Whole Hog Café is a United States restaurant chain specializing in award- winning barbecue, particularly known for its "whole hog" or snout-to-tail cooking style. The chain originated in Little Rock, Arkansas, and has multiple locations across several states including Arkansas, Missouri, New Mexico, New Jersey, and New York
. Key Features:
- The menu features slow-smoked meats such as pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, and turkey, all prepared daily with championship-quality recipes
- They make all their sauces in-house using original recipes, and offer a variety of side dishes like potato salad, beans, coleslaw, salad, and dinner rolls
- Whole Hog Café has a strong reputation, having won the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in 2002 and other awards over the years
- The chain offers catering services for events of all sizes, with options for pickup, delivery, and even full event setup and service
- Locations maintain a casual, roadhouse atmosphere and are praised for quality food and friendly service, though some reviews note room for improvement in cleanliness and order accuracy
Notable Locations:
- North Little Rock, Arkansas: Known for beef ribs on Tuesdays and a commitment to quality and authenticity
- Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico: Serving Memphis-style BBQ for over 15 years with a focus on pecan-smoked meats and seven signature sauces
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey: Offers a variety of BBQ platters and sandwiches with positive customer reviews highlighting the flavor and portions
- Conway, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri also have locations serving the same award-winning BBQ recipes
Whole Hog Café combines traditional barbecue techniques with a modern restaurant chain approach, emphasizing quality, flavor, and community involvement
