Delicious food at a locally owned place, with meat from local farms. Absolutely amazing! The smoked meats, the sides, everything we had was delicious. Our favorites include the brisket and the jalapeño sausage . The Mac n cheese- I almost went and bought more. The sweet corn bread- a perfect way to end the meal. I appreciate the no tip policy when paying. The staff were friendly and helpful. The space is nice and casual. read more

A disappointing experience overall. As I walked in I was the only customer, approached the counter to order, only to be completely ignored by the employee. Finally asked if they were closed (it was 6pm) and got an acknowledgment that they were still open. I almost walked out, but another employee emerged from the kitchen and was far friendlier. I ordered a brisket sandwich, but the sandwich I received would best be described as a brisket gristle sandwich. I understand that brisket should have some fat for flavor, but when so much of the sandwich is actually fat, it's not very appetizing. Also, it's a barbecue place that ran out of ribs the evening I was there. read more

This is my favorite BBQ in Lafayette or West Lafayette. It is so good. (My favorite BBQ in central Indiana is Big Hoffa's in Westfield, look up my review of it. Excellent). The ribs at Revolution are smoked with a delicious rub. Great flavor. They don't fall off the bone. I'm not sure if that's because they're smoked or what. But they're good. The brisket is amazing. This is a must try. They have some kind of pepper blend rub that will knock your socks off. It's so juicy and delicious. The seasoned tots are really good and crunchy. The baked beans are fabulous. The mac n cheese is terrible. No flavor. Has some kind of Cheeto dust on top. Don't get that. They have sweet tea too. That's so hard to find now that we left the South. The nachos are excellent. We always get a half pan. Tonight the avocado was not quite ripe enough yet. It was pretty firm. Regardless, those nachos with pulled pork were delicious. Service was great on a busy Friday night. Our server was Holly and she did a great job. They also have homemade pies and other desserts. I have yet to get any because I'm too full after dinner. I think I heard a server say they were out of several desserts. The Purdue students came back this week so I'm sure this place has been hopping. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place. You can't go wrong here. read more

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My son was craving BBQ when we arrived into town so he chose this place in downtown Lafayette. There is street parking available. When we first entered I thought it was small until we were seated in another dining room. There are long tables for seating. There is a bar as well. We started with the Crispy Pork Belly Bites which were sooo good. Then we all ordered a different dish and they came with different sides. It was all delicious and my son was happily satisfied! Good size portions. All our BBQ meat had good flavor. Service was friendly and efficient. I like that the bottom of the menu there are symbols to indicate what menu items are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan. Very casual atmosphere. Recommend trying it! read more

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Good service and most of the time good food. I would classify Revolution as a boutique bbq joint. Usually four star experience here. I give three today because the chicken sandwich was not hot. Restaurant, bar, and take away options abound. read more

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We came as a group for dinner. The staff was wonderful. The food was wonderful. The atmosphere was wonderful. I have the small plate with brisket and truly enjoyed my experience. I will be back! read more

Wow. This place just blows me away! This is my second visit and it's been a while since my first but it was every bit as good as the first. We both ordered tacos. Beef Cheek was our favorite but brisket, pulled pork and chicken were also quite tasty! They have tots! Nice crispy/creamy morsels that pair well with the tacos. We also enjoyed an adult beverage. He had a canned cider which was good. I had the Revolution margarita that was very tasty! Do not skip dessert here! It was cheesecake day and they came with fresh baked macrons! Strawberry Passionfruit & Tiramisu were our selections and they were divine!! Our server was super sweet too! She shared that they are moving to counter service next month which made me a little sad. This building has been a staple on main street and has historically been full service. It will be sad to see that go but it sounded all very positive and hopefully the quality of the food/drinks remains the same or somehow improves. Though I can't see how they could improve the food. It's stellar. There are two areas to this place. A small dining room and a bar area. Both areas are comfortable. read more

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Great barbecue we got the ribs and brisket and it was melt in your mouth fall off the bone, service was kind and helpful, and the place had a nice chill vibe and good music! read more

Loved the brisket tacos!!! Tender, lightly smoked, done perfectly. With a side of mac and cheeses and sweet cornbread-- it was a great quick dinner. read more

