Chicago struggles at barbecue and this place unfortunately doesn't help change the city's reputation. 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. read more

Lillie's Q - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lillie's Q is one of our go-to spots for a family hang. We've come at all times of day and it's never been too crowded inside. There is a lot of space for large groups and they have a nice patio! The food is damn good. The fried pickles are addicting, the brisket is incredibly tender and my Lord, those smoked chicken wings are a game changer. I find the pulled pork a little dry but there's more than enough delicious food here for anyone to find something they'll love. We had family visiting Chicago for Labor Day weekend and I knew Lillie's Q would send us home with big smiles and full bellies! read more

First time at District Brew Yards and the food was amazing! We got the pimento cheese, fried chicken 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! read more

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In town from Atlanta for my cousins wedding, my sister and I decided to venture outside of the mainstream downtown and try something a lil different. And Boy oh Boy This place is a jewel!!! It has all the aesthetics of a an upscale pub with the ambiance of an adult gaming lounge/hangout spot! The concept is self serve! Which was a little confusing it was a new concept for me. But after asking all dem questions, I had an understanding of it. When we walked into the place, we were greeted by two energetic beer enthusiasts that shared information about the process of purchasing the beer. There is a kiosk up the ramp and to the left behind a 1/2 wall where you will place your own order. They will give you a confirmation number and you are free to play games and sample one of a kind beers! You have to purchase a beverage card ( they hold $40 on your personal card) while you sample away. Beer is sold by the oz. Also you will see a sign on the wall pointing to water it is on the opposite side of the wall behind the beer taps. The kitchen closes at 8, so get here in time to get up on this brisket!!! We shared the brisket fries ( THIS WAS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF MAKING THIS TRIP FOR DINNER TODAY) and they did not disappoint!!! Yum, yum, yum, I brisket! It was so tender and seasoned well! We also shared a chicken sandwich. It was exceptional as well. Wish we had one of these in the ATL, as it would make for a wonderful adult game night spot! Thanks for a wonderful experience. You will see me again. read more

Lillie's Q - The chicken sandwich and brisket fries - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loaded Brisket Crinkle Fries We made a stop here last night before the Suns vs Bulls game and it was honestly D to the E to the L I C I O U S!!! We honestly can say that we will be coming back for future games! Really really really good meat and entrees to choose from! I can't believe we've always just passed this but not anymore! And the service made this so fast and they were really nice! read more

Lillie's Q - Brisket fries - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was great !!!!! Service was great thanks to Franky !!! Ambiance always great !!!!! read more

Lillie's Q - Birthday boy celebration at tha bar !!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like that the staff is very nice and it's on a non busy street in wicker park but... Ribs AND brisket were so dry I couldn't believe it. They have a variety of sauces to choose from and maybe they're good but I firmly believe meat quality first before sauces. Some chicken wings were dry, some were okay, needs more seasoning. The marshmallow (I think) topping on the banana pudding was insanely sugary, even for me. Banana Pudding's consistency was liquidy and just lacking in flavor. I'd use Magnolia Bakery as a point of reference *hint hint. Follow Instagram - @extranoodles And https://www.yelp.com/collection/8mCXaaKQAQ7hn-PPUG9iXQ?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare read more

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Nashville hot chicken is my favorite in town. Also, a super cool location at the brew yards.

