We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Chicago Culinary Kitchen! Everything we ordered was spectacular: the half brisket, steakhouse burger, truffle fries, mac and cheese with Hot Cheetos, and tamale. The food was full of flavor, beautifully done, and reasonably priced for the quality. The atmosphere is cool and unique, too, and Operations Manager Jay made the visit even better. He was awesome--friendly, welcoming, and a real credit to the restaurant. We loved everything and can't wait to come back! read more

Our church recently partnered with Chicago Culinary Kitchen for a catered event, and we could not be more pleased with the experience. The food arrived fresh, well prepared, and was delicious! Jay, whose service was outstanding, was attentive, professional, organized, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He was extremely helpful in the delivery process ensuring that our food arrived on time! The quality was exceptional, and we look forward to ordering from Chicago Culinary Kitchen for many years forward. We highly recommend catering from them if you need to feed a large group of people! read more

Outstanding ribeye tacos! Burgers are a gold standard, walking taco we inhaled, chicken sandwich is ginormous and tasty. Great casual vibe and tasty drinks what's not to love. read more

I use to come here often, and even bring people. But it's been a while and MAN did they drop the ball. Idk if it was a bad day or they fall of the face of the earth. And for $60 for a couple to get one meat and one side you can't be dropping the ball The brisket was top 5 worst brisket I've ever had (Soooo dry) 1/10 ... Would never get it again. The rips where decent but not fall of the bone super chewy ... 5/10 Zucchini fries use to be good but now 5/10 And the Mexican street corn was good, like 7/10 Idk if I could ever come back here after this. Couldn't even finish it. read more

First time coming here I thought it was going to be amazing and I was really disappointed the only thing that was good were the zucchini sticks which I forgot to take a Pic of and the chicken sandwich was horrible it was like 6 layers of breading overpriced heavy and super oily. the place itself was nice but the floors super sticky not sure why. for an almost $20 sandwich i expected something better ill never be back again. read more

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First time visiting this place and it has a great barbecue! The food was amazing and the meat is so tender. Next time we have to try the brisket.... read more

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I finally found a BBQ spot in the suburbs that I absolutely love. Chicago Culinary Kitchen has a cool rock n' roll vibe, and everything we ordered was delicious. For the hand-cut meats, we tried the brisket and pulled pork. Both were incredibly tender, smoky, and practically melted in your mouth. We also ordered the cornbread and mac and cheese, and both were standout sides. The cornbread was huge, dense, and still perfectly moist. I was a little worried the mac and cheese would be too spicy because of the Hot Cheetos, but it actually had just the right amount of kick. The combination of creamy mac and crunchy Cheetos made it extra flavorful. To finish the meal, we shared a burger, and wow , it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You do have to order at the counter, but the staff was super friendly and helpful. They gave us great recommendations on which meats to try, which made the experience even better. read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious. Honestly everything was so good that I forgot to take pictures and only remembered when we had already gotten into everything. We had brisket, a jalapeno cheddar sausage link, and these sticky ribs. We had truffle fries and mac n cheese as sides, then beignets for dessert. Everything was amazing. The beignets were so light and fluffy, I could have eaten all of them by myself. The servers were friendly and the place has a very biker/goth sort of vibe. Loved it, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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I came in and placed a carry out order Friday. I got 3 briskets, 1 pulled pork, rib tips and some sides. I've gotten similar orders before. For some reason this time they put all 3 briskest orders into one box. Three orders of brisket for three different people. Usually the brisket comes with two pieces of bread and some pickles. For my 3 orders only got two pieces of bread. I'm not coming for the bread obviously I'm coming for the meat. But I also go out to eat so I don't have to deal with the inconvenience of cooking/cleaning myself. Splitting up the food and using plates and utensils no big deal. 100$ worth of bbq food, but no bbq sauce in the bag. Last time it came with sauce. Shit happens it's not that big of a deal. My issue is I called hoping to speak to manager but no one answered. I called again a few minutes later and left a voice mail message. That was Friday, still haven't heard back from the store. My wife and I have worked in hospitality for 16+ years. I made an account to leave this review. Feel free to call me back guys. read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - My kid liked the place too - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I am so bummed that I just found this place! The brisket, corn, and Mac n cheese were my favorites. The atmosphere was so unique with rock n roll vibe with so much to see. And Jay and staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back again. read more

If you are a fan of great barbecue than KCC is your spot. This north suburban restaurants will have you doing the bbq lambada. We dropped in to check out this place for lunch and the vibes brought me back to the good old days when classic rock was blasting out of the radio and all my buddies would hang in the basement with walls covered in posters. Now let's chat about the food. Without doubt CCK is a place that offered Texas BBQ outside of TX. The brisket has a great bark, the ribs have fantastic flavor and the pulled pork simply slaps (as the kids say these days). Service was great. This spot also has a large covered patio with life music on the weekends. read more

