BBQ in/near Northwest Chicago suburbs

[gruelurks]

I'll be in Chicago 10/14 - 10/17 for Pinball Expo 25 in Wheeling, IL. I have one day to get out and about the city and would love to check out some good BBQ while in town. I'll be down in the Wicker Park area for a bit on Friday, anything worth checking out downtown? I'm taking CTA around town, forget driving unless it's someplace in the suburbs.

 

[roadrunr]

here ya go...

http://www.smoquebbq.com/

bout some of the best you will get up on the northwest side ortherwise ya gotta go into some tough hoods.

 

[jimthebeerguy]

Honey1 is closer to Wicker Park, though I understand Smoque is very good too. Tip/link combo (sauce on the side, though their sauce is very good) at Honey1 is my go-to Q in the city though. If you're looking for sides or brisket Smoque is a better bet, Honey1 doesn't do brisket and the Q only comes with fries and bread.

Honey1
2241 N. Western Ave.
Chicago

As for CTA, the Blue Line Western Ave. station is between 1/4 and 1/2 mile south of Honey1.

 

[chisoxjim]

If I had one to choose it would be Honey 1.

www.honey1bbq.com

I think Smoques brisket is very good, but prefer the spares, tips, and links @ Honey 1 to anything Smoque turns out. Honey 1 is also BYOB with a liquor store located right accross the street. Of course nowdays I prefer the bbq I turn out to either of these spots.



Enjoy your visit.

 

[rickw]

I've been to Smoque and thought it was quite good. Not much in the way of Q in the burbs, at least not worth going to.

 

[blue]

Saw it on the food channel and have wanted to check it out on my next visit.