Bub City is an excellent venue for those with an appetite for southern BBQ grub. They have two full bars, a Bloody Mary station, stage for live music and a great valued special/happy hour menu. I came here for a brunch gathering for a 10 people group - they take reservations on OpenTable for up to 10 people! The staff here are incredibly friendly and our server was excellent. She came by refilling our drinks and even offered our friend extra gravy for his biscuits. I thought that was exceptional for the waitress to ask her customer than vice versa. After raiding through the Yelp photos, I decided the Giddy Up Fries looked most appetizing. My judgement on the presentation didn't disappointment-- the waffle fries are loaded with creamy melted cheesy with burnt pulled pork. Love it! Caution: Don't be startled by the male mannequin leaning over his urinal when you walk into the women's bathroom. Bub City sure got humor! xD read more

Went here for lunch. Waitress suggested brisket over pulled pork. I did the pick 3 lunch option which comes with 3 sides. Well worth the price. The corn off the cob was great although I did ask them to give me one with no sprinkled cheese because the smell was so strong. Some may like that though. Fruit was strawberries and pineapples. At least it wasn't cheap melon most places give you. Brisket sandwich was pretty good; not the best I've had. The service was really fast for sit down. Great if you only have 45 minutes for lunch. read more

Bub City - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was craving some wings so I stumbled upon Bub City which I was grateful for. I ordered the Double Barrel Burger with the Atomic Cheese for the fries. Everything was good, I was a fan of the cheese. Our food came out pretty quick They also took precaution by taking our temperature and asking have we traveled anywhere in the past 2 weeks. Oddly enough we were coming from Maryland so I was hesitant but we were good lol read more

Bub City - Double - Barrel Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my all time favorite spots. I went here so often that I'm sure people use to think I worked here. This place is my jam. I love the free live music and the amazing BBQ. This place is even better than Chicago Q, and that place is insanely great too. I always get the bbq mac& cheese here or the pulled pork sandwiches. The mac & cheese is so rich and it comes out in a skillet making it so warm and fresh. The pulled pork is always made perfectly and has such a great sauce on it. The sweet potato side is similar to how my mom makes it with marshmallows on top and brown sugar. It is more like a desert than eating potatoes. The decorations are Southern and hilarious. They even have a fake cowboy in the bathroom that I always say excuse me to since I think they're in line for a stall. The waitstaff is great and the prices are not too bad either! read more

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The food here exceeded our expectation. Ordered the Burritos, Fried chicken leg & thigh, waffle fries and tots. Fried chicken had very crispy batter/skin and the meat was juicy as well. The batter outside was thin and flavorful - with a little sweetness to it? Biscuit came with the Burritos was also great - soft, flashy and humongous. We walked pass by here multiple times but glad we finally tried it out this time. read more

Bub City - Burritos, fried chicken, waffle fries and tots - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Downtown location, The host was racist, rude and unprofessional, they will ignored you and lied that all the table has been reserved for a week and a half but the people after us got seated it first. When you tried to say something about it they called the guard to kicked whoever they want out of the restaurant, didnt get a chance to try the food in there but ordered Thanksgiving food at Rosemont location before and half turkey for 4 people is a good amount of food. Mac and cheese, mashed potato was ok . The cranberry sauce and the stuffing was good read more

Rudest bouncers ever. We walk in, they tell us it's $10 cover. As there was a big group of us, we each showed our IDs but then discussed if we wanted to pay cover or not. After not even 20 seconds, the second bouncer said to us rudely "you could've decided this before and not held up the line" (there was no line). How would we have known there was a cover? Very rude and not considerate to their customers. read more

Wow. Stopped in sorta by accident, grabbed a lunch very late and I am so glad I did. Ordered the Cali burger and it was outstanding. Cooked to perfection, patties were hot and juicy but not greasy, bun was fresh, lettuce was crisp. I'd rate it 10/10! The hot and crispy waffle fries that accompanied were tasty too. I enjoyed the outdoor dining area and music. Oralia was attentive and welcoming. I'll be back! Thanks for a great lunch experience. read more

