BBQ in Plainfield

Station One Smokehouse specializes in traditional, Texas-style barbecue served in a renovated historic firehouse in downtown Plainfield. This family-owned restaurant is recognized by FoodBeast for having the best barbecue in Illinois and offers a full bar alongside its dine-in, carry-out, and catering services. Their menu focuses on Texas-inspired smoked meats and has earned several "Best of" awards over the past seven years.

Located in Plainfield since 1998, Baby Back Blues BBQ specializes in meat smoked over real hardwood using low-and-slow techniques. Their menu focuses on ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, and smoked link sandwiches, earned them a feature on WGN’s "Chicago’s Best." The establishment offers a casual, family-friendly environment with options for dine-in, carry-out, and online ordering.