Service that shows they care! Great communication, which is very important. Great food! Love a business that shows they care about their customers! read more

It's a holiday so I know things will be a little off and I was surprised that they were open! This is the first time ever coming in and I decided to get a pulled pork sandwich. On the holidays you have to carry out only I did not know that when I ordered but after I had already ordered, they let me know. I live nearby, so I figured that was fine. The place has been there for a long time. It did have a greasy spoon look. The inside needs an update. They need an update on that but at the same time if their main focus is food and most people don't care I guess keep it the same. The ladies waiting on me were friendly, but also seemed a little confused on what they were to do. The one lady said she was new, so I get it. I got a pulled pork sandwich, french fries, and they were out of their potato salad, so I got coleslaw which cost $1.50. When my husband and I got to the car I looked in the bag and saw that the coleslaw was literally two bites. I went to the local grocery store and got $.75 worth of coleslaw, which gave me a lot more. I personally like to put the coleslaw on top of my pulled pork. I got home and was very impressed with the pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich was huge and piled full of meat. It was a very good price and they gave you a lot of french fries as well. The only thing that I was a little bummed about was that their $1.50 coleslaw that I ate and two bites was actually pretty terrible. It was very dry and bland. I'm glad I went to the grocery store to get creamy coleslaw because the stuff they sell really isn't worth that price. Anyway, I would still come back for a pulled pork sandwich or a big pork chop because their meat has a great taste to it and the barbecue sauce was good. Pulled pork was nice and tender and delicious. read more

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Excellent rib tips. Everything good but I keep coming back for the meaty rib tips. Speedy service. Quality ingredients. Fair prices. .

Been going here for decades! I LOVE the rib tip dinners. Jennifer always greets you and portions are filling.

Call ahead owner is a small business man and cares about is product and it shows great food reasonably priced

Rib tips were good. Pulled pork sandwich was SUPER soggy at the bottom of the bun. I could not pick up the sandwich to eat. It was a little weird eating soggy bread too. Dickeys will be my go to still. read more

Yummy and tender! Met the owner Dave and he explained how he started the Cajun Pork Chop. Hey my friendly neighbor treated me to something special and this was a porkeating experience . So if you feel guilty about eating Pork do not eat the rib tips or the pork chop because you will fall in Love and rethink your whole life beliefs. The BBQ meat was so juicy and tender my 89 year old mom could chew. I never had large pork tips so tender. Every bite was flavorful and soothing to chew. I will be back. I highly recommend you get over the Pork guilt and this BBQ can help. Each piece had a char taste with the gristle being tasty. Maybe he brine his meat but the cut is top choice. It worth treating yourself to some good ribs! read more

Hog Haven - Cajun Pork chop dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

Love their rib tips and you get a lot of them too. My sister and I split a dinner and still have leftovers. Best ribs ever! read more

We love the ribs at hog haven. They are always perfect. The chicken is good as well. I wish they gave extra sauce on the side.

Best BBQ around! We live west of Chicago and when we head to Indy we stop here. Fantastic ribs! Not that "fall off the bone" stuff that everybody else serves. Pork chop is huge and tastes amazing. Hubby had the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was also amazing. It's totally worth it to go out of your way for good BBQ. The owners are hard workers and deserve the business. Their main business is carryout and catering but they have some tables if you want to eat there. read more

This place tries so hard to be hog wild in Midlothian. Yet their pork chops are dry and take 30 minutes, when you can get a delicious juicy pork chop at hog wild in 2 minutes. Be original, trying to replicate the big dogs is not going well for you. read more

