This is the third barbeque place I've been to in the Chicago land area, and while they have decent ribs and have won many awards, they aren't the best I've been to. The staff and owners here are really kind, told me they had been there for twenty some years. THE RIBS are above average, but not great. I didn't expect much coming to a rib place like this, so I think they satisfied me. But it didn't give me that feeling of wanting to come back for more. The GOOD part of these ribs is they are prepared and cooked really well. They fall off the bones just like many other reviewers state. However, that's where the goodness stops. The sauce itself isn't strong enough (in my opinion). After awhile, it doesn't taste like much and it's just "ribs". They aren't bad... but they aren't great. 3 stars THE GARLIC BREAD is really good. It tastes light and the texture is just right. It comes out crunchy and has a good balance of flavor on there. Having eaten this prior to eating the rest of the meal, it was a good start to the meal. 3.5 stars THE FRIES are fantastic. They are crunchy and crispy, just the way I like them. There's not much chewiness to them but it's not like it tastes dry. They don't oversalt it and it makes a great balance to the ribs. 3.5 stars THE BEANS are baked and don't have much of a flavor to them. They seem to be just baked beans. They are better than the baked beans you'd have in your school cafeteria, but they definitely aren't better than ones I've had from other places. They taste just a notch above bland. 3 stars. THE COLE SLAW is chopped really small and tastes clean and light. I like it for that reason. 3.5 stars. I paid about $22 including tax for all of the above. For that price, I might come here on occasion, but I wish they had a little bit stronger of a taste to it.
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Ellen L.
I've been ordering from them for over a year now and used to love their ribs and I'm not sure what happened but ribs are just not the same. Lately they are dried out or plain burnt.
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Brian M.
First and last time I eat at Brothers. Ordered 1/2rack of their award winning ribs, slaw, beans, and potatoes. The ribs - tasted like they'd been over boiled, refrigerated for days. They heat them up on a grill. Terrible way to treat a rib. No smokiness, no flavor? The meat was cool in the center and dry throughout YUK! The beans - just as bad. Tasted like S&W canned with their BBQ sauce added in. Completely boring and unimaginative
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Jon F.
Best ribs I've ever had, hands down. The crazy chili cheese fries are awesome too (but on the pricier side). The catfish sandwich was excellent, and I'm not typically someone who would go for that type of thing. The staff is friendly and eager to please. I've had nothing but multiple, great experiences here.
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Dan F.
Wow! Superb BBQ. The meat is notably fresh and that makes a huge difference to me. The BBQ sauce has a very rich, sweet, tangy balance that is hard to beat. I've eaten there a couple of times for lunch with friends and I have never been disappointed. The place is a small hole in the wall kind of place. The proprietors are friendly and the service fast. They keep bottles of BBQ at the table to "freshen up" your meal with some more. I can't wait to go back and get some more pulled pork. Go there, you will not be disappointed.
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Greg D.
I am being generous with my three star rating, mainly because the Ribs are REALLY over the top. Probably some of the best I ever had! I consider my self to to be fairly well educated when it comes to smoke houses as I love to smoke meats at home. I ordered the "Little bit of everything special" to get an overall sampling, as I have wanted to try this place for years. Again, Ribs are awesome! Tasty and tender! Sauce is good, I have had better sauces tho (Best sauce is Jims Rib Haven in Moline, IL). The real disappointment here was the beef and pulled pork. Both were flavorless and tasted like soup meat. Only premier smokehouses can master Beef Brisket, These guys need to work on it. Go to Brothers for Ribs, Go to T-Bobs in DesPlaines for Brisket!
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kevin b.
EXCELLENT. i've been eating randomly here for the past year or so as i work down the street. i've had a variety of things, and yesterday i finally had the ribs. just great. their sauce is VERY good. as for the ribs, they were very tender and came off the bone very easily and tasted GREAT. fries are whatever, coleslaw is pretty good too despite me not normally liking coleslaw. everyone that works there is always super nice and friendly. and lunch specials are great. eat good food here now.
