Across Illinois, of the 854 BBQ joints we list, 780 give a phone number and 508 have a website. 37 are branches of national chains — Dickey's Barbecue Pit (14), Famous Dave's (14), Mission BBQ (6); the remaining 817 are independent. By what they offer: 163 serve ribs, 94 serve brisket, 80 are smokehouses. Most often named on their own websites: dine-in service (60), allergen information (31) and offers catering (25). The longest-running is Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern, in business since 1932. 16 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 BBQ joints in Illinois
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Bandanas BBQFairview Heights
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2Robinson's No. 1 RibsChicago
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3Soul and SmokeChicago
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44Corners Smokehouse BBQEast Peoria
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5Tony's Butt Shack BBQ & CateringHollowayville
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6JD's BBQJoliet
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7Dukes Blues n BBQEast Dundee
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8The BBQ PitHighland Park
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9Robinson's No 1 RibsOak Park
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10Wood N' Hog BarbecueChampaign
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single BBQ joint are listed further down this page.
- Chicago190
- Springfield16
- Naperville12
- Peoria11
- Champaign10
- Joliet9
- Rockford9
- Bloomington8
- Decatur8
- Aurora7
- Urbana7
- Belleville6
- East St Louis6
- Marion6
- Schaumburg6
- Arlington Heights5
- Bolingbrook5
- Edwardsville5
- Effingham5
- Highland Park5
- Kankakee5
- Lansing5
- New Lenox5
- Niles5
- Oak Lawn5
- Orland Park5
- Quincy5
- Waukegan5
- Berwyn4
- Bourbonnais4
- Calumet City4
- Collinsville4
- Darien4
- Dixon4
- Downers Grove4
- East Peoria4
- Freeport4
- Glenview4
- Hazel Crest4
- Jacksonville4
- Lombard4
- Matteson4
- Mundelein4
- Murphysboro4
- O'Fallon4
- Oak Park4
- Plainfield4
- South Holland4
- Yorkville4
Other towns in Illinois
One BBQ joint each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Dave's Holy Smokes BBQAddison
101 E Fullerton Ave, Addison, IL 60101
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Famous Dave'sAddison
1631 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
Dine-in service
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Chunky Monkey BBQAlexis
104 N Alexander St, Alexis, IL 61412
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The Chick and the PigAlgonquin
1000 N Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
Dine-in service
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Texan BBQAlgonquin
101 N Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
Since 1984
Family-owned
Dine-in service
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Famous Dave's BBQAlgonquin
1521 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
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Nick's BarbecueAlsip
5500 W Cal Sag Rd, Alsip, IL 60803
Since 1986
Family-owned
Dine-in service
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L & M Rib BrAlsip
11753 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip, IL 60803
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Rib City AltonAlton
201 E Center Dr, Alton, IL 62002
Dine-in service
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Stampede Market & GrillAlton
234 E Elm St, Alton, IL 62002
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Hickory Hog BBQAnna
100 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906-1238
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Que It UpAroma Park
307 W 3rd St, Aroma Park, IL 60910-1018
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Pauly's BBQArthur
310 E Columbia St, Arthur, IL 61911
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Lincoln Springs ResortAshmore
9699 N County Road 2000E, Ashmore, IL 61912-8717
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The Smokehouse Bar-B-QAugusta
512 Main St, Augusta, IL 62311
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Old South BbqBarry
1159 Rodgers St, Barry, IL 62312-1370
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The Still Bar and GrillBartlett
322 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Smokin Pit BBQBartlett
892 Illinois 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Doc Watson's SmokehouseBatavia
842 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510
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Honey Bay's BBQBeach Park
39210 N Sheridan Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
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A&J Sweetie Treats And BBQBeardstown
113 E Main St, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Tips & Toes BBQ Chicken Co.Bellwood
5020 St Charles Rd, Bellwood, IL 60104
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Smokin Coop BBQ PitBelvidere
2022 US-20 BUS, Belvidere, IL 61008
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Dave's BBQ and SmokehouseBenton
605 N Main St, Benton, IL 62812
Dine-in service
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Pop's BBQBenton
322 N Main St, Benton, IL 62812
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Big Daddys BBQBethalto
418 Texas Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010-1646
Locally owned
Offers catering
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Pat's BBQBig Rock
211 E Galena St, Big Rock, IL 60511
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TGI FridaysBloomingdale
302 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Jones-Eez Bar-B-QueBraidwood
551 W Kennedy Rd, Braidwood, IL 60408
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The White House - BreeseBreese
507 N 2nd St, Breese, IL 62230
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Pop N Nans Texas BBQ LLCBridgeport
1010 Judy Ave, Bridgeport, IL 62417
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The PatioBridgeview
9100 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Dine-in service
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Sugar ShackBrighton
401 N Maple St, Brighton, IL 62012
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No Sauce BBQBroadview
2219 S 13th Ave, Broadview, IL 60155-4039
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Beach Avenue BBQBrookfield
3453 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL 60513
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Congress PorkBrookfield
Brookfield, IL
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Nick's BarbecueBurbank
6945 W 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459-1033
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Meat Moot Burbank / IllinoisBurbank
