T-Bob’s Smoked Bar-B-Q
1165 S Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
T-Bob’s Smoked Bar-B-Q Menu
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Blue Plate Specials
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Sides
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Soups & Salads
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Address :
1165 S Elmhurst Rd
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 - Phone (847) 258-5381
- Website https://www.tbobsbbq.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:30 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Drive-Thru : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Chris J.
My new favorite ribs!! Ever since Merle's in Evanston closed, I'd been without a go to place when I craved ribs. T-bobs is now that place. Can't speak to any of the menu other than the ribs, but that's all I need. Personally not a fan of sloppy soggy ribs. T-bobs are tender, but firm and delicious. The sweet heat sauce is great. Not too sweet, not too tangy. Just right.
(5)Paul J.
My employer orders from here on occasion. I've enjoyed their meats & spicy sauce a couple of times, and probably will again. Their meat is decent, and when the company orders we get a ton of sauce on the side, which is good. This review is based on ordering carry-out for one. I ordered the brisket, since I've enjoyed it before, but the portion size was tiny, and about a third of it was fat. Plus there wasn't enough sauce. I chose the sweet potato fries for my side. They were literally still cold, and very wet. They had a strange, inedible odor. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, and I would say it was an honest mistake, but you know when you get the feeling that the person behind the counter doesn't give a rat's patoot? I don't know, maybe she was tired. I ordered the cornbread. Big mistake. It's sitting on display in individual plastic bags, who knows for how long. Well I do. A long time. It was basically a powder it was so dry, and it did not smell like something I would eat. And I love cornbread! With a drink I paid over $14, and I was still hungry because I only ate about 3 ounces of brisket. I won't be back, though like I said I'll probably eat it again when the boss orders it.
(2)Tony U.
I've been here 3 times, but it's been a while since my last visit...until today. I couldn't remember why I stopped going, and today's visit reminded me why. I ordered a variety of things to try, and the girl behind the counter was very friendly and nice. The owner/manager? Eh. Kind of rude when it came to explaining to us the two BBQ sauces they carry. Anyhow, I ordered the boss dinner with brisket, shredded chicken and pulled pork. We also ordered chili, cole slaw, corn muffins, baked beans, and Mac n cheese. Pulled pork was ok, but I had a large piece of cartilage in my serving---gross. Shredded chicken was decent...I like the sweet/hot sauce. The vinegar/tomato sauce tastes odd. Cole slaw was bland...needed acidity and/or sweetness. Baked beans were the best thing I had, but they tasted like they came out of a can. The chili was packed with stuff, and not in a good way. The taste was weird. The corn muffin was so dry I couldn't eat it. The brisket was very fatty. It was so fatty I gave it to my dog. The mac n cheese was decent tasting, creamy and baked. It's pretty pricey too for the small portions. I will not be going back.
(1)Bernadette M.
I'm an avid BBQ enthusiast and have to say this place is just OK. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of au gratin potatoes. The sandwich needed more sauce in my opinion. The sandwich was just mundane, missing flavor and I felt the meat wasn't too fresh. The potatoes were pretty good but the Cole slaw was again, lacking flavor. Also, i paid almost 12 dollars for just a sandwich, small side, tiny side of coleslaw, and a drink and was expecting more from the meal but was disappointed with the lack of flavor. I give them 2.5 stars for trying and the fact that the people were friendly but really I wouldn't eat here again. I would rather go to arbys.
(2)Gregory B.
Poor Chicago. Nothing much in the way of barbecue. Having lived in the south and Kansas City, as well as Oakland, I have been spoiled. This place said they didn't offer combo plates for lunch. Why? And they are not alone in this, in Chicago. Why would you leave money on the table if you owned a barbecue place? People want to try more than one kind of barbecue, and they will pay for it. Speaking of barbecue , the pulled chicken consists of slightly dry but fresh chunks of chicken with a little discernible smoke, slathered with annoyingly sweet sauce. The potato salad is fresh, but without distinction. Bland. Nice coleslaw, with lots of horseradish.
(3)Catherine P.
My company moved from this area a few years back across town into Elk Grove Village. While I may have worked AROUND THE CORNER from this local spot, I never actually ate here. To my understanding, the current owners have only been there a few years so it's possible that this building was owned by another restaurateur when I still worked nearby. The exterior is not impressive and reminds me of an old Pizza Hut, which it may have been a million years ago. Before I go on, I have to tell you not to allow the look of the outside deter you from entering for lunch or dinner. It may not be the fanciest place but it's super adorable inside. It reminds me of Famous Dave's on the interior but a little more casual and NOT A CHAIN (which you should know by now, are my least favorite places to go) We arrived between lunch and dinner so it was a little quiet upon our arrival but I appreciated the fact that during their "down time", from what I could tell, the employees were Windex-ing the doors and windows and cleaning tables during this lull in their day. That shows me management cares...Check! Greeted by a lovely woman upon entering, we were welcomed to pick a table of our choice. We grabbed a spot in the corner near a TV for whatever sporting event was taking place above my head for my spouse's entertainment. While I sipped my water from my foam cup, debating over the many options on the menu, I informed our server we had never been here before and I needed some guidance of suggestions. She suggested the Boss Dinner (kinda a sampler of sorts) which is your choice of 3 meats and a side with a salad. I chose the pulled smoked chicken, smoked brisket and pulled pork. My husband was craving beef so he selected the smoked brisket with fries. The meats were all fantastic. Famous Daves, eat your heart out! Everything was tender and fresh. The salad was nothing special and the sides were average but their meats are delicious!! Who knew I liked smoked meat so much!?! Since our last visit, my husband has mentioned T-Bob's several times and wants to go back soon! He doesn't ask for much, so needless to say, we'll be back soon!
(4)Tony D.
One of my favorite places to go!!! Their burgers are actually my favorite....AMAZING!!! Also, the staff there is great....especially Maggie. She's always smiling, knowledgeable, & friendly!!! My family & I are completely obsessed with their Sweet & Heat BBQ sauce...you can even buy it by the bottle. Everything is al days fresh & homemade. Great family owned place with great food & people!!
(5)Maggie L.
