Delicious food at a locally owned place, with meat from local farms…read more 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.

A disappointing experience overall. As I walked in I was the only customer, approached the counter…read moreto 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.

I kept it simple and grabbed a brisket sandwich... rolling the dice by asking the employee for…read more"Dealer's Choice" on the sauce. She was awesome and hooked me up with all three, which turned out to be the perfect move. The sandwich was massive--easily a third of a pound of meat. I went for the fatty cut, and it didn't disappoint; you could see a legit smoke ring on the meat and the deep, smoky flavor stood up on its own even before adding a drop of sauce. It was a solid experience from start to finish. I'm definitely swinging back through when I need a quick, heavy fix. RATINGS & LOGISTICS: - Atmosphere: 7/10 - Food Quality: 7/10 - Service/Flow: 7/10 - Value: 7/10 - Would Return: Yes. I'll be back.

Came here for the first time on a Sunday for lunch. It is located in its own individual standalone…read morebuilding and has its own parking lot with ample parking. Once you walk in, you walk up to a counter place your order and they will call out your name on the order is ready for pick up. There is also a fully self service station for sauces as well as Takeaway boxes if you need them. The menu offers a lot of different combinations and samplers and meats from pork to chicken. The sides are also a little bit unique in the sense that the vegetable sides also have added bacon, which is great to see. I personally love to see hush puppies, which is a very antiquated and rare to find option for food. And they did not disappoint. Overall, I would say from the sampler of the ribs and the chicken were fantastic as well as the pulled pork. The brisket was OK, but did not necessarily stand out. We did try four different barbecue sauces, which were all fantastic. The hush puppies as I stated earlier were absolutely delicious and I would come back just for these. We also got the corn pudding, which was a little bit on the sweeter side, but made and baked fresh just like everything else here. And this was a great alternative to cornbread. To top it all off, the staff here was so super nice, especially the young man at the counter when you first walked in as he also offered up a sample of the corn pudding because I've never heard of corn pudding nor did I ever tried it and this was also my first visit. I would definitely come back here again, and/or visit any of their other locations closer to Indy.

We gave Troy's BBQ a try and it didn't disappoint! the owner was working the day we stopped and…read morewas very friendly. he was cutting the ribs fresh as each order was made. They make their own BBQ sauce from scratch and sell it by the jar. Troy told us they slow smoke all their meet with charcoal and hickory. the food was great. Seating is limited but with warmer temps on the horizon it will be nice to stop back in and take advantage of the patio area. Can't wait to stop back in and enjoy next time!

Uniquely good fall off the bone ribs. The owner was also super nice. Would definitely go back if…read moreI'm in the area

Ordered the nachos, came pulled pork style! Included nacho…read morechips, cheese, barbecue sauce, sour cream, lettuce And pulled pork . Husband had the chicken breast very moisture and juicy, along with green breans and potato salad . Was just passing thur on a little day trip. Definitely recommend you stop and try if in the area!

This spot is the best BBQ I've had thus far in Indiana!! The owner is a great BBQ Master. He…read moreshared conversation and offered me a large sample of pulled pork! The pulled pork was perfectly smoked, moist and seasoned. I guess you could say the same for the ribs!!!! He also makes really good sauces.... Real Bar-B-Que is hard to find but if you're looking you'll find it at Chapman's! I have to return when they serve brisket which is on Friday's....

We discovered Big Hoffa's on my last trip to Indianapolis, although in chatting with the bartender,…read morewe found out it's been there for years. I'm not sure how we missed it. The only reason I discovered it was because I had a craving for barbecue and started looking to see what was within 10 miles or so in the area. My husband and I decided to share a slab of ribs, because it came with two rolls and two sides. Perfect for seniors with smaller appetites. The ribs were really good, very meaty, as was my side, the mac & cheese. I took half of each of my portions home for another meal a couple days later. My husband had the baked beans as his side, and also enjoyed those. I tried the sweet sauce, which had a little bit of a kick but not much, and was just right. The garlic rolls were not quite as tasty as I'd hoped, more like a doughy dinner roll with some garlic and butter brushed on top. I was hoping they would have a little crunch, but that was a very minor thing in an otherwise great meal. The ambience was outstanding - we sat at the bar, it wasn't crowded, and we ended up finding out that we shared a mutual friend with one of the two bartenders who were there, which just added to the great experience.

