Yup. We've been twice while in Indy for soccer. Legit BBQ. We will return. It's super busy but we've managed to find seats no problem both visits. read more

Came here by accident and the food was so good I forgot to take a picture! This is top notch barbecue with perfect portions and prices. I am not a fan of BBQ sauce, and was sad when my pick up order came with some on top (even though the menu didn't share that) but it was so good it didn't matter! And I'm PICKY! Everything is so fresh and unique. I'd recommend the brisket and chicken as well as fries and Mac and cheese. Great to support such a local business! read more

Pulled pork & ribs were excellent! Really liked the hoffinator. Kids likes the fries & Mac & cheese. Line was out the door when we got there, but by the time got our food there were only a few people in line, so I guess we just got there at the wrong time. Bright and open dining area. I just wish there were more windows and we could see the kitchen. They have curtains up between the kitchen and where you pick up the food. We got the peach cobbler to go. The ice cream was delicious but the cobbler had a strong clove flavor. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Hoffanator - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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Food was cold. Frys cold. Sausage meal, sausage was overcoooked and burnt. Pulled pork was so so. UPDATED BELOW....... Wow. As a business owner Im shocked at your response. I would be embarrassed if my food wasn't to my customers satisfaction. I travel and visit 12-14 restaurants per week. I only post what is the truth on my experiences with restaurants. And the truth with your location was SPOT ON with the food purchase I made. If I conservatively said I visited 10 restaurants a week I would visit approx 2,400 restaurants over the past 5-years. That's about 1.6% of 2,400 restaurants that I've left a bad review. FYI. My order was a take out order driven less than 1.5 miles to my straight to my destination. It was immediately opened. In that time the sausage could have not burnt itself. In that time the food wouldn't have gotten cold. I shouldn't have to return to a restaurant when I purchased a hot edible meal. You said cooking at home and saving money. How disrespectful can you be. You cant take a straight to the point response on your business. No apologies for if this hurt your rating on yelp. Have some empathy for your customers opinion on your food. Please do share with your staff. And hopefully your next customer will see how you've disrespected my experience at your restaurant and that their opinion doesn't matter either if there is an issue. IF ANY CUSTOMERS READ THIS KNOW YOU DO NOT MATTER TO THIS BUSINESS OWNER. read more

Decided to try this place finally! It wasn't perfect and was a bit expensive but the food was overall worth the trip. Definitely a good stop for a BBQ fix if you are on the north side. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Is there anything better than a nice sunny day? How about a nice sunny day and some BBQ (but not just any BBQ - arguably the best BBQ in the state). Since moving back to Indianapolis 6 years ago this has been my one consistent "go to" that has never let me down. The place is unassuming from the outside but trust me you will want to venture in and check it out. I'm normally a beer brisket guy but this time I had to go with the pulled pork sandwich and two side. The meet is tender, the sauces is full of flavor and the coleslaw on top adds a little refreshment to each bite. If I'm going to have BBQ I have to have baked beans and these are as good as it gets. If there is a better BBQ place in Indiana, I have yet to find it. If you are looking for some incredible BBQ and a little adventure, you are going to want to head north and check out Big Hoffa's. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Pulled Pork 1/2 Pound Sandwich and 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Want real, central Tejan BBQ? Go to a vastly superior place - Half Litre in Broad Ripple. Big Hoffa's is a great example of faux-B-Q. Great reviews, subpar brisket. As a former denizen of Corpus, this is not really BBQ. The brisket comes slathered in sauce, which in itself is disgusting and a crime. Without it, it's passable. You won't get a good, wet cut here upon request. Smoke not there. Fat not rendered. Doesn't deserve the reputation it has. Doubly so for not enforcing Covid mask restrictions in line the last time I was there. I feel bad for the folks who work here. read more

Excellent food, always! Can't go wrong at Hoffas! Love all the pirate themed decor too!

