Fast-casual barbeque restaurant serving authentic comfort food. Serves award-winning BBQ, huge sandwiches, homemade sides, fresh salads, and incredible desserts. All meats—beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis-cut ribs, Amish chickens, turkey breast, and special-recipe sausage—are smoked on site, and all sides and desserts are made fresh daily in the restaurant. Caters thousands of events every year, of all sizes and styles: everything from formal weddings and backyard graduation parties to company picnics and family reunions. Great for lunch, dinner, dine-in, or carryout. Supports teammates and communities alike; prioritizes giving back to local charities and non-profits.
Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings. Based on 677 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1034 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 869-1313
Website:
Hours
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
K C
Incredibly clean and smells amazing! Although it’s a chain barbecue joint, it is always delicious and consistent. The employees do a good job at only serving high quality food. I did think the portions were a tad small but it was tasty.
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Iris Rico
Nice location. I REALLY wish their brisket was nice and moist since it is my favorite but unfortunately it’s been dry all 3 times. So definitely recommend something else on the menu. Good lemonade and iced tea. Friendly staff.
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J B
Smells galore when you walk in, but that’s about it! Brisket was cut with grain and tough! Chicken was dry and the beans looked like they were from yesterday. However the frys were great!
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Melissa Surges
Consistently amazing BBQ. Great portion sizes. The only potato salad I have ever liked.
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Jason Dove
I was pleasantly surprised with this one. The brisket melts in the mouth. The green beans are a great complement. And the hush puppies were better than I expected, moist inside with a crunchy outer crust.
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Jerry Ding (DingFam)
We wanted to try City Barbeque as we had just seen it driving by. We tried it for the first time and it was okay. They have several text coupons that are available and we got the Judges Sampler to share. Overall, I thought the food was on the dry side and did not prefer the flavors. There was a steady flow of customers, so overall I think people enjoyed it. I just prefer a more juicy BBQ personally.
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Victoria Segreti
UPDATE 07/11/23: I would like to revise my review to say that City BBQ has gone above and beyond to make this mishap right!
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George
Over priced, dry. Not good. $20 for a brisket sandwich with 4 thin slices of dry tough brisket, fries so salty they were unable to be eaten and a drink. Kinda crazy that they don’t offer a meal with a side that’s under $20. Not worth it, many other places with better quality and options.
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Nefthy Bobadilla
This place just works.
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Your Business Is Awesome
It’s been a while since I’ve been to this location, but it’s still amazing. I actually had the ribs for the first time and they were great. I usually get the pulled pork which is also good. Overall I’d recommend a good BBQ place with the family. It was quiet and clean at the time we went. Great job to the cook and the workers keeping the place running. Give everyone a raise!
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