I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to give a shout-out to one of my favorite hometown spots. If you're expecting just another BBQ restaurant, you're in for a surprise. Everything here is made from scratch, and you can taste the difference in every bite. Chef/owner Chris is seriously a food wizard. The quality, creativity, and attention to detail are on another level. We've eaten a lot of burgers over the years, and the beef heart burger was hands down the best burger we've ever had. Don't let the name scare you--it's absolutely incredible. We've been here three times now, and every visit has been consistently amazing. The food has always been fresh, flavorful, and worth coming back for. They also have a great selection of local craft beers on tap, which is a nice bonus if you enjoy trying something local with your meal. It's awesome to have a place like this in our hometown. If you appreciate real, homemade food and people who genuinely care about what they're serving, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. They have a nice out door seating but today was just too hot for that. We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Excellent food, best BBQ in treasure valley! Great service and they have a really nice patio!

First time and definitely not the last. I got the spare ribs with potato salad and she got the brisket big cheese with fries and a side of butter squash Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious. The ribs fell right off the bone and were seasoned perfectly. I didn't even add BBQ sauce. The brisket was cooked tender and flavorful. And the service was absolutely superb. Highly recommended and looking forward to our next visit. read more

Found this gem at Indian Creek plaza in DT Caldwell and we were so happy to have stumbled upon it. They are dog friendly- and we even got to sit inside (with our golden)- they brought him a bowl of water and loved on him too, which is always such an added treat. The service was AMAZING! Seriously, even if the food hadn't been great, which it was, we would come back just for the vibe and service. The place was so cute- it had amazing murals all over the walls, a decent sized menu and our server made the best recommendations and truly went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed, taken care of and that everything was great. The sauce is delicious, the brisket was wonderful, and the price point is fair. If you like BBQ, go check them out for sure. We can't wait to go back. Also, definitely do an order of the grenades, they were delicious. read more

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If you're in downtown Caldwell DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE!!! The brisket was so soft and the flavors were spot on. The wings and the bbq sauce were epic. And the burger meat my husband said was probably one of the most delicious burgers he's ever had. Everyone from the hosts to our rad server TY who was super cool so sweet and funny with insights on how to order stuff. To the raddest cook miss whiskey that I've ever chatted it up with at a restaurant Eva. What I'm trying to say is. Everything on the menu is delicious but our big family of 7 had the best time there because your team was absolutely awesome. Oh and their Apple cider!!!! Fresh and delicious!! Thank you guys we'll definitely be back! read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Poutine fries with brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Poor service, no ice in water. Long wait time for food, they were not busy. Flies all over me, I could barely eat my food because I was constantly swatting them off of me and my food. Brisket was surprisingly delicious! A+ Ribs were dry and tasted like they were microwaved, would not recommend. I would not come back unless I was ordering brisket to go. read more

Stick with the brisket and potato options! In fact just get the big grilled cheese and add brisket. Best thing on the menu! This place has tons of potential to grow and just needs to perfect a couple things (the smoked turkey was less than stellar but my own recipe is damn near perfect so it's hard to top). Will definitely come back. read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Grilled cheese with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

This place is unassuming and tucked away in the Indian Creek Plaza. On first look it appears to be a hole in the wall place, though once you walk in and turn the corner, it has limited inside seating, bar and a substantial patio area. The insides are dark but a cool vibe. Service was extremely friendly, loved the positive, happy care. Ordered a beer on tap, called "killer bees" to keep on brand with a Halloween theme. Small mason jar for the price but fresh and a great compliment to the meal. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with slaw, pickled red onions and a side of fries. Pork was incredibly tender and the portion was on the larger side which was appreciated. Slaw was a nice compliment, creamy and perfectly partnered with the pork, but the onions were oddly tangy to the point of skewing the other flavor profiles. Fries are almost like large scoops which is fun and different. Downside is the upcharge for using a credit card. Receipt was super confusing with the food and tax coming to a correct total, then a cheaper cash price which is less than food and tax. Loved the service and food was good! Would visit if in the area again. read more

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Ordered the $40 BBQ Sampler. It was excellent. The service was top notch as well. The desert was the Cornmeal beignet with their homemade pistachio ice cream. It was delicious! The chef (Kris) was eating his lunch, when we sat next to his table. It was fun to learn of his BBQ background and experienced his hospitality, while he was on a lunch break. He gave us a kimchi sample that they made and it was excellent, BTW. Their BBQ sauces, if you want them, but the BBQ stands by itself. The sauces are flavorful with varying heat levels. So if you're in the area, stop by. They have inside and outside covered seating. This is a place to comeback to again and again. Thanks again for the best date ambiance in a long time. If I could rate this place, it would be an 12, so stop by and take your appetite, as you will leave completely satisfied when you leave with a container of leftovers. read more

