TLDR: Bigger space, same legendary pit beef. Still one of the best sandwiches in Baltimore, and the new location makes it even easier to enjoy. If you're talking Baltimore pit beef, Chaps Pit Beef has been a staple for years, and after coming here for over a decade, I can confidently say it still delivers every single time. Their new location, just a stone's throw from the original humble shack, is a huge upgrade. You get the same iconic food, but now with a much larger dining room that actually makes it easy to bring a group without fighting for space. It's the best of both worlds. Same old school flavor with a more comfortable setup. On my most recent visit, I stuck with my go to. A loaded hoagie absolutely packed with pit beef, corned beef, sausage, and turkey. It's massive, messy in the best way, and exactly what you want when you're craving something unapologetically Baltimore. I paired it with a large order of fries, which were piled high and perfect for sharing. Decided to switch it up a bit and try the Holy Cod fish sandwich too, and that ended up being a sleeper hit. Huge portion of crispy fried cod, topped with fresh coleslaw on a soft bun. Not something you usually go to Chaps for, but honestly worth ordering. Everything came out crazy fast, which is always impressive considering how busy they can get. Quick stop at the condiment bar is a must. Load up on the free pickles, onions, Carolina Gold mustard, and that tiger sauce. The horseradish and mayo combo just hits different on pit beef. Bottom line, Chaps might not be a hidden gem anymore, but it doesn't need to be. It still outperforms most spots in the pit beef game and continues to be one of the best sandwiches you can get in Baltimore. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We visited on Monday and were really disappointed. The pit beef and corned beef both tasted old and were very tough--honestly, barely chewable. It didn't even have the smell or feel of a proper pit beef place. Customer service also needs improvement. The cashier taking our order seemed more focused on watching the baseball game on TV than helping customers. It might be worth turning the TV off near the counter so staff can give customers the attention and service they deserve. Overall, not a great experience. read more

It was our first time visiting here, and my word the food was delicious! My boyfriend's family and I arrived 30 minutes before closing that night, so we were very grateful for the team's patience and hospitality. As a Southerner, I felt at home tasting their ribs and coleslaw, I must say, and everyone overall enjoyed their meals! As for the ambiance, it was very peaceful that evening as it was almost closing. However, I'm sure it will feel just as welcoming the next time we get there at their peak hours! read more

The old Baltimore classic, stopped by for a quick lunch, it's been a minute since I've been here but still delicious and reliable as usual. The new building is much better than the old especially when it comes to parking. Inside there way more space and easy to order with the new menus. Service here was great as usual, the staff are so chill and welcoming, you really feel the Baltimore hospitality. Ordered my favorite raven sandwich: pit beef, corned beef, and turkey. Came out flavorful and went well with the sauce and onions. Still a great deal for the price. A fill you up kind of sandwich. Always love supporting a Baltimore classic spot. read more

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I have not been to Chaps in a while and recently visited after they renovated and my goodness, I did not recognize it! The building is so modern but I did appreciate the small things they kept as the interior decor from the original restaurant. I loved that they inside expanded allowing a lot of people to sit comfortably indoors. The menu is still the same and the food is just as good as it was before! read more

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We have eaten here for 30 years! Love this place! Last night was no exception! Food was fabulous, fast service ans clean dining room- and the BOSS was not even there! read more

I have ridden past this place a million times and this was my first time stopping by to try the food. I would say the parking is limited as it's not a big space. You have the option to dine in or carry out. I placed a carry out order for 2 pit turkey sandwiches w/light onions, a side of their baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The service was fast, I waited maybe 10 minutes for my food. The condiments are located in the dining area of the establishment which had TV's to watch the game. Once I got home I was ready to dig in! I enjoyed my sandwich and the baked beans but the macaroni and cheese was a bit on the dry side. You could tell it had been sitting out for a while. While I enjoyed the baked beans, my husband could not eat them as they are made with pork which he doesn't eat. Their menu or website does not mention the ingredients to the baked beans so I found out when I tasted them myself and had to call to verify what was in them. Overall I definitely would return and plan to get different sides. read more