I have heard and read so many good things about this place. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese, and beans. It came with 2 sides, this was the first time I came here which was over the summer for lunch. I went back again by the choice of some friends wanting to go. Our drive from our house to Big Hoffas is 45-55 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Conning from Westside in Plainfield. This time I went for dinner, and ordered the beef brisket plate. I was going to get rib tips as an extra dish, but they ran out at 6PM. The plate came with the brisket, 2 sides, and a roll. I saw just about everyone in front of us walking away with the wrapped cornbread that is by the register in a wooden basket. After I ordered the meal got my drinks I assumed, which I shouldn't have that the cornbread was the roll that came with the meal. So after grabbing the 2 cornbread, filling my drinks. I had a guy behind the counter which I believe was one of the lead staff, because it wasn't the guy who had taken my money. The guy said, if you want those muffins your can't just take them you need to pay for them. I apologized and said, this is my 2nd time here, and I never been here for dinner. I assumed the roll was the cornbread that went with the plate meal. I handed him back the cornbread, completely embarrassed because it could have been done without the whole restaurant that was standing there waiting for their food, or waiting to order their food being in line, hear him say that to me. The more I thought about it I was like I want the cornbread. I asked how much was the cornbread and for 2 pieces it was $5.00 something, I believe because I remember giving him $6.00. The cornbread was really fresh and good as mentioned in the reviews. The brisket was not fatty and the taste is good that you really don't need bque sauce. If you do have the bque sauce mix the spicy and regular together it's a really nice blend. My sides were mac and cheese, beans, and four some crazy reason I wanted jasmine rice. All was very good. The beans have a little kick of spice to them. Here is the real issue besides the cornbread. We were in the back room area. Mind you the place is very small, and I heared they are expanding. We were a party of 7 people, which luckily for us we were able to all sit together. As you are standing in line to order your food, you better keep an eye out for a table to come available, because your name to get your food is called very quickly. Like within about 8 minutes from when you paid for your food. The other people we were with ordered the family meal, and drinks for 2 adults and child which came close to about $68.00. They were against the wall which was gassed to get up and down from the table. There was a lady who worked there getting the trays, and wiping a table. Our friends asked if she could kindly help out, and bring a few containers to take the rest of the meal home. She said, if you need containers you can go to the counter and get them. Now I don't know if that's their policy to say that, but I was a bit surprised that was the answer given to us. Very disappointing. I would go back, but definitely not by making the drive. There is too many other bque places in Indy that have better attitudes. I am up this way twice a week for physical therapy, and this will not be my go to place to pick up dinner on the way home for bque. read more

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We carry out from Big Hoffa's once a week! They were out of my go-to dish "The Amendment" so I created a new dish called "The Compromise"....Teriyaki chicken bowl with giardiniera and habanero slaw. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Teriyaki Bowl The Amendment - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

It was great to get back to Big Hoffa's after a break. Dad and my husband and I went. What to get? Brisket is amazing, tender and hard to top. The Hoffinator is everything in a bowl (fries, mac n cheese, meat...), so that's what I went with. Dad got just the brisket sandwich and polished that off (he usually takes food back home). So good! My husband got a combo and then went back for a 1/2 slab of ribs, just in case we missed something. Oh wow! Which is better? You decide...we couldn't. The space small and cozy. Tables are tight and dining is casual. Expect to meet new friends. The are expanding into the antique mall. This new phase to the business will be interesting. Food truck to store front to a whole, big space. read more

There's low-key comfort in the tavern-style wooden tables, flickering antique-style lights, juxtaposed against vibrant paper lanterns and Caribbean-hued murals detailed with ocean waves, skeletons, and pirate ships. Big Hoffa's is locally-owned and operated and draws long crowds for both lunch and dinner. Enjoy hefty portions of imaginative and classic creations such as the Buccaneer, the restaurant's flagship sandwich comes with over a half pound of pork topped with cole slaw, French fries & ranch dressing on a garlic butter bun. The Davey Jones is a creamy mac and cheese topped with pulled chicken and ranch dressing and the Barbecue Sundae--brown sugar baked beans topped with choice of meat and barbecue sauce. The top-selling "Hoffinator" consists of loaded fries topped with 29 different ingredients. There are also family-sized meals on offer, and a "Little Hoffa" menu for youngsters that includes mini sandwiches, mac and cheese, ribs and applesauce. The smoked pork ribs fall right off the bone, after being smoked for over 12 hours. And many of the beef and pork varieties are slow cooked 25-30 hours.Also, all the sauces are made in house. Big Hoffa's Freezery commissions Glover's Ice Cream in Frankfort to private label ice cream for vintage shakes, hand-dipped cones and cups, and floats. But the real star of the menu includes their eight towering Insane Shakes. These sharable 20 oz. cups of ice cream include toppings like cotton candy, Ding-Dongs, Twinkies and sprinkles. Tears of a Mermaid comes with a base of kryptonite ice cream, topped with cotton candy and rainbow lollipops. Some of those extreme shakes measure up to two feet tall! read more

