A fabulous experience!!! I just loved this restaurant! The folks here are amazing! Miguel there was really friendly and the folks in the kitchen were so good! They even gave us free tacos! The food was amazing, even better than BBQ restaurants at Texas! The meat tasted great!!! read more

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The food was outstanding The staff and service was great We will definitely be coming back here. read more

Great Food.... Great Prices Very Friendly Staff. Traveled 2.5 hours for this place. Indoor/ outdoor seating. Great atmosphere read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Best burger in the state of Connecticut . Great service , tried the rice for the first time. Not very good. read more

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First time coming here. We opted to sit outside at the picnic tables on such a nice day. Ordering was quick and bad service was as well We ordered the pulled pork plate with a side of Mac and cheese and also the baby back ribs plate with a side of coleslaw and cornbread. The food was very good! The pulled pork had NO fat and was very delicious, savory and tender. The baby back ribs fell right off the bone. Both Meats were very savory and delectable. The Mac and cheese had a peppery taste, which was something new and the coleslaw had a nice balance. Not too vinegary and not too creamy and the cornbread was just the right balance of sweet and salty. We also ordered the Blackberry Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita (Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila, Fresh Muddled Blackberries, Cointreau, Lime Juice, & Club Soda). The jalapeño was very overpowering and I didn't get much of the other flavors. read more

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FINALLY made our way out here! It definitely lived up to our expectations. This is legit BBQ with some additional fun BBQ menu items to keep it fresh. It was very quiet besides some takeout orders while we were there. They have a very large outdoor area with tons of picnic tables (it is gravel, just FYI) as well as an interior with a small bar and maybe 10? high tops. There are 4 booths in the far back as well. It is counter service, but they bring the food to you. The fella taking our order was super friendly and accommodating, and my husband had some nice chats with the pit master who was happy to share some info about their cooking process. I wanted to sample a spread that included a variety of their smoked meats and sides, so we shared 2 meat platters that come with 1/3 lb meat and a choice of side - we got brisket, turkey, collards, and Mac and cheese- we tried a link of jalapeño cheddar sausage, and also a loaded tots special that had some cheeses, hunks of pulled pork, jalapeños, and aioli. Everything was fabulous! The brisket was tender and juicy, and the fat was perfectly rendered. Smoked Turkey is often a sleeper on BBQ menus, and theirs was no different. The skin was rendered and crisp, not rubbery at all, and the meat was tender and not hammy as some less expertly smoked poultry can be. The sides were great too! The collards were soooo flavorful and a little spicy, and their Mac and cheese is 100x more flavorful than the average BBQ joint. A little garlic and what tasted like a blend of cheeses in a bechamel. I really enjoyed the grind on the sausage. It was a coarse grind which gave it great texture, and the casing was crisp. Tots were crispy and loaded with big hunks of pulled pork that included some bark. A++ Yes, BBQ is expensive and it's not a white tablecloth event. But you're purchasing a product made of meat which is already expensive, that for many cuts has been cooked for 20 hours at a weight loss of 40%. It literally can't be cheaper and I don't think you should hold that against any BBQ joint. read more

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YES YES YES! waterbury may be quite the wasteland but you would never believe this amazing barbecue joint would be from here. I prefer them over hoodoo browns and bears smokehouse any damn day of the week. I first discovered them through a food truck when my dad and I went to the new england brewery and tried their burgers! We've been eating there since. They have your typical barbecue cuisine but every once in awhile they have great specials! I go here every Sunday before I head to the roller rink. Service is friendly, Cozy vibes. It doesnt feel like you're in dumpy waterbury. It's hard to choose a favorite, and Ive yet to find something I didnt like! Their catering is also great. The brisket is tender and their turkey is amazing and I hate turkey! 4 stars however, because of the tall prices. The somewhat small portions do not justify it unless its catering. Because of the recent water main breaks, thomaston ave is closed so you would have to park at the plaza around the corner and then walk which can be bothersome. I hope that can be resolved soon. This place could be the beginning of what could bring waterbury back to the brass city it once was! Dont miss it! read more

