The take
From the sourcesLocated in Highland Park, Goodstuff Eats specializes in a 14-hour prime smoked brisket, burnt ends, and "Soulfish" options like hatch maple cherry smoked salmon. This pickup-only operation utilizes traditional Texas smoking techniques for its baby back ribs and offers distinctive vegetarian items, including smoked mangoes, sweet potatoes, and jackfruit. The menu is rounded out by 12-hour slow-smoked Iowa pork shoulder and a variety of house-made sauces and sides.
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit Goodstuff Eats for hand-crafted, mouthwatering smoked meats and different smoked fruits and vegetables, and visit their commitment to quality ingredients and patient preparation.
The story
From the businessGoodstuff Eats prioritizes using quality ingredients and patient preparation to create their food. Gustav Goodstuff hand picks, trims, and rubs all briskets before slow smoking them. They are known for their 14-hour prime smoked brisket, hatch maple cherry smoked salmon, 12-hour slow-smoked Iowa pork shoulder, and melt-in-your-mouth baby back ribs and rib tips. They also offer smoked fruits and vegetables, including mangoes, sweet potatoes, and jackfruit, providing options for vegetarians and vegans.
What Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning Goodstuff Eats from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
Sources
Everything on this page is pulled from the sources below: the restaurant's own website, its public Google listing, and Reddit threads. We don't invent details; if a source is missing, the claim isn't here either.
- [1]Goodstuff Eats / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Goodstuff Eats / rating, reviews, address, hours
- [3]r/chicagofood comment by u/YourManAtTheBugle / Feb 2023
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