I don't understand how their pork shoulder is MOIST! I've never had moist pulled pork from a BBQ place before. Not even in Texas! They must either mix their own mild sauce or have it made just for Hillery's because it wasn't some cheap, off the shelf crap just to marginally fit a function. I wish I'd have known ahead of time so I could have gotten more (someone made a lunch run since there is no delivery). I don't really have words for the rib tips other than OH MY F****** GAWD! How the heck does someone have rib tips that meaty, that dense, that tender? Even reheated, they rock! read more

I was craving rib tips today and a few friends who live in the area always tell me to come check out Hillery's. I have never been and didn't really know what to expect. Inside, it's nothing fancy. You pretty much place your order at the counter and wait around for your food. No tables or chairs to sit at, so basically it's just a takeout place. Looks like they do cater as they have different sized pans on display for you to see how much food it can fit for your party size. I was craving some bbq and some sides such as Mac n cheese and collard greens and was disappointed that they did not carry either or. Their main sides were fries, coleslaw, and fried okra from what I can remember. I decided to go with the rib tips dinner. I ordered the extra large portion as I was going to share with the hubby. Took about 15 minutes for my food to be ready, so not bad. It came with fries, coleslaw, and 2 pieces of bread for a total of $20. The rib tips were 'aight. The meat was a little tough to chew and not falling off the bone as I normally like. Also, they were cut in huge chunks and not really in bite sized pieces. The sauce was okay but it did not really blow me away and neither did the coleslaw. The fries were pretty bland as well and could have used some more salt or seasoning. It didn't even come with ketchup in my carry out bag. Overall it was meh. I still would like to try their wings some other time and see how that goes. read more

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Not sure what happen but the food simple isn't the same any longer. We've enjoyed their ribtips for many years and now it's just different. Staff is always kind and food is always fresh and I really, really like their cole slaw. read more

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Super friendly service. With the extra mile just to make sure I had my sauce. Drove all the way here from Indianapolis.

Yum they need a dining room though you can taste the love i highly recommend this place

Hillary's used to be a community staple we were proud of, but after this experience, I won't be back. I spent two days trying to place an order for the Super Bowl. When someone finally answered, they barked "Hillary's hold," put the phone down for five minutes, then picked back up only to say "Hillary's" and hang up on me. When I finally got through again, the service was baffling. I was told I couldn't order over the phone and had to come in person--only to then be asked what I wanted, then told they were out of chicken anyway. To top it off, they refused to let us schedule a 4:30 PM pickup, forcing us to take the food early. By the time we could actually eat, the meal was cold. Between the non-existent customer service and the lack of basic respect for a customer's time, this place has fallen off. Save your money and go somewhere that actually wants your business read more

I went there to get hot links. They had hot links listed on their internet menu and listed on their in-house menu but don't sell them anymore. I was very disappointed. I'm from out of town and was craving hot links! read more

Bbq ribs tip is to die for it !! Used to live in Chicago. Always buy tray full every Sunday . Unfortunately I moved to Texas but every time I visit to Chicago this is my first stop for dinner on the first day of arrival! read more

I have been going to Hillery's since 1974 - when they were located on Lewis Ave in North Chicago. Before that, I went to a little place on Sheridan rd in North Chicago (Partners) but after it burned down I started going to the place on Lewis Ave. The ribs at the Sheridan Rd location (the one that burned down) tasted identical to Hillery's, so I am guessing it was reborn as Hillery's. After the place on Lewis Ave in Waukegan closed, I started going to the N. Lewis location in Waukegan. I have also gotten ribs from both the Kenosha and Round Lake (before it closed) locations. RIBS I HAVE EVER HAD - PERIOD !! read more

The food is very good if you go on a good day sometimes it be a miss but that's rarely. Service and time is always great though.

Everyone in this place has an attitude like it's your fault they work there. First time there and the lady was frustrated when I asked a question about my food that I'm paying for. I should of walked out after seeing the Flys everywhere but I had an hour wait waiting on my car to get fixed across the street. I should of just went to McDonald's because their BBQ was trash and my brisket sandwich was a little tray with 2 slices of bread drowned in this thick nasty sauce. $30 down the drain for that garbage food. NEVER AGAIN read more

Hillery's Bar-BQ - This is a huge piece of fat that I dig out of the bottom of this rubbery brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Really good ribs, really good sauce, I'm privy to the rib tips myself. they just know how to do it right, been around for a while.

Love Hillery's! been eating here for 30+ years. X-large tip dinner HOT

It's been awhile since I've gone to Hillary's. Rib tips and catfish were so good! No complaints. Will be going back . read more

Always very yummy. I love their coleslaw. Staff was very nice. Definitely a must have in Waukegan:) read more

Hillery's Bar-BQ - Large Rib tip Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Good food made fresh in front of you. Priced working reach of most budgets. Easy access in and out of their location.

BBQ Ribs, Chicken Wing, I come to Hillary's sometimes when I visit Waukegan. My partner is from this town and he used always brag about this Bbq place. So when visit it a lot when he comes home. The cole slaw is very very good.The BBQ taste very good too. The meal comes with fries. The bbq is wrapped in foil to keep a little warm. You get a lot of food for the price. I found out they have been around for along time. read more

No one can beat the flavor of their sauce. Hands down it is the best!! Love that tang.

