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 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

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

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

$11.50 each for Two brisket sandwiches-nice flavor, a little tough, a little too much fat. Nice char and right size pieces to eat in a sandwich. It was an early dinner and to quote my son "$5 for coleslaw is crazy" Maybe include a small portion of a side to finish the meal? It was tasty but we were both still hungry. read more

Stopped here today for a early dinner. Wanted the brisket but it was sold out so I got the pork ribs and pickled veggies. Majorly disappointed. The ribs were tough as heck. They clearly needed another couple hours in the smoker. Maybe it's personal preference but I like my ribs damn near fall off the bone tender. I had to gnaw on them extensively and even then all told I probably left 1/8 lb on the bone I couldn't get off. The rub they use is very tasty but the toughness over shadowed everything. Pickled veggies were very tasty and refreshing change in side options. However they were 60-70% and I'm not a big fan of celery so this was disappointing. The cauliflower, carrots, red pepper, and onions that I did have were delicious. My meal with a drink cost me $26 dollars. Pricey for sure but good bbq is usually worth it. Given the toughness of the ribs this was definitely not worth what I paid. I had very high hopes given the reputation of Prized Pig. As you can see in my photo a lot of meat was left on the bone. read more

Fat Cap - 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

Absolutely delicious. Literally every side, from the Mac n Cheese to the Potato Salad, absolutely freaking delicious. The ribs are unbelievable. The pulled pork sandwich is unbelievable. The corn bread is amazing. Just great food. read more

We saw an ad about Fat Cap's on TV and knew we had to try it out by what we saw! It didn't disappoint one bit! The food at Fat Cap's is truly amazing! We had the pulled pork sandwiches and a couple of sides. The pulled pork was smoky and mouth watering. The sides were a perfect complement to the meal. The service is quick and responsive and the owner is very personable! We will definitely be going back for more in the future! read more

Great service. Fabulous flavors. Reasonably priced. We love stopping here on our trips to south bend.

Some friends wanted to try this place and I am glad I did. The food was very good / my only complaint was I thought the sides were too high. read more

Fat Cap - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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In town for baseball tourney and wanted something better than chain or fast food. I will say, Fat Cap was as my wife said, "unbelievably good ". The brisket may have been the best I've had. Found that out after I placed my order for pulled pork sandwich and then was offered a sample.... Ridiculously tender and flavorful. Pulled pork sandwich was money. Generous amount of pork, slice of pork belly, topped with fried onions and Kansas City BBQ sauce. Well done and highly recommended! read more

Fat Cap - Pulled Pork Sandwich and MAC n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

The barbecue here is just as good, if not better than anything you can find down in Texas. My favorite so far is the brisket which is always tender, juicy, smoky, and has a nice layer of bark. When you go to order, the cooked meats are on display and you tell the chef what you would like. The chef carves and weighs the meat right in front of you. You can even specify where you would like the cut. If you have had good BBQ before then you will instantly recognize the quality of meat that is served here. read more

Fat Cap - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Perfect brisket. The best in the area hands down - the negative reviews of this place are all over 2 years old. I went there today to show a European friend what real brisket should taste like and it didn't disappoint! Sliced right in front of us - melted in the mouth, incredibly juicy! read more

The meat was cold. The portion were small. 6 piece barbecue tips for 8.99 was pathetic. Don't go there!!! I should should had went to Frankie's Barbecue! read more

Wow, simply just wow. Service was friendly, food was amazeballs!!! I got the Brisket sandwitch. The bread was fresh and toppings we're perfect. But the meat...... Wow that is what I dream of when I think BBQ heaven. Wow, simply wow. I feel blessed to have partaken in this experience of BBQ nirvana.... I highly recommend this place read more

Real bbq. No fuss and reasonably priced. Loved the sides. We ordered 4 and shared. Ribs were great

Best brisket around! Amazing flavor. Their pulled pork is really good as well. The staff is extremely friendly!

Fat Cap! My one true love! What happened to you?!? And what the hell is with good bbq in this area? Did a witch put a curse on it? Once a jewel in the crown of the South Bend culinary scene, Fat Cap had the best bbq for miles. On a recent visit, though, I felt like I had stepped into the Upside Down. Brisket had obviously been frozen, the ribs were dry to the bone, and the chicken wasn't much better. Even the coleslaw was bitter! When they first opened, the line went out the door, and for good reason, but on my last visit there wasn't a single soul in sight. I used to tell everyone to go here, but my heart is now broken. Come back my love! read more

Three strikes you're out!!!!! FC had some of the best bbq in SBend b4 cv19. Evidently the owner has lost all his key people to start their own places in town, some are pretty good, and I have tried three times to get fresh bbq and three times have received dried out, overcooked, yesterday's leftovers. Nothing is fresh anymore and they must be selling instead of throwing away yesteradys meat. You know what the food poisoning bbq burps are? You burp bad bbq for the next 8 hrs after eating it ....... Three times I have tried and every time its been horrible and dried out like yesterday's leftovers. They either need to cook less or sell more and right now they arent selling much at all. Burp.....BUrp...... BURPPP ....... there goes some FatCap.... AGAIN!!!! read more

The new owner is fantastic and really helped us out for a fundraiser.. food is yummy , highly recommend