7909 S Harlem Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
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Chicago BBQ CompanyBurr Ridge
2 Hunter Ct, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-8323
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Buddies Beef and BBQByron
8661 E Blackhawk Dr, Byron, IL 61010-9638
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Shemwell's BarbecueCairo
1102 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914
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Kenny's Ribs and ChickenCalumet Park
1746 W 127th St, Calumet Park, IL 60827
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Log Cabin SmokhouseCamargo
949 N Co Rd 1525 E, Camargo, IL 61919
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Picco's Pit Bar-B-Que & SteakhouseCanton
310 W Division St, Canton, IL 61520
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Bandana's Bar-B-QCarbondale
309 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Allergen information
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Yesterdays Drive-InCarmi
709 Oak St, Carmi, IL 62821
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Wild Hogs RoadhouseCarrier Mills
7211 US-45, Carrier Mills, IL 62917
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Gwaltney's Smokehouse & CateringCarrier Mills
6997 US Highway 45 S, Carrier Mills, IL 62917
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Grumpy's SmokehouseCarterville
7335 Cox Dr, Carterville, IL 62918-3726
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Steel Horse Saloon & SmokehouseCarterville
1420 Main St, Carterville, IL 62918
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Weber MeatsCarthage
Miller St, Carthage, IL 62321
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Brothers BBQ Food TruckCary
27 Jandus Rd, Cary, IL 60013
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High On The Hog BBQCatlin
102 Commercial St, Catlin, IL 61817
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Orphan SmokehouseCentralia
1829 S Pine St, Centralia, IL 62801-5266
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Trinity BBQ of PlainfieldChannahon
25520 S Pheasant Ln, Channahon, IL 60410-8805
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The House of Brisket/ParisCharleston
5163 N County Road 2200E, Charleston, IL 62474-2341
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Smoky's House BbqCharleston
300 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920-3019
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Mr. Kenny's BBQChester
2453 State St, Chester, IL 62233
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Chicago Pit Stop BBQChicago Heights
402 W 14th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Billy Boy's RestaurantChicago Ridge
6400 W 95TH St, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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Old Country BuffetChicago Ridge
101 Commons Dr, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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SmokinGhost BBQChillicothe
3327 E Hidden Valley Ln, Chillicothe, IL 61523
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Larry's Pit BBQChristopher
608 N Victor St, Christopher, IL 62822
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Trav's Barbecue PalaceChristopher
411 W Cherry Ave, Christopher, IL 62822
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Carnitas Sabas Vega JrCicero
5830 W Cermak Rd, Cicero, IL 60804
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Allavoix Smoked SeafoodCicero
5105 W Ogden Ave, Cicero, IL 60804-3537
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Pickens' PlaceClarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL
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BBQ & BakerCoal City
69 S Broadway St, Coal City, IL 60416
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Old Route 51 South BbqCobden
111 Oak St, Cobden, IL 62920-2108
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Paints BBQColona
5775 Poppy Garden Rd, Colona, IL 61241
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John John's BBQColp
103 Mayor Caliper Dr, Colp, IL 62921
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Mr. BBQs Bar and GrillColumbia
1280 Columbia Cntr, Columbia, IL 62236-2560
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Bully's SmokehouseColumbia
1280 Columbia Centre, Columbia, IL 62236
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Ribs and Soul BBQCountry Club Hills
4844 183rd St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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Kenny's Ribs & ChickenCountry Club Hills
4269 167th St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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Thom's Turkey & Bar-b-queCountry Club Hills
4011 167th St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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Russell's Barbecue Ii IncCountryside
5545 S La Grange Rd, Countryside, IL 60525-3669
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The Wylde HogCrainville
1000 Pioneer Cabin Dr, Crainville, IL 62918
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Firewater BBQ & Brew- Crest HillCrest Hill
1847 Knapp St, Crest Hill, IL 60403
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Smokey Jo'sCrete
475 W Burville Rd, Crete, IL 60417
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Moontime Smokin' QueCrystal Lake
88 Railroad St Unit A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Norah's SmokehouseDanville
2917 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832
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Off The Bone BBQDanville
622 S Bowman Ave, Danville, IL 61832
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Jansen's Smoke House & BBQDavis
303 E Snyder St, Davis, IL 61019-9140
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Fuller’s SmokehouseDeer Creek
Deer Creek, IL
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City BarbequeDeerfield
365 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Carson's Prime Steaks and Famous BarbecueDeerfield
200 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Since 1977
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Carson's RibsDeerfield
200 S Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Since 1977
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Ray's Chicago BBQDekalb
870 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
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T-Bob's Smoked Bar-B-QDes Plaines
1165 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Hog Wild Express DiamondDiamond
2155 E Division St, Diamond, IL 60416
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Wilma's Famous BBQDolton
633 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL 60419-2613
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Wilma's Famous BBQDolton
