Damn good pork. Nice tables. Great counter service. They have a varied selection of chilled BBQ sauces for your tasting pleasure.

Jesus Mary & Joseph! These were the best wings I've ever had, and I'm old. The sauces were amazing too. I can't wait to have their briskit. read more

Cozy atmosphere with reasonable priced food, 4 types of bbq sauce, great tasting meats had rib tips and turkey tips, fries are crisp and flavored, corn bread moist and a sweetness that goes good with meats covered in Kansas City bbq sauce, staff friendly with fast service. Sauce on the side, but they will give you plenty read more

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The ribs were soft, sauce plain, sides balanced. Overall fine but not exciting, a fair three-star review. read more

Fat Cap - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Our second time here in 3 weeks. Came up from Illinois. Totally worth it. Staff super nice. Food is 10/10. read more

Fat Cap - Rib tips, collard greens,mac and cheese and pork and beans - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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The food was excellent!! I am gluten free and they were very helpful in letting me know what did not have gluten. Since they smoke their own meat and salads they offered me a nice variety. The service was from the counter and they were very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is like a BBQ place with long wooden picnic tables. read more

"I've been going to Fat Cap for a few years and have always had good customer service. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was very disappointing. I placed my order and clearly explained how I wanted my food prepared. After driving about 30 minutes to get there, I noticed the meat was overcooked. I called the restaurant to share my concern, and the person who answered -- a woman who said she was the owner, and then a man who also identified himself as the owner -- did not listen or attempt to help. Instead of acknowledging my concern, they became defensive and raised their voices at me. As a therapist, I tried to remain calm and communicate clearly, but I felt attacked and disrespected. I was told they would not remake my order or offer a refund. This was upsetting because I have supported this business for years and did not expect that kind of treatment. I hope they improve their customer service so loyal customers don't have to go through this in the future." read more

My dad and I visited here on our way to Cedar Point and it was delicious. I recently moved to the midwest but I was born and raised in georgia. So coming from a southern girl, it was good! We got a little of everything and everything was great!!! The only thing that was okay was the pork. It was slightly dry but that happens pretty often with pork. The brisket and chicken were amazing! and the side were delicious! The staff were super kind and helpful!! read more

The food is to die for !!! The beef so dang moist & tender. AND the corn bread just like Granny use to make . Now if we could get some nice ol cushions on them picnic tables , read more

excellent smoked meats. very nice staff. very fast and convenient. they even have a drive through!

Amazing portions and tasty tasty meats. Can't go wrong with anything over here! Nice people and energy

First, the food. We went as a group of three. One got the turkey tips. One got the pulled pork sandwich, and one got regular rib tips. All three were outstanding. Perfectly prepared meat. They have 4 BBQ sauces to choose from. I only tried the Kansas City version, but it was amazing. The guy that runs the place and does the cooking was the one that served us, and he was very personable and friendly. If you opt to dine in, it is what I would call family style seating.....a bunch of picnic tables pushed together. Which is fine with me, but be prepared that you might end up sitting next to someone you don't know when you're eating. The dining area's one draw back is that it needs more lighting. A few LED light fixtures would greatly improve the atmosphere. Overall, this has become our lunch group's go-to for BBQ read more

This Carolina girl heartily approves of the brisket sandwich, potato salad and cornbread. Who would guess with these delicious flavors I was no longer in the South? The brisket sandwich comes topped with a spread of pimento cheese, pickled jalapeños and their South Carolina sauce. It was absolutely delicious! read more

I got food poisoning from them i'll never eat that crap Fat crap again I think they sold me spoiled burnt ends gross

Hands down best brisket sandwich I have ever had! They make their own BBQ sauces that are so delicious!! Some of the best smoked brisket and bbq sauce I've ever had. Cornbread was good! Mac and cheese was alright it needs some more flavor or breadcrumbs. 5/5 overall and really friendly service!! read more

Fat Cap - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

the food is delicious ! had to take a pause after the first bite just to take it in on top of how amazing it tasted, the service was (chefs kiss) unmatched. we ordered to go & got back home and realized the box we thought contained our rib tips was actually just sauces , so i called to see if we would be able to come back later when we went out again to grab a refund - not only did he remember who i was but also told me when we came back for the refund that we would get some rib tips too. got there, and he recognized us again, immediately got to work on getting us the refund and rib tips, an extra bit of brisket , and sent us on our way! i'm pretty sure the guy helping us was the owner, he gave the vibe. whoever it was, he was so kind, so helpful, apologetic, and makes some fan-fxxxing-tasting meats. definitely gonna be back here at least once a week read more

