We love everything we have ever tried at Hickory Hut . Our favorite is the brisket sandwich with baked beans ! Frosted brownies for dessert. We carry it out and warm it up for dinner that evening. Delicious! Hickory Hut ! read more

Overall, it was a great meal. Service was very friendly, and food was delivered quickly. The only issue that I had was that the brisket was chopped and traditionally it should always be served slices. I would recommend and would come back. read more

I came here with the Smokey Hills Audubon Society and I left full with leftover food for another meal. I ordered the burnt end sandwich which was packed with flavor and had a juicy texture. The bread was a level up from normal sandwich, being tastier, smoother, and more firm in a good way. The fries were crispy and absolutely delicious. The inner vibe was super fun, they had lots of historical signs, and pictures of Salina which were very cool to look at. The person at the counter was pretty rushy but the food was too good to care. read more

Hickory Hut - Condiments - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

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Great experience! As soon as you get out of your car you can smell the delicious scent of BBQ. They have a large selection of menu options. Friendly staff! I bought a junior pork sandwich with a side of beans. The pork was tender and great flavors. The side of beans had pieces of sausage in it that was wonderful. I was with a group and all of our food was quickly brought out after ordering hot and fresh. Everyone had plenty to eat with some to take home and enjoy the next day. read more

Unfortunately nothing good to say about Hickory Hut. Dingy dining room, dated and dark. Uncomfortable and worn benches. Uninterested and rough staff. Basically tossed our food near us on the table. And the food. Really bad. Brisket was a chopped up over-sauced bland mass. Literally not brisket. More like chopped beef. Pulled pork was weird and had the texture of refried beans. Cole slaw was dry and served in a container that looked like it had just come from the supermarket. Baked potato was ok, but pretty greasy. No idea how this place has 4.5 stars. read more

Hickory Hut - Baked potato - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

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Good food, nice people. The area around the place looks run down and kinda sketchy. The default sauce has I think, way too much sugar, but the brisket is smoked well, and has a lot of flavor. The buns hold up great and they have a bucket of crunchy pickle spears you can just got more of when you feel like it. Looking at what's around if you are coming off of 70, I think this place is definitely one of the better options and worth stopping into. read more

Hickory Hut - Brisket Sandwich & Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

Always friendly service! The restaurant has some great memorabilia on the walls and it is kept up clean for its age. Food was delicious, and even though I ordered 1/2 a potato, they brought me a whole one and said they messed up. Took the other half home with me! Good people and place! read more

Hickory Hut - Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

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What an outstanding place to have BBQ while traveling on business. My team in Salina suggested this place for lunch. Luckily we went after the lunch rush. Not knowing when the best time to go we went at 1230, still a great time since there were good choices to choose from. Typically with good BBQ places they run out. Obviously they didn't run out on the choices we made. The service was great and the staff very friendly. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! I choose the two meat platter, brisket & pulled pork. My two sides were baked beans & potato salad. I must admit the beans were outstanding. The potato was worthy as well. Both meats were smoked perfectly! I tried two different BBQ sauces I loved them both. I did not try the Spicy version. I'm not sure if my travels will take me back through Salina but I'd definitely eat here again! The restaurant had a nice vibe to it and it felt like a place you'd be very comfortable eating at! read more

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My father in law was raving about this place so we had to try it out. We're in town from California for my brother in law's graduation and we grabbed some food here to celebrate after! We ordered the Family Feast and a whole chicken which was enough to feed all 8 of us! Everything was so so so good!!! It definitely satisfied my bbq craving. The pork ribs, chicken, and sausages were cooked really well but my favorite was the sliced meat! Idk if it was pork or beef but it was very tender and everything just came together as I put extra bbq sauce over everything. Oh let me not forget about the baked beans! That was my favorite side, along with the coleslaw and potato salad. Yum!!! Aside from the good food, service was fast and our order was ready within 15 minutes. read more

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Not a bad place for bbq. Expecting brisket but settled for pulled pork which wasn't bad. Good flavor but not the best in Kansas.

Solid BBQ for Salina. I'm a bit biased and spoiled having lived in KC for a decade, so that's the only reason for the 4 stars.

Everything is always so tasty and flavorful. Locally owned and operated as well! Love the drive thru.

