If I could give 10 stars I would. I've been ordering from Big Hoffas since 2010 when I first…read morevisited family in Indiana. I've recommended many people to the place because they just never disappoint. Service, fast. Quality, 1000/10 Consistency, absolutely every time. I've lost count how many times I've ordered from here. I've probably spent several thousand and will continue to! But let this resonate with you. NOW ONCE HAS MY ORDER BEEN WRONG OR SPECIAL REQUESTS ON DOOR DASH BEEN WRONG. Keep it up team!

A friend invited us to celebrate her birthday, so we came here. It was super busy so must be good…read more Ehh it was mediocre. For not having ever been we sure found out that apparently we didn't do ordering correctly. Has no clue that the other room which is the tavern apparently is where you order if you're going to sit in there. Again, it was busy and our first time so had literally no idea. The young girl who pretty much had an attitude and made us feel like we purposely ordered at the counter and went into the tavern was the end of the world. The staff in the tavern were so nice about it and honestly said it wasn't a big deal it happens so no worries. The food. The teriyaki chicken lacked flavor. Perhaps some smothering of the teriyaki so it actually tastes like it would have been better. Served in a take out box was also just weird. Presentation was very unwelcoming. If I wanted takeout I'd go get takeout. Perhaps a little tray how the brisket and beans were served with a side of extra teriyaki sauce and more veggies. This could have been so much better. The ribs were good but nothing to really rave about. Mac was so so. Slaw was good. My 1864 sandwich was bland. The brisket was not flavorful or anything. Lots of overcooked pieces. I guess I pictured a mixture of soft tender and flavored meat chunks but instead it was tiny burnt overcooked small bits with more Giardiniera than meat. Fries were seasoned very well. Beans were very tasty. Guess I should have stocked up on sides. Sweet tea was really good. Atmosphere was nice in tavern. Glad we sat there. The main dining area was too loud and crowded. Small tables and just too chaotic for us. I'd say this is a one and done. I really wanted to love this place. I had high expectations I suppose. Not exactly disappointed but definitely not satisfied. Our friends drove and hour and a half while it was about 40 min for us but now onto the search for some delicious brisket. Three meals and drinks for $54, definitely expected this to be top tier. The search continues. Three stars for the tea, sides, and amazing old fashioned drink.

This is a new spot for us but decided to try the barbecue with friends as close to the house and…read morewho doesn't love Barbecue?!? It is a bit hard to determine where to order given the large space once you walk in, but they have a counter with a chalkboard menu to the left along the wall. They have a TON of choices and a lot of great sounding sides. The best deals are either platters or meals, as they come with sides and drinks. But they also offer specials during the week which makes things interesting. We got fried chicken breast (as out of all other chicken options almost) with a side of coleslaw. Tasty but a bit dry on the chicken. They do have at least 6 sauces to use (self serve) so that helped but I'd probably try another option next time. I'm more of a heavily seasoned preference if going to go for chicken, so found it also a bit bland. But well cooked and fresh! The sides of several others were great with a lot of variety so you can mix and match. Everyone ate the majority of their meals, so I think it went over well as a new option. The portions are large for the price so you won't go away hungry for sure! It is worth checking out and I appreciate their commitment to Barbeque.

The food was good. Some staff were down right hateful to the customers even when they were in the…read morewrong. The really sad thing was the Chef/Owner could care less that the staff was hateful with the customers. He would side up with his staff when it was their fault. He never tried to make anything right with customers. No wonder they closed. i hated it closed because the food was so good but I stopped going when one of the staff people got hateful with me and my friends and the Chef/Owner came over and could care less about the customers and told us we were wrong and go somewhere else.