Omg t-bobs food is delicious. Everyone is very nice and funny at that. We just moved to the area and T was kind enough to welcome my husband and I to the neighborhood with a bottle of his AMAZING sweet heat BBQ sauce! We are definitely coming back.
(5)Neal M.
I love a good BBQ joint and have been wanting to go here for a while. Well today a friend suggested it for lunch and so off we went. First of all it's a walk up to the counter and order place and the owner was there, he welcomed us in as he was cleaning some tables by the door. Decor was nice, woodsy, clean and welcoming, not high end by any means, but similar to a famous daves as another reviewer had mentioned.. Unfortunately exterior presentation seems a little run down, but not dirty, just nothing fancy. My friend ordered the Pulled pork sandwich lunch and I ordered the Beef brisket, the owner/order taker was straight forward and answered all our questions very professionally. Food was ready within a few minutes and fries were hot and sandwich was served warm and the coleslaw was cold as it should be. Now onto the food. The good: The pulled pork and the brisket were both very good by themselves. Still a bit juicy, not overcooked and smoky just like I like them. The side of coleslaw was good as well, a bit vinegary. Tasted fresh, crunchy and homemade (thank you). Taste of the homemade BBQ sauce was good and flavorful, but I personally would like a spicier option available. I also liked the serving of the food in small metal trays. The bad: Unfortunately every thing that came along with the meal was just satisfactory. The bun was just kind of a mix between a plain hamburger bun and an egg roll. And not big enough to hold the extra sauce I like, and the fries were just frozen crinkle cuts like I can buy at Costco. Also, for a 8.50 sandwich I really expected the sandwich size to be a bit more, maybe 5" in diameter and the meat was barely hanging over the edges, I could have eaten two of them easily. And the amount of fries wasn't generous either. Just OK.. Out the door my undersized sandwich fries and an Iced Tea was almost twelve bucks, this is a bit steep for what I received. Should have been more like 7-8 dollars. Opinion: I really like small businesses and I did like the owner, seemed like a hard worker with the right attitude to run a good BBQ place. BBQ itself was good but I feel that some small changes would make this place perfect. 1. Bigger sandwiches, I left still hungry. 2. Homemade Fries, cut and fried in house is the new standard these day IMO. 3. Better rolls, something bigger that doesn't fall apart after 3 bites and can hold up to the sauce being put on all these sandwiches. 4. Better meal options (what good does a 3 dollar mini sandwich do me if I have to eat 3-4 of them?) I will go back and give this place another shot (because his BBQ meats and sauce were pretty tasty) and I would like to try some of the other items that yelper recommended (smoked burger, Meatloaf, Shrimp poBoy, etc.) Maybe a discount loyalty program or coupons could work here. Don't get me wrong, it's not expensive, just not properly priced for the portion sizes. On the way out the owner did say thanks for coming and to please come again soon. always a plus in my book.
(3)Karl M.
Being raised on the NW side of Chicago, I can't lay claim to any substantial knowledge of traditional BBQ per se. So I'm no expert. Big freaking deal. I'm willing to learn. As far as T Bobs goes, I have zero complaints and only a minor suggestion, maybe two. The outside looks a bit uninspired and rather shifty. Nevertheless I'm intrigued by the thought of real smoke and such. It's taken about 3 months for me to get here but that's only because of mixed reviews. So I tried the beef brisket sandwich. It was pretty good. Small but still not too small. The beef was sliced with a decent thickness and layered 3 or 4 deep. It was completely tender, juicy, smokey, sweet, and delicious. The roll was better than a hamburger bun but almost not enough for this type of stuffing but it did hold up through the end. Then the whole baked sweet potato on the side was steaming and moist. They served some brown sugar and butter next to it. Mmmmmmm. A pickle chip and cole slaw rounded out the plate as well as my palate. Satisfaction, indeed. The sauce had no tang other than maybe that of a 9-volt battery after a year in the smoke detector. It was tangy and sweet with just the right amount on the sandwich to bring out the BBQ- not enough to drown the meet- but plenty. Good. For (Yelp! won't let me use a "less-than" symbol?) less than $12 I left stuffed. I don't drink sodas and they don't serve beer but it is BYOB. SO IM COMING BACK WITH THE FAMILY NEXT TIME. And I am bring my b. Oh, yeah. It's pretty nice inside. Clean and comfy. Blah blah. Lots of parking. Outdoor seating. Blah blah. Drive through, too. Blah blah. Very nice hostess/cashier. Very friendly and helpful. Gotta try the beans, corn bread, chili, pulled pork.... Burp.
(4)Robin G.
Delicious pulled chicken sandwich. The sweet heat BBQ is amazing .... Absolutely love that they have dr pepper !!!!
(5)Tim M.
I've been to Memphis and KC, and this place is one of the best BBQ places in the suburbs. I've eaten here many times over the past couple years and keep coming back. Here's why... Excellent large menu with lots of smoked meats and a tasty vinegar-based sauce. Had the smoked corned beef today and it was delicious. The smoked meat loaf is good for something different. I've tried many things on the menu and the best item is not listed regularly: THE SLOPPY BOB. It's a "sloppy joe" style sandwich made with pulled pork, brisket, and their two BBQ sauces combined. Ask for it. The owner is a real character and he can come off a bit abrasive if you're too sensitive. Truth is he's just having fun. The only reason I'm holding back on 5 stars is because of a couple poor items on the menu. The catfish I had tasted too much of the oil it was cooked in, and the potato salad is bland. NOTE to owner: ADD SOME ZING TO IT. I dipped the potato salad in BBQ sauce and it was much better. Other meats have been good here, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, etc. Also, this place is BYOB, so you can bring your own beer. Nice touch.
(4)Lars G.
I love this place! If you haven't tried the meatloaf with the gravy, you haven't lived. This is comfort food on steroids. Everything I have had at this place has been top notch. It is surprising to me that there is a real BBQ joint in this area. The staff is attentive and friendly and the food does not take very long to get to the table. It's a cozy and welcoming atmosphere and yes, you WILL see the "Da Bearssss" guys in here at lunchtime. ;) The BBQ is great, the meatloaf is wonderful, the cornbread is authentic. You can't ask for more this far north.
(5)Joe C.