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I love me some big Hoffas! Not only is their food absolutely delicious but every time I go the customer service is amazing! Prices are very fair. I wish they had more locations but it's always worth the drive. If you're looking for a sweet treat I would recommend the key lime pie :) read more

Big Hoffa’s - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Big Hoffas was recently named best bbq in Indiana, so we stopped in again since it has been more than a while.During my last visit theu only offered brisket shredded, so we tried it and declined and went with rib tips and pulled pork. Well, brisket is now offered sliced and by the qtr and half pound. So we gave that a try along with the El Segundo. I have to say that I was sadly disappointed. The flavor was ok, but the brisket was dry and firm like it 1. hadn't been cooked properly, and 2. was pre sliced long before I ordered it. The El Segundo was missing sauce as well as one of the components listed on the menu. Overall, it felt like Biggie might be getting too busy for their own good. The food felt and tasted rushed. We might try it again in the future. read more

A huuuge pirate barbeque joint. The aesthetic really is a free for all. Lots of accolades on the interview walls and the exterior is covered by a skeleton ship pirate mural. It's fast-casual style so you order at the counter and then your pick up your food when your number is called. It took what felt like 100 years to order. The line itself was not that long, I think about 6-8 people ahead of us but it took a solid 30 minutes before we got to the window which was pretty frustrating since you would think taking the order would be the quickest part. Once you ordered you can get your own drink if it was a fountain drink and then pick a table to wait. The food itself was relatively quick to be ready. I got the Marley sandwich with fries and Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was okay, nothing to write home about. The fries were crispy and seasoned well. Normally the Marley has pulled chicken - I subbed brisket but it wasn't super tender, I should have gone with the chicken. All in all it hit the spot. read more

Well butter my buns... no really. Butter them. Butter those buns like Big Hoffas. If you take the Pirates of Caribbean ride and add amazing BBQ, boom! Big Hoffas! I ordered the Butcher's Bill because it's a bbq chicken sandwich with mac & cheese and french fries on it. On it! Plus homemade ranch dressing. My wife ordered bbq pork sandwich, fries and mac & cheese with fries as sides. Delicious. Fantastic prices too. We'll be back! read more

Big Hoffa’s - Butcher's Bill - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

The food was good but i just think it wasnt to my taste. The service was mediocer and what you would expect from a priate themed place. The ambiance was good. It was very sea and water themed and the flickering lights were cool. Other then that it was an ok place to eat. read more

Big Hoffa’s - This was one of the flickering lights - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

So I haven't had a ton of in person experiences at this restaurant. But I have in their food, at least a handful of times. Because of this, and from what I was told is exceptionally good service for the amount of business, they get get. I will definitely give them four stars. Now I will say had I had more opportunities to go there in person or myself, I will gladly give them a better or worse rating, depending on how the place was. But from the food I've had, it alone deserves four stars because oh my God it was an amazing. I'm definitely not gonna go super into detail about this place, but I have enjoyed every meal that I've had from here and I look forward to the next time I have a meal from here. It's just so sloppy and delicious and it's perfectly made to suite a person like me. So all in all, if you haven't had this place yet, or you've been thinking about it, don't do yourself the displeasure by missing out and have some. Seriously, you're really missing out. read more

