I have enjoyed Blackwood BBQs party platters for family gatherings over the years and decided they might 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. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Picking up the best Thanksgiving sides! - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

As I sit here looking around, the decor is cool and a mix of a good painted skeleton, sports bar and 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!!! read more

I know they say this feeds 2, but it for sure would have fed 3-4. Great barbecue! Tasty sauces. Those Brussels sprouts!!!! And the egg rolls are quite tasty - eat them first while they're hot. Pass on the Mac 'n cheese. Service doesn't really exist - you order at a kiosk and wait for your number to be called. It works though. Lots of long table for larger parties or share and make friends. There plenty of smaller tables and the patio is a definite win. We'll be back. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Gary fat fat. One brisket sandwich ugh. Disgusting. it of burnt ends again. Disappointing. Not going back. read more

Blackwood BBQ - This is the FAT. From one brisket sandwich. I have never had that much slimy inedible fat. Disgusting. Oh well. Never going back. - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

The food tasted OK... I spent $15 plus tip 5 PM on a work night and the place is kinda empty. But it appeared to be very clean and has a cool ambience. The employees are nice, but they were busy talking to each other If I had no other places to go to, I would definitely come back here however, with everything I put in my review, I will keep my eyes and ears open for a different place. They really are not a lot of places in my area that serve barbecue that I know of the least read more

Blackwood BBQ - My dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I love their meat platter pulled pork brisket and ribs. I really love their Mac and cheese. Mmmmmm mmmmmm good. I highly recommend it .

Excellent BBQ, the freshest quality ingredients. Everything is amazing! Ribs, brisket, BBQ nachos, tacos and smash burgers are our favorites

This was our second trip to Blackwood--this one for our grandson's birthday, but my granddaughter introduced me to the restaurant. Great brisket and pulled pork. Plenty of excellent sauce choices. Grandson and Grandma had Texas toast and said it was great. I had cornbread and it was tasty and moist. BBQ Baked beans were fantastic with plenty of brisket mixed in. Good coleslaw. We also shared the grilled, maple syrup Brussels sports as a side and it was amazing. All considered, we will definitely come again. read more

I've always had great experiences here. They have many smoked meat selections that are absolutely delicious. Their brisket is always juicy not dry like other BBQ places I've been to. The Summer Salad was off the charts! I highly recommend the Cowboy Fries for a side dish, they're really tasty. Prices are very good for the quality! read more

It was not the greatest BBQ spot I've tried. The interior design is cute; however, the food was not great. We got the chips and Queso with the meats and two sides (half ribs and pulled pork with mac n cheese and fries). The pulled pork was good, but the ribs were so disappointing. It was tough and didn't fall off the bone. The sides were disappointing, especially the mac n cheese; it lacked flavor. The Queso, on the other hand, was delicious and flavorful. Pricing is reasonable for BBQ. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Chips and Queso - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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As someone who eats BBQ regularly all over the country, I have a well-developed palate for this cuisine. I have also competed in BBQ on a competitive level. Im including that info to lend some credibility to my reviews. Here are some specific points that may be valuable to my fellow Yelpers craving BBQ. 1. Ribs: I found them greasy and not well smoked. I prefer a ribs with a developed smokering and the meat has a some pull when biting into it. For me and BBQ enthusiasts alike, smoke is indeed a hallmark of a good BBQ joint. I didn't bother with other meat offerings because if the ribs ain't right I'm not trying anything else. 2. Sauces: Blackwood prides themselves in their variety of sauces, however I didn't enjoy any of them. The flavorings in the variety of six are off and fell short of what I expect in a good sauce. Providing more variety is not necessarily better. I found the Alabama and North Carolina selections to be inedible. 3. Sides: The bakes beans with chinks of meat and coleslaw are delicious and made up for some of my disappointments. The cornbread with whole corn kernels is also delicious. Although it was a bit crumbly. 4. Innovation attempt: I acknowledge Blackwood for their efforts to try something new with the sauces, which I appreciate in principle, but the execution didn't meet my expectations. I usually prefer a plains dry rubbed rib with a sauce that enhances the smoke meat. But the sauces didn't provide that enhancement for me. Smoking technique and sauce are especially important to me. It's also a reminder that sometimes, attempting to innovate on classic recipes can be risky if not executed well. For those seeking BBQ in the Schaumburg area, you may want to consider other options, especially if you're looking for BBQ that is more than just average. read more

