Real Urban Barbecue

After driving by here for over a year during my work trips to this area, I finally decided to stop in and try it out. You go up and order your meats and sides, then check out and find yourself a table. Lots of seating, with various barbecue sauces at your table.

You start with the meat guy, who was super nice and walks you through the process if you are a first timer. I ordered the brisket, my friend ordered the ribs. We also could not resist ordering the onion straws. Then on to the side guy -- not as friendly as the meat guy, but whatever... I got the brussel sprouts and mac/cheese sides (they give you pickles with your order)... they put it all on a little tin tray. The brisket was very tasty, melt in your mouth and flavorful. LOVED the brussel sprouts, and the mac/cheese was okay (nothing compares to my homemade recipe which everything is judged against). The meal was hearty and very good... particularly the onion straws dipped in barbecue sauce. My friend loved her ribs and I can't even remember the sides she ordered since I was laser focused on my own food.

On my way out, I had to check out the homemade dessert section and bought myself a scrumptious salted caramel pretzel cookie. While I do not consider myself a barbecue expert by any means... I thought this joint was pretty dang delicious!

Very surprising find. there was a group of us and we all were able to find something. Actually more food than expected. Service was very good.

This place is great. Not too boisterous. Clean friendly. Great food. Nice selection of sauces. Great desserts. Awesome selection of their back glad bottled sodas and root beers. They carry lone star beer for all you Texans living in Chicago. All around nice family spot. Will definitely go back and definitely recommend. Check for 4 people with desserts was 75.oo

Meat is pretty good. Both my wife and I had pulled pork sandwiches. Pork was slightly tough and in very large pieces, but had pretty good flavor. The sides, on the other hand, are amazing. Brussels sprouts, beans, potato salad, corn bake were all cleaned up with ease. Also a great value for the amount of food you receive.

The rating depends on what you compare this to. Remember, this is Oak Brook - not exactly known for BBQ. So for Oak Brook, this place is good. But against the legendary establishments in Texas and Oklahoma, it's a solid 3/5.

I got some mini-sandwiches to try different meats. Meats and sides were good. Solid, nothing I'd have to come back for, but good nonetheless.

The real heroes here are the sauces. I loved trying the different sauces. They definitely had a different flare compared to usual establishments. I'd buy the sauces to take home if that's an option.

I did not try a milkshake, but they did look fantastic. The menu is big, so you'll definitely find something you like.

Overall, this place may be worth a try. Good BBQ for the area, but if you're expecting Texas/Oklahoma affair, look elsewhere. PS, make sure you try the sauces.