Blackwood BBQ - Adams Street

Name: Blackwood BBQ - Adams Street
Address: 211 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606, Chicago, IL, 60606.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-487-4817

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Chicago, IL·Downtown & River North

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About

Blackwood BBQ - Adams Street — an american spot in Loop. Order the Bbq. Jacki Meiresonne: "The corn is delicious -- little spicy and creamy, but not caked in cream"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

4.9

👥Service

4.4

✨Ambiance

3.7

💬Sentiment

4.2

Part time Reviewer

249 reviews

Highlights

CozyQuick BiteGreat ValueFast ServiceNeighborhood Institution

Must Try

Bbq

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Great place to get pulled pork bbq in Chicago. They have other meats, but I just wanted the pulled pork.
— Robert

The BBQ was great.
— Chelsea Allen

I went here the other day and got their 12.99 special lunch deal. The worker was super nice and the food was so good.
— Jina Kim

Great place for a fantastic BBQ lunch.
— Jarl Jacobson

Some noted

Gets noisy

Specialties

Location

211 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606

What 40+ diners say about Blackwood BBQ - Adams Street

Blackwood BBQ on Adams (211 W. Adams, Chicago) delivers a strong brisket sandwich: their pasture-raised, hand-trimmed brisket is smoked up to 15 hours and piled high on a buttered brioche bun. Pair it with the Kansas City spicy sauce (a house sauce that adds a good kick) and the combo becomes a standout. Plus, sides like housemade pickles, apple coleslaw, mac & cheese, or baked beans help round out a satisfying meal.

“First off, customer service outstanding.”

First off, customer service outstanding. Greeted by the friendliest staff, have a guest with me from the U.K. had a bit of trouble with her accent and comped our entire meal. 2nd. Everything we had was fire!!!! Brisket amazing, beans phenomenal, and pulled pork next level. Highly recommend

James Franklin

Aug 2025

“I got the tacos, one brisket and one pork, and the side of elotes.”

I got the tacos, one brisket and one pork, and the side of elotes. So good, debated licking the tray to get all that tasty juices. This is the 2nd location of Blackwood bbq I’ve had; quality holds up across locations. Blackwood bbq has yet to disappoint, can’t wait to come back.

Eric Kalchbrenner

Oct 2024

“Visited this place while in Chicago.”

Visited this place while in Chicago. So good. Meat was tender and flavorful. Homemade Mac n cheese pickles and coleslaw.

Heather Kinney

Jul 2023

“Delicious burnt ends sandwich and elote makes a perfect lunch.”

Delicious burnt ends sandwich and elote makes a perfect lunch. Jackfruit is a good BBQ alternative when you're cutting meat from your diet. Quick, classic carve-in-front-of-you counter service makes this a great choice for lunch in the loop.

rob fischer

May 2023

“The brisket sandwich was very good as was the Mac'n Cheese and baked beans.”

The brisket sandwich was very good as was the Mac'n Cheese and baked beans. The staff was also extremely friendly. I see a lot of people in their reviews mention that the prices are high-ish (relative to portion of sides in particular) but, I like that with every meal purchased they provide a school lunch for food insecure children. Would definitely reccomend and come back!

kwj

Apr 2023

“This was delicious food, hands down.”

This was delicious food, hands down. Got two tacos, one chicken, one burnt ends. Awesome mix of MexBBQ for sure. Sides of gruyere mac-n-cheese and brisket beans were just what the doctor ordered. Headed for a nap now.

Nick

Sep 2022

“Brisket was really good especially since they asked what my preference of cut was.”

Brisket was really good especially since they asked what my preference of cut was. The cornbread always pretty spot on too.My only regret was that I got the sweet sauce. It was good but the briskets flavor seemed like it would fit better with a spicer sauce. That being said that was my own choice. Everything they did was great.

Michael Maurakis

Oct 2021

“It was my first time eating here and the beef Brisket was really tender and flavorful even without a sauce.”

It was my first time eating here and the beef Brisket was really tender and flavorful even without a sauce. They have really good options for sauces: I had Chicago (sweet and spicy) and Memphis (sweet). I chose the platter and it comes with a side of pickles and apple coleslaw which is really refreshing and light and compliments the meat well. The place is rustic vibe and very accessible if you work around the west loop area.

East Charmer

Sep 2020

“We see lucky to find this hidden gem in the middle of downtown Chicago.”

We see lucky to find this hidden gem in the middle of downtown Chicago! The staff is friendly and very helpful. The portions they give you are plentiful and delicious. I got the chopped beef brisket and got the Kansas city sauce and my wife got the same with the Chicago style sauce. Juicy doesnt even begin to describe it. The cornbread actually had kernels of corn in them and were sweet, so it went perfectly with the meat. The chili was amazing and had pieces of beef Brisket in it! I'm from Florida and I've never tasted bbq like this down there. Great find and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a chill spot amongst all of the hustle and bustle.

Joseph Williams

Oct 2019

“TEXAN APPROVED! Without a doubt, the best BBQ in Chicago. I moved here from Texas and was dying...”

TEXAN APPROVED! Without a doubt, the best BBQ in Chicago. I moved here from Texas and was dying for some great BBQ. (I actually had friends visiting from Texas bring me brisket on the plane.) There are some okay and some good BBQ places that I've tried in Chicago but Blackwood BBQ reminds me of home. I love just stepping in the doorway and stopping to smell. There is nothing like the smell of great BBQ. Even the sweet tea reminds me of Texas. I do wish they would make brisket and bacon breakfast tacos. The BBQ is great and the employees are super friendly too. I hope to see everyone here every Friday at lunch. If you're visiting from out of town, come to Blackwood BBQ and you're home.

Part time Reviewer

Aug 2019

“The food I had - elotes, mac-n-cheese and corn bread - was delicious.”

The food I had - elotes, mac-n-cheese and corn bread - was delicious. Fairly priced at $2.49 each. The staff was friendly. I went around 1:30 - my coworkers told me this joint is a bit busy during the lunch hour. I would definitely say it's worth the wait, though.