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Love the atmosphere which is fun, kitschy, and a little heavy metal. All good is delicious, flavorful and hearty! While some of the specials rotate they have a stable menu of smoked brisket, ribs, burgers, and a cold smoked salmon. Their pit beans are delicious and so is the bread pudding. Go early as certain items can run out. Try the pig wings if on the menu...it's a personal favorite!!! Enjoy the experience!!! read more

The brisket and potatoes salad taste fishy Probably (cross contamination, or spoiled meat storage next to each other ) The fried chicken was slimy and the breading falls apart. Super weird.. Unfortunately, won't be back. read more

Maybe I had too high expectations based on all the other reviews, but I thought the BBQ at Chicago Culinary Kitchen was OK for the price. The brisket and pork belly nuggets had good flavor but were on the dry side. The fat did help with the moisture a little bit, but it was kind of like jerky in some areas. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very well themed. Service was good, not too busy midday on the weekend. Maybe will try again on a different day. read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Pork Belly Nuggets - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Quality has gone downhill recently... way downhill. Besides the brisket being dry and portions being small, not to weight and overpriced the service I endured today was awful. Extremely rude girl at the register then they forgot an item in my $90 to go order. Won't be back. Save your time and money, you'll be underwhelmed. read more

Tried it again last night worse brisket sandwich ever shouldn't of ever tried it a second time tiny burnt chopped up meat very little not so great sauce and nerve to charge 16 for that, , do us a favor don't come back to buffalo grove days! read more

Barbecue, beer, rock and roll and tattoos... OMG, I can't remember a night where I had so much fun and great food. We started off with the Delirium Black Armangnac Barrel Aged porter. This is a really rare opportunity, so I'm not sure I'll ever see it again. Amazing!! For an opener we enjoyed the Char Siu Pig Wings, a really unique take on the chicken wing - sweet, spicy and perfectly cooked. Then it was on to the brisket, St Louis style ribs and some of the best and most interesting sides I've had in a long time. The Sticky Sprouts had the same flavor profile as the Pig Wings, unique and tasty. The mac and cheese was dusted with crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos and the fried green tomatoes were really good too. I didn't have any stomach room left for dessert. I'll have to try the candied bacon n the next time I eat here, which I hope is really soon. And, I was granted a special high kick in celebration of my bday! The staff made my night really special. read more

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We really loved the pastrami and the brisket had a wonderful seasoning. The brussel sprouts are awesome and a must to try. So much food. Staff always friendly. Thank you. Great dinner. read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Visited on a late Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful experience. Stood in line to place our order ( next time go straight to the seats around the bar and order from there), ordered the beef brisket and the pulled pork sandwich. Both were delicious, tender and well-flavored. We ordered no sides (not necessary) but those around us sure did. The corn muffins were huge and the fries looked especially good. Finished off with a hazy IPA and promised ourselves we'd be back. read more

Holy Moly! I had heard good things about Chicago Culinary Kitchen and got a small taste at Taste of Roselle, but it did not prepare my husband and I for how good the standard food was going to be! We visited for an early Saturday dinner. They were crowded but not packed. The food didn't take long to be prepared, they had a live band for their patio seating, and plenty of inside seating. Prices weren't bad for the quality and the sauces all offered a unique flavor add! I got the side of mac and cheese as well as the cornbread. Both were absolutely delicious and I could not recommend the mac and cheese more! We shared the zucchini fries which were perfectly breaded but the side sauce could have add more flavor. My husband loved his brisket. Meat was juicy and tender; his favorite sauces were the chipotle apricot and legacy. My maple coffee old fashioned was good but way too strong (which I don't often say). Overall, I loved my food and experience here! I would certainly come back as it's hard to find good bbq. I will say that if you sit inside, be prepared to leave smelling like bbq smoke. read more

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I loved the restaurant-bar it is so nicely decorated. You order your food first at the cashier you go sit and they will bring you your food. We ordered most of the food that was on the menu what I loved the most was the enormous pastrami sandwich to me most of the food was extremely salty even my friends said the same thing. Non of the food was hot which is a no no for me I love my food served hot not cold although they did say the salmon was served cold for taste The prices are ok for the huge portions I think someone should taste the food before the bring it to the table so yes it was very salty I end up taking most of the food home because it was so salty my body did not handle it my roommate did eat it not me I drove so much when the Patio can do better and closer to me huge disappointment read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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The steakhouse smash burger is awesome. I could eat it every day. Cool vibes at the place.