Service was good. Attentive without being overbearing. Food...average at best. Much better bbq in Lafayette. I had the Boiler Bowl which was very cheesy and the pulled pork was good. Chips were homemade. Drinks...thumbs down. Margarita was bitter. It tasted like the lime peel was in it. I also had a vodka Tom Collins. That basically tasted like ice water. No flavor at all. Cute place, rustic and friendly. But I probably won't go back. read more

Solid BBQ spot with great food and casual vibes! We stopped in at Revolution BBQ and overall had a great experience. The food is definitely the highlight. Flavorful, well-cooked meats with great smoky flavor. Sides were solid too, especially the mac & cheese and baked beans. The atmosphere is laid-back and family-friendly. Get the mini pies to-go for later, you won't regret it! All in all, a great spot for BBQ lovers, we'd definitely go back for the food. read more

Revolution Barbeque - Taco salad with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

I was craving bbq so was excited to hit Revolution tonight (October, 2025). First, it's extremely loud inside. Everything is hard surfaces, so sound reverberates. Between the music and the crowd, it's not a place that you want to go and have a deep or meaningful conversation with someone. I was craving brisket, so of course they were out. That's fine -- it happens. I ordered a forgettable salad with chicken and equally disappointing mac and cheese. I ate about three bites of the salad and two bites of the mac and cheese. The atmosphere is chaotic, and it seems they have staffing issues. I would stay away from Revolution until they work out these issues. read more

I want to start by saying the service here is excellent--friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome right away. I ordered the barbecue ribs platter, and while I came in with high expectations based on reviews, I was sadly a bit disappointed. The ribs themselves were on the dry side and didn't have enough sauce for my taste. The mac & cheese was also underwhelming--gritty and loose, when I was hoping for that rich, creamy, thick traditional style. That said, there were highlights: the cornbread was really good, perfectly moist and flavorful, and the beans were delicious as well. Those sides definitely stood out. Overall, I'd say the food was decent, but the ribs didn't live up to the hype for me. Still, I'm not writing this place off--I'd be willing to come back and try something else on the menu, because the service and sides show promise. The ambience of the location is comfortable and inviting so that is also a plus. read more

Jonathan was an excellent host for our son's rehearsal dinner. He accommodated our requests, was tentative to our 40 guests and the food was DELICIOUS! Thank you for welcoming our group for a very tasty meal and dessert. 100% recommend! read more

Every once in a while, the Midwest surprises me with how good BBQ here can be. This was one of those times. I went with pulled pork plate and added 4 oz. of brisket and 4 oz. of ribs. All of the meats were sensational! The ribs were humongous and meaty. I added them to my plate for $6. The menu said 4 oz. but they gave me 4 huge meaty ribs that weighed more than 4 oz. The brisket was moist with a good bit of bark and fattiness. The pulled pork was also tender and smoky. It was also moist without being greasy. Solid pulled pork! There are 5 sauces and my rank would be the Apple Bourbon Mustard first (goes extremely well with pork), the Alabama White (more horseradish, went well with the brisket), the house which was a mildly sweet and peppery sauce, the strawberry habanero with a little sweetness and some medium heat, and the one I couldn't stand...the hot habanero. I like hot BBQ sauce but it had no taste except for the burn. The mac and cheese was the best side I had as it was creamy and had almost what seemed like crumbled up Cheez-its on top. The potato salad was all right except I hate celery and celery was in it. The beans were very misleading. They are not baked beans but more like a bean soup. The waitress told me they make them in a Coke and Sprite mix for a sweet and savory taste. I didn't taste the sweetness and didn't like them at all. Sweet tea is important to me as I'm from Alabama and at times, it is very difficult to find really good sweet tea in the Midwest. Revolution fresh brews their sweet tea in house, which makes a huge difference in sweet tea. Now it wasn't as sweet as I would like but it certainly got the job done as it was sweet enough to be good and very refreshing. I would order it again. Revolution gets the most important part of a BBQ joint right and that's having outstanding meats in good size portions. The sweet tea was enjoyable. The mac and cheese was terrific and the sauces are overall pretty good. The beans and potato salad weighs it down for me. I wish I could rank it a 4.5 but I gave it a 5 for how delicious the meats are. read more

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The food here was good. The staff members were very polite and helpful. Good ambiance as well. Would recommend to those wanting some bbq.