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The richwich is delicious tender corned beef, pitt beef, turkey, juicy sausage. The tiger sauce is amazing. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Richwich - Corned beef, Pit Beef, Turkey and Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It was all really good. The outside fooled me, because I didn't expect the interior to be so nice. They had two TV's on as well and enough space where you felt comfortable to sit for a while. The pit beef is the bomb! It seems you can get it similar to how you get a steak or any type of beef in terms of how you want it cooked. I got mine medium. It was so tender. The pulled pork was good, but tasted as how you would expect. Similar experience with the ribs. Both were good but the charm is in the pit beef. The Mac and Cheese was so good. Very creamy and the noodles were firm. The menu can be a bit overwhelming. I didn't realize they had that many options, so I would recommend looking at the menu before coming to eat in advance. I felt rushed only because people were waiting in line. The food came fast and the staff were really nice. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Came to try the pit beef sandwich for lunch during the week and had a great experience. The beef sandwich was amazing, so juicy, and I appreciated that we had our choice of doneness level. I ordered the medium. The line moved quickly and the large tables and stools along the perimeter were great for community seating. There's also a toppings bars, with several sauces to choose from, pickles, and more. Overall we're glad we made the trip to come here, it was worth it! read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Beef sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Chaps for the win! Being a Baltimore staple, Chaps delivers. This new location is spacious, refreshing, and offers ample seating. Pricing has increased but it's fair. Menu options consist of a variety of meats and sides. On this visit, I opted for the classic pit beef (medium) and a cornbread muffin. Both were quite satisfying. Service was fast and friendly. Absolutely no complaints. Definitely swing by if you're in the area! read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Pit Beef - medium - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I rolled up to Chaos Pit Beef near Essex ready to finally try Baltimore's infamous pit beef. Big mistake. I loaded up my sandwich with tiger sauce, but right away--no white onions available. The sauce station was a disaster, empty pumps and sticky mess everywhere. When I told the staff we were out of sauce, they literally just said "pump faster." Cool, thanks. Here's the real problem though: the beef was completely flavorless. Like, shockingly bland. No seasoning, no smoke, nothing. For a place that supposedly specializes in pit beef, how do you mess up the main ingredient that badly? The horseradish sauce had some bite to it, but it can't save meat that tastes like nothing. I don't get the hype. Maybe I caught them on a terrible day, but when your signature item is this underwhelming, something's wrong. If you actually care about flavor, save your money and go literally anywhere else. Baltimore has better pit beef than this.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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The restaurant was spacious and very clean, with plenty of room to eat in. The prices were fair (with some exceptions), and the order wait times were not too extensive. During my visit I got the beef brisket sandwich, an order of mac and cheese, and a banana pudding. The sandwich was moist and delicious, and while the mac and cheese was good, it was extremely small to me, considering the price. The banana pudding was also nice and creamy. The meat definitely seemed to be the highlight of the restaurant! read more

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What can I say? Interesting. Stopped in traveling from BWI to PA. With high marks and such fame we figured this was a must stop to see what it was all about. I wasn't sure what to expect with it being called BBQ...in Maryland. Being from CenTX, BBQ means something entirely different. Different isn't bad, just had no idea how different it could be. I would call this more like grilling out but that's just semantics. Nothing here is cooked like we are used to for BBQ, it was charcoal quick grilled. Another big difference is when it says sausage on the menu...here that means Italian sausage, really didn't expect that. We tried the regular pit beef sandwich, the Markie which had beef, turkey, Italian sausage. Also tried mac and cheese which was excellent, gravy fries and cheese fries which were also great these tasted just like Storm's hand cut fries covered in that gooey fake cheese deliciousness. The gravy didn't really have much flavor. The sandwiches had good bread and meat cooked well. We appreciated the bar of delicious pickles and thin sliced white onions. There is an array of sauce choices, and the thing is...it needs it. It needs some kind of sauce whether you choose the horseradish based mayo sauce or yellow mustard based Carolina style, or sweet baby rays...it needs something. To us...if it needs sauce...it's not perfect. We embrace trying new and different styles of bbq in all the states we travel to, so this was a good experience. I'd say if you're not from around Maryland...give it a try it is worth at least trying. read more

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Simply put, a great sandwich stop. Pit beef is a Maryland traveler's staple. Chaps is Mecca. More than ample sandwiches. Wings that looked phenomenal (but if you are here only once a year, ya gotta pit beef.) Very clean, very nice attention to details like keeping the sauce counter stocked. Efficient counter service. Great casual setting. We will of course always be back. read more

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Excellent sandwich. Cooking over charcoal adds a nice flavor. Was more like a burger or steak in flavor than roast beef. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Rare with pickles added from the condiments area. - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I like how they moved to a bigger space marginally further away from the strip club, but I'm all for it! The pit beef is pretty freaking good, but no matter what sandwich you get, you get a LOT of meat for what you're paying for. I usually get medium or medium rare, but it's sliced so thinly you could probably get any doneness and it'd still be pretty dope. The Raven or Guy's are usually my two different go-tos. The fries are also pretty dope, freshly cut and fried are always the best ways to go. Plenty of additional sauces you can add at the end, horseradish is usually what I go with but I like the different BBQ sauce options they got. It's a Baltimore regional classic, you gotta go if you're in town. Like an Arby's that isn't ass. read more

