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    Big Ange's Eatery

    4.4 (756 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Belva L.

    10 stars if i could!!! brisket melts in your mouth!!! tri tips are dripping with flavor!!! and you can walk up to the window and ask for samples!!! hand cut french fries & homemade mac & cheese!! rocco is the bomb over and above friendly & accommodating as are all the staff!!! every single one of them!! we were in from ohio and virginia to watch our granddaughter/niece who has qualified in the top 1% of irish dancers in the world for the 2026 world's irish dance competition in schaumburg and could not have found a better lunch than here! for real-we would return again and again if we could. free refills on the homemade orange lemonade, which is perfectly sweetened / not too sweet and not too acidic. do not ever pass a chance at this one!!

    Arlene P.

    I recommend going to Big Anges Eatery. There food is awesome and so is the portioning size, it's the right amount and the customer service is awesome they are so friendly there. I give them 10 stars.

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    Erik Z.

    The food is good and fresh... I got a salad and a taste of delicious It's a Walkup counter where you order and pick up your food right down the counter. It was quick service. The place has a music theme. It's clean and presentable.

    Tim H.

    What a rip off! Ordered small beef, dipped hot, cheese fries and drink $24? If I would have ordered it through DoorDash I would have gotten the large beef for the same amount. Can't believe I got suckered to driving an hour for a sandwich that was gone in eight bites. When I brought it to the cashier's attention he said "that's what it is and why did I bring up DoorDash?" Won't bother with a return visit. Beef was decent but no heat and very little peppers for the extra buck. Fries were very soggy.

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    DeWayne B.

    I tried a restaurant near my house that serves a popular chicken sandwich called Rokko Pollo. I ordered two sandwiches for $41.05, which didn't include fries. The cashier accidentally gave me a bigger sandwich and charged me for it. When I asked them to cut the sandwich in half, the juices spilled and the sandwich fell out of my bag when I got home. Probably won't stop at this place again. No greeting or nothing. I really had high hopes for this place.

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    Annemarie D.

    You order at the counter and then wait for your name to be called. I ordered the ribs and coleslaw. I added the blackberry habanero hot sauce and it made the ribs even better. I regret not buying some of their hot sauce to go. Despite not having table service, the employees walked around the dining room and checked on everyone. After seeing what other diners ordered I definitely want to go back and try more. I didn't love the coleslaw but overall Ange's is still 5 stars.

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    Kelly D.

    Big Ange's Eatery delivers not only on flavor but on hospitality. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out -- genuinely welcoming and generous. Since it was our first visit, a staff member quickly offered samples of their incredible smoked brisket and suggested the Barbarian Platter, which features a variety of smoked meats. We chose mac n cheese for the side which was delicious. The food was excellent across the board, but what really made this a 5-star experience was the way the team went above and beyond. Even after guests had ordered and paid, they continued offering samples of meat and their refreshing homemade orange lemonade. That kind of attention and care really makes an impression. Solid food, standout service -- worth every visit.

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    Michelle F.

    Big Ange's Eatery is nothing short of some serious smoked meats and delicious flavors packed into everything they make on a daily basis! We ordered a variety of items and would give them all 10/10! Beef brisket, ribs, smoked pastrami and chicken wings were all tender and flavor heaven all the way through. The meat is lean with just enough fat to keep it moist. Although their sauces were authentically delicious, in my opinion you didn't need any of them as the flavors in the meats were the showstoppers! The food was so good, we went back up to the counter and ordered the eggplant sandwich which was excellent. I counted at least 5 layers of very lightly breaded eggplant, cheese on a light fluffy bun with a beautiful tomato sauce. Onion straws and Mac n cheese were perfect accompaniments. Nice casual atmosphere and caring staff topped this place off as a #1 choice in my books for smoked meats. Big Ange's is the go to place for bbq, good eats and comfort food!

    Half pound brisket sandwich.
    Peter M.

    Got the half pound brisket sandwich and it was huge. I could have easily made another half sandwich. The sandwich and the BBQ sauce were both good. I saw someone eating the fries and I'll have to try those next time.

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    Diana G.

    Great little BBQ place. Super friendly staff delicious food. Will definitely come back.

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    9 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Good bbq a bit difficult for parking. We had someone wait in the car. Food is ok if you like bbq

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    5 years ago

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    11 months ago

    Great sandwich shop. You'll be pleased with everything on their menu. Cordial. And efficoent service..

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    1 year ago

    The food was delicious. It was waiting for me as soon as I got to the restaurant. When I got it home it was still hot.

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    2 years ago

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    Caren thanks for the great review! We appreciate your support!

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    1 year ago

    We loved it! Such a great local spot. Chip and everyone working were extremely welcoming. We will definitely be coming back!!

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    Tim, thanks for your great review! See you again soon.

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    Thanks for your 5 star review Tony. Hope we can serve you again soon.

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    1 year ago

    Have visited close to 10 times. Always for carry out. Great brisket sandwiches along with great homemade bbq sauce.

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    Many thanks for your visit and review!

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    What are the busiest time?

