Great BBQ spot! So many meat options I asked the friendly cashier to help me decide what to order. Witty signs throughout the building. I was so focused on the menu special board I didn't see the hairy pig until we left. Green Chili Mac is a must have side! Burnt Ends were the best I've had in a long time. Corn "spoon" bread is good enough for dessert. Be prepared for left overs. read more

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We planned to stop here after the zoo. The Fairfield location doesn't offer French fry's for a kids side. Grabbed a side of pickles for the road and they were delicious! Staff were kind and answered questions throughly, and it's a comfortable dinning room. read more

This place was so great...such a gem to eat at. I'm really glad I tried it. You order at the window and they bring it to your table when it's ready. No frills and an easy menu to order from. I had the jalapeno sausage, brisket, spoon bread, and green chili mac and cheese. I was blown away from all of it! Jalapeno sausage was full of flavor and almost didn't need any sauces. Brisket was perfect and went well with all of the sauces. Green chili mac and cheese was so good and full of flavor. Lastly, the spoon bread was a great way to finish it off. It was just so smooth and full of flavor. I really left this place full and happy. And I definitely hope to return someday soon! read more

Shigs In Pit - Brisket, jalapeno sausage, spoon bread, and green chili mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Very mediocre. Did a catering order for a business lunch - the meats especially were blah, extremely dry and lacking flavor. The chicken was better than the pulled pork, which looked really unpleasant, sort of "frizzled" in appearance. To top it off - we were shorted on a pan of beans. It was hardly half full. Will be looking for another BBQ restaurant for our next event. read more

I saw this place as I drove into town, and after checking Yelp, decided to give it a try. I ordered the ribs and meat plate. This plate came with 4 pork ribs, one choice of other meat, and two sides. I asked the cashier what kind of ribs came with this order. She wasn't sure. She guessed they were baby back ribs. They weren't. I ordered sliced brisket, they charged me an extra $2 for that choice. I also ordered coleslaw, tomato cucumber salad and a drink. Almost $30 later my food came out. The ribs looked great and the brisket looked great, but they were the thinnest slices of meat that I've ever received on a plate. Also, after having paid a premium for the brisket I thought a slightly larger portion would have been appropriate. It tasted great, but I couldn't judge properly because it was so thin. The ribs were St Louis style, not baby back. They tasted delicious and had the perfect amount of pull to them. The big surprise for me was the coleslaw and the cucumber tomato salad. Both of which were amazing. The coleslaw was mild, fresh and tasty. I added a little splash of their vinegar based "Tangy" bbq sauce to it and I thought that kicked it up a notch. The cucumber salad also tasted fresh, tangy and delicious. read more

Great service friendly atmosphere, the pulled pork Sammie with pimento cheese and coleslaw is absolutely amazing! I look forward to trying more items from here! read more

Shigs In Pit - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

BBQ should be smelled in parking lot, No BBQ beautiful smells at all on parking. Food looked beautiful but was oddly sweet. Brisket should never be cut like deli meat. Pork was dry and chicken was dry and rest was lukewarm warm. Not great. Good customer service and nice presentation but food was C overall. read more

The 1st time we came to Shigs in Pit, we got into Fort Wayne 5 minutes after they closed. We were so intrigued by the name, we knew we had to return. Fast forward to a year later, I had business in Fort Wayne again, so we made sure we got into town early and we were not disappointed. I had 10 of the baked Buffalo chicken wings and my wife had the two meat plate, chosing Jalapeno sausage and Beef Brisket. The chicken wings were cooked to perfection and their version of the Buffalo sauce was different than any I had tried. It was sweeter than spicy and was quite delicious. My wife enjoyed the Jalapeno sausage, but the brisket was a little dry. The Green Chillies Mac & cheese and spoon corn bread were outstanding. The people here are all wearing mask and social distancing is evident, with tables closed off. All in all, we had a pleasant and safe experience and will be back. read more

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Nice spot. 3 locations in town! Brisket was well seasoned. Maybe a touch too salty? Shredded pork had a big flavor too. A delight to eat. The mac n cheese was seasoned with green pepper to give it a little kick! The cornbread was soft and just a little sweetness. 2 great sides. Have to buy the rub to try on my chickens. #spicemeister approved. read more

Shigs In Pit - Shredded Pork and Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Absolutely incredible food and service at this location every time! Also have tried a variety of things and everything is always delicious! read more

What a great place for some good food. Loved the whole set up they had inside. Great selection of foods with some unique sides that are delicious. I had pulled pork, burnt end brisket, apple pie baked beans and their French fries! We finished with some dessert and that was so yummy (lemon curd pie) read more

