The take
From the sourcesLed by Chef Dominique Leach, a veteran of Food Network’s *Chopped* and *Fire Masters*, Lexington Betty Smokehouse specializes in smoked spare ribs, rib tips, and wagyu beef franks. The menu features distinctive offerings like brisket-topped macaroni and cheese and brisket queso, paired with a variety of house-made sweet, spicy, and Caribbean BBQ sauces. The establishment has gained national recognition, earning the title of “Best BBQ in Chicago” from *Good Morning America*.
Strengths
- · Award-winning chef focus
- · Awarded Best BBQ in Chicago by GMA
- · Vegan-friendly options available
Caveats
- · Limited menu details provided in text
- · Catering focus for some packages
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit Lexington Betty Smokehouse for Chicago-style BBQ. The menu includes the Brisket and Rib Tips.
The story
From the businessChef Dominique Leach and her wife Tanisha established Lexington Betty Smokehouse in 2016. Chef Leach has appeared on Food Network’s CHOPPED “Playing With Fire” season in 2021 and was a judge/contestant on Food Network Canada's FIRE MASTERS. The restaurant is located in the Pullman neighborhood.
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From the community
Reddit threads
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What Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning Lexington Betty Smokehouse from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
Justice of the Pies! Lexington Betty Smokehouse!
Lexington Betty Smokehouse Chef Wins Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl'
Lexington Betty Smokehouse Chef Wins Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl'
Yeah, Chicago has traditionally been a rib and rib tip town. But brisket has been growing in popularity recently. Green Street Smoked Meats, Smoque and Lexington Betty Smokehouse offer some excellent brisket. I probably prefer Green Street the most, but all three are excellent.
The 9 best barbecue restaurants in Chicago
Hey Reddit. I've spent the past few months trying all the barbecue joints I can, and here is the result: the top 9 barbecue restaurants in Chicago. [Rib tips and hotlinks from Q's Tips & Wings](https://preview.redd.it/08u5qor7i3ta1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07bf1ed967882cde4cc23116ccea0911ba4bd4a2) Because I've already tackled the best options in the suburbs, all of these places are within the city limits. I will also have a follow-up post about the best barbecue pop-up options, which will probably be up in a week or two. If you have any comments about great places I forgot or specific recommendations at the joints I did include, I'd be happy to answer them here. Reddit is a much better place for this kind of discussion than Twitter or Facebook. Here's t
Pullman’s One Eleven Food Hall To Become Lexington Betty Smokehouse As BBQ Spot Grows Into Full-Size Restaurant
Pullman’s One Eleven Food Hall To Become Lexington Betty Smokehouse As BBQ Spot Grows Into Full-Size Restaurant
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]Lexington Betty Smokehouse / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Lexington Betty Smokehouse / rating, reviews, address, hours
- [3]r/chicagofood comment by u/gigglemode / May 2024
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- [5]r/chicagofood comment by u/nkindelsperger / Apr 2023
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