Aron “DJ A-Wik” Wickart
Probably one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with an owner. Very rude and disrespectful. Several customers walked out while we were there taking care of an issue. We placed an order for delivery on their website and paid an extra 10% to have it delivered. I called to verify the delivery and they said we don’t deliver. That’s something new. We’re going to try out in the future and then proceeded just to cancel my order and told me that they were not open at the time. I set my delivery for anyways. The guy must be a Packers fan because a bears fan would never treat people like that. Shame on him. Please do not support this business.!
… moreJen Smith
Extremely dissapointed. Chicken was dry. Brisket was overly salty. Sold out of most side dishes and all desserts. Fries were cooked in old dirty oil…the taste was awful. This was during lunch with absolutely zero customers. It would do the business owners some good to seriously consider downsizing their menu to be able to offer what they are advertising. I really, really wanted to like this place.
… moreDon Watson
Arrived there around 3:45pm and they were already sold out of just about everything. Ordered the brisket thinking it would be a sandwich but what I got was one small slab of meat with a huge fat cap. Cost me $22 for that, a regular order of fries, and a can of pop. If you want extra sauce they charge for that too. Waited all day for this, skipped lunch in anticipation, and left still hungry. Would not recommend and will not revisit
… moreChelle Belle
An hour and a half wait for a call-in order is completely unacceptable. When the food finally arrived, the portion sizes were nowhere near worth the price. The mac and cheese wasn’t creamy at all, and the BBQ sauce was extremely mediocre for a house sauce. It honestly tasted like it came straight out of a bottle. This meal was not worth the $60 I spent. Overall, a very disappointing experience, and I won’t be returning.
… moreJennifer Casey
Food was delicious! Had to wait 15 minutes longer than was originally told but so worth the wait!! Amazing brisket! Service was great! Looking forward to going back soon!
… moreDemetrius Nolan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hidden Gem Alert!
You’d never guess from the outside that this little BBQ spot tucked in a strip mall serves some of the best barbecue around. The moment you walk in, the smell of smoked meats hits you—and you know you’re in for something special.
The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the ribs had the perfect balance of smoke and sauce, and the sides tasted homemade with real love (special shoutout to the mac and cheese and baked beans). The staff was friendly and made us feel right at home.
If you’re looking for real BBQ without the big chain vibe, this is the place. A true hidden gem worth finding!
… moreCharlotte Duria
First time here so I started with the lunch special rib tip fries and Pepsi. Nicely seasoned with my sauce on the side. Fries wasn’t good due to the fact they weren’t done.
We try again w/o fries.
… moreLarry Drane
Ordering the food was the worst experience I have had in a long time! The guy didn’t know his own menu that was numbered with the name of the food next too the number anyway the rib tips were fatty with hardly no barbeque sauce, cold slaw was terrible and the bananas in the banana pudding was slimy I ordered baked beans but ddid not get them the whole meal tore my stomach up in the bathroom for 2 hours! Will not be returning too Bear Down wasted 43 dollars and some change! Terrible food dosen’t look like it is in there pictures on there site.
… moreTechniCalities of the people
Google will not let me put 2 reviews so im updating my old review.
I got my favorites the brisket, the hot links, and the chicken tips. And just tried the Bannas pudding OMG so so good!
I recommend going to there website and order for pickup instead of doors dash pickup they charge and extra $1 or $2 on door dash and the website work great.
I always have a great conversation when im there.
There would be more food in the picture but I ate some before I got the picture
… morekacper123ful
Family owned restaurant
Owner is putting heart in to his meals
High quality meat cooked to perfection makes this food delicious!!
Ribs and brisket are outstanding meat separate from the bone with single touch of finger
Every time I’m here I can’t stop eating it’s that good
You can’t find better barbecue place in Illinois then this !!
Highly Recommended
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