Got some good bbq food here recently. Enjoyed the pulled pork and ribs. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Restaurant was clean. Prices were fair. Also they have a really cute outside dining area. read more

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Pork burnt ends and brisket platter were juicy, tender and delicious. Counter service was quick with a draft beer poured immediately with my order. Atmosphere was a fancy version of roadside BBQ places all over the south. Sides were yummy, garlicky mashed taters and crispy brussel sprouts. The yard of picnic tables was filled with the pleasant aroma of slow cooked meats. All the thumbs up, it was great. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Patio next to the smoke show. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Not a fan of dry rub smoking. Ribs were very dry, little taste. The bbq rice was 5 star as was the cornbread. Pleasant service, quick. Plenty of parking. read more

My sister and I tried to go here a few wks ago but when we realized they close at 8pm, we knew we wouldn't make it. So when we happened to be in the area, we jumped at the opportunity to dine in. As we pulled up in the evening, we can see patio lights, looks like an inviting place to sit weather permitting. Lisa took our order at the front counter and brought our items to our table. We tried beef brisket, Mac and cheese, collard greens, and banana pudding. The brisket was perfectly juicy and tender. I usually like a cheese pull and crispy top coating on Mac and cheese, but this creamy one was equally delicious without it. These were the best collard greens I'd ever had. With pickled red teardrop peppers and shreds of beef. The banana pudding was lacking, ever since I tried Magnolia's, it's hard for me to enjoy pudding skimpy on the banana. I'd definitely come again. read more

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Absolutely fantastic BBQ spot. This is the type of place where every piece of the meal is going to be REALLY good- protein and sides. We ended up here on a whim after visiting a museum in Waterbury. What a pleasant surprise. And we'll be back! I really want to go back to try the pulled pork and the pulled chicken. Staff was fantastic, seating inside was cozy. read more

Hindsight BBQ - TEXAS TRINITY (Feeds 1-2) +side of Mexican elote creamed corn and corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

If anyone was ever in doubt that Connecticut can cook up a true Southern BBQ, look no further than Hindsight BBQ! Honestly, my visit today came because I needed to hit up a favorite eatery of mine after finding out my favorite taco place in the state just closed down. I needed my Hindsight BBQ to pull me through and give me that good ole sweet-lovin' BBQ, and once again it delivered with flying colors! You can actually smell that good ole Southern cooking before you even get to the property, so you know something wild proper is coming from this joint! Upon coming inside, it is like entering any good BBQ joint down in the South, and you definitely get that Southern flair from the employees too. This place was rated "Top BBQ Joint Outside Of Texas" by Texas Monthly, and every time I've ordered from here, I tasted why. That award was well-chosen here. I've even seen the pit masters do their thing and you can see just how much work and love goes into each barbecue. You can even see stacks of firewood they have right outside that get destined for the pits. Over the last two years, I've ordered plenty of items from Hindsight for plenty of reasons. I once grabbed up a Hei-Hei Burger Labor Day weekend last year as part of training for a half-marathon. I've gotten quesadillas after a trip to the DMV, their Sidewinder Fries, and a whole lotta other items too. This visit, I got the cornbread, Double Bacon Burnt Ends, Mac and Cheese, and Mile High Peanut Butter Pie. The cornbread was soft, each bite inviting you for more. The Burnt Ends, tender, juicy, and that Alabama mayonnaise glaze on top make each bite that much more delightful. Mac and cheese? That was fire, love and care in each bite. I'm actually still eating the pie slice as I write this, but let me tell you it is sweet. Best served with a glass of milk if you ask me. Seriously, if you haven't eaten at Hindsight BBQ, you have not had true Connecticut BBQ! read more