Food: I ordered a salad (out of a bag). Bbq was ok, cold, but ok. I think there was salsa. It was so bitter I was afraid to eat it. Service: mediocre Ambiance: we had the place to ourselves read more

Do not trust your order from Revolution! Ordered takeout of 2 lbs of pork and brisket with sides for a small dinner party. When we got order home, the meat had been "tossed" together in the small box, and looked less than expected. Weighed the meat (and box) to discover it was only 1lb 6oz. Feeling cheated!!! read more

I really truly want this place to be amazing, unfortunately it continues to come in at "good enough". Firstly they are association with Sweet revolution, a world class bakery in town and one would hope that the talent exhibited there on a daily basis would make its way over, but it just doesn't. Revolution barbeque is located in the heart of downtown. The overall ambiance is great, outdoor seating is available during the armed months and they have a great bar attached with a good selection of beer and rotating craft cocktails. The staff is always happy to help when they can, but I've always gotten the impression that management limits their abilities to solve problems for customers at the lowest level possible. This is just based on issues that we have had in the past that required a managers attention and I was told it would have to wait for the general manager to be available. From my service industry experience, this is about three levels of management too high for simple problems like a poorly made dish that requires a refund. The main issue I have is the food. The menu is everything you could ask for or expect at a barbecue restaurant, but the execution is consistently lacking. The brisket is usually left as a primal cut with the point and the flat still attached. Unfortunately this usually results in only one half being cooked properly and the other being dry or chewy. With our most recent order to go, the grit cakes were stacked such that only half of them were sauced. Also, none of the sauces were labeled which is a problem when they aren't as visually distinguishable as they probably should be. The Mac and cheese is consistently grainy, likely because there is too much flour used in the roux base. Again, I really want to like this place. It's local business, it adds to the community. But if you want consistently good barbecue, head to the east side of town for better options. read more

Revolution Barbeque - Grit cakes, half sauced - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

I can't walk into this place and not be hungry. The smell hits you at the door and my mouth waters. I know that whatever I order, it's going to be good, and not just good, excellent. Tonight I chose my cocktail first and went for the Elusive Dreams, a pineapple forward cocktail that was sweet and delicious. Paired with the Pulled Pork Tacos (American Style) it was superb. The staff was friendly as always and accommodating to the fact that my dining partner and I stayed a bit after close (we were lost in conversation, but eventually picked up on the clues). I love coming here and I hope you do too. read more

This used to be our favorite restaurant when we came to town. Came tonight for a birthday dinner. Very disappointed and will not be back. No fried pickles, tater tots or the GF s'more pies/Key lime pies. The food was not at the same level it used to be and nowhere near as good. The portions seemed smaller and no sit down option to be served. We will visit the bakery next time we are in town but we will find a new restaurant. read more

Ambience was good. Service was good. Food was not. My Brie was walk-in cooler cold and not melted at all, when I brought it up to the server they said it just depends on who is in the kitchen. After nearly 18 years in food service myself, this was very disappointing. I don't know a chef or line cook worth their salt that is going to send out unmelted Brie cheese. You clearly don't demand consistency from your kitchen staff, and toxic behavior is seemingly somewhat tolerated internally. Additionally, your establishment continues to be out of items listed on the menu. My mother has quite a few diet restrictions and fried pickles are one thing she can have. We tried to order them and were told they were out... they were also out of any and all dessert options at the end of the meal, when we were told fried pickles was the only thing they were out of after that discussion. Just all around terrible. I ate my collard greens, which were good and I'd had before, but left still very hungry. Nothing else was offered or suggested to me and no apology from the manager took place. We will not be back and I'd recommend you stay away yourselves. read more

Revolution Barbeque - Brisket and Brie sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