I placed an order over the phone after viewing their menu on their website. They had quite a few options and a lot sounded so mouth-watering. I chose the Pork Chop & Rib Combo, which included 1 Pork Chop, 1/2 Slab Ribs, 2 Fries, and 2 Coleslaw. I also ordered the Huge Pork Chop Sandwich and that came with Fries. I had to get a good amount as it was for myself, my girlfriend, and my pup. I was told about 35 minutes for the order to be ready. I left moments after, as it is a bit of a drive. The order was ready right when I got there. That was definitely a plus. Usually BBQ Sauce is extra, but he was nice enough to give me a couple with my dinners. They do charge a little extra if you pay by card. The food filled my truck with a beautiful aroma for the hike back home. The Pork Chop was great! It hardly had any fat throughout. The flavor was so good, it really didn't need any sauce. The Ribs, which were Baby Back Ribs, were pretty good. I'm not a huge Rib fan, but I did need to douse them in a lot more sauce. The Fries were really good. I'm also not a big fry guy, but these accompanied the meal nicely. The BBQ Sauce gave the Fries extra points for sure. The Pork Chop Sandwich was a hefty size served with a piece of bread. The bread really made a load of difference to wrap around the Pork Chop. This one was about the same as the other. There just wasn't much fat on the meat here. With the size of them, you'd think a lot of fat would be present, but no! The Fries were about the same portion in this meal and just as good! My girlfriend had all the Coleslaw, because that's not really my cup of coffee. The service was prompt and friendly here. Overall, you get good portions for your buck at this place. The quality is definitely there. I probably wouldn't get the Ribs again, but the Pork Chops are worth your money! I recommend them highly. Date Of Visit: 6/23/22 read more

Such tender, well seasoned ribs!! We got these for my moms bday. They were ready within 20 minutes of ordering and so good! A Dyer gem! read more

Hog Haven - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

I went to the festival in Royal Oak Michigan Labor Day weekend and for a whopping $18 plus tax was what they charged for 1 teaspoon of coleslaw, a generous portion of french fries and a bun with maybe one slice of brisket was not good. I was not satisfied with the 3 tablespoons of brisket. I thought brisket was going to be long slices, no it was chopped and had mostly fat on my small hamburger bun. It was truly a rip off and I hope that you do not make the same mistake that I did. Unhappy with my lunch, M. Ford read more

My stomach was eating itself after Carnegie Deli in NYC refused to ship me a pastrami and tongue sandwich....so I begrudgingly "plan B'd" it for my fatty meal of the week. I rolled the dice and went for the tips and half chicken combo with 4 sides. I spent 49 cents extra to opt in beans instead of fries for one of those sides and yet still felt like slapping NYC on the subway for snubbing me. I mean...I wanted the pastrami and tongue so bad I could SMELL IT!!! That was all I could think about. ....and then I opened my carryout box and instantly forgot to take a photo. Talk about a distraction! I gave the first tip to my boss and devoured 2 more before even thinking about my camera. So, half full of tips, I'm sitting there with some plasticware...looking at a nicely charred half chicken and thinking "how's this gonna go down?" Answer? Like butter! I could have separated that bird easily with a broken spork. By this time I'm completely absorbed in how to consume this feast and have totally forgotten about NYC and the whole reconciliation thing. Turns out the only thoughts on my mind were: 1 - I've found someone who makes bone-in chicken as well or perhaps better than me. and 2 - This is about to get uncomfortable for those around me. Simple fact - Hog Haven slapped me in the face today with a reminder that good things come to those who wait and that this place is a serious contender for my top 5 BBQ joints in greater Chicagoland! read more

Hog Haven - Chicken and rib tips combo! Good for 2 meals or 1 epiphany. - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

Had Hog Haven tonight- phenomenal BBQ! I had a chicken sandwich with psycho fries- a must try- and my husband had the ribs. It was all so good! We will definitely be back read more

Hog Haven - Chicken sandwich & psycho fries - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

