just got the 6 bones and was not expecting them to be that big or fall off the bone OR taste as great as it did!!! anytime my truck passes by yall got a sale from me! OUTSTANDING!!! read more

Found this little gem on out way out of Kentucky. Hands down was the best bbq brisket I have ever tasted!! The meat was cooked to perfection. Their homemade coleslaw and collar greens was a delicious addition to my lunch. The owner treated us like family. She told us how herself and her daughter prepared all the food themselves. They sure know how to serve up delicious food for a reasonable price. We will take the four hour drive to enjoy more of their dishes. Wish I had room to try their assortment of desserts. read more

Wow what a place. Road tripping and fell in to this little slice of heaven !!! I got the ribs and brisket done to what I believe perfection. Got the hot sauce on the side with Mac n cheese with baked beans. Both excellent. We sampled the collards .. Smokey perfection!!! Slapped our buck on the wall and will shoot just a bit off I 75 onto I71 south for a taste of that bar b q every time we head south. Oh and the hospitality is top notch too!!! read more

I wanted to like this small restaurant but the food was just not up to power fora barbecue spot, the brisket was not good and was more like a thinly sliced pot roast, also ordered collard greens, mac n cheese and smoked sausage.All were overly salted and mediocre at best. read more

This is my final follow up review on hogwild as I am a local and have tried it many many many many times. This time likely being my last. Too many times I leave with nothing because they're closed or because I was desiring more. The inconsistency in which they are open is enough to drive someone mad. However, because I live close it is not too big of an inconvenience to drive by and see if they're open. With that being said when they actually are open, you are guaranteed to be met with mid Barbecue and sides. Sometimes I find "fuzzies" on my food so I wonder if the kitchen is dusty? Nothing special, often watery and tad pricey. I guess if I was passing through and knowing that there is no other exit nearby with food aside from fast food, this would be a good choice. I have quite literally tried everything on the menu, that is when they have not been run out and I'll average them at 2/5. The ladies there are friendly and kind! The space is very right winged and cool if that's okay with you! I would definitely call this place a "hole in the wall". read more

All I can say is OMG!!! Best ribs and pulled pork sandwich ever!!! Ribs were soooo juicy, tender and full of flavor, they didn't even need the sauce to be honest. I laughed so hard when I read a previous review saying "ribs were too fall-off-the bone" well they are supposed to be like that!!! Come on people, give me a break!!! My husband and I enjoyed so much the food and the atmosphere ( we love Trump so it didn't bother us at all) but even if we didn't, everyone had the right to express themselves whatever they want! (That was another review " place is too political " seriously?? C'mon now) The lady who greeted us was great to us! I wish I would've cached her name but She definitely knows what she's doing ( another review said: "they didn't greet me enough" LMAO she didn't have to!! You go there to eat not to get your butt kissed!! Take it or leave it!) I can't believe my husband was going to settle for a McDonald's chicken sandwich smh Thank God I was the one who found this place and saved him from processed food. We are definitely coming back!! Thanks so much for a great experience I'll give them 10,000 stars if I could read more

The ribs were amazing! I also had the coleslaw and potato salad, just wow!! This little spot is what people search for when looking for a hidden gem! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was very friendly and yes, President Trump was there to tell me stay out of the kitchen had a lot of things for you to be able to see and take in while your food was getting ready. So ambience I would say it's pretty laid-back! Very casual, very friendly and very tasty! I would take a picture and put it there, but there is nothing left to take a picture of. Mr. Shuman and I enjoyed it very much! read more

Not exactly the BBQ experience we were looking for. Stopped by on our way down to a Bourbon trail weekend trip and was in the mood for my favorite of foods...'Que! We ordered at the window and settled in to our table as we waited for the food to be prepared. My wife and I shared a sampler platter for ribs, pulled pork, brisket and two sides (we chose mac-n-cheese and their unique cole slaw). For good measure I threw in a slice of peach pie as I am a peach junky. Here's may take on the food items: ribs were too fall-off-the-bone, but decent bark flavor. I am really not a fan of meat that you don't have to "work" to get off the bone. The pulled pork was moist and paired well with their tangy BBQ sauce. The brisket was sliced way too thin, losing its heat almost instantly. As for the sides, the mac-n-cheese was really watery for some reason and their unusual cole slaw had a vinegar and cranberry preparation that my wife did like. As for the peach pie, it was meh at best (wish it could have been heated up a bit, as it was straight out of a cooler). Was hoping I could provide a better review, but this spot just did not do it for me and my extended crew of fellow travelers. read more

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Cute little place next to Loves Truck stop. Indoor and outdoor seating. Southern BBQ and beer! read more