Went for lunch the other day and it was fantastic! There were a lot of options including tips, pork belly, chicken and I had the spare ribs. They can do sandwiches and everything is available by the 1/2 lb. (they weigh it out in front of you and usually heap way more than a 1/2 lb.) They give it to you without sauce so you can choose one of their 4-5 different sauces (North Carolina, South Carolina, spicy, etc) and they have pretty decent sides. I got the max&cheese which was good. The only thing I wish they had on the menu that they don't: French fries. This place was very clean, the staff was friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I will be back and I suggest you try it as well read more

Saturday afternoon stopped by Fat Caps for the drive up. Very friendly and helpful sales person. We talked about the menu in great detail. Ordered a pound of beef brisket, very robust smoke flavoring and the meat melted in your mouth. Ordered a half pound of the pork belly, incredibly juicy with a great Smokey taste. The side consisted of the "Mac and Cheese" tasty, Cole slaw very fresh. I will differently plan another trip to this place of smoke meats. read more

Fat Cap - a menu on a blackboard - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Excellent Smoked Meats the smoked chicken wings were excellent also. New owners and they are very nice. They're always iwilling to help you out if you need anything. Yes they have tables in there. If you would like to stay and eat cafeteria style that's good too. Clean new equipment, they are doing much better than the last guy that was there I would recommend this place highly. read more

Everytime the bbq is delicious. The customer service is warm and friendly. Love the Burnt Ends with the Louisiana BBQ sauce. But the Pulled Pork Sandwich with its crunchy onion topping is also a fan favorite In our house. The CORNBREAD. A MUST. The Coleslaw is tangy and fresh and perfect. read more

Great brisket and andouille. There were several good sauces as well. The employees were very friendly.

Drove over an hour to get here as website and Yelp stated open to find out that they are not. Even the sign on the drive through and front door say they are open. What a waste of time and gas. If you aren't open you should update your information. read more

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Passing through South Bend and stopped here to avoid fast food chains. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the food, DELICIOUS! Don't sleep on the ribs here. Loved the multiple BBQ sauces offered, especially the Kansas City. read more

Basic... dry brisket overcooked room temp no warming Lamps I've had Texas brisket I've made Texas brisket word of advice wrap meats help to keep my juices and an edible temp and place in warmer don't leave setting out..also a little overpriced. read more

Good meat, Mediocre sauces Honestly, I could go there, get the pulled pork, and not need to get any BBQ sauce. That being said, I am a "dipper" and love to use sauces. The BBQ sauces aren't quite my cup of tea- I like thicker, sweet sauces. I found that if I mix the Kansas City with South Carolina, I get a decent sauce together. The side dishes are pretty good- I love the baked beans. The mac&cheese was a little bland, but not terrible. Overall, if you need some smoked meat, give the place a shot. It's one of the best we have in the area. read more

We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, chopped brisket, and 1/2lb pulled pork. Side of elote, Mac and cheese, baked beans and pickled veggies. By far one of the best meals we have had in awhile. Everything was delicious. We tried the north and South Carolina sauces and the Kansas City. All were very good. Our only small complaint is we ordered to go and the Mac and cheese by the time we got home was cooled. Everything else was hot, fresh and so good! Can't wait to return. Would have taken a picture but we were so excited to try everything we forgot. read more

Very good bbq and I eat/love a lot of bbq! The have a few sauces to pick from and a handful of sides. Their corn was a bit boring, but everything else was solid. read more

Stopped in a little after "lunch". Easy access from the turnpike. Quick and friendly service upon arrival. I got the rib tips and brisket. I should have requested lean cut as that is my preference, but the cut I was given was 50% straight fat. The editable part of the brisket had almost no smoke flavor, hard pass for $14. The rib tips on the other hand were bursting with flavor and worth getting off the highway for. Tried the elote corn and Mac and cheese and both were quality but not really unique. Sauces have a good variety and flavor. Overall better than average bbq, skip the brisket. read more

Apparently, this place is really popular because the night before, they had sold out of barbeque completely. Also, something to note: The typical barbeque place is super messy, but here, it's actually very clean. I got the pork belly, brisket, chicken, rib tips, and a side of mac & cheese. The pork belly was extremely tender, and also had a lot of smokey flavor. The brisket was okay. It also had good smokey flavor but wasn't as moist as I would like it. The chicken was decent as well. The skin had a good crunch and was seasoned well. The rib tips were my second favorite. They were tender, and bite size. The mac and cheese wasn't too soggy, and very creamy. I really enjoyed eating here and I highly recommend this place. read more

Went here looking for good BBQ and they have it, the Pulled Pork sandwich was one of the best I've ever had, also had the riblets, very good and reasonably priced. Will go back! read more

Had the beef brisket which was tender and juicy. The smoke ring on it was perfect! Great taste, it was like having a bbq picnic inside! read more

Fat Cap - Wall menu! - Barbeque Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Very good brisket and fairly priced.. love the different sauces as well . Really glad to have a good bbq joint near downtown SB. My only complaint is that the sides are way too pricey .. they're good , but paying almost half of what a half lb of brisket costs for a side, I won't get sides there anymore.. Good luck and hope this place does well, I will be back ! read more