I wrote a review a couple months ago. I stated how awful the service was and especially for the price. It was a really bad experience seeing that it was my first time there I was not giving it a second chance. Whole hog Cafe corporation contacted me in an email stating they wanted to make it right into email another email address to State who I was. After I had emailed that email, I have not heard back from them since. It's an awful company. They never made it right read more

Service was great and interior very inviting. Ordered Hog Combo with brisket, sausage, ribs, mac n cheese and collard greens. Overall, the food needs more flavor. Ribs were dry and hard a jerky. Brisket was a little dry and lack flavor. I needed to drown the meat with the bbq sauce to be tasty. The sausage tasted good but it had a grainy texture and a little dry. Mac n cheese was ok and again needs more taste. The greens was good.. read more

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Absolutely NASTY! Ribs were dried out beyond belief and seemed packaged. Pulled pork dry beyond belief. Can't believe how far this place has fallen. It used to be our go to bbq. Not if ownership has changed or what happened but very sad! 6 people split 2 pounds of pork and a rack of we had a 1/2 rack and 1 1/2 of pork left; truly not edible. Really bad!! Guy that took my order on the phone could not have been nicer. Great kid. The Dip S. that was working the counter when I arrived didn't give a crap if I was dead or dying! Throw my 1 bag ,that started tearing apart before I got to the car, full of $150 worth of food at me and never said a word! Again we have always enjoyed this place but I will not do it again! read more

Had delivery through DD, so don't have a dining, ambiance review. If you like your BBQ spicy (which I do NOT) this if for you! I ordered a brisket sandwich, with no sauce, ran it through water TWICE, and still couldn't eat it. So disappointing, because I haven't had brisket in many years, and was starving. read more

Pretty bummed. I walked in hungry and left still hungry $23 broker. My goal was just to get a solid sampler as a lunch. A few burnt ends, a few ribs, and some pulled pork. All of that would have been like $35 apparently so I settled for not having the pulled pork- and got a rib plate. 4 ribs some fries and a drink. I know everyone probably complains about the price of food but there's no way 4 of these ribs some fries and a drink should cost $23. I thought for that I would have gotten burnt ends with 4 ribs... nope! I got up to the counter excited just to be disappointed with the fries and the smallest roll I've ever seen in my life.. for the money I don't think it's worth coming here again. TJ's across the street would have been a better lunch for less. read more

My first impression was negative with the unprofessional appearance of the individual behind the counter taking orders. When ask to take my order I was immediately drawn to a nose ring that was horseshoe shaped coming all the way down to her top lip. Stuff like that is a major turnoff in a restaurant environment. Why a business owner would want that kind of representation is beyond me. As for the food it was midrange BarBQ with an above average price. Table and items on the table were sticky from lack of cleaning. read more

My aunt raves about this place. However, to be honest, it was fine, but nothing amazing. The one thing I did really like is the choice of six different bbq sauces representing many different regions. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was fine but a little dry. However, buried under a ton of bbq sauce, who cares. The beans were good with pork in them. The potato salad was fine with big bites of potato. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Front counter - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

pretty good food. i thought the meats could've been less fatty. the sides were delicious. quick and easy too read more

Whole Hog Cafe - smoked chicken leg, smoked turkey, baked beans, mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

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I seem to remember a number of years ago(at the Fort Smith location) that the food was pretty amazing. However, the Fayetteville one - I don't know how they got such high ratings. There are posts about Hugh Jackman saying this location was the best bbq. What I got for $47 was the puniest little rack of ribs. No meat on them whatsover. Just tiny little stringy sprigs that I had wrestle off the bones. I will say that the bbq sauce and potato salad were very good! However, I literally got less than one ounce of meat. The potato salad and bbq sauce was just a side. The only way the ribs were edible was with a ton of bbq sauce on them. read more

really delish bbq in an unexpected mall. We definitely will be getting food from here again! The meat platter was yum, as were the pulled chicken sandwiches. read more

Fantastic BBQ in true Arkansas fashion! Great for groups, lunch, parties and so much more!! Tonight we actually came for the side to add to our dinner! The guys are smoking meats, family coming in town and us ladies just had too much to do to add the sides so Whole Hog to the rescue! We have also used them to cater meetings and family dinner nights. Great meat, tons of options to fit every family and the flavor is amazing! So thankful to have this spot right here in Fayetteville! read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Waiting on my to-go order... - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

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This bbq joint in my opinion is just ok. The pulled pork sandwich is just ok. The bbq sauces are the best thing. The Mac n cheese was just ok. The service was good and it was clean inside. read more

