For openers, if you believe as I do that the perfect barbecue is usually found in a place with bars on the windows in the worst part of town and just enough grease on the tables to write your initials - this isn't it. Hog Wilds is on Main Street in Hutchinson in a neat, crisp, clean store across the street from one of the Salt City's famed landmark restaurants, Skaets (steaks, backwards). But when you get to the bottom line, this is only fair to middlin' 'cue at best. Great prices (2 meat dinner with 2 sides, $8.59, dollar less for one meat), not so good barbecue. Good barbecue (altogether now class) is cooked slow over low heat from wood embers, usually hickory and oak. The ribs here are cooked in less than three hours and then, brace yourself, steamed to make them "fall off the bone tender." Any time the meat :"falls off the bone" it's either been par boiled, or baked before being smoked, or grilled and then steamed. Guess where the flavor goes when you steam ribs? The brisket was sliced thin and was dry, the pulled pork only slightly better. The answer here is that Hog Wild is part of a small but growing chain with most of its stores in Wichita. Everything is recipe formula driven and geared not to offend. Hence all the fat is trimmed off the brisket and pork shoulder (guess what catches the smoke flavor and keeps the meat moist) A couple sauces (hot and mild), curly fries (fair), a distinctive slaw, and the untrieds: baked beans, mashed potatoes (in a barbecue joint?), and straight-out-of-the-can corn. How many chains do you know that really make good barbecue? Three desserts were smooshed into sealed plastic containers at the register, hardly an outstanding presentation and not not particularly appetizing. All in all, the Brown Shoe Gourmet (read other barbecue reviews from across the country) recommends that unless you just have to have a barbecue fix and you're nearly out of gas, you look elsewhere.
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Paulette D.
Good food. We ordered the two meat plate. I got brisket and chicken while Martin got the brisket and turkey. The meat had a wonderful smokey taste that I really like although a bit to the dry side it wasn't bad enough to ruin the meal. BBQ sauce was good, not too sweet with a hint of smoke. Sides were good but typical. I like the slaw but thought the potato salad was just ok. Friendly fast service.
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Colleen S.
The most delicious bbq I've ever had. I wish California had this because I would make this my go to place. Friendly service and quick. Truly a great Kansas bbq.
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Ginger L.
I really like Hog Wild. The smoke flavor on the meat is just right to where I can still taste the meat, which is extremely important in good BBQ. The pulled pork, brisket, and even pulled chicken are moist where they should be and crisp where they should be. LOVE the carolina pulled pork sandwich with a large amount of filling on a big ole bun! Portions are generous on all their items. Can call ahead and pick up your order at the walk-up window. Can go inside. Can also drive through. Talk about convenient for those who like to eat it, but don't appreciate the "eau de smokehouse" on their clothing for the next 6 hours. :) Staff has always been polite, helpful with questions, and quick with the orders. (Don't be late; they close at 8!)
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Kent M.
3 of our group here today for lunch. Good chow. Thanks folks. Well done
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Geary J.
We found this little gem thanks to Yelp! It is our habit to now in our pre trip planning to scour Yelp and make a list of places to visit. Tiffany is a fiend when it comes to BBQ, and she put Hog Wild on our list of must visits. The restaurant was clean and we were greeted when we walked in with a smile and a "how ya'll doing". After placing our order and getting our drinks we found an open booth and had just begun a conversation when our number was called. The BBQ was great; I had chopped brisket, pulled pork and hot links with fries. Tiff had the chopped brisket and pulled pork. The meat was flavorful and juicy, and was served hot; my fries had just come out of the fryer. It was a great experience and just what we had hoped it would be. We'll be back!
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Reed N.
I really enjoy the ribs here. They are well prepared and seasoned. They have that wonderful smoke note you should always find in BBQ. They tend to be pretty tender here, too. Most people will appreciate that. For me, I always get ribs for lunch here.
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Kansas G.