I hear a while ago this is one of the restaurants that I have been completely disappointed in and will never ever go again I went in there for breakfast it took them 3 different times to get my eggs correct in the meantime they didn't bother to remake my hash browns or my toast so here I had had eggs but everything else was cold they were getting pissed off that they keep on making my eggs just because they weren't the way I wanted them the guy running the place had an attitude so as far as I'm concerned screw that I am NOT going to spend my money there again they don't want to earn it
(1)Matt K.
Great local family owned BBQ spot. They have a huge menu plus daily specials. Meats are smokey. BBQ sauce is sweet not hot. The building and staff are a little rough around the edges but are friendly and authentic. BYOB.
(4)Jay W.
Another star lost. Doubt I will go back. I needed to give them another shot since it would be really convenient to like/love a BBQ place in the Mt Prospect /Des Plaines area. So I've gone back twice and both times been disappointed. The last time we got lunch specials. $8.50 for a TINY beef sandwich and about 8 french fries. Meat loaf special came with 1 slice of meat loaf (huh? who does that?) and an upgraded sweet potato that was NOT fresh. The lone roll I got (they give you one tiny roll and wont give you another unless you BUY it) was also OLD. High prices, shrinking portions, old food. Sorry I cannot like it. They get an extra star b/c some of the food actually tastes good, and the people are nice, but customer-unfriendly business practices prevent one from enjoying it.
(2)Ken H.
I had the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and coleslaw. The meat was very tender and the portion was ample. I had the Sweet & Heat BBQ sauce on the side. It was a good sauce but it would be good to have a hotter sauce available as well. The potato salad was somewhat bland. It could use more celery and perhaps add some onion. The coleslaw was good, a little on the tart side. I consider Texas BBQ the gold standard so the pork could have been smoked a little more and some onions and jalapeños on the side would have been nice. Overall a good BBQ meal and I will be back.
(4)Natalie J.
My review is only based on take out. Our order was done pretty quick considering we were less than 5 minutes away from the restaurant. I love that you can pick up your take out from the drive through! I thought prices weren't too bad. We paid about $30 for a half rack of ribs and a burger with sides (that came with each order). With the ribs we got the Sweet Heat sauce, it was delicious and the ribs werent bad, not as tender as we like it but not bad. The fries were really cripsy and had a seasoning to it, pretty yummy. The ribs came with a salad, but again nothing special just lettuce and some tomatoes and onions. The burger wasnt anything special, the bbq sauce is really what made it tasty. It was really big, good enough for left overs. I ordered the sweet potato fries and was disappointed. They were really soggy and too sweet as if syrup was added to them. Over all food wasnt bad and price was pretty good. Its not a place I would be dying to go to, but would try again if I craved bbq and were in the area.
(3)Thamara D.
I had the best breakfast I have ever had here ! If you want something more than plain old boring b'fast check out all the extra flavorful and spicy add on items on their menu. Most of it these they will swap for what you don't want. I had the best spicy Cajun potatoes and sweet potato pancakes(gluten free) with my eggs and bacon. Prices are very inexpensive and the service is amazing. This is my new b'fast place and looking forward to trying their full menu of deliciousness soon.
(5)Jin Joo L.
Just came here for a really late lunch after a long meeting with some friends who had gone here before. We ordered some bbq pot roast or something and a while chicken. Mmmm.. I gotta say, it was either because I was soooo hungry, or it was that good. I can't exactly say until I go there a few more times. I can't wait to try some other things. Their menu has a lot of really different stuff. I remember everything was perfectly cooked in terms of meat not being too dry.
(4)Jose G.
Great BBQ place! The best in the area in fact. It's a nice family owned looking place. I've been here several times and will continue. I always take family and friends here when they are visiting. Great sweet heat sauce and all for a decent price. Some recommendations: TBob burger, great burger and with bacon, can you go wrong! Rib tips, the highlight of this place Chili, the hidden gem here Beef brisket, just a classic The only disappointment is really just the corn bread
(5)Stacy S.
T bobs has the best filet mignon sandwich ever!!!!
(5)Jose G.
My first experience with smoked pork sandwich in America, for sure I'll return there for other experiences
(5)Pam D.
We brought home a few small sandwiches from T-Bob's about a month ago to give it a try. We had already eaten, so we got the sandwiches to have later. They were good (pulled pork and brisket), but nothing that had us jumping up and down. They have a fairly extensive menu of BBQ items and sides. If I were in the area, and hungry, I'd try it again, but this time eat it in the restaurant. The place is cute and clean and the service is friendly and enthusiastic about their products.
(3)Kevin G.
Great food! The employees are friendly and the food is always excellent. They have a really good pulled pork sandwich. It's nice to see a quality family owned restaurant like this. My only complaint is that they close early at times when business is slow.
(5)Andy M.
A good barbeque place in the burbs. The owner has been here three years and the place looks cool. There are not many barbeque places in this area and a place like this is a refreshing change from the ethnic immigrant dominated sushi and lame burrito places in the area. I highly recommend this place if you are one of the dwindeling number of American's in these suburbs.
(4)Matt R.
This is a real smoked BBQ place. Great food, good prices, and friendly service. The sampler plate is great for those who want to try different items (tips, links, and wings) at once. Brisket is very good. I'm going to try the meatloaf next time. If you have never had their wings, you have to try them next time! They are bar-none the best smoked wings I have ever had! I get them dry (without sauce). I have read some of the other reviews and unfortunately they had the rare bad experience. I go there about 1x per week with coworkers for lunch and we love it.
(4)Stacy N.
We've had the ribs tips and half rack of ribs dinners, as well as burgers to go, and the food has always been consistently good. Tasty BBQ sauce and I dig the baked sweet potatoes!
(4)jean h.
Wish there was a half star - I am somewhere between a 3 and a 4. Fresh and tasty, yet a little pricey. I had a turkey wrap , but was surprised that it was not thick turkey but more lunch meat. Decor is nice. We will be back.
(3)Kathie G.
I love their food! I love their barbecue! Their service sucks! Any changes are an up charge! And the up charges are steep! They also keep changing their hours. I've gone there three times to find them closed, even though the hours on the door say they're suppose to be open. I wish they'd get their act together because I do love their food.
