Love love love this BBQ! We come whenever we are in the area. Sometimes we build a trip around being able to eat here. The last visit they had Beef Rib on special and it was epic. Tender and melt in your mouth. I always love the Brussels and belly and the Mac and cheese. read more

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Randomly came across this gem when looking for a lunch spot on our way to apple picking. I've been dreaming of their turkey sandwich ever since! I wish I had a picture of it, but it's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy and the quality of meat is amazing! read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Brisket taquitos (daily special) - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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I used to love this place... As an east sider local I loved seeing them win awards in the St Louis area... Just went here today after Art on the Square 2025 in Downtown Belleville... Thinking it would be nice to carry out some dinner and head back home to Shiloh... There prices have gone up tremendously... Assuming because of the awards... Staff is still good... However the quality of Brisket for $30 a pound?... Well see the pics for yourself and perhaps if you like a giant % of fat for your $30 per pound brisket then you'll love it!... Our family doesn't however and most people I know don't... So I won't go back there probably for many years... They have gotten arrogant with prices and quality has gone way down... Definitely don't deserve any more awards with this crap and I hope they find a necessary dose of realty from shitting on the people that supported them... I ordered a pound of Beef Brisket.. and a pulled pork plate (Which was also fatty.. just not as) with sides of Brussel sprouts and a house salad... had a Busch Light while I was waiting for carry out... I tipped $7 on the order bringing the total to almost $70... I don't mind paying this much for good food... However having to rummage though fat to find good food is not worth it in my opinion... There are other places that didn't win awards that probably need the business since they charge much less for much better quality... My wife called and they said perhaps I could come tomorrow and they would reimburse me... Nope!... You don't get to charge these prices... ruin someone's dinner and get second chances... The assumption is... When you charge what you charge and have the recognition that you do... That my meal will be worth it already having the trust in a higher end place... knowing the price going in... Beast should lose the "All Killer No Filler" slogan... This amount of fat I would be considered filler at $30 a pound... I feel like I paid about $60 a pound for the edible meat parts my wife and I could eat... I don't mind a reasonable or small amount of fat... It's BBQ.. but when it's almost half?... Ok I'm done venting.... I hope this review helps people spend their hard earned dollars elsewhere for a while... and I hope Beast gets back to doing a good job and EARNING the dollars... Currently out of sync with reality and almost like scamming people at this point read more

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Awesome and amazing food! Love the service. Place is always clean and easy for a pick up or dine in order. We got pulled pork today and all enjoyed our lunches. Highly recommend for good BBQ. read more

5 STARS from a VEGAN. On a work trip this week. 4 members of our team came in Monday for dinner and couldnt stop raving about this spot. They brought the rest of the team back that same week on Wednesday. EVERYONE was impressed by there meals. 2 of the team members are vegan but ordered a beer and a fun soda. The owner came out to the floor to check in on everyone and saw that 2 of our team members were not eating. When he found out they were vegan he was so incredibly kind and took it upon himself to craft up some secret menu items so that they had something too. Incredibly kind staff, amazing food, and a great vibe. You HAVE to check this place out! read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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Porksteak sandwich was great! loved the side except the beans had a powerful vinegar taster.

Absolutely fantastic! Food came out super quick, and everything was delicious. I tried the pulled pork and jumbo wings with slaw and potato salad. My fiancé had the brisket, Mac n cheese, and Brussels sprouts with pork belly. Every single dish was phenomenal, and I would highly recommend! Will be coming back for sure. read more

This girl knows her barbeque and THIS is good barbeque. As you enter, you'll see that you're in good company: Beast has been reviewed and praised for quality and taste. But don't take their word for it. On this visit, I got a pulled pork sandwich and upgraded my side to the creamy cole slaw. I wasn't too excited about the tobacco onions but I was so wrong...they provide a slight crunch and a tang that I didn't even know the sandwich needed. At Beast, you can pick your barbeque sauce and today, the choices included a cherry sauce. I wasn't sure what to expect, maybe something sweet? I got the house AND the cherry because why not? The cherry had a surprising little kick to it and the house is just a tangy compliment to the moist, smoky pulled pork. But I think the secret is the cole slaw. On it's own, it's serviceable, nothing wrong here; creamy, slight crunch but when you take a bite after the spicy cherry sauce, it cools down your mouth really nicely. They have a selection of "House" sandwiches that were tempting....and maybe I will try them but you just can't beat a good pulled pork sandwich! read more

