Chicago, IL
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Time Out Chicago. Updated September 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.