Indianapolis' Hidden Gem

Pull apart
real
barbecue.

We smoke our meats low and slow over hickory and oak, then stack them high with house-made sides that'll make you slow down and actually enjoy your dinner. No rush, no pretense — just good food, done right.

10+

Years Smokin'

Daily

Fresh Smoke

Local

Ingredients

Smoker racks loaded with meat at Now That's Bar-B-Que
4.9

"Best BBQ in Indy, hands down. The brisket changed my life."

House-made BBQ sauce being brushed on ribs
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Restaurant interior with rustic wood tables and warm lighting
Smoke rising from the barbecue smoker
Chef working at the barbecue station
Dining table set with BBQ plates and sides
Our Story

We started with
a smoker
and a stubborn idea.

Back in 2015, we bought a used offset smoker, filled it with post oak, and decided that Indianapolis deserved barbecue that actually tasted like someone cared. Most places rush it. We don't.

Every morning at 4 a.m., we're here — firing up, rubbin', and tending the pits. It takes 14 hours to get a brisket right. We'd rather lose sleep than serve you something mediocre.

That commitment showed up. Locals started coming in, then bringing friends, then showing up for birthdays and Friday night dinners. This place became something bigger than we imagined — a real neighborhood spot where people feel at home.

2015

Year founded

4 AM

Smoke time, every day

100%

From scratch

Weekly Events

What's Happening

Good food, good company, and reasons to come in beyond Friday night.

Crispy BBQ wings on a plate
Every Wednesday

Wing Night

Our signature wings — smoked low, finished crispy, tossed in your choice of sauce. Half price all evening.

Assorted craft beers on a wooden board
Every Friday

Craft Beer & Ribs

Local Indiana brews paired with our full rack of St. Louis ribs. Rotating taps, always cold, always a good time.

Family gathering around a table with BBQ
Weekends

Family Feasts

Bring the whole crew. Our Family Feast plate feeds 6–8 with everything on the menu and seconds included.

Come Eat

Find Us

We're right here in Indianapolis. Pull up, sit down, and let us take care of the rest.

Address

11143 Exchange St
Indianapolis, IN 46259

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Hours

Monday – Thursday 11 AM – 9 PM
Friday 11 AM – 10 PM
Saturday 12 PM – 10 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM

Call Us

For catering inquiries, party reservations, or questions about our menu.

(317) 245-7354

Hungry? We're open now.

Walk in or call ahead — we'll have your plate ready. No appointment necessary, just appetite.

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