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No. 1 for us! The best pork steak so tender you can eat it with a spoon. This is our favorite BBQ place We would always get the prk steak with a side of roasted brussel sprouts in bacon and candied bacon. read more

Really yummy food, incredibly fast service. Visited on a Thursday evening. Ordered pulled pork, kielbasa, wings, candied bacon, fries, and drinks. Bacon was a bit cold, but everything else was hot. Loved the crispy fries and all the sauce options. Total came to be just about $50 for everything. read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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Since I really like Beast Craft's St. Louis location, I had to take a ride over to Illinois to check-out the original. It took awhile but I finally got around to getting over here. It's a nice little drive over from STL, I'd say 30 minutes or so. When we come over here, it's usually a foodie road trip, where we'll stop at a couple of other places along the way to pick-up additional eats. The Illinois location is nice size. It's next to a gas station and I use that as my landmark because sometimes when I'm driving down that hill, approaching my turn I'm looking ahead to the stop light and have almost missed my turn into the parking lot. The lot is usually always full. At this location I have found that most people will place their orders over the phone and have their meals brought to the car. I have only been inside the building once to pick-up my order. The inside is a little on the dark side for me, as far as lighting goes and the space is not as large as the location in The Grove. I like that Beast Craft has a rewards program, with every purchase of $10 or more, I believe it is, you earn a star towards money off a future order. I have to say the staff is always helpful, friendly and courteous. My first visit to this location, I did not know how the ordering system worked with COVID. I saw an employee delivering food to other vehicles on the lot and was able to ask about the process. She was extremely helpful and polite. So ordering was super easy and fast. I just called my order in over the phone, the system allows you hear to specials of the particular location you call. The Illinois location offers beef ribs, but make sure you ask before hand. I'm not sure if they are offered on a daily basis or just the weekends. Here is were I initially tried their delicious brussels and candied bacon. Also, this location seems to prepare more brisket. I haven't ran into a case where they've run out early, like at The Grove. I'm not kidding when I say I will drive for food, that's a fact! Why is this my GO-TO, my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE BRISKET spot, Yeahhhhhh you heard right. The brisket here NEVER disappoints!!!!! When I tell you they have the brisket game on lock, I mean they shut all other competitors down........... Their brisket is seasoned and smoked to PERFECTION. It is tender as a mother's love and soooooooooo incredibly tasty and delicious. I order the brisket by the pound. I could care less how much it cost because it is just that GOOD. I haven't veered to far off the menu to try additional items. The farthest I steered was ordering a brisket sandwich which came with a side. The sandwich was really good, very filling and the toasted bread it's served on was delish. I took one of my buns off and just ate it straight, that's how good the bread is. The sandwich comes with onion strings on top, of course I ate those as a side. It probably was suppose to come with bbq sauce on top, but I feel BBQ should speak for it's self. read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

They have indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is well lit, tons of windows, spacious, and clean. The food is so mouthwatering & tender. read more

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Great BBQ! Had a 2 meat plate of rib tips and brisket. The rib tips had a unique flavor almost equivalent to Korean bbq and the backed beans and fries were great. The brisket was tender and flavorful. I would recommend you try it out if you are ever in the area. read more

OMG. The BEST BBQ I have had in a very long time! I usually like my bbq ribs wet with sauce dripping down my arm and when I received my order I tried the ribs without sauce and just couldn't stop eating them! They were THAT good! I had mac & cheese and the brussel sprouts and both were outstanding. There was no way I could eat all she brought so I was thrilled to take some home. The gal who waited on us was very outgoing and funny and just made our experience even better. Will definitely go back!! read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Always amazing! Excellent food. Great staff. Amazing menu. Port steaks are out of this world! read more