Real smoked all the way ribs and they were actually tender. The moist brisket is tender too. Order the wedge potatoes, they are a deep fried baked potato with a side of dipping sauce. Also order the sweet baked beans. You'll need to make a trip to the comdiments bar for onions, dill or sour pickles to offset the sweetness from the beans. Potato salad was okay too. Sauce on table is good and sweet. We didn't try the intense sauce. Service is hopping (constantly busy) and friendly. Place is clean and has nice decor. read more

We had the burnt ends and beans. The burnt ends are tough and full of gristle. I had to spit it out. The beans are ok. I was told this was the best in town. The meat was hard to chew, so hard that I saw someone else using a pocket knife to cut his food because the plastic fork would not stand up. I was told it might be a bad day, but if the food is bad, just don't serve it. I don't think we will be back. read more

Absolutely the best barbecue around. Is a very nice restaurant with a great staff. Prices are great. This is about our 10th time eating here! read more

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WARNING DON'T WEAR WHITE...My hubby had BBQ sauce everywhere! The restaurant is located very close to the US81S exit. The it also has a drive-thru. This was our first time visiting, so we ordered in-store. The inside of the shop smells very good, and there is a fragrant smell of smoke. Reminded me of camping. You order at the cash register inside the store, and the ordered items are brought to your table later. Hubby had the ribs which were very fragrant and thick, and the sauce was not too sweet. I had the sides and was a happy camper! Win win! The service was also super fast and friendly. read more

Hickory Hut - a variety of food items - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

This place is a MUST stop. Food and service is amazing. This is the absolute best BBQ I have ever had.

Great local place with lots of ambience. Food was great, portions large, and reasonably priced. Everything you want from a restaurant. read more

Hickory Hut - Sweetest lady in the world (and the menu) - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

Price was normal for a BBQ place for myself and another person was around $36. Good food but I wish there was a little more brisket on my burger but overall very pleased with my visit. The food came out very fast and all other sides (onions and such) are at a self serve type of area. The lady behind the counter when ordering was very sweet and helpful with the menu. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through! read more

Hickory Hut - Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

Stopped in for lunch on my way through town. Ordered the burnt ends sandwich, with baked beans, and fries. Order at counter service. Food delivered within a few minutes. Sandwich was good. The burnt ends were flat and pulled apart more than I am used to but still very good. Beans were tasty and had sausage mixed in. Fries and BBQ sauce average. Prices are fair. I loved the help yourself pickle and jalapeño stand. read more

Hickory Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

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Found this place on our road trip and it was delicious! It was so cute inside and the food was good! Definitely recommend if you are passing through! read more

Hickory Hut - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

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Linda made the place. We were out towners and she treated us like we were family. Super quick really good food. I had a junior pulled pork sandwich and it filled me up. Their baked beans were really good, the coleslaw could've been better, but I still ate it. I loved that they gave out free slices of pickles (and you can take as many as you'd like) The place is cute and quaint, you sit yourself, after you order up at the counter. It seems like a lot of places here don't open till like 11a, Unless it's specifically breakfast. read more

Hickory Hut - Junior pulled pork sandwich (gone) + side of coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

Staying a night in Salina, KS so thought we'd try some local bbq and the lady at the Quality Inn recommended it Ordered half a rack of ribs, baked beans, sweet potato fries, and sausage. The ribs was awesome and the intense sauce was a great match The baked beans was on the sweet side, I like it sweet; so, this suits me fine read more

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We've went there several times. Food was out of this world some of the better barbecue. We really enjoyed it. Gone back again great service and clean and clean place. read more

As Kansas is known nationwide for the best ribs and this place was off the I-70 we decided to have a late lunch/early dinner before heading west to Colorado. This was an emotional experience as the ribs and also sausages were SO GOOD. We ended up buying more to go for "on the road emergency use". The restaurant itself is basic but the walls are plastered with fantastic old pictures - the staff is unmistakably Kansan, a bit distant but they definitely get the job done without a hitch.... no BS. read more

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What a great find! The bbq was very good. We had the brisket and rib dinner with baked beans and potato wedges as sides. The dinner also came with a huge slice of TX toast. We did order 2 extra rib bones. The meal also came with a drink. Altogether $30. The fixings like jalapeños, pickles and onions were available. So first the ribs. The 2 extra bones we ordered actually came with 3 bones which was really nice. The smoke flavor was very good and the sauce was sweet and savory. The brisket was so tender and juicy. We put a little sauce on it but honestly it didn't really need it. The potato wedges were amazing: crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The flavor on the outside was just right. They gave us this little cup of a creamy mayo based sauce that put them over the top. The baked beans were too sweet for my taste but they were loaded, seriously loaded with slices of smoked sausage. The TX toast was just the right think to sop up all the deliciousness. I would definitely recommend. For $15 each (we split the meal and extra ribs! It was a bargain! Customer service was excellent! This place is welcoming and yummy! read more

Place is packed so I'll give them that. Otherwise, ribs were ok(a little tough and fatty) and sausage/pulled pork are avg at best....not much flavor. Probably liked the beans the most and Texas toast. It's a neat little bbq joint with a friendly staff which is a plus. From KC and would not be in my top 10...not even close!! read more