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Alex N.
Great tasting barbecue (I believe it was called "Grandma's Sauce" or something of that nature). So it sounds like 2 guys stole their Grandma's sauce recipe and are now striking it rich out in Palatine, IL. I had the pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and fries and it was actually very good (for the $10.19 that it cost). I saw other people had a half a chicken or BBQ chicken sandwich which all looked good. You can also buy the BBQ sauce in the bottle which I was thinking about doing but didnt because I must have about 20 different bottles of BBQ clogging the fridge. Try this place, they have banners hanging from the ceiling saying they've won BBQ sauce competitions but for all I know, they ran them off at Kinko's down the street.
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Jim R.
This is my first yelp review. I am so angry right now with brothers ribs I could spit. I have ordered there in the past, but the food was underwhelming, not even worth a bad or good review. However, to be treated so shanbbily rates 0 stars! Called Brothers for a pick up order, received the "Brothers please hold". It was over 3 minutes before someone picked up. I asked if that was the normal procedure, and to quote..."we're busy what do you want". After inquiring if this "(non) gentleman cared about the business, he said "dont bitch at me I'm the owner". I couldnt even say anything, so the next thing out of the "Owners" mouth was "goodbye". That it definitely is!!!
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Richard N.
Excellent BBQ in the suburbs.....The smothered fries are awesome(shredded pork and BBQ sauce over fries) just try them.....The beast sandwich is awesome as well....BBQ pork sandwich with a hot link....the pork is juicy and flavorful with just enough sauce as it doesnt overpower the meaty flavor. The hot link is just spicy enough, not too much that it burns your mouth. The link has a nice "crunch" when u bite into it..... I had to eat some of the pork off the sandwich just to make it manageable. This place is highly recommended !!!! I still need to try the ribs !!! Been too busy trying their sandwiches ....Brisket sandwich is also a great treat...Think I done for now :)
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Liezl K.
I've come to be a frequent customer at Brothers' since it is so close to me. Everytime I go here, I order the 1/2 or full baby back rib dinner. It comes with a side of coleslaw (blah), beans (so-so), garlic bread, and potatoes (can't go wrong). I like their BBQ sauce, its a bit tangy. The ribs are usually cooked pretty well - although not the falling-off-the-bone softness that I prefer, but good, nonetheless. If I want a quick rib fix, this is where I go. Also, they conveniently deliver on weekends, but not weekdays.
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B T.
Pricy..but good ribs. The sauce is amazing. Friend likes the baby back ribs. I do like them....its a cool restaurant...I like the decor. Kind of freaky farm equipment at times though. The kid picture is cute. Good overall food.
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Gary K.
My wife and I were in a store a few doors down this weekend to deliver some things to her office and smelled the BBQ cooking and just HAD to try it since it smelled really good. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, grilled chicken (and a corndog for our son). The food was delish! Good sized pulled pork, decent size chicken (although putting a little sauce on during grilling would be nice instead of just pouring it on after cooking), fries were tasty and the sauce was really good. Sweet and flavorful. Glad to see RC as a beverage choice - one of my fave's! I would have given this place 4 or maybe even 5 stars BUT... the seating area was, frankly, gross. Layers of dust on shelves, walls dusty, chairs that looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a long time (caked on food, sauce on seats, spindles AND legs, crumbs), floor just gross (needs a good scrubbing, and maybe a coat of wax), the sauce bottles, ketchup bottles and salt an pepper shakers a little crusty. The whole place just felt - dirty. And all this in a nice mall/city. This is NOT some dive location in a crappy neighborhood!!! But it seems like it. Really, take a few hours (or a day) and scrub this place down and then keep it up on a daily basis. All of this makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like...ewwww.
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Wayne S.
Pulled pork sandwich with Texas style garlic toast is just awesome!
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Restaurant Vigilant E.