Lillie's Q is in my neighborhood and we decided to go on a relaxed Friday night. Lillie's Q had been on my mind because I had just returned from vacation in South Carolina. On the flight to Charleston, we were served bbq potato chips made by Lillie's Q. When I checked the label on the back of those mini chip bags it said "Chicago, IL" so I knew on that plane: I wanted to check out that restaurant on North Ave. Fast forward a week later and I'm back in Chicago. When the end of the week rolled around, I found myself in the restaurant, feeling like a self-fulfilled prophecy. Between two people, we shared a few items; fried pickles, a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, a Pulled Pork Sandwich with slaw, and a quarter pound of brisket which came with pickles & onions. He got a whiskey neat and I got an itty bitty 8 oz Hefeweizen. The staff calls fried orders earlier than anything barbecued, so there's time to fry before slicing the brisket. There's a huuuge selection of sauces to choose from. In the back by the end of the bar, there were vinegars, sweet sauces, spicy sauces, you name it. I brought 5 bottles of sauces to our table (and that wasn't even the whole selection). People who know me can picture a scene at Nando's Peri Peri with the spectrum of sauces, bottles lined in a row at the table from spicy to mild. The sauce Lillie's Q is a similar situation. I want to be able to choose from the library of flavors. The vinegary sauces were good on the fried pickles (like the ENC barbecue sauce) and the thicker more classic bbq sauces (like "Hot Smoky" and just "Smoky") were good on the meats. The pulled pork was a little on the dry side for me. And the Nashville Hot Chicken was decent, but not what I'd come back for. Next time, I'd only get the brisket and the brisket is how their barbecue shines. We peacefully shared 1/4 lb of brisket, which means we really only got 1/8 of a pound and barely two bites. But it was so tender we both knew it was our favorite. It was pretty quiet on a winter Friday night, no wait, a few customers at the bar, and a few couples at tables. It's first come first serve, order at the counter, number on the table. Fast casual. I see they have a happy hour from 4-6:30pm on weekdays and if I ever get to chance to stop-in for HH, or any other meal here, I would order at least a pound of brisket all to myself. read more

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Inside a beer hall on Ashland. Cool setting with nice outdoor seating area. Had a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Hard Seltzer in the dining room and brought home some ribs and a sausage. Everything was great and the pickle slaw on the Hot Chicken Sandwich was different and really nice. Service was quick and ordering was easy. read more

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Best potato ever！！Very crispy outside. BBQ itself is not so good compared with Texas. read more

Do yourself a favor and get the smoke wings in Nashville hot flavor. You will. It regrets it. Best smoked wings in the city. As good if not better than Nashville. read more

Lillie's Q - Smoked Chicken Wings Shack Chicken Sandwich Baby Back Ribs Classic Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is solely based off of the Mac N' Cheetos because hot damn that was absolutely amazing. We ordered two portions and loved what the hot cheetos brought to the mac and cheese. Looking forward to trying more of their other stuff! read more

Lillie's Q - Mac N Cheetos - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Found this place after leaving Altitude Trampoline Park. The space is spacious, very nice and clean. After all the bouncing around we were a bit discombobulated so figuring out the flow was a bit off but the host Davis was so helpful and PATIENT! He helped explain the beer wall, the beer card and how to order! The food hit the spot and was delicious. Brisket fries - lots of toppings but not soggy. perfect kick of spice without being overpowering. Mac n cheese - saucy but it had a great smoky flavor. Baked beans - a bit runny but lots of flavor Brisket - very tender and had a great rub Tri tip - juicy, good flavor and a great portion for sharing hot link - so good! Juicy and great flavor Pimento sausage - ahmazing! Loved it! The guys loved the beer, they had a summer blend. Cant wait to come back! read more

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This place has been on my to-try list for a while, so I was pretty excited when I saw they were doing delivery! I've heard about their various bbq sauces before, and I'd been craving chicken tenders for a while, so when I saw them on their menu, I knew it was time! I ordered the chicken tenders with the tender sauce, a side of their gold sauce, and a 4-pack of local beer. It was all really fantastic! The chicken tasted very fresh, and the breading was super crispy and it was good amount of chicken given. I wasn't crazy about the tender sauce but I LOVED their gold sauce! I literally went to my grocery store and bought a bottle - it's their Carolina mustard BBQ and it's so tart and smoky and unlike anything else I've had before. I highly recommend it if that sounds good to you. As a note, it costs $1 to get a small amount of a sauce added to your order which is wild considering you can get an entire bottle for $7. So it might be more cost effective to buy the bottle if you think you'll enjoy the sauce as opposed to getting a side of it. I'd also highly recommend the brew I got - Sunday Night Couch Cuddles by Bold Dog Beer Co. It's super drinkable and paired super well with the food. They had lots of interesting options to check out. Personally I enjoyed what I got from here - it's nothing groundbreaking but it's good food and great BBQ sauces. read more

