We ordered some quick carryout from here over the weekend and in true City Barbeque fashion, it did not disappoint. The staff was all very friendly and quick to pull the order together. We enjoyed our assortment of smoked Turkey, pulled chicken and sides like baked beans, green beans, cornbread pudding and coleslaw. I especially love their smoked Turkey paired with the vinegar-y bbq sauce. The ambiance is very rural (bbq-esque, if you will;) and adds a nice mix to the downtown food scene. I can't think of any other bbq offerings in the area. read more

Stopped for lunch and had a 2 meat combination plate. The barbeque was okay but I didn't really care for the sausage. Enjoyed the potato salad and the bread that comes with the combo plate and the ice tea. No table service is provided. Order at the counter and your order is put together quickly. Lots of seating in two separate dining areas. Next time I'll try some different meat selections. read more

City Barbeque - Menu board - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm not a huge fan of City Barbecue but came through for a group work lunch. Nothing wrong with City Barbecue but I've been spoiled with barbecue from Texas and it's set some high standards for me. We were a group of eight and the cashier was friendly and took out orders quickly, we even got our food in a timely manner. I ordered the Texas Rueben and it was good but there was barely any Texas aioli sauce and the Cole slaw wasn't the best. The hush puppies were overcooked and the potato salad was the better flavored item I had. read more

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I usually love the food here but today there was something not right about the potato salad. It just did not taste the same. It had a bad taste to it. Sometimes I go there to just get the potato salad for a meal with my family. Also the banana pudding had too many bad bananas in it. read more

Tried this place out and it was pretty good! I absolutely love the outdoor seating available here. I do think the prices are a bit high for the quality of the food, but still was a great dinner. The service was wonderful and very fast. read more

City Barbeque - Pitmaster Nachos and Three Meats, Two Sides (brisket, ribs, and chicken with Mac & cheese) - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was my first time visiting City Barbeque, and I wasn't very impressed. We ordered the Motherload, which included beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey, two sausages, half a slab of ribs, half a chicken, six sides, and cornbread. With three of us, there was plenty of food to go around and lots of leftovers, but the quality was just okay. I've had much better BBQ in other states, and Indiana BBQ just doesn't seem to measure up. I typically don't go looking for good BBQ, but since living out in Nebraska, one fell on my lap, and I couldn't get enough. And I won't say no to good food even if it's not my typical favorite. Good food is good food, and it'll get people coming back. This is not good food. The food lacked seasoning, the meat was on the dry side, and the ribs were tough--they definitely didn't fall off the bone like they should. It's safe to say they're not winning any BBQ awards anytime soon. I see now that one Yelper called their ribs, "drier than popcorn farts". Honestly, accurate. The other meats were better, but still no wow factor to anything. On a positive note, the staff member who took our order was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself, however, was surprisingly empty for 6 p.m. when most places would usually be busy. It was quiet. One person working on a laptop, and a couple of other casual diners. Overall, it wasn't a memorable experience. read more

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Fantastic location, service, options, and dining area. My oldest and I was in town for the weekend and stumbled upon this establishment shortly after landing. The menu was sooo great w so many options. My son and I devoured our food. It was sooo good and we even had leftovers !! Those leftovers sure came in handy too !! I couldn't leave w/o purchasing one of their delish sauces!! Two were my fav. I chose Brush Fire !! Great Choice !! We will certainly return the next time were in Indianapolis!! read more

City Barbeque - Lunch was great !! 2 - 2 Meat Combos. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I wanted to hug someone, the food was SO GOOD!! The staff is very friendly and genuine. The decor is beautiful and very peaceful to dine in. My oldest and I decided to eat City BBQ today and what a blessing it was to sit down, slow down and enjoy a great meal together! I got pulled pork, Mac n cheese and coleslaw, delicious! The sweet tea and lemonade combo is the best. And their peach cobbler hit the spot too. I highly recommend eating here. read more

City Barbeque - The best pulled pork sandwich ever - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I saw the sign for City BBQ and thought "I bet they have some great gluten free options" and I was right. They have many meats and sides sans gluten. I ordered the two meat option and chose the brisket and ribs as my meats. For sides I opted for the potato salad and coleslaw. The brisket was a home run! Great texture and flavor. The ribs were also good. I wasn't a huge fan of the sides (especially the coleslaw). I would ordered something different the next time. I also wished they would have left the bread out or asked if I would like something else, since I wasn't able to eat it. read more

