Guide
South Side classics
Chicago BBQ was born here. Rib tips, hot links, mild sauce, storefront windows, plexiglass smokers behind the counter. Most of these spots have been doing the same thing for thirty plus years. That's not a problem to fix, it's the point. Want the full story on the style? See the rib tips guide.
What to order, every time
Rib tip and hot link combo, mild sauce, fries underneath. That's the order. If they have it, get one link extra to eat on the drive home. Sit in your car, this is bag food.
Hours are weird, that's normal
A lot of these spots close when they sell out, not at a posted time. Or open at 4pm because the smoker takes that long. Call first. Or just show up early and trust the line.
South Side spots in the directory
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