Great food (I had the pulled pork and brisket - both were awesome!), wonderful service, nice clean location, good prices. I will definitely be back for lunch or dinner next time I'm in Hutchinson!
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Kenn B.
Wow, this place delivers a punch of bbq goodness to the gut. Best baked beans I have ever had. Brisket and turkey were amazing. Great value to food ratio. Stop here and you will not be sorry.
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Troy H.
Several times a year we travel to Hutchinson to visit family. Hog Wild is the first place we go. Everyone knows that is where we eat our dinner after a long trip. I always get the rib platter. The meat falls off the bone. The prices are pretty reasonable for what you get.
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Robert W.
Decent BBQ and ok price. Was very happy with the service and the food was good. My group and I all had pulled pork which was nice, but not the best I ever had. If you are in Hutchinson, I would say this is an okay choice.
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Ken G.
This was my first time here and I was VERY impressed! The food was delicious, the portions were large, the price was VERY reasonable, the service was great and the food was served fast!!! I would definitely come back. I had the open face sandwich. Paid less than 6 bucks and im leaving full.
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Dan S.
Unbelievable how bad this place was. Overpriced cold BBQ. Didn't taste fresh. Severely severely tainted by how rude the staff was.
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Shannon S.
Picked this place on a whim while visiting family and wasn't disappointed. For only being $ on Yelp, they really have some good food. The ribs were delicious and pealed apart easily, and on top of that the food arrived faster than you'd expect. Would eat here again.
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Paige H.
The stuffed baked potatoes are my favorite but the turkey and hot links are to die for as well. The sides are not really that exciting and I don't understand why they don't have sweet tea but it's really all about the BBQ and they never disappoint. On my last visit I was super impressed with the quick turn around at lunch even though they were packed. Parking is also well thought out to manage the crowds.
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Torey G.
An American take on the wildly successful Korean chain "Dog Wild Pit Bull BBQ," this local hot spot uses the same recipe for success - without the canine cuisine, of course - to create a delightful Midwest destination.
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Kim S.
I love this place and the people that work here!!! Every time I come to town I eat here at least every other day! Their stuffed baked potatoes are wonderful and enough to feed me two meals! Unfortunately I have to agree with the majority of the reviews I like the mashed and gravy and the baked beans but the other sides are not at all my favorite! They do have sweet tea, which I saw someone else mention they didnt...its sitting right next to the soda machine with the unsweetened tea. I spent a few months in Hutch last summer and they always make me feel as if I have been here my whole life! Love me some Hog Wild!
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Jennifer W.
This place has some of the best ribs I've ever had. They are always fall off the bone good. The sandwiches are great too.
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Garrett N.
I'm from Kansas City and I was pretty impressed. I had the smoked beef brisket. Very good flavor and the regular and hot sauce were great too. I'm taking off one star because the sides were nothing to write home about.
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Keith T.
I wish Hog Wild was located in Dodge City. Now I plan my route to KC just to stop at their Hutchinson, Salina or Wichita locations.
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Adam S.
The ribs here are about as good as you will find. I was really surprised by the overall quality of the food here. I would definitely recommend stopping here. They keep kind of strange hours if I remember correctly though.
(4)
Christopher C.
I like this Hog Wild because its a hole in the wall with a walk up counter outside and flat out friendly service. Have benn here several times and look forward when I,m in town
(5)
Patsy T.
It's okay, but nothing to write home about. Roy's is the place to go for bbq locally, but if you want bbq after lunchtime it's a toss up between this and Danny Boy's.
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Shane C.
This is my reigning champ for Ribs. Best I've ever had. So good you didn't need sauce. But if you tried some it was great too. Danny Boys isn't even close to their baby backs. I will remember the days I had Hog Wild ribs like I remember those special days in your life, because I don't live in Kansas and I might not get to try them that often again. The coleslaw was good and the pulled pork just perfect. This is the standard I will judge all future BBQ joints against. period.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Bud C.