The food is outstanding! Service was on point! The place itself is bar like feeling , high top tables, reg tables, small beer tap bar was just enough for this place.. The gentleman behind the counter was helpful as the computer wasn't working properly to place your order.. He took our order right away & mannnn the taste and flavors were on point! Great job all around! read more

Once again, Blackwood didn't disappoint! From pulled pork and brisket to cornbread, Mac n cheese and brussel sprouts, all were amazingly great! read more

I was looking for BBQ in Schaumburg and chose Blackwood for one reason: fresh-brewed sweet tea! And it did not disappoint as it made this Bama Boy smile with its sweetness. I went with the solo sampler with my entree. It came with pulled pork, brisket, and smoked chicken. Every meat was juicy and very enjoyable. I would come back for the sweet tea and the meat. But Blackwood is part of a disturbing trend I am seeing in BBQ joints. That trend is giving a meat sampler with a side of slaw and maybe some bread for around $20. Really?! I have eaten a lot of BBQ in my life and have been to many where I can get 2- 3 meats, 2 sides (and choose them), and a sweet tea for $20. They could at least let you choose the one side instead of giving one of the least desirable sides in slaw. I shelled out an extra $4 for an amazing Mac and cheese. All the sauces were amazing! All 6 are on the table and they are NC Vinegar, South Carolina Mustard, Alabama Roll Tide White, Memphis, Kansas City, and Chicago. I would return to Blackwood because the BBQ and sauces were delicious, the menu is diverse, and it's hard to find fresh-brewed sweet tea as good as Blackwood makes. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Shared the sample platter. What a great selection of delicious Barbeque! Pulled pork and chicken, sausage, Alabama chicken, brisket, and your choice of 3 sides, 2 cornbreads, white bread pickles, and pickled onions. You get your choice of 3 additional sides too! Their Texas bbq is delicious! It's a casual BBQ restaurant. Great for date night, family night, or with friends. Try a few different sauces, they are great! read more

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My boyfriend had the pulled pork sandwich a couple weeks ago and insisted on taking me back there to give it a try. I am not much of a meat eater, but I had the pulled chicken farro bowl. It was delicious! So many great flavors with the sweet potatoes, collard greens and carrots. The spicy barbecue sauce is delicious! You also have to try the cornbread. my boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich again on the brioche bun and a side of fries. The seasoned fries were delicious and the small size was more than enough for both of us to share. The people working were super friendly and it was very clean. We will definitely be back! read more

Blackwood BBQ - Pulled chicken farro bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Took my dad here for Father's Day, and for it being a Midwest bbq spot in a heavily urban area, it was very good! We got an assortment of things; Elote, beans, ribs, conbread, and onion rings. The sweet tea was so good and the ribs were moist and not fatty. The Elote was creamy and not spicy, cornbread (which I normally hate) was sweet and moist! The onion rings were big and not greasy with an incredibly breading. For the weather being hot and sunny, the inside really wasn't as steamy as you would expect for an open grill restaurant. The beans were good and sweet. We will be returning! We got our food relatively fast, considering it was so busy for Father's Day. With it being so busy, the quality did not lack in the slightest. You order at a kiosk yourself, but you can talk to a physical cashier if you prefer. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Ribs and Side, Elotes, Smoked Beans, Onion Rings, Cornbread, Texas Toast - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

The ordering online is not easy. They don't have options to customize your own burger or maybe I don't understand how to use it. Then to get a kids meal with no sauce on the meat that is dry. With Apple juice and apple sauce in the container with hot meat. Now everything it one temp. They gave a little sauce container on the side for dry meat. I would have tried the Chicago sauce for my son but I don't know if it's suitable for kids because it says old style lager. I seen this name on a food goode page but maybe I should tried the one in oakbrook like they did. It was not busy when I came at 3:20pm. There was on couple leaving and one couple there eating. I don't think I will put this on my list of coming back. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Kids Beef Brisket with apple juice and apple sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Good times at @blackwoodbbq in Schaumburg! We had a wonderful BBQ meal here! We recently visited @blackwoodbbq and ordered the Sample Test that feeds 2-3. It comes with brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage, Alabama chicken, and your choice of 3 sides, 2 cornbreads, white bread pickles, and pickled onions. We chose charred Brussels w/Maple, elites, and coleslaw for our sides. What a great smoky Barbeque flavor! You can try your choice of six great sauces: Sweet, Memphis Spicy, Kansas City Sweet and spicy, Chicago mustard, South Carolina vinegar, North Carolina white sauce, Alabama Our favorites were sweet and spicy Chicago and white sauce Alabama. Such a fabulous selection of quality BBQ food! Not only do they have great food, but @blackwoodbbq will fund a meal for a child living in poverty for each meal that you purchase. read more