Ended up here Sunday for brunch and had my brother visiting in from out of town. All in all a great experience from our friendly waitress to the build your own bloody mary bar and the live music. What more could you want on a Sunday funday? Location: Bub City you will find on the Northeast corner of Clark & Hubbard with the entry way off Clark street Initial thoughts of ambiance... scents of BBQ fill the air, a country bar, All-American judging from the beer can flag assembled over the bar, low lit, a bit grimy feeling that you get from visiting a small music venue, writing all over the wall downstairs near the restroom and a surprise mannequin in the ladies room as I've heard. For Sundays they offer their twist on a typical Southern meat and three, where you get a choice of a main entree and three sides and a drink (non alcoholic) for $16.95. Great deal if your on the hungry side and easily could split this between two peeps. I ended up ordering their burnt ends brisket hashbrown for $7 with the fried eggs on top for an extra $2. All in all, I have to say their food is rich, heavy, and delicious and will definitely cure any sort of hangover you may have acquired from the night before. I also have to say their build your own bloody is quite the experience in itself. For $12, you get one trip to their dedicated bloody bar where you pick your poison (choice of select vodkas or whiskey), bloody mix, and all the condiments you can assembly and stack within the cup with in one trip. They got everything from spices, pickles, jerky sticks, assorted cheese, deviled eggs, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, veggies, and mini bottled high life beers. Top notch bloody bar in my opinion. Overall, great spot to do brunch. They are part of the lettuce entertain you group, so have those cards ready to rack up them points and rewards. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! 213/365 read more

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Decided to do carry-out after a day of walking, and stopped by Bub City for a burger! I got the cali burger with tots and a side of their Chicago barbecue sauce. The total came to $15.59 post-tax. The burger was really good. Not sure what kind of cheese they use, but it was delicious! I also enjoyed the box that it came in. I've never seen a meal put into a shipping type box. Definitely a great place to grab food after a long day! read more

Bub City - Carry-out box - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you're looking for some decent BBQ with some karaoke, Bub City is the place to be, bub. Rolling 8-deep on a Tuesday night, we were able to snag a table near the front for a good view of aspiring singers karaoking the night away. We ordered several appetizers: Fried pickles -- decent General Joe's Buffalo bites -- the best! BBQ Nachos -- choice of protein, we got chicken. It was pretty good as well For my entree, I got the brisket, choice of fatty or lean, and I went with fatty, cuz when the holidays are here, I'm a fatty. Even asking for fatty, I got a couple of lean pieces, and I have to say, I'm so happy I went with the fatty pieces, as they were so much better. Dish included cole slaw (decent) and a slice of white bread, so width of texas toast. Some peeps got tots on the side, and they were OK. Beer selection was good, I ended up with a couple of left-hand stouts, cuz I'm a lefty. Service was really good -- they took note and accommodated my tree nut allergy. They were also very prompt and accurate. We got our appetizers and food pretty quickly. If you like karaoke, this place offers a live band to back up your Grammy-worthy vocals. Some could sing, others needed the help of their backup vocalists. In either case, every one had a good time. Overall vibe of this place was "country", although our karaoke crooner that we came with went with Montell Jordan's "This is how we do it" (and he definitely did it). BATHROOM REVIEW: Located rather far; you had to go down a hallway, down stairs to the basement, and further down the hall. The bathrooms had several urinals and two stalls. The stalls were nice and secure as the stall door was ceiling-to-floor. Everything, much like the restaurant itself, was a nice cherry varnished wood grain (not the old stuff from the 70s) and there are several no-touch sinks. Everything looked really nice. Sit or squat? Sit! read more

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Horrible service, waitresses were rude. Staff was unruly. Ruined the night in Chicago.

Still love this place! Came back to visit and had to stop by again. Great brunch menu and those bloody marys!!