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Hindsight was recommended to me by someone and I happened to be in the area and starving so tried it out. I ordered the brisket plate. Unfortunately it comes with only one small side. For $21 (with tax). The meat in a platter was only 1/3 lb which came to two pieces. $20 for one small side (and I do mean small) and two pieces of brisket. For that price you should get two sides, which from my experience two sides is standard for a platter at most restaurants. Either way, when I got my food I was willing to still eat it based off the great yelp reviews bc...despite the ridiculous size to cost ratio...I hoped its deliciousness would justify it. It did not. At all. My brisket was not tough but it was far from tender or "melt in your mouth" as some other reviews have described. The worst part were the greens. I'm sorry but they were awful. Utterly tasteless as if they were not even seasoned with a single speck of salt. As a born and bred southern woman I've been eating collard greens my whole life and these were the most bland greens I've ever had no exaggeration. I took two bites and a couple bites of the brisket before giving up. I was still trying to make it work and figured I'd just order something else. I perused the menu and decided to try the pork belly taco. However, learning my lesson about their tiny portions, I made sure to ask the cashier how many tacos came with the order. One! 10 dollars for one taco. I opted to just get a refund and left still starving. It's a shame bc the price wasn't my main issue, I will pay top dollar for good food. But the food can't be small, mediocre AND expensive. Despite this experience and although I wouldn't return, I must say the girl who took my order was absolutely amazing. She was super patient, professional and understanding. She graciously agreed to the refund with a smile and never once made me feel bad about it or was dismissive. Give her a raise. Hindsight BBQ's prices don't match its quality or portions. I don't recommend. read more

I enjoyed my food and as far as presentation goes this was the nicest looking bbq around . I sat inside and watched the food get served it was quick good and I was happy thank you. The interior was small but ample options outdoors and the service was kind and effective read more

Food was so good! I can't wait to go back. Absolutely delicious barbecue. Highly recommend the Brussel sprouts those were my favorite. Cozy and cool atmosphere. Very clean establishment and friendly staff as well. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Came to hindsight on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to treat my parents who came up to Connecticut for lunch. We appreciate and really like the outdoor seating. It's really gave the vibe we were looking for when wanting some good BBQ. Upon entering, we were welcomed by a kind person who explained to us how to order how we will receive our food and then went ahead and patiently took our order. We all essentially got the platter that allows you to choose to meats and two sides. Along with that, my family decided to get a couple individual items so that we can all try. After putting in our order, I was asked to check the order list to make sure we have everything we asked for and it all looked good. Upon receiving our order, the person who brought out the food was pretty rude. Personally, for one of my meats, I requested pork burnt ends, which showed on the receipt instead she brought out pork belly and then a rude way told me that pork burnt are not included as one of the meats for the platters. She proceeded to say she can just bring me out barbecue that it will literally be the same exact thing with a condescending tone. When placing all our items on the table, we noticed that she missed the beans and she said to us that we did not order any beans and that she brought everything out that we ordered. we then took out the receipt and showed that the beans were there. Her response was, " I did not see that in the mix of ALL you guys ordered" again. This came out in a very rude way. It's not like we just spent $250 in this place. Aside from what we all agreed was a rude interaction. We did enjoy the food. It was actually really delicious. The only thing we didn't like is that the meat was cool temperature and we wish that it was actually hot. The only thing hot that we received were the sides. I will definitely be buying from here again because the food was so good, but it will only be takeout. read more

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Hindsight Barbecue was one of the food trucks that was at South Farms food park and my friend and I decided to check them out. Hindsight Barbecue also has brick and mortar restaurants in different parts of Connecticut. I've read that they were the top twenty five restaurants to eat at so it was only right that I had to try it out. My friend and I ordered the Brisket and Macaroni and Cheese. The food was okay but the food was lukewarm and the Macaroni and Cheese needed more flavor. The Brisket was good and it was tender but again it needed more flavor and it was also lukewarm. The customer service was great and the staff were really friendly, outgoing, and helpful. I would definitely try their food again but I will try there food at the restaurant next time. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Brisket and Macaroni and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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The price is now too high for what you receive. This is no longer worth it. It isn't the fault of the owner, as prices are out of hand, but I did not feel satisfied with results for price. read more