Traveling through Kansas we stopped in Salina. Made a decision to go to Hickory Hut for dinner. The foods was fantastic! We got the brisket sandwich with their potato salad. It was all awesome. Everything was seasoned perfectly. Very friendly staff also. We will definitely go again when we're in Salina KS. read more

I don't think I'm a snob when it comes to BBQ, but Hickory Hut wasn't it. I got a number 3, which for people who haven't eaten here are lucky. It was a sausage and bun with two sides and a drink. I ordered potato salad with it, and beans. And a small order of wedges. The only thing I was able to eat was the potato salad. That sausage tasted like chemicals, the beans are a runny soup, and the wedges, wow... the place was also way too crowded. read more

Hickory Hut - The sausage tasted so gross, like chemically. And those potato wedges. . - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

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I love hickory hut with my entire heart. My dad and I make special trips across Kansas for this place. I tell people all the time that I want Hickory Hut to cater my entire life. Wedding. First born child. Funeral. I want it all. They NEVER disappoint. I will stand ten toes down on my opinion that this is the absolute best bbq you will ever have! read more

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Good food. Wish there was more in terms of veg/salad, but that's not the kind of place this is. Try the loaded potatoes.

I love this place. We try to stop here when traveling through Kansas. Best barbecue around. Family run restaurant. Modest prices with a great variety in a pleasant environment read more

We got the family package takeout. They included plenty, all food and barbecue sauce for 4 people. The meats were super tender and well cooked. Slaw and potato salad were both excellent. And there was enough left over for another meal easily. read more

We enjoyed all the delicious food Bathroom had great toilet paper and very nice hand soap The background music was very nice Great service too Was a great experience read more

We were passing Salina at supper time, and we like to eat local whenever possible. This place showed up on yelp, so we headed down from I-70. Fast friendly service and great food. We both got the 1/2 smoked chicken meal, and tried baked beans and potato salad. Everything was yummy. The decor was a fun mix of nostalgia and local. We would definitely recommend and visit again when in the area. read more

You order at the counter & self service for your drinks. Food Service was quick, and delicious! Hubby and I both ordered the rib dinner with baked beans & creamy coleslaw. read more

Voted #1 in Salina, KS. I can see why. The service was spot on, friendly, and welcoming. Ordered the two meat plate with brisket and pulled pork. Well smoked, seasoned, and was delicious. The coleslaw was very good and the fries were the kind that leaves the wax feel in your mouth. Not my favorite. A great little stop on a long day driving across Kansas. read more

Hickory Hut - pulled pork sandwich with fries and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Salina, Kansas

My usual go-to is Mexican but wanted to suggest something that I knew my husband would like - so picked BBQ. Now I have to say that I would pick this one again - FOR ME :) I picked the beef sandwich. The bun was warm and the meat was excellent! Probably the best bbq sandwich I have ever had. I read the reviews on the sides so ordered the coleslaw and the potato salad. Their coleslaw was probably the best I have had. It didn't have the string vinegar taste like some do. It was straight cabbage, not mixed veggies. Anyway, the sauce was great. The potato salad was good but not my absolute favorite. We are traveling out of state but I will remember this place next time we come to Salina! Husband ordered the two meat meal - brisket and sausage. Coleslaw and beans. He said it was definitely worth it. Service was fast and friendly. We sat next to a large family group enjoying their meal. They offer family meal options (family style) that work great with a family. Loved all the old movie information and pictures on the walls. read more

Food was just ok... They did give us huge portions, though! Service was very friendly. read more

We like to seek new foodventures on our trips to and fro. I'm not sure we can resist a return to Hickory Hut, though. We were just passing through and tired after a long day. We were pretty unmoved as we looked around online for dinner options, but something about Hickory Hut perked our ears. It's been a while since we had barbecue that I'd called exciting and this beat that. Next time, that food wouldn't make it back to the hotel. It was fiercely wonderful. They have a "secret sauce". Most of the time when I hear that it's a red flag for someone who can't offer refined flavors and slaps one note on everything. That wasn't the case here. It was used perfectly and applied to meld with everything. Portion control for the stuff on top of the sandwiches was nice. We were actually impressed with the way we got just messy enough without hitting ridiculous. From the outside, it looks rather uninspiring. We fought with a tiny parking lot and realized there was no parking around the corner due to dedicated drive-thru space. Walked inside and got hit with the best smells and a rustic-looking open dining room with loads of history and character on the walls. It was easy enough to swing back around and park. When we got to the counter, we had some deciding to do -being newbies to the experience. The worker there was helpful and kind. We ended up with a Texas stacker and a slammer (both combos). We only had to wait for a few minutes for fresh food which they packed very thoughtfully for our to-go order. read more