff are so great. Very cool place, too. Great vibes, better food. Worth the drive from Indy, I will be back soon. read more

We tried to give them a chance--multiple times. The changes made in 2023 would make you think there is a new owner or something. The identity that was once great, affordable food in the local neighborhood has come and gone. We used to love going to Jefferson, but now the prices have gone up, the quality of food has gone down, the customer service is inadequate, and the menu has been obsolete. I ordered a Jeff Plate, formerly The Jefferson Plate. It was $6 more than what it was a year ago. I received the portion that did not measure up to what I was led to believe I'd receive. After asking if the plate was truly what I should expect from this new plate (photo below), I was told yes--it measures out; how one single rib measures out is beyond me. We will NOT be returning. read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Expect this if you order The Jeff Plate for $20. - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place!! The restaurant is so cute and the vibes are great. The service is always astounding and the food is more than worth the trip! The prices are really good for the portion sizes you get. If you don't know what to get, you could really just close your eyes and point at the menu - there's not a wrong choice here! I recommend the Mac wrap - it's large enough and you can definitely share it if you want. read more

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We came here to eat on a Saturday afternoon for a work event. We called ahead and made reservations. I think calling ahead of time helped out a lot because our server was only helping our tables. The service was TOP NOTCH! Again, I say that because I think it helped that we told them how many people would be coming so they were able to staff appropriately for the day. My husband and I split the Mississinewa which comes with 4 meats and 4 sides. We chose the brisket, wings, pulled pork, ribs, double the mac n' cheese, baked beans, and the jalapeno cornbread. My favorite out of the meal was definitely the baked beans and the wings! Wow they were so good! My only complaint with the meal was the mac n' cheese. It was VERY watery (almost like a soup). If I was in the area again, I would come back but would order something different next time. They had a great menu with lots of variety! read more

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Average bbq, friendly service. Good selection of bbq sauces. Cute spot in a small town.

Food is delicious! Fast friendly service. Indoor decor is so cool. They host several different events that really look fun!

Excellent menu, the salads are wonderful,my favorite is the Blu Wedge. It is scrumptious!!! I usually get the brisket and my husband gets the chicken. It is always top notch. The meatloaf looks delicious, that will be the next dish we try. Their white chicken chili was so so fo me, needs more spice. Cornbread was ok. The baked beans are really good also. The Coleslaw was suited more for my husband, it was more vinegar based. They have a nice selection on the menu for beer and mixed drinks are available. The atmosphere is very low key, TVS are up high for viewing. read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Blu Wedge Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

Excellent place, little drive from Anderson but worth the drive. Turkey was moist and brisket was good. Baked beans were spot on. I liked the slaw, my wife said it had a little kick that she didn't care for. Cornbread was again spot on. read more

Pretty good bbq. Definitely worth the drive. We will be back for sure. Who knew Culver was the bbq hub of Indians? Haha read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Greens. Slaw. Green beans. Mac & cheeese. Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

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Dropped in for lunch and try new menu. Was not disappointed still great offerings. Street tacos were a home run. The smoke turkey is righteous and I have smoked my share of turkeys. Jefferson Street does it right. read more

With such amazing food and a "farm to table" focus, Jefferson St. BBQ has all the pieces to be a success in a big city with lots of competition. In a small town like Converse, this place outpaces all of the other food and has become the place to be on week nights and even weekends. The recent expansion nearly doubled seating capacity, so the wait time has decreased. The staff is so nice and eager to talk you through anything on the menu. You can't go wrong with the brisket. It's the best I've ever had. Looking for a slightly lighter meal? Brisket on the Cobb salad is solid. And big. I couldn't finish all of mine. The full bar makes for a great list of specialty cocktails and had just about everything you'd need in a small town + more. I wish I came through Converse more often. And I may have to make the special trip just for Jefferson St. BBQ! read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Cobb Salad with Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

I'm going to separate this review as I think it's needed. Food 5 stars - delicious! Everything I've tried has been absolutely amazing. I've never had anything that I didn't love which is why I continue continue to come back. Operations: 2 stars - don't plan to go after 7pm. They're out of most meats. Twice they've been out of ribs at 7. Once I ordered online and their app says you can order delivery and shows the fees for over $25 but when you go to checkout it says you have to spend $200 minimum. When you order your food online, don't feel like you're guaranteed what you ordered. We've gone to pick it up and been told they're out of a meat so we have to wait another 20 minutes to get a different choice prepared. In person - very nice staff read more