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This is one of those spots that you have to try. Fast, friendly window service. The brisket was the best I ever had. The sides were good but the BBQ was great! read more

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Good food and nice clean restaurant Service was quick and friendly. Definitely would eat there again I highly recommend this place Burnt Ends were delicious Corn Casserole was amazing read more

Very good barbecue, and the burnt ends are amazing! I highly recommend them as a choice of barbecue places in Fort Wayne. There are better, though not priced as well, and not as Quick of service. read more

Hard to find ribs any better anywhere in the country. Their sides are delicious, especially the spoon cornbread and the baked beans. They team with Mad Anthony Brewery, so they have good beer,too. If you want a better ambiance, go to their Illinois Rd location. If you want better food, stick with the original Fairfield location. read more

Stop by for the first time today I was in town for some business and had the two meat combo with the pulled pork and the brisket along with the coleslaw and spicy mac & cheese. it was great! And the service was good in a clean restaurant at a good price read more

Just skip this place. We were there on a Sunday and I got a rib tip dinner? Basket? Not sure. Anyway, the tips were dry and greasy at the same time. I also got some sort of potato casserole that had cornflakes on the top. It too, was oily. The sauces that were on the table were good. But all of the grease sat pretty heavy in my stomach and I didn't eat for the rest of the day. read more

AMAZING food. Service was kinda slow but overall was delicious. I would highly recommend this place to others.

Over priced and the atmosphere is blah. The food is good but very expensive for what you're getting. Won't be back.

Pretty great BBQ joint in Fort Wayne--who knew!!! Our party of five sampled a little bit of just about everything and we were absolutely not disappointed. Unfortunately, they were out of burnt ends on our visit (which is reason enough for me to go back someday), but the brisket, chicken, pulled pork and ribs were all smokey good. However, my favorite part of the meal was the "corn bread", which is really more like a corn casserole, but completely delicious. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, family meal feel--all great things at Shigs in Pit! read more

Shigs In Pit - With a name like that, how could you NOT want to try this place??? - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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First of all, the name is hilarious! A couple friends and I were staying down the road in an Airbnb and saw this place on the way in. BBQ always sounds good so we were like sure! We ordered to go, which was easy to do on the online platform, and it was ready on time and the staff was very pleasant. I got the pulled pork dinner with green Chile macaroni and potato casserole. It was all very, very yummy!! It also came with a piece of bread. I recommend a mix of their spicy bbq sauce and sweet. Will come back if in the area. read more

Shigs In Pit - Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I hope and Pray that an Owner and or a Manager will see this review. I stopped in at Shigs n Pit on Fairfield on Saturday November 11th and I had a simply amazing & wonderful experience !! THANK YOU. Yes, the food was outstanding However the service I received from the Gentleman that waited on me was EVEN MORE WONDERFUL AND APPRECIATED !! The young man's Name was Isaiah Robertson and this young man went above and beyond to treat ME with the utmost respect and Kindness !! I WILL return to Shigs N Pit due to the service I received !! 5-stars !!!! Respectfully, Michael ( a retired Air Force Veteran ) read more

I guess I'm just not big on BBQ places... I hoping for something exceptional and they all see about the same. I really enjoyed the flavors but, I'm looking for juicy... just wasn't what I had expected from all the positive stuff I have heard. read more

We planned to have a graduation party for my grand daughter. We wanted good food so my daughter ordered food for fifty from pigs and Shigs. The most disappointing thing I can ever remember is that they did not deliver any of the food ordered. My daughter called the day before the party and was reassured that the order would be delivered but none came. I think this happened because they were expected to pay a commission to the park dept as it was held at one of their pavilions. So because they were not going to make enough money they just stood us up. Worse yet we are all good cooks and could have easily done our own cooking but because it was a requirement of the Parks Department we ordered From Pigs and Shigs. If you are having a party don't make the same mistake we did order from a reliable restaurant group. Can you imagine having a party with no food? Disastrous! read more

Great food that was prepared fast. Prices are fair, staff is friendly and environment is clean. read more

Shigs In Pit - Great food that was prepared fast. Prices are fair, staff is friendly and environment is clean. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Workers here are really friendly and great! We stopped before our trip home and I had a two meat dinner with brisket, sausage and two sides of Mac and garlic bread. Loved it all, finished pretty much everything except for a bite of mac. A lot of times mac and cheese I get at bbq places is kind of dry, but this was delicious and creamy. Garlic bread was golden perfection. Hell, everything was good. Thanks for a great experience! read more

We stumbled upon this place looking for a quick bite to eat before a concert at The Clyde. Walked right in and ordered and the BBQ was fantastic. The service was quick, food was great, and time was enjoyable. read more

$21 for 10 pieces of burnt ends and two sides of cole slaw (with tip). That is insane.

