{"id":407922,"date":"2022-04-22T13:20:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=407922"},"modified":"2022-04-24T14:46:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-24T19:46:39","slug":"best-barbecue-in-chicagos-western-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-barbecue-in-chicagos-western-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Barbecue in Chicago&#8217;s Western Suburbs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crackling charcoal, smoked meats, and tangy, spicy sauces come together to create one of our favorite food groups: barbecue. With barbecue month right around the corner, I know someone in your circle is ready to be the &#8220;grill master.&#8221; But hey, let&#8217;s raise the bars first with the best barbecue in Chicago&#8217;s western suburbs before anyone can claim they know what they&#8217;re doing. S<\/span>atiate your cravings for delicious pork, beef, and chicken. You\u2019ll thank us later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcQjyJ2LI0P\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcQjyJ2LI0P\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CcQjyJ2LI0P\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Blackwood BBQ &amp; Catering (@blackwoodbbq)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwoodbbq.com\/blackwood-schaumburg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackwood BBQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1711 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pulled pork, beef brisket, burnt ends, even their macaroni, and cheese&#8230;At Blackwood BBQ, you won\u2019t find one thing on their menu that isn\u2019t slow-cooked to perfection. With always-fresh ingredients, Blackwood guarantees you food that will melt in your mouth with bursting flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know someone who prefers a meatless option? Blackwood BBQ also serves smoked jackfruit. Any choice of BBQ that you decide on can be served on a bun, taco-style, on a salad, or piled high on a platter complete with apple coleslaw and housemade pickles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_407931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-407931\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-407931\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hickory-Roasters-.jpg\" alt=\"Hickory Roasters\" width=\"550\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hickory-Roasters-.jpg 550w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hickory-Roasters--300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hickory-Roasters--370x296.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hickory-Roasters--406x325.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-407931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: UberEats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hickoryroastersil.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hickory Roasters<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>5440 New Wilke Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something delectable about a rotisserie chicken. When that craving hits, you just can&#8217;t go wrong with a slow-roasted chicken with juicy meat falling fresh off the bones from Hickory Roasters. This quaint joint also serves other barbecue favorites like the<\/span> hickory-smoked ribs, and classic sides such as homemade coleslaw, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Forget the stress of hosting a BBQ party in your backyard and take a trip to Hickory Roasters to indulge in the smoky goodness!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_407930\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-407930\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-407930\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BBQ-Patio.jpg\" alt=\"bbq patio chicago's western suburbs\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BBQ-Patio.jpg 550w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BBQ-Patio-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BBQ-Patio-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BBQ-Patio-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-407930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Trip Advisor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bbqpatiopalatine.com\/home-page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBQ Patio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>828 S Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60067<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charbroiled burgers, tangy pulled pork sandwiches, and crisp rib tips are just a few of the highlights at BBQ Patio. This unassuming, lone-standing building in Palatine is home to the best barbecue in Chicago&#8217;s Western suburbs. Their huge menu will keep you satisfied, whether you\u2019re craving smoky, spicy, or sweet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his is also a great spot for a <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-best-quick-lunch-spots-in-chicago\/\">quick lunch stop<\/a> thanks to their value meal menu, which includes a cheeseburger and a chicken sandwich and comes with fries, plus a drink to make your lunchtime complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_407928\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-407928\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-407928\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs-.jpg\" alt=\"barbecue in chicago's western suburbs brother ribs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs--370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs--842x632.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs--406x305.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brothers-Ribs--600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-407928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: USA Restaurants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/brothersribspalatine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brothers Ribs<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>758 W Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can\u2019t talk about the best barbecue in Chicagoland without mentioning Brothers Ribs. Featured on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r-KzFgBV2hw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago&#8217;s Best<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the best BBQ (and more specifically, pulled pork sandwiches) in town, they truly live up to that distinction. With an array of tender meats smoked for hours on end, dishes slathered in sauce, and even some choices for the kids, Brothers Ribs will keep you coming back for more. Looking to serve up some BBQ at a big party this summer? Brothers Ribs has got you covered with a full catering menu!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_407929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-407929\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-407929\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"sweet baby ray\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-2000x1600.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-370x296.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-842x674.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-406x325.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sweet-Baby-Rays-EGV-600x480.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-407929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: UberEats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbrbbqelkgrove.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Baby Rays<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>800 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know it and you definitely love it. Three words: Sweet Baby Rays. Well&#8230; if you didn&#8217;t know, this favorite barbecue sauce also has restaurant locations across the suburbs. No more DIYing rubs or trimming the meat. And forget about all that pre-cook, let-sit, and messy cutting boards. Instead, let Sweet Baby Rays take care of everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order their award-winning ribs by the slab and have a feast in the comfort of your own home without getting any dish dirty (or risk cutting off your fingers)! 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