Little mom and pop BBQ restaurant here in Dwight. Grabbed a to-go order to try them out for the first time! Talked with - I believe one of the owners - she said it was just her and her husband running the place. The restaurant was quiet with just us and one other couple inside on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered two brisket sandwiches and an order of pulled pork nachos. The food was good, brisket was a little dry, but no real complaints. They had 3 sauce options you could put into to-go containers yourself to try out, we opted for the southern comfort I believe and it was good BBQ! Also a nice touch I saw is they sold farm fresh eggs. My only two critiques would be phone etiquette and inventorying expired product. We called ahead of time to make sure the restaurant was open with it being a holiday weekend. Once the phone was answered on the other end, it was silent for about 30 seconds then we were given just a "Hello?". We had to confirm we were calling Cherry Red Roasters instead of calling someone's personal phone. We were given sour cream I believe in a packet to go with our nachos, but the expiry date on the packet was 5/13/2025 when the date we dinned was 5/25/2025. read more

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After seeing a giant sign on the side of a barn I felt i needed to check this place out. It's in downtown Dwight. The downtown is small and I almost passed this place. I was the only customer and wasn't even sure they were open. This was 3:30 on the Sunday after thanksgiving. The owner was there and took my order. I had 6 oz of sliced brisket and 6oz of smoked pork sausage. The sausage was delicious. I was actually sad when I had finished it all because o wanted more. The brisket was very tender and juicy, but it needed some sauce. Since I got my order to go I tried some of their sauces and settled on the cherry bomb. This isn't food you can eat while driving, but it's worth the stop. When I think of the line of cars at the Dairy Queen I think those people are really missing out. For 2 minutes further they could have had a great meal. I will be going back to try the sides. FYI the place was clean and somewhat charming. A real pleasure. read more

Cherry Red Roasters - BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

Customer in front of me complained about their food. I should've taken that as my opportunity to leave. The owner is a complete clown. Instead of cracking jokes, he should address the paying customer's concern. Not get all butt hurt, cause he didn't like their input. Flies and gnats everywhere. The only joke was the current state of the restaurant. The prep area looks like a crime scene. Every table was dirty. All the barbecue sauces were empty and he recommended taking it from another group's table. How about you just pull one of the 15 sauces off the shelf that you have sitting there and stock your restaurant up? The food was edible. It did lack a smoke flavor/ring like many previous people stated before. It was decently priced. I definitely will not be spending any money there ever again. read more

Good BBQ. Cool weekend outdoor area for the summer and good service. Built into an old John Deere Dealership from the 30s. read more

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We went with another couple, so 4 of us. We had the ultimate platter. It was very reasonably priced. There was plenty of food: 5 meats and a choice of 2 sides, plus 4 slider buns. The food was EXCELLENT!!!! The owner created 6 barbecue sauces that he has bottled for sale. The decor was what you'd expect for a bbq place, picnic tables. We chatted with the owners, Duncan and Sue, they are warm, wonderful people. They are not located in the center of town, but definitely worth seeking them out. read more

The hubby is staying at a hotel in town because it's close to work. Anyhow, we stopped here for dinner. I had the chicken and rib platter but they were out of ribs so I was offered brisket as a substitute. My sided were garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli and cauliflower salad. The meat was prepared perfectly. The mashed potatoes were very flavorful. The salad was bland. No flavor, raisins, sunflower seeds, bacon bits or anything. The restaurant small and cold. Cute with decor but not comfortable with seating. Only counter service. He was pleasant and did the best he could. The prices were very reasonable. Will try another option and take it to go next time. read more

Cherry Red Roasters - Hubby got the chicken, brisket, and sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

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Possibly the worst BBQ brisket/pulled pork. Hardly any meat on the sandwich. Not even hot. Hard bun. We were the only ones there on a Saturday afternoon. We know why. Very disappointed! read more

We stopped here for a BBQ dinner on our way thru town. Great food and quick service. You order at the counter and take your food to your seat. There are a lot of sides and they were great. The combo servings are large. The BBQ Chicken was tender and juicy. Overall a great experience! read more

Took a motorcycle ride here from Indiana. The set up is really cool. Open air bar in the center connected by a BBQ place and on the other side a bar/concert/ hall rental. Food was good. The bbq is the main money maker. I don't think it has any seasoning but the homemade bbq sauces make up for it when applied. The have fried green tomatoes. I don't think they are homemade but we're still good. BBQ ChipsBeef BrisketBarbeque read more

