1897 BBQ

1897 BBQ Where history meets flavor in the heart of downtown Columbia City, Indiana. Housed in a building that first opened its doors in 1897.

Come see us tonight at our beer tent during First Friday!
06/05/2026

Come see us tonight at our beer tent during First Friday!

Tomorrow, Tomorrow! We're welcoming guests into our dining room starting tomorrow at 11 AM! Who's hungry for some BBQ?! ...
06/04/2026

Tomorrow, Tomorrow! We're welcoming guests into our dining room starting tomorrow at 11 AM! Who's hungry for some BBQ?! We can't wait to show you our new space! Packed full of your favorite BBQ dishes 😋 Please bear with us while we work through adjusting to our new space!

Attending graduation and looking for a place to celebrate afterwards? We will be open until 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 7th!

Sorry, Coke fans, Pepsi won out! We now have Pepsi products with plenty of the options you requested!

See you soon at 301 W Van Buren St! You can't miss the sign! 🤣🤣🤣

Open 11 AM - 9 PM Friday and Saturday and 11 AM - 8 PM this Sunday!

Open and ready to serve you! Here til 9!126 W. Van Buren St.
06/03/2026

Open and ready to serve you! Here til 9!
126 W. Van Buren St.

06/02/2026

🔥 Construction’s still rolling… but the BBQ waits for NO ONE!
We’re not opening the new space just yet — BUT our food trailer is OPEN starting TOMORROW and we’re bringing the heat all week.

Wed & Thu: Old location — 126 W Van Buren
Fri: New location — 301 W Van Buren (with PORK BELLY ON‑A‑STICK 🔥)

Limited menu, big flavor, zero excuses.
Come get the BBQ you’ve been craving. ❤️‍🔥🍖

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥We’ve got something exciting to share… America’s Best Restaurants is coming to town and we’ve been sel...
06/02/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥
We’ve got something exciting to share… America’s Best Restaurants is coming to town and we’ve been selected for a feature!

Their Roadshow travels the country highlighting locally loved spots, and we’re pumped to be part of it.
To celebrate, when the ABR crew is in town, they’ll be picking a couple of lucky people from the comments to win a $25 gift card 🎉

Go ahead and drop a comment below to get entered… and keep an eye out, we’ll be sharing more soon 👀

Hi! Thank you for all of your support so far Columbia City! We are officially closed at 126 West Van Buren! We will reop...
05/30/2026

Hi! Thank you for all of your support so far Columbia City! We are officially closed at 126 West Van Buren! We will reopen at 301 W Van Buren mid-next week. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

05/26/2026

Hello! We're ready for another unforgettable week at 1897 BBQ! Don't forget to come see us one last time at our current location - 126 W. Van Buren St. We will be CLOSED Saturday 5/30 & Sunday 5/31 for the BIG MOVE!! 🥳🥳🥳

Don't worry, we've got plenty of surprises in store for you! We won't be down long; we're excited to share our new location with you!! Stay posted for all of the latest updates!

Here are this week's specials:
Wednesday - Pulled Pork Sandwich with 1 side and a drink for $10
Thursday - Chopped Brisket sandwich with 1 side and a drink for $14
Friday - 1897 Steak Bites (formerly known as 1897 Burnt Ends) You've asked for 'em, here they are on the final day at 126! Come Hungry!!

Have a great week, CC! We hope to serve you soon!

1897 BBQ's pulled pork for your Memorial Day celebration?! Say no more!! $15/pound (4-5 sandwiches) pulled pork availabl...
05/23/2026

1897 BBQ's pulled pork for your Memorial Day celebration?! Say no more!! $15/pound (4-5 sandwiches) pulled pork available today 11a-9p and tomorrow 11a-2p! Walk-in available, while supplies last! Buy 3+ get $5 off!

Address

126 W. Van Buren Street
Columbia City, IN
46725

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+12605036067

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