Love discovering fast local lunch options along a road trip, and this was just that! Pulled meats…read moreand brisket with sides are ready just as quickly as any fast food place you can find, but with cozy log cabin vibes and the smell of bbq smoke infusing your hair and clothes as you dine. We ordered: Pulled Pork Piglet Sandwich w/ Green Beans, Cole Slaw, & Sweet Tea $10.75 ($11.61 w/ 8% tax, $13.22 w/ 15% tip) *Lighter and more mild flavors in all of these Beef Brisket Piglet Sandwich w/ Corn Casserole, Mashed Potatoes w/ Beef Gravy, & Lemonade (same prices as above) *All of these were favorites and the most flavorful of the day The food was ready in under 6min after ordering and we were in and out in under 30min while sitting down for lunch and taking our time to eat around noon on a Friday. If you're unsure of the spicy, they have spicy sauce on the table to try, but I'll say it was a mild spice (Indiana doesn't do lots of spicy things) so the heat doesn't rise above red pepper flake spice. You could add more heat with Tabasco to get it to a spice that makes the tongue actually feel hot. The ladies running the kitchen and clean up were fun and delightful and made us feel like we were home in someone's house being taken care of. Not sure when I'll ever be back in this area, but worth a stop and skipping all the other fast food nearby to try this local spot!!

Please season your green beans, I could have opened a can at home. Potato salad threw it away,…read more made from gummy old baked potatoes. 2 stars for the really good corn casserole. Probably won't go back.

Was in the area and when Yelp shows me a BBQ joint nearby, I have to give it a try…read more I stayed with a benchmark of a pulled pork sandwich and baked beans. The pork was very good. The baked beans were more average to good. My dining partner had the brisket, mashed sweet potatoes, and baked beans. She said the brisket was very generously portioned and delicious, as was the mashed sweet potatoes. It's a counter service setup, but they did bring out our drinks and make sure we had refills. Staff was very courteous. Restrooms were clean. Parking was easily accessible given the strip mall setting. Overall I would eat here again if I was in the area and would look to try some additional menu items. Please excuse the pulled pork Pic as I had already waded in and started eating before I took the picture.

You will find this gem in a little strip mall off of 135. Being that it is in a strip mall, there…read moreis tons of parking available. This appears to be a catering service that offers take-out or dine-in lunch and diners. You can buy bulk or al la carte. The restaurant has a decent sized dining area with a couple of televisions for patrons enjoyment. The dining area is decorated with 80s movies posters and has a somewhat rustic vibe. There are also a few small tables outside, in front of the restaurant that you can sit as well. The woman working there was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They serve barbecue, fried chicken, burgers, steaks, salmon, nachos, ham, brats, salads, sandwiches and wraps. I order the 3 piece fried chicken platter, which came with two sides (french fries and collard greens). I came on a Tuesday, but I should have came on a Friday because the fried chicken is buy one, get one free on Fridays. Oh well, now I know. The fried chicken is made to order, so it took about 20 minutes for me to get my meal, but it was fresh. I will admit, at first, I was a bit skeptical because the chicken was a lot lighter than I was used to. However, it was love at first bite. It was so crispy and delicious. The collard greens had a sweet vinegary taste to it and I liked that as well. You will find a sauce buffet here, with a bunch of different sauces and condiments that you can put in small containers that they provide and you can get them to-go or use it in the restaurant, like I did. I put some on the sauce on the already delicious chicken and it made it even better. I really like this place, It is kind of tucked away, so I am glad that I found it. If you looking for a place with a variety of good food, look no further. This is your place, I highly recommend checking this place out.

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."

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.

Hank's is a timeless Indianapolis institution. Hank's has always been good. Anytime I fly into Indy…read morewith enough time to reach Hank's before they close, that is a great travel day. Friendly helpful people. Great smells as you wait for your order. Fair even inexpensive pricing. And most important, BBQ done right. Don't forget to tip, and remember to get desert.