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We visited on probably one of their busiest days of the year- Bassett waddle weekend. The beer garden was hopping with live music and cold beer. The BBQ was good. I tried the ribs, pulled pork and brisket. My wife had the brisket sandwich that was piled high. Lots of sauces to choose from. The owner and staff were busy but still friendly. Come out to the festival and stop here for BBQ and brew. read more

I came on a recommendation also seeing that this place had a 4 star rating. I first asked to try their brisket and I did not like it at all. It lacked flavor & no smoke ring at all!! Smoke flavor non-existent sad but true. I ordered the pulled pork this had slight smoke flavor but it tasted like it came out Of a crockpot. Disappointed. My sides were home made chips and slaw. Chip were good and slaw was on the bland side not impressed. My company 9 total also agreed that our visit was disappointing. On top of a bad meal we had gnats flying around like crazy. Price was average. I cannot recommend this place. Last thing the cashier female was a crabby patty on the ignorant side. read more

Cherry Red Roasters - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

If you like beef brisket, get it here! Except for what we make at home, this is the best beef brisket! I love their Cherry BBQ sauce, but with 5 different varieties at every table, you are sure to find one you like too! I also love their coke slaw. It's crunchy and creamy. Perfection. The atmosphere is what you'd expect at an out-of-the-way smokehouse, but it's always clean. Put this on you "to do" list. It's not too be missed! read more

Cherry Red Roasters - Beef brisket & cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

Wonderful, very tasty and such friendly folks! What a terrific menu with tons of sides to choose - I personally could eat a basket full of the mini cornbread muffins! Get off of the interstate and go into town for this locally owned establishment!! read more

Food is decent. A bit pricey for what you get. They adjust the prices to how the market is going. So it's higher because meat is higher priced right now. Corns muffins are good, but they are puny. BBQ sauces are homemade and delicious. Restaurant area was cold and drafty...so the food got cold quickly. read more

This started as a customer service review. $5 charge per dog to let the dog sit on the patio. I get that dogs aren't often allowed on patios for sanitary purposes. As it was described to me, this was an "insurance" fee. Random. Also, the woman behind the counter was passive aggressive not an appetizing experience. Okay we are our meal: also Smoky quality to the ribs. Fatty and meh Smoked chicken half: leg portion quite dry. Breast was surprisingly tender. The potato salad had a tangy quality to it (the good kind) but needed salt. Baked beans was another meh. Overall, the food was better than the service. But only slightly. read more

Food was just not that good. Atmosphere felt like a cafeteria. We watched an older couple walk in and sit down not realizing they have to order at the counter. Workers were sitting at a table in the dining area and didn't even get up to tell them how to order. We will not be back. read more

Excellent ribs! They were so tender and flavorful. The homemade sides and sauces greatly complimented the meat. If you enjoy good barbecue, you will definitely like this place. read more

So the brisket had good flavor, but was cold, as were the beans. Not another soul in the place at 6:00 pm Saturday. Ordered a black IPA at the bar and got an October Fest, but the bartender insisted it was right. I wont be back. read more

Delicious! Friendly staff. Great food with a large selection. Make it your next stop to eat when near or in Dwight! read more

I found this place a couple years ago as a midway meeting point to have dinner with my mom. She loves bbq and as soon as she ate here, she was ecstatic! The bbq is so well done and tastes so good. Like heaven on a plate. Their homemade bbq sauces are delicious. I love mixing them together to get the perfect balance for myself. This will always be my go-to place for bbq! read more

This was some of the worst bbq I've ever had. The brisket was dry and literally crumbling apart. The ribs were super dry and barely had any meat on them. Both items had zero flavor, either smoke or rub. The salads tasted like they came from a package. The brisket was sitting on the counter. The owner did not seem to take any pride in his work. The women behind the counter was very nice. The place has a lot of potential, but the food is awful. read more

Excellent pulled pork, ribs, and sausage. Brisket beans were some of best I've had. We definitely will be back read more

Cherry Red Roasters - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

I gave this place a one star because it looked like a great BBQ joint and smelled like one too, I ordered a fat bastard burrito.... I was so excited, being I'm a big fella who loves his food!!! This burrito was supposed to be filled with meat more meat, the cashier said it was very very good. I sat down ready to demolish this burrito, took a bit and..... it felt and tasted like I took a bite out of a tortilla filled with unseasoned whale flubber!!! I don't recommend this place at all. I was very disappointed!!! read more