Beast is back on. Had a great revisit and discovered the pork steak is perfect again. read more

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I was in the area during lunch and helped a spot to go to. BEAST came up and I read about the wagyu beef brisket and was intrigued. Unfortunately they didn't carry any wagyu beef due to the price, but the recommended their 'regular' beef brisket. I ordered it with sprouts. The sandwich came with a large piece of brisket and their regular sauce, I added some chainsaw sauce as well. The sprouts where not what I expected, not cooked but smoked I believe, dry and crispy. The brisket is great and every bite gives you a solid piece of meat, together with the sauce a perfect combo. BEAST is a great place to check out if your in town, service is friendly & fast. read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Their turkey sandwich was the bomb and Mac n cheese was awesome. Wouldn't recommend the brisket sandwich as much. Seating can be dicey and you might be sitting with strangers if you don't fill up the entire table with your party of people. read more

There is no BBQ place that will ever out BBQ Beast. We stumbled upon this gem years ago and this business has basically seen our children grow up (and our family grow) because we come so often. If we had one place to choose to eat at, for the rest of our lives, this would be an easy choice. The employees are fantastic and always know what we're ordering when they see us. I love how cozy, yet spacious Beast is and their menu is fantastic. Always get the fry sauce!! read more

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Brisket was just what you would want. To-go packaging of sauce is a simple thing, but if you don't put the tops on, or place them in a spot where they can be opened by another package, you end up with sauce all over the bottom of the bag. Overall, food was excellent and beans were fire. read more

First visit. Pulled pork and brisket was really good. I sampled all the sauces. The "Standard" is the mild, sweet and slightly smoky sauce. They also have a mustard-based sauce, spicy hot sauce and vinegar drench. All good. I had the rib tips and snoots. Not a lot of meat on the tips, but flavor was very good, tender and moist. If you prefer more meat, get the full ribs. Snoots were excellent. My only negative was that the rib tips and snoots were super drenched in standard sauce. I would have preferred less or dry so I could try the other sauces. But I bet you could ask for it to be dry. The potato salad is very good. French fries were excellent. The young black man at the order desk was super nice and helped us since it was our first visit and even asked us several times later if we needed anything. Dining area was clean and comfortable. From out-of-town but I would definitely return when we're in the area again! read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Rib tips, Snoots and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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The food is always amazing here. Their pulled pork is the pulled pork against which I judge everyone else's pulled pork because theirs is perfect. Their brussel sprouts are exceptional. Their mac and cheese - mouthwateringly good. I have never had anything bad from here. Now, I normally don't eat much bread - today, however, I decided to get a sandwich (I usually get a plate) and thought about having them hold the bun. I am so glad I didn't have them hold the bun...that bun was probably the best bun I have ever had on any sandwich - ever. Although I had my order delivered, I am going to say that the service was really good, as my food arrived hot and quickly, as well. When we have gone inside the restaurant to eat, the service has always been really good. The place has always been clean and well-kept when we have been there. Staff have always been very pleasant. read more

Bestttt bbq in town hands down!! Pork is so tender the brisket is SOOOOO good and don't get me started on their bbq sauce. I love the feel inside it's a great vibe everytime I go there even for a pickup order read more

Was a quiet night when we stopped by but the food was immaculate. So juicy. Fresh. Delicious. Flavorful. Just fantastic. Service was quiet and efficient and friendly. read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Ordering a little out of the ordinary but the food was fantastic. Pork steak sandwich was outstanding. Fatty brisket perfect. Love the sauces. Had no idea this place was here or would have been going every trip back to the STL area. To me this is one of the best BBQ paces in the STL area. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent BBQ and VERY good sides. The suggestions were spot on and I get the hype. Glad they were open and had a table for us. The Brisket was better than most in Texas. Baked Beans were near perfect Turkey Sandwich with chipotle mayo was a work of genius. Best Sweet Potato fries I ever experienced Mac and cheese was well prepared but lacking in flavor even with the bacon but a child would devour it as it was smooth as silk I do not understand the tortillas as they were unnecessary. read more

Wow, this food was incredibly delicious and I just am in such disbelief! Coming straight outaa belleville pure goodness