Service was ok. Food was terrible. I ordered burnt ends (pictured below) and my dad ordered a brisket Sandwhich, both were super fatty. Dad sent the brisket Sandwhich back for the pork tacos, which were pretty good. You're given ~6 burnt ends. After eating 2 which were super fatty, the attached picture is all that was left after I finished separating the fat from the meat. Pretty much a 1:1 meat/fat ratio. Would not recommend the brisket or burnt ends. read more

Bub City - Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is delicious and the ambiance is wonderful especially durning the summer ... the service is amazing

The food is like having a picnic with the comfort of a saloon & without the hassle of preparing it yourself. Went here for a late lunch in mid afternoon. The place was empty, so it was easy to appreciate the rustic country western decor, which along with the music gives the feel of being in Nashville's Broadway st. TV screens can be seen from anywhere, this let's customers know that this is a sport bar as well. I ordered from the lunch menu: A pulled pork sandwich, (which comes with 3 side dishes of your choice, from a list of 18) with cucumber-tomato salad, corn off the cob, & fresh fruit. The flavors were good, the portions generous, and the service friendly. Even though the place was virtually empty, (3 people at the bar & 2 at a table when we arrived) the waitress forgot one of our drinks; I should mention here she was also the bartender. I can excuse any waiter for such a minor mistake, but what is inexcusable is for a business, the size of Bub City, to be so understaffed and have a bartender doing double duty  as a waitress. Nevertheless, I found Bub City to be an appealing sports bar with a country western theme,  and good food at a reasonable value that is worth a visit. read more

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I had a really good time at Bub City! I went here on a Thursday night to attend a small private party. The restaurant was packed and they had a live country band playing so it was a major party atmosphere. I had a chance to try the chicken tenders, Mac and Cheese, Tatar Tot's, Brisket sandwiches, etc. It was all junk food and delicious! The drinks were just as tasty. I ordered 2 skinny Margaritas, which were low sugar and really good. I also had a frozen Rose which was tasty, but really sweet. The waitress was awesome and had a great attitude. I would totally visit this restaurant again. It was a lot of fun. read more

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Prepare to feel like you left Chicago and walked into Nashville. I felt a little out of place...it was a full house but not full enough to have to wait for seating. Loud for sure and the dim lights win me over every time. Christmas decor vibes and a whole lot of country too. We got seated at the very entrance, and I actually did not have to use the restrooms at any moment, my view was quite constrained but overall I mainly went in to eat and out the door. At first I was a little nervous that I was going to have a bad experience because our waitress took a while to greet us. However once she did, things moved pretty fast and I was content with the service overall. Although the menu isn't huge, it all sounded too good and was hard to pick. We went with the two meat platter which I was quite disappointed. I saw reviews of what seemed to be a lot of food, and based on what is listed that the platter comes with I had no doubt the two meat would be enough for 2 semi hungry people. I was wrong....The portions overall from the meat to the sides is/was disappointing. On one end, I probably should be happy because that means no overeating, but hey we had an appetite. One corn bread for 2 people is not what I had in mind. 2 spoon fulls of your sides and meat servings. Granted the platter say's sampler but in other places that actually means a lot of food. I hate that I assumed. Grrr. Hey lesson learned for next time. The Mac & Cheese is considered a side option. Food was all great, the taste was there. No complaints. Tender pork, and the sauces on the table were all great. I mean I dislike coleslaw and that was pretty good! Service was good, but would I come back, probably not. read more

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Great music and food comes out fast. Got some side dishes to snack and they are a good size. The waffle fries are so crispy and comes with ranch and ketchup. The Brussels sprouts also have good flavor read more

Bub City - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered late night Saturday which of course they had a crowd no biggy. Ordered takeout 1 chopped smoked brisket sandwich with tots, tots were delicious but sandwich was very DRY. Ranch really helped would probably skip next time. Pulled pork sandwich with fries which were good as well. Sandwich again needed more bbq sauce but flavor was there! Good sandwich. read more

Bub City - Left: beef Chopped Brisket Sandwich. Right: Pulled Pork SandwichPulled one with fries other with taters - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yeah, Evan took great care of us at the bar, sharing his bottomless knowledge of whiskey, no better bartender. Larceny Barrel Proof is it

