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    3.6 (239 reviews)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Truc N.

    Great location in Vernon Hills, especially with all the shopping in the area. We ordered at the counter and our food came out pretty quickly. The pulled pork and pulled chicken was excellent, very flavorful and moist. We also got the sausage which I find to be pretty average. The brisket was kind of disappointing because it lacked flavor and dry. I also found the cornbread to be dry and average. Mac & cheese was pretty good. Overall, ok barbecue spot.

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    Karyn M.

    With the weather in the 90s, who wants to cook? We can't handle the heat so we got out of the kitchen and let City Barbeque man the grill. This is a little bit country a little bit rustic and a whole lotta tasty. My friend went for a cool crisp green salad with sliced tender brisket on top. I just went for the brisket and some green beans. You can top your meat (chicken-pork-brisket-ribs) with more sauce, I went with the sweet city. My brisket was sliced succulent and tender with charred ends. It was smoky and spicy and went down easy. The ribs sounded tempting - and of course the sides are good -- Cole slaw, greens, delicious fresh cut fries, Mac and cheese.... Glad we got out of the kitchen tonight and let City Barbeque handle the heat.

    Love this place Stacy is the bomb .com the food is amazing the staff is even better we love it they make moments memories

    Best potato salad ever!
    Kristine H.

    Wow, every time I come in here I'm so impressed. You start with the best staff I've ever met and add in tasty BBQ and you get a restaurant that wins every time. First - the samples. Anything you want they let you taste first so you know you're getting a meal which satisfies. I especially love the potato salad and would do just about anything to get the recipe. The sandwiches are served up loaded with the tenderest meats and you have a wide selection of sauces to choose from. They're all yummy too! Great job, guys! I'll be back next week, and the week after...this is our new favorite place!

    Excellent baked beans, lack luster potato salad

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    food is always delicious and staff is nice too:)love this spot. My place to go every Saturday

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    Great service and food was great. Went right after the Bears training camp visit and food hit the spot!!Thanks Stacy! (Vernon Hilss)

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    Very kind lady and great service. Food was amazing including the Cobbler and Chile they gave us for free.

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    The best BBQ and service in the burbs! They always take care of me and my family and we usually have a big party!

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    The staff at this place are very customer oriented. I got the 3-meat combo.Most Excellent

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