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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.
Sanders BBQ Supply Co. · Beverly
The Infatuation's highest-rated Chicago BBQ (8.6). a Beverly smokehouse standout.
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.
Smoque BBQ · Irving Park
The Infatuation (8.4) credits Smoque for cross-regional mastery. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork all at the top.