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    Jefferson Street BBQ

    101 N Jefferson St

    Converse, IN 46919


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    Featured Items

    • The Jeff

      A great way to sample our smoked meats and scratch sides! Two smoked meats and two sides. Served with our famous Jalapeno Cornbread with hot honey and butter.
      $23.00
    • Overloaded Potato

      Extra large baked potato filled sky high with nacho cheese, smoked bacon, choice of smoked meat, topped with ranch, choice of bbq sauce, Cowboy Candy jalapeños, guacamole and sour cream.
      $13.00
    • Wrap

      spring mix • cheese • cowboy candy guacamole • bbq sauce • ranch served with Broad Ripple Chips + Pickle choice of Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Beef Brisket +1, Turkey +1, Pork Belly +1
      $14.00+

    July Specials

    July Features

    • 2 Hot Dogs & Chips and Pickle

      Choose any two of our specialty hot dogs: The Nasty Dog, Mac Daddy Dog, Holy Mother Pupper, Chili Dog, or Island Dog. Each plate is served with Broad Ripple chips and a pickle.
      $17.76
    • Firecracker Potato Salad

      Limited Time! Our house made southern style potato salad features a tangy and slightly dressing, red potatoes, hardboiled eggs and sweet pickle relish.
      $5.00+

    Appetizers & Small Bites

    • Jalapeno Cornbread

      Our cornbread is made with infused jalapeno juice and a healthy dose of sugar. Dense, almost cakey and served with butter + hot honey.
      $2.75+
    • Hot Honey Burnt Ends

      Pork belly seasoned with house rub and brown sugar, smoked and sauced with our Coca-Cola & Honey Sweet Cheeks BBQ sauce and Hot Honey.
      $15.00
    • Smoked Wing Basket

      Bone-in jumbo chicken wings tossed in our salty & savory rub then smoked & glazed in Sweet Cheeks BBQ sauce.
      $10.00+
    • OG BBQ Nachos

      nacho cheese • smoked bacon • ranch bbq sauce • cowboy candy • sour cream housemade guacamole • tortilla chips
      $10.00+
    • Cecil Nacho

      Mac & Cheese piled high to the sky on Broad Ripple chips, ranch, housemade buffalo, blue cheese crumbles, and sour cream.
      $10.00+
    • Street Taco

      corn tortilla, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, lime and cotija cheese.
      $4.00+
    • Slaw Taco

      tortilla, super slaw, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, cilantro and lime.
      $4.00+
    • Smoked Tomatillo Salsa

      $5.00+
    • Pickled Pineapple Salsa

      $5.00+
    • Housemade Guacamole

      $6.00+

    Salads

    • Cranberry & Blue Salad

      Sweet dried cranberries, fresh mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles and walnuts, bbq meat with Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
      $12.00+
    • Side Salad

      Tomato, cucumber, croutons, cheese on fresh mixed greens with a choice of dressing.
      $4.50
    • The Best Damn Wedge

      Wedge of iceberg drizzled with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, smoked bacon, pickled red onions, tomatoes and balsamic glaze.
      $6.00
    • Farmers Salad

      Hard boiled egg, shredded cheese, smoked bacon, cucumber, tomato, croutons, spring mix and small batch pickled red onions.
      $13.00
    • Fire Roasted Corn & Sweet Potato Salad

      agave roasted sweet potatoes • fire roasted corn • cowboy candy • red pepper • tomato • cilantro
      $12.00+

    Burgers

    • Brisket Bacon Burger

      Our fresh, house ground beef brisket burger smoked to perfection, loaded up with American cheese, smoked bacon, spicy chopped brisket, nacho cheese, fried onions and cowboy candy jalapeños. Served with local Broad Ripple chips and pickle.
      $17.00
    • Jam Session

      housemade pork belly jam sauce cowboy candy • crunchy fried onions smoked bacon slices • American cheese
      $15.00
    • Way Out

      housemade guacamole • smoked bacon pepperjack cheese • pickled red onions
      $15.00
    • Classic

      American cheese • lettuce • tomato ketchup • mustard
      $12.00
    • BYO Burger

      Our Juicy Housemade Brisket patty with exactly the toppings you desire
      $10.00

    Sandwiches & Wraps

    Wraps

    • Wrap

      spring mix • cheese • cowboy candy guacamole • bbq sauce • ranch served with Broad Ripple Chips + Pickle choice of Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Beef Brisket +1, Turkey +1, Pork Belly +1
      $14.00+

    Sandwiches

    • The Nasty Sandwich

      Chopped brisket, Holy Mother Pucker Spicy BBQ sauce, cowboy candy jalapeños, nacho cheese & fried onions
      $15.00
    • Spicy Chop & Cheese Sandwich

      chopped brisket, spicy bbq, candied jalapeños, nacho cheese and fried onions
      $16.00
    • Smoked BLT