Never before have I been given a steak knife with my brisket. What's worse is that I needed it. Dry, tough and bland. Service was ok, it's a chop shop, so who cares though. The Texas sauce is basically spicy catsup, not terrible but not great. read more

The only thing I have not tried here is the chicken. The other meats are super! Chef does a great job here! Fun atmosphere and totally legit sides. So nice to have Chop Shop here in Caldwell. read more

Food was ok, so much sauce on the brisket sandwich couldn't even taste the meat. Location and inside were cool. Hostess and server were great Listening to one of the staff(possibly owner or manager), graphically describe a female and how aroused the female was, is more than I needed to hear over dinner. read more

Once again the food at Chop Shop BBQ was absolutely amazing. The brisket Sandwich was so good. It had big thick pieces of meat and their in house made coleslaw! The Creek Fries add to the meal and make it terrific. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Pit Master Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

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My experience was not well. My daughter ordered a drink, and after taking a few sips and mixing her drink... she basically fished a fly out of it. She (Bartender) didn't even apologize. She just said, "I will make you another one. " Absolutely appalling! read more

I'm glad it's all the way out and Caldwell otherwise I would make it a regular stop. Some of the best barbecue I've had outside of Southeast United States. Everything we ate was delicious. Well done looking forward to going back. read more

We ordered takeout from the Chop Shop BBQ. The service was really good when taking and receiving our order. The great: fried potato bomb, Butternut squash Mac n Cheese, Puller Pork, slaw. The good: ribs, loaded fries, baked beans. Misses: brisket was dry and not fall apart like you'd expect from a slow-smoked brisket. Chicken was a little dry and a bit overcooked. All in all, we would order again. Worth another try. Menu online was jut up-to-date. read more

Decent food, albeit a bit pricey, but there is a waitress who steals your change for her own tips. Can be loud inside. The kitchen can also be pretty dirty and that's unappealing. read more

10/10 amazing experience! All food tasted so yummy! Service was incredible for looking to be short-staffed. Our waitress worked hard on every table in there and never made us feel uncomfortable. Look of the restaurant is small but comfortable with many cool art pieces. Overall a great place to swing by and eat some lunch or dinner!! read more

I have eaten barbecue in virtually every state known for it, especially the south where I am from, so I am somewhat of a snob. I must admit I flinched (twice!) when I saw the cost of one brisket sandwich and a side at "Chop Shop" at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell, but I am willing to try most everything at least once. I felt it was a pretty good sandwich, though smaller than I expected for the price. That said, did it rate among the best brisket sandwiches I ever had? No; I have been to Texas. Was it worth $15.50? Also, no. I have been to Texas. But, I will cut them some slack, though, because: 1- It's in downtown Caldwell, Idaho, so "overhead." 2- They are doing that whole "hippie thing." You know, "locally sourced, farm-to-table, organic environmentally conscious" stuff, so more $$$. 3- They have a decent beer selection. 4- The people were nice and the service was great. The Coleslaw wasn't bad. I will very probably eat here again, but it's too expensive for what it is for me to make it a habit. That said, by 7 pm on a random Wednesday in August, every seat in the tiny little place was taken, so it is locally popular. The negative reviews about the place being dirty and the trays being unwashed did not prove to be true in my experience. I found the place clean and the tray I had was spotless. If you're looking for a real "barbecue joint," there are some better options in the valley, but if you're looking for a nice place in Caldwell to have a decent brisket sandwich and a draft beer, this place is for you. I have eaten better barbecue cooked on the roadside in a grill made from a cut-out 55-gallon oil drum, but I ate it while sitting on an unstable picnic table outside in the Texas heat, drinking Coke out of a Styrofoam cup. The 3-star rating is simply due to the stuff being overpriced in my opinion. It's like the owner is trying to do fusion "barbecue" and "fine dining." It works, for what it is, and where you eat it. We got to eat tonight sitting at a bar, indoors, in air conditioning with 90F temps outside, with a pretty, tattooed 20-something bartender gal chatting us up, rather than outside in Texas heat with some octogenarian Southern dude just slapping the food on a paper plate while grunting at us, so.... Also...no more fried okra? Seriously? read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Brisket sandwich with a side of coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

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This is real smoked brisket and pork. Chris the chef has the perfected smoking sequence. The best I have ever ever had. I found this place during a cars and coffee auto show. Lunch was spectacular. I'm coming back with my family. read more

Brisket sandwich and sweet potatoes awesome. Staff personality was awesome. Thank you

It's good, but it's priced really high. It's bbq food anything over 100$ should not be served with plastic ware. We ate here and it felt like it was 11° in the entire building. read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

