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    Clockwise from top left: pickled onions, baked beans, Cajun sausage, peach tea smoked chicken wings, Mac & cheese, sweet potato cornbread
    Ahmad O.

    Update: be mindful of ordering takeout on major holidays! I placed a takeout order two days in advance for Father's Day and still had to wait for my food for over 45 minutes AND have nearly everything substituted because they ran out. Now, the food was still bangin' and they gave us more than enough food to compensate, but I'll probably stick to ordering at off-peak times.

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    Naiima D.

    My mother and I were regular customers at Sanders. We continue to visit because your barbecue is excellent and has always been consistently high quality. In fact, our experiences have always been outstanding. We don't live in the commoand I frequently bring my mother, who is 80 years old, to your restaurant because she loves your catfish and ribs. Those are her favorite menu items. On this particular occasion, however, I was not with her. She visited your restaurant a couple of months ago. After placing her initial order, she also returned to order sides of potato salad and coleslaw. The sides were perfectly fine, but unfortunately, the ribs she received were not. The portion was very small , certainly not close to a half-pound and the three to four ribs she was given were extremely hard and dry. While they were not burned, they appeared to be old and should not have been served. In our opinion, they should have been discarded rather than given to a customer. Because my mother is an elderly woman, she did not think to take a picture of the food. She did attempt to call the restaurant, but each time she called, the phone line was busy. Since we live quite a distance away and she had driven herself that day, she ultimately decided to accept the loss and move on. Given that we have been loyal customers and this experience was so unusual compared to the quality we normally receive, I reached out via email because I wanted to reach out and ask what can be done to make that situation right! No one has returned my email!!!! Why ignore a customers email!? No one rectifies mistakes! No one answers the phone! It's sad that no one is available to help via email nor phone. It's so unfortunate!

    Large tip and fry after eating quite a bit.
    Tracy S.

    Quaint eatery with seating. Warm welcome when we walked in. Was advised of there many delicious offering. Nice size portions.

    Shirley J.

    As most days food was ok. Today... the greens and baked bean were coursed and undercooked. My ribs were over cooked on one side and my bread was soggy drenched from the sauce.... Couldn't enjoy it! Sanders you're falling off and sloppy presentation today I was not a happy customer. Customer service was amazing though!!!!

    Sweet potato Cornbread
    Shizar H.

    Really good bbq and worth the travel if you aren't in the neighborhood and looking to get your hands on some good bbq. Staff was friendly and the place was clean so that's a plus. Portions very good sizes for the prices so you'll definitely feel you get your moneys worth.

    Peach tea wings
    Jim D.

    Food was pretty good. Not sure I agree with NY times ranking amongst best restaurants in the country but I was satisfied. Wanted to try the cornbread but during my mid afternoon visit they were sold out. Wings weren't overly sweet & they definitely were bigger than party wings. Corn had a smoky & slightly spicy element to it which separates it from thousands of places in terms of corn. I'd return if in the area. I'm no bbq aficionado so take my review with that in mind.

    Jordan L.

    I heard quite a bit hype around this spot so I had to come check it out. This is one of the only bbq places in the area that was serving smoked oxtails. I'm used to places in Chicago having the typical rib tips, links and ribs. The place was hopping on the afternoon we went. Luckily this place is deceptively big there is seating in the front room, middle patio and back party room. The line moves pretty quickly. You'll take a number with you to your table and they'll deliver the food right to you. Despite being busy the staff was all very friendly and patient. We ordered the oxtail, ribs, sausage, and brisket. We ordered the elote, greens, beans and Mac and cheese. We really like the ribs and sausage. The oxtails were a little greasy like there wasn't enough fat trimmed off before they were smoked. It also had the taste of the smoker like it should have been cleaned. The brisket was decent a little tough though. It may have been sitting in the warmer too long. The greens were a little salty and the beans were more reminiscent of chili beans than bbq baked beans. Overall it was decent, but I'm not sure it lived up to the hype given. I would come back to try the burger though.