Awesome their ribs are the beat .. i have adored Hillary's long time I was in high school and my parents Had me go to i their work picnic every year and thats how I found out about the Ribs . (Lake County Police dept ) picnics . Have been eating them since .. great service family owned read more

Been driving 25 miles one way for over 30 years for their tips and catfish. the catfish is deep south, just like my Grandma Jones used to make. And their sauce? Forget about it. Can't be reproduced- trust me I've tried. I always buy the $75 pan of tips and a half gallon of sauce when I do go their. Thank you for all the years of not changing! read more

Go in for the lunch special. It ends at 2pm Monday - Friday. I recommend getting the sauce on the side just in case.

Always great Best ribs in Illinois/Wisconsin Travel an hour to get there Never any leftovers read more

Ordered to go -- Brisket sandwich, All you get is some tough meat floating in a tub of BBQ sauce and a couple pieces of plain white bread in a baggy -- This place is a Joke -- If you want good BBQ in Waukegan, then go to Big Ed's -- nicer people and good food read more

BBQ Ribs and Pork Shoulder Sandwich so good Old North Chicago my favorite Big Eds Fried Catfish

Best BBQ in North Chicago. Everyone from GLNTC goes there for group outings. If u want genuine home cooking flavor this is your place.

Hillary's is a bbq staple in lake county. One of the most consistent BBQ spots around. Their house made sauce has a great vinegar based savory flavor. The ribs tips are always juices and cooked to perfection. If you're in lake county or even in Kenosha where they have another location, you won't be disappointed. Just be aware that their Kenosha location is cash only. read more

I was too busy eating that I forgot to take a picture of the food! We had rib tips - a go to meal at Hillery's! It was juicy, messy and hot just like I like mine. I loved the sauce with the white bread. Reminds me of my childhood. My husband grew up eating here and says the quality has declined. I wish I had a chance to get those back in the day ribs because in my opinion they were good. I'm giving 3 stars since I've had better bbq but I like this place and I think it's worth the visit. Just a tip there is no indoor dining, just to go orders only. read more

Not bad. Their sauce has good flavor. Quick service and good location. I have not ate inside, so I cannot rate on the ambiance.

Besides the customer service, sucking, the food is pretty good. I would stay away from the brisket, it's always rubbery. They have good combos, and they are a bit pricey. They never pick up the phone so you might as well not bother calling. The seafood selection they have is pretty good as well. The ambience of this place is mediocre. No place to sit down just take your food and go. read more

I don't think I have ever had worse BBQ in my life! Lol... Even by Waukegan's low standards, this place is horrible. The sauce is the nastiest sauce I've ever tasted. The meat isn't good (salty yet underseasoned), the sides are trash, and the customer service is very Waukegan'ish. I'm not going to beat up on them too bad, but don't waste your time going there!!! You've been warned. read more

This place is good, but kinda overrated. Ribs are delicious don't get me wrong but everything else is hit or miss coming out dry or bland. And it's just sandwich bread like everyone had that not a big deal read more

Hillery's has amazing barbecue!! I prefer the mild sauce and love it on a quarter white fried chicken or on rib tips. Dinners come with a side of coleslaw which has an extra kick to it. Be prepared to take it to-go but don't let that stop you from getting the delicious BBQ meats. I recommend going in the early in the afternoon because they can sometimes run out read more

The spicy sauce on some rib tips. I grew up on Hillery's. I had all types. Hillery's is for sure a staple. So good. Customer service is iffy but it's so good you deal. read more

This place is going downhill. Tasted way better when it was on 14th Street in North Chicago. Rib tips were overcooked, full of bone, and gristle. read more

Best BBQ in Lake/McHenry Counties. I drive from Crystal Lake for it!

I grew up near Hillary's Bar BQ twenty years ago but moved to Florida so when I came back to visit family, had to give a try. It was just as good as I remembered years ago. Their sauce (hot or mild) is so good and unique, I have yet to experience any others that compare in all my travels. Had rib tips & wings that were amazing and priced well below what I had expected in our present economy. Extra Extra large tip & 15 wing's with large fries for $33. I made four separate meals out that. I will be stopping one more time before I head home from holidays to get a gallon of that sauce and more tasty barbecue treats. read more

Been going here since I was a kid. Love the food. Can't find good rib tips anywhere else and I've lived in several different states now. The service is quick. as long as u called ahead you should be in and out. It's not a sit in restaurant so no worries about ambiance. Every time I go back home. I eat here read more

The absolute best!!!!!!!!!I miss hillerys everyday.They do rib tips here.The best BBQ in the world right here.Awesome family too.

Always good when I go there. The sauce is where it's at with the rib tips. I travel all they way from Milwaukee to this place and it's worth it in my book. The ribs, rib tips, everything is great. Always kind and helpful when we go. Been going since I was a little kid and I'm 34 now still going when I need a fix. Highly recommend trying it out. read more

Don't like the new way the cut is on the rib tips. Pieces are too big and tough to bite on. Not sure what they are going for but the quality of the ribs has gone down. If I wanted to fight with real tough meat I would cook it myself! I moved to Antioch but always came back to my home town to get rib tips. After they changed the way they cut the ribs in big pieces I don't want to make the trek to Waukegan in hopes it's changed read more