City Barbeque - Brisket (so good) and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The service was amazing since I'm not a regular they walked me through ordering what I wanted. Bbq was delicious, had pulled pork and chicken combo with original sauce. Mac and cheese was delicious. Place was clean and organized. read more

I'm not wanting to patronize chain restaurants. But this barbecue is very good. I had the pulled pork my friend had the brisket. All of it was good. You ordered a counter and wait for your food. It's pretty open and simple. I'd recommend it. read more

Well maintained spot with friendly service and good barbecue. 3.5 stars from me. The sausage was better than the pork on this trip when the fat content was too high. My table mate's pork had the fat cap and he would have walked it back up to the counter and asked for a new serving but was too tired at the end of a long day. (It would have been 4 stars with less fat.) The Mac and cheese was good. The collard greens were the best thing on my tray! 5 star greens. read more

City Barbeque is located between Oscar Robertson Blvd and 10th St, west of Doctor MLK Jr St near the in the Ransom Place area of Indianapolis in the West Side Shoppes center, very close to the IUPUI campus. IUPUI students: City Barbeque gives a 10% discount, just show them your Crimson card. Also, you can use your Crimson card to pay which is pretty rad. (I don't go to the school, I just found out about it and wanted to share ) City Barbeque has plenty of seating inside as well as outside. There's a mixture of bar height tables, lower height tables, booths, and bar seating facing the street. They have a variety of bottled soda to chose from in addition to the standard fountain drinks. Foodwise, there's a ton of different choices to select from. You'll have no problem finding something that you'll quickly enjoy. There's a lot of local sports teams represented on the walls or hanging from the rafters. And, they've got a party/event room dedicated to IUPUI Jaguars, the Jag Room. They have about 4 or 5 different sauces to add onto your food, as well as some packet sauces. I went with the Judge's Sampler and I was NOT disappointed! Everything was so juicy and full of flavor. The judges sampler included brisket, pulled pork, 1/4 chicken, half slab, two sides, and two cornbread. The staff was super friendly and very welcoming from the moment I walked in, during the meal, and on my way out. I'd say it's a must stop place to eat at! read more

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Amazing food and service as always! We try to meet here once a week atmosphere is great.

My fiancé and I always look for good BBQ when traveling. This happened to be our pit stop on Memorial Day. It was mid afternoon when we arrived and happened to be a bit slower due to the holiday. However, the cashier was incredible and helped us out with any questions we had. We ended up ordering their Three meat combo with two sides. I will have to say their pulled pork was incredible with flavor! The chicken was also good but the brisket was not my favorite. We ordered their texas toast which was great along with French Fries that we're cooked perfectly! Lastly, the green beans were good but nothing crazy to hype about. Overall our experience was a great one and we would stop again when traveling through town! Be sure to try all of their dipping sauces. Forgot to add their lemonade is refreshing! read more

City Barbeque - Pulled pork, Chicken, brisket, texas Toast, green beans, and French fries - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I used to eat at this location more often when I worked downtown, but now don't really get over here, so it's been quite a while. Same menu as other locations, lots of interior seating. Friendly staff. Had my favorite, the Lilos, which is pulled pork sandwich with slaw on it. Mac and cheese and baked beans for my sides. Good portions and always a #yum. #ReviewsByRL read more

City Barbeque - Lilo's pulled pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. So #yummy! #ReviewsByRL - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I really like coming here for quick barbecue close to downtown. They have more than enough parking which is always a plus in this area. I usually order takeout ribs when I stop by and get baked beans and coleslaw for the sides. The first time I came here I remember being unimpressed but every time recently the food has been so good and I want to go back for more. If you're looking for a quick and easy lunch spot and you're in the mood for barbecue, this is the place to go. read more

We love City Barbeque! The service is good and the food is always great! We enjoy stopping by for a quick meal!