    Hello Harold. It much depends on what day of the week, but for the most part, 12:00 to 1:30 and 5:15-6:15 are the busiest times of the day. If you are able, you can also call us in advance at 224-248-8644 with any questions about our menu, wait… Read more

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    Blackwood BBQ - The Sampler

    Blackwood BBQ

    3.6(244 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    As I sit here looking around, the decor is cool and a mix of a good painted skeleton, sports bar…read moreand used table and chairs. But let's face it you're not coming here for the decor, it's about the food!! That being said, mediocre at best comes to mind, sorry but true. I hade the Meats + two sides, I choose brisket and pulled pork with beans and fries. Where to start in the just food dinner? The brisket was plain and cook, maybe it had a Smokey flavor but it wasn't that stood out or having me think about more. The pulled pork was the same, it was pulled but the BBQ or smokiness was missing. If you thought those two were missing flavor, don't even try the baked beans, they were almost to the point of just being boiled and put into a little paper side basket. The fries, come on, we are in the Chicago area, why would the serve frozen crinkle fries, where are the fresh cut fries??? At least the sweet tea was good!! If you want good BBQ, take a little bit of a drive to "I Smell Bacon" now that is BBQ done and right the best I have found in the area!!!

    I have enjoyed Blackwood BBQs party platters for family gatherings over the years and decided they…read moremight make a nice addition to Thanksgiving 2025. I ordered a small container of Brussels sprouts and a large of mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was as good as usual--crunchy, cheesy, and the pasta was cooked well. The sprouts disappointed the family this time as there were a lot of stems included. +The instructions were very clear on how to heat the food the next day (Thanksgiving) -Even though I prepaid and picked a specific pick up time, I still had to wait in line +The gentleman who gave me my order included serving utensils which was a help by the time I got to my grandma's house My mentality when visiting repeat restaurants is "If this was my first time, would I go back?" and if that was the first time I ate the Brussels sprouts, I wouldn't order them again.

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    K-BBQ

    4.4(82 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    This is located in the same strip mall as Ramen House Shinchan. Plenty of parking. When we walked…read morein, there were a lot more Koreans eating there than Americans, so you know it's legit. The staff was mostly older Korean ladies that were very helpful and kind. The younger girl working there, gives you great service. Each table against the wall has a button that you can call for service. Prices weren't bad, they're about the same as other Korean places. We ordered popcorn dumplings, Korean steamed egg, beef bulgogi, LA galbi marinated, and soft tofu soup with galbi meat. If you pay cash, you get free ice cream. Also, the banchan is unlimited and you also get Korean stew with the bbq. Popcorn dumplings were nice and crispy. It's also moist and succulent inside when you bite into it. The steamed egg was delicious. The bbq meat was great. I liked that there was more meat than bone for the galbi. I recommend getting the tofu soup with galbi meat. The soup is savory and the galbi meat is very tender. This will be my new go to.

    we went here for my 70th birthday a few years ago and we had two big tables of maybe 25 people. No…read moreone except myself and my husband knew how or what to order and I told them no problem and they accommodated my guests beautifully and we've been there so many times since that it feels like a neighborhood restaurant for us and we grew up in the city and that's the kind of thing we love. Then there's the times when I'm craving their seafood pancake. It is a light batter pancake with lots of green onions, seafood, and it's delicious. Their grilling meats and pork are high-quality and their sides are all wonderful, especially the kimchi. It's just like I like it. Writing this review makes me want to go there this weekend. Lastly, the staff is very friendly, helpful. Weneeded a great deal of help when we were new to Korean food.

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    Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue - 3 meat combo pork, brisket, ribs

    Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue

    3.8(237 reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    You know, - I saw their barbecue sauce in the stores for years - even out in Southern California,…read morewhere I lived for 32 years. I had no idea that they actually ran a restaurant. Seriously! So, imagine my surprise when I found out they had a restaurant on Irving Park Road in Wooddale - and I would occasionally pass it going to and from work! Well, it was time to try it for lunch today. There wasn't a big line of people, but boy did the food smell like barbecue when I walked in! I quickly ordered the two meat combo with chopped brisket and pulled pork. I got the green chili, Mac and cheese as a side, as well as the classic coleslaw. All right - the ambience was just perfect for a small barbecue place. The food came quickly, but I noted it wasn't quite right. I had asked for chopped brisket not sliced brisket. Not a crime against humanity, true, but still I didn't complain and I decided to go ahead and eat it anyway. So how was it? Well, I slathered on sweet rays barbecue sauce, and ate like crazy. The meat was pretty darn good! The green chili mac & cheese was delicious- can't say that the coleslaw was to my taste, but there was nothing wrong with it. The cornbread was fantastic. The only reason for the demerit? Was that I ordered chopped brisket and got sliced. Will I come here again? Yes, yes I think I shall! And I think you should try it too if you like barbecue.

    My husband and I were in the area and decided to stop in for some BBQ…read more My husband ordered the Large Nachos with Smoked Pork. He did not like how they put them on a checkered paper, it tore and was heard to eat. The pork was also too dry.'he said they were ok but he won't order them again. He says he will order a burger next time! I ordered the 1/2 Alabama Chicken with cornbread and two sides. I chose green beans and coleslaw. I love that they have healthy side options. The chicken was really delicious and flavorful. Probably the best 1/2 chicken I have had in a very long time! It was juicy and the perfect temperature. My favorite thing was the corn bread muffin! It was moist and delicious not dry at all! I would definitely order this meal again! The restaurant was very clean and they played classic rock music in the background (the drive radio station). The restaurant is small but the perfect temperature... it was in the 50's outside and inside it was about 70 degrees in here. If you're in the area I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. We will definitely be back to give other menu items a try!

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    The entrance area.

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