Bear Down Barbecue Catering Co.

First time order. Was ok with the $100 for dinner and the one hour wait to pick up, but to get a call 35 min into said wait and to be told they are cancelling our order!?!!?! No. I understand things happen, but there was no apology, no offer to change the order to something else, no ask if there is something, anything that they could do, just so is this your order? Sorry but we have to cancel it, take care Then to scramble to get alternate dinner plans last min!! Thankfully we actually found another BBQ place in the area that had the same order ready in less time and for a cheaper price. Needless to say, will not try here again. Experience matters as much as the product

Phenomenal experience the staff was very personable and everything was amazing. I went back and ordered everything for catering for my son's birthday party. 100% recommend this place without it out.

Best smoked meat around. The meat was tender and smoked to perfection. The guy at the front who took my order was polite and extremely nice.

Found this place on google. Seeing that I've lived in Dallas Texas for 10 years and have ate some of the most well respected places not only in Texas (Franklin's, Hutchins, Snows and Terry Blacks ect... but from Memphis to Kansas City and on and on. Not wanting to Bash a Black owned business but. Sorry no pics. I've been to Chicago several times as My Wife is from here. Never tried Chicago BBQ but wanted to give it a fair chance. She ordered a reg rib tip and I ordered ribs and brisket w/ fries. The ribs were like baby back ribs that he cut down the middle. So one ribs was 2. The meat was dry and crunchy almost fried. The rib tips were just as dry and sliced paper thin. I knew I was in trouble when the season was on the outside of the ribs. Definitely would give it a 1 out of 10. I ate one rib and trashed the rest. The brisket had absolutely no smoke and seemed to be streamed or boiled but not smoked. No flavor, no season and the fat on the slice wasn't even rendered (Try injecting the brisket . I spent 52.00 and all I can say is at least the fries were good and the drinks we had was cold. If you've had real BBQ from anywhere in America stay clear from here. I recommend the owner go out of state and get help on how cook BBQ. I can't believe he's been in business that long......By far the worst food I've ever had in Chicago. Not even close.

Great food!!! Reasonable prices!!! The chicken tips, coleslaw and cowboy beans were excellent!!! Will definitely be my go to place for chicken tips!!! I highly recommend, if you’re looking for great bbq!!! You will not be disappointed!!!