Interesting place. Definitely worth our stop passing through here. It's a barbecue smokehouse in…read moresomeone's actual house! They do a bustling business. The food is actually very good. They put together some really well crafted sandwiches that we felt to have been a reflection of the care of putting together each recipe. The fries were really good, nice, crispy, seasoned well and HOT! The Cole Slaw was excellent on the sandwiches, but as a stand alone side, not so great, just average. It's more than just casual. When we were there, and I assume this to be the usual, there were no non-disposable utensils or plates. The place is cramped, and only one table (2 two-seaters pushed together. Everything else were booths, and on the small side to accommodate the limited space no doubt. The kitchen is right at the tables, and the entire place is a bit (actually a lot) crowded. They do a bustling take out business though. That was evident. So I think that would be reflective of how good the food is. The reviewer who gave it one dollar sign to reflect price, failed us. Three of us, three sandwiches, two fries and one cole slaw, with three small fountain drinks, yet it was over $60. I cannot give my usual highly descriptive, wifey assisted review, but she's with me writing this. We've already left and I got no pictures! Just one of those days where you're in a rush.

Carol Lou's prove the best BBQ is found in hole in the wall joints such as this old house that is…read morecluttered and falling apart. But man oh man, the BBQ is worth a visit! My wife and I split half rack of ribs, 1/3 poind of brisket and pork, jalepeno cornbread, peach Bourbon baked beans, and brisket mac and cheese. This is going to sound silly especially on how good the brisket and pork were - but I enjoyed the beans more than anything else. These beans were sweet and spicy with peaches, Bourbon, and red pepper in them for a truly amazing experience. The brisket and pulled pork were elite as both were tender and juicy. The ribs started off great and fell off the bone but the end was a little too tough. Jalapeño cornbread was sticky, sweet, and had the kick you would expect. Brisket mac was cheese but the brisket seemed out of place to me. There are 6 sauces: Carolina Red (mild), Georgia Mustard, Perfect 9 BBQ (vinegar tomato base), Triple S (medium), Sweet Chili, and Hot Carolina Red. All sauces were fantastic! Based on my review, Carol Lou's serves up a 5-star experience but 2 things holds them back. 1. They charge you for sauce. They charge $1 for an extra 2 oz container of sauce. You only get one choice of sauce with your sandwiches or meat and you don't get any on the side if you choose for them to dump it on the meat. Carol Lou's sauces are not made of gold and it is ridiculous to charge for extra sauce. 2. Sweet tea was rurnt and that is a Southern Word for bad and awful. It tasted old and it had gone bad. Other than those 2 things, the food is excellent but if you are a sauce-aholic and sweet tea lover like me, be prepared.

We were driving through Arthur after a basketball game and stopped to grab something to eat on our…read moreway home. I had the brisket burger with the onions rings on it (can't remember what it was called). Delicious and so much food. Husband had a pick 3 platter and kept saying how good it was. We're an hour an half away from Arthur and it's a bummer we aren't there more often bc we would definitely stop in frequently! Staff was also so nice and helpful especially when we stopped in 30 min prior to closing.

Very good, quick and friendly with great options. Easy access too. The BBQ was great.read more

The P-47 Burger with tater tots hit the spot! Great atmosphere, attentive staff, and fast service!…read moreWould definitely recommend this place!!

Love the nachos from their menu, we regularly order a turkey at Thanksgiving as well that is so…read moregood.

Traveled over 30 miles on a Saturday to patronize a small independents business for lunch. Big…read moredisappointment, it was 12:30 in the afternoon and the place was closed. On line hours said it should've been open. Dont waste a trip for this place.

Excellent BBQ and beverages. The service was great. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The…read morebuilding has an old salon feel. We were there on as Saturday during lunch.

Food is excellent. We've never had a bad meal from there. Ribs are tender and fell off the bone…read moregood.

Was really craving BBQ and found this spot through YELP. It's a holiday and they weren't busy. I…read moreordered ribs, potato salad, and baked beans. DH ordered pulled pork sandwich and baked beans. Everything was delicious and the food came out quickly. The pulled pork sandwich was huge. I don't use much sauce because, if the meat is cooked correctly, it's really not needed -- this was cooked perfectly! We've passed this little spot many times. So glad we gave it a try today.