    Ashley A.

    Stopped by Sanders to grab lunch after craving some rib tips. I preordered for take out and my order was ready by the time I arrived. The lady working the front was friendly and offered to grab extra sauces for me at the station before leaving with the food. When I got home, majority of the food was still hot. I ordered a small rib tips w/fries, 1/2lb of brisket, pulled pork sandwich, and brisket sandwich. The portion size of the rib tips was more than I expected but appreciated. They weren't the meatiest pieces I've ever had but with there being so much I was satisfied. I asked for lean cuts of brisket which seemed to be honored. Overall the food was good, I'd go back it just wouldn't be my first choice.

    greens, beans, cornbread,rib tips, sausage, brisket, pulled pork and ribs!
    Paula W.

    Ordered online with a 30 minute pick up time, food was ready when I arrived. Decided on the platter that feed 2-4 and the large tips. The tips were good and juicy but I didn't care for the sauce on them. The brisket was flavorful with a nice mix of fat and meat, the sausage was great, ribs were tender and smoked well, the pull pork lacked any type of flavor. My sides were greens which were seasoned to perfection, beans that were tasty and the cornbread which I loved. The sauces leave a lot to be desired but the meat is good even without the sauce. Overall good spot with good smoked meats!

    Semira A.

    This is a true south side gem. For anyone looking to better explore the city, make Sanders one of your first stops! The ambiance is modern meets down home BBQ. The staff are very friendly and willing to walk you through their menu. The real star of the show is their FOOD! We had the chimichurri smoked wings and fried catfish. The wings were legitimately some of the best I've ever had; juicy, flavorful, and the order is a great size. The catfish breading is super flavorful and the fish is fried to perfection. Don't miss out, visit Sanders ASAP!

    Fredrick B.

    So my son is a huge fan of Sanders and I was craving a cheeseburger made freshly not pre-formed from a package. Accordingly I ordered a Smoked Cheeseburger without their house sauce and with fries, the Texas Trinity 1/3lb brisket 1/ 2lb rib 1 sausage, and my son a Smoked Cheeseburger with Elote. Given how outstanding the service was at the start talking to a pit-master over the glass while in line and a really pleasant young lady at the register, the praise stops there. Burger came without the fries and it took 15 minutes to get the staff to bring me French fries!!!! The burger tasted like it was seasoned with cayenne pepper and was way over smoked to the point of being completely dried out. The elote was disgusting -- it was so salty it was not edible. The Texas Trinity saved the meal although I agree with Rozalynn B's comment about the sausage. The place is much more spacious than it appears when you walk in, and there is more indoor seating past the outdoor dining area.

    Karolina J.

    Came on a cold rainy Saturday with my husband around 6:30pm. Luckily line wasn't very long and we found a table easily. Friendly service. We ordered the ribs, beef rib, and peach tea wings. The sauce on the wings was excellent and my husband really enjoyed the ribs. The beef rib was pretty fatty but had good flavor. We were only disappointed that they were sold out of the brisket.

    Trinity platter $30
    Rozalynn B.

    Drove about an hour just to check it out. Here's my take: It's ok, not going to drive an hour for it, but if I was near here I'd partake again! We came in on a Sat afternoon at 1pm. The line was already out of the door. I wasnt aware of how the line forms, but it did move quickly. Once you're reached in line you order quickly! You find seating or wait on your carryout. The place is small, and it was PACKED! But we got seated and they brought our dine in food out to us on trays. Everything was fresh and hot. We ordered the Trinity platter, it includes ribs, brisket, & a sausage link. We ordered the smoked oxtails and the beef short rib. Various sides which were priced ala carte. Greens, mac, cornbread, baked beans. How'd it taste? Oxtails, which I love, weren't great! Good idea, but not executed properly. Beef short rib was good! Not $42 good tho, for 1 bone. Sausage was ok, could've been more well done. I didnt try the brisket or ribs, heard they too were just ok. Sides just ok. The service was good. That's all I've got! Enjoy