      A slappin' BLT made with our own house smoked bacon with lettuce, mayo and tomato on Texas toast. Served with jalapeno cornbread.
      $15.00
    • BBQ Sandwich

      Fresh smoked meat piled high on a bun or toast. BBQ sauce served on the side.
      $9.00+

    Nachos and Potatoes

    Nachos

    • OG BBQ Nachos

      nacho cheese • smoked bacon • ranch bbq sauce • cowboy candy • sour cream housemade guacamole • tortilla chips
      $10.00+
    • Cecil Nacho

      Mac & Cheese piled high to the sky on Broad Ripple chips, ranch, housemade buffalo, blue cheese crumbles, and sour cream.
      $10.00+

    Overloaded Potatoes

    • Overloaded Potato

      Extra large baked potato filled sky high with nacho cheese, smoked bacon, choice of smoked meat, topped with ranch, choice of bbq sauce, Cowboy Candy jalapeños, guacamole and sour cream.
      $13.00

    Bowls

    Rice Bowls

    • Rice Bowl

      Jasmine rice, pickled pineapple relish, guacamole, BBQ meat (we recommend Pork Belly), edamame, sesame seeds and drizzled with sweet and savory sushi sauce and spicy mayo.
      $13.00+
    • BYOB Rice Bowl

      $10.00

    Mac Bowl

    • Mac Bowl

      Mac Bowl: 1/2 pound of Mac & Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Cowboy Candy Jalapenos, Crunchy Onions, Housemade bbq Sauce.
      $13.00
    • BYOB MAC BOWL

      Build your own Mac Bowl with your desired toppings
      $10.00

    Tacos & Hot Dogs

    Tacos

    • Street Taco

      corn tortilla, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, lime and cotija cheese.
      $4.00+
    • Slaw Taco

      tortilla, super slaw, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, cilantro and lime.
      $4.00+

    Hot Dogs

    • All Beef Hot Dog

      All beef smoked hot dog on a soft brioche bun. Served with Broad Ripple Chips & pickle.
      $8.00
    • The Nasty Dog

      Our 100% all beef hot dog gets loaded up with juicy pulled pork, super slaw, fried onions and your choice of BBQ sauce! Served with Broad Ripple Chips & pickle.
      $10.00
    • Mac Daddy Dog

      100% all beef hot dog loaded up with our famous Mac & Cheese, juicy pulled pork and your choice of BBQ sauce. Served with Broad Ripple Chips & pickle.
      $10.00+
    • Holy Mother Pupper

      spicy brisket chop • nacho cheese • fried onions • cowboy candy
      $10.00
    • Chili Dog

      beef brisket chili • shredded cheese fried onions • cowboy candy
      $10.00
    • Island Dog

      pickled pineapple salsa • spicy mayo cilantro • tajin
      $10.00

    Combos

    • The Jeff

      A great way to sample our smoked meats and scratch sides! Two smoked meats and two sides. Served with our famous Jalapeno Cornbread with hot honey and butter.
      $23.00
    • The BBQ Tray

      half rack spare ribs • half pound beef brisket half pound pulled pork • half pound turkey 6 smoked wings • quarter pound burnt ends 1 pint of each: Mac + cheese, baked beans, super slaw and loaded bacon mash, 6 pieces jalapeño cornbread
      OUT OF STOCK
      $95.00

    Smoked Meats

    • Pulled Pork

      Tender, juicy and bursting with smokey flavor - our pulled pork is truly perfect. We season with a Texas style rub, smoke over local hickory for up to 12 hours and hand pull each butt to order. Served with your choice of BBQ sauce on the side.
      $6.00+
    • BBQ Chicken Breast

      All white meat chicken breast, seasoned in house rub and glazed in our Sweet Cheeks BBQ sauce.
      $6.00+
    • Spare Ribs

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00+
    • Smoked Wing Basket

      Bone-in jumbo chicken wings tossed in our salty & savory rub then smoked & glazed in Sweet Cheeks BBQ sauce.
      $10.00+
    • Pork Belly Burnt Ends

      Smoked and seasoned in our house rub, brown sugar and tossed in our Sweet Cheeks BBQ sauce made with honey and Coca-Cola!
      $7.75+
    • Turkey Breast

      our juiciest poultry! sliced to order
      $7.75+
    • Beef Brisket

      Each brisket is hand-trimmed, seasoned with our Texas rub, smoked for up to 12 hours, and rested for up to 8. Sliced to order. Brisket is naturally fatty, but we'll gladly cut lean if requested.
      $7.75+
    • Hot Dog (a la carte)

      Hot Dog on brioche bun with choice of toppings.
      $6.25

    Sides

    Sides

    • Super Slaw

      Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts and Kale meet in our house made slaw dressing with a kick of Chipotle! Addictive and goes great with all of our BBQ.
      $5.00+
    • Pork Belly Baked Beans

