Mesquite smoked brisket. Not my favorite as mesquite is a very hard wood and burns at high temps. Fat laden brisket needs to be cooked low and slow to render the fats. The owner goes to Texas twice a year to get the wood. Now that's TLC! Having said that was a great tasting brisket sandwich.
I've only eaten the Hanks Special the humongous Potato with brisket and or chicken which is delicious , and is two meals! The owner and staff are welcoming and full of comedy !
Hank smokes up some amazing Brisket. But what lures me in anytime I'm anywhere within 20 miles of the place is his smoked Corned Beef! It's ridiculously tasty, always juicy and definitely worth a trip!
**Note: Hanks serves takeout only.
Love the place. I've been twice and their meat melts in your mouth. The sauce is perfect, sides are good, and the desserts are no joke! The staff is friendly and very welcoming. So glad they are 10 minutes from our house. Some of the best BBQ in town!!! Choose anything, you won't go wrong!
As we walked in, they realized we were 1st timers so they got some samples ready for us. I quickly realized I have only ever had bad corned beef because it was phenomenal. We ended up with both the corned beef and brisket and every ounce of meat was devoured.
I had the corn beef hash and the smoked brisket and it just melted in my mouth. Cooked to perfection. The Mac and cheese was a little to peppery for my liking, but the BBQ sauce makes the trip worth it. It's sweet, with a hint of mustard, I could drink it.
Heavenly! The brisket was perfect. Bought 2 pounds of brisket today. The smokiness was perfect. This place is a must. Staff very friendly and Hank is amazing! Gave me a few tips. Thank you guys!
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Our New Love. The smoked corned beef brisket, served in thick, juicy, smokey, melting slices - it is one impressive taste experience. The Hubs and I got a pound and a couple of buns and went to Crown Hill to picnic. The Hubs lost all control and inhaled all the remaining meat before I ate my sandwich, requiring another stop for another pound and dessert.
Hank's reminds me of going to the barber shop with my dad. Spotless linoleum floor and chairs lined up on the wall, and an order counter. Plenty of seating while waiting for your turn to order and pick-up, but no dine-in option. I love Crown Hill, and a new picnic table memorial has been built on the south side of Strawberry Hill, so the carry-out factor is a plus for me.
The smoked corned beef is a must try, and the regular brisket is also very good. We liked the slaw and the desserts - sugar cream pie and cheesecake. The latkes were not what I anticipated - more like mashed potatoes and corn smooshed together in a cup. Not bad, just strange.
Try Hank's - fabulous food and friendly people.
Awesome food. I had the brisket sandwich, cheesecake was amazing too.
Herbaciouslycarniverous
+4.5
OUTSTANDING!!! BBQ joint. I felt like I got lost outside of Memphis and wandered into a BBQ dream. I did wander into a bbq dream but in Indy. Nothing phony, fancy or trying to be what it's not.
Hank is a pitmaster of the highest order, brisket is superior, smoked corned beef-better and sausage snaps like it should.
Desserts were homemade and better than I have found yet, including Gray's Cafeteria.
Just like great bbq it takes time, place your order, chat over the counter with the friendly folks, thank Hank and the ladies, go home, enjoy and be ready for a nap. Easily, best in town!
First time trying
food was great
Brisket with bar b que sauce and I believe a loaded potato a friend of mine told me about Hank's so it was a perfect day to try
Got the rib dinner, and the ribs were really good. I loved the bbq sauce. Also got 2 orders of mac n cheese, and there was some good flavor there, but not my favorite I've ever had. Nothing they did wrong, though. Got a peach cobbler, and it's really tasty, but I feel like it might be missing something... maybe more crust?
I will absolutely be back. Good food at fair prices, and the staff were friendly.
I stopped in here the Saturday before Christmas to get some brisket. I got a pound and a half, chopped, which I've been eating the last few days with flour tortillas, homemade refried pinto beans and some good pico de gallo. Man, just heaven. I lived in or around Austin for a long time and wanted to recreate similar tacos that I'd get there...this scratched that itch and then some.
The brisket, btw, heats back up really nice in a cast iron skillet. I'm really pleased to have tried this place. The folks were very personable and friendly and I'm certain I'll be back👍
Amazing food and atmosphere! The lady gave us free gift cards for having to wait! Even though we only waited 5-10 mins!! I would definitely recommend if you enjoy a nice hearty pizza and some killer nacho cheese sauce
We came all the way from San Antonio TX to get some of Hanks famous rib tips and Carmel apple cobbler,and they didn't disappointe! Delicious 😋
Morgan Dixon (The L & T MD)
+5
This is a GEM that I wish I'd discovered years ago! Some of the best brisket I've ever experienced as well as corned beef ... all a top a baked potato! Talk about a winning combination! This family friendly business is a must stop when visiting Indianapolis! Can't wait to visit again soon! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tired this place for the first time today. Small waiting and ordering area almost reminds you of a waiting room at a doctors office, but that’s okay. There is no place to eat on the property. Brisket had great flavor as well as the sauce. The Mac and cheese was gooey and amazing. The one complaint I had the sandwich was sitting in sauce. Like the bottom bun was sunk in sauce. Impossible to pick up and eat, which is okay. I planned on eating it with a fork. No problem but if you plan on eating in your car, that could be an issue.
The loaded chicken potato was a 3/5 for me. I'll definitely go for the brisket next visit. The peach cobbler was very good. I do recommend you try it for yourself.
I got a pulled pork sandwich dinner to go. There are no tables. The pork was chopped into small pieces making the sandwich a knife and fork exercise. It was a touch salty for my taste but it was reasonably priced. I'll some other options when I'm in the neighborhood.
Best BBQ in Indianapolis. A true hole in the wall place, completely nondescript and unnoticeable unless you're already looking for it. No eating in, takeout only as they clearly focus strictly on only what they do best: making BBQ. You can't really go wrong with your order here, but I prefer the sliced brisket, with its delightfully smoky flavor and fall-apart juiciness that reminisces of biting into an overly juicy fruit where it runs down your chin if you're not quick. Sides are also solidly tasty and worth adding to the order.
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