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    Green Street Smoked Meats - Sliced Brisket, Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, complimentary white bread, Cornbread with Honey Butter

    Green Street Smoked Meats

    4.4(2.4k reviews)
    11.8 mi•West Loop, Near West Side
    •$$

    So the wifey and I finally found ourselves trying this place out. The smoke lured us there. Nice…read moreopen place to eat some Texas style BBQ. They have indoor and outdoor seating. A cobblestone walkway with a rustic feel to it. It's also a Ramen & coffee spot on the premises. But we were there for the BBQ! We got there right around opening time so the line hadn't formed yet. The gentleman that cut our meats was very inviting and so nice! He definitely gets a 10/10 for service! We ordered just about everything except the pulled pork. We ordered 1/2 lb. of Brisket, 1/2 lb. of Pastrami, 1/2 lb. of the Pork Ribs, 1/2 lb. of Smoked Turkey, A Cheddar Jalapeno Hot Link, 1 1/2 Beef Rib, Chicago Twinke, Coke Zero and I went back and got 1/2 lb. Pork Belly! They give you complementary bread & pickled onions. I spent a total of $243.08 tip included. (I always tip good for good food and service). Tipping is optional though. I'm going to start with the Pastrami. It was tender, very, very well seasoned, Smokey, rich and absolutely delicious!!! 10/10! The sliced Brisket was also very, very well seasoned, tender & Smokey! Another 10/10!! The pork Ribs were once again seasoned well, not fall of the bone tender but they were tender how a rib should be! Nice glaze of sauce on them I'd say a 9.6/10. The smoked turkey is the best I've ever had ANYWHERE!! Moist, tender, seasoned and Smokey! 10/10! The pork belly was lean, fatty, rich, seasoned, tender just sinfully delicious!! 10/10. The cheddar Jalapeño hot link was juicy, smoked, had a nice snap, very flavorful and not too spicy. Just enough heat nothing overpowering. And it was a nice size sausage (pause). 9.7/10. The Chicago Twinkie is a Jalapeño stuff with cheese and wrapped in bacon! Smoked to perfection! Also deliciously sinful! 10/10!! The beef rib was so tender, nicely smoked, rich, well seasoned, it was fatty and lean. My gosh! So freaking good!! 10/10. We didn't order any sides we were there strictly for the smoked meat and this place did not disappoint! I can't wait until my next visit there! Next time I'll try a beer to go with it to help cut through the richness of the meat. If you haven't already been here, treat yourself to some delicious BBQ! All in all They get a solid 9.9/10!! Remember ALL reviews are subjective (Except this one. Lol)

    Green Street Meats is one of those places that gets a lot of attention online, so I was interested…read moreto see what the hype was about. When I visited, the line was extremely long, but it moved surprisingly quickly. The restaurant has a cafeteria-style setup where you order at the counter and receive your food there. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the expectations I had going in. I spent around $80 on turkey, brisket, sausage, potatoes, beans, and hot sauce, which felt expensive for what I received. The turkey was dry, while the brisket was decent and had a nice peppery flavor. The sausage was bland, and the sides were just okay. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience, but I also didn't feel the food justified the price or the hype. There are plenty of other places I'd choose before coming back here.

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    4.6(396 reviews)
    16.0 mi•Irving Park

    Being my first time in Chicago, I definitely had to try 3LP as it was highly recommended by all my…read morefriends. And boy, my mouth is still watering from the thought of the salt and pepper fried chicken sandwich! Juicy, crispy and huge-- I devoured it so quickly after taking that first bite that I didn't even have time to let the camera eat first. Best fried chicken sandwich handsdown! The bbq pork was also another standout with its sweet and tender goodness! And can we talk about how cute the takeout bag is?

