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    Whole Hog Cafe

    3.9 (279 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    pulled pork, baked beans, cheesy corn #yum #ReviewsByRL
    Raena L.

    We came for lunch 10.29.23 and caught it just before what might have been the after-church crowd, so wasn't busy when we got there, but then filled up. My two friends and I each had the lunch special of pulled pork sandwich(comes with slaw on it) and choice of 2 sides -- chose the baked beans and the cheesy corn, both that also have bits of meat ends in them. I also tried 3 of the 6 sauces on the table - -and appreciate the way they were labeled and described. Everything was very tasty and I was going to pack some up but instead I ate everything. #yum #ReviewsByRL

    Burnt Ends Plate - all fat
    Mike E.

    Disappointed that I couldn't eat half the burnt ends as it was so fatty. Don't recommend it. I should've ordered the pulled pork.

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    Cathy L.

    This is for North location. With a heavy heart I write this. I hate writing bad reviews. We went in to try a few items on the menu . Getting ready to use for wedding reception. I actually told the hostess that (and owner). I ordered brisket dinner and side of burnt ends. Added slaw , baked beans, green beans and one piece of catfish. Visited with both owner and young girl while they were preparing food and said I wanted to try little bit of everything. Got home and order was screwed up. Had two orders of burnt ends. No biggie things happen. HERES is the PROBLEM! Burnt ends were so fatty that half of it was fat. See pictures. I've had burnt ends at several other joints. They never looked like that. Half fat. Removed all fat took some pictures and decided I couldn't stand it. I called and spoke with owner . She said that's what I ordered and that is what burnt ends were. I asked if I could come back and pick up brisket tomorrow..... she was irritated, busy and basically said she would call her husband and have 1/3 pound at front . I appreciated that but I'm the one that suggested it. I don't usually post bad reviews. I can't imagine trying to have a restaurant. But this experience was not what I'm used to when a business gets something wrong . I paid in full for all the food , paid an additional 3 percent cause I wanted to use credit card and finally another couple of bucks to girl who took my order. Fail fail, fail . The beans were ok. The slaw ok but not special and the burnt ends were so gross we didn't eat any of them. I didn't go get the beef cause I really felt like I deserved a call back when owner wasn't busy. One positive was the $ 3.00 piece of catfish she cooked for me. It was very good. I've had their brisket before from other location. I would stick to that but this joint if off my list because of conversation with manager. They messed up. She should have made it right. Not worth my time to go pick up a little beef. You lost a customer and a catering job. 1-10.

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    Pulled pork was nice and juicy. But when I'm having BBQ I really enjoy french fries. Not fried potato triangles

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    Burnt ends and green beans are delicious. Great variety of BBQ sauces. Sausage was mediocre at best. I would go back, but skip the sausage.

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    Two words. Cheesy corn. Try it at least once. Otherwise, the ambience is quiet and the food service was quite quick.

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    I tried their nachos and they were amazing. The rest of my family's food looked great also!

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    Best in Springfield. Great burnt ends, & the potato salad might be the best I've ever had!

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