Basic barbecue done really really well... Pulled pork and smoked Turkey were both very good. The coleslaw is good and arrives as a very generous serving. The fries are very good. Excel soft drinks are self-serve, and beer varieties are numerous. read more

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We got the Beast Feast for 2 and had food left over. The food was absolutely delicious! From the French fries to the baked beans to the meat. Our favorite side was the Brussels! 10/10 recommend. We took the food to go but the restaurant was nice and clean. The service was great, too. We will be going back. read more

There's not much to say, but this is hands down the best BBQ in the area and I've tried quite a few places. There's a location in Belleville and in The Grove in St. Louis and both are tops!!!you must get the Brussel sprouts as a side too!!! read more

We did a pickup order and the food was excellent! Honestly it's what we've come to expect from The Beast and like always, the pork steaks and pulled pork as well as the sides were all perfect. Thank you! read more

YES! The answer is YES, Order from here, the BEST BBQ in BELLEVILLE. This is the first place we take anyone who ask us if we know a place that has good Ribs. They BBQ sauce is perfect, fries are good, tri tip is good all the sides you can't go wrong with. We like to order to go and take this to the drive in, never fails to deliver. read more

Heard rave reviews about this place. Was busy when I stopped by but fortunately I was doing to go. Got the well fed beast for 1. Sides of fries and candied bacon. Sides were both tasty, esp the candied bacon. The pulled pork is alright but goes well with the sauce. Rib tips have sauce on them and have good flavor and texture - although I kind of wish the well fed beast came with regular ribs instead. Brisket is only fair - giant pieces of fat that I don't seem to get at places back in TX. A tad bit ovecooked but still fine. The kielbasa is nice! Comes with tortilla (first time I've seen that). The sauces are good, especially the spicy one. Worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Disclaimer: this was the food truck version of the same restaurant at an Air Force base sponsored event. Food was extremely lackluster. With no pictures or examples of what I was getting, my son and I were going in blind, but we decided to give it a shot hearing good things about the sit down place associated with the truck. 15$ sandwich plate included a small hamburger bun, a tiny amount of meat (barely enough to cover the bun), 3 pickle slices, 2oz coleslaw (predominately lettuce instead of cabbage), and a bag of chips... 2 types of BBQ sauce were also available. The best things about this meal... 1. The BBQ sauce (original and Texas chainsaw). 2. The bag of chips 3. Did not make us sick The worst things about this meal 1. The immediate regret/feel of being taken advantage of when opening the takeout box 2. The meat we did get was sooo dry (it really needed the sauce) 3. They didn't give me, and I forgot my 2$ water 4. Asked if the 2oz "coleslaw" could be changed to 2oz potato salad (which was also offered as a side) and was told they can't do that. Maybe the sit-down place is good and worth the money. In my opinion, the truck is very much not worth it. Everything was seemingly cooked far in advance and apparently portioned out so specifically (and small)... I normally give places 2 chances, but in this case... I don't think I can considering I paid them chances worth. read more

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and amazing amount of top quality meats and sides. The pork steak, brussel sprouts and coleslaw were the standouts. Fair prices considering the sheer amount of food that was promptly served with a smile. Stop by and treat yourself to a mouthwatering experience. read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - The Well-fed Beast - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

I stopped going there, because they have not learned that beans should have a crunch when they are finished cooking. I even mentioned this to a manager, and when I went back. Guess what?...Yup Crunchy Beans yet again!! Decided that it's better to not go again.... read more

It enjoyed sausage, pulled pork Mac n cheese were excellent. It wasn't the best BBQ I had but very good. read more

BEAST Craft BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Best BBQ this side of the Mississippi. Service is always great. Place is clean too! Best BBQ this side of the Mississippi. Service is always great. Place is clean too! read more

The brussel sprouts were good; however, they were way too salty and there was hardly any pork belly. The smoked wings and brisket Mac were outstanding! read more

Wanting to try something local specializing in BBQ, looked on Yelp and found this treasure. My goodness, the quality and quantity of food was amazing. Will definitely return if traveling that way again! read more