Got half rack of ribs. The were not baby back ribs. They were spare ribs. The cartilage was terrible. They were drier than popcorn farts. They were the worst ribs i ever had. I have made ribs for years. I just wanted a beak from cooking. My mistake. Don't buy ribs from here. Waste of money. The fries were cold and limp not crisp. They were terrible. I do not recommend this pace. Terrible food. I do not recommend this place. Keep driving past this place I have no idea how this place is still open. read more

City Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow this was totally unexpected. I thought being a chain bbq place it would be just average but this was REALLY good. $1 delivery for all of May and when you download the app you get $5 off at checkout. So all this food came to $30. Me and hubby ate and there was still a little left over. You get 4 choices of meats and 2 sides. I added a peach cobbler for $5. I would have liked a few more peaches in it but overall pretty good. The whip cream is homemade, I believe. That was an extra special touch. All the meats were tender, cooked perfectly, nothing was dry. The sauce was good. Wish I could have gotten another to try but only one choice. If they had that option I apologize if I missed it. I enjoyed the corn pudding and the potato salad was excellent. I will be ordering again this month so I can try more sides! read more

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The staff here is AMAZING!!! Personable and helpful. They made the experience wonderful! The food was delicious as always.

My coworkers and I went to celebrate a birthday. Ended up with The Motherload: brisket, pulled pork, turkey, half slab of ribs, a half chicken, two sausages, six individual sides, three mini loaves of cornbread, and Texas toast. There were four of us, but this is advertised to feed up to six people for $74.99 and I believe it could have. We walked away with a few small boxes of leftovers. Because all the meat is smoked in advance, our massive order was out within just 5 minutes of ordering it. Each meat was flavorful and juicy--even the turkey! City Barbeque offers four or five different bbq sauces, my favorite of which was the brushfire. The sides were also good with the exception of the collard greens which were too salty. Loved their mac and cheese. Atmosphere is casual and clean. Lots of nice windows if you're hoping for some sunshine on your lunch break. My boss is a BIG fan of barbecue. He makes his own rubs, cures and smokes meat himself, etc. He was a big skeptic walking in, but walked out with nothing but praise for City Barbecue and I think that says it all. read more

City Barbeque - The MOTHERLOAD - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Gratifyingly good. 1 problem - sandwiches were too big. 1 sandwich could feed 2 people. Got 1 Carolina Goldmine and 1 pulled pork sandwich. Corn pudding and hush puppies. I would go back for three corn pudding every single day- if I could. It was moist and flavorful. Hush puppies were plentiful but a little bit small and dry. Food was fast and s the place was packed. Employees were very friendly and had quick service. Drive-thru only- so unsure of inside. -not my photos but they are exactly what they looked like IRL. read more

City Barbeque - Carolina Gold - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Eat here all the time. For someone who wants good, whole protein options versus processed foods, this is a great option to follow my macros.

My favorite bbq of all time. I always get the chicken. It's so juicy, not too much sauce on it. Try to be healthy but can't skip eating the skin hahaha. The bread ... I normally take it home and put it in air fryer and it's 10 times better that way. For sides : potato salad , corn pudding , corn bread , puppies ... almost everything ... me love. Staff is friendly. This location is big with patio seating. Never leave this place with disappointment. read more

City Barbeque - Half Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Beside the extremely rude cashier, the food was pretty good. Especially the macaroni and cheese and the pork belly.

Ordered 6 piece wings. Arrived at the restaurant for curbside and a gentleman came out to let me know that wings weren't available as they hadn't been marinated overnight. I then ordered other items with a $1.00 less price difference. My order was great tasting. There was an extra cup of delish green beans in the order. The gentleman provided a free order of wings card for my next visit. This was my first visit. read more

I ordered the Beef Brisket sandwich, potato salad, Mac and cheese and baked beans, lemonade to drink. The sides and lemonade were excellent, but the Brisket was completely dried out, and worse still reeked and tasted of charcoal lighter fluid. My order was through Door Dash, and they gave me a refund, but they don't allow you to review when you report issues, so I am putting my complaint out here. read more

Whoaaaaa this place is wonderful! The beef brisket sandwhich is smoked and juicy ! The hot Nashville chicken sandwhich had an amazing spicy sauce and the sandwhich will not disappoint anyone looking for a solid chicken sandwhich with fresh pickles on a warm buttery bun. The hush puppies were fried to perfection and the banana pudding was better then I thought , the home made taste of banana , cream. And vanilla wafers really hit the spot . I guarantee you will be happy you are here! read more

