Legit! So good!…read more Super friendly staff, lots of ice cream samples and the best bbq and sides. Out group of four all tried something different including chicken, brisket the hoffenator fries, and another rice type of bowl. We all devoured our plates. All had a taste of the fries, slaw, Mac and cheese, beans and pickled veges - all were so good. Vibes in this place as casual, a bit quirky and fun! Looks like there are also some fun extras to also purchase including souvenir cups, tees and their sauces. We've been here all week for a softball tournament and hands down agree this was our favorite meal from the trip! Plenty of room for large groups (we were here early around 4pm and it was getting busier by the minute), also a tavern in the front of the building so the bar is a bit secluded from the restaurant.

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

Best ribs in Indy. The fatty brisket had killer flavor. 5 stars for the food. This place is…read morehard to find but well worth a visit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm not a huge fan of City Barbecue but came through for a group work lunch. Nothing wrong with…read moreCity Barbecue but I've been spoiled with barbecue from Texas and it's set some high standards for me. We were a group of eight and the cashier was friendly and took out orders quickly, we even got our food in a timely manner. I ordered the Texas Rueben and it was good but there was barely any Texas aioli sauce and the Cole slaw wasn't the best. The hush puppies were overcooked and the potato salad was the better flavored item I had.

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

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

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

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

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

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