Illinois is home to many different tasty foods and meals, but one style that flies under the radar is BBQ, and there are plenty of places to order it in our state.
The Best Restaurants In Illinois To Grab Some Delicious BBQ
My family and I are huge fans of barbecue. A few years ago, we went to Memphis for vacation, and we ate at a different BBQ joint every night for dinner, and it was all good. You don't have to take a long road trip out of town to enjoy some tasty BBQ. There are many great places right here in Illinois. Our state isn't known for it, so it kind of flies under the radar. Trust me, don't sleep on barbecue in Illinois because it's delicious.
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Illinois quietly hides some of the tastiest barbecue in the Midwest. From small farm towns to big city neighborhoods, these spots prove you don’t need a plane ticket to Texas or Memphis to eat like royalty.
Here are the top-rated BBQ joints in Illinois, including a legendary place in Belvidere...
- Smokin Coop BBQ Pit in Belvidere
17th Street Barbecue, Murphysboro
Green Street Smoked Meats, Chicago
Smoque BBQ, Chicago
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, Champaign
BEAST Craft BBQ Co., Belleville
Dukes Blues n BBQ, East Dundee
Smokin K’s BBQ & Cajun Cuisine, Marion
BBQ & Baker LLC, Coal City
Station One Smokehouse, Plainfield
The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern, Peoria
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering, Westmont
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