What can be better than coming black home and eating a great Pit Beef or Turkey Sandwich? Came on a Friday too. Pretty busy. Great service ordering. In and out in 10 minutes. Been away too long. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - From the parking of the WORLD FAMOUS Chap's! - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is nothing short of amazing! The Mac and cheese was amazing, the beef sandwhich was amazing! The biscuit (you can asked them to warm it) was amazing! You can fill up your own sauces (they have 4). It's a must try and must stop by. Service was great and fast. read more

Great lunch spot! It was my first time at Chaps Pit Beef, and it definitely won't be my last. The portions were generous, the price was fair, and for about $20 you can walk out a very happy man. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was absolutely on point creamy, cheesy, and the perfect side. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Double Cheeseburger and McCheese - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Updating my review after visiting the new building (directly behind the old location). It's clean, well-decorated, modern, and a place you want to sit and eat. The service was also much friendlier, and just as fast and hot. I tried the Chaps Special with added lettuce, tomato, and jalapeños, and it was delicious. Also huge so I ate half and had leftovers. We also tried the Bull Dog and it was great. The mac and cheese side was really good, too. I'll be back to keep working my way through the menu! read more

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A Baltimore local told me that if I only make it to one place this should be it. Get the beef sandwich. They have a pretty large menu. Once you see the beef in all its glory on the grill you will want it. I am not sure if I will be in Baltimore ever again. But even if I am close I will uber from DC to visit one of their locations. There is no table service. You order at the counter and then wait for your order. Once you get your food make your way to the condiment area. I mixed Sweet Baby Ray's bbq and horseradish to make a great sauce for the sandwich. Grab some pickles if that's your thing. They are delicious. I wish I could buy them in bulk. All the hype is real! Get here! read more

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This is my first time in the new spot. Looks like they moved 50ft to a bigger place. I kind of miss the Divey Charm of the old spot. Place was packed. Cross between locals and food network fans. I've been many times and the Pit food never lets me down. They seem to have added some fried options that seem to slow down the operation. My wife enjoyed her Pit turkey/ham sandwich. I got the Bulldog which featured pit beef (med rare for me) and a sausage link that had a nice kick on a sub roll. read more

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Had a beef sandwich and a small side of stewed peppers / onions. Both tasted great! Minor issues: I wanted the food for here, but they gave me the food to go. I forgot to ask for the food for here, but they could also have asked me to make me feel more welcome. The beef had pieces of gristle, so I had to chew carefully read more

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Chapsssss!!! Y'all know you're wrong for selling this kidney bean tomato mix and having the nerve to sell it as chili. Come on... this needs to be removed from the menu cause ain't no way yall can continue to kick this out your restaurant to the customers. The chili gods are hurting cause this dish is blasphemy! read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Chilli - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The Raven is a must! Very reasonable priced and staff taking our order was polite. Walked us through the recommended items and took her time to give us the best experience. The size and quality was on point. It looked bland but was pleasantly surprised how good it was without anything. Tiger and bbq sauce was only a plus but great even without it. This seems to be a must visit spot when you are in town. Spacious restaurant and plenty of seating. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Incredible Raven! - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This was my first time trying "pit beef". This location shares a parking lot with a gentleman's club, which was interesting. The outside of the building is covered with accolades and TV shows that have featured this restaurant. You order at the counter and they call your number when your food is ready. I decided on the pit beef sandwich medium, with macaroni salad and baked beans (the latter came highly recommended by the cashier). The food came out pretty quickly and I turned the corner to see an array of sauces and toppings for the sandwiches. I tried a taste of their bbq sauce and found it a little vinegary. I ended up adding a small amount of horseradish sauce to the sandwich. In my opinion, it would have tasted just fine without any sauce, as the meat was pretty juicy. I was surprised at the size of the sandwich, as it was much smaller than the roast beef sandwiches I've had in Massachusetts. I really liked the macaroni salad, but the baked beans had little pieces of green pepper in it, which I didn't care for. It's a solid option for a meal and I'm glad I tried it. read more

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I have been here many times before when I lived in Baltimore. I now live in Texas and have to visit at least once while in town. Don't let the fact it shares a parking lot with a strip club stop you from visiting. The food is terrific, definitely worth trying it. The staff are always friendly, the place is always clean and of course the food is great. They have several different BBQ sauces to try. The "Golden Sauce" was my favorite. Also, a cool fact is there was a scene from "The Wire" filmed here. read more

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I love this place! The best pit beef spot in town! It's weird how it's located in the parking lot of a strip club, but I guess it's convenient for weekends after the club for some good food. I love the pit ham and the hot dogs. Honestly, everything is amazing at this place, you can't go wrong with anything. I'm a huge fan of their discounts they do for service workers and the place use to just be a shack, now you can sit down inside and enjoy all of their BBQ. I'd highly recommend this place for a good lunch or even a casual dinner. read more

