Chicago struggles at barbecue and this place unfortunately doesn't help change the city's…read morereputation. My overall platter cost $60 and we tried a slew of everything. The brisket was very dry and unflavorful--you need to drizzle that stuff with sauce to be able to eat it. The ribs and mac and cheese were mostly tough and were average. They have a lot of interesting flavored pickles though--so if there's any avenue to explore and try new things I would go the pickle route. The best thing we had here was there dessert, they had a banana pudding sort of dessert that was actually very decadent and fulfilling--everything else was pretty mid. This joint is a fast casual spot where you order at a counter and grab your food. They also have beers across the walls for you to pour and serve yourself. The restaurant felt like a spacious, hippie cafeteria which was definitely unique in itself. I don't think the prices for their food here are that worth it however.

First time at District Brew Yards and the food was amazing! We got the pimento cheese, fried…read morechicken sandwich, and smoked chicken wings. The saltine crackers were seasoned perfectly and the pimento cheese was delicious and creamy. I got the chicken sandwich in Nashville hot flavor and it is definitely now on my list of favorite chicken sandwiches in the city. But be careful because it definitely packed some heat! The smoked wings were also good and the sauce had a really good flavor. Additionally, everyone who worked there was super helpful and assisted us whenever we looked like lost puppies. The back patio was also great and I loved all the murals everywhere. We will definitely be back!

Both my husband and I came in here with high hopes after getting off my doc's appointment. My…read morehusband looooves barbecue so he was pretty excited to try. With me, I don't really gravitate towards it, but I'm willing to try anything once. Unfortunately when it came to the actual food itself, it was pretty disappointing. My husband's food was cold including the Mac n' Cheese. He didn't really enjoy it much. With my food which is the Loaded Fries, it was warm, but I thought it was ok. Coleslaw wasn't bad though. Now for pricing, considering most of the food was cold and my Loaded Fries only had a few fix-ins...if I'm being frank is a bit pricey. Which is surprising since we see a good amount of the chefs in the establishment making fresh batches of food. Overall, would we come back here? Maybe.

A business owner once said, if you provide a good service, your customer will tell a few people. If…read moreyou provide poor service, they will tell everyone. Welp, let me tell you...There are several bbq joints in the Chicagoland area, so what sets apart the good from the mediocre is having great customer service. I recently ordered from Lexington and had multiple aspects of my experience go south. Only to be told, "have grace" for THEIR mishaps. No attempt to make the customer "whole" or repair the damage. It was suggested by a friend that I should speak to the owner. However it was the owner who provided the poor customer service. I told all of my coworkers to go support this business and now I have to backtrack and tell them otherwise.

My meal here was surprisingly tasty for a chain BBQ place…read more The lunch special was great. $12.99 for a pulled pork sandwich, side, and drink. That is essentially unbeatable downtown. The pork was juicy and the KC style bbq sauce was good (other options were Chicago, Memphis, Carolina(?)). The mac and cheese was really tasty, I found myself scraping the bowl for more. It had a really nice crust on top. The service was quick and friendly.

I've had the full spectrum of BBQ from mind-blowingly incredible to places I send people I don't…read morelike. I am pleased to report that Blackwood BBQ is somewhere between "good" and "very good". It won't knock your socks off, but it is nowhere close to "bad." It's perfect for what it is, that being: a spot for a bite during the lunch hour. On both visits, I ordered the two meat platter, with brisket and sausage. Both were flavorful and savory, with the brisket being balanced in terms of meaty vs fatty (as requested). Now, that said, the prices at Blackwood are on the high side. On the one hand, I know the price of a pound of ground beef is greater than the minimum wage (as of this writing). However, I also can't help but feel the punch to the wallet when two meats and one side, where one of those is brisket, and a soda comes to somewhere between $20-25 (I think it's close to $25, but don't want to misspeak). Half a pound of meat is not a lot, making the wallet punch even worse. Then there comes the service. Most of the folks working here are professional and welcome. There is this one person, though, whose level of gruffness seems a bit high. It wasn't so much a lack of pleasantries for the sake of efficiency as it was annoyance that customers exist? Final verdict: If you're working in the loop, and craving BBQ, Blackwood is a rock-solid spot, but the high prices mean it likely isn't practical for a regular spot. If it's a weekend, there are better options out there.

Fast, fresh, wonderful start to the morning. Thank you for the kind and swift service, preparation,…read moreand delicious breakfast. Located in MiTierra, easy to miss if you aren't familiar!

