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BBQ in Chicago, IL, ranked by the locals who eat there.

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Top 5 BBQ in Chicago

Top Tier EditorialSourcesThe Infatuation

  1. 1

    Sanders BBQ Supply Co.

    Beverly

    The Infatuation's highest-rated Chicago BBQ (8.6) — a Beverly smokehouse standout.

  2. 2

    Lem's Bar-B-Q

    Chatham

    The Infatuation (8.4) highlights Lem's as a cornerstone of South Side rib-tip-and-hot-link BBQ.

  3. 3

    Smoque BBQ

    Irving Park

    The Infatuation (8.4) credits Smoque for cross-regional mastery — brisket, ribs, pulled pork all at the top.

  4. 4

    Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River

    Avondale

    The Infatuation (8.2) praises Soul & Smoke's brisket and ribs alongside mac and spicy baked beans.

  5. 5

    Lexington Betty Smokehouse

    Pullman

    The Infatuation (7.8) highlights Lexington Betty's rib tips as a South Side standout.

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