Surely, my 100th Yelp BBQ review isn't going to be a place in Connecticut of all places, right? Right?!?! Well, from the guy who told you YEARS ago to go current #1 BBQ restaurant in the world (Burnt Bean in Seguin, TX), here I am telling you that there are a couple of places around the Northeast that are staying true to the Central Texas tradition regardless of location. Probably the first two items you will hear about BBQ from me involve meat and wood (cue Beavis and Butthead laughter). They are using prime brisket at Hindsight. I am so used to getting fatty brisket in Texas so I forgot to ask at Hindsight. In hindsight, that was a mistake as my place was only lean cuts. They were still delicious but it does make me wonder if their fatty cuts have that velvety mouthfeel that really takes prime brisket to another level. So what about wood? Well, it's pretty much impossible to source post oak outside of Texas so that flavor is missing. I'm fairly sure they use a similar oak to the white oak that I found at most BBQ joints in Oregon. In my mind, white oak imparts a milder flavor on the beef but some people really like it. Again, I'm not 100% sure what they are using, but it seems more like white oak than post oak (and yes, they are related, but they really do leave a different taste). Am I aware that there are different forms of BBQ than brisket? And that some people don't even consider brisket real BBQ? Yes and yes. What does that have to do with Hindsight? Not too much EXCEPT holy damn they made some kind of blueberry and cheese sausage that sounded absolutely disgusting but ended up being absolutely mesmerizing. Is this a CT thing? I don't know but it was exceptional. I had some ribs as well, but they were easily the bronze medal behind the sausage and the brisket. While I wish Hindsight was a little closer to my door, it's definitely worth a weekend visit to Waterbury on a sunny afternoon when you are in the mood for incredible BBQ from an excellent team. read more

I absolutely loved the outdoor dining area it was spacious with large picnic tables and even outdoor games such as cornhole. It is a cute vibe for a nice summer day. I ordered the two meat with two sides. Pulled Pork, Pork Belly, Mac N cheese, and French Fries. The sliced pork belly was my favorite so juicy and tender. I've also never had it sliced like that I really enjoyed it! I definitely want to try their pork belly burnt ends next time. The fries are also like a thick chip and they were delicious. The service was kind and quick! I will definitely be back it was worth trip. read more

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Been wanting to try this place. It had beautiful decor outside. I came here w/ my sister. We were around b/c we just left Copper & Zinc Elite event. We ordered a 1/2 pound of beef brisket, a small collard greens, & a large Mac & cheese to share. The waitress was sweet & attentive! She brought out our food after a little bit of a wait. The beef brisket was tender & melted in my mouth. Platter came w/ bbq sauce. I tried a bit but not too much b/c I feel like bbq sauce empowers the taste of the meat. It was a bit sweet & hot. It tasted just right for me not too sweet & not too hot.The Mac & cheese had no cheese pull so I thought it wasn't going to be good. It was surprisedly. The collard greens let me tell these collard greens were the best I ever tasted. It had tiny tomatoes that had a little tangy burst. It also had beef brisket in it. Yasss,beef brisket in it. It was so scrumptious! The greens were very tasty as well. I ordered 2 banana puddings to go. I was too full to eat dessert at the moment. The banana pudding was better than most restaurants I tried. There was something missing though. I couldn't pinpoint what it was. I think maybe more bananas & cookies would have made it more better. read more

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I have only had takeout from hindsight so here is my experience with that. The food was packaged perfectly and was thoughtfully placed in a manner to keep it safe during transport. For my order, I tried the pulled pork, brisket, Mac and cheese and baked beans. I also had the cornbread, because I love cornbread. Everything was cooked perfectly and the stand out thing was how well things were seasoned across the board. I can't wait to go back and try something else. They always seem to have the funnest specials so I am determined to get one of those next time. read more

My husband got the brisket burger. And I got the brisket platter with two very large pieces of tender and tasty brisket. I reluctantly shared my baked beans with my husband. They also gave us some nice refreshing, sliced watermelon to cleanse our pallette. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Brisket burger - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

I finally had a chance to have lunch on site! This is great BBQ. Indoor and Outdoor seating available! The ribs were fall off bone tender and full of flavor. Of course, I grabbed banana pudding to go. I highly recommend! read more

Found this spot on Yelp, so decided to stop in. Some of the best bbq I've ever had. The brisket had awesome bark. The pork had great flavor. The beans and potatoes were delish. The collards had huge chunks of meat and just the right amount of pepper. The Texas twinkies were the bomb. The beer menu was great. The service was fast and friendly. The vibe is probably awesome in the summer. The inside is small, but it has charm for sure. I guess this spot has been a few different things, so I hope Hindsight lasts. Overall ideal bbq dining experience. Can't wait to go back read more