Not a bad place - great when you need a BBQ fix and don't want to mess about. You can eat there, but I suggest takeaway. Their prices are pretty good and - for example - the rib dinner - you get ribs, a generous portion of fries (or potato), baked beans, slaw and garlic bread...what more do you want - again though - take it home...
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Amy L.
I used to frequent the Brothers Ribs at the Mundelein location, maybe its not the same one though? I have yet to visit this new location but I really liked the ribs before. I like ribs that fall easily off the bone and a sauce that is not too tangy nor too sweet. Also I like that you are provided perfect utensils for the rib feast... table garbage buckets, wet naps, and bibs. Awesome. I remember the checkers tables and TVs as if they want you to stay awhile and/or gives you something to do when waiting for the food. You do wait quite a bit for the ribs to be ready so beware.
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Ling L.
Brothers' joins the ranks of Sweet Baby's Ray and Famous Dave in the burbs for a good barbecue selection. The strong smokiness of ribs hits us right as we enter and we know at once that the ribs are definitely up for order. If you like your bbq sauce with a sweet tomato-based sauce, your chicken tenderly moist, and your ribs well-charred, then Brothers' makes for a solid meal. We were disappointed with the brisket. It was full of moisture and lacks flavor. The sides of baked beans were awfully sweet, and cole slaw not sweet enough. We were told that the bbq is more reminiscent of South Carolina style. S.C. bbq, however, has 2 distinct sauces, one mustard based, and the other tomato. Brothers is of the latter. Another thing to note, Brothers' fountain drinks are not from your typical vendor. Go South with RC Cola, Grape Nehi. A moonpie would have completed the Southern tribute. The shop is small and clean and downright homey. While waiting, you'll be entertained by information that reveal the "origins" of leftovers and barbecue sauce.
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John D.
I ate here for years while I worked in Palatine. Their sauce can't be beat and their ribs are fantastic. Everything else they make is mediocre at best. One of my coworkers got sick after eating their catfish and blamed it. I'm not sure it was the fish but never tried it to be on the safe side. So: get the ribs and avoid the other stuff. That's about it. Wow, my shortest yelp ever!
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Eric M.
What more do you need from a good BBQ place than tender meat, a great sauce, and plenty of napkins? Brothers Ribs has them all. The place is very small and every time I've gone only one person is working behind the counter, but the other constant is that the food is phenomenal. The half slab combo is an excellent deal. The ribs are tender and the sauce is just sweet enough. The fries are good too. Definitely stop by here if your in the area.
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mary l.
I give it a two because there were two things I liked, the french fries and the texas toast. The ribs were ok not falling off the bone tender. I was not digging the sauce. It was sweet and had a sweet spice like nutmeg I didn't care for. The beef brisket tasted like roast beef (no smoke) with the icky sauce. Baked beans were too vinegary. Baked potato was eh. I don't eat cole slaw but it looked dry. Can I just say , No one likes Diet RC. Yuck. Service was ok but brought sauce when my 6 year old ordered dry ribs. Too much $$ for not enough food. I won't be back.
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Angela Z.
Great ribs, yummy sauce. Good coleslaw and great potatoe wedges. we will definitely be a returning customer!
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Steve m.
Excellent ribs and rib tips. Generous serving and the prices are fair. Service is quick and the people that work there are generally friendly. I have lived near this place for about two and a half years now, wanting to try it. Went once about a couple months ago and have been back many, many times.
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Chilin T.
we rib tips - delicious, and pulled pork - good, but maybe b/c im not a huge pulled pork fan? their original bbq sauce is excellent!
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Rebecca R.
Hubby and I shared a 1/2 rib plate with beans and cole slaw. It was excellent. The sauce was not too sweet, not too tangy, just perfect. They were very meaty and came off the bone with a fork and knife easily. Beans were really good - but cole slaw was just ok. We are kind of far from us, but our hair salon is near, so it is going to become a new thing for us to get our hair cut and eat dinner. Definitely try this place, you can't go wrong. We are excited to try other items.