OH MY GAWD!!! Today was my first time there, for a bourbon tasting event in conjunction with Old 55, and I have to say that, while the bourbon was spectacular, the food and service stole the show. Jason is an absolute master with his smoker - we had pulled pork, chicken wings, sausages, and lamb, smoked veggies and creamed corn, and he even gave me a tour of his kitchen and educated me on how his smoking rig operates. Service was great at the bar, too - Melissa and "It's me, Jessica" poured outstanding cocktails and kept things lively. Great intro to a fabulous downtown venue; I'll definitely be back with family and friends! read more

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There is one word to describe this place...amazing. The staff was amazing, the atmosphere is amazing, the drinks are amazing and the food is amazing. There is free street parking near the restaurant that has a two to three hours time limit depending where you park. The restaurant is dived into two areas a dining area where you place you order and has tables/chairs and bar seating. The other side of the restaurant is the bar area where they have hi top seating, tables and chairs and a full bar with seating. The bar has a decent signature cocktail menu to select from and the bar tender was very friendly and helpful. You will see a television off to the side of the bar. There is smooth music playing throughout the restaurant. This place serves your basic Q such as pulled pork, wings, turkey and ribs, but their signature meat is their brisket and that is what I ordered along with a side of waffle fries and soda baked potatoes. The place also offers desserts sides, appetizers and homemade drinks. Their strawberry lemonade was to die for. You should definitely check out their daily special on the board. They also make their own barbecue sauces which include Peach Bourbon Mustard, house, hot and my favorite Peach Habanero. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my meal and it was absolutely delicious. The brisket lived up to the hype. The Texas toast that came with it was exceptional good too. The beans were good, but they were not the type of beans that I was expecting or was use to. It was more like a stew. This meal was so good that it had me looking around for a witness and someone to tell how good it is. You know, head nodding good. I really enjoyed my meal here...like really, really. Anyway, I highly recommend checking this place out for a good meal, extraordinary service, and a great atmosphere. read more

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Everything was amazing! Staff was wonderful, food was fantastic, and the cookies were incredible! I can't wait to go back.

The nachos were good. I also ordered a brisket taco and the brisket was extremely salty. I asked if I could change it out for a chicken taco and was told it wasn't an issue. The chicken taco wasn't anything to order again. When I got the check, they still charged me half price for the brisket taco. I wish that would've been communicated prior to me ordering the chicken taco. read more

Delish bbq. Cute atmosphere. We got happy hour cocktails that were yummy, delish, and only $4! Teeny though. Pulled chicken, brisket tacos, 3 meat sandwich were great! Great service. read more

Ordered Brisket and Brie and a Pork and Brisket sandwich. Brie cheese was not melted at all and was still cold though i was told that it just "depended on who was cooking it". Ummmm what? The pork and brisket were somehow cold, though the beans i ordered as a side were hot. Raw onions instead of smoked onions in both. Just wtf guys. You can at least try to not be lazy. Never coming here again. Shameful display. read more

I stopped in after the lunch rush and sat at the bar. The special today was the Nachos but I saw the pork belly on the menu and had to go with that. Great decision. Very tender and crazy flavorful. Great value for the price. Definitely check this place out. read more

Revolution Barbeque - Crispy Pork Belly - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Service- Service was okay. I'm new to Lafayette and ce in alone, so possibly why didn't get Service like if I had come with a group, but wasn't bad. Food- Ordered the pulled pork (plentiful and tender), seasoned tots (crispy!), and slaw. All were good and came with perfect amounts. Sauces (both house and strawberry habenaro) were great! Clean and great price for portion you get! read more

Revolution Barbeque - Pulled pork, seasoned tots, slaw, and pickles. In the back are the two sauces. - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Blown away!! Our son is a Junior at Purdue and I can't believe we didn't try this place sooner. Hands down one of the best experiences we have ever had in Lafayette or anywhere for that matter. We will 100% hit this place every time we are in town. Before I gush about the food I have to say the waitstaff are the nicest and most helpful people ever...seriously! The gentleman that waited on us last night was super polite, have helpful recommendations and offered up to traveler sodas and waters (which we declined but was so nice to offer). Now for the food, three letters...OMG! We started with one of the specials, a Boiler bowl which was queso, brisket, pico and fresh jalapeños served with pita chips. This was a special but it should be a required food group for everyone. It was absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD good!!! I am a queso fan and this was the absolute best I have ever had. Please make this permanent! We had a brisket sandwich, a platter and a chicken platter. All came with plenty of food and as everyone knows the sides round out the meal. Well these sides crushed it! Seasoned tater tots (yum), Mac and cheese (yum), vinaigrette coleslaw (yum) and we went with the cornbread. Honestly it was too much food but we gave it a valiant effort. The meats were nice and moist and when paired with the sauces it was super delicious. Have been to soooo many bbq places where the brisket is dry as leather and this was not the case. Couple final points. Could have used more onions, think I only had one sliver on my plate, same with pickles. Also, I hear there is a horseradish based sauce but we didn't see one of those on the table so bummed I didn't try that. Liked the Star Wars influence in the place, subtle but it was still there. Nice ambiance to the place. Took a couple pictures after we had started...we were hungry and once we tasted the food it was hard to stop. Outstanding!! read more