Hindsight BBQ - Most of the menu - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

My employees brought me here for a going away dinner when I changed locations. I've only heard great things so I wanted to try it before leaving the Waterbury area. At one point there was a rotating daily menu, not sure how often it is changed now. It's a cool concept. There's seating inside and blew outside. I loved the decor and a lot of the unique signs. Sone of the staff could have been a little friendlier. We went Saturday night so maybe that had something to do with it. The food was awesome. Everything was fresh and made to order. The Brisket Philly Cheesesteak was delicious. Very tender and juicy. It's a very unique experience at Hindsight. I highly suggest checking out Hindsight if you find yourself in the Waterbury area. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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The food is always absolutely delicious, the service is always friendly and welcoming, and the ambiance is nice and relaxing

I always wanted to try the food from this restaurant but I was very disappointed I order take out and i received 2 small piece of brisket a small portion of mash potatoe and a piece of Cornbread meant for one person. I will never order another meal from this restaurant again i was expecting larger portion for the price of $40 dollars i was very disappointed.. read more

I've wanted to try Hindsight and I've recently noticed their food truck on the Gastropark schedule. I scooted over for a quick workday lunch. I ordered a brisket combo, which came with a small side of Mac and Cheese, and pickled vegetables. I ordered an extra side of coleslaw. I thought the brisket is about as good as you find in CT. The brisket was fairly lean and had good bark. It was a touch on the dry side, and didn't pack much smoke flavor. I wondered if there is a difference in quality between their Brick and Mortar in Waterbury and the food truck. But overall, the brisket was good. The Corkscrew Mac had a mild truffle flavored cheese sauce. The pasta was well cooked, and the seasoning dots on top were inviting. The sauce was creamy, and when I fork-lifted a corkscrew, cheese stretched from below. Above average Mac for CT. I respected that Hindsight went for something different with their coleslaw. They had some familiar. Red and green cabbage. Carrots. Celery seed. Fresh herbs. But they added apple slivers as well. I welcomed the jolts of sweetness. Hindsight is a good addition to the GastroPark lineup. GastroPark has felt like a Texas style food truck park, and a BBQ truck cements that status. I'll definitely be exploring more of the Hindsight menu. 4.25 Stars read more

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I was finally able to stop in into Hindsight with my family and experience what I heard in reviews both online and from my son-in-law. We went on a very chilly Saturday evening at primetime with a 6 o'clock arrival and we were able to order at the counter quickly and efficiently, find a table among a few that were available that were cleaned and ready for us, and in a quick time from order placement able to receive our orders correctly and accurately. I chose the brisket platter as I heard so much about it. It came with one choice of side and some pickles and pickled onions. The brisket was cooked properly , had a good moisture content and was very flavorful and delicious). There was a side container of a house made barbecue sauce should you wish. I chose the baked beans as my side which were very good with a great texture to the beans and not overcooked. My wife and daughter both had the pulled chicken, which they each raved about. My son-in-law chose the Texas Trinity platter; a combination of three meats and two sides. Sausage, ribs and brisket. Each portion was a very good size and very well prepared. The sausage and the ribs were both excellent in taste and texture. Hindsight has a very good beer selection and other wonderful beverage choices, and sides to experience. Parking is ample and just a few steps up into the restaurant from the parking lot. During nice weather I look forward to their outdoor picnic area and returning. read more

Not an inexpensive meal, but worth the money. Great meat, great sides, and an excellent selection of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Want a complaint? Well, the parking lot was muddy from the melting snow. read more