The real deal of you're looking for a Pit Beef Sandwich. BBQ sauces are around the corner, and while the meat is nice and juicy, I still recommend getting the house horseradish and BBQ sauces. The sausage and corned beef are good as well so you probably can't go wrong with most of their specialty subs either. read more

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First time coming here. Found it on a Google search of places to try. We lucked out. The food was excellent and so was the service. Trendy lunch spot with lots of sandwich options. Flavorful dishes. Definitely will be back when we are in town and definitely recommend this spot. Love that there is a family story behind the business. Keep up the good service. read more

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Outstanding quality, flavor was fantastic! I wish I lived in the Baltimore area full-time. I go out of my way when I drive from NYC to stop at Chaps Pit Beef every time! read more

I've never had pit beef, but being from TN I'm left trying to figure out how I'm going to get some more of this delicious food. I paired mine with onions, pickles, and the house BBQ sauce. Ya'll!!! So good!!! The service was quick and I loved the picnic tables inside. It was a little loud for me but that would stop me from going back. I travel up and down the east coast for work. Can't wait to get back to Baltimore for some more of Chaps Pit Beef and their delicious fries. read more

About a 1-1.5: Chaps Pit Beef is a favorite amongst the locals, it seems, for their pit beef sandwiches. They have 2 other locations in Aberdeen and in Glen Burnie. Their menu offers pit sandwiches, subs, ribs, chicken, platters, and various sides (such as french fries, green beans and stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, etc.). We came here for an earlier lunch, and we tried: +the Beef pit sandwiches +the Sausages (hot Italian) +a Beef Platter - open-faced beef on white, with fries and gravy +pork ribs +mac salad +homemade baked beans +homemade cole slaw +potato salad +homemade mac & cheese +and, cheese fries Unfortunately, we just were not fans - the meats were all dried out, and not sure if these were leftovers from the previous day and were just reheated or just not prepped properly. The breads were also stale. Adding the sauces/condiments didn't help, as it didn't 'juice' up any of the dryness - super disappointing. The place has seating, and service could have been more friendlier and dressed with a smile. Pretty disappointing experience due to the high ratings/reviews on this place - it was a no dice for us. Parking available in their lot. +dried out meats +stale breads +less-than-mediocre service +parking available read more

The service was friendly and prompt. I really liked the tables. Mixture of benches and high tables. My husband really enjoyed his pit beef sandwich and I really enjoyed my wings and fries. The fries and BBQ sauce was good too. read more

Chaps Pit Beef - Fried chicken and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This is where pit beef was born and this was excellent! We wanted a quick meal before heading over to the nearby haunted house. We found Chaps close by and headed over. We got pit beef sandwiches and my friend had a sandwich with chicken cordon bleu and ham and loved it. The beef was so good and stacked high. We ordered and within 10 minutes we had our food. It disappeared quickly and was super tasty and filling. This is an order at the counter and wait to hear your number and pick up your food. There were plenty of available tables and it was clean and very good. If highly recommend a visit to Chaps if you are in the area, or if you want some really good pit beef it is worth the trip. There are other locations in the area and you should definitely check one of them out. read more

All the famous foodies visited here so I had to try. It is located in industrial area so I left little out of place. We tried the regular beef sandwich, pork rib and banana pudding. The beef sandwich does not come with any sauce but you can add different bbq sauce and dressing at the self serve area. I personally liked their hickory sauce. Their Beef sandwich is pretty much like a roast beef. The pork rib was also good and the banana pudding. I just wish i had a bigger stomach to try more stuff. Excellent service. You can see the open kitchen right behind the counter where the action is. read more

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This place is incredible! The regular pit beef sandwich is hard to beat. The bulldog is my go to, adding the sausage to the beef is definitely my favorite. The fries as right up my alley too. read more

Pure Baltimore. The pit beef sandwiches here are smoky, juicy, and perfect with a pile of onions and tiger sauce. It's a no-frills counter with picnic tables outside, and that's all it needs to be. Go hungry, grab extra napkins, and don't skip the sides -- the fries and baked beans are underrated. Legendary for a reason. read more

It's been over two years since my last visit to chaps and I've also discovered they moved across the parking lot to a bigger location. Newer and cleaner facility but not the nostalgic shack I remembered but do understand an upgrade was required. Not much to say except best pit beef sandwich in all of Baltimore. Dress up sandwich whichever way you like however my recommendation is to load it with pickles, onions, and their famous tiger sauce. This is a must eat Without a doubt. read more

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