Best bbq in Indy! We ordered on a Friday night during quarantine. It was only about a 20 min wait and very easy process when we got there. You walk up to an outdoor table to pay and pick up your order. We ordered the Half rack of ribs, Brisket Meal with sides of Mac and cheese and cayenne potato salad. We splurged on dessert and for the Peach cobbler. The ribs fell off the bone and were full of flavor. The brisket was juicy too but had the pieces already dressed in bbq sauce. Would have preferred just a side of the sauce instead of already on top. The cayenne potato salad was spicy as you would expect but the mayo and other ingredients cooled it down a little. The Mac n cheese is always a fave at a bbq place and would recommend as a side. The peach cobbler was served with vanilla bean ice cream. My husband and I devoured it. The crumble on top was delicious with warm peaches baked in. We will definitely be back! read more

Big Hoffa’s - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Food was outstanding. Came here after a tournament and my teenager and I had tasty sandwiches, great Mac n cheese and spicy potato salad while watching college football. All the stars!! Go here asap. read more

Okay, maybe I was super hyped because of all the positive reviews, but I was not impressed. I will say that for the long line and packed house the service was excellent! Quick and efficient. The Buccaneer sandwich was their flagship sandwich, and it looks like a generous portion but it was mostly bread. The pulled pork was very dry so the flavor was very disappointing. The slaw was good and the fries were BOMB. I may go back just for the fries and beer (Lift off on tap). The mac n cheese was okay. It tasted like microwave stouffers. I also got the cayenne potato salad which was also okay. Too heavy on the mayo for my liking. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Buccaneer - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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Big Hoffa. Big hype. Meat plate, pork was tasteless. The apple crisp was made with their applesauce. Disappointing. The sausage was pretty good. A lot of money for a little disappointment. read more

Awesome BBQ served in all kinds of ways. Recommend the Hoffanator and a big ole root beer. They also have pretty cool vibes with a pirate theme. read more

We are a family of 4 and met up with 2 other family members here. Long line, but it moved fast. Two of us had the brisket and potato salad (it's called Cayenne Potato Salad, and it has a good kick!) The brisket was very delicious and not a lot of fat which is a win for me. The husband had the Saigon Special, which is pulled pork, jalapeños, pickled carrots, etc. He loved it! The applesauce was amazing! The only thing I would add is that they should get bigger paper cups for the BBQ sauce. I tried both spicy and regular and loved them equally. It's very loud in there, but they stayed busy consistently. We would definitely go back, and I'd get the brisket again. read more

Delicious BBQ brisket and fun unique specialties! Very quick service! I highly recommend the his place!

We were visiting Indy for a Pearl Jam concert that was eventually cancelled. Found Big Hoffa's and decided to give it a try. I had brisket and my wife had chicken. Overall, pretty good. Nothing really negative to say. Service was quick. We would definitely go back. read more

I liked the brisket and the sausage, and thought the ribs were alright, and my wife felt the exact opposite. She loved the ribs and thought the brisket was alright. Overall it was good. The service was quick and the food was served hot. They only had one BBQ sauce readily available and it was a traditional middle of the road not too spicy not too sweet sauce. They shake a seasoning on it which was good, but I wish there was more of it. We would come back, but also not a top 5 spot in my opinion. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Rack of ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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We got take out and took it to a local distillery down the road for dinner. The line/ wait was about 30 minutes for take out on a Friday eve. The atmosphere seems really fun, if we were to stay and eat. They are a walk up and order then find a place to sit restaurant. The service was friendly and the cashier was helpful, being that it was our first time. Note that if you get take out - your BBQ does not come with sauce, you need to order and pay separate for it. We ordered the Saigon Special sandwich with sides. It was tasty, I really loved the pickled veggies on top. I added some BBQ sauce to it as well, because the pork was dry and hard to swallow (BBQ helped and added tot he flavor). I think this would be better on the rice versus the bread - which is an option. My husband got the meat on a plate with 2 sides. The brisket was good, also need BBQ. We both got baked beans, which were good, standard beans. The creamy cayenne potato salad was too spicy for us - but we appreciated the uniqueness of it. I did not enjoy the mac and cheese, my husband thought it was ok - it reminded me of a chili mac, not sure what was in it besides cheese. They offer beer, various sodas, and even have ice cream (maybe only in the summer). We have had our share of amazing BBQ and unfortunately this wasn't amazing - but the atmosphere and service was great. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Saigon special sandwich with sides (beans and potato salad) - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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My family really enjoyed this place. We got there a little after 12, and it was go hopping. The line to the counter went to the door, but it moved fast. It can feel a little crowded, but the food make it worth it. I think this has a lot to do with it being winter and outdoor seating is a no go. It looks like they are doing renovations, so hopefully the next time we get up to the Westfield area, we will see what has been accomplished. My family his half Caucasian (me) and half Asian (my husband), so finding a place that has the best of both worlds (bbq with some Asian flair) suits us very much, and that's what we found at Hoffa's. We tried a little bit of everything and was super impressed with the flavor and quality. We will be back! read more