The meat is ALWAYS SO tender and falls off the bone. The Greek Beef Rib meat had a nice smoky flavor. We like trying specialty items and events. We did the "What's in the Box?" It was a fun experience. The cheek meat of the pig head was super flavorful and tender. It was fatty & greasy but in a good way. The pig head came with sides, pulled pork, tamales and more. We especially liked the pig head meat although a bit disturbing to peel back the skin and see the jawbone and teeth. Definitely unforgettable & unique experience! read more

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have been here numerous times and my favorite so far is the super Katz but i love all their food. smashburger is yummy. Hell, all their food is fantastic. the atmosphere there is awesome also. Will definitely be going back many more times. read more

Absolutely amazing BBQ. Period. Have recommended this over and over to anyone who asks. I have yet to be disappointed and the portions have me (reluctantly) taking home some for later. Had the New Yorka for the first time on my last visit and am looking forward to it again. Go. read more

Took a trip out to Chicago Culinary Kitchen with a group of guys on a rainy day to try out some BBQ and wow, this place did not disappoint. We practically ordered everything on the menu! The food looked amazing, tasted even better, and came out on a big, beautifully presented tray. Every single item was spot-on. The sliced brisket was my personal favorite tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich, the cornbread perfectly sweet, and the ribs, pulled pork, bacon, and chicken were all top-notch. We even ended things with bread pudding and a few other desserts that were just as impressive. All the sauces were fantastic, but I especially loved the Legacy and Hippie sauces both absolutely delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was awesome rock star themed, with great décor, music at just the right volume for conversation, and lighting that made the whole place feel vibrant but comfortable. The photos online show a lot of blue light on the food, but trust me, it's not like that in person -- just a camera thing! read more

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Best BBQ around! The food is fresh and AMAZING. You will not find food like this anywhere else in the Chicagoland area! The brisket was melt in your mouth delicious, and the salmon was to die for. We love this place and come back as often as possible. Also, an incredible beer and cocktail menu. Give it a try, you will be very glad you did! read more

I enjoy this place for sure, but I'll start by saying I had order envy from my recent visit. I had the BIG Buffalo Chicken sandwich, which was a well cooked and sized chicken breast and tangy sauce, but had a lot of breading, which extended well beyond the meat. With that said, no problem at all, as other items were all good-Char Siu Rib Tips were tangy hot as a special starter. The Rib Tips and Pit Beans were very good as well. My friend had the Snowmonster (I may be forgetting the exact name), a special dish that was a hollowed out bread roll stuffed with great brisket/pork meatballs, sauce and the bread had a cheese dusted top. The bite I had was great, and he had two full lunches out of the sandwich. A good atmosphere that's a combination of a classic BBQ walk up, neon lit rock 'n roll bar that is plenty friendly to families and communal seating on picnic tables and bench seating. read more

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Been coming here since day one, and I'm still obsessed! The food? Absolutely amazing. The service? Always on point. And the vibe of this place? Seriously, the design is just perfect. This is THE spot you have to check out at least once - I've brought all my friends here, and every single one of them loved it. P.S. Do yourself a favor and try the buffalo chicken sandwich!! read more

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I have now been to Chicago Culinary Kitchen a handful of times and have never been disappointed. This is some of the most delicious and unique BBQ in the northwest suburbs of Chicago! Their PB&J wings are easily one of the most delicious wings I've ever had. My husband and I can't get enough of them! You will absolutely need some napkins, haha but they are so worth it! We also love their pastrami, chicken, brisket, and ribs! We are still slowly working our way through the menu so we can it all! One thing to note, if you don't particularly care for loud restaurants then I'd suggest carrying out. Don't miss out on the food, just know it can get a bit loud inside! read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Pb and J wings, cornbread, hot links, and brussel sprouts - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

PROS - Food is a 4, but phenomenal service takes this to 5*. I didn't catch the cashier's name, but she had black hair, red highlights, hair in pigtails/buns, and cute glasses. She saved my life today! - We drove 1 hr+ from the city in a collectible car (all metal/super hot), and the AC broke! By the time we got here, I was suffering from heat stroke. I was very red in the face (the same color as their red chairs), moving in slow motion, couldn't hear/process well, and I almost fell over. I think I muttered "water..." My fiance went to get bottled water, but the cashier sprung into action. She disappeared for a second and reappeared with a giant to-go soup cup filled to the brim with ice and water. She saved the day! The bottled water wasn't cold enough to cool my internal temp quickly, but the very icy water worked. I sat there and drank 3/4 ASAP and came back to life. It took a while for me to get to 75% normal, but I eventually did. I got 2 giant icy water refills (1 for the road), which also greatly helped. She never made me feel like a bother or annoying! She was so nice to me. Wish I could say thanks again -- CONS - No AC right now (it broke recently). They had huge fans, which helped - Wish they had a vinegar based BBQ sauce option. The closest they had was mustard-based, but it wasn't vinegar-y -- RECOMMENDED - mac & cheese = phenomenal, al dente, flavorful - rib tips with thai chili sauce = unique topping/dry rub variant - jalapeño cheddar hot links = but it rly needs a vinegar based sauce read more