(3)Larry G.
This place has AWESOME, REAL WOOD smoke on all of the meats and more! It continues to get better with SMOKED MEATLOAF on wednesdays and SMOKED POT ROAST on thursdays! Both on the $6.49 "blue plate specials" from 11 til 4:30 or til it's gone... Get the brisket for only $10.50 a lb. It's enough for 2 huge sandwiches. T-Bob's is taking business from all of the local joints around. Get that MEAT! So Damn Good!
(5)Tobin h.
The food was good with the sauce(s) being the strength of the menu. The meat for both pulled pork and brisket could've been a better quality but the beans made up for it. I look forward to hitting T Bobs again if not for the sauce then to see if T Bob is obnoxious or friendly (1st impression said a pompous chef but redneck in me says he was loud and friendly like myself). It was clean and user friendly so I will definitely give it another try!
(3)Diablo L.
Great place , awesome tender rib tips, tender beef brisket, great place for BBQ
(4)Mika C.
Based on the lack of quality restaurants in the Elk Grove Village area, this BBQ joint gets 4 stars. Nice selection of items, and the pulled chicken was very good and tender. Sauce was a little sweet for my taste, maybe next time I'll have it without. Staff was friendly and the place was clean.
(4)Paul A.
Okay, everyone raving about the pulled pork...Yeah, its okay. But what you're completely missing out on is the T-Bob Burger. Their burgers are excellent (albeit, terrible for you) and either with a more traditional BBQ sauce or their amazing Sweet Heat (and I don't like spicy foods very much), its excellent! BYOB, so bring along a good summer brew (Bell's Oberon would be great with this, pick it up and Binny's up the street on Golf and Elmhurst), and have a great BBQ meal out on the patio. Oh, and the desserts are excellent! Especially the "funny cake" I believe it was called. I don't really like chocolate, but this was excellent.
(5)Tom M.
If this food was any better it would be illegal! Highly recommend the pork chop with au gratin potatoes!
(5)Linda N.
Noticed sign in the old Dairy Queen spot NOW OPEN BBQ. Hmmm, barbeque in Des Plaines. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! You know its really smoked when you can smell the smoker before you walk in. Extensive menu that includes your expected items at a bbq joint such as brisket, pulled pork, baby back ribs, wings, tips as well as shrimp po boy, burger, rib tips, chicken, fried catfish, chix/rib combo skirt steak sandwich. Sides: Mac n cheese, beans, fries, sweet potato fries, baked sweet potato,new red potatoes, pasta salad, apples, corn bread, coleslaw, potato salad, and bbq spaghetti. My meal was the brisket dinner. For $10.50 comes with a generous amount of tasty brisket, choice of potato, salad and a roll (think a soft brown n serve). My sweet potato fries were soggy, I am not going to fault that on them as I dont know if they were soggy going into my to-go container or just got soggy on the ride home. The brisket was moist, not fatty and thankfully not too salty. Your sauce options are a heated/spicy or original tomato vinegar base. i had the original on the side (monitoring my sugar intake) and it suited me fine, not too twangy with a nice smokey flavor. Partner had pulled pork sandwich (comes w potato, pickle, coleslaw), bun toasted, he found that the sandwich had as much meat as my dinner. Pork was not too dry, coleslaw nothing special, perfectly cooked red potatoes. For the two of us under $20. Then while we were waiting on our order, partner got an order of chili for next day lunch; the chili is definitely home made and appeared to have brisket (not ground beef) in it. Clean interior with IBC 6 pack cartons serving as condiment holders on the tables. I got a mini sweet potato pie (so much for watching my sugar) and they also have flan. The pie had a whipped consistency, not so much custard-y but the flavor was good. I'm happy to have a new business in the area, will return and try more items on the menu. Eager to try the rib tips,skirt steak sandwich, mac n cheese, (large) corn bread muffin. Their fountain is "no coke, pepsi" They have M-F Blue plate specials: (M-F order, Smoked burger, quarter chicken, smoked meat loaf, pot roast, fish). They will start delivering in May. Give 'em a try! --------------------------- REVISTED: If I based my review on this most recent (my 3rd visit) I would have never come back. I am knocking off only one star because I will still go back for the brisket. Tonight's to-go meal was terrible. I got the chick rib combo. Unlike the other reviewer whose ribs were horribly overdone, mine were sorely undercooked. I mean so much so that if we werent so exhausted from the day, Id go back and present them to the owner. Don't want to spend the gas money or time. But I am so very disappointed at the time, money and enthusiasm that I have lost. Al
(3)Biff N.
SMOKED CORNED BEEF.......To Die For!!!! Pulled Pork and Brisket are awesome...next time I'm going to try the ribs ;) I've been to every BBQ joint in IL and T-BOB's is the best!!!
(5)Vesna N.
I cannot believe some people are complaining about getting too much sauce on their meat!!! Their sweet heat sauce is amazingly good and I like a lot on my rib tips. I almost always order the rib tips there and they are great. The only negative thing I can say is that the rib tips are not consistently good. It all has to do with the quality of the meat they have at the time I suppose. But when they're good, they're to die for! Please keep buying and serving good rib tips! Their soups are really good and I love the homemade potato salad and cole slaw. Service is always great! Really nice people.
(4)Gloria B.
Yummy yummy yummy!! We just left here and the food was so great! I had the Chilli with cheese, onions and sour cream on it, I didn't want to eat the whole bowl but I was forced to because it was so good. The jalapeño cornbread was so fresh and delicious! My other half had the Boss Hog plate the brisket, pulled pork and sausage was great!
(5)Michael L.
Haven't tried everything on the menu, but from what I've had so far, nothing makes me want to go again. the place was pretty empty during rush hour lunch time. the decor is okay. the huge chalkboard menu is nice. the staff is very polite and helpful. we had the pulled pork and the brisket with the sweet and heat sauce. I've had much better in IL and elsewhere (TX, memphis, st. louis, carolinas, etc). both were lacking flavor, depth, and richness that I would expect. sides of reg fries, sweet potato fries, and cole slaw were ok. If I were to choose btn the potato choices, definitely pick the sweet potato fries. I really don't know what the hype is all about.