      Smoked low and slow over hickory with a healthy dose of seasoned and smoked pork belly!
      $5.00+
    • Mac & Cheese

      Our most popular side for over 10 years! This creamy Mac & Cheese will have you coming back for seconds.
      $5.00+
    • Loaded Bacon Mash

      garlic and herbed potatoes with cheese and smoked bacon
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00+
    • Side Salad

      Tomato, cucumber, croutons, cheese on fresh mixed greens with a choice of dressing.
      $4.50
    • The Best Damn Wedge

      Wedge of iceberg drizzled with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, smoked bacon, pickled red onions, tomatoes and balsamic glaze.
      $6.00
    • Jalapeno Cornbread

      Our cornbread is made with infused jalapeno juice and a healthy dose of sugar. Dense, almost cakey and served with butter + hot honey.
      $2.75+
    • Smoked Potatoes

      $3.25
    • Chips & Dips

    • Smoked Beef Brisket Chili

      After countless requests, we’re thrilled to introduce our red bean chili—crafted with 100% fresh ground beef brisket, vibrant vegetables, ripe tomatoes, and a bold blend of spices for an unforgettable flavor experience.
      $5.00+
    • Jasmine Rice

      Perfectly steamed aromatic Jasmine rice.
      $3.00+
    • Firecracker Potato Salad

      Limited Time! Our house made southern style potato salad features a tangy and slightly dressing, red potatoes, hardboiled eggs and sweet pickle relish.
      $5.00+

    Extras

    • Sauces & Dressings

    • Toppings

    • Bread


    Beverage

    Non-Alcoholic

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke, Caffeine Free

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Coca-Cola Cherry

      Delicious combination of Coca-Cola and cherry flavor
      $3.00
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • Mr. Pibb

      $3.00
    • Rootbeer

      $3.00
    • Sweet Tea

      Brewed fresh in-house daily!
      $3.00
    • Iced Tea

      Brewed fresh in-house daily!
      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      Sweet, tangy, and full of flavor. Add fresh strawberry purée for the ultimate flavor explosion.
      $3.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.00
    • Half & Half Tea

      $3.00
    • Kids Drinks

      $1.75

    Bottled Beverages

    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Berry Lemonade Jones

      $3.50
    • Strawberry Lime Jones Soda

      $3.50
    • Green Apple Jones Soda

      $3.50
    • Cream Jones Soda

      $3.50
    • Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water, 20oz

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $3.00
    • Bottled Water

      $1.00
    • Lime Jarritos Soda

      $3.00
    • Mandarin Jarritos Soda

      $3.00

    Mocktails

    • Cream & Lavender

      Jones Cream Soda + Monin Lavender
      $6.00
    • Pine-Apple

      Jones Green Apple Soda + Pineapple Juice
      $6.00
    • So Berry Lemonade

      Jones Berry Lemonade + house made fresh triple berry puree
      $6.00
    • Liquid Candy

      Jones Strawberry Lime Soda + Monin Dragonfruit
      $6.00

    FRESH BBQ AT HOME

    • 1lb Fresh Ground Beef Brisket

      We hand-trim every brisket so you get the best of the best. All that fresh trim gets ground in-house, giving you 100% fresh, never-frozen premium ground beef for your favorite recipes. Fire up juicy smash burgers, roll perfect meatballs, bake a classic meatloaf, or simmer Grandma’s famous chili. And don’t forget the beef tallow—it’s the secret to next-level smash burgers and unbeatable flavor in any sauté.
      $8.00
    • Smoked Beef Tallow

      Smoked beef tallow, a flavorful and versatile ingredient, finds various uses in culinary applications. It adds a rich smoky flavor when used for frying or sautéing, enhancing the taste of dishes such as roasted vegetables, potatoes, or meats. Smoked beef tallow can also be incorporated into soups, stews, and sauces to impart a deep umami essence. Additionally, it serves as a decadent spread on bread or crackers, offering a unique and savory experience. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for high-heat cooking methods, making it a favorite among chefs and food enthusiasts for its distinctive taste and culinary benefits. Sold frozen. Best kept frozen and thawed in between uses.
      $6.00+

    Dessert

    Desserts

    • Banana Pudding Cheesecake

      Velvety cheesecake coated in crunchy, crumbled banana chips, topped with a luscious layer of house-made banana pudding whipped cream and drizzled with our signature house-made caramel sauce.
      $10.00
    • Bacon Caramel Cheesecake

