I asked the woman behind the counter what the best thing on the menu was, and she recommended the Pulled Pork plate, which was delicious! Whole Hog Cafe is a great spot for southern barbecue with many sauce options and delicious sides! There is plenty of seating to enjoy a great meal. The baked beans are delicious, the potato salad creamy, and the pulled pork was tender. All of the staff were friendly, the food came out quickly, and the atmosphere was rustic with pig statues everywhere. read more

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All their awards displayed is your first indication something special's a-brewing. The second indication is their expansive dining space to accommodate all their guests. And the third is the smell of smoked meats wafting in the air. All those things combined and you just know you're in for a great meal. THE FOOD. - The Ultimate Platter | It's 3 meats, 4 ribs, and 3 sides. I went with pulled pork, brisket, and cheddar jalapeño sausage. For the sides, I went with mashed potatoes, collard greens, and coleslaw. Of course, all the meats were incredibly tender and full of flavor. Try their BBQ sauces, they're all tasty in their own way. As for the sides, all great, but it's the mashed potatoes for me; little chunks of potato and slightly tangy. - Banana Pudding | Soft wafers and creamy banana pudding... get it. The perfect dessert. THE DRINK. - Sweet Tea | Sweetness without the iced tea bitterness. Love it. THE PARKING. Surface lot, free parking. No problems finding a place to park. THE RETURN? It's been years since my first visit, and this second visit was just as great as the first. Just like my first visit, I ended up buying their BBQ sauces to travel back with. It can be a little tricky trying to pack these up into a suitcase because they're not in sealed jars, but they do cover the squeeze bottle opening with saran wrap and twist the spout on top of the saran wrap, if that makes sense. read more

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After looking up some reviews brought to this gem - They did a great job - the ultimate platter is good for options - it had everything we wanted today - thanks again read more

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Sliced turkey was fantastic, five out of five. Brisket was really good but it was a little tiny bit dry and Saltee four out of five on the brisket. Clean/kind/smiles/fast/good!! read more

Just ok. The macaroni and cheese was creamy, but also reminded me of boxed mac and cheese. The baked beans were really good, though the flavors were subtle at first. The pulled pork sandwich was good. Other than the baked beans, the food was average. It doesn't help that I've been traveling through southern and central US and have had a lot of BBQ recently. For a small town, I do think the food was good compared to some of the other food I had in Little Rock. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Side Mac & Cheese, Side Baked Beans, and mild BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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This is the second location of Whole Hog Cafe I have been too. Nothing but positive things to say. Ordering is super easy, and staff were friendly and helpful. If you are dining in there is plenty of places to sit. When you first walk in they have a little sport auction going on, nothing for me personally but I can see the appeal. (Also it's a shared parking lot and I never have any issues finding a spot.) The food was got and I enjoyed everything I got. There are 5 types of bbq sauce, they come in little plastic 'bags'- I do wish there was a smaller option to try all of them, like a little make up sample! Anyways, the pulled chicken and the pulled pork were great. I found the buns to be a little more than needed but that's a personal preference so no hate there. Check this place out if you're in the area and let me know which sauce if your go to. read more

Good bbque with a series of six sauces. It's a go up to the counter and order. And pick up rather than waitresses. But generally counter help is pleasant. Food is generally very nice. If you are looking for a dining out experience this may not be it. But for good bbque. It's a yes! read more

Patooey! Yuk. The ribs / meat was dry and tasteless Maybe old?? The slaw smelled bad. This place has slid way down. Used to love it but really poor now. Sorry to see it. Sorry to say it. read more

This place is known for its Hog BBQ. So many awards and honors. Unfortunately, we are not pork eaters so we did not try the award winning pork. However, we did order beef brisket meal and pulled chicken salad. Our meal was good. Enjoyed the salad and finished every bite! Hubby a brisket was okay. Lean which he likes but he did taste the smoke in the meat. Beans were great, he said the potato salad was too creamy, meaning too much cream sauce. I thought it was fantastic. Service was quick and friendly. The place is huge, with 3 big rooms to feed the crew! I'm sure the pork is amazing but even if you don't get that you will not be disappointed with there other options. read more

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Oml it's just so bad of bbq, had bbq all over Texas and Oklahoma, this is terrible, you call it brisket? Only went by because wrights was so darn busy, I see why it was and there was like 4 people here. Waste of 30 bucks read more