There was 4 of us. Place was fairly busy. Closed at 8. Our service was so so. Took forever to get our drinks. Never really felt like they were very attentive. Our drinks were sitting on bar well and bartender never bothered to bring them to us. Directly across from the bar which had no one at. Food was cold. I had nachos with brisket. It was cold. The meat was cold. Ribs were old and dry. This place before the remodel was awesome. Food was excellent. But now not so much. We had a 7 o'clock reservation by the way. Got right in. read more

We call in and get a takeout order about twice a month. I like the chicken and pork (Jefferson) dinner and double up on the blue cheese wedges which are awesome. read more

Pretty busy for a Thursday night. Honestly, I think the sides might be better than the meats! The coleslaw, white chicken chili and cornbread are great choices. For meats, I like the dark meat the best. Pulled pork was on the drier side. Service was amazing! We were well attended to. read more

Went to Jefferson Street BBQ for the first time today and HOLY COW, was I impressed. Honestly, the best brisket I've had in a very long time. The ribs were out of this world. Don't sleep on the dessert either - it'll give your gma's peach cobbler a run for the money! Will definitely be back! read more

Great Chicken chili! There little nasty super yummy, was out biking and found this place at the Converse junction. Can't wait to get back and try a few more dishes read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Just off the Converse junction, amazing salads, BBQ, white chicken chili. Can't wait to try some more of their dishes.... - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

Been here several times and it's generally packed, at least around prime meal times. Everything is locally sourced and/or made in-house, which is nice. The barbecue is generally good, although it's occasionally dried out which is why I'm giving them 4-stars instead of 5. My parents like the loaded baked potatoes topped with pulled pork, my wife likes the nachos, also topped with pulled pork, and I typically get the two-meat combo with beef brisket and baby back ribs. For dessert they have crème brûlée, different flavors of cheesecake, and bread pudding. I ordered the latter on my latest visit and it was great! It's made with raisins, served in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet, and drizzled with bourbon sauce. My mom didn't care for the cloves they baked it with, but the rest of us enjoyed it. Overall, it's worth a drive to check out. TIP: Call at least 90 minutes ahead to reserve a table! read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

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When one hears "Farm to Table BBQ", you would think you'd be in more of an urban environment...not so much for Jefferson Street BBQ. My friends and I drove through several cornfields to get to the tiny town of Converse, but boy were we in for a treat! The three of us split the Mississinewa, which comes with four smoked meats and four sides of your choice. Our picks: -ribs (fabulous) -pulled pork (outstanding - this was the group favorite) -brisket (very good) -chicken wings (good but would probably not order again) -mac 'n cheese (simple yet tasty) -green beans (classic preparation) -applesauce (delightfully cinnamon-y) -chili (cheesy and hearty) The entire meal made for an excellent lunch, and I will gladly return for a second helping of ribs as well as try the smoked sausage and cornbread. Until next time! read more

Jefferson Street BBQ was a pleasant surprise as we decided on Converse as our lunch stop during a road trip to northern Indiana. I have to give a shout-out to Yelp Elite Joanna B. as her review really sealed the deal on leading our stomachs to this place! They had several meat options and with there being three of us dying to try a little bit of everything, we easily decided on their Mississinewa option. This provided us with an array of meats and sides that we were able to choose from a delicious list. So what did we choose? Oh, all the good stuff, of course. We had some pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken wings, green beans, mac 'n cheese, chili and applesauce. ALL AMAZING. Seriously, everything was great and I wouldn't hesitate to do a repeat of that exact meal. It was just what we needed to fuel us for our long drive ahead. I will definitely be passing along the word to friends and families that are heading in the Converse direction! read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

My boyfriend and I were tossing around different ideas of places to go for dinner together, on a cold day, after he was done working an 8 hour shift. Not knowing I was thinking BBQ, he suggested Jefferson Street BBQ. I quickly looked this place up on Yelp and it was ranked #1 as he's texting me, "Everything there is SLAMMIN'!" Well, he wasn't lying. We got the, "The Mississinewa," which allowed us to pick 4 meats and 4 sides. Perfect, since it was my first time, and it would allow me to try a little bit of everything! Here is what we chose: Beef Brisket Baby Back Ribs Italian Sausage Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Baked Beans White Chicken Chili Jalapeño Corn Bread Mac & Cheese Green Beans (See Pictures) My guy was right! Everything was SLAMMIN'! Notice we got 1 extra side because who eats BBQ without corn bread?? We will definitely be back!! read more