Cherry Red Roasters - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

Passing through Dwight on our way north. Found Cherry Red Roasters on Tripadvisor. We came in around 2pm and were sad to learn there was no more brisket but opted for the pulled pork and slaw. Both very delicious. If we ever find ourselves in Dwight again, we'll definitely stop in! read more

None of the workers wear masks. Ive been there twice and each time, there are no masks. The bbq sauces are in large pumps and you disperse your own into a little cup, so who knows how many people have touched the pump or little cups. And it looked dirty. Food is ok, but not worth the risk. read more

,One lunch of pulled pork sandwich I had a small bone caught in my teeth. Told them about it and they said well you have to expect bone sometimes. Another time I bought two meals off their chalkboard and after I paid I noticed a surcharge of two dollars for each meal. How hard is it to erase chalk and put up the real charge? read more

Delicious BBQ! When you walk in, the smoker is right behind the counter and the smell is to die for...and it tastes even better!! I got the half chicken, which was recommended. For my sides I chose the slaw and apples, but through a confusion they gave me the beans. Both were very good. As for the chicken: AMAZING! Tender, succulent, delicious! Often, chicken is over-smoked and all you can taste is smoke. This had a nice balance of smoke and juiciness. Even without the sauces (which are very good) the chicken stands on it's own very well. The brisket was also very good, which usually I am picky with. The Cherry Red sauce is good, great blend of kick and sweet. Good BBQ overall and I will definitely be back! read more

Cherry Red Roasters - Half chicken and slaw and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Dwight, Illinois

So glad we came in! They were slacking on staff but that's to be expected as of lately, so I felt bad for the guy behind the counter working his butt off-but he kept up great. Bartender was missing a lot because of this, but no big deal. Everything was super good without being overly smoky as some bbq can be. Husband loved the brisket. The bbq sauces were really good, wish they had one spicy option. The sides were just okay. Stiff mashed potatoes but had good flavor, broccoli cauliflower salad was pretty much veggies in mayo-not much flavor and hard to eat since it was in such big chunks. I'd try the pasta salad next time. Kids options were great which is always a relief. They loved the cinnamon apples and Hawaiian salad. Nachos were super yummy and huge. My kids had a lot of fun in the outdoor area which let us enjoy ourselves. Can't wait to come back and try more-had my eye on the chicken and the rib tips! read more

Amazing food, great staff and outstanding deals on their food! Working hard to get to where they are. The kitchen workers not naming names are amazing and know what they are doing. Love the food and love new bartender. read more

Food was decent. Nothing spectacular, but decent nonetheless. Have been here several times since I work in the area. I don't go too often, because, in my opinion, it's somewhat expensive as a lunch option considering the amount of food you get. However, on a recent visit, I would say that this place needs to be cleaned. They used to have squeeze bottles of sauce on the tables, but recently (within the past few months) they switched to putting out glass, screw-top bottles. These are the same ones they sell in store, so probably a cost saving measure (??), but the set on my table was disgusting!! Think about eating ribs with your hands, then reaching for the sauce bottles with greasy hands, then dripping sauce down the sides, then once done, just loading all the greasy, sticky bottle in the holder for the next guy, etc, etc... that's what they were like. All the lids were greasy and all the bottles were a combination of greasy and sticky with old dripped sauce, etc. I guess it's fine if you want to the "glass bottle" route, but then you need to wipe down the bottles FREQUENTLY. Can't imagine that would be very popular when a health inspector would come through. I went for lunch and the edge of the table I sat at was sticky/tacky. Then, when I left, I noticed I had a stain on my shirt that was a straight line and the brownish color of BBQ where it had touched the edge of the table -- ok, that's gross and tells me they aren't wiping tables down very well between uses or even at the end of the day (I was there pretty early and doubt anyone had been at that table before me that day). So, the ribs were decent -- I've had better, and I've had worse, but think hard before dining-in unless they are going to actually clean this place up a bit. read more

Stopped in here on a Friday around 11:30. Parking - no problem. Ambiance, was exactly as you would hope, farmhouse and cozy. Ordered the pulled pork combo- comes with 2 sides and a drink. Paid $8 +tax. Got it to go as we were on a deadline to Chicago. In and out in less than 10 minutes. Tasty meat, bbq sauce on the side, was also really good. Lots of sides to choose from. My Hawaiian salad was good and potato salad ok. I would definitely eat here again and try their other sides. read more