Called ahead for order to be picked up, arrived at the counter 15 min after call to pick up food, waited at counter for 10 min while the guy and gal chit-chat in the back. I mentioned about soup and was told no soup. What I see in the steamer was baked beans, I wasn't asked or offered any to add to my order at that time. My food was sitting out on the counter packed in a bag. Not under any type of warmer. Total was given $44.91. When he handed me the bag it felt very light for 3 half rib dinners. Upon arriving home and opening boxes I find very small half slabs, a small handful of hard fries (no extra sauce) ribs are supposed to be messy, make you use several napkins.This was not the case with Hog Haven. The coleslaw was very strong vinegar and thin sauce. I called the restaurant to talk with the guy, he says "we sell a lot of ribs, can't make everyone happy" Live and learn.....will stick with the out of the way places even if I have to drive farther next time...... I had hi hopes this local business would have earned my money, but I feel as if all they did was take it and not deliver on what should have been. read more

Hog Haven - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

I don't recommend signing a contract with this catering business. If you do, please only give the required 50% deposit. The owner Dave seemed like a nice enough guy and I trusted him. I made the huge mistake of paying him in full ($4,880) to cater my wedding. The wedding was subsequently canceled, giving him 9 months notice. I have now been contacting him for almost TWO AND A HALF YEARS trying to get the other 50% back. He kept saying business was slow because of the pandemic so I kept giving him more and more time. He still doesn't have ANY money for me! I tried to go to the BBB for help but because it's been over a year (because I was trying to be nice/patient and give him time), they won't help me. My only option now is to take them to court ‍ NOW THEY BLOCKED ME ON FACEBOOK TO TRY TO KEEP ME FROM LETTING PEOPLE KNOW THAT THEY KEPT MY MONEY read more

Easy to miss spot, but surprisingly delicious breakfast spot including homemade green chile sauce and sausage. The owners are really welcoming and friendly too! read more

Hog Haven - Sloppy biddie with sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

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We weren't in the mood for pork chops so we had the rib tips, pulled pork and boneless rib sandwich. All of the meat we had was delicious and I would definitely order again. It's best to order ahead so you don't have to wait. My disappointments were minor - the coleslaw was not given to us in our order and the fries were soggy. My suggestion would be to not put the fries in the styrofoam container which steams them and immediately makes them soft. Put them separate and I'm a fan. I won't order fries again. Again, minor disappointments and I will definitely come again. read more

Wow. Just showed up and was first asked if it was a pickup or dine in. And then when we said it was dine in we were told it was a 45 minute wait, because she had a stack of tickets. WTH? And then as we were leaving I heard the woman tell the other customers who were waiting "Well it helps when people call first to ask if we're busy". So I'm not sure what that comment was about because last time I checked it's good to have customers show up to buy food from your restaurant. Not sure if I'll be returning since apparently they don't want my money. Oh well read more

So good. I had a pulled pork sandwich that was excellent. My husband had the ribs and they are his favorite ribs in the area. I love that the menu is small so the quality is high. Everything is really fresh and seasoned well and I love the bbq sauce. read more

I was almost not going to order based on the negative yelp reviews, but I'm so glad I decided to try it anyway. First, the man on the phone sounded happy to take my order unlike many other places who make you feel like you're bothering them. We got the pork chop (bbq) with oven browns and Hawaiian baked beans. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, the oven browns (think if tater tots and seasoned fries had a baby) were super tasty and the beans were awesome. The $12 price tag is beyond reasonable for the amount and quality of the food and I couldn't be happier to support a small business with great customer service. We'll absolutely be ordering from Hog Haven again and you should, too. read more

I'm always nervous about 'barbecue' joints that don't have visible smoke. It's either they stopped cooking for time or there isn't enough turn over. Hog Haven might fall in the latter camp as there was one other gentleman waiting for a porkchop. And about 6 other people through our meal came in. We ordered the chicken and rib combo dinner, a Make it a Cheeseburger from the Devil's Trumpet Brewing Co (Merrillville, IN), and a bottle of water. I was forced into the bottle because apparently they don't serve tap water. Nothing is free, I suppose. Just the same since the vibe tells me it would probably be tepid and from the well. The strange attitude of the cook/counter put me off totally when she had no clue what beers they served..."I don't know. You have to go over there (pointing at the unstaffed bar area in front)" While I had very low expectations at this point, I had my heart set on cooked meat. Thankfully, our plate came out accompanied by a ton of fries and two little cups of coleslaw. First impression: chicken was impossibly juicy, probably due to the high salt content. Seriously, I almost bought another bottle of water. Ribs were tender, but obviously boiled since it lacked a smoke ring. The two of us still enjoyed the meal and really enjoyed the bites of coleslaw. It reminded me of a fresh Popeye's version with half the dressing. At the end of the night, our meal plus two beers was $35. Oh! The beer! My first thought was it was an IPA you can have for dessert. It had nice floral and citrus notes up front and finished with a mellow vanilla. Very nice flavor, very strange name. read more