1223 Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL 60419
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Wilma's Famous B-B-QDolton
Dolton, IL 60409
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Snake Holler BBQDorsey
735 Snake Rd, Dorsey, IL 62021
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White House TavernDu Bois
329 W Broadway St, Du Bois, IL 62831
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Chaos BBQDu Quoin
638 E Park St, Du Quoin, IL 62832-2256
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Frentress Lake Bar & GrillEast Dubuque
818 W Gill Rd, East Dubuque, IL 61025
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Dukes Blues n BBQEast Dundee
112 Railroad St, East Dundee, IL 60118
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Bragg BBQEast Moline
905 15th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244
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Good Heavens BBQEast Saint Louis
7610 State St, East Saint Louis, IL 62203
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Hooked on BBQ LLCElburn
151 IL Route 38, Elburn, IL 60119-8877
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Dad's BBQEldorado
1238 US Highway 45 N, Eldorado, IL 62930-3680
Since 2009
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Joe's BBQ and FishElgin
79 Clock Tower Plz, Elgin, IL 60120
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Coleman's BBQ Ribs and ChickenElgin
Clock Tower Plaza, 79, Elgin, IL 60120
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Smoke HouseElgin
968 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
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Eager Beaver BBQElizabeth
1336 US-20, Elizabeth, IL 61028
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Shark's RoadhouseElizabeth
1336 US Highway 20 W, Elizabeth, IL 61028
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Hardin County BBQElizabethtown
201 Dunn St, Elizabethtown, IL 62931
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Sweet Baby Ray's BarbecueElk Grove Village
800 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1551
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Julian's BBQElk Grove Village
552 E Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Wally'sEllis Grove
5801 Union Hall Rd, Ellis Grove, IL 62241
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Firewater Bbq & Brew - Elmhurst, IllinoisElmhurst
635 W North Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-2131
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Golden Boy BarbecueElmhurst
551 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Big Buddha BBQElmhurst
130 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126-2806
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Russell's BarbecueElmwood Park
1621 N Thatcher Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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Dickey's Barbecue PitElwood
2951 Centerpoint Way, Elwood, IL 60421
Offers catering · Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Lenny's Bbq Vetter Road, LlcElwood
2951 Centerpoint Way, Elwood, IL 60421-9618
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Soul & SmokeEvanston
1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
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Hecky's BarbecueEvanston
1902 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
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Fat Boy Subs Bad Boy BBQEvanston
1900 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
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Famous Dave'sEvergreen Park
2855 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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Timmy G's Bbq ShackEvergreen Park
333 THIRD ST, Evergreen Park, IL
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Bandanas BBQFairview Heights
4608 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Allergen information
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Rosie & IrL's Smokehouse SaloonFindlay
101 E Division St, Findlay, IL 62534
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The Curly TailFlora
815 E North Ave, Flora, IL 62839-2539
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Big Shoulders BarbequeForest Park
7419 Franklin St, Forest Park, IL 60130
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Pit Zone BBQForest Park
7247 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
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Small Batch BarbecueForest Park
7441 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130-1542
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Bear Down Barbecue & Catering Co.Frankfort
20857 N Lagrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423-1379
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SteerhogsFrankfort
21112 S La Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
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Smoked On RoseFranklin Park
3531 Rose St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
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Hometown BBQGalatia
100 S McKinley St, Galatia, IL 62935
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Smokin' Willies BBQGalesburg
161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Smokin Willie's BBQGalesburg
571 E North St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Firewater Bbq N BrewGeneva
524 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134-2390
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Dave's Slow FoodGeneva
1745 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 60134
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Whiteford's BBQGeneva
903 St Andrews Cir, Geneva, IL 60134-2995
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Slow Smoke BBQ and CateringGenoa
662 Park Ave #3, Genoa, IL 60135
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Edley's Bar-B-QueGlen Carbon
2392 S State Rte 157, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Offers catering
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Edley’s BBQGlen Carbon
S State Route 157, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, United States, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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Sharko's BBQ and CateringGlen Ellyn
515 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Offers catering
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Rt 38 BbqGlen Ellyn
682 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-7601
Since 1959
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Hickory River SmokehouseGlendale Heights
2130 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Krazy Hog BarbecueGlenwood
100 Nugent St, Glenwood, IL 60425
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Krazy Hog BBQGlenwood
