The take
From the sourcesColeman’s BBQ Elgin specializes in Arkansas-style Southern BBQ, focusing on slow-smoked pork rib tips, links, chicken wings, and turkey. This family-owned establishment is known for its signature tangy barbecue sauce and popular combination platters that pair tips with wings or sausage. Distinctive menu offerings include turkey tips and a variety of crispy wing baskets served with seasoned fries or sliced bread.
Strengths
- · Excellent fried chicken and catfish
- · Generous portion sizes for tips
- · Authentic Arkansas-style flavors
Caveats
- · Reported bones in turkey tips
- · Lower average rating than some competitors
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit Coleman's BBQ Elgin for traditional Southern BBQ, specializing in slow-smoked meats such as tender chicken, turkey, and mouth-watering ribs, all complemented by their signature tangy sauce.
The story
From the businessColeman's BBQ was founded in 1976 by brothers George Coleman Sr. and Henry L. Coleman Sr. They were part of the Great Migration, moving from Dermott, Arkansas, to Chicago in the 1960s. The brothers used their savings to pursue their dream of becoming businessmen. Coleman's BBQ Elgin is a family-owned establishment.
What Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning Coleman's BBQ Elgin from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
We really enjoy Sport Time Pub in Keenyville. We get them well done with hot on the side. We also love Colemans BBq in Elgin, we get lemon pepper with Sauce on the side as well. Some of the best wings I've had recently was in the city tho. 240 lounge, super fair price and really well cooked. We also love CM chicken for koren wings, cheese monster and all the sauces are good.
Time out sports pub have great wings. Also Colemans in Elgin. Love CM chicken as well. Just tried the new Gugu chicken on Barrington rd. And that's also pretty good.
I cant believe no one has mentioned Colemans BBQ in Elgin, its right across from the riverboat casino. The wings are smoked and then fried. Get the lemon pepper with hot sauce on the side. Also an order of hot links while your there. Seriously one of the best meals around. Another one for wings, time out sports bar on lake street. The hot is really really hot but very good. Ask them well done. I think Tuesday is thier wing night actually!
Sources
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- [1]Coleman's BBQ Elgin / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Coleman's BBQ Elgin / rating, reviews, address, hours
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