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I pulled in to go to the truck stop next door to get a couple hot dogs. But, when I parked in front of this bbq restaurant, I had to try it. Mostly, because bbq sandwich seemed more tempting at the time. So, I got a bbq sandwich, potato salad, macaroni and cheese and free pickle came with my meal. It was delicious and I enjoyed it better than two hot dogs at the truck stop next door. The potato salad was a special homemade potato salad that tasted like something I have never tried before. It was worth stopping here just to eat the potato salad. Also, I asked for a sweet tea and was given a bottle of sweet tea. Anyway, service was fast and friendly here. As soon as I walked in, they spoke to me and took my order. One note is that they don't have much dining space inside but they do outside. However, I got my meal and took it to the truck to eat. I had such a great experience eating here unplanned and unexpected. Unbelievably good I made stopping here. I was glad I came here. If you are coming through this town, try this bbq location out. read more

Hog Wild Pig Crazy Bar-BQ - BBQ sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Sparta, Kentucky

Bun was stale, had to check to see if moldy. Meat was tasty even though it was microwaved,the sauces were good.Didn't need to know your political views. read more

After all day traveling this was a HUGE treat!!! Pulled pork sandwiches was phenomenal and between my husband and me we tried many sides including potato salad, mac n cheese, slaw, greens, baked beans plus split a cheesecake!!! Great food, fun atmosphere, friendly service, this place has it all!!! Thank you!! read more

It appears closed up. Sign said open. But no one was there. Needed some paint. Strange location right by truck stop/gas station. Close to speedway. read more

Always outstanding food and service. They have the best barbecue that I have ever had. You really will not be disappointed. The only thing that is wrong here is that they don't open on weekends! read more

Hog Wild Pig Crazy Bar-BQ - The sign inside. - Barbeque Near Me - Sparta, Kentucky

This is just most solid stop while traveling that you'll find! The pulled pork sandwich is excellent quality, only $6 and comes with chips and a pickle. We also had a side of Mac/cheese, 2 sides of collared greens, 2 sides of baked beans and a Pepsi and total it was only $18!! I tipped $5 because I thought the service was very friendly and the food was worth more than $18- food service isn't an easy job and they do it well. A welcome respite to weary travelers. I see some Yelpers have given less stars because of all the Trump paraphernalia and that's really not fair- rate the food and service because this isn't really a dine-in establishment (there are a few small tables inside and out but this is a travelers stop obviously). Let them hold onto it if they want- the election is long dead gone and it isn't hurting you Great food and a good place to refuel! read more

My husband loves their BBQ and i live their shirts, they gave us a decent discount because we purchased so many shirts and a few dinners!

This place is tucked next to Loves gas/convenience store right off HWY 71. Quick stop to eat if you're traveling. Pulled pork was excellent! Didnt love the sides we got... coleslaw (cranberry flavored-?), potato salad (ok,but way too much "sauce" and baked beans were just ok. Friendly service and this place is very patriotic and LOVES TRUMP! And we loved that! BBQ and a sense of patriotism! God Bless America and thank you Hog Wild's! read more

Hog Wild Pig Crazy Bar-BQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sparta, Kentucky

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Needs more flavor aside from the bbq sauce and the atmosphere is nice too political for my taste I wish they would greet you better .

Not my first time here but, first review of them. Pulled pork sandwich was very tender and the sauce (sweet and tangy) was great. Had a corn on the cob and corn bread, both very good. The only reason it's 4 stars is no sweet tea! read more

The rule in barbecue is the longer the name the less likely it is to be good. This is evident here. The building itself is a converted carport next to a truck stop. Parking is limited and poorly marked. Food does not appear to be cooked on premises. Served out of a lunch truck attached to the car port......understand that while the carport is not ideal it's not a dealbreaker, I will eat good barbecue off a garbage can lid. This just isn't very good. I had the pulled pork. It was mushy and not very flavorful. I got the impression it was cooked in a crockpot. They were out of brisket. I returned a week later to try the brisket only to find a sign saying closed till Monday as they were out of product. It is not unusual for good barbecue to sell out but this was @5 pm on a Thursday and closed till Monday? I'm working in the area and I may try again to get brisket but I am not optimistic.....the potato salad is a hate crime. read more

I had the beef brisket sandwich it was good Mac n cheese was good. Wish they had fries tho. read more

Hog Wild Pig Crazy Bar-BQ - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sparta, Kentucky

Once again stopped never disappointed brisket sandwiche Mac n cheese corn on cob everything as it should be delicious.

Do not judge a book by its cover. This place off the highway at a truck stop basically, is the real deal. The ribs are superb. The sides are far better than average. Fine array of homemade desserts. Great people work there. And they make killer BBQ sauce. For the few that have given it a thumbs down, shockingly, I have two things to say. Each to his own and those who were hard on it must have had far too much insane hot sauce and their tastebuds are dead. Stop in this joint that is little more than a rib shack and you will be glad you did. I drove 50 miles to try it out on my birthday (new place always a risk) and it made my day. read more

Would have been a 5 star review for just the half chicken, which was GREAT. Seasoned well, good portion size, juicy. My 3 star comes from their "homemade" mac and cheese side. Kraft store bought mac and cheese tastes better. read more

Delicious homemade food. Don't be fooled by the location next to gas station frequented by semi trucks. Quick service. Meats smoked on site. Would stop again. read more