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Where is great BBQ? Some say Kansas City. Others say Memphis. Still others say North Carolina. In my opinion, you can find great BBQ just about anywhere in the US if you look hard enough. The question then becomes, "What do you do with it?" That's where Big Hoffa's takes it to another level. I'll start out by saying that I don't get the pirate theme. Doesn't make a bit of sense to me. But I'll follow that up by saying that it doesn't matter. The food here will make you forget about the odd theme immediately. It comes down to a choice between the Saigon Special and the Amendment. Both are tasty, unique, spicy, delicious creations. The pickled vegetables and spicy mayo that comes on the Saigon are so fresh and flavorful. It's a five star no doubt. But I think that the Amendment, with Jasmine rice, might take your BBQ paradigm to an even higher level. Both are out of this world, but in the fight to the death, the Amendment edges the SS out. The potato salad is delicious and cold, which is a good thing because you need something to cool down your taste buds slightly after eating these spicy creations. Big Hoffa's is what you want out of a locally owned restaurant. You want the food to be great. You want the meals to be unique. You want the service to be tip top. Check. Check. And check. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Saigon Special - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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Very good!! I love their ribs, baked beans, and the garlic butter rolls! I only wish they had more vegetable options. The pulled chicken was a little dry but you can't go wrong with pork or ribs. Definitely want to see green beans or collard greens on the menu though read more

I have had barbecue all over the country. None of them, from St. Louis to Alabama to Florida to the Carolinas stands above Hoffa. Big Hoffa's is an Indiana landmark. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Pulled pork was delicious, had baked beans which are great, actually very quick and clean. Everyone was friendly.

The food is excellent atHoffas however the prices have gone up significantly since they moved over to the other side of the building I recommend their ribs or brisket read more

My guy Adam and his team always deliver the best BBQ. His dishes are thoughtful plays on world ingredients and he always serves up a special that will blow your mind. It's a must stop if your anywhere within 1000 miles of his joint. read more

Been craving Big Hoffa's smoked pork. Ordered the 2# meat, 2 sides family meal though I'm eating for one. Three day of dinners already made. But seriously, the smoked flavor and the juices of the pork is awesome. For the sides, I got the potato salad. Just the right amount of spice heat. Also included are 8 buns or garlic dinner rolls. Dinner rolls it was! Also included was bbq sauce. The sauce is awesome but it's CRIMINAL to put it on such delicious meats that they prepare. Save that sauce for you spouse's grill skills! read more

Got to try this place after finding out the hard way that they're closed on Monday. Been here once and tried the "barbecue sundae" (baked beans topped with choice of meat), which was quite good. Came back to try the special they're having: brisket smashburger. Tender, juicy, and delicious! Hope they add it to the regular menu. Came with their seasoned fries and I added a side of the baked beans. They do dine in, carryout, and catering. Saw someone from Doordash come in to pick up an order, not sure which other delivery services they might be on. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Brisket smashburger with seasoned fries & baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

This restaurant is ok, but not a favorite. You order at a counter and pick your order up at the counter. The bbq is good, but I feel like there are better choices for bbq. It is good for a quick dinner. The inside seating area is large. If you are looking for decent bbq without frills or table service you will enjoy Hoffa's. read more

Great place to get a good and fast meal after a day of baseball games. Food was great and ready in no time. They have an efficient system here. read more

Always love to eat here when I was working in the area the food was amazing and got it with in a few minutes of ordering it staff was nice and friendly read more