They have excellent flavored barbecue. I got the brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage. The service is also quick. Employees are very nice and come around and check on you sufficiently.
Smoky, creamy, and just the right kick — comfort food that earns a second scoop.

1897 BBQ
Loved by locals and featured on DealSplash.
1897 BBQ
Loved by locals and featured on DealSplash.
Smoky, creamy, and just the right kick — comfort food that earns a second scoop.

1897 BBQ
Loved by locals and featured on DealSplash.
1897 BBQ
Loved by locals and featured on DealSplash.
1897 BBQ's Jalapeño Mac & Cheese is the side dish that steals the show — house-made, rich, and layered with just enough heat to keep things interesting. Pair it with your choice of smokehouse classics and discover why regulars always come back for more. Whether you're a first-timer or finally making the trip, this is the taste of Columbia City done right.
120 reviews from Google Maps
They have excellent flavored barbecue. I got the brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage. The service is also quick. Employees are very nice and come around and check on you sufficiently.
This was my second visit to 1897 BBQ and I’ll be back for a third at their new location. Pete Schlegel performed tonight so that knocked the atmosphere up a notch. The atmosphere already feels like just having good BBQ in one’s backyard though. One can’t go wrong with their pork BBQ sandwich which I had. Melt in your mouth flavor. Along side I had some of the best baked beans I’ve eaten and the Southern cornbread was perfectly made. 5’s all around. The owners have it well organized and runs efficiently. The staff were all genuinely lovely. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
1897 BBQ has been on our radar for a few weeks. My wife and father in law had popped in for lunch and raved about the pulled pork sandwich, jalepeno mac and cheese and (insert drum roll here) the spoon bread with honey butter. Our hearts tonight were set on the brisket, however the 1897 BBQ crew had an unfortunate for us no brisket on the menu tonight and we were unable to try the brisket. Now this slight breach of bbq etiquette enabled our small group to try the ribs. The Mrs went for ribs, jalepeno mac and cheese and the spoon bread. I was a bit more adventurous and went for the two meat plate consisting of pulled pork, ribs, jalepeno mac and cheese and spoon bread. Our friends choose wisely and split a two meat plate. Their plate was the pulled pork, smoked chicken, green beans and jalepeno mac and cheese. The ribs were spot on fantastic with a very light smoke flavor, bones pulled away cleanly and easily. Meat was tender and delicious. The pulled pork, the basis of any BBQ place was also spot on, light smoke flavor, tasty and sauce not needed. The smoked chicken was flavorful and again with a light hint of smoke. Our friends grabbed a special treat of the peanut butter cheese cake. This dessert was awesome as well. As a special treat we got a giant chocolate chip cookie. The desserts were awesome. The facility was clean and enjoyable to be in. The bar area was cool. The overall vibe was cool and laid back. The service from the 1897 crew was fantastic. We look forward to returning to this establishment for another awesome dinner.
1897 BBQ's Jalapeño Mac & Cheese is the side dish that steals the show — house-made, rich, and layered with just enough heat to keep things interesting. Pair it with your choice of smokehouse classics and discover why regulars always come back for more. Whether you're a first-timer or finally making the trip, this is the taste of Columbia City done right.
120 reviews from Google Maps
They have excellent flavored barbecue. I got the brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage. The service is also quick. Employees are very nice and come around and check on you sufficiently.
This was my second visit to 1897 BBQ and I’ll be back for a third at their new location. Pete Schlegel performed tonight so that knocked the atmosphere up a notch. The atmosphere already feels like just having good BBQ in one’s backyard though. One can’t go wrong with their pork BBQ sandwich which I had. Melt in your mouth flavor. Along side I had some of the best baked beans I’ve eaten and the Southern cornbread was perfectly made. 5’s all around. The owners have it well organized and runs efficiently. The staff were all genuinely lovely. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
1897 BBQ has been on our radar for a few weeks. My wife and father in law had popped in for lunch and raved about the pulled pork sandwich, jalepeno mac and cheese and (insert drum roll here) the spoon bread with honey butter. Our hearts tonight were set on the brisket, however the 1897 BBQ crew had an unfortunate for us no brisket on the menu tonight and we were unable to try the brisket. Now this slight breach of bbq etiquette enabled our small group to try the ribs. The Mrs went for ribs, jalepeno mac and cheese and the spoon bread. I was a bit more adventurous and went for the two meat plate consisting of pulled pork, ribs, jalepeno mac and cheese and spoon bread. Our friends choose wisely and split a two meat plate. Their plate was the pulled pork, smoked chicken, green beans and jalepeno mac and cheese. The ribs were spot on fantastic with a very light smoke flavor, bones pulled away cleanly and easily. Meat was tender and delicious. The pulled pork, the basis of any BBQ place was also spot on, light smoke flavor, tasty and sauce not needed. The smoked chicken was flavorful and again with a light hint of smoke. Our friends grabbed a special treat of the peanut butter cheese cake. This dessert was awesome as well. As a special treat we got a giant chocolate chip cookie. The desserts were awesome. The facility was clean and enjoyable to be in. The bar area was cool. The overall vibe was cool and laid back. The service from the 1897 crew was fantastic. We look forward to returning to this establishment for another awesome dinner.