I tried the Texas Trio which is beef brisket, pork ribs and beef sausage with cheese and two side for $40 as of 2025. This comes with two sides and I got macaroni and cheese and BBQ beans and I added honey butter cornbread for an extra $5. I also got banana pudding for dessert and got local craft beers at the bar side. The brisket was extremely dry. Texas barbecue is known for their brisket which should be soft, moist and beefy with little chew. The brisket was close to becoming jerky. This was a Friday afternoon and it was busy and the food rotation was happening so I thought I got the good portion but it must have stayed in their hot box way longer than it should and it dried out the meat. They served a vinegary BBQ sauce and this helped get the brisket down without choking. Very disappointed at their attempt to Texas barbecue. The pork ribs BBQ sauce was good and one of the two ribs were just good. Fall off the bone for one, barely any meat and hard for the other. I thought I was chewing on bone. I definitely paid ahead for a rib that lived up to the name, RIB minus the meat. I've had store bought that were better and even chain restaurants serves better frozen ribs than here. The sausage was dry. There was cheese inside but it wasn't soft or blended with the meat. I think it was beef brisket and was a whole sausage cut up in sections. It had a nice snap to the natural casting but no bounce or natural juices to the meat. There was flavor but not enough spices so it remains lower mid level on spice. They did have a mustard sauce in a plastic cup that helped with swallowing. Along with the sides, they give you dill pickle chips and onions. These were good. Now the sides...Mac and cheese...while not the box kind, was terrible. Maybe I got here at a bad time (afternoon, after the lunch rush but way before the dinner rush) the macaroni was fine but the cheese was solidified and flavorless. Thick white cheese that could have had an amazing taste, but was leftover from two nights before (my opinion) made it bland. The barbecue baked beans was the only winner. Looks like they use two types of beans and the flavor of the BBQ sauce wasn't overpowering or overly sweet. It hit the Goldilock zone. I had better but I couldn't hate the taste. The cornbread was overbaked. Brown, almost burned and air dried. Very, very dry. Very sad as I heard good things about the cornbread just to try it and got the worst of the bunch. Banana pudding. While there are certainly many recipes, the basics are banana pudding/custard, real banana slices, whipped cream and Nilla wafers. There was no Nilla wafers here but pie crust crumble. This should be renamed as banana cream pie cups. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't the basic banana pudding made with Nabisco Nilla wafers. Positives: I liked the outdoor picnic table seating. The real wood burning smokers and wood piles that can be seen from the parking lot. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating with about 10 chairs at their bar. The bar serves at least 9 draft beers and several cans and bottles, hard seltzer, ice teas and a variety of liquors and cocktails. If you want an espresso martini, you can order from here. Non alcoholic drinks and sodas, ice teas and lemonade drinks available. You can inquire about catering as they do have a food truck for any occasion. Would I go back...? Not at this time. It's more expensive as good barbecue places would be but I think they need to improve or get back to what they once were. The pitmasters may need to be retrained and they need a better understanding of supply and demand. I feel as though the brisket was sliced then put into their hot box much longer than it should have been. Two options: turn the brisket into jerky and sell these as a take out only, limit them as a specialty. Or, turn the dried brisket into a chilli. The sauce will rehydrate the meat. Just get the right recipe and you can still sell these slow cooked for days. There's no chilli or jerky on the menu so it's only a suggestion. read more

During my first ever visit to Hindsight BBQ yesterday (12/20/2024), I asked for two orders of the Prime Beef Brisket, Mac & Cheese, and Collard Greens....being careful to specify and repeat that I wanted two separate orders. A no eye contact "Uh-huh!" Was all I got as a response from the lady at the counter raising her head and looking downwards through the lower portion of her progressive lens eyeglasses while pressing away at buttons on a register screen, supposedly taking my order. After waiting roughly 10 mins, the lady calls my name and hands me a folded and stapled bag. I got home and opened the bag to find only ONE CONTAINER, and the contents thereof; a few slices of meat, a serving spoonful of collards, and a serving spoonful of mac & cheese. Total: $47.59!! With some weird $11.99 "More Beef Brisket" charge no one bothered informing me of. This was my first visit to Hindsight BBQ, and it will most DEFINITELY be my last. read more