Lillie's Q - Beer available for delivery! So good! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lillie's Q, huh? For years I've been saying Lillie Q's and not a single friend corrected me. LOL. .. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. The Smoked Wings, Pimento Cheese Hush Puppies and Banana Pudding stood out. The ribs were a little dry, but had a nice rub. I can definitely see the potential in Lillie Q's being a top 5 BBQ pit in Chicago. As with many BBQ joints, they'll have to work on consistency. I appreciated the pulled pork not being overwhelmed with spices. BBQ purist want diners to taste the meat, instead of the pork simply being a vehicle to carry the dry rub. Lillie's Q nailed highlighting the natural pork flavor. We all have a list of foods we hated as kids, but later grew to like as adults. Some things like beets will forever be despised be me. Pimento cheese on the other hand has grown on me. If you've always been a fan, check these puppies out. Great flavor, texture and the Comeback sauce ties it all together. Now for the banana pudding. .. I've only had once, but I think this is the best version not made at home. It's light, not too sweet and kinda reminds me of a whipped mousse. Much much better than the version at Magnolia Bakery so many people seem to like. If Lillie's can iron out the consistency issue with the meats I'll be willing to give a firmer recommendation. Right now they're 3.5, but I rounded up for great service. read more

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It is a very beautiful place and the service is what makes others fun and if they have the chance to visit I recommend it to them, it is a beautiful and fun experience to others. A read more

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Order the brisket now and thank me later, so good! The atmosphere is rustic and cute but casual. The staff was very friend and helpful. Not sure if it was the owner but was asked how everything was several times. You can tell they really want you to love your experience. I ordered the brisket with baked beans. The beans were a little spicy but I'm a baby when it comes to spices. This brisket was so tender and flavorful! The 1/2 lb was definitely filling. They had a great selection of bbq sauces, that were excellent. We also had the fried pickles for an appetizer and they were brought out hot! Everything was delicious, service was quick we had our food less than 10 minutes of arriving. We will be coming back! read more

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I absolutely hate to post a negative review like this but I can only hope this gets the attention of ownership. I visited this restaurant back in January this year and it was legit amazing. Everything from the customer service to the food and drinks were great. I left that day thinking I couldn't wait to go back again! I visited for a second time recently and was left absolutely speechless. The restaurant recently closed for renovations so I can understand there might be some growing pains due to that but let's about the change in menu and quality of food. The menu appeared to be cut almost in half in comparison to last time. They used to offer an amazing PO-Boy and other items, this is off the menu now. They had this amazing chicken sandwich.... well, that's gone too! Being confused and annoyed with the lack of items on the menu now, I tried something new. Well..... what a waste of time and most importantly $. This place used to be a "normal" restaurant and now it's more like a "fast casual" restaurant which is AWFUL for meat. The meat just sits there and dries out. The tri-tip I had was cut WAY too think and it was severed luke warm. Who wants stale meat? I took the meat home and gave it to the dog. Atleast the dog seemed to enjoy it. In addition to the disappointing meat, I also ordered Mac and Cheese. This was a complete JOKE. It was served in a tiny metal sauce cup. What happened to the nice cast iron skillets it used to be served on? I got a tiny portion of Mac and cheese, meat I couldn't eat and a drink for $28! While some of you might be thinking "well drinks are expensive", let me explain the size of this drink. The hurricane I ordered was no larger than 6 ounces. It was served in a TINY mason jar. Why not the normal size you guys used to use? This place went from awesome to a nightmare! Stay away and go to another bbq place! I hope this renovation was worth the cost of serving crappy food and tiny drinks. WAKE UP MANAGEMENT! Your old way was fine..... your going to lose a lot of customers with your new business model of low quality, small portions and high cost. read more

Lillie's Q - WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH THIS TINY ASS CUP? - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As an update, I can no longer endorse the fried pickles. On our first visit, the fried pickles were amazing - double fried and pure perfection. Today, they are wayyyy less battered and are very average. BRING BACK THAT THICK DOUBLE FRY?! read more

I wanted to come try Lillie's Q Barbeque for my birthday. I am sure glad I did! I am a huge fan of Barbeque and this restaurant in Wicker Park sure fulfilled my craving for ribs. The ordering system is set up similar to a Panera type restaurant. You order at a register and then they give you a ticket number to put on your table. My food and most everybody else received their food right after ordering while still standing up. The ribs are cooked in advance and sitting in a warmer so they weren't piping hot but they were over the top yummy. They had an array of Barbeque sauces to choose from and bring back to the table. However, I always say that if you need extra sauce the ribs weren't smoked properly. For Lillie's Q I didn't once put any of the additional Barbeque sauce on my ribs. They had almost a carmalized bbq type glaze on them. In terms of size, I ordered the Mac n cheese and the potato salad. The Mac n cheese was pretty standard, nothing too amazing but the potato salad was top notch! I'd almost come back just for the potato salad. I will for sure be coming back to Lillie's for another slab a ribs soon. read more