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Walked in around late lunch time and not busy Sunday. I was happy so I can have time to check out the menu. They offer quite a bit options of meats and even a alternative meat. We split a solo sampler, beans and fries. Two cornbreads one for each person. It was enough food for both of us. The bbq was warm and seasoned. You have to add your own sauce but they have 6 options. I am a sauce girlie so I was happy that I can switch it up. I don't know bbq sauces around the US so their options were a nice refresher. The cornbread was so good! It was soft and not dry at all. The beans had some pulled pork in them. Very nice addition to add more flavor to the beans. The fries were seasoned nicely! Good crisp, too. The whole decor/ambiance was on point for a southern style bbq joint. It was clean but had decor that made it look like a divey-bbq joint. I'd come back and get more bbq. I'd prob try a sandwich next time. They have speciality sandwiches that sound good. read more

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incredible, smokey, tender, succulent, tasty, sweet, heat, juicy, flavor filled, intoxicating....

Not that good. I got the harvest bowl which was expensive and I'm still hungry. Ordered brisket and it came in odd chunks- was like an over priced chipotle. Sides were lacking too. The guy working there was great however--very chatty and helpful but don't think I'll be back read more

Wow! What can I say. This was great. Good portion sizes. Pulled pork was great. Sauces 10/10. Honey mustard... GAS. Elotes - GAS. Cornbread- 100/10. So soft. So warm. Great flavor. Try it out for yourself read more

Waking into the restaurant you feel like your dining outside. There are lights that appear to be strung up on the ceiling. We almost tripped by the order kiosk... not sure why they would have an uneven floor area. Watch your step! We ordered the BBQ Nachos and the Solo Sampler and they were both very delicious! I feel like the portion sizes for the Solo Sampler was not worth the money at $19.99 for what you get. However, the Pulled Pork Nachos were definitely worth $10.99. We will be back again when we are not too hungry. Next time we will order extra sides to help us fill up! I would take a star off because I don't like ordering on the kiosk because there was no one making suggestions or helping us order and my husband and I almost fell on our face. The people were all in the back working and I felt like I had no interaction with anyone at all... but the food was too good to take off a star. I love the seating options... You can eat at picnic tables, high tables and a mixed variety of tables. You can also dine outside! We sat down at one of the bench picnic tables. There are lots of tvs to watch the game. They play music which I love... it is loud enough to block out any conversations at the next table... but soft enough to hear the conversation at our table. We will be back again! Our favorite sauces were the Alabama style and the Memphis style... I mixed them both... so yummy! If you're thinking about dining here... you won't be disappointed! read more

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Delish! I ordered to go. Got a small order of ribs that came with 3 different sauces. I went with the one with a C on it. I think I read that that was for Chicago style??? But I could be wrong lol. I should have ordered more. It was tender and flavorful. There was not a lot of diversity in patrons at the time of my visit so a I felt a bit awkward but overall the pickup experience was smooth and the food was great. read more

Well where do start Was there on busy Saturday night after long day of my wife at work and just wanted to order my food from a person ont a computer and was told I could not order from a person wow Well when you're none bussy on a Tuesday at 2pm you can take my green money never again will I go there horrible customer service. Not good read more

Located in a busy strip mall off Golf Rd near Woodfield Mall. Meats are fresh,never frozen and all dishes are made from scratch . As you enter,you seat yourself at various tables,benches,hi tops or counters. A unique collection of chairs thru out the dining area,even on the walls! You use a kiosk to order off the menu posted on the wall. They offer beef brisket,pulled pork and chicken,brisket burnt ends,Mikeska sausage and smoked Jack Fruit for vegetarians . You can have any of the meats served as a sandwich,taco,salad or a platter. Sides are extra . They offer Mac N Cheese,elotes ,beans,coleslaw ,brussel sprouts and cornbread. I ordered one of their 4 specialty sandwiches called El Gordo which was Beef Brisket and Mac N cheese on a Brioche bun topped with pickled onions and bbq sauce..OMG. it was delicious . I also tried their smokehouse beans and brisket which was not too smokey with good chunks of brisket. My wife had a chicken taco and the Jack Fruit taco. Tacos are inexpensive and are topped with pickled onions and cilantro. Very flavorful. It was nice to see the dining area crowded on a Monday night. They do have a bar offering mixed drinks,beer,wine and bourbon shots. Prices are a little high in my opinion. I would have given Blackwood BBQ 5 stars but the tables were sticky,there is no engagement with the staff and by 730pm the place gets smokey as they start preparing the smokers for the next day which means you smell like smoke when you leave. For good BBQ in the Northwest burbs,give them a try. read more