    When I researched food spots to hit up on my visit to Chicago, I stumbled upon 3 Little Pigs and…read morewas really looking forward to this spot. Came here on a Thursday afternoon. The place is inside another store which threw me off since I watched YouTube vid of this place and had a different vibe. Placed my order in a kiosk and waited for my order. Sat at a table with a swing. The place didn't smell like bbq food which makes me think that the food is not made at the store itself... ended up ordering the BBQ Pork Char siu ($11.95) which was luke warm and was ok. Also got the salt and pepper chicken box ($12.95) which was also luke warm and the rice was dry and not hot... Maybe this was an off day or the food was premade and just heated up but I was def disappointed. Or maybe I had high expectations prior... If I visit Chicago again, I might try the other location, if they make the food on premise.

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    Blackwood BBQ - Crispy Juicy Chicken Sandwich and waffle fries  They will see me a second time

    Blackwood BBQ

    4.1(408 reviews)
    12.0 mi•The Loop
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    My meal here was surprisingly tasty for a chain BBQ place…read more The lunch special was great. $12.99 for a pulled pork sandwich, side, and drink. That is essentially unbeatable downtown. The pork was juicy and the KC style bbq sauce was good (other options were Chicago, Memphis, Carolina(?)). The mac and cheese was really tasty, I found myself scraping the bowl for more. It had a really nice crust on top. The service was quick and friendly.

    I've had the full spectrum of BBQ from mind-blowingly incredible to places I send people I don't…read morelike. I am pleased to report that Blackwood BBQ is somewhere between "good" and "very good". It won't knock your socks off, but it is nowhere close to "bad." It's perfect for what it is, that being: a spot for a bite during the lunch hour. On both visits, I ordered the two meat platter, with brisket and sausage. Both were flavorful and savory, with the brisket being balanced in terms of meaty vs fatty (as requested). Now, that said, the prices at Blackwood are on the high side. On the one hand, I know the price of a pound of ground beef is greater than the minimum wage (as of this writing). However, I also can't help but feel the punch to the wallet when two meats and one side, where one of those is brisket, and a soda comes to somewhere between $20-25 (I think it's close to $25, but don't want to misspeak). Half a pound of meat is not a lot, making the wallet punch even worse. Then there comes the service. Most of the folks working here are professional and welcome. There is this one person, though, whose level of gruffness seems a bit high. It wasn't so much a lack of pleasantries for the sake of efficiency as it was annoyance that customers exist? Final verdict: If you're working in the loop, and craving BBQ, Blackwood is a rock-solid spot, but the high prices mean it likely isn't practical for a regular spot. If it's a weekend, there are better options out there.

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    Soul & Smoke Avondale - Brisket Sandwich

    Soul & Smoke Avondale

    3.7(117 reviews)
    15.5 mi•Avondale
    •$$

    While visiting Roscoe Village we went out for lunch. We had several items and they were all very…read moregood. The side sampler was a lot of food. Portion sizes were generous. There are a couple of ways to order. There is a kiosk or a QR code to order and pay or if you are using the "InKind" app you will order from the counter. Once ordered there is table delivery. The counter staff was very helpful. There is a large comfortable indoor seating area and also outside seating both with views of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Tips I recommend the In Kind app and so does Soul & Smoke. If you're in a group share to experience the various offerings.