Stopped here before the Beck show at Huntington's Pavilion on 8-31-2023. Had a beer and shared the nachos. It was ok, nothing special. The service was attentive. The place is loud, but hey it's a sports bar. read more

+.5 for service I ate here with some friends after Pokémon GO Fest as some locals recommended here for BBQ. I've had Kansas City BBQ but not Texas-style, so I was wondering if I'd experience it here. The brisket caught my attention initially, however the server (who was wonderful) mentioned that they were out of brisket that night. I went with the pork shoulder instead after deciding for a long time between BBQ and fried chicken. The pork shoulder was...okay I guess, there was taste to it but it wasn't anything juicy at all. Meanwhile my friends who had fried chicken all loved it. I suppose I made the wrong choice here, even though I really wanted to try the brisket. I still wanna try the brisket next time I'm here, but will definitely skip on the pork shoulder. read more

Nashville chicken sandwich and waffle fries was solid. Would definitely recommend and will return.

If you're looking for a country western bar with late night live entertainment that happens to serve BBQ, then you'd probably like this place. I was looking for good BBQ food at lunch, and was a bit disappointed. The problem is partly pricing and partly interpretation. It's true that you can get a meat and three sides at lunch for about $18, which seems steep, but is probably the way to go. But I wanted burnt ends, and they aren't one of the meat choices on that deal. So for a bit more I got the burnt ends. Burnt ends are the charred tips of the beef, and since they are the outside they have the most flavor. At least that's what burnt ends are supposed to be. In all fairness, Bub City describes them on the menu as the "bacon of beef" whatever that might mean. In fact, they were more like the pork belly of beef--large cubes of layered fat and beef, served in an iron skillet with a thin sauce. The result was a fatty, succulent dish that wasn't bad, but wasn't like any burnt ends I ever had. What do you think Texas Toast is? A thick piece of bread, maybe with some butter and garlic, cooked on a griddle, right? Nope. Not at Bub City. It's just a piece of bread. I assumed it was a mistake, so I even asked the waiter. Nope, a completely plain raw piece of bread is Bub City's Texas Toast. What makes it "toast"? I also received a tiny serving of very good cole slaw and three sweet pickle chips. No other sides came with the almost $20 meal. On the other hand, Bub City is true to the country theme, with three different BBQ sauces on the table that are all Southern Style and quite good. If you're looking for country western music atmosphere, Bub CIty is a good choice. If you're looking for BBQ, there are better choices in the area. read more

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They sucked. Flagged us for staggering, was only in for 20 minutes max. Didn't flag anyone else for dancing not knowing the dance zone, but they were white so I'm assuming racism. We will never come again, our entire party of 15 walked out. Also the beer options suck. Also my slightly tanned Tia asked for mixed drinks and they straight up told us they didn't have any, fucking ass. Also a dumb bitch dropped her drink as well and she wasn't kicked out sooo systemic racism cuz she was white and we weren't. read more

Bub City - , we were dancing and they flagged us for staggering and then kicked this out, sucks....never will come again...and the beer choices sucked - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I was ever in the mood to sing country karaoke (badly) it would be after eating here. Literally best playlist downtown. Big space with high tops, low tops, patio seating and booths. The tables were a little close together, which made maneuvering to get to the restroom a little tricky. With that being said, as Texas tradition, all entrees were served on metal trays - you get 4 of those on a 4 top and there doesn't leave a lot of room for anything else. Menu was pretty Texas BBQ standard; sausage, brisket, pork, chicken, ribs , mac and cheese, cornbread - you get the idea. Prices were pretty on par with downtown. Signature cocktail menu was legit and most had the option to be served in a pitcher! And HOLY WHISKEY MENU BATMAN. What made our experience though, was our server. I am a jerk and totally forgot her name, but she was fantastic. Super friendly, gave great suggestions and was really fun. She seemed to really like working there - so she's either an awesome actress, or this really is a good place to work. Fun fact, there is a dude mannequin in the ladies restroom. What did this mean for me? I got to stand at the doorway while some tourist took a bunch of pictures. Ugh. read more

