Reviews for Blackwood BBQ - Illinois Center in Chicago, IL
Sorry to say the brisket was very dry. The burnt ends where old and drowning in the sauce. Not good at all.
Manager Dominic very very rude and unprofessional. The burn ends were old my food platter was very old. My Mac and cheese taste... like set out all night Dave Read more
They have lean, fatty and in between options for the meat. I had the beef brisket, it was in between with Chicago style sauce... and a side of coleslaw. It was so delicious and filling. I'm definitely gonna have that again the next time and highly recommendit. Read more
Pretty cool place, basically BBQ version of Chipotle. Line was 10-15 people deep but moved quickly. The burnt ends had great... flavor but we're a little dry. The employees were very friendly and quick. I would recommend! Read more
Salt of the Earth The Five Star Phenomenon on this place can be explained by comparative locationing. This BBQ shack is... adjoined by McDonalds, a Burrito Joint, Cosi, and a Deli, given it a sort of "Superior by Association" quality. In reality, theBrisket is over salted, the slaw is a vinegary overkill, and the pickles have a kick that shouldn't hit so hard. It's a fine hotmeal but not the Best BBQ in Chicago. All 6 sauces are the wrong consistency as they try to take on multiple's regionalitiesspecialties, they don't even "nail" Chicago BBQ Sauce. You will most likely spill one of these soupy consistency dippers on yourchest on your way to your mouth. This Lunch Spot is the Benihana of the cafeteria style dining environment it lives in but theChipotle of Barbecue as far as Chicago is concerned. There should be a larger point deduction based on the lack of bathrooms andstaff suggestion to "buy something at McDonald's and use theirs." If you work in the building, befriend the staff for a fewextra ounces of meat at lunchtime, if you're a tourist pick a BBQ Spot with its own door, you'll thank me in the morning. Read more
Delicious brisket topped with their Chicago style sauce, and a side of 3 cheese mac'. Great food at an affordable price and... friendly staff. Too bad I don't live in Chicago... Read more
Stopped here for breakfast on opening day of the new location. Had one of the breakfast sandwiches and loved it. The staff was... friendly and suggested which BBQ they felt would best go for breakfast and the cashier had a smile for every customer that wentby. The food was fantastic and while I ended up eating it with a knife and fork from being a little messy, my taste buds had 0complaints. I'm so glad we have a new breakfast/lunch spot in the building that isn't pure fast food AND is at a good pricepoint for both! Read more
Since it's the best brisket I've ever had!