    I discovered Soul & Smoke Avondale via Google after searching for good black-owned businesses to…read moresupport on Juneteenth. Soul & Smoke was one of six top black-owned spots to support. This women-led restaurant in Chicago is renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, brisket, and soul food sides, making it the ideal spot for a meal on Juneteenth. Once I realized it was the closest to me and offered a plant-based option, I knew exactly where I wanted to order from. I ended up ordering the smokey joe sandwich (vegan sloppy joe sandwich), with a side of mac + cheese, and a sprecher soda. Whether I'm using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it's so convenient. I also want to praise my delivery driver for arriving at a reasonable time with my order and meeting me right in front of my residence. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high. As for my order, my first response after my first bite of the vegan sloppy joe was, "Mmm, that is good!" If you are a foodie like me, then you know what the next few minutes--or, better yet, seconds--consisted of. Yes, I pretty much devoured that vegan sloppy joe, leaving nothing behind but what was left on my fingertips. The last time I had a vegan sloppy Joe was a few years ago in celebration of my birthday, and trust me, it wasn't as good as this one at Soul & Smoke. It could easily be confused with real meat if you aren't aware that it is vegan. I saved the side order for last, which was that delicious-looking mac and cheese. Mmm... "Oh my God!" was my initial response after my first forkful, which was lightly seasoned with a delightful taste. I must say it was the perfect side for the vegan sloppy joe. After my last bites, I had the slightest grin on my face, and the only thing on my mind was that I will definitely have it again in the future. The sprecher soda - cherry cola was the perfect complement to my meal. Introduced to me by Soul & Smoke, I am so pleased with this award-winning craft soda from Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery that I will be on the lookout for it in the future. I would gladly order from Soul & Smoke Avondale again, whether online or whenever I am in the area. With that, I am happy to share my endorsement of it with you all here on Yelp. Ambiance: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 5/5 ~ You Are Your Choices. ~ Thomas G

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    4.0(2.1k reviews)
    13.2 mi•Near North Side
    •$$

    Food: one of the most consistent BBQ restaurants in Chicago! The food is flavorful, moist, and well…read moreseasoned. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the Sunday Brunch...OMGGGG. Go there once and you'll make a Sunday ritual for the boys and the girlies especially during football season . Afterwards, enjoy a nice cigar from next door. Service: The service is amazing! I've been a patron for over 15 years. Even after relocating to Virginia, returning to Chicago twice a year, I dine here at least twice per visit and bring my husband's favorite back each time. Everyone is always smiling, very knowledgeable of the menu and the "Master Bartenders" make the best cocktails. They are extremely knowledgeable of their extensive bourbon collection. Honestly, one would assumed they worked for a distillery. Its so great to see staff help and support one another. In addition, they immediately acknowledge customers when come into the restaurant. They make me and my bestie feel right at home. Ambiance: The Ambiance is inviting, comfortable, and more importantly, you'll feel right at home. The summer outdoor seating makes you feel like you're at the best backyard BBQ you'll never want to end. It's important to recognize a good business who deserves to be in business. I can't wait to return for some good ole lip smacking BBQ

    New year, new goals, new perspective, new creations, and a brand-new start! We touched down in…read moreChi-Town to freezing cold weather and were so thankful and grateful to find a spot close to our hotel, and it surely did not disappoint! Thank you for the homey welcome and superb service during the holidays. Everything came out hot and delicious, and we truly appreciate the time you took to be attentive to our needs. Thank you for working the extra hours during the holidays, and a special thank-you to the kitchen for preparing the food quickly and beautifully. The BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes were all done very well- filling and absolutely delicious. Everything was on point and more!! Thank you so very much!

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    Carson's

    4.1(473 reviews)
    12.5 mi•Near North Side
    •$$$

    Loved the bar over looking the Riverwalk. Enjoyed the foos very much. Great service, nice people…read more Will return if I go back to Chicago

    I have been dining at Carson's restaurant for over 30 years, but after my experience last night, I…read morewill be looking for a new barbecue spot. Up until four years ago, I used to visit at least five or six times every single year. Last night was my first time back since then, and I was deeply disappointed by how much the standards have slipped. The entire evening felt incredibly rushed. The person taking our order seemed to be in a massive hurry, acting short and dismissive with us. To make matters worse, an automatic gratuity was added to the bill. While I understand this is becoming a common industry practice, a gratuity should ultimately be an option based on service. The server did mention at the end that we could have it removed if we wanted to, but customers shouldn't be forced into that awkward position in the first place. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has also gone downhill. I always used to order the ribs and frequently took extra food home because it was so good. Last night, the food left a lot to be desired. The barbecue simply isn't what it once was. When my uncle graduated in the 90s we went to your previous downtown location.He loved the restaurant as well; the food, the exceptional service, and the warm atmosphere. I went there year after year. While I respect that they have managed to stay in business for 30 years, there were just too many issues with both the service and the food for me to return.

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