Whole Hog is widely considered Little Rock's best BBQ. They have a great selection of sauces, their potato salad is divine, and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Food/Taste/Flavor: 3/5 - we're on our ribs adventure and this rack of ribs was somehow really boring. The ribs didn't taste much by itself so you were eating the sauce for flavor. The meats were soft where portions were falling off the bone but it didn't feel like it was quite tender. So it's a bit odd. Service: 4/5 - quick service but it feels like the cashier thinks she's doing you a favor by taking your order... Ambiance: n/a - ordered food to go. Since the rack was in a bag, it was really hard to eat on the go for us... Value for price: 4/5 - objectively it's good food, reasonable price, with quick service. Just not the best nor most memorable ribs we've had read more

Meats were okay but they put in the wrong sauces with our order. And the brownie tastes like oil mixed with plastic and chocolate. Really nasty. Probably won't Door Dash again with them. read more

So i love a good bbq, but this one missed the mark for me. The brisket and ribs were cooked entirely too fast and wasn't tender. The salad was good though! Fresh and a nice portion. I'm going to chalk the lackluster bbq up to it being the end of the day. They also forgot my brownie so i really was disappointed. I ordered via door dash and it got to me pretty quickly read more

We stopped on a whim based on yelp reviews and they were spot on! We got brisket sandwiches with sweet & bold BBQ sauce. WOWZA! The brisket was super tender and there was plenty on it, it was falling out of the sandwich! The BBQ sauce was delicious and the cole slaw was vinegary and tart. Service was outstanding. Easy 5 stars! read more

Driving back to Texas, I was in search for good BBQ and I heard Arkansas was the place. Off the beaten path I found Whole Hog via Yelp and decided to give it a try. Immediately upon pulling up the trophies in the window let me know I found my place. Walking in I was greeted and got right to business. Selection was the half-slab with green beans and Mac. Sides were okay, mac was lil chalky .. green beans could've been seasoned better. The ribs on the other hand were pretty good. Tenderness was okay, flavor profile was there, however I would've like them not sauced to get a true taste. The sauce was solid, not overly sweet with a good tang. I'd definitely pull back up to try other items on the menu read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Rib Plate - 1/2 Slab - Barbeque Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Listen, I love some good BBQ and was unhappy with how dry my chopped pork and chopped brisket were. Though their #6 BBQ sauce helped a little, it wasn't enough. Their baked beans were decent, but they need to be a little more careful with their burnt ends, as I almost ate foil. I really was hoping to like this place, but it didn't happen. read more

We stopped going there because the food just got bland. Prices went sky high. The sides were tiny portions.

this is our first time trying your restaurant and I must say that we were very impressed with the food all the way to the atmosphere. We traveled in from Elgin Texas ( The sausage capitol) and the bbq at the whole hog cafe is hands down excellent from the pork belly burnt ends to the ribs read more

If you've had Dickey's, you've had this place. I got the burnt ends with potato salad and greens (their best selling sides) It was bland. the BBQ bland, no flavor., the greens bland and overcooked/mushy, the potato salad was okay. The #6 BBQ was great though. That being said, I would not come back. It's pretty generic chain bbq. read more

very good. will go back soon. brisket was great! love all the different sauces to choose from!

1st time visiting, staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions on what to order. Food was excellent and reasonable! Great stuff!

We ordered 3 pulled pork nachos last night. They were pretty disappointing. There were chips, pulled pork, cheese sauce, sour cream, and grated cheese. You had the option of jalapenos or not, and that was it. No other things to go on. I wish there had been more options - like, onions, tomatoes, peccadillo, lettuce. They were just kind of plain. read more

Highly overrated. The brisket was dry, and so was the coleslaw. Worst potato salad ever, made with an overly strong flavor of sour cream. Friendly service but dirty tables. We've had much better BBQ in Alabama and Georgia. Not recommended. read more

Coming in to Little Rock for a concert we thought we get us some grub before the show. One quick search on Yelp for the best bbq brought us to The Whole Hog cafe. At 4pm on a Thursday this place was eerily quiet but that just meant we got our food pretty quickly. We asked what is the best way to try a bit of everything and we were told the ultimate platter is the best. So we got burnt pork ends, smoked sausage, brisket and ribs. Sides of Mac n Cheese, baked beans and of course some greens. The burnt ends were amazing. All the fat perfectly rendered and nicely smoked. The sausage was nice and juicy. The brisket was okay but coming from Texas, sorry Arkansas but Texas has you beat. Lastly the ribs where tasty although I do prefer dry rub. And the meat could have been a little more fall off the bone. All in all this was a good bbq spot. Maybe we are a little spoiled in Texas. But that BBQ sauce #6 was perfect, had to get me some to take home. If you're in LR and looking for some bbq, this place is worth a visit. read more

