Pork Shoppe, American BBQ, offers smoked and hand-pulled local pork, beef, and chicken. The limited menu consists of no-nonsense barbeque staples, including baby back ribs and Texas brisket, and simple sides like coleslaw, potato salad, and sweet and spicy cornbread. Pork Shoppe also offers a selection of beers and bourbon. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed on Mondays.
Pork Shoppe
2755 W Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
773-961-7654
porkshoppechicago.com
Cooper's offers an extensive menu from pizza and calzones to small plates and soups. The Cooper's Barbeque section features pulled pork, seared half chicken, hickory-smoked baby back ribs, among other selections. The restaurant also offers an extensive beer list in addition to cocktails and wine. Cooper's is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to "close," Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday from noon to 2:00 a.m., and Sunday from noon to midnight.
Cooper's
1232 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
773-929-2667
cooperschicago.com
Sheffield's Chicago BBQ, just a few blocks from Belmont in Lakeview, offers an extensive barbeque menu including buffalo wings, smoked-sausage platter, barbeque ribs, chili, and beef brisket. The restaurant offers classic sides such as coleslaw and collard greens. Sheffield's also boasts an extensive craft-brewed beer list. Sheffield's opens daily at 11:30 a.m. and serves a full menu until midnight Monday through Thursday, 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 p.m. Sunday.
Sheffield's Chicago BBQ
3258 N. Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773-281-4989
sheffieldschicago.com
Risque Cafe, located a few blocks from Belmont, smokes its barbeque meats in-house in bourbon barrels. The restaurant offers typical barbeque fare from pulled pork to ribs, along with wings, fried green tomatoes, and meat-scrap chili pie. Risque Cafe claims the largest American craft beer list and offers an extensive selection of bourbon and whisky. The restaurant features rock 'n' roll every night, with live acts on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Risque Cafe
3419 N Clark
Chicago, IL 60657
773-525-7711
risquechicago.com