I was in search of BBQ in Decatur. My first stop turned out to be run down and permanently closed…read more My 2nd choice was closed for running out of food. Hickory House turned out to be my 3rd and it was a shame it wasn't my first. The brisket and pulled pork were both phenomenal as they were both tender and flavorful. There are 4 sauces - mild, hot, honey, and Chipotle mustard. I didn't like the Chipotle mustard as it was pretty hot but the other 3 sauces were rich and bold. I picked potato salad and ranch beans for my sides. Both were delicious! The potato salad was in a creamy mustard base. The ranch beans were in some kind of savory mild tomato conglomeration with a little heat. Cornbread came with the plate and it was sweet and crumbly. The building isn't much to look at as it is in an old Wendy's but the inside has been updated. If you want Texas Style BBQ in Decatur, Hickory House should be on your list.

I have had several combinations of pick up and they have been excellent, the meats are all great,…read moresome of the sides are not the best, but I can mix and choose as I want, so for me its excellent. Plus I get a number of brown bag lunches for me

I get take out frequently here. The ribs were perfectly smoked and falling off the bone. Ate way to…read moremuch while watching college football championship Saturday. Had left overs and made smoked ribs tacos the next day. Co-workers were jealous.

Stopping through Decatur from Indianapolis and was in the mood for some BQQ. This beats half the…read morebqq spots in my city! Definitely worth a try.

Annie's is located in one of the "sketchier" parts of Bloomington but the food is anything but…read moresketchy. I was skeptical about it at first, but after trying it, it's become part of my restaurant rotation. First, you have to get yourself an appetizer. The BBQ Nachos are an absolute flavor bomb. The portion size here is so big you could honestly order it as a meal for one person. Eat them quickly or they will get soggy. Next, you have to get yourself an entree. The meat here never misses. I've had the pulled pork, chicken, and brisket sandwiches. The meat is ACTUALLY properly seasoned (imagine that), and is always beautifully tender. The barbeque sauces are a fitting compliment to any meat. I am partial to the Kickin' Tangy. 9.5/10

Well, this was a hidden gem in Bloomington, IL, off the beaten path. Great food and customer…read moreservice, and you need to get over here and experience this wonderful establishment . I had the smoked bologna sandwich with 3 different sauces. The smoked wings with fries / sweet chili sauce tipped it off with the pineapple upside down cake. Make sure to give the a try, you won't be disappointed.

Do not go here for brisket, they serve it dehydrated. Worst brisket I've had. Coleslaw bumped my…read morerating up to a 2.

We went here because it was on the 2023 fork in the road card. We have enjoyed going and exploring…read moredifferent restaurants around the Wabash Valley. This one was just okay. Food was pretty good but not anything super special. The pulled pork was pretty dry. I wish it had more of the juices on it to sink into the buns. The mac and cheese was good. Pretty comparable to stoffers Mac and cheese which I like. The jalepeno poppers were good. I just thought the jalepenos were so think that it was hard to take a clean bite out of it. The Hillybilly Deluxe was our favorite. It was a special that night. It was mash potatoes, Mac and cheese and pulled pork stacked on top of eachother. If you are nearby, I think it would be somewhere good to eat but don't think it's worth the drive from Terre Haute. Overall service was good and nice. There was one girl working there who wasn't the nicest at one time. It is a pretty small place with a hometown feel.

Blues and BBQ on a sunny spring afternoon. Not sure more I could have asked for. First visit. My…read morefriend ordered a rack of ribs and was completely satisfied. He had Mac-n-cheese as his side and said they were high level. I ordered the Giganta sandwich that included smoked turkey, pulled port and brisket, covered in queso and grilled onions. WOW! May be new favorite sandwich ... ever! It's a fork and knife meal and extremely filling. The baked beans were good, but I was a little disappointed in the amount of brisket that should have been in there. This place rocks! Service was friendly, but it appeared only one person serving the entire place, but it's not large. Loved the blues music in the background. Illini and Bears memorabilia on the walls.

Good q Went for lunch today had pulled pork with fries it…read morewas good , my friend wanted ribs but they were out of them she picked something else it was good also. Place is clean service was also good, we will go back to try some of the other bbq that they have. P