Three stars for the very decent barbecue along with a couple traditional sides. If you can't put up with Trump's cutout staring at you ( among other memorabilia ) then don't go. They have a few cold beers in bottles and you can get a semi truck fixed next door in co-owned business while you stuff your face. For a trucker almost anything that's not McDonald's or Arby's or Subway is a treat so....... read more

The food was ok, a bit expensive but was decent. The women working there, on the other hand, weren't very friendly at all, and we certainly didn't feel very welcomed. When I was handed the receipt to sign, I noticed a fee attached. Turns out they charge you a fee to use a credit card, with no heads up when I gave it to them. Not cool, not professional, and fairly underhanded. Lastly, the place is filled with Trump crap: MAGA hats for sale, a giant Trump 2020 banner and a lifesize Trump cutout. (This explains the shitty attitudes) We don't need your politics shoved down our throat when all we wanted was some BBQ after a 10 hour drive. I own a business, too but I don't plaster my politics all over it. Total amateur move. I let people know if there are any additional fees before charging them. Also, I don't shove my politics down their throats. There's a way to run a business, and a way not to. This is not how you run a business. We won't be going back. read more

Been here multiple times always awesome food and service today I got the pulled chicken which was incredible so glad I tried it

I'm not sure how the cherry coleslaw comes to play. Let's just say I'm not a fan I can't do this sober!!!!!!!!The meats were ok. When you've had good bbq this place is just not going to do it for you. Was not a fan of the sides. Maybe it's a local thing. On a positive note Better then fast food. read more

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Excellent BBQ, and best Mac n cheese and collards we've had in a while! Fantastic service and amazing portions! We will be back if we get back to the area! read more

Nothing Hog Wild or crazy about this bbq! Also nothing to write home about!! That being said basic bbq is what this place is about. It's avg cost 10-15 dollars for one person. The ribs were fall off the bone tender. However they lacked some serious flavor. The pork was dry and need salt badly also was very bland. MAC N CHEESE was excellent and cornbread was very moist and sweet. The downside is they were out of almost everything tonight meaning they had no whole chicken, Brisket,or sausage The Tangy sauce was ok also! read more

The only reason I am giving 3 stars is because the folks working there were very nice and congenial. I got the 2 meat platter , 2 pork ribs and brisket. Sides were collards and baked beans. $16.60 with a soda. Brisket was very lean and I prefer mine to be a little fatty. No smoke flavor whatsoever. The 2 ribs were very tender but VERY fatty. Should have sent some to the brisket! Like the brisket there was not any good hickory flavor to them. Collard greens were tender but not too flavorful and the beans tasted like out of a can. I could not find anywhere else near here for BBQ which is why I went. The decor is a shrine to our current POTUS. read more

We eat here every year when we are up for the race, I truly don't understand the bad reviews on here... the food is always great every time we stop. It all home made sides, and meet smoked/cook on site out back!! The pulled pork is always our pick and it's super! The coleslaw is a homemade raspberry vinaigrette and is wonderful! read more

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The staff was great and obviously have a passion for BBQ! The Brisket and Pulled Pork were as good as I have had and I make it a point to hit all of the best BBQ restaurants when I can. This is a little gem right off the expressway tucked next to a Loves gas station. Our group would definitely eat here again!!! read more

I was unfortunately disappointed in this food. We stopped here after a long day of driving only to be left hanging in what tasted like crock pot food. Upon entering there is an awesome hickory BBQ smell coming from this place. We decided on the chicken and the brisket, the kids had corn on the cob as well. The corn was OLD. Mushy and OLD tasting. They didn't want to eat it, after tasting it I understood why. The brisket. Ok I am being critical now and have to be based on what I expected to be BBQ. The brisket tasted like roast beef. No crusty seasoning, no smoke ring, sliced like lunch meat thickness. I was disappointed sorry to say. I hope they were having a bad day with the food because their location is an awesome one. read more

Friendly people be honest the food is actually really good although I think $15 for two Brisket sandwiches is way too much although the pulled pork $15 for a half pound I think is a reasonable price read more

Stopped here on the way back from Louisville Had the 2 meat sampler with brisket & pulled pork Potato salad & collard greens, the brisket was sliced very thin no smoke ring or taste same with pulled pork, the potato salad was a mayonnaise based not to my liking not there fault, the greens Could have used a ham hock in it while cooking them it was a vinegar flavor yuck. The strawberry cheesecake was good read more

Stopped here on our way to Louisville for a change from the truck stop fast food. Food was incredible. We each got the 3 meat plate. Ribs, chicken, pulled pork, brisket and sausage were all incredible. Cole slaw was like nothing I've ever had before and I really wish I lived closer so I could keep it stocked in my fridge at all times. Service was amazing. Conversed with the staff just like you would with friends. Great experience all the way around and exactly what I needed after a long day of trucking. Can't wait to make my way back. Maybe next time they will have some t-shirts. Btw ladies the silver paint marker is so much better than the gold if you go buy more read more

Stopped for gas at the truck stop and wanted a bite to eat but did not want McDonald's. This place is great! Absolutely amazing food very sweet people. Well worth the price. We were driving through and saved the location for our trip home. Will be stopping again for sure!! read more