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Lillie's Q

Lillie's Q

BBQ Joint$$$$
Bucktown, Chicago
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Lillie's Q
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  • Stars
    Ranked #1 for fried pickles in Chicago
  • Stars
    The experts at Time Out Chicago and Eater recommend this place
    • Time Out Chicago
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    Becky
    "the carolina + smoky sauces are amazing and drool-inducing."(5 Tips)
    Jeff P.
    "Best BBQ in Chicago- Carolina style"(4 Tips)
    Aaron K.
    "Try the Fried Pickles - Some of the best fried pickles around."(14 Tips)
    Brett L.
    "Pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fires and greens, so good!!!"(7 Tips)
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  • Drew B.
    Drew BlackJuly 13, 2011
    Pulled pork is AMAZING!!
  • Michael J.
    Michael JonesJuly 2, 2011
    Sauces are amazing - CAROLINA & IVORY!
  • Ashlee E.
    Ashlee ElledgeAugust 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    They don't do take out or have menus to go... It's called restaurant depo, go buy some boxes.
  • Elisa
    ElisaDecember 29, 2011
    So many sauces, so little time. I guess I have to go again.
  • Beth G.
    Beth GAugust 10, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go for the tri-tip, very tender
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
    Fried Pickles
  • Shannon J.
    Shannon JeropkeJuly 15, 2013
    No miles on Monday's
  • Eric P.
    Eric PradoNovember 24, 2010
    Lillie Q's brew beer is terrific!
  • LA D.
    LA DJuly 16, 2012
    horrible horrible service! the entire staff is beyond rude, beyond pretentious, and of no help whatsoever when asked a question. we will never go back.
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingJanuary 8, 2011
    Try the Lagunitas Brown Shugga
  • Leslie C.
    Leslie CervantesApril 30, 2011
    Moonshine and sweet tea!!
  • Samantha A.heart icon on user image
    Samantha A.May 10, 2014
    Decent meat, slow service, cold food.
  • Ryan P.
    Ryan PaveyMarch 9, 2019
    Not table service anymore. Didn’t really work. Felt weird tipping 20% for no service
  • Lizette P.
    Lizette P.August 22, 2011
    IPA's $6 for half the regular 16 oz. Rip off?
  • Tom K.
    Tom K.September 11, 2010
    Gotta try the fried pickles!!!
  • Roy T.
    Roy TorresJanuary 30, 2011
    Stay with the appetizers. The entrees are disappointing.
  • Kirstjen L.
    Kirstjen LorenzJuly 31, 2011
    poor service, so-so food. Certainly not in competition to be the best BBQ in Chicago. Not even average.
  • Nick T.
    Nick TimminsSeptember 4, 2011
    The hostess sucks.
  • Kristin
    KristinMay 24, 2012
    Worst service EVER.
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Lillie's Q
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave)
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
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(773) 772-5500
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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