(2)Real D.
Was here recently, and it is a good place that I will return to and hope that they get even better. Got the tips, pulled pork & brisket. Not bad for the burbs. The fries were good and hot. I always ask for sauce on the side so I can control, and they had only 2 kinds of sauce at the time. Gotta check again when I go back. Service was very good. Fast, was greeted, checked on and said good-bye to upon leaving. Sometimes that makes the difference in a person's decision to return: Acknowledgement of your business and a pleasant atmos. Will be back. Wish they had more sauces. FYI, though it appears that 3-stars is just so-so, it really is a good regular place to go to, which I plan on doing. It's just that I grew up on Miller's Pub, go to Memphis every year and eat at Smoque and Hecky's all the time, it's just hard to give the same rating.
(3)Tara M.
Love that I have a choice in BBQ sauces... sweet 'n spicy or tomato-vinegar... SWEET 'N SPICY it is!!!!! LOVIN' IT! We ordered a family bucket of tips with sweet 'n spicy sauce and wings with sweet 'n spicy sauce... we were not disappointed! While no one likes dry tips, my family is fond of tips that have a nice char on them and T-Bob's didn't disappoint! The wings were also moist with a little, tiny char on the outside... worth it! The family bucket came with salad and potato and dinner rolls. Decent deal considering the price... Unfortunately I cannot say that the sides were nearly as good. We ordered some corn bread and baked beans too and I have to agree with another review which called the sides standard deli... while I enjoyed the potato salad, I think I could have gotten just as good at a grocery store, and the beans tasted like Bushes canned, even though there were pieces of bacon and onion... they weren't very impressive. The corn bread did have jalopenos in it and my husband and son really enjoyed it. Yes, we'll go back for the meat... we were not disappointed at all with that, even pleasantly surprised, but we'll stop somewhere else and pick up our sides.
(4)A. E.
This place used to be good, meaning they would give adequate amounts of sauce, sides, and meat. But that's no longer the case. I used to come here daily over a year ago and the food used to be delicious and filling. Now it's barely edible. Their sandwiches with sauce barely contains any sauce and meat. Do yourselves a favor and skip this place.
(1)PJ J.
I'll give you this, these folks seem to be proud of their food, and the service is pretty good albeit a little vibey. I guess you'll have to go to see what I mean, the service seems forced -but I guess that shouldn't take away from the experience. The pulled pork is decent, and I know that bbq sandwiches are typically not cheap -but if you want to charge $7+ bucks for a sandwich it better be the best. It is clearly not. I found the sauce to be overly sweet, and the cole slaw didn't lend enough acidity to counter the sweetness. I found the brisket to be inconsistent, one visit it was soft but dry and over trimmed, and last night it was underdone and a bit chewy and over sauced. All in all, perhaps they'll get better in time. I hope they do a reasonably priced combo plate and come away from all the bullshit filler like nuggets (from Aldi?) and fried wings...come on, if you're gonna do wings, at least have a smoked wing option. How about cutting out the whole "cafeteria service thing"? the slaw in a side cup, the plastic butter tub, the fancy but mediocre pulled pork bread? I'd rather have great food dumped onto a cheap paper plate. I want to like this place, please keep working at it.
(2)Marty W.
Great little treasure trove, Barbecue is awesome. So I was in the area one morning and saw the sign " serving breakfast" ordered a sausage egg and cheese sandwich . Best I've had in years, finally found a place to get a great egg sandwich . It's that good.
(5)Bruce L.
Very nice staff. Prices are very reasonable. Good variety. The beef brisket is average. Mine was a little dry and flavorless. Had to drown with sauce. Ahhh the sauce. The 2 varieties I had both tasted about the same. Both on the bland side. They give you little small plastic cups with sauce. They really need to put out the sauce in squeeze containers and label them. Chicken breast is a large chunky breast. It was ok but needs to be pounded thin and cooked better. Overall the place is friendly and just ok for food. If you want really good BBQ in the area stick to Sweet Baby Rays in Elk Grove
(2)Roberto F.
Not sure what the hype is all about but one thing I can say is that this is not a great bbq place or even a good bbq place. It barely makes the cut off for decent and really cause it's about the only bbq you can get nearby Here's the breakdown of why it doesn't make the cut 1. Sausage: Tastes store bought, heavy on the salt which in turn over powers the smokiness a good sausage should have. Dry not succulent at all. 2. Chicken: Mine was cold, which is unacceptable in any place but especially a BBQ place 3. Brisket: Probably the best out of all the meats. If I just got this it would probably put in a three category. Not 4 because it was a little on the fatty side and could be trimmed better. 4. No substitutions for Slaw. Now look I don't like slaw unless I make it myself or it's from a place I trust. So not being able to sub in for extra fries or mac and cheese is a downer. 5. Everything was smother in sauce. The meat and the sauce should speak on their own and one should never compensate for the other. Alright so in summation stick with brisket it's probably your best bet. I didn't rate the pulled pork because I only had a small piece off a friends plate. It'll be hard for me to come back here based on my own assessment but it may happen when I'm tired of the slim pickins' in the Des Plaines area.
(2)Penny C.
Was driving home and noticed T-Bob's. So the next day I corralled 8 orders from all of my co-workers for lunch. We ordered ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, veggie burger, baked sweet potato, fries, bbq spaghetti, rib tips and potato salad. Here's the breakdown.. ribs were too dry and the sauce was too sweet. Smoked chicken was too dry. Veggie burger needed more flavor. Potato salad needed salt, BBQ spaghetti was good but left an aftertaste, it had the tomato vinegar sauce. Rib tips were too fatty and had a lot of bones - too hard to eat. I do have to say that the place was clean and the staff was friendly despite they were all hustling since it was a busy lunch rush.
(2)Mitch F.
This place is amazing. I love everything there. Rib tips and brisket are to die for. I like mine with the heat sauce. I'll be stopping in later on in the week for more tasty BBQ goodness.
(5)Renee S.