Food: decent Service: good Came for brunch on a Saturday with a larger group (8) and our server did a great job. The food portions are quite large but not overpriced compared to a few others in the neighborhood. The green chili scrambler had a lot of good flavor in the sauce, but I found the eggs to be plain or almost like liquid eggs vs fresh ones. It did come with the world's largest biscuit which was a good bonus - only downside is the consistency was just ok. Wish it came with jam or jelly instead of apple sauce. read more

Bub City - Green Chili Scrambler (with the tortilla chips on the side) - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drinks, food, and atmosphere-they have it all here! Especially if you love country music! Popped in here for a drink with a great friend after work on a Wednesday around 5:30 and got seated without any wait. The host had a big smile and our waitress was so sweet and attentive. We hadn't caught up in awhile so she was very patient with our ordering. :) I started with a moscow muel and they topped it with the perfect amount of fresh mint. It was so refreshing I didn't want it to end! Note: they have a giant moscow muel available for you to share with up to 6 people!! She asked me if I wanted the giant one and we laughed, obviously. To eat I got the grilled chicken sandwich with chipotle mayo and substituted the house chips for waffles fries-easiest decision ever. I've had a bunch of grilled chicken sandwiches and this one topped them all. It was juicy with the perfect charred crisp on the outside and the chipotle mayo complimented it so amazingly well. I even dipped my fries in the rest of it- TOO GOOD! They had a giant American flag beer can theme set up behind the main bar and string lights across the entire ceiling that trailed out to the patio also. It was 70 degrees when we went so they had the windows open by the booths and it felt so great. And to top it all off, my phone was at 8% and I looked to my left and lo and behold their was an outlet on the wall right next to me- meant to be! Can't wait to come back! PS: there's a fun surprise when you walk in the women's bathroom read more

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A friend of mine introduced me to this place 5 years ago when he generously bought a whole Thanksgiving dinner to go for my family. The food was so outstanding that to this day we order from them for our Thanksgiving meal! This year we ordered from them and when we got home I noticed that they didn't pack us the chocolate peanut butter pie so I called them up to work it out. The manager was SO top notch that he drove all the way to my house to personally deliver it to me. I certainly wasn't expecting that but I think it speaks volumes for the type of people who work there. They are wonderful people, the food is amazing, and you should definitely go there. read more

H E L L O C H I C A G O !! This country bar/restaurant is located right down the street from Rick Bayless Frontera Restaurant. That is where my birthday girl really wanted to go, but 1 1/2 hr wait :-( Saturday night, so understandable. Bub City is like 2 doors down, 10 min wait,so ok. Really really loud, country casual, Americana, patio seating. Likey. We did get seated after a short wait at the bar. Good time spent taking in the atmosphere. People watching on the patio on a main drag in Chi Town was extremely entertaining. Likey. Our server: professional and dressed like from Coyote Ugly. Very focused!! Likey. Plastic white plates that were replicas of a cheap paper plate - HaHa fake out. Likey. We didn't really see anything on the menu that tickled our fancy, so just a mediocre chicken sandwich/chips, but some of the BEST Mac n Cheese I have ever had! Had touchy tummy, so avoided the bbq items, but looked and smelled good. They did offer a loaded baked potato which would have calmed my tummy, but ONLY on Sunday nites?? Wierd. According to all the advertising, Live Country Music and Karaoke were happening later in the evening regularly. Way too loud there for my old lady taste, but for a short time outside it was good. H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y L I Z YEE HAW read more

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We've been here before but not in a while so we decided to try it on Wednesday. We ordered two glasses of red wine and had to send it back. It was old and smelled like vinegar. They replaced both glasses with no problem. Then we ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a beef brisket sandwich and both were not very warm. We sent them back to be warmed up and they brought two new sandwiches on cold buns. They still were not warm enough and the brisket had a lot of fat in it. We were highly disappointed but ate some of the sandwiches and paid our bill and left but we'll never be back. read more

