This original location on Burrough Rd. is closed. As we were headed through Ft. Smith, we went out of the way to eat here. Found it deserted. "Moved to 6707 Phoenix" was written on the sign. (Update Yelp page please.) We were starving and we remember Whole Hog Cafe (from Hot Springs and Little Rock) fondly. This visit was just kind of meh. It was about 1:30 and the place was mostly vacant. One employee seemed annoyed and was not helpful at all when ordering. We had to ask the other worker for our cups. The thing I love the best about this restaurant is the potato salad. Seriously. I would maybe order only that. The pulled pork sandwich was piled high but was a little dry. The other thing I love best are the assortment of sauces. On a different note, they were already playing Christmas music in a loop when we were there. Odd. I will probably try a different BBQ joint the next time I'm in town.
Kim Humphrey
Friendly staff and atmosphere, yet the food was underwhelming. The flavor of the food was okay. As the only customers at the time, what surprised us most was that the temperature of the food that we had to wait on was not warm. It was on the cold side of room temperature. My experience with Burrough Rd location had always been positive. I hope this location can get its groove soon.
Mark Lennon
This place used to be my go to BBQ place. Amazing meat and really good sides. I don’t know what has happened the last three times I have visited the service has been terrible! Getting orders wrong employees having an attitude. This last time I went through the drive through to pick up a pound of meat to take home and asked for a large ice tea I was told they were out so I asked for some water because I was really thirsty the person said “sure we can do that” when I got to the window they gave me my order and I asked about my water and got a snarky reply “we don’t do that” I got mad and drove away only to get home and see that they did not give me the sauce I ordered! This is the last time I will patronize this place!?
Amita Stroud
One of the best BBQ places in town!! Definitely will be back. The pork sandwichplatter is the best!!!!
Dan Jen
meats and sides are always great and always love trying all six sauces plus the hot!
Steve Karber
Meat was cold,sauces are bland at best,Cole slaw was yuck, beans were bland. Couldn't eat it so just got up and left. Wouldn't feed this stuff to homeless person. Afraid he/she would get sick.
Stewart Arnold
Very friendly staff generous portions and good as always.
Michael Tammy McCravens
Extremely clean and very friendly! Food was excellent as always!
David Fielder
Food was great and the wait staff were super friendly and nice. Building was a bit warm for my tastes, but it is Arkansas and out summers suck!
Marilyn Waite
I'm so proud to write this post for a 'well deserving' BBQ Grill Master. The Ribs & Pulled Pork plus sauce was absolutely delicious. My family cleaned it up otherwise I would have sent a pic. Being from Southern Illinois..Mike Mills would approve! MJ WAITE
I was quite excited and looking forward to my trip to Whole Hog Cafe earlier this week but I havé to say that I was less than satisfied. I ordered the Ultimate Feast for$29.99 plus tax. When I got home I was taken aback at the portion size óf each item. They did give me 2 forks though. The food was okay and the sauces were very good but not enough to bring me back,
Randahl Bueing
Has pulled pork sandwich and Mac and cheese, was good, both could have been warmer.
Cassandra McCullers
Seriously the worst. DRY meat. Cold roll when it needs a slice of white bread. Beans are terrible. Sweet tea taste old and they were only open 20 minutes before we arrived. The place is FILTHY! I will never waste my money here again. “World champion” must have been the only one on the contest. Do yourself a favor and just drive the extra miles for Reid’s in Booneville.
Maryann Dart
It was our 1st time 2 eat there.. The Food was Great. We will go back.
Ashlee Wofford
Went here for a girls night and we each had the brisket plate I had mine with mac, my friend had Mac and beans. food was subpar at the best especially for the price We paid.My Mac was over cooked and cold, brisket taste was decent but just not enough and was far to cold for my liking. My friends Mac and brisket were cold also and she said her beans were cold but they tasted okay.Overall not a pleasant experience, Im really disappointed after seeing most of the good reviews I was really excited but now I probably won’t be back.
This original location on Burrough Rd. is closed. As we were headed through Ft. Smith, we went out of the way to eat here. Found it deserted. "Moved to 6707 Phoenix" was written on the sign. (Update Yelp page please.) We were starving and we remember Whole Hog Cafe (from Hot Springs and Little Rock) fondly. This visit was just kind of meh. It was about 1:30 and the place was mostly vacant. One employee seemed annoyed and was not helpful at all when ordering. We had to ask the other worker for our cups. The thing I love the best about this restaurant is the potato salad. Seriously. I would maybe order only that. The pulled pork sandwich was piled high but was a little dry. The other thing I love best are the assortment of sauces. On a different note, they were already playing Christmas music in a loop when we were there. Odd. I will probably try a different BBQ joint the next time I'm in town.
Friendly staff and atmosphere, yet the food was underwhelming. The flavor of the food was okay. As the only customers at the time, what surprised us most was that the temperature of the food that we had to wait on was not warm. It was on the cold side of room temperature. My experience with Burrough Rd location had always been positive. I hope this location can get its groove soon.
This place used to be my go to BBQ place. Amazing meat and really good sides. I don’t know what has happened the last three times I have visited the service has been terrible! Getting orders wrong employees having an attitude. This last time I went through the drive through to pick up a pound of meat to take home and asked for a large ice tea I was told they were out so I asked for some water because I was really thirsty the person said “sure we can do that” when I got to the window they gave me my order and I asked about my water and got a snarky reply “we don’t do that” I got mad and drove away only to get home and see that they did not give me the sauce I ordered! This is the last time I will patronize this place!?
One of the best BBQ places in town!! Definitely will be back. The pork sandwichplatter is the best!!!!
meats and sides are always great and always love trying all six sauces plus the hot!
Meat was cold,sauces are bland at best,Cole slaw was yuck, beans were bland. Couldn't eat it so just got up and left. Wouldn't feed this stuff to homeless person. Afraid he/she would get sick.
Very friendly staff generous portions and good as always.
Extremely clean and very friendly! Food was excellent as always!
Food was great and the wait staff were super friendly and nice. Building was a bit warm for my tastes, but it is Arkansas and out summers suck!
I'm so proud to write this post for a 'well deserving' BBQ Grill Master. The Ribs & Pulled Pork plus sauce was absolutely delicious. My family cleaned it up otherwise I would have sent a pic. Being from Southern Illinois..Mike Mills would approve! MJ WAITE
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I was quite excited and looking forward to my trip to Whole Hog Cafe earlier this week but I havé to say that I was less than satisfied. I ordered the Ultimate Feast for$29.99 plus tax. When I got home I was taken aback at the portion size óf each item. They did give me 2 forks though. The food was okay and the sauces were very good but not enough to bring me back,
Has pulled pork sandwich and Mac and cheese, was good, both could have been warmer.
Seriously the worst. DRY meat. Cold roll when it needs a slice of white bread. Beans are terrible. Sweet tea taste old and they were only open 20 minutes before we arrived. The place is FILTHY! I will never waste my money here again. “World champion” must have been the only one on the contest. Do yourself a favor and just drive the extra miles for Reid’s in Booneville.
It was our 1st time 2 eat there.. The Food was Great. We will go back.
Went here for a girls night and we each had the brisket plate I had mine with mac, my friend had Mac and beans. food was subpar at the best especially for the price We paid.My Mac was over cooked and cold, brisket taste was decent but just not enough and was far to cold for my liking. My friends Mac and brisket were cold also and she said her beans were cold but they tasted okay.Overall not a pleasant experience, Im really disappointed after seeing most of the good reviews I was really excited but now I probably won’t be back.