City Barbeque - Collard greens , hush puppies , cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Keto lunch today and it was great. The restaurant is set up for COVID with spaced tables, arrows on the floor and everyone wearing masks. The usual fixing bar was unfortunately closed. That's a bummer but I'm sure it will be back. Friendly service at the register where I ordered a barbecued half chicken. It didn't take long and I picked it up at the other side of the counter and walked to a counter seat facing the parking lot. Chicken was moist, nicely cooked and delicious. I managed to eat it and not wear any of it, which is always a bonus. A quick stop in the men's room and the evidence was gone from my hands too. Overall, a good meal and friendly service. I'm a fan. [Review 13512 overall, 831 of 2020.] read more

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I ordered ribs for dinner and I am truly upset. I get food from here at least twice a week through door dash. But last night it was a horror the ribs were burned no meat and this coleslaw $3.59. I have never seen a tester slaw at all. I just don't understand why was this sent out of any restaurant! read more

City Barbeque - Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We ordered through the website that partners with DoorDash drivers. It was very fast from ordering to food delivery! However we did receive one wrong item. We ordered the Two Chipotle Sandwiches but got a Brisket Sandwich instead. I got a link to rate the order and report what was wrong, but the link was broken. The sandwiches nonetheless and the sides were great and we appreciated the fast delivery. read more

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The brisket was dry, overly salted, but the worse offense is that City Barbeque stole from me. On 8/30/24 I ordered and paid for banana pudding. When i got to the store, i asked if my banana pudding was in the bag in addition to my normal food, i was told yes. When i got home the banana pudding was not in my bag. City Barbeque took my money, and stole from me the price of the pudding plus tax. AND i was lied to. I'll not being going back. It also doesn't feel safe in the parking lot. I think you consider other places for bbq. read more

Bought 2 meals 1 was 2 meats 2 sides Green tasted like pepper by far the worst I have ever ate, didn't finish them, brisket was 4 pieces about 2.5 inches long 1 was all fat pulled chicken was just ok, wife didn't eat all of anything she got, soda machine was giving flat drinks every table in the place was dirty as we walked to the car we agreed never to return read more

Got food from here for the first time ever today. Won't be back. We were curious if the chipotle was hot so the person taking our order went to get a small sample to try and the manager came out yelling that they didn't give out free samples on her shift. Like, seriously?! We got the 5 meat tray. It was supposed to come with green beans and Mac n cheese but we didn't get any Mac n cheese. We live over an hour a way so no way i was going all the way back to get it. The fries were soggy. The portions on the meat was laughable for paying $41+ You got like 3 bites of each one. The chipotle was pretty good, too bad there wasn't more of it. Was just very disappointed because I'd heard good things. Maybe eating in you get more, I don't know. But take out, I don't recommend. Definitely not worth what you pay read more

City Barbeque - City Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Excellent service. Delicious BBQ. Plenty of parking. Come alone or as a big group, there will be room for everyone.

I had the Not a Sloppy Joe sandwich and have to say I think that will be my go-to order from now on. It was so good. I switch up on the sides but had the greens this time, which were just right. Can never go wrong with the hush puppies though! read more

This is place is the best place for Brisket. Their pulled pork sandwiches are stacked with lean pulled pork. The Mac n cheese is great. We make sure every time we come to Indiana from California we eat here.Thank you for great fast service and good food. I love the music that is played, the place is clean including their bathrooms. read more

The only reason they are getting 3 stars is for the atmosphere and the turkey taco. All the other meat the ribs, the brisket, and the chicken had no seasoning. The different sauces were not good at all, just tangy.. On another note ,the restaurant itself was clean and the staff was very nice. There were about 20 other people with me and about half of them liked the food so I would say try it yourself. read more

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I went into City Barbeque on August 8th, right before they closed. And as soon as I swiped my card I knew it had been compromised. There was a skimming device on it. My suspicions were confirmed today (August 9th) through my bank when I received a scam alert on my phone with multiple charges on it right after I made that transaction. Lots of Grub hub Door dash Applebees Uber Transactions Unfortunate. for the business owner when employee' s do this. I'm only giving it a 1 because of my experience. I'm sure my husband enjoyed the food. read more