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Service was great. Love the set up there. The food is phenomenal. Great Brisket. They introduced a "smash burger" and I gotta tell you it is hands down the best smashburger i have ever had. delicious! read more

Good to try. Clean restaurant, quality was good but the prices were a little bit on the high side (esp for smoked chicken). Ordered 2lbs of brisket - one was good, other very fatty and 1/2 the meat. Taste was okay, woodsy, but not as smokey as others... so it got mixed reviews at my house. Will try others before this one again. read more

Stumbled into this place when I realized I should eat before going grocery shopping. The smell alone was enough to have me drooling. The vibe once you walk in is like Southern Comfort meets Backyard BBQ with a touch of class. There are kiosks to order or you can walk up to the friendly folks waiting to take your order. You could also belly up to the bar! There's some fun meal options like your normal platter, sandwich, and fry basket. You can even super size your meal to share with others, or if you're just really hungry. I had the pulled chicken (yum), my friend had the pulled pork (super yum), the accoutrements were all delicious, but the sauces... whooaaa, they're all amazing! read more

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Cannot decide on what I wanted, so i went with the solo sampler. Pork, brisket and chicken were tasty and it came with sides of pickles and onions. I got a side of smoked brand which was a little disappointing. It was a little on the dry side. All in all, if youre looking for bbq in the Schaumburg area, try them! It was also easy to order, btw. Automated kiosk was available and just make sure you have your order ready rather than scrolling and scrolling on what you want, and it takes a small amount of time for people to form a line. Just a friendly reminder read more

Blackwood BBQ - Solo sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

First time to try and I really liked it. Good variety of menu items. My family shared a combo platter and I got a salad with bbq chicken which came with a yummy piece of cornbread - and one of my kids got the mac and cheese. Cute restaurant, easy counter service to order while they bring the food to your table. I loved trying all the sauces they had on the table. I like the Memphis and Alabama white sauce. Next time I go, I'd like to try their pies, they looked delicious! read more

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Amazing BBQ every visit, The sauce selection is great too! Many options to choose from

Delicious BBQ and variety of options. Ordering from the menu on the wall board is difficult because people standing in the line block your view. Ordering on a computer isn't as easy as it appears read more

**If you have food allergies, read this first! I really would like to write a five star review for Blackwood, but unfortunately that would not be reflective of my dining experience earlier this afternoon. I went here today for lunch with my work colleagues on their recommendation. I was pleasantly surprised to see a public allergen menu available online for my reference so I knew what I could eat before ordering. I noticed that they had self-serve order kiosks but you could also order with a cashier. I opted for the latter since I figured they might be more accommodating for me with my egg allergy. When I mentioned my situation, they took out a paper copy of the aforementioned pdf to reference while I ordered. This also was nice to see. Unfortunately for me, this is where the pleasantness of the restaurant ended. After I selected the Beef Brisket Fry Platter with no Coleslaw ($2.49 side normally included) or Texas Toast (normally included) because they contained egg, I was asked if I wanted a different side. I turned back to check on the menu for something and asked to sub in the Smoked Beans. They informed me it would still be a $2.99 upcharge for the side addition. They offered to add "some extra pickles" in lieu, but not a different side. It is unbelievable to me that even though I had to give up half of what the dish I wanted came with (the only other options for brisket were a platter without fries, or as a sandwich--which I couldn't eat) Either way, I politely declined because the fry platter was already $17.99 to begin with. After a drink I was a bit over $23 total. I sat down and awaited my order to come up. When my buzzer rang I was given a paper fast food tray with fries in it, four pretty small slices of brisket, and a few pickles. I understand that brisket is not cheap, but I feel this serving size was extremely disappointing. The one positive thing is that the food was good. I don't say this out of guilt for writing a low rated review--the meat was tender and juicy, and the fry seasoning was great. I just can't help but feel disappointed with my experience. I don't really see the value of coming here over a good local BBQ place and get more for your money. Just keep these things in mind before you dine here! read more