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Mark D.
I consider myself to be a BBQ expert as I have eaten it all over the USA and have had all the different regions styles of rubs and sauce's. This small restaurant in a suburb of Chicago is easily one of the best I've ever had. Ordered a full rack of ribs because they had just come out of the smoker. My lord that was the largest full rack of ribs I have ever been served. Could only eat half of it. What makes Brothers Ribs stand out from the crowd is their own BBQ Sauce. Just the right amount of everything. Not to vinegary, not to tomatoey and not spicy! They sell it by the bottle and in my opinion it's a good investment to get one to take home. Can't wait to go back and try their rib tips and smothered fries.
(5)
Bill P.
This place is amazing! I had the pulled pork sandwich and smothered fries on my first visit. The sauce is perfect! Can't believe I grew up in the area and just now found this place. GO EAT HERE IF YOU LOVE BBQ!
(5)
Erica R.
I walked and smelled the smoke flavor I usually look for at a BBQ restaurant, however when I ate the ribs I didn't taste it. Over all the ribs were tender,the sauce amazing but I didn't get the flavor of the smoke in the meat :( the baked beans had too much BBQ sauce in them and the Cole slaw not enough mayo. Overall I would go back again but I expected the ribs to taste like how great the restaurant smells. I'm a sucker for smokey ribs.
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Brett C.
Best Ribs in the Area for sure.
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Victoria W.
The slogan and decor looks better than the food actually is. Just two plain run of the mills people cooking your food, not chefs or anything. Most of what you get was frozen and they just grill it or deep fry it. I guess prices here is actually fair for a rib place. Red benches as tables, which is cute. Nothing memorable, kind of a late night drunk food joint.
(3)
Phil S.
Just a quick update... I haven't been here in awhile and I had a craving for some rib tips so I headed to Brothers. The tips were as good as they were last time, actually better since there were no dried up burnt bits BUT the brisket was a different story. I had to ask if the brisket was brisket and not pulled pork. Why? It was pulled brisket and looked just like pulled pork. Stringy and soggy, it lacked flavor and tasted like it had been sitting in a vat of warm water. I'm accustomed to either sliced brisket with a smoke ring or chopped brisket. This allows for the meat to be cut against the grain yielding a soft, flavorful texture. But their brisket was a stringy mess and just ended up stuck between my teeth. Even a ton of BBQ sauce didn't help the limp brisket (ha). So tips are good but avoid the brisket at all costs. Yeck.
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Martin P.
Probably the best ribs in this area. The Rib Tips are meaty and tender. The sauce was really good, not real sweet like some places. The fries were OK, I am going to try the wedges next time. it has been here a long time according to the guy behind the counter. I had no idea it was here but it is good to know there is a really good Rib joint in the area.
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Genevieve L.
I can't believe I've waited this one to praise this place! My coworkers and I order from here frequently. We usually get their smothered fries. I'm not sure if this is a side or if it's meant to be a meal but it's good enough to split between 2 hungry people. The fries are served underneath a healthy serving of shredded pork, cheese and bbq sauce. The only thing I wish is that the cheese would melt a bit more. their brisket is good too
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Andy M.
We searched online for some great local BBQ in the Schaumburg area and we found Brothers Ribs just a few minutes north of Schaumburg in Palatine. We order the pulled pork sandwich and the beef brisket sandwiches for lunch and the flavor and quality of meat was phenomenal. We also loved their signature BBQ. The slaw and baked beans were perfect side orders and the price was right for a family of 4, we spent under $30 for lunch. Also, we had the opportunity to meet the owner, Jim as he was working the register and making plates of food. Jim was a great guy and passionate about great customer service. We will be back and we'll be telling our friends!
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Jennifer M.
