County Barbeque - Chicago
County Barbeque
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The place from Chicago offers 111 different dishes and drinks on the menu for an average price of $7.9.
Located on West Taylor Street just east of the University of Illinois at Chicago, County offers a variety of delicious smoked meats and more. Owned by David Morton and chef Michael Kornick, this barbecue spot boasts a colorful plaid facade and a laid-back atmosphere. It's a convenient spot for students to meet up for lunch or dinner, with dishes created by chefs Britt Arlen and Erick Williams, including hot links, brisket, and St. Louis spare ribs. County also has a selection of sides, sandwiches, salads, and desserts to choose from. In addition to being awarded a Bib Gourmand Destination by Michelin Travel and Lifestyle from 2014-2016, County has been featured on WTTW's Check Please! television show. The restaurant offers a full bar with a variety of beer, bourbon, and cocktails, as well as delivery and catering services.
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Located in a cozy setting, this restaurant offers a mixed bag of experiences. While the atmosphere is inviting and the service friendly, the food receives varied feedback. Diners praise the flavorful, tender BBQ and standout items like maple bacon and ribs, but many express disappointment over the increasingly high prices and inconsistent quality. Portions often don’t justify the cost, leading some to seek alternatives. Despite past critiques, several patrons remain hopeful for a return, eager to explore more of the menu, particularly during peak hours. Overall, while the BBQ shines, it’s overshadowed by customer service and pricing concerns.
I will say that the service is good and friendly, but the food is not for me. First things first, I'm a non pork eater, so maybe I missed the best. The brisket was really fatty and the bbq sauce was ok. I was super hyped to try the mustard bbq sauce, but it was non appetizing to me. I'm glad I tried it because I was super curious, but it's likely I won't return. Still try it for yourself.
The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. The maple bacon melts in your mouth. Loved the corn pudding. The rib tips were delicious. Best to eat at the restaurant so the food is sizzling right out of the kitchen. Staff was super friendly. Restaurant had a cozy, rustic vibe. Highly recommend!
We ordered via third party app and we 're a bit hesitant because of prices being on the higher side. The food was pretty tasty brisket, pulled pork, maple bacon, hush puppies, and Mac)Bacon was AMAZING! Mac was just "meh "Other food was pretty good definitely worth a try. BUT THE ONLY thing i will say is that the prices don 't make sense. I paid almost 19 bucks for about 5 pieces of brisket. That pretty much is true for all items ordered, tasty but the prices are way to high for the quantity.
Pulled pork sandwich, corn pudding, Mac n cheese. The sandwich was good, could do without the Mac and cheese, and really enjoyed the corn pudding. The portions are large, not sure if it’s worth the price though. $25 just for a sandwich and side? Ouch!
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Fifth ColumnPlantation rum; cinnamon syrup; cocchi americano; muddled orange
$9.7
Mighty Smoked PinesVida mezcal; cinnamon syrup; pineapple syrup; lemon
$9.7
Cornbread MoonBuffalo trace; blis maple syrup; lemon
$9.7Bar Bites
Smoked Pork PuppiesSmoked pork aged cheddar; lemon aioli
$5.8From The Ole Hickory Smoker
Chicago Rib Tips, 1A tradition for almost a century white bread upon request
$13.6
Texas Brisket, 1/2$13.6
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