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Chicago's Top BBQ Joints
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

1. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Spareribs are pull-apart tender with a subtle smokiness. The Brisket is beautifully marbled beef is given just the right treatment to yield tender bite after tender bite, whether chopped or sliced. Read more.

Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

2. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews

Joseph V.Joseph Vajda: Killer sliced brisket and pork ribs. Sides are great also. Love the atmosphere.

Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

3. Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

9.1
1655 N Sedgwick St (at Eugenie St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Town Triangle · 88 tips and reviews

amanda d.amanda dilley: Best ribs in the city! Get the zany sauce. Also, get the onion rings or creamed spinach

Smoke Daddy is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

4. Smoke Daddy

8.8
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Reserve your hunger for “The Rib Sampler,” a huge plate of baby back ribs, spareribs and rib tips. Don’t worry: The pink, smoky meat pulls off the bone easily, so you’ll clean your plate. Read more.

Chicago Q is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

5. Chicago Q

8.8
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Pulled Pork sandwich is delectable and "The Q" uses the PERFECT bun. Try it with the South Carolina Mustard sauce; I couldn't get enough. Is this the best Pulled Pork in Chicago? It might be.

County Barbeque is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

6. County Barbeque

1352 W Taylor St (at S Loomis St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 56 tips and reviews

Ryan U.Ryan Unger: Here's the thing... Order the brisket, corn pudding, fried green tomatoes, potatoes, Reece's desert, and then thank me later!! Amazing service too!!

Smalls. is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

7. Smalls.

4009 N Albany Ave (at W. Irving Park Rd.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Albany Park · 28 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Big Asian fusion BBQ flavors from a tiny smoke shack in Irving Park. Eat in at the sun soaked counter, or get it delivered to next door Lizard Lounge.

Pork Shoppe is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

8. Pork Shoppe

2755 W Belmont Ave (at California Ave.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 58 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The pulled pork sandwich combo comes with 2 sides; I recommend the fries (the true star here) and mixing the "Tangy" and "Sweet" sauces on the warm, fresh sandwich bun.

Lillie's Q is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

9. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times: A word about the dynamite pulled pork sandwich. A ton of pork -- delicious on its own -- stacked in the maw of the brioche bun. Squirt some "smoky sauce" from the bottle on the table over the pork to Read more.

Blackwood BBQ is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

10. Blackwood BBQ

8.3
307 W Lake St (N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · The Loop · 57 tips and reviews

Andre W.Andre Williams: Awesome BBQ as you have options of the following flavors: Kansas City BBQ, Memphis BBQ, North & South Carolina BBQ and Chicago BBQ in the form of pulled pork or brisket

Q-bbq is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

11. Q-bbq

714 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Lake View East · 36 tips and reviews

CarolCarol: The burnt ends were some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Love the macaroni and the sauces are great. Can't wait to go back

Honky Tonk BBQ is one of Chicago's Top BBQ Joints.

12. Honky Tonk BBQ

8.0
1800 S Racine Ave (at W 18th St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews

Emily J.Emily Jurlina: The pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches are great. Don't forget to order some cornbread!