337 E Glenwood Lansing Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425
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PorkchopGlenwood
100 Nugent St, Glenwood, IL 60425
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Carver's BBQGodfrey
2716 Grovelin St, Godfrey, IL 62035
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Trails End SmokehouseGoodfield
1406 Timberline Rd, Goodfield, IL 61742
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Hawg Pit BBQGrafton
821 W Main St, Grafton, IL 62037
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The Hog Pit Graffton IlGrafton
821 W Main St, Grafton, IL 62037-1174
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Steel City SmokehouseGranite City
3 American Vlg, Granite City, IL 62040
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Smokey D BBQGranite City
1400 State St, Granite City, IL 62040
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BBQ'd ProductionsGrayslake
34121 US-45, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Smokey's BarbequeGrayslake
15 Commerce Dr Ste. 100, Grayslake, IL 60030
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The Smokin’ PigGrayville
200 Koehler St, Grayville, IL 62844
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Backyard BbqGreenup
220 N Haughton Hwy, Greenup, IL 62428-1169
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Dirty Dan's Meats & MoreGreenville
225 S 3rd St, Greenville, IL 62246-1730
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Mission BbqGurnee
6430 Grand Ave Ste 101, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Dickeys Barbecue PitGurnee
6681 Grand Ave Ste A-1, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Copper Barrel on StateHampshire
172 S State St, Hampshire, IL 60140
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Lyp Smacking BBQHampshire
1691 Ridgecrest Dr, Hampshire, IL 60140-7100
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BbqlandHanover Park
1234 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133
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Three Little Pigs BbqHarrisburg
501A S Commercial St, Harrisburg, IL 62946-2330
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Johnson Southern Style Bar-B-QHarrisburg
700 E Walnut St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
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Bar-B-Q BarnHarrisburg
632 N Main St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
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NO COBB'S BBQHarvey
140 E 147th St, Harvey, IL 60426
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Billy RibsHarvey
222 Shore Dr, Harvey, IL 60426
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Chuck's BBQHerrin
1420 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
Offers catering · Dine-in service
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Urban Legend BBQHerrin
2801 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
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The Pit Rib HouseHickory Hills
9430 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Dine-in service
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Clucker's Charcoal ChickenHighwood
405 North Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
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Papa Willie's BbqHighwood
148 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040-1909
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The Smokin Barrel CoHillsboro
1119 Vandalia Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Shine On BBQHillsboro
2351 Smith Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049-2343
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Que One SevenHillsboro
400 S Main St, Hillsboro, IL 62049-1434
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Joe's BBQ & FishHillside
350 N Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162
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BBQ Hut RestaurantHoffman Estates
1147 N Roselle Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-4930
Dine-in service
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I Smell Bacon BBQHoffman Estates
2620 Sutton Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3706
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Tony's Butt Shack BBQ & CateringHollowayville
601 US-6, Hollowayville, IL 61356
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Nick's BarbecueHomer Glen
15800 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Since 1986
Family-owned
Dine-in service
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Uncle John's Bar-B-QueHomewood
17947 S Halsted St, Homewood, IL 60430-2013
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Just TurkeyHomewood
17947 Halsted St, Homewood, IL 60430
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BBQ King Smokehouse and TavernHuntley
11706 Coral St, Huntley, IL 60142
Dine-in service
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Barbeque king HuntleyHuntley
Huntley, IL
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Uncle Joe's RestaurantIna
201 Taylor St, Ina, IL 62846-1218
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Porch Chair BBQ PCBIna
201 Taylor St, Ina, IL 62846
Offers catering
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The Bandits' Smoke ShackIngleside
35366 US-12, Ingleside, IL 60041
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Smoked to the BoneIuka
309 N Front St, Iuka, IL 62849
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Steve's Old Cabin BBQJerseyville
29150 Cabin Ln, Jerseyville, IL 62052
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Dixie BarbecueJonesboro
205 W Broad St, Jonesboro, IL 62952
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Covenant BarbecueKewanee
330 N Main St, Kewanee, IL 61443-2226
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Broken ChimneyKewanee
618 Tenney St, Kewanee, IL 61443
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Big Catz BBQKnoxville
221 E Main St, Knoxville, IL 61448-1380
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Q-BBQ LaGrangeLa Grange
70 S La Grange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-2429
Allergen information
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Haze SmokehouseLa Salle
159 Bucklin St, La Salle, IL 61301-2341
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FroSmokes MeateryLacon
112 Marina Dr, Lacon, IL 61540
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Markae BBQLake Barrington
25910 N Oak Hills Rd, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
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Rock N GrillLake In The Hills
335 N Randall Rd, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
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Brisketeer BBQ of Lake CountyLake Villa
485 Park Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046
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