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