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Hello FOOD SNOB here, Well if you like THICK Juicy Pork Chops, this is the place for you. Sometimes a thick pork chop could be dry, but they cook it just perfect. Even when they sell it at the Shererville Festival in June it goes Great with that Beer Garden Beer. They even cater. Gonna have to try some of the other food soon. read more

Hands down the best rib tips I've ever had. Meaty, tasty, tender, and reasonably priced. I've lived in Dyer 8 years and can't believed I've never stopped in, talk about missing out. My husband had the chicken sandwich which is also tasty, I can't wait to try something else on the menu. This place really needs to be on the food networks diners, dine in, and dives show! read more

Hog Haven - 1/2 order rib tips - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

Started coming to this hole in the wall 3 years ago after seeing the establishment on Chicago's Best. Family run business just over the IL state line in Dyer. Their pork chops are nirvana but way too big for me. My husband and I get the rib tips and share, then take the huge left overs home for 2 more meals. The ribs and fries are drenched in the most delish sauce. People drive from all over to enjoy this amazing down home barbecue. Mom makes yummy potato salad that is always a reminder of the kind my mom used to make. We keep coming back. read more

Hog Haven - Walk up and order. - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

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Whhhhoooaaa.....! What can I say? You know that feeling of satisfaction you get when you e eaten well? Well, that is all I can tell you. I don't think that this place is fully equipped as Theresa told me she didn't have a dolly or a cot. I have the Itis now, I need the lobby clerk to roll me on the dolly to the cot where I. An power nap and refresh. I need to marinade in the flavors that engulfed my food. As a first timer I didn't know what to order so my aunt and I ordered a few things and shared it all. Cole slaw (ok, we had two of these), fries, wings and rib tips and the Huge Pork Chop Sandwich. This wa so good the neighbouring consumer we gave a fork of the chop to so he could try it. He closed his eyes, dropped his head and his hands to his side. Speechless he was for a moment to contain the lavish charbroiled goodness. LOL. I was pleased to observe his response before taking my own bite. Have you ever had rib tips with no bone only meat and gristle? Ummm, wow, we cut through the gristle with a fork and knife effortlessly. Can I say hands down delicious for this small, clean, mom and pop shop. Open flamed grill used for the grilled food, everything clearly cooked to a tender perfection. Nice job Theresa and Dave. read more

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Once I saw them throw the pre cooked rib tips on the grill I knew it was going to be bad. Wishing that I had went to Hog Wild in Midlothian, a further drive but a much better experience. Nothing about this place says good bbq. read more

This was my first visit to hog haven and like other people said to, I called ahead my order for carryout. I ordered the full slab of baby back ribs. I had high hopes for some good ribs, but sadly the ribs were mediocre at best. I'll give them kudos for tenderness, moisture, and even the sauce was good. Unfortunately the ribs lacked flavor. There was no spicy or smokey flavor to them. Just bland and boring ribs. Now I've heard their specialty is the pork chop and I'm still willing to give them another try. Heck the place has been in dyer for a very long time. So I gotta hope their doing something right. read more