      Our smoked bacon caramel cheesecake has been brought to the next level! A succulent individual New York style cheesecake, covered in our new house made vanilla salted caramel sauce, all topped off with our signature slow smoked bacon! This absolute delectable combination of sweet and salty is a must try.
      $10.00
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      Fresh strawberry puree over New York style cheesecake with graham cracker crust. Topped with fresh strawberries.
      $9.00
    • Turtle Cheesecake

      chocolate drizzle • housemade caramel walnuts • whipped cream
      $9.00
    • Maple Walnut Bread Pudding

      Candied walnuts, rich maple, brown sugar meet in this dense and irresistible bread pudding. Topped with whipped maple cream and brown sugar caramel.
      $11.00
    • Plain Cheesecake

      $7.00

    Kids Menu

    Kids BBQ Meal

    Choose one meat and one side. Comes with applesauce pouch and drink included.
    • Kids BBQ Meal

      $10.00

    Kids Plates

    • Kids Hot Dog w/Chips

      Smoked hot dog with bun; choice of ketchup, mustard or nacho cheese. Served with 1 kids side and Broad Ripple Chips & pickle spear.
      $7.00
    • Kids BBQ Nachos

      Tortilla chips, nacho cheese, pulled pork or chicken, ranch, bbq sauce and sour cream. Substitute Brisket or Turkey for +$1.
      $7.00
    • Kids Chips & Cheese

      $3.00
    • Kids BBQ Plate

      One meat and one side - kid sized!
      $6.00
    • Kids Pulled Pork Sandwich

      $6.50

    Kids Desserts

    • Small Bite Cookie

      Soft and slightly chewy texture, infused with hints of vanilla and surrounded by morsels of chocolate.
      $1.00
    • Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich

      $3.00
    • Fat Boy Ice Cream Sandwich

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00
    • Snickers Ice Cream Bar

      $2.00
    • ICEE Lemonade Slush

      $5.00
    • ICEE Cherry Slush

      $5.00
    • ICEE Blue Raspberry Slush

      $5.00

    Kid's Sides

    • Kids Mac

      $2.50
    • Kids Pork Belly Baked Beans

      $2.00
    • Kids Loaded Mash

      $2.00
    • Kids Super Slaw

      $2.00
    • Jalapeno Cornbread

      Our cornbread is made with infused jalapeno juice and a healthy dose of sugar. Dense, almost cakey and served with butter + hot honey.
      $2.75+
    • Applesauce Cup

      $1.15
    • Kids Chips & Cheese

      $3.00
    • Kids Blue Wedge Salad

      $3.50
    • Kids Side Salad w/Ranch

      $3.00

    Retail

    Cold Retail

    • Holy Mother Pucker Spicy BBQ Bottle

      $8.00+
    • Goldie Girl Sauce Bottle

      We borrowed and tweaked from the original Texas Gold recipe from our friends at Goldees in Fort Worth, TX - this mustard base sauce is perfect to pair with our brisket and smoked turkey.
      $8.00+
    • Sweet Cheeks BBQ Sauce Bottle

      $8.00+
    • Pickled Onions

      $4.00+
    • Cowboy Candy Jalapeños

      $4.00+
    • Lemonade Gallon

      Daily house-made lemonade. Includes cups.
      $8.00
    • Unsweet Tea Gallon

      Fresh made daily in-house. Includes sweeteners and stir sticks. Includes cups.
      $6.00
    • Sweet Tea Gallon

      The freshest, sweetest tea in town. Made in-house daily. Includes cups.
      $7.00
    • Smoked Beef Tallow

      Smoked beef tallow, a flavorful and versatile ingredient, finds various uses in culinary applications. It adds a rich smoky flavor when used for frying or sautéing, enhancing the taste of dishes such as roasted vegetables, potatoes, or meats. Smoked beef tallow can also be incorporated into soups, stews, and sauces to impart a deep umami essence. Additionally, it serves as a decadent spread on bread or crackers, offering a unique and savory experience. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for high-heat cooking methods, making it a favorite among chefs and food enthusiasts for its distinctive taste and culinary benefits. Sold frozen. Best kept frozen and thawed in between uses.
      $6.00+
    • 1lb Fresh Ground Beef Brisket

      We hand-trim every brisket so you get the best of the best. All that fresh trim gets ground in-house, giving you 100% fresh, never-frozen premium ground beef for your favorite recipes. Fire up juicy smash burgers, roll perfect meatballs, bake a classic meatloaf, or simmer Grandma’s famous chili. And don’t forget the beef tallow—it’s the secret to next-level smash burgers and unbeatable flavor in any sauté.
      $8.00

    Liquid Candy

    $6.00

    Jones Strawberry Lime Soda + Monin Dragonfruit

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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Discover what real Indiana BBQ tastes like at Jefferson Street BBQ in Converse, where every cut is smoked slow and honest over local hickory. From our hand-trimmed beef brisket and pulled pork to our pork spare ribs, we keep things simple, scratch-made, and full of flavor.

    Location

    101 N Jefferson St, Converse, IN 46919

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