Having lived in the south for 13 years, I am kind of picky about bar-b-q. We actually decided last minute to stop here for dinner while out shopping w/ the fam. Since it was my first time, I took the Owner's advice and got the Combo dinner (you pick 3, I chose, Brisket, pulled Chicken and Hot links). My husband got the Pulled Pork dinner. I was excited then he offered to do a kid's meal w/ the mac n cheese for my daughter. Our meals came with salad and a side, (I upgraded for the sweet potato). We got the sweet/heat and the vinegar based sauces on the side (he intuitively offered to do that, which is great!). The mac n cheese was excellent (daughter and 1 year old loved it). Sweet potato was really good (I got it for my kids, I don't even like them--but I actually liked it and it was huge). Now to the meats, husband loved the pulled pork. I loved the brisket best. However, the pulled chicken was perfect (this is always the last thing I will order when getting bar-b-q). I LOVED the hot links! It added just the right kick to the meal. I like both the sauces, my favorite for the brisket was the vinegar based sauce, the sweet/heat was good for the pork and chicken. In the end, I felt like I had just eaten Thanksgiving dinner by the time I was done--no room for dessert! Not only will I be back here - I will also look to their catering menu for parties too!
(5)Ryan A.
T-Bob's is quite possibly the most authentic barbeque place in the northwest suburbs (possibly north of the Mason-Dixon Line) Their food is amazing, their staff is great, and the place looks nothing like the Dairy Queen that used to occupy the space. However, it should be noted that the food does not keep well, so it's in your best interest to dine-in. I have carried food out twice, and each time I opened the Styrofoam containers the food is soggy and kind of gross. I know this is going to sound crazy, but it's because they cook and serve quality food. Once the food is cooked, it's immediately put into the containers piping hot. The steam gets trapped and condenses on the food. There's really no way around it; you're just gong to have to eat in, but it's well worth it.
(4)Kelly X.
I love my BBQ, and I think the BBQ here is great! came here with my dad, and we both got the same thing: salad and the bbq spaghetti. the salad was alright, a little lackluster for what you get (basically lettuce, a tomato slice, and an onion ring) a little more on it would have been nice. However, the bbq spaghetti was delicious! wonderful amount of sauce, the pulled pork was delicious, and on top of the spaghetti was great. I've also gotten rib tips and baby backs from here before, and they were also delicious. The inside is great, and there were so many options on the menu I had a hard time choosing what to get! Also had the cornbread which was wonderful. The people who work there are friendly too! My dad asked if they had any t-bob's shirts for sale, and they we r and found him one and sold it for cheap! It's not always easy to find a good bbq place, but i would definitely tell everyone to check out t-bob's.
(4)Chris K.
Went to this place during my lunch break. Called ahead our orders and when we arrived the food was already at our tables. The food was warm. At first when I tried the sweet potato fries I was indifferent but in a matter of minutes they were gone! I also had the pulled pork sandwich with a sweet sauce and overall I thought it was very good. I do recommend this place. I would say that this is a great "go to" place in terms of food in the Des Plaines area.
(4)Dave F.
I stopped in for lunch. I liked that they offer two styles of sauce, I went with the hot and sweet on a Boss Hog sandwich, this consisted of pulled pork, beef biscuit, and a hot link on a nice bun. Choice of potatoe on the side, I went with fries and some homemade slaw. It was good and the price was right for the portion. My friends all liked their sandwiches as well. I will be back again.
(4)Dodd V.
This place continues to improve over time. They have expanded their menu, provide excellent service and are really the best place in the area for good BBQ. They have smoked meat loaf on Wednesdays for lunch which is slowly becoming one of my favorite things there. It is hard to choose now between all the different selections. They need to start offering a combo plate!!!! Good stuff!!!!!
(4)Eric W.
This place is delicious, excellent BBQ. I had the T-Bob burger the first time, and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The BBQ sauce is just enough as to not smother anything, and they put tons of bacon on it. The potato salad is really good, and even the coleslaw is worth eating. The only negative is the cost of drinks and the size of the cup...they give you free refills, but you can easily need 2 refills through the course of a meal. The service is excellent though, so it never feels like a chore. Updated Review: Quality has gone down a bit in the last year...which may be expected after a restaurant gets past their initial opening phase where they have to be really good. I still appreciate the BBQ menu though, not something you can get just anywhere.
(4)Pete C.
Not a place I will go back to. I made the fatal mistake of going with the Drive Thru. Wow waited 27 mins. for my food, mind you it was only 2 sandwhiches. One being a Shrimp P O' Boy and the other being a Pulled Pork .I am not sure if the Drive Thru is a great option for this place if thats the average wait time. Very disappointed with the food. The sandwhiches were cold by the time I came home , which took 6 minutes.The Pulled Pork was a little dry and not enough sauce. I did ask for extra sauce but never got it, after 27 minutes of waiting.Fries were cold, and I guess I was hoping for a more tradtiional PO' Boy which would have included pickles but I understand it changes depending on the region of the South your menu is based on. Will probably not go back , well atleast not .. the Drive Thru.
(2)Jack T.
I've been here twice - the ribs almost work, but other things are lacking. I'm not sure what oil they use for the fries, but it just doesn't work for me. They're not steak fries (a rib must) but crinkly ones with an off-taste. We ordered the sweet potato fries and they were burnt to a crisp. We purchased two salads, and they really substandard. The coleslaw and the bun were also pretty 'meh' (I would be happier with a slice of white bread). My motto is if you can't offer something done well, then don't offer it. The staff are OK and the prices decent. The rib meat is good, but the sauces are either too sweet or too bitter (Carolina style).
(2)Carl S.
Try the Sweet Heat BB-Q Sauce on what ever you order. The Rib Tips are great!
(5)Laurie R.
This place is great! We stopped at 3pm on a Sunday and were thrilled with our mid day lunch. Pulled pork was great. Pork wrap with slaw was tasty and chopped salad too... Yum! Owner very nice too.
(5)Christian M.
The Chef came over and mentioned the brisket was extremely tender tonight, good thing that is how I like it! While not as amazing as the chopped beef brisket at Smoque, it is good and I would eat here again. I was able to sample the pulled pork and was not very impressed and would not order, imagine flavorless pork (someone could have told me it was chicken and I would have believed them). On an earlier visit I had their T-Bob burger and it was cooked perfectly, juicy and huge. I also had the home made potato salad which was very good. Based on the Brisket and Burger I would recommend this restaurant. The owner is a great guy and I hope this place does well and keeps getting better. I should bring him some brisket from Smoque to sample one day.