Normally I get the baked potato, I shouldn't have strayed from my normal. The meat is always delicious, but the amount on my "loaded" fries was....abysmal. Really disappointed with the amount they placed for the cost of the add on. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Brisket fries - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

I saw the menu and was very excited until I got my plate, I waited to taste my food before I decided to write a WARNING review and caution people not to waste their money on this food, service and food were both below tolerable. I guess an empty restaurant at noon Should've been my first indicator. What a WASTE!!!! i'm not sure what award they won? Maybe the driest severed at room temperature ever award? I would not anticipate to come somewhere and be as disappointed. I mean come on Microwave BBQ I had to question the portion that I was given initially? And then I watched her put it in the microwave to warm it up rather than serve fresh food I spent $50 for two people to enjoy great BBQ lunch and disappointment is a huge understatement. Don't waste your time coming somewhere where quality is dead last on the list of service they provide customers. read more

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Love Whole Hog!! Great Food, Great Service. Will recommend Whole Hog to all my friends.

Consistently good BBQ at a fair price. Love their pulled pork and the variety of sauces. They also have a lot of good sides to choose from. I've been a customer for years. read more

Amazing food, calm atmosphere, quick service!Def get your bang for your buck. It'll fill you up so fast! read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

The food was excellent even though my wife's chicken was slightly cold. The sauces tasted good and a diner can mix them to soot their pallet. The pulled pork was perfect. The fries were crispy. I will return to the restaurant again. read more

Dry, tasteless, over-cooked, with no smoke flavor. Tiny portion of sausage, total ripoff. The Mac and cheese was the highlight, the bbq sucked. The meat was way overpriced and poorly prepared. Sad. read more

Thanks to Covid-19, couldn't do the dine-in, so had to order for take out. I went with Whole Hog Platter - which comes with 4 bone rib, brisket, pulled pork with 3 sides and a roll. Picked up the order, got back into the car and started to eat. I was not a fan of the their coleslaw, the potato salad was ok, but their baked beans was awesome! I loved the hint of the spicy with each bite. Rib - tender and juicy - as it just came off the smoker. The bone just came out with no work required. Brisket - cut thin, it was good, not as juicy as I expected, but better then most places. Pulled Pork - moist and good, however there were some pieces that had dried out portions. Ended making a sandwich with the roll, coleslaw and pulled pork. Overall, good experience. Hope to experience dine-in next time I swing by. read more

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It's time to take the trophies down and get back to basics. The pork was dry, the chicken was over cooked, the cheese on the nachos was from a bag... they gave us hidden valley ranch from a packet. It's time to get back to the basics of food barbecue. This was a terrible experience today. read more

Will not return to the Fayetteville location for several reason. I have dined at the one in Bentonville and it was much better. 1. They were out of multiple items including beef, chicken and ribs. Numerous side items. 2. Did not get our order right. Ordered two sandwiches got one. Then gave us too many. 3. Coleslaw was old and a small portion for the price. 4. BBQ pork was barely warm. 5. No one bussing tables. Probably 10 tables needed to be cleaned. Reducing the number of available tables almost in half. read more

I ate here back in November and it was great, this time rude service, and old tasteless brisket along with pre sliced roast beef masked as brisket. The turkey was good but definitely came from a deli. Last time I'll ever go back. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Brisket, fake brisket, deli turkey. - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Called in ahead of time and ordered two pulled pork plates. When I got there (15-20 min after opening), I could tell they were busy. There were a few people dining in and several picking up orders. Even though the staff seemed very busy, everyone was super polite and smiled the entire time. They have so many trophies lined along the walls. Those trophies were definitely earned! Food was awesome. I love the potato salad, can't find similar potato's anywhere else. Worth a stop if your in the area and craving BBQ. They also have a location in Bentonville, AR. read more

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Good well made BBQ with very good sides. The ribs are cooked just right. The meat comes away from the bone easily but doesn't fall off the bone. The pulled meats have great flavor, moist and tender. Prices are reasonable and they are dealing well with Covid restrictions, with lots of spacing between tables and staff wearing masks. The reason I am not giving them 5 stars (and this goes back to well before Covid and near empty restaurants), is the place lacks atmosphere. Even when there are several tables sat, the place just feels empty. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Whole Hawg Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Excellent food and great delivery service through DoorDash With family friendly menu.

I thought the food was very good and super fast service. the ribs were excellent and the atmosphere was great.