Wow... I wasn't aware of your game Ahuevo. I'm always on the hunt for a good burger and you guys…read moredid NOT disappoint. Mind you, this was a DoorDash order so I'm even more impressed. First, I really appreciate how well packaged everything was. Second, it arrived in perfect and steaming hot condition . Thirdly, the portion was actually insane . I stg 5 bites in I gave it up lol. To be fair I'm not the biggest eater but I loooove a good meal and this was just that! Also please don't be fooled by the angle of the fries, i had already eaten some and i assure you it was full to the top. I ordered the smash burger and added caramelized onions and bacon because bacon . I also fries with a side of cheese sauce(gotta have it ) the first bite almost 100% healed me. This thing was HEAVY ! I appreciate when I can taste the freshness of ingredients . The cheese was a stand alone star all by itself . I know I say this allll the time but it's true. It's my first experience but it will not be my last. My total was 25.28 before tip and 39.26 after. Thanks so much guys and keep up the great work and consistency!

Food is great no issues there but it is a crap shoot on if they will have the majority of the items…read moreon their menu. We have been a total of ten times, there was only ONE visit where everything we wanted they had available. Today is 07/26/26, we arrived at 2:17 pm and there were at least 7/8 items already sold out. How does that happen and the business opens at 11 and closes at 9. I truly understand how expensive food is and no restaurant wants food waste but running out of a significant amount of items on your menu with seven hours until closing is unacceptable. Also, the website needs to be worked on. The site does not show the menu in total. Additionally, if you call the restaurant they never answer the phone. Please note, we will travel for good food. We come from Evanston but I think this might be our last trip for the foreseeable future.

Update: be mindful of ordering takeout on major holidays! I placed a takeout order two days in…read moreadvance for Father's Day and still had to wait for my food for over 45 minutes AND have nearly everything substituted because they ran out. Now, the food was still bangin' and they gave us more than enough food to compensate, but I'll probably stick to ordering at off-peak times.

Tried this restaurant through fooda. Maybe the restaurant experience is better, but with a name…read morelike cook it mama, i thought the food would look and taste more homemade. I considered the salmon pasta or jerk bowl and went with the jerk since the salmon pasta looked mostly pasta with some salmon pieces scattered about. The jerk bowl was disappointing. Before i ordered i saw that the ingredients looked prepackaged (canned beans, store pico & corn.) Even the sauce was poured directly from a bottle, but decided to support the business anyway since everything around the office is fast food or a sit down restaurant. I hate to report that the taste matched the look of the individual ingredients -- very bland. Not worth $16 at all

Cook It Mama Cafe is a welcome addition to Bridgeport. I stopped by on a weekend about a month ago…read moreand there was a good amount of people waiting for food. The staff is incredibly friendly but move quickly to serve. We ordered the Queen T's Submarine which was very good and a nice sub sandwich. We also split the That's Not Yo Cheese Jerk nachos which topped with jerk chicken - it stole the show and I would happily order this everyday if I could. The Red Pineapple Squirt is a refreshing drink that complimented all the flavors of the nachos and sandwich. Cook It Mama Cafe is an underrated restaurant that should not be overlooked. Check it out when in Bridgeport!

Carbon is one of my favorite taco spots in the Chicagoland area! Their new cantina is beautiful and…read morehas a great atmosphere. I've visited twice during the daytime, and it's been nice and quiet each time. The only downside was the service. On my most recent visit, it was so quiet that our server forgot to bring our checks. After waiting more than 20 minutes, I finally walked over to the bar and asked for it myself. Thankfully, that was the only issue. The food, however, never disappoints. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My mom absolutely loved her burrito and said it was the best one she's had in a long time. I came for the tacos, and they were incredible--especially paired with an ice-cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola! If you're looking for great tacos in the Chicagoland area, Carbon is definitely worth a visit.

The food was extremely fresh and delicious. The fajitas came out and they were steaming and…read moresizzling for a good 10 minutes. It was fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was so cute! The old doors and paintings were so unique and ambiance was relaxed. I highly highly recommend this place!!!!

I ordered through Uber Eats and it was delivered in the promised timeframe. The food was neatly…read morepackaged and there was foil to cover the food and keep it warm during transit. The chicken was good, but not the most tender I've had. The hot sauce really brought a lot of flavor, though, and I enjoyed it with the rice and beans. The plantains were quite starchy vs. the softer and more ripe sweet plantains I've had, but they're still one of my favorite foods, so I was happy to be able to have some. I also got the cool sauce and it went really well with the plantains after I burned my mouth off with the hot sauce and chicken (don't worry, it was all worth it). I'd order from here again, but I might try another protein option. I'll definitely get the hot sauce and the cool sauce with the plantains, though!

It was my partner's first experience eating jerk. The reviews were mixed, but I am glad we tried…read more His favorite item was the beans followed by the chicken on the bone. It was a snowy night when we went in and the street is under construction, but orders were going out. Others must like it too!