For selfish reasons I don't want to let people know how good this place is, But I have to because they deserve it. My husband and I decided to try this place, we were very pleasantly surprised. Awesome service and wonderful food. My husband had the ribs and I had beef heart burger both were amazing. read more

We ordered for pickup their Thanksgiving dinner for 10. Oh my goodness, everything was SO good. The BBQ turkey was perfectly moist and super flavorful. Sides of scalloped potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce were all excellent: generous amounts, and cooked with care. Great job, Chop Shop! We will order again. read more

Looking for a great dinner? Tonight we had the pleasure of eating at Chop Shop in Caldwell and it was nothing short of a great experience. From the moment we walked in the door- we were greeted with nothing but kindness. The service was prompt and the food was beyond delicious. At the end of our meal the owner came by our table and checked out the meal was! He was so nice and asked our son how his food was ( he's 2 so he didn't really respond ) but when Kris the owner asked him if he wanted ice cream his eyes lit up. Kris went out of his way and went Nextdoor to The Stil and bought 2 things of ice cream - one for my son and one for my nephew! What a gesture. We will forsure be back. Great service let alone above and beyond is hard to find these days! read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Ok, this place is stupid good. In the winter I stopped to grab some fries and it was just a novelty... This time, the loaded fries. We went full starch and protein. It was me and my daughter and I thought I would start with the loaded fries as an appetizer... That was the meal! Holy cow (no pun intended) they were amazing ... We sat and ate and ate...and ate ... Squeezing on the sauce. I think they may mix a little somethin-somethin in the sauce ... Because it is really awesome. That's it. Water and loaded fries. It was an awesome dinner for two. I can't wait to go back and try something else. Did I mention the fries? These things are the weirdest shaped fries... They are scoops. And those scoops have beans and pulled pork topped with cheese... And the BBQ sauce... Did that come up yet? Yeah.. crack in bottle. You can't go wrong. Just sneak out and grab some. Eat your stress away. You'll regret it, someday... But not today. read more

Amazing staff and very good BBQ. Good food served by good people. We love this place and will for sure come back. read more

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This was a hard review for me. If only Yelp allowed for half-stars... We tried this restaurant after it being recommended as the best by so many people (four of us total). We ordered two of the platters which had brisket, pulled pork, 2 pork ribs, a sausage link, one side, and two rolls for $27 each. The gal working the register let us know it feeds 2 people. The pros: The brisket, pulled pork and ribs had good flavor They offered two BBQ sauces, Texas and Carolina. (I preferred the Texas, but my husband preferred the Carolina) The service was friendly They have a nice outdoor patio with shade The cons: It was a little on the small side for the price/feeding two adults. It will feed two people, but it would be a light meal (2 men...probably not enough) We ordered the coleslaw as the sides but all agreed it tasted like cabbage and mayonnaise- no seasoning could be detected They don't offer fountain drinks. I know this is not a big deal for many, but I really don't care for getting a canned soda at a restaurant While it's a very nice place and very clean, it is VERY small inside (only a couple tables). This isn't an issue at all during nice weather, but I could see it being a problem when teh weather doesn't allow for comfortable outdoor dining. I think that the meat is always the most important part of any BBQ experience, but the sides and other factors are what make it great. While I wasn't dissatisfied overall, I felt there are better all-around restaurants in the area. If they make some tweaks to their sides and drink offerings, I'd be more inclined to return. read more

Chop Shop BBQ - BBQ Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Treasure Valley badly needs some legit BBQ and Chop Shop has arrived on the scene to deliver! Location is awesome right off the downtown Caldwell Indian Creek Plaza. The winter evening we stopped by the plaza had ice skating and music, just a great location for the family. The inside of Chop Shop is a renovated old brick building, and while small inside it's well done. There is a bar with some stools and couple high tops. Side counter when you walk in and couple large tables in the back near the kitchen. Not a lot, but they always do to-go if you can't find a seat. Beer selection on draft is small but growing. We started with the curry fried cauliflower and it was really good. Wife went with the pulled pork sandwich and I had to take a stab at the Pit Master Sampler. They were out of Lamb so I elected for more brisket. The brisket was good, with likely the ribs or pulled pork at the stand out. We will definitely be back! When I'm not interested in cooking BBQ at home for hours, this will be our spot for a quick fix. read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

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The food and atmosphere is always amazing. Chris is a cool dude, always super friendly