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This is about the one in Wheeling. I so wanted to write something nice since I've ben visiting them since my nice review of the one shuttered one on North Av. I've gone 3 times to the Wheeling location. and ordered their French fries with brisket on it. The first time, the brisket was tender and juicy chunks and shavings. The second time, I took a friend to show it off and was embarrassed. The brisket was dry shavings. I know and love burnt ends and these were not those. The last time that I went, last week, the brisket on the fries was what? Dried up dust? The trend is not their friend. On the other hand, it can't get much worse because it was so over salted that it was almost inedible. read more

I didn't love Lillie Qs. I got the brisket and my sister had the ribs. I thought the meet was a bit tough and dry. It could've used more flavor. The Mac n cheese was good but I didn't care for the collard greens. Also- this place was full of families with you kids. If you're a parent, this place is suited for families. But my sister and I were looking for a place that didn't have 2 year olds running around constantly and pulling chairs over. read more

Lillie's Q - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been to Lillie's Q over 15 times in the last 4 years, so I have really tried a huge variety of their menu items. Food: The sauces, mac n cheese, sandwiches, wings, and ribs are pretty safe options. Beef brisket has disappeared from their menu recently. The cornbread has also disappeared. Cornbread seems like a staple at a BBQ restaurant, so I don't know why they have removed that item. I used to rave to people about how good the Nashville fried chicken was, but I won't be bragging anymore. During my most recent visit, I immediately noticed how different the Nashville fried chicken looked compared to other times I've had it. I even questioned the waiter directly if they had made a mistake in the kitchen and given me regular fried chicken. I tasted a small piece and immediately knew something was off. The breading was peppery and strange tasting to me. It actually reminded me of cheap fast food fried chicken. The manager explained to me that they had actually changed the batter recipe for the Nashville Fried Chicken. I was thankful that they removed this item from my bill. I really hope they change the recipe back to the old delicious one. Service: Service is always a hit or miss. You can come on a busy night and get food fairly quickly or come on an empty afternoon where the service is slow and non-attentive. read more

I went to Lillie's Q last night on my friend's request and I'm so glad he requested me to join him! It was soooo tasty and the service was great. We scored an awesome meter parking spot right in front (score!) and only had to wait 5 minutes for a table without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday night (score two!). I ended up getting a diet coke which was served in a mason jar hehe I liked that and a mac & cheese with pulled chicken in it. I tried to get bacon in it but sadly got denied as they only had enough for toppings not as a main ingredient in the mac & cheese. I'm so glad I got the pulled chicken in it though! IT WAS AMAZING! Mac & cheese was flavorful and the chicken was so moist in big pulled chunks throughout. I tried all 5 of the sauces on little sections of my mac & cheese, finally deciding the Smoky was the bomb diggy and putting that over my remaining nomz. It was so tasty! Please note, for $13 the portion is not nearly as big as some other places. Nonetheless, I wouldn't hesitate to get it again. I will absolutely be back and want to try other things on the menu like the pulled pork! Looked delicious! I saw they will do a pig roast for you for $325 for 8 people! Note.To.Self. That sounds amazing! read more

Lillie's Q - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was delicious! A great stop for bbq. A relatively small dining room so I would highly suggest making a reservation. They have great sauces at each table to use on your meat. My favorites were the smoky and the Carolina sauce. Price range for dinner is $10-25. The maceroni and cheese is one of the best I've had. It is baked and creamy with bread crumbs on top. read more

Lillie's Q - Pulled pork (1/2 lb) and maceroni and cheese $16 delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What I would come back for: THE FRIED CHICKEN! My, oh my, that is how it's done. The chicken is smoked, then battered and fried. And speaking of that batter, it is light, crispy, and not too oily. Swoon! Extra points for LQ bc you get your own personal honey pot (and fancy honeycomb stick thingy for dipping into the pot) with the entree. The pot's just not filled very much with honey. The fried pickles were also a highlight, and I'm not crazy about pickles. Try the plethora of sauces. The ivory (mayo based) is tasty, and I liked the smokey. Socks remained unrocked by the tri tip, hot link, and pulled pork, though if I had to choose, the pork was the winner. Cornbread, pimiento cheese appetizer, and collard greens were alright. read more