The food was nothing special and the employees seem to not want to be there. It's probably why no one and taken care of the bathrooms

BBQ was good. The cheesy corn was amazing. If you like hot, get the volcano sauce. It's actually hot and full of flavor. Reason for 4 stars, the pulled pork was just full of fat. The few parts that weren't had amazing flavor. read more

Excellent baby back ribs & pulled pork. They are my go to for those and their BBQ nachos are also very good.

Ordered takeout: half rack of ribs, and a brisket plate. The nice lady on the phone said wait 10-15 minutes, then come in. I did a courtesy wait of 20 minutes, walked in the store and inquired about my order, they said great it'll be done in a few minutes. Fantastic, took a seat waited 40 minutes- watching several people show up after myself, and receiving their orders within timely manner. I was in a great mood and joked with the cashiers standing in the window, leaning against the counters back there lol. When another of the cashiers saw me, she asked if I had been helped yet.. I had to walk out before I said something I would regret later. Three Females standing around: two white and one African American. They should be ashamed of themselves for making me wait an hour on a Friday night for two items.. glad I didn't pay before read more

We ate here for years then moved out of Fayetteville. Recently we went back and had the pulled pork which was great. Tonight we had the chopped brisket which was very salty. It was as if someone had liberally dusted our sandwiches with the salt shaker. It was not good. read more

I enjoyed my meal at Whole Hog Café. I got a half rack of ribs and they were very good. The low sugar barbecue sauce was tasty with them. The food came out quickly. The restaurant was not too busy and I was able to have a quiet meal with my friend who also got ribs and said they were good. I was hoping the beans would have big pieces of meat in them but they didn't. And the portion cup of beans was quite small. The side salad with blue cheese dressing was good with big chunks of blue cheese. The roll was garbage. I felt like it was a little expensive for a place that doesn't even have waiters. The half rack with two small sides cost me $18. I would give it a 3.5 stars if they had a .5 rating. read more

Wow! Great food. Stoped for lunch. Had brisket, sausage, and ribs and all delicious. The sides tasted out of this world. Good service. Had to get a to go box portions where healthy. Will return, easy off highway. read more

The people at whole hog are super nice. They already know what I want whenever I go in there and by the time I were getting my drinks and sit down that's how quick they can get my food ready and they're super quick. It is not expensive at all and wonderful place, a wonderful place I would highly recommend going there to hog Café in Fayetteville Arkansas read more

Great burnt ends! Always good sides. It's under new management. I've been here before and it just didn't thrill my discriminating bbq palate. It's much better, now! read more

I've eaten here twice and both times the food was delicious. These guys seem to really know their BBQ and have won some impressive awards for their cooking! I had the pulled pork sandwich plate which came topped with coleslaw and accompanied by two additional sides. I chose baked beans and the potato salad. The beans had a nice taste and the potato salad was sour-cream-based which was different but quite tasty. My BF had the special - the pulled rib sandwich - and said it was tender and flavorful, but he thought they were stingy on the single-scoop portion of baked beans (he's from Texas). My aunt said she really likes the chicken, but this time she ordered the nachos and wasn't too impressed. My uncle really likes their ribs. They offer six different BBQ sauces which can be found at each table so you can try them all. It was a difficult decision, but I think I like number three the best. I'll just have to go back and try them all again :). I was a bit disappointed in the decor - a generic, concrete-floored, formica-tabled affair with only one dead animal on the wall. (Half a hog? Really, wouldn't a WHOLE hog be more appropriate?) I enjoyed the ambient lighting but some wood and maybe a stuffed opossum or armadillo would be a nice touch (guess I've been in Texas too long). Oh well, it's still a great place to eat and I look forward to a return visit!!! read more

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This food was disgusting I got sick I got the brisket and Mac and cheese it was old and cold. I highly recommend anyone not to go

ordered a full rack of ribs, all they have are baby back ribs. they were so tough no amount of sauce made them better. i should have got a bag of old trapper, it would have been more edible. $30 for a trash can full of bones read more

Whole Hog Cafe is a gem that is overlooked in NWA. They are located in the Fiesta Square. When you first walk in you will notice that Whole Hog has a large display of the trophies they have won over the years for their BBQ. The atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming. The employees are very friendly and welcoming. I believe Whole Hog has one of the best ribs in NWA. On the weekends they have smoked chicken wings and they are AMAZING!!!!! If you are looking for a nice little spot for BBQ and don't want to fight the crowds of other establishments in this area then you should give Whole Hog a try. read more