For openers, if you believe as I do that the perfect barbecue is usually found in a place with bars on the windows in the worst part of town and just enough grease on the tables to write your initials - this isn't it. Hog Wilds is on Main Street in Hutchinson in a neat, crisp, clean store across the street from one of the Salt City's famed landmark restaurants, Skaets (steaks, backwards). But when you get to the bottom line, this is only fair to middlin' 'cue at best. Great prices (2 meat dinner with 2 sides, $8.59, dollar less for one meat), not so good barbecue. Good barbecue (altogether now class) is cooked slow over low heat from wood embers, usually hickory and oak. The ribs here are cooked in less than three hours and then, brace yourself, steamed to make them "fall off the bone tender." Any time the meat :"falls off the bone" it's either been par boiled, or baked before being smoked, or grilled and then steamed. Guess where the flavor goes when you steam ribs? The brisket was sliced thin and was dry, the pulled pork only slightly better. The answer here is that Hog Wild is part of a small but growing chain with most of its stores in Wichita. Everything is recipe formula driven and geared not to offend. Hence all the fat is trimmed off the brisket and pork shoulder (guess what catches the smoke flavor and keeps the meat moist) A couple sauces (hot and mild), curly fries (fair), a distinctive slaw, and the untrieds: baked beans, mashed potatoes (in a barbecue joint?), and straight-out-of-the-can corn. How many chains do you know that really make good barbecue? Three desserts were smooshed into sealed plastic containers at the register, hardly an outstanding presentation and not not particularly appetizing. All in all, the Brown Shoe Gourmet (read other barbecue reviews from across the country) recommends that unless you just have to have a barbecue fix and you're nearly out of gas, you look elsewhere.
(2)Paulette D.
Good food. We ordered the two meat plate. I got brisket and chicken while Martin got the brisket and turkey. The meat had a wonderful smokey taste that I really like although a bit to the dry side it wasn't bad enough to ruin the meal. BBQ sauce was good, not too sweet with a hint of smoke. Sides were good but typical. I like the slaw but thought the potato salad was just ok. Friendly fast service.
(3)Colleen S.
The most delicious bbq I've ever had. I wish California had this because I would make this my go to place. Friendly service and quick. Truly a great Kansas bbq.
(5)Ginger L.
I really like Hog Wild. The smoke flavor on the meat is just right to where I can still taste the meat, which is extremely important in good BBQ. The pulled pork, brisket, and even pulled chicken are moist where they should be and crisp where they should be. LOVE the carolina pulled pork sandwich with a large amount of filling on a big ole bun! Portions are generous on all their items. Can call ahead and pick up your order at the walk-up window. Can go inside. Can also drive through. Talk about convenient for those who like to eat it, but don't appreciate the "eau de smokehouse" on their clothing for the next 6 hours. :) Staff has always been polite, helpful with questions, and quick with the orders. (Don't be late; they close at 8!)
(5)Kent M.
3 of our group here today for lunch. Good chow. Thanks folks. Well done
(4)Geary J.
We found this little gem thanks to Yelp! It is our habit to now in our pre trip planning to scour Yelp and make a list of places to visit. Tiffany is a fiend when it comes to BBQ, and she put Hog Wild on our list of must visits. The restaurant was clean and we were greeted when we walked in with a smile and a "how ya'll doing". After placing our order and getting our drinks we found an open booth and had just begun a conversation when our number was called. The BBQ was great; I had chopped brisket, pulled pork and hot links with fries. Tiff had the chopped brisket and pulled pork. The meat was flavorful and juicy, and was served hot; my fries had just come out of the fryer. It was a great experience and just what we had hoped it would be. We'll be back!
(4)Reed N.
I really enjoy the ribs here. They are well prepared and seasoned. They have that wonderful smoke note you should always find in BBQ. They tend to be pretty tender here, too. Most people will appreciate that. For me, I always get ribs for lunch here.
(4)Kansas G.