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Nothing special, over priced. The chicken sandwich was 80% breading and lacked flavor. The hot links weren't cut in pieces which every bbq joint does. Brisket was dry. The sauces come in small packets, so not home made? Pass. read more

I'm from Chicago but for the last year or so I've been living in the South where I've sampled some pretty good BBQ. I came up to visit just to find that BBQ in Chicago has blown up with it seemingly everywhere. I did hear though that Lillie's Q was probably one of the top three places he'd been to for BBQ. I have to say that it was all right. There are people that swear by Smoque and I just found that to be 'eh.' So, maybe it's me. I came here for lunch with my sister and it was pretty empty but it was also Monday. We got to sit wherever and our server came up to us and gave us the run through: everything's a la carte, all the meat is smoked. I thought it was a little extraneous, especially since I had time to peruse the menu beforehand and I put that together. We started with the pork rinds because my sister loves pork way more than I do and I wanted to try their version of fried pickles. The rinds came in a little cast iron pot/plate and it was still crackling and occasionally it would pop in my mouth too like a bacony/spicy pop rock. Awesome! The pickles? Huge slices, that you could tell were made in house and not from some jar of pickle chips. Requisite ranch dressing good. My sister got the Lillie's Q brew that Metropolitan made and I got the Boulevard Rye on Rye, in just an 8 oz glass but totally justified since it's a high gravity beer. I got the pulled pork while my sister got the tri-tip which was their analogue of brisket. I had an earlier bad experience with brisket at another BBQ spot in the Gold Coast but the tri-tip here was tender and flavorful. The pork I got was also good without a lot of sauce. My favorite being the Carolina-I thought the vinegar sauce was just all right, and the smokey and hot smokey too sweet. We both got two sides, with the grits being creamy and excellent, the slaw being bland and regrettable. My sister's mac and cheese was a solid outing and her green beans bright, crisp and had plenty of bacon. However, with everything being a la carte it's really pricey and I don't think it's worth the price. I mean, charging for a side of slaw at a barbecue place? That's a little excessive. read more

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Pros: -The service is amazing -The ribs are incredible (better than Smoque, better than Kansas City) -The banana pudding is to die for -the berry beer was interesting and delicious Cons: -The tips and pulled pork are mediocre -Mac n' cheese wasn't worth the extra $2 read more

Lillie's Q - Banana pudding that is incredible - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered delivery and was not very pleased unfortunately. The portion sizes are much smaller than other bbq takeouts we usually order while the prices are high. We got the smoked chicken wings with buffalo sauce ($13) and they were too salty and some were a bit dry. The brisket was pretty good ($16 for 1/2 lb). The potato salad was just okay. Sauces were decent, there's plenty to choose from, including white bbq sauce. read more

Lillie's Q - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had the pleasure of checking this BBQ spot while in Chicago. I am truly obsessed with BBQ, but I came here for the Mac and cheese. It was listed as top 10 in Chicago and I was sold on the description ( can't remember the description tho ). So we did not order any BBQ we ordered hot wings and Nashville chicken with Mac and cheese. We started out with the wings and they were great. I absolutely loved the hot sauce as well as their line of homemade sauces at the table. Some of the best BBQ sauces I've had in a while and the bottles are a classic shaped old school bottle. Next came the Nashville chicken and Mac and cheese. They Nashville chicken was good, but I've eaten so much Nashville chicken that I'm super critical. So it was def good, better than many, but not my favorite. However, the Mac and cheese was the best I've had in 2018, maybe top 5 I've ever had. Whatever cheeses are used created a fusion of flavor that really has me wanting more. Highly highly recommend you grab the Mac as your side, maybe even get it as a main with meat in top! I didn't not try any of the BBQ meats, but they sounded phenomenal. I gave a four star review, but next time I come I will try the meats and hopefully that will make me change my review to a 5 star! Very good food and really dope interior... and you can't go wrong with any of their sauces! read more