Blackwood BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

At first I was disappointed with my ultra small portion of brisket but when I tasted how bland it was I was kinda glad I didn't have more. The spoonful of pulled pork I had was pretty good. Skip this place unless you're on a low sodium diet or enjoy bbq tapas. read more

* The food here is amazing! Easily some of the best barbecue I've had. The pulled chicken is tender and spiced well. I also enjoyed their fries. Great variety in sauces too. * Service is amazing. Staff is friendly and nice. They are also extremely accommodating when you give instructions for your order. * Nice rustic and country vibes and ambiance. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Chicken Fry Basket - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Just stood by the register of this establishment like an idiot with zero greeting whatsoever. Obviously not interested in my business as all four employees standing behind the counter just watched me walk out. Might want to do better read more

I really wish I could give 2 and a half stars but in all honesty, the food could've been better!! My boyfriend and I decided to give this place a try today for lunch. We had a late lunch at around 2pm and I would say it was somewhat busy with families eating inside. It was a bit quiet inside other than some music playing in the background. We were a little bit sad that the burnt ends were already sold out when we got there since it was what we were really looking forward to the most. The place had a large menu on the side to look at before ordering. I decided to get the solo sampler which was $20 for pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket, coleslaw, texas toast, pickles, and pickled onions. My boyfriend got the Nashville sandwich in medium. I was surprised that the solo sampler did not come with an added side so I also got the mac and cheese to try. We also got 2 fountain drinks for our meals. The total came out to be around $42 and were given a restaurant pager. It took about 10-15 minutes to get our food considering that there wasn't much of a line when we got to the place. My solo sampler looked pretty decent. At each table, there's like 6 bottled sauces to try from. I tried the pulled pork as well as the smoked chicken and was surprised by how dry it was. I felt like there wasn't much flavor and wished it was otherwise. The brisket was also on the drier side in my opinion. The texas toast was pretty good with all the meats. My 2 favorite bbq sauces were the Chicago and Memphis. The pickles and the pickled onions gave a nice balance to the meats on the sampler. I was not a big fan of the coleslaw as the flavors were not to my liking. The mac and cheese was actually the best part of my meal even though it was just a side. The top had a nice cheese crust that added more flavor to it and it was just a great side to have. My boyfriend said that the chicken sandwich was really good and filling. I had a bite and had to agree too. He wasn't a fan of the pickles and said that if it didn't come with coleslaw in it, it would've been better. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back again. I would probably go at a earlier time just to try the burnt ends. I feel like the food was not worth the price of $40 as to how dry the meats were. read more

Blackwood BBQ - Nashville sandwich on top with a side of mac and cheese, solo sampler on the bottom. - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I was strolling around outside when I noticed a smoky aroma and questioned where it came from. I followed my nose and it directed me to Blackwood BBQ. Since I'm here already why not give this establishment an opportunity considering I'm in a good mood for barbecue? The interior decor resembles rusty with elements of wood, steel, brick, and concrete. In a strange manner, it's pleasant to my eyes. The layout is fluid, and the kitchen is an open concept, making the space appear larger. They feature a good-sized bar where they serve cocktails and beers. The most impressive aspect of our entire stay was that we never interacted with staff members and instead ordered our food via a kiosk machine. The service was prompt. We received our meal in a reasonable amount of time, which was great. I had crispy chicken sandwich. Because the sandwich is a little costly, I assumed it came with a side. But I was mistaken. The sandwich itself is stunning and it tastes fantastic. So various diverse tastes from sweet spicy to a dash of vinegar in every bite. I hadn't anticipated to appreciate a chicken sandwich. I'm thankful I opted medium spicy since it has exactly the appropriate amount of heat. Let us also applaud on how they prepared the chicken; it was tender and juicy, the chicken size was fair, and the exterior was crispy to perfection. If you're looking for a fast casual restaurant that serves delicious chicken sandwiches, you've come to the perfect place. As I write this review, I'm already planning what I'm going to get for my next visit. read more

Blackwood BBQ - The Bo Woods Hot (medium spicy) - Barbeque Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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