Food is great. The male owner will ask questions and take care of you. His wife is okay but doesn't go out of her way for anything. Oh I forgot to say. The credit card or debt card machine asks for a tip. I was at four stars now I'll probably go down to two or three. Why do places shame you into tipping them for just putting food in box. I wasn't there for two minutes before they were taking my money and machine asking for a 15 percent tip min. read more

Wonderful food I can't express how good their brisket is and my wife raves about the turkey. . The people were nice. We will use them for our catering. read more

Apparently they serve people that skip the line and ignore you mid order. Lost a customer. Mission BBQ came in clutch, much better service. Suggest looking them up if you don't want to get skipped up read more

The pork was very flavorful on its own but I love that you could try every sauce on it. Comes with bread. Service is always extremely friendly here and quick. Meat is chopped right in front of you so you know it's fresh. Casual picnic vibes inside and out. read more

Fat Cap - 1/2 lb. Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

We wanted a quick and budget friendly dinner, I saw this place sells the meat by the half pound. Decided we would get a pound of pulled pork and figure out something to do with it. When I picked up, the smells were amazing. The staff was friendly. I couldn't leave the parking lot without trying a bite of the pork. AMAZING. Very Smokey, the crust was delicious and the meat was tender. We got home, cooked some quick mac n cheese, threw the pork on top of it with bbq and man was it delicious. Threw some onion in it, and put it all on top of the bread they give you. The meat was still tender, hot, and juicy by the time we got home and cooked the mac. It was so good, it was very budget friendly, and I will absolutely be back many more times. Highly suggest! read more

The BBQ is legit, I recommend the pulled pork and the dry brisket. The folks that work there have always been pleasant. I usually get my food to go, since this is one of my go-to places for when I'm working. read more

Early Saturday afternoon stop here for BBQ was well worth it! The man and woman working were very friendly with us. They had burnt ends as today's special which were fabulous. Our party of 3 also got a pulled pork and a brisket sandwich which were staked with meat and delicious. 2 side orders of fries were more than enough. 5 stars from us and we will be back when visiting the area. read more

Food is amazing, I come to South bend to visit my boyfriend from California and he brought me to fat cap! Food was hands down the best bbq I've ever had (and I've had a lot) the people working there are very nice and outgoing . Got a pulled pork & chicken sandwich (chicken was was so dang good) read more

Best brisket in the area! Food is always great. People are always friendly and helpful.

When it comes to BBQ, especially good BBQ most people think of the southern states. Which is why I am somewhat sketchy to venture to different BBQ establishments in Michiana. I am selective and have reasonable but somewhat steep expectations for good BBQ. When I rate BBQ, I rate more so on authenticity pertaining to taste, cooking methods, quality of meat, and seasonings . Usually not factoring the atmosphere of different BBQ joints since many of them are routinely the no-frills types. Yet there was one day, when I had a BBQ craving. Just wanting some comfort food and decided to try Fat Cap out. Fat Cap has both a drive-through as well as indoor dinning, with their dine-in option still being available. Which I have yet to do. Now when it comes to BBQ, I'm a tips kinda girl, over ribs any day. In the recent past especially when I visited for the first time, I viewed their menu, and they have a pretty decent selection. From ribs and tips, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled chicken, mac'n cheese, corn bread and their cake called dirt cake and so on. They also have flexible options for ordering such as a person can order ribs/meat only or a typical meal with a side. Which I like because many BBQ establishments require ordering an entire meal if you want their BBQ. Thus far I've mainly ordered just their tips to-go. Surprisingly, when I opened up my to-go box I was somewhat disappointed, because of the meager amount of BBQ I received. Typically, many BBQ restaurants especially mom-and-pop one's, give generous BBQ portions. Giving you nearly the whole rib cage of the animal for your meal. On the flip side though, the tradeoff with their portion size is their BBQ definitely ranks high on taste! Later when I ate some, the meat had the perfect texture and was moist, tender and I could taste the meat's juice in my mouth. Importantly the main aspect that really impressed me is their hot and wet option, even though their BBQ is singularly labeled as just BBQ. What I mean by this is in the South (being the prized home of BBQ) many restaurants offer either a dry-rubbed BBQ (with seasonings only and no sauce) and/or wet BBQ version with sauce. I thought I'd never see the day when a northern restaurant would have the dry version. And now I finally have!! Only at Fat Cap's their wet version is their dry BBQ with just sauce added. So, if you want dry BBQ ask for no sauce or have it on the side. But in my opinion both versions taste great, being a little better without sauce! So, I was very pleased with Fat Cap's BBQ, with my only hang up their lack of generosity with their portions of BBQ. Due to their portions, even though I venture here from time to time, I also frequent other BBQ joints to switch it up. Being why I deducted them a star, although Fat Cap's serves delicious BBQ. read more

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Not sure if they are making up random prices, but it is way more expensive than other bbq joints.