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More a 3.5 rating than anything. The service was the best part by far. Our server was super attentive and made the meal enjoyable for us. He was also willing to answer our questions. We started with an order of the fried pickles. They were delicious! Fried perfectly and huge portions - served with a side of ranch dressing. They came out piping hot and there were enough for each of us to have two slices. Following the pickles, we ordered the pulled pork nachos, a lb of smoked sausage, basket of fries, and an order of collard greens. The pulled pork nachos were small, like really small. The smoked sausage was good, full of flavor, but the outside was a little tough. The fries and collard greens were average, both had an alright flavor, but they were small portions and needed a little salt to bring out the full flavor within the dish. I don't know if the meal was poor because we came in later on a Monday night or if we just ordered badly, but the meal just left me underwhelmed. read more

Conveniently located bbq in wicker park! The bbq is solid, the fried chicken sandwich is HOT, and the staff is oh so friendly. Food: this is a order/pay at the counter and your food will be brought to the table type of place. I opted to try the bbq meats which can be ordered in increments of 1/4 lb. I ordered 1/4 lb of brisket, 1/4lb of pork ribs, and a side of coleslaw. It was ALOT of food. I basically stuffed myself to finish it but I think the average male would be pleasantly full from this meal, at a price of ~17. The brisket was my favorite of the two since it was so tender and paired with nice layers of fat. I felt like the pork rib was ok and would rather have had more brisket instead. I also enjoyed the wide variety of bbq sauces that they had. You definitely don't need it but I follow the "more sauce the better" policy. My friend got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and from trying one bite, I will say it is HOT. I had to drink water and eat coleslaw to relinquish the heat, and my spice tolerance is that of hot Cheetos. Parking: street parking in wicker. Free on sundays. Free on certain streets like wood. Overall: it's a solid bbq joint in wicker park that I would come back to for the brisket! read more

Lillie's Q - Brisket, pork rib, and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice staff, but the food is just ok. Doesn't have that smoke taste. They wayyyyyy over price for beer. A 16oz beer was $12 bucks. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

This was probably the best ribs in my eyes. But recently they changed to counter service, okay no big

Service was great with a lovely waitress who provided loads of useful information regarding the menu. Their tap list is extensive and even includes sweetwater (though I suppose everyone does now), which I appreciate as a native atlantan. The BBQ was certainly delicious, thankfully with a number of delectable sauces rooted in North Carolina style BBQ ranging from west to eastern North Carolina style bbq sauces. Quite pricey for Chicago and kind of a buzz kill that you only get 1 side for the price. The meat weights are somewhat rigid as well. Not easy to sample various meats. read more

Lillie's Q - 1/2 lb Pulled pork and mac & cheese side. Delicious, but a bit pricey. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: Nashville chicken sandwich was moist, but had little spice or flavor, except for it being excessively salty. Also, I asked to have no mayo on my sandwich, and the checkout person, said, "everything but mayo". I said I don't want the slaw if it has mayo, and he says, "just a little bit". If I eat raw egg, then I become very ill. No mayo means no mayo. Mac and cheese was good, but way too salty again. I guess the over-salted food translates to more beer sales. Drank water, as no sodas are offered. Again, I assume it is to sell more beer. Service: They use the food hall concept with a card that is tied to your credit card. There is contact tracing by sharing your phone number, as well. This is a bit invasive, for my preference, and it is too much process to just get lunch. Lastly, I waited for my meal in a socially distanced area in the middle of the restaurant. I was asked by a busybody manager to stand near the window, since they couldn't have people in the restaurant. I was waiting for my food. Also, if they are worried about passing ordinance, they shouldn't have had people eating inside the restaurant about 6 feet inside the window. Overall, in my experience, Lillie's Q has mediocre food made almost inedible with salt, and poor, tedious, biased service. read more

They have great BBQ options. Nice flavors and easy ambiance. The place is great for families with kids as well which gives it neighborhood restaurant feel. Their Mac n Cheese side is yumm and so does cole slaw. This time we tried Nashville chicken sandwich, it was very flavorful, hot and smoky. They have good drinks selection as well - with good selection on draft. I would certainly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I regret having to say this, but Lillie's Q isn't very good anymore. Somehow everything keeps getting smaller and more expensive. Maybe it's not fair I didn't write them this review when they were 5 stars good, but I never thought it would end up like this. Come back Lillie's Q... read more