Great food (I had the pulled pork and brisket - both were awesome!), wonderful service, nice clean location, good prices. I will definitely be back for lunch or dinner next time I'm in Hutchinson!
(4)Kenn B.
Wow, this place delivers a punch of bbq goodness to the gut. Best baked beans I have ever had. Brisket and turkey were amazing. Great value to food ratio. Stop here and you will not be sorry.
(5)Troy H.
Several times a year we travel to Hutchinson to visit family. Hog Wild is the first place we go. Everyone knows that is where we eat our dinner after a long trip. I always get the rib platter. The meat falls off the bone. The prices are pretty reasonable for what you get.
(5)Robert W.
Decent BBQ and ok price. Was very happy with the service and the food was good. My group and I all had pulled pork which was nice, but not the best I ever had. If you are in Hutchinson, I would say this is an okay choice.
(4)Ken G.
This was my first time here and I was VERY impressed! The food was delicious, the portions were large, the price was VERY reasonable, the service was great and the food was served fast!!! I would definitely come back. I had the open face sandwich. Paid less than 6 bucks and im leaving full.
(5)Dan S.
Unbelievable how bad this place was. Overpriced cold BBQ. Didn't taste fresh. Severely severely tainted by how rude the staff was.
(1)Shannon S.
Picked this place on a whim while visiting family and wasn't disappointed. For only being $ on Yelp, they really have some good food. The ribs were delicious and pealed apart easily, and on top of that the food arrived faster than you'd expect. Would eat here again.
(5)Paige H.
The stuffed baked potatoes are my favorite but the turkey and hot links are to die for as well. The sides are not really that exciting and I don't understand why they don't have sweet tea but it's really all about the BBQ and they never disappoint. On my last visit I was super impressed with the quick turn around at lunch even though they were packed. Parking is also well thought out to manage the crowds.
(5)Torey G.
An American take on the wildly successful Korean chain "Dog Wild Pit Bull BBQ," this local hot spot uses the same recipe for success - without the canine cuisine, of course - to create a delightful Midwest destination.
(5)Kim S.
I love this place and the people that work here!!! Every time I come to town I eat here at least every other day! Their stuffed baked potatoes are wonderful and enough to feed me two meals! Unfortunately I have to agree with the majority of the reviews I like the mashed and gravy and the baked beans but the other sides are not at all my favorite! They do have sweet tea, which I saw someone else mention they didnt...its sitting right next to the soda machine with the unsweetened tea. I spent a few months in Hutch last summer and they always make me feel as if I have been here my whole life! Love me some Hog Wild!
(4)Jennifer W.
This place has some of the best ribs I've ever had. They are always fall off the bone good. The sandwiches are great too.
(5)Garrett N.
I'm from Kansas City and I was pretty impressed. I had the smoked beef brisket. Very good flavor and the regular and hot sauce were great too. I'm taking off one star because the sides were nothing to write home about.
(4)Keith T.
I wish Hog Wild was located in Dodge City. Now I plan my route to KC just to stop at their Hutchinson, Salina or Wichita locations.
(5)Adam S.
The ribs here are about as good as you will find. I was really surprised by the overall quality of the food here. I would definitely recommend stopping here. They keep kind of strange hours if I remember correctly though.
(4)Christopher C.
I like this Hog Wild because its a hole in the wall with a walk up counter outside and flat out friendly service. Have benn here several times and look forward when I,m in town
(5)Patsy T.
It's okay, but nothing to write home about. Roy's is the place to go for bbq locally, but if you want bbq after lunchtime it's a toss up between this and Danny Boy's.
(2)Shane C.
This is my reigning champ for Ribs. Best I've ever had. So good you didn't need sauce. But if you tried some it was great too. Danny Boys isn't even close to their baby backs. I will remember the days I had Hog Wild ribs like I remember those special days in your life, because I don't live in Kansas and I might not get to try them that often again. The coleslaw was good and the pulled pork just perfect. This is the standard I will judge all future BBQ joints against. period.
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