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.

Great drinks and food, wonderful service! We have come a few times by ourselves to have a drink and…read moreplay darts and now with our kid to eat and play pool and darts with him! Here is an updated menu

Food was good and the staff did an outstanding job taking care of 80+ people…read more Everyone was pleased and are excited to come back and enjoy their new menu.

Good food (ala carte) nice staff. With some Star Wars memorabilia & bathrooms are also nice &…read moreclean. We got the sliders (pork & chicken) & the raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce was good with a nice lil kick.

The place was nice and neat, sever could be a little better. I've had a lot of ribs in my days,…read morethey should cook some ribs with bbq sauce on them, dipping my ribs in a cup or pouring them on the rib doesn't get it for me. This is the Hartford City one I tried. I will give it another try

Visited Backwards BBQ for the first time. It is on Indiana 32 off interstate 65. The atmosphere is…read morethat of a casual dark barbecue joint. We ordered the three meat platter. We got pulled pork, sausage, and brisket. It came with two sides. We got the green beans and pasta salad. It was $28.75. Your meal comes with free cheddar garlic biscuits with a side of apple butter. The pulled pork with some of the best we have ever had. The brisket was good as well, flavored nicely. We received three large pieces, however, there was quite a bit of fat on the pieces. We received two sausage links. The sausage was slightly spicy, which we like. However, of the three meats it was our least favorite. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended the green beans. Her description of them was right on target and they were very good. Service was very fast and our bill was accurate. They are first come, first serve, and do not accept reservations. We would return again.

Amazing!!! Staff was attentive and pleasant!! When we sat down we were immediately greeted with…read morewarm jalapeño biscuits with apple butter. Started with the delicious pulled pork nachos!!! You could taste the smoke on the meat and it was delicious. Only suggestion is add tomatoes. Next the 2 meat with 2 sides. The brisket was phenomenal, the seasoned fries were on point especially dipped in ranch, the Mac & cheese was piping hot and all the food was amazing!!! Full bar, plenty of seating definitely worth the drive!!

Continues to provide stellar food and service Love the brisket and the pork belly and of course…read morethe jalapeño cornbread

Absolutely the best Burt ends exceptional experience. Working my way through the whole menu :)read more

This may be the best BBQ I've had in Indiana, and some of the best I've had EVER. Tiny little…read moreunassuming place set up in a former liquor store. You can smell the smoke before you see it. Inside, a "Ferris wheel of meat" keeps spinning. The owner uses family recipes for all the sides. Loosen your belt a few notches and dig in. I was with a group and got to sample a number of items. The brisket and pulled pork were great, but the fall-off-the-bone-tender spare ribs are what I'm still dreaming about a week later. Mac and cheese is served with Goldfish crackers sprinkled on top, making it an automatic kid fave. The housemade habanero bourbon sauce takes it over the top - sweet and just spicy enough. Order the banana pudding for dessert and thank me later.

Even before you walk inside of this little hole in the wall, you can smell the intense aroma of the…read morehickory. I wish I could send smells through Yelp. The dining room is not fancy inside. Only five tables, which were filled with bbq lovers. Fortunately, a table opened up while we were waiting. The clerk was salt-of-the-earth friendly and hustled to keep tables clean. Pulled pork plate with baked cabbage and honey coleslaw. The baked cabbage and coleslaw were delicious. The sides are made fresh in-house. The portion of pork is huge. They put 1/2 pound of pork on each plate. I took more than half home for later. The plate comes with 2 pieces of Texas toast if you want to make a sandwich. Four types of house made sauce are on each table. Habanero bourbon sauce is spicy, sweet and was my favorite of their four sauces. I normally love Carolina sauce, but their Carolina sauce tasted overly mustard to me. Parking is tight, especially on Fridays at lunch. There is a bench to eat outside if you have your dog or just want to be outside.