Revolution Barbeque - Boiler Bowl - Queso!! - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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Absolutely the best place I ate during my recent visit to Lafayette. Warm staff, and incredible bbq meat. I had the brisket ala carte, homemade sausages and vinegar coleslaw... I'll be back. read more

I have been here few times and was always happy with food and service. Even celebrated my son bday there this year . . Today was bad overall . I had to ask 3 times in order to get just water after sitting for more than 15-20 min . The food was so dry and burnt . If I was by myself I just leave . The food should not be serve at all should directly go to trash . I told the waitress and she said she told the owner. I did not order beef jerky's . The quality of food was so bad . I spend good amount of money for the food that should not even be served read more

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In the regular rotation and always our first choice for barbecue. Brisket and soda beans are favorites. The house made sandwich buns are good enough to eat by themselves. Love the bar and its beer selection. read more

DELICIOUS! We loved all the bbq sauces, the brisket was super tender and well cooked, Mac and cheese was a big hit for us, our server Olivia was very sweet. Very chill and laid back place, I love all the oldies and classics playing. Definitely a place we could become regulars. Our only gripe would be the sides being a little small but besides that it checked all the boxes. read more

Revolution Barbeque - Revolution burger with Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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They sat us outside quickly. Napkins, utensils and straws accessible on table. Brisket + GF cornbread were our favorite items! Their whisky sour cocktail was great, a little Smokey which was nice touch. Cute town for a roadtrip out stop. Sorry I only have pics of ambiance! HUGE inside with party room, main dining room and bar read more

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The food and hospitality are always spot on! Miss the turkey though , I am excited to go to their trivia night in the near future !

Tonight was my second time at Revolution. I enjoy the exposed bricks, the fast casual or sit down and order choice, and the bar area. Both times I have had the Mac and cheese and I will continue to get the mac and cheese. It's so creamy and delicious. The sweet potato waffle fries are also crisp and tasty. The first time i visited I had brisket tacos and tonight I tried a brisket and pulled pork taco. One "American style" and one "Mexican style." My only compliant is that both times the brisket has been pretty dry. I also ordered a Paloma and it was not great. It was not very cold and was quite sour. It was also not on the menu, so I should have gone with one of their menu cocktails. (Live wind learn) The server was sweet, the atmosphere iwas casual, and the Mac and cheese was worth visiting. I just need to figure out a different meat option. read more

Revolution BBQ is one of the best BBQ places in town. The delicious food, inviting atmosphere, and quality service exceeded my expectations. Loved all the different BBQ sauce options and the pulled pork plate with cornbread and two sides was a great amount of food! We will definitely be returning. Carly went above and beyond serving us during our visit! This is certainly a must try in Lafayette! read more

Revolution Barbeque - Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

The food was all pretty good, solid 8/10. The mac and cheese was my favorite. The crispy pork belly had a really nice bbq sauce and you could tell that they cook that thing for a long time. Best fried pickles i've had in a while too. The tacos are pretty good, just a little pricey at around $5. The service was a 6/10. Our sever wasn't necessary mean, but she was a lot more preoccupied with her table outside, rather than my table. To be honest, my table consisted of two high schoolers so I don't blame her for that. Our table was pretty much soaking wet when we sat down, so the hostess/host definitely spilled the drink when bussing the table. Overall it wasn't a bad experience and the food was pretty good. read more

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