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The best barbecue hands down !! didn't expect it when I when in but had great reviews from people who recommended it and lived there !! Service was excellent although the ambiance could improve a bit !! read more

The beat bbq in Little Rock. I have been going to whole hog as long as I can remember. The bbq is always very good. Everything from the turkey to the pulled pork is good. The service is always very fast and the service is always very friendly . read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Ribs - Full Slab - Alacarte - Barbeque Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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I've eaten at this location several times over the past few years. The food is great. Go for the pulled pork plate. However, the location is sketchy. Be sure to park your vehicle where you can keep your eye on it. A friend of mine had his truck's window broken out. read more

Very much a true gemstone of southern BBQ in the heart of Arkansas! We were welcomed & delighted by polite staff. Restaurant was clean, showcased Memorabilia of gastronomy Achievements and had a family-friendly ambience. Definitely a great place to take a family, host a team dinner and indulge in good times! Strongly recommend the Brisket! read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Smoked Brisket, beans and Side Salad combo. - Barbeque Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Absolutely amazing food! I did a red state BBQ tour recently, and this was the best overall experience. Some places had BOMB ribs but the sides were uninspired. That was not the case here! I had the best potato salad ever. And I don't even like potato salad! The atmosphere is amazing. You immediately get the sense that this place is a winner. Literally. Before this place opened the owner had a hobby and passion for entering and straight-up WINNING all the time. Well done, and a belated congrats to him. Do the half slab so you can eat more sides. I also recommend the potato salad and the mac and cheese. Also, be sure to sample all of the sauces however you can! My favorites were 3,4,6 and Volcano! read more

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this is what i live for! anytime we drive through little rock, we must stop by the whole hog to have some award winning bbq. stop by and try their food. i guarantee you too will love it. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

The food here has always been great. The business smells of BBQ. Very limited service, if any at all. They take your order and call you up to get your order. Customer service is really non existent. Cafe style for sure. Food is very good. read more

Great food, outstanding service. Very reasonable prices, food was very flavorful. Quite settings, not noisy at all like a lot of restaurants. Our order was ready in a reasonable time. read more

Food was delicious!! We took our order to go because we were just passing through and sweet people running things!

Well this has been our go to for chicken barbecue. Ordered from this location and the other off frontage road many times as my husband is working in Arkansas for several months now. However, I always cringe when having to bring my service dog in but it's far to hot at 100+ degrees outside to leave him in my car. So although he is wearing his vest which has clear large lettering SERVICE DOG and other descriptions on it. The food preparer lady had to attempt to say he can't be in there. I replied yes he can he's a certified trained service dog. She says oh okay and precedes to give me not nice looks like she didn't want him in there anyway. Well he's trained and am told by others he listens better than most children. Plus what would you like me to leave him in my car? Food is great. But maybe retrain the staff on service dogs and how those of us who have them are already having difficulty and they need not add to our difficulties by being uneducated or rude about service dogs. The one location on frontage road has been so kind and welcoming. I'll go back there but not the main location. I don't need these ladies critical judgment. They get paid to serve food not to give their opinions. read more

$25+ for two sandwiches and 2 small sides. The pulled pork was dry (and so was the bun), tough and flavorless. Very disappointing. If you're going to charge premium prices, serve premium products and don't ever compromise the consistency and integrity of your product. I would've gladly waited for a higher quality product. The cashier was kind and courteous which is the reason for two stars. read more

I absolutely loved my takeout from this place. I am new to the area, and I was craving barbecued chicken. Whole Hog did not disappoint. I got two different types of barbecue sauce with it. One was labeled 2, and the other was 5. To be honest, I put some of the number 5 on my sandwich and loved it so much that I didn't even try the 2. Next time... The baked beans were completely delicious, and the chili was good. I will be back. I love it when I find a good spot the first time out in a new place! read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Chicken dinner (already put the barbecue sauce on it) - Barbeque Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Great food and fast service. Had the chicken leg and chicken was moist and tender. Love their sauces. read more

ate there yesterday food was cold brisket cold, mac and cheese warn not hot, beans cold. A leftover meal not fresh. If they won awards it was not serving this food. Find another place to eat. read more

Very nice people and very good southern smoke barbecue. Nice big place to eat and relaxing while you enjoy some of Arkansas best barbecue. I most certainly will return. Roll Tide read more