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I was really disappointed with my meal. The mac & cheese was so terrible it was runny and very watery. All my food wasn't even warm some of it was cold. Years ago this was one the best restaurants in town now it's just a joke and it sucks really really bad unfortunately. I definitely don't recommend that all unless you get nachos. Other than that save your freaking money! We used to go there every week a few years ago but we w lent today and we won't be going back until another few years if they are even open read more

High prices, small portions, awful hours and above all RUDE staff. If you like bad service, cold food and fatty brisket this is the place for you read more

The food we received was below average than what it used to be. Wings were cold and food took longer than it should have since ordering. My wife never received a salad which shouldn't take that long to prepare. Our waitress showed zero interest in what we needed or how anything was and acted like everything was a bother. Had to prompt her to receive refills more than once which shouldn't be a requirement for guests. However, this waitress acted like everything was a bother. Hopeful the next time is better. read more

Excellent food and service. Our favorite is the brisket and wedge salad. Wonderful food in a small town.

LOVE!!!! I can never say enough good things about this place. It's always incredible when we go. It has that perfect simple farmhouse look on the inside and it's absolutely beautiful. They just added more space in there along with their bar area. Pictured here is there barbecue pulled pork nachos platter. they are to DIE for, seriously. read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Barbecue Pulled Pork Nachos Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

I am so excited to be the first to write a review for this place. It is so exciting to have a new, great place to eat in Converse and Jefferson St BBQ fits the bill. Walk up to the counter and order from a selection of meats and delicious homemade sides and pick from a large selection of drinks including beer and wine. Find a seat and your food will be delivered to your table in a jiffy! The biggest perk is that it is open Sunday afternoons, one of the few places in Converse where you can get a good meal on Sunday. So load up the family and head on down to Jefferson St for a side of ribs and some delicious baked beans! read more

Jefferson Street BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Converse, Indiana

Very quaint and inviting restaurant awaits you in the heart of Converse, IN. The service was very good BUT the food...that's what you want to go to Jefferson Street BBQ. I passed on the appetizer, really wanted to try the BBQ. My wife had a meat and greens salad and was very pleased with the chicken, salad was excellent. I enjoyed The Jefferson, two meats and sides. The pulled pork was excellent with a wonderful smoky flavor and the brisket was all that has been reported. Baked beans and slaw...and the jalapeno corn bread was sweet with a slight kick! The place has a full bar and a great menu. Will be back to sample things again. read more

My coworkers and I were doing some work in Convoy, Indiana, and we decided to stop by this locally well known BBQ joint. Service was prompt, and one of the first things you notice about this place is that most of the women working here are unbelievably good looking. Not sure what that's all about. But anyway, I had two pulled pork tacos. They were very good, and came topped with pickled onions and a very delightful ranch/chipotle type of sauce. The table BBQ sauces come in Spicy or Sweet. I had the Spicy. My only suggestion would be to use a homemade flour tortilla. It's more work, but it would really make the taco stand apart from all the others out there. Overall, a very nice experience. read more

Let me be real with you here: this place is GOOD. Like at least 4 Star barbecue. You can tell everything is homemade. The meats are House-smoked, and their sides are perfectly complementary. We have been coming here since the beginning. Before their larger menus. Before the expansion. Before they served alcohol, even. We even had them cater our rehearsal dinner because we were so "in love" with the barbecue. However, recently we've felt they've been getting a little too "big for britches." Their service is not that great. The service always seems frazzled, they get frustrated too easily and they forget things easily. Over the last few times we've been there, we got sat with a random party (literally at the same table) and have had horrid service the rest of the time, BUT the food is good, so we keep coming back. Today, things changed. We made reservations because they are normally booked over Friday & Saturday nights. They are ALWAYS sold out of things. It's typically just sausage or wings, but tonight it was RIBS and PULLED PORK. How are you out of that? That's not something you run out of. Those are you basic foods at a BARBECUE restaurant. To top it all off, we had people come from my hometown (2 hours away!!) come into town JUST to eat there, so it was really disappointing. We understand that Jefferson Street has gotten so big i our "small town" that our measly review doesn't matter, but we have eaten at restaurants all over the state. I highly recommend skipping Jefferson Street and hitting up a barbecue chain like Famous Dave's in Noblesville or something better in Ft Wayne or Indy. Not worth the risk of something being sold out or the terrible service that they've had for the past three years. Super disappointing, this spot could be great! read more