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I've been working in the area and finally came back to this place. The layout has changed in the past 5 years since I've been here, but honestly for the better. My husband and I got a little bit of everything and can honestly say it's still really good bbq! The brisket and pastrami were very tender and moist, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his sausage and ribs. Excellent bbq place here in Palatine, definitely give them a try. read more

This was our first visit to CCK and given the snow and cold it could have ended up differently. My son went and picked up St Louis Ribs and brisket and WOW! First off the ribs are the meatiest ribs we've ever been served. Great smoke, so meaty. Fantastic. The brisket was well sliced and had a bit of fattiness which I really appreciate. A great helping of homemade pickles really set off the flavors. Great effort and great food. They have a nice selection of Super Bowl specials and I'm thinking of ordering the Sampler special. What do you think? read more

Chicago Culinary Kitchen - Superbowl treats! - Barbeque Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I was really excited about this place. Unfortunately their food was a little too greasy for me. I did enjoy the smoky flavor of all the foods. read more

Brisket sandwich was very good. The meat was shredded, never had it that way. The pickles were excellent as was the Mac and cheese.

I've been at CCK a bunch of times. Here's the rundown. Food: high quality. Their bbq has a lot of Smokey flavor. If that's your thing, you'll love this place. My wife is a bit sensitive to that so we tend to look for alternatives to this. I had the prime rib once and it was incredibly smoky. Overall their food is good. Ambiance: a bit loud and acoustically challenged. They play loud rock. Location: in a strip mall. Easy to get to. Price: fair for what you get. Some things are pricy - tomahawks for 140.00. read more

I was here with a large group, about 20 and everyone loved it here. This is a casual BBQ spot where you order at the front counter and once your food is prepared they will bring it out to you. Seating is plentiful indoor and outdoor. My favorite item from here was the brisket - it was tender, moist and full of flavor. It was very tasty and I'd definitely get this again. I also tried the zucchini fries which were fine. Not the greatest however I do appreciate there being a somewhat 'healthy' vegetable option. My husband tried the rib tips which he said were on the drier side but that didn't stop him from eating the entire entree. He enjoyed how well it was seasoned and full of flavor. Some fan favorites from my group were the rack of ribs and chicken. They raved about how large the portion was and how the flavors were exceptional. read more

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We had Chicago Culinary Kitchen cater my husband's birthday party last weekend, and the food was absolutely amazing! We've eaten at the restaurant before and it's always incredible, which is why we decided to go with them for catering, but you never know, sometimes catering can be hit or miss. In this case, it was just as delicious as eating in person. The delivery was seamless, and the driver was so helpful in getting everything set up. The food stayed warm, traveled well, and held up beautifully. Everyone at the party kept commenting on how great everything tasted. One fun note: we had a couple of guests up from Texas, and as anyone who knows barbecue knows, Texans can be very particular about their BBQ. They absolutely loved it, which says a lot! Jay was also fantastic to work with. He called me ahead of time to walk through the order and gave helpful tips for setup and serving. Everything went perfectly from start to finish. I can't recommend Chicago Culinary Kitchen enough. Just phenomenal food and great service all around. read more

Epic BBQ! I haven't had a bad dish yet! Check out the daily specials they are really getting pretty creative lately! The pastrami, brisket, and ribs are out of this world!! Did I mention the burger? TRY IT!!! read more

We came by for dinner on a Saturday evening and the tables were full inside so we sat on their heated patio outside. They are located in a plaza that has complimentary parking, as you walk in the menus are there for you to look over and go up to the counter to order and you'll grab your drink and tell them where you plan on sitting and they brought the food to us. We decided to share a few things. Each of the dish was full of flavor, we even got some of their specials which were delicious. The Brussels were a stand out, along with their brunt ends. All in all we had a great experience, I did wish we had someone check in on us at one point to see if we were warm enough or if we needed anything but being the only table outside I guess we were pretty self sufficient as all of the sauces and to go containers weee out there. read more