Stopped here for lunch recently. Walking into Bub City is like walking into a southern barbeque Restaurant in Tennessee. The decor and the music is definitely country western. They also have sports on big screens so if you just want to come in for a beer they have a large Choice while you watch your favorite sports team. We opted for the Meat and three which is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday. It's actually a really great deal, you get your sandwich plus your choice of three sides. It also includes your choice of a soft drink, sweet tea, or LA Colombe a coffee. All this for $16.95. I had the chopped brisket sandwich with the simple green salad fresh fruits and corn off the cob. My companion got the pulled pork sandwich along with the same three sides. Both sandwiches are really good and they actually have enough sauce for us that we did not have to add anything to them. The salad was very good and fresh, the fruit consisted of blueberries, strawberries and pineapple, and the corn off the cob was my favorite because it also had cheese sprinkled on top and Seasonings. I would have given them five stars, however, our waitress who I believe was also the bartender, forgot about my sweet tea and I had to remind her about it, which is not great considering there was only one other customer in the place at the time. However, if she was doing double duty as a waitress and a bartender at the time maybe she was just concentrating on the drinks for that one customer. In the evenings they have live music. This is a great place to grab a beer and/or a sandwich and meet some friends for a night out. read more

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Service good, food mediocre. Not a top BBQ choice. The portions are small need to learn how to cook BBQ.

I had just gotten into Chicago and after realizing my hotel didn't have room service I went for a walk. It was late enough that a lot of the restaurants in the area had closed for the evening and as I kept walking I was drawn towards the live music. When I realized I could sit on the patio and get something to eat, I grabbed a seat and put an order in for nachos. The restaurant was PACKED with people dancing and singing along to some amazingly awful country covers and early 2000's pop songs. I really recommend sitting outside if you have the option. It was such a trip to people watch as folks would walk by, pause and momentarily get sucked into the music. I also recommend the nachos. No need to add the optional BBQ'd meat as the nachos have a generous amount of cheese sauce. Yum! read more

Bub City - The nachos don't need the meat. Surprisingly cheesy! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Recently stopped into Bub City for a late lunch. I was able to be seated right away by the hostess. There were plenty of tables available. Micah T, server, had greeted me shortly. Since I know the menu, I knew what I had wanted plus you can never go wrong with the 1 Meat and 3 Sides meal. I had opted for Salmon for the meat option. For my sides, Mac N' Cheese, Tatar Tots and Fresh Fruit. Within 12 minutes, my meal was delivered. The meal took a little longer since I had requested the Salmon to be well done. All I have to say..... EXCELLENT! Micah had checked with me periodically. She is a fantastic server. I had opted to take a slice of the Peanut Butter Delight pie to go. YUM. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will be back. read more

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Amazing service. Staff that is friendly and kind. Food is great and it's always a vibe. Tim is the best manager !!!!

I came here with a friend on a Monday night and had a fun time! There was live country music, and the singer was fantastic. The service was great. We seated ourselves, and our drink orders were taken soon. Upon our waitress's suggestion, I ordered the baby back mac. I typically don't order mac n cheese at a restaurant, but this turned out to be an excellent choice. It was delicious with little bits of pepper that made the whole thing so much better without making it too spicy. The portion was generous that I had leftovers I ate for dinner the following night. Warning: there's a male mannequin in the women's restroom. I didn't see this coming and got a little freaked out before realizing it wasn't an actual person. read more

Bub City - The male mannequin in the women's restroom that scared me - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had a reservation for 12 of the nurses at a conference here in Chicago. I was never so insulted in my life. We dropped over $600 dollars between all of us for food and drinks. A few of the nurses ordered dessert and were in the middle of their dessert. In addition, two of us had a cocktail in front of us, the hostess came up to our table and asked us to give up our table. I've never been so disappointed with this treatment at a restaurant. I will never dine there again and will let everyone I know about it. read more

Pretty good food. I got the brisket sandwich and it was really tasty. I love that they have waffle fries. Right now they have a huge outdoor section on the street and it's nice to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone else at the table loved their food too. read more

Bub City - Chopped Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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