(3)David S.
Great BBQ. Love the sweet heat sauce. We used to go to a place in Arlington Heights called Bobby-Q's. The place closed down. We needed a new place near by. T-Bob's filled the bill. The Ribs are nice and smokey and the sauce is wonderful. Guess I'm going to go there for lunch today. The rib tips are fantastic too.
(5)Donna C.
The menu has plenty of BBQ choices to choose from. I had the pulled pork with the carolina sauce and it was delicious. The pork was tender and not overly smoked. The carolina sauce has the perfect balance of tang and BBQ flavor. The sweet sauce is good with a wave of heat the sneaks up on you but is not overpowering. They serve a generous helping of both meat and fries. I personally would love more sauce but they are always happy to give you more. Definitely worth trying - you will not be sorry.
(4)Matt L.
Interesting how a first impression can mean so much. The chicken was good... still can taste it on my fingers. The fries so so; enjoyed the dinner roll. The girl who brought the food to the table was delightful. What I could not get past was when I asked politely if I could have something other than a salad with my dinner (it's included). Most BBQ joints are meat and twos... you pick your 2 sides with your meat. Without hesitation or explanation the employee just responded "No." No explanation, no apology, nothing. Just a monotone "no." I am all about supporting local businesses, and I certainly don't enjoy the drive to Hickory River (which is quite tasty!), but that one syllable reply has left a bad taste in my mouth. I live nearby... I would have definitely come back to support them, but the lack of substitution on a side dish will ultimately keep me away.
(3)Rick B.
I struggle with what to say about this place. They claim their meats are all smoked. And perhaps they are, but everything is so dripping is sauce that all you really can taste is sauce. So, yeah. If you got a hankering for some BBQ, it'll do. But I've had better, and there are some things they could do to improve. I'll return and ask if I can get sauce on the side. So, we'll see.
(3)jerry s.
The BBQ was about average... not really special. I'm not a big fan of baby back ribs either. One of my biggest disappointments is the fact that they misrepresent the fried chicken. Something I only see for Buffalo wings. The menu stated 6 wings for $...However what I actually got was 3 wings.(6 pieces). Every fried chicken joint will give you 6 wings . My suggestion is to either give 6 wings... or correct the menu to say "6 pieces".....NOT 6 wings. Things like that are misleading to say the least.
(2)Alex L.
Ribs are good. Other dishes average. But priced right. I am a repeat customer.
(4)Dan D.
Stopped in on a weekend afternoon. Ordered the brisket and turkey sandwiches. The brisket was rubbery and tasteless. The turkey sandwich was OK, but neither that nor the brisket had any smoke flavor. The "sweet heat" sauce that drowned both sandwiches was pretty good, but there was too much of it. Definitely not worth the trip.
(1)Anika F.
We visited this place on a Saturday evening and it was empty, no wonder, their food just sucks. My husband got the ribs and they were soooooo dry. I got the pulled pork sandwich that had no bbq sauce on it at all. Kids got hamburgers which were dry. I do like their sauce but this place is not good at all! The staff was very polite and kept asking if we needed anything else to the point it was annoying.
(1)Elaine V.
This place was AMAZING! I grew up in Des Plaines, and my first job was at the old DQ. However, I have heard great reviews about this place from my other friends in the area. Reason why this place is great: 1- You walk in and you are greeted by a warm face, you are given time to look over the menu and you order. 2- They bring out your meal in courses. I had a salad with mine and like any casual dining restaurant the salad is brought first, with real silverware and not plastic-ware. 3. The young lady behind the counter came around and did a 2 bite-check back to make sure we were enjoying our meal, after she brought it to our booth. 4. The food was great, and the fact they let me try both BBQ sauces before I made my decision really means, they are giving their customers an opportunity to branch out on their normal tastes. 5. My meal was huge as was my Fiances. We both needed boxes to go for lunch the next day. The portion size compared to the price is a great fit. There is nowhere else you can get this much BBQ Style food in the area for this price. 6. My table was prebused by the young lady who checked on us earlier. Overall great service, great good, very clean established! We will definitely be back!
(5)Conrad G.
First of all I'm kind of a barbeque snob, having eaten at places in Memphis & Georgia, but I will still pretty disappointed with T-Bob's. The smoked ribs don't easily come off the bone, as I saw them cooking them on the grill before I got my order so they probably aren't 100% completely smoked. Sweet potato fries were very soggy, disappointing. Their sauce was very good, however Still nothing compared to Black Dog BBQ down at U of I!
(2)Laura C.
We're happy to have a BBQ place in the area again, and a good one at that. I usually get the pulled pork, yum. Love their sweet heat sauce. Bf has had the shrimp po boy & just tried the hot link sandwich yesterday & loved both. The sides that come w/ the meals are sort of ho-hum, but the smoked meats more than make up for it.
(4)Sharon R.
My husband had a taste for bbq and found T-Bob's online. It was a long drive, but worth every second of it! The food is awesome and plentiful. The owners and employees are friendly, fun and just plain nice people. I highly recommend this place for anyone who likes good bbq and good people. We'll be going back often!
(5)Brian S.
BBQ was OK, Theres alot better out there. Its a little on the pricey side for what it is. We had a pulled pork sandwich, Bread was nice and fresh, pulled pork was good, nothing special though, red potatos were good. Sauce was ok, tried both.. I expected the tomato vineger to be alittle more runny and not so thick. Also had the beef brisket, was ok. lost alot of flavor somewhere. Potato salad was dry. Cole slaw was ok. Most likely wont go there again. I dont know how this place is getting alot of 4 and 5 stars, it must be friends and family. Or people who havent had realy. If you want to try great BBQ make the trip to the city and goto Smoque or Pork Shoppe.
(2)Adam T.