Hindsight BBQ - What was supposed to be TWO separate orders of Prime Brisket Plates with sides of Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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The sliced brisket sandwich did not have much flavor and a very subtle smoke. My personal preference is to have a smokiness flavor to come through. The bun was underwhelming and was still hungry as it was not very big. Service was fine, just very flat personality. Small inside, but cool, small bbq place feel. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Sliced brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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I'm a Texan transplanted to Connecticut for almost the last 30 years. I've been sadly disappointed by low quality, overpriced BBQ in CT before. When I heard that the Texas Monthly BBQ reviewer recommended this place, I had to try. In a word: outstanding. Moist brisket. Flavorful beans. Textured, buttery cornbread. I'm looking into a gym membersh read more

Hindsight BBQ - Brisket Prime Beef Brisket 1 LB HS Honey Butter Cornbread Brisket Baked Beans Pint Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

I cancelled my take out order and did not get to trying a thing. The woman in charge has such a terrible customer service presence I felt like I was intruding on her day by arriving. She was curt and lack personality. It was very unwelcoming. I cancelled the door dash order and will spend the money where food is great AND people are respectful. There are so many bbq options in CT now. No need to go where you don't feel welcome. Too bad, cause the place was cute and food reviews good. It could have been a new spot for us. read more

First this place is Veteran Owned and Operated. Walked in wearing my 1st Cavalry Shirt and owner immediately starts talking about service. The lady working that register was so nice. Talked us through the menu gave suggestions and recommendations a told us the owner travels back to Texas for ideas to improve. Location was awesome, indoor our door seating. Very clean, like military white glove clean. Food we ordered was amazing. Haven't had Texas BBQ in over 10 years and it was better. All I can say it, go try this place out. Thank the owner for his service and enjoy heaven, cause this food will blow you away. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Two Meat Two Side platter with Large Mashed Potato with side of Gravy. Empanada filled with Brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

This is your classic barbecue shack that you might find off the beaten path in Deep South. You walk into a very welcoming staff with a bar filled with beer options. The menu has all classic bbq items with some twists like empanadas loaded with great meats. Smoked wings are a nice touch as well. Huge parking lot and plenty of outside seating. Inside is a bit limited in seats but comfortable for smaller groups. Love the Bama Whites wings and brisket burger. Duck fat fries are a must. Love all the sides honestly. I will return! read more

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I wanted to absolutely adore this place. When we walked up, my husband and I were so excited. Perfect summer evening vibes and I was already planning trips back...until we actually ate the food. We went inside to order. The menu is diverse. A lot of options but I was disappointed that they don't have a combo option (ie pick 2 meats/2 sides, 3 meats/2 sides etc.) We are a family of 4. With the great outdoor space, they need a kids menu. The only thing I thought my 3 and 7 year old would eat was a burger and fries ($21). The rest of the food my husband and I ordered (along with 1 drink each) and the total price tag was $114. My husband and I wanted to try different things given it was our first time there and we don't really like the same things. So in order to try different things, we really overordered. The food was just OK. The burger came out wrong after repeating at least twice that I just wanted a plain cheeseburger since it was for the kids. After waiting about 30-40 mins for the food, having the wrong burger come out for my kids was disappointing. All of the food is served on one tray. All of the meat items are served right ON the tray. It makes it extremely difficult to share. How are you supposed to share meat and sides while eating off of 1 tray? And they sprinkle some type of dry smoke rub on top of ALL the food. It was just a huge turn off. It made everything taste 'the same' and overpowered the food. The Mac and cheese was actually delicious and if we ever come back, I'd ask them to hold the spice rub they even sprinkle on that. The brusssels were also delicious. Definitely a shareable portion. The Texas twinkies were interesting. They needed more cheese and the bacon wasn't crispy. The St Louis style ribs were on the dry side. My husband loved the cheddar jalapeño sausage with a side of the Carolina sauce. He also had chicken wings that were dry. The burger that came out was over seasoned and dry as well. It was so gigantic that I had to cut it into bites for my 3 year old but it just crumbled apart due to how dry it was. It was also so overseasoned neither of my kids would eat it. They had a special mango margarita drink that was delicious! There were cars and street bikes screaming up and down the street in front of us while we ate. There were flies EVERYWHERE and landing all over our food. It was really neat to see the smoker and all of the wood they used to smoke in. It's not too far from us but I'm not sure we'll be back. read more

Hindsight BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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