I had a great experience attending a recent Tinned Fish Tasting at Public Smokehouse. I checked in…read morewith the young woman tending the register and she gave me the lay of the land as well as a souvenir tasting fork of my choice. There were a few designs to choose from: a lobster, an oyster, and a fish, from what I can recall. She also introduced me to our gracious host for the evening, Nolan, who was running the show. Nolan is a big ball of energy and a joy to be around. He set the vibes to light, fun and whimsical and I really appreciated that. Everyone moved around the room freely, visiting all of the tasting stations that were set up with whimsical, hand-drawn decorations on the paper tablecloths (much like that seen on the Pinterest commercial). There were 6 different ones, all with multiple options at each station. I tried sardines, razor clams, pickled ramps, an entire array of Fishwife tinned items, mustards, seafood dip that is made in-house, oysters, the list goes on. They also introduced me to an Indiana-based soda company call Bollygood, with Indian-inspired flavors. I love, love, love the Lime Basil Cumin flavor. I wasn't too sure about that combo, but it was delicious and super-refreshing. It smelled like a taco...but didn't taste like one! The Lemon Mango Turmeric was really good too. I also enjoyed the demonstrations lead by Chef Amber. She also has a light that was a pleasure to witness. I could just tell that she really loves what she does. While she does not work there, she still gets to come back for the fun stuff (her words). She has been a huge influence on the whole tinned fish movement at the smokehouse and develops recipes and curates these events alongside Nolan and the team. I loved both recipes that were shared with us and her enthusiasm to show us how we can elevate the tinned fish beyond the can. We mingled. We made friends. I spent a pretty penny on several of the delicious items that I was introduced to. I look forward to attending more events here in the future.

Drove quite a distance to give sandwich shop a try. Arrived 30 minutes before closing and was…read moreadvised they were done with food for the day. Please list the proper hours for the kitchen if it is separate from the actual business hours

This review is based solely on desserts and French fries, so I'll have to update when I eat an…read moreactual meal...but I just had to come tell y'all about the desserts! I only snapped a picture of the strawberry cake because the lemon cake and ooey gooey toffee bar were gone before I even thought about capturing the moment. The lemon cake is so good - my friend had a slice that she left unattended and I strongly considered taking a bit of hers too

My review of five stars for this location is incorrect. I am unable to rate the location because…read morethey have moved. Unfortunately I had to indicate a rating in order to post a picture of the sign and information about their move to a new location. See below. This location has moved as of December 21, 2025. The new location is scheduled to open January 12, 2026. The new location is at AMP at 16 Tech. The address is 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis, IN, 46202. They will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM until 6 PM. See picture of sign posted on the door for the old location on Emerson Way.

Sorry to make this update because I had high hopes for this place. The last two times I went here…read morethe meat was so dry you could not add enough sauce to make it good. The place was completely empty at 1pm. Maybe this is why, I don't know. Also, their limited hours are a deterrent to a lot of folks.

No one answer the phone number that was provided in there advertisement for information. When we…read moreleft a message on FB messager on there page and you can see that they read it and still don't respond. You can't get info and you never know when they are actually open. It's very poorly ran business. I really wish Rushville would actually get a for real smokehouse. Till then I will continue on going to Greensburg Carriage on the square, it might be a 30 minute drive, but at least we can get people to answer the phone for info and there food is the absolute best. And the only reason why Rush County Smokehouse got 1 star is because I had to give them at lest one to be able to post.

My favorite BBQ joint (excluding brisket) they don't have brisket but do have Turley Rib Tips! And…read moreyes they fall off the bone! I love that they don't use pork in the greens or beans. They have sa smoked salmon with a light teriyaki glaze that is out of this world! Tender fall off the bone chicken wings, dirty fries and fabulous creamy macNcheese. Husband a wife owned and staffed. They have always been friendly everytime I've ever been. The ONLY drawback is they are only open Thursday Friday and Saturday. And if you want the salmon, come early on Thursday and Friday or you might not get any. Strictly carryout and a little pricy but oh so worth it. The on

I saw the sign and tried them out for lunch. The lady…read morebehind the counter was super nice, asked me if I wanted to try a sample of anything. I said yes, I was torn between several things and wanted to try a wing and a turkey tip. I'd never had a turkey tip before, I didn't even know what part of a turkey that would be, so I looked it up (a breast cut up). At first bite, I knew immediately that was what I was ordering, it was soooo good! Smoked flavor, great with a mild sauce (I'm a sissy). The Mac n cheese was great also. Definitely try it out!