First off, if you are going to this place on a weekend, make a reservation!!! They literally have like four tables. I don't know how it is on the weekdays. I got there around 7 or so on a Saturday night. No seating except in the foyer by the door. A small table that is attached to the wall and is maybe a foot deep. Now, the food is really good! We got the sampler Platter. The turkey was cooked just right. If you like dry rubbed ribs, this will be your jam. The rubs have a lot of dry rub. I like a lot of seasoning so I liked it. There was also brisket and some chopped pork. Didn't eat those. The sides were awesome. For the Mac and cheese. Definitely very cheesy. Also got the caramel sweet potatoes. the honey buns were super dry. Didn't eat them. The two bbq sauces they gave were awesome also. A Carolina sauce and a more traditional one. We also got the fried mashed potato bites. So yummy and last but not least the Cesar salad. There was almost too much dressing, but it was still really yummy. Will I go to this place again? Probably not. I live out off of federal so it is a 30+ minute drive for me. Bbuuttt if it was closer or someone else was driving, I'd go again. I'd definitely make a reservation before though. read more

I read some of the reviews and I was surprised as I had a great experience. The food was incredible. I had ribs and the coleslaw, and I love coleslaw. I was happy with my meal... and even hired the owner to cook for my clients. read more

Me and my folks just moved into Caldwell and I was eager to give this place a try. The space inside is small but cute, we loved the murals and artwork and the little construction sign tables! The food was good! We got 2 of the sample platters. My favorite meats were the sausage and the pulled pork. The sides were awesome, I never knew I'd love fries this much! The butternut Mac was great too, I can see why it's a hit, and the candied yams are sweet and made with local marshmallow. The brisket and ribs were a tad on the drier side but that would be my only negative. Service was great too! Both the waitress and the owner were pleasant and friendly. I'll be back for sure! read more

Always looking for new restaurants to try, I found this one on line. The aroma as I approached the front door was calling to me.... Oh goodness I had to try it out. No disappointed! The music is contemporary but kept at a level that allows conversation among friends. Its right in the plaza, so I was able to watch the ice skaters from my seat. The menu is EXTENSIVE!!! A true BBQ pit masters restaurant! I tried a burrito... pic attached and it was delicious! Absolutely recommend y'all give this place a try! read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Burrito with Mac n cheese, pulled pork and beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

My first review was 4 stars. I have since come back 4 different times, and there is no reason for that final star to be missing. If I'm coming out from Boise for a bbq place and nothing else, this is what BBQ is clearly about. The daily specials are my go to, and as long as there is room to sit, you couldn't be happier. The team is always smiling, and the food is amazing. read more

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My husband decided to take me here to celebrate our wedding anniversary yesterday (brought our two month old baby along with us), my husband gave the guy his number because it would be a 20 minute wait and we went to a near by bench to wait. After waiting very patiently and watching the time go by my husband thought he should go in and check to see what's going on (8:30pm by this time and they close at 9pm) when he came back he let me know the guy took his number down wrong and he said that he was sorry but they're very busy and aren't able to take us in anymore because it's close to closing. Not a pleasant experience especially after waiting so long with a little one, we kept waiting on a call or text and being patient just to get told they took the number down wrong and sent us off. Spent our anniversary at Texas Roadhouse took us in right away, no waiting and better looking prices. The next time it's a busy night maybe try slowing down or have staff take names down and call them as you go, you guys obviously aren't good with numbers. read more

A barbecue shop that don't know how to cook ribs.. It's sad they don't know how to cook baby back ribs. Highly not recommended read more

It took us way too long to try Chop Shop BBQ. We heard great things about this place and they didn't disappoint! My husband and I shared the sampler plate and it was surprisingly enough for the both of us. It came with brisket, sausage, ribs, pulled pork, rolls, and a side (we ordered the Mac and cheese, which I highly recommend). Everything was perfectly seasoned and not dry at all, despite what some of the bad reviews have said. We also really liked the bbq sauces, especially the lighter brown one that had more of a vinegar taste and paired really well with all of the meat. If the food wasn't already good, the service was enough for us to want to come back. The owner even brought us some house made capocollo to snack on while we were waiting. You can tell that he's really passionate about food and what he does, which makes me can't wait to come back and try more of his amazing food! read more

Chop Shop BBQ - Sampler Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

The barbecue food was good the waitress even came out to meet me with my to go order outside of the business which I really appreciated. I wish they had more room for seating in there but we did take our items out to the Square and sat and listen to music. I also feel like they need fountain drinks rather than just bottled drinks always seems like such a waste of glass and plastic to me. We had pulled pork sandwiches the french fries were delicious the food was delicious and the coleslaw was very good !! read more

I was pretty disappointed in the brisket. The cook was decent, flavor was ok, it wasn't over cooked and it wasn't tough, but what they served me was 60% fat. That was for both my order and my daughter's order. When I order a brisket platter, I don't want slices of the point. The squash Mac and cheese had a unique flavor that was good. The two sauces I tried were good. If I go back, I wont ever order the brisket again. I might go back and try the burnt ends or the brisket. Honestly, the cuts they served me on the brisket platter should have been cooked down as burnt ends. I wouldn't have served that to my buddies, let alone charge for it. read more