We were in Fort Wayne for a quiet weekend with friends. Due to Covid-19- we opted for delivery. Everything we ordered from Shigs in Pit was delicious. Best Mac and cheese - a little spicy but loved it. Great sides. Ribs were awesome. And the brisket was solid. Everyone was happy and had very full bellies. read more

The food was amazing! I had the ribs and brisket with jalapeño Mac n cheese. It was all so good and the garlic bread was nice and soft. The people working were fast and kind. The food was hot and out in no time. If you're a BBQ sauce fan (though you won't need it here) I warn you that the "Hot" is not lying. That baby will get you going. The medium was classic and mellow. The tangy sauce was sooo good, I'd put it on damn near anything. It's maybe 15 bucks for a dinner to 1 and you'll need to sit there a rethink your decision of eating it all before you stand up.. The dining area was clean. I would absolutely come back. read more

Shigs In Pit - Ribs, brisket, green chili Mac, slaw and garlic bread. 13.99 plus tax. I am stuffed to the gills. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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On the way home from a recent business trip, my crew decided to stop by here for some award winning BBQ...so glad we did! Our original lunch plans had fallen through, so (on the fly) I searched Fort Wayne's barbecue scene and stumbled across this place. We knew we hit pay-dirt when we walked up the back parking lot and there sat a smoker cranking away. Win! The inside was decorated fairly minimally, except for the huge pile of awards and trophys on display in the middle of the dining room...another good sign. ;-) You order at the window and then they call you up to get your food. Plenty of dining tables are available as well as an outdoor patio. I ordered a mixed meat plate along with two sides and a banana pudding for dessert. Let's start with the meats...ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were firm and well smoked (had to work to get them off the bone which is my preference) and the pulled pork was moist with great flavor. As for their sauces...the "original" was thick but too sweet, "tangy" was thin but great vinegar tang, "hot" was thick with a mild kick...combining the hot and tangy was the best combo I discovered. The sides were excellent...smoky, spicy baked beans and a creamy, spicy green chile mac-n-cheese. The banana pudding was only real disappointment with my meal, as there were no real bananas in it (seems like an important oversight). All in all I really loved this place, especially since the meal (as a whole) was rock solid. Would definitely return, should I ever get the chance. read more

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Great place for a decent meal. And they dont accept tips, so I guess they actually pay employees properly.

Easily one of the best local bbq places in Fort Wayne. The food is fantastic! I had the rib dinner with a side of southern green beans, green chili mac n cheese and garlic bread. I had the spicy bbq sauce on the ribs. Delish!! The have really good prices as well ~~lunch was just shy of $10. The inside has the ambiance of country bbq complete with red and white checkered table cloths. To order, you just go up to the window, order, then take a seat and wait for your named to be called. EZ PZ. Definitely will be a place that I will visit whenever I'm in the area. read more

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HANDS DOWN: BEST BBQ I've had. Came here with a group of friends, and OH HOW HAPPY I am we came to this hole in the wall place. I loved the bbq, and especially the burnt ends! They serve it to you "Dry" and then you're supposed to add your sauces :) The bbq is juicy, flavorful, and flat out amazing.!!!!!! If I'm in the area, I'll definitely return :D read more

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Great for what they are. I ordered the bbq pork sandwich with cole slaw. Absolutely amazing! I ordered the green beans and cucumber salad. Everything was good... I felt like it was reasonably price compare to the other bbq places in the area. My only complaint is the Mac and cheese has green chili's in it. read more

Pretty sure my $20 lunch was a reheat from previous night...Hines and ends were all cold still!!

Shigs In Pit is just okay, to me. I think their potions are a little small (especially for the price) and the brisket has been pretty dry and bland the last two times I've had it. Their sauce is mediocre. The pulled pork sandwich was again, just okay. I would MUCH rather have Lucille's. I hate not being able to give a local place more than 3 stars. But it just doesn't do it for me. read more

Fort Wayne staple! All of their sauces are great but their sides dishes are my favorite. I love for that Mac and Cheese

Love this place! Craft beer options galore, excellent smoked meats with all the fixin's. The staff behind the bar are engaging to the extent you want, friendly and super helpful. We have been here twice so far and plan on going back again and again. read more

Best bbq in town for the price. The fresh cut fries are phenomenal and the beer from Mad Anthony's never disappoint. The wings with their Alabama white sauce are my favorite. read more