Amazing bbq and the best service. We were visiting South Bend and needed to try mid western bbq. We pretty much tried everything on the menu, all was delicious. The owner was there to explain the different types of bbq sauces and to make us all feel welcome. This was our favorite meal on our trip. read more

I will get right to the point.....I ordered brisket and baked beans. The brisket was tasty and the flavor profile was good. Although, I take away points because it was fatty!! Lots of fat on my brisket. The beans flavor was good with some chunks of meat in it. I don't think the beans where cooked long enough cause they were still a little tough. If they improve, they could do really well being in that location. read more

Fat Cap - Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Great bbq and service. The smoke on the pulled pork makes you feel like you're in a Texas bbq pit.

Solid food, great service, and friendly staff!! Pulled pork was moist and full of flavor as was the sliced brisket. Collard greens were on point. They were crisp and had great flavor as well. Great variety of sauces to accompany the meal. Excellent stop through!! read more

I walked past this place several times and I couldn't tell if they were open or closed. There's a railing around the front of the building that makes it awkward to get in. The meats are displayed in the front under a heat lamp instead of a warmer. I had the chopped brisket and potato salad. My potato salad was sat at the counter without the lid on as other customers were at the counter. The girl taking the order reminded me of a angry cheerleader bully's the other teammates. All and all my experience was mediocre at best. read more

Seriously some of the best barbecue I've ever had. I've lived in several different states and visited several more, always on the lookout for good barbecue, and Fat Cap nailed it! Also super friendly, fast, and reasonably priced read more

Awesome classic BBQ! Brisket, spare ribs and Mac and cheese were awesome! Can't wait to try some other meats! read more

Fat Cap - ribs and macaroni and cheese on a tray - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Great smoky smell outside. I ordered a pound of ribs, potato salad, baked beans and a drink. $26 A lot overpriced. The sides are too large for one person....could be good, but I'm flying in a jet plane... The ribs are pre cooked and served dry, with 4 sauces available. Ribs = 7 out of 10 Baked beans = 1 out of 10 Potato salad = 7 out of 10 Sauces ..... let's talk about the sauces... 1. Kansas City (Red) = 4 out of 10 2. South Carolina (Mustard and Vinegar) = 2 out of 10 3. Alabama (White, horseradish) = 6 out of 10 4. North Carolina (Vinegar) = 1 out of 10 No WOW factor.........until Mix KC Red and ALA Horseradish and you get a sauce 9 out of 10. Worth the trip to try this sauce fusion. read more

Fat Cap - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Passing through and looking for some BBQ. The food was great, nice portions, and the drive-thru chick was polite and hawt. I will definitely come back should I be in the area again. read more

I visited Fat Cap a second time. Service was friendlier, but I am goi g to stay at 3 stars. I orderded a lb of ribs, 1/2 lb of tips and potato salad. Abour half mu ribs were very very dry and charred. The rib tips could have used another hour in the smoker and the porato salad was diffeeent...no celery and while it was good....it was definitely not the potato salad I experienced the first time. I did take home a cup of each sauce and 3 of them were outstanding. The KC bbq was what most people are faniliae with around here...sweet...tomato based w a little smokiness. The N Carolina was a mustardy and vinegary spicy delight. Fat cap doesnt hold back on flavor here. The south carolina sauce was orange and more chili vinegary and my least favorite. So 3 stars again Fat Cap...you have yet to wow me. read more

Fat Cap - Fat cap ...take 2 - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

This is the real deal, y'all: Incredible sauces, thick and sweet cornbread, and the pulled pork was perfect. The ladies behind the counter were nice, and the inside was very cozy. And all for 12 dollars! It filled me up and made my day. read more

Super delicious! Came in after a ND game and were served quickly and the food was delicious! Excellent portion sizes and great variety. Pulled pork was perfectly prepared. Can't wait to come back to South Bend again to go back! read more

Food was really good. Corn bread was fabulous. Great service. Small-ish restaurant so I don't recommend for large parties though unless you do takeout. Would definitely go back. read more