So we went to Hog Haven today after reading the reviews here on Yelp, We must have gone on a bad day. The food wasn't horrible or anything but it wasn't fantastic like everyone here said either. My hubby got the Pork Chop Sandwich everyone raved about. He says it was seasoned well, I thought so too, but it wasn't juicy, in fact it was on the dry side. I had the rib tips, again the seasoning and sauce, excellent, but the meat was very tough. We had really hoped it was going to be awesome, cause the guy working there, was really terrific, pleasant and friendly. We loved the fact the store had letters and pictures all over it from various activities and charities. Just wish the meat had been better. Maybe on another day we will try back again. I would highly suggest as others did, to call in ahead for an order as well, the wait was quit long because they do make everything to order. read more

GREAT ribs! I came here for lunch with a friend. We both had a full slab of ribs and they were great! The staff was great. There isn't a lot to the restaurant but they do a great job on ribs. They cater as well and the rest of the menu looks great too. Look forward to coming back again some time. read more

Hog Haven - Get the ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Dyer, Indiana

I've had their pork chops at a company function in the pass and they were amazing. So I stop in for the first time today. There was no one in there besides the server/cook/cashier, Jennifer. She was very polite and helpful - Awesome service. Ask for Jennifer when you go in. I ordered a slab and tips after Jennifer let me sample the tips I had to order them. Both items were meaty, juicey, tender and flavorful. I think I just found my favorite rib joint Jennifer I told you I would right a review. I'll be back to cater my Christmas party Thanks read more

These guys know BBQ! I got the rib tip dinner, the portion was good for the price and not to mention the food was delicious and brought to me with a smile! If you haven't made it down yet I highly recommend it! read more

Saw this place on Chicago"s Best and liked what I saw. I just happen to be performing in a show in Munster, IN, which is right next door, so on a 2 hour lunch break the girlfriend and I headed over. What they are famous for is their GINORMOUS grilled pork chop, so, of course, that's what we had. OH. MY. GOD!!! Seriously amazing. Takes a little while to get your food, because they are made to order and they are like 3 inches thick and bone in, but it is SOOO worth the wait! Also, the nice lady at the counter told me next time if I wanted to call it in they would have it ready for me when I got here. Anyway, back to the chop... Perfectly seasoned and charred, with a very subtle smokey undertone, and more tender and juicy than most people can imagine a pork chop to be, cuz most people dry the hell out of them. Did I mention that they are HUGE!?!? Do yourself a favor and get yourself over here for a chop. You WILL NOT be disappointed... read more

Went here on a NWI Times review tip. OUTSTANDING!!! Had the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. !!! Fresh, not frozen, pork tenderloin, 10 oz. , grilled to perfection. Fantastic sandwich. Takes a couple of minutes to prepare because it is fresh grilled, but well worth the wait read more

I went to eat for the first time. My husband and his male friends like it alot. He always told me about this big pork chop he would get. Not really sounding appealing to me, didn't care to ever have one. I ate the half slab ribs, and my husband had the 1 1/4in thick pork chop. The ribs were so good, the meat came off the bone so easily and the fries were good, like any other fries. My husbands pork chop was so good as well, it was so big and thick so easy to cut through and juicy. The chop had a good flavor itself and had BBQ sauce on it. The BBQ sauce was good, not to sweet or tangy, just right. He had the beans with these potato things. The beans had pineapples in it, not used to it, but some others may like them. The potato things were good. The prices were decent, not to expensive, but not too cheap. Well worth the money you pay. I loved it and would go back again for sure. = ) read more

Me and my Wife went in there after passing it by a few times , We love bbq and get suckered alot. This place is Awesome ,The dude knew we where 1st timers and gave us some extra food to try and it was great. We are going there today for lunch. We have been to hog wild before and this place puts them to shame... Believe it. If you dont like this place then you dont like bbq. read more

YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOLE IN THE WALL! I wish that this place was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, because the food is off the wall good. I haven't gone in a little while, so I feel guilty, but the oven-brown potatoes, pork chop sandwich, and baked beans were my foods of choice. I really like this place, and for the price, it's the best food/price combo around. GO GO GO! Plus, they support local cops, so how could you go wrong? read more

They're pork chops are awesome!!! My wife and I always order them and as always cooked to perfection!! They're potatoes and Hawaiian beans are so good as well!! read more