Hungry? You won't be after you tackle this! I'm very picky about BBQ, and this is worth the stuffed meat feeling. We ordered the Ultimate Platter: Beef brisket: A- Pulled pork: B/B+ maybe a tad dry Chicken: B- Sausage: B+/A- Ribs: A- Baked beans are incredible, Mac and cheese standard, corn bread was the only thing we didn't enjoy. read more

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Food was not that good for the price! $$$ And the girl ringing me up had a nasty attitude with me when I asked for cornbread at like 12:30 and apparently they were out so instead of being given cornbread with my meal I was given a hamburger bun! And not offered anything in replacement! I've passed this place 100 times, I love good BBQ and have been wanting to try this place cuz it looked nice from the outside. But I will definitely not return here especially with the attitude from the girl ringing me up as if it's my fault she's out of cornbread, and not even an "I'm sorry we are out" just snipped at me and said "we're out" I was livid! read more

Very good BBQ on the St. Louis to CHicago run. Just ten minutes off 55, lots of parking, and darn good, filling food. Looks like they have a hopping business in their outdoor area and a garage converted to a special events space. We have had a couple of different plates and you can put on as much of the five different flavored sauces as you like. read more

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A good all around bbq joint. Nothing fancy but good food at good prices. I'll be back. read more

It is a fun looking place; they have a lovely outdoor dinning area. We frequented the place but always wished that their bbq wasn't so dry.They sell farm fresh eggs, but disappointedly, they are not that fresh. read more

Not a fan of the food. I wouldn't go back there to eat, I'd eat before left home. They are rated really high on yelp and facebook so we came here to celebrate a birthday and watch the Bears game on TV. The good: The service was excellent, the bartender was very attentive. The guy at the food counter was excellent too, very nice. There was plenty of parking around, they have a very small lot but there is a lot of street parking, however there was hardly anyone in the bar on this Sunday early afternoon. The place was clean from the bar to the restaurant and the bathroom. The bad: bar - part of the bar was chilly, but in their defense half the place is outdoors and it's so large I have to think that they only run the heater where people are - not that it's acceptable but it is what it is. The bad: food - I got the pulled pork, and it was quite flavorless actually. I could see that it was BBQ'd because they gave me some of the end piece but it really tasted like it was boiled. I got the "garlic" mashed potatoes - garlic in quotes because there was absolutely no garlic taste to them at all. They seemed like they were mashed fresh from actual potatoes though. I got the cucumber salad, which was weak. The cucumbers were fine but they were drowning in what I can only assume was an Italian dressing because it looked and tasted like one you would buy at the grocery store. I didn't eat most of the meal, even though I really tried several times, because I hate wasting food. To top it all off there was a selection of 6 "differently labelled" BBQ sauces to choose from and I tried each one. I could barely tell them apart, they all tasted like a sweet Tennessee style sauce - which is fine but not when you are given 6 differently labelled containers and expecting to have 6 actual choices. So in summary, I'd go there again to hang out with friends, but I wouldn't give them a second chance for food unless they made some kind of change. read more

I've ordered food from here before for large groups, but had never been before. I LOVED what I found. Super divy with a local bbq joint feel. Clean but simple atmosphere. There was full sized briskets behind the counter that were sliced off as people walked up to the counter. The menu was great. Full of options. It's definately a MUST if you are going through Dwight. Great for large groups with a huge outdoor beer garden and a big open area for large groups. read more

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I was not very impressed with this place. I only come here because clients like to go.. Really struck a nerve when I have 4 clients with me sitting at a table so we had room and they made us get up in the middle of our meal so another group could have our table. We just needed 10 more minuits so we had to gather our stuff move to another table finish eating then leave when honestly they could have handled the situation so much better. read more

1) A rude female took our order and was obviously annoyed. She rolled her eyes and sighed several times while making our plates. We gave her no reason to be so irritated with us. 2) Brisket should NOT be chewey and stretchy!!! Especially brisket claiming to be "Texas brisket". I can make a better brisket anyday without all the regular smoking and bbq tools. 3) Sides were weird. There are no "typical" sides which I find odd. They may not feel the need for them, to each their own. Overall, with all the hype over this place, I expected to really like it. I was incredibly let down. read more