Working in the Chicago area for a few months and I've been to this place 3 times for lunch. Their "sweet heat" sauce is quite good. I've had the beef brisket and the pulled chicken. The chicken is a good mix of white and dark meat, not processed but pulled right off the bone. Coleslaw and potato salad are homemade. Good food aside what made me come back is the friendliness of Bob at the counter. You can tell there's a lot of pride in the food, the presentation, and even ensuring the details are there for your to-go order. Whether it's a little friendly conversation on your way in or thanking you for your patronage as you walk out the door, this is food made by people who care about your meal.
(4)Tom M.
Tried the rib tips the other day. Also excellent!
(4)John Z.
I'd probably give it 3.5 stars if I could, but I'll stick to the higher end of the ranking because I was fairly pleased with my trip. I was in the mood for ribs, and trying to think of a decent place to go. Smoque and L. Woods were farther than I wanted to deal with, and a search reminded me that I had noticed that this place existed the other day. I ordered my food for takeout, but the place did seem like it wouldn't be a bad place to stick around and eat at. It's on the nicer end of fast-casual food. You order at the counter, but then they bring out the food to your table. So, I ordered a brisket dinner (sauce on the side) and a slab of ribs (sweet and heat sauce) dinner. Each comes with a potato item, salad, coleslaw and a soft roll. I stuck with fries. Concerningly, there may not an a la carte option, though I didn't actually ask. Now, I ordered takeout and the food all came in multiple styrofoam containers. This wasn't bad, but I kind of wish they had been a bit more vented, because it seemed like there just was a ton of condensation by the time I got them home. On the plus side though, things remained nice and warm. My salad arrived already dressed in some small clear plastic containers, which was a bit unfortunate, and the lettuce was clearly a bit wet going in the containers because it had also watered down the dressing some. The fries were standard crinkle cut. The ribs were definitely the best meat item. I'd liken them in quality to Carson's ribs, where it was your gnawing at them a bit to get all the meat, as opposed to the fall-off-the-bone style. The sweet-heat sauce was pretty good though. Good flavor and the heat was low, building up over the course of the meal, but it was never bothering me, and I'm a bit of a baby about spicy foods I'm not one to desire a ton of sauce on my ribs, and it initially looked like it might have been drenched, but it didn't really turn out that way. The brisket was a mild disappointment. I feel like it might have been a bad day or something, because it seemed like one of the tougher briskets I've ever encountered if not the toughest. It was sliced, and each slice seemed awfully solid. Maybe it was just too lean? This has been my favorite BBQ item in the past, so I may be a bit more picky about it. All in all, I'm pretty pleased with my experience. It's no Smoque, but it's a welcome addition to the area. Prices are reasonable, and you do get plenty of food. I intend on going again reasonably soon, and there's a bunch of different items that have potential to try out. Some interesting looking specials only available at lunch (Boo!). A few initial concerns, but nothing that can't be fixed.
(4)Sweet W.
ok, I'm not sure what the other reviewer meant by "The pork was tender and not overly smoked", this is BBQ afterall and true BBQ gets smoked. Chicago does BBQ ribs well (more specifically rib tips) and that is about it (I'm not talking Carson's, Twin Anchors or Gale Street Inn which are mediocre in my opinion), I'm talking Honey 1 BBQ or Lem's, etc. Chicago does not do pork or beef brisket well. If you have been down to Texas hill country and were fortunate to have dined at the legends of BBQ down there, do NOT come to T-Bob's expecting the same. BUT, if you are a BBQ starved Yankee like myself who longs for a good BBQ beef brisket and isn't getting to TX soon, T-Bob's is the place. This was some of the best beef brisket I've had in the North. Thick slices, tender, good smoke ring, sauce optional (ask for it on the side), BBQ beef brisket was the only thing I tried. I will for sure go back as I was pleased with the brisket.
(4)Jan E.
They pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches are good, They come with a choice of potato, pickle spear and cole slaw. I asked for extra sauce because the pulled pork was a bit dry last time I ordered it. The 2 sauce choices are both very tasty. If your choice of potato is baked sweet potato they will add $1. The sweet potato was huge but I wish they had told me about the added price. I did not order the fried sweet potato again because the first time I did they were limp and seemed a bit raw. My husband was not impressed with the shrimp po boy for the price. You will spend more here than at a regular take-out joint. The quality is good so I guess that accounts for the higher prices.
(3)Kathryn D.
The best pulled pork and beef brisket in the North! Ribs are smoked, not boiled. Two BBQ sauces are a great idea. Loved the vinegar based sauce - husband loved the sweet and spicy. Perfect idea for different tastes. This is real BBQ - don't miss it!!!
(5)Regina D.
Went here on the high recommendation of someone from work. I was exceedingly disappointed. I couldn't taste the smoke in the pulled pork. Even though the sandwich was juicy and big there wasn't enough sauce on it. The sauces themselves are just ok. They might want to think about tweeking them about by filling out the flavor on the tomato/vinegar sauce and cutting the sweetness of the other. The owner was complaining that people kept throwing out the coleslaw. Yep - terrible. All the dressing sunk to the bottom so the top was just cabbage. Nondescript. I requested no pickle and got, you guessed it, a pickle which then "sauced" a bunch of my terrible, already fries. I think the $9 and change I spent on this lunch was just a bit on the pricey side since most of the lunch was inedible. Sides can make the meal - there is no excuse not to get them right.
(2)Scott H.
This place is great. Staff are talkative and friendly. The sweet and spicy sauce makes the ribs rock. I had a full slab. They were awesome. My wife enjoyed the turkey burger. The only dissapointment was the cornbread which seemed too dry. The sweet and regular fries were good. Coleslaw was good as well.
(4)Tim E.
Pulled pork and beef brisket were excellent. Staff was very friendly. We ate there and thought the atmosphere was nice. Wouldn't have known it was a DQ before if we hadn't been there when it was. Gotta love the BYOB with some great BBQ!
(4)Greg D.
As one of the previous posts mentioned, this is the real deal, not some frozen food service meat smothered in sauce. I had the pulled pork and my dining partner had the brisket. Both were tender and had just enough smoked flavor. I have been smoking my own pork at home for some time and cannot get it as tender as T-Bobs! The homemade potatoe salad and cole slaw are awesome!! Genuine homemade!! I cant wait to try more of the selections! Give it a shot, you wont be dissapointed!
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