I really like this place for its BBQ boneless rib sandwich. You can get it a la carte for $3.99. For a buck more, it includes French fries and cole slaw or baked beans. It is automatically served on a Kaiser roll. You can ask to replace it with Texas toast at no additional charge. You can upgrade from the fries to a baked potato for $.50 after 4p. I really like to dip my fries in their BBQ sauce. I enjoy Lemonade with my ribs. The service is good. The size of the restaurant is adequate. There are pigs and accolades all over the place. I'm not sure if what they say is true about the origin of Leftovers but it's a nice thought.
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Joe J.
Great food. Prices are reasonable. The owner is super nice and extremely personable. He made sure to get to know everyone in the store and made my experience great. The ribs here have won a few competitions, and are quite good. Small dine in area, but I've always done carry out.
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Kristin M.
This is a good local restaurant! We ordered the rib tips and would definitely order them again. Good service and you don't have to wait too long for your order. Prices are reasonable.
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C.L. S.
No moo
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Jim P.
I had their baby back ribs. The dinner for only $1.99 more includes coleslaw, choice of potato, baked beans and one piece of garlic flavored toast. The full slab portion of ribs was quite ample. The ribs were meaty if a bit on the fatty side. They were quite tasty but in my opinion oversauced. The sauce itself was good, quite sweet and tangy. However I feel they overdid it a bit. Too much sauce overwhelms the taste of the meat itself. This of course is a personal preference. I can't see anybody that would want to order extra sauce here. A negative is the ribs were not warm enough. This varied within the slab, that is some portions tasted warmer than others. The meat was soft. This is definitely fall off the bone style. As for the sides, I had the slightly seasoned potato wedges and they were excellent. Definitely made to order, nicely crispy on the outside with a good potato flavor.Their coleslaw was so so. I did not care for the baked beans as I feel the sauce to bean ratio was too high. What they call garlic bread is one piece of white toast with a mild garlic flavor. It was tasty but why not give two pieces? This is not a full service restaurant. You can dine in but it seems they are oriented towards carry out (and my order was handled well). Once inside the smoky barbecue aromas grab you in a pleasing way. However the interior decor is not appealing. When I walked in at dinnertime there were several dirty dishes laying around. They have a small television which looks like vintage 1975. Still for the food itself, recommended.
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Michelle A.
First found this place by surprise, when I was in the neighborhood. The BBQ ribs and Chicken definitely live up to their claim of fame: several first place awards of various rib cook off. I'm a french fries enthusiast, if there is such a term, and this place is one of the few places that serves really good fries: crispy yet not oily.
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Misty S.
This ribs at this place is A-OK. I gave the place an extra star for its other qualities. It's a small restaurant that's cozy to dine in. There are signs, even one in neon lights (so you know they are serious), proclaiming world ribs champions. If you are ordering these champion ribs, I would recommend calling ahead so you don't have to wait 20 minutes for it to come out. That's what we did and we didn't have to wait long for the food. The people working there are really nice and friendly. Now back to these award winning ribs, they are not the fall off the bones type, which I'm fine with. They weren't super fatty, A plus. The sauce was good. Overall, good ribs, but nothing impressive. Maybe I was expecting more from the winner of 43 National Rib & Sauce Competitions. I also tried the smothered fries (loaded with cheese, pork and bbq sauce) and thought they were a strange combination. I mean, it's just potatoes and pork after all, but not really my thing. Here's a fun fact from their website: They noticed that pigs always rolled over on their left side to play in the mud. This made the left rack of ribs tougher then the ribs from the right side and that little known fact is still true today. That's why Brothers Ribs only cook the ribs from the right side of the pig. Someone should mythbuster that. Parking is easy since it's located in a strip mall.
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William B.
My standard for determining if i like a BBQ joint is the brisket, so thats what i had for my first visit. I want to go back to try the rib tips because those are a rare find in the area, but... While i was waiting for my food, i took a gander at the bottle of sauce sitting on the counter. the first ingredient was high-fructose corn syrup. Not a good sign for a BBQ joint to have to rely on that stuff in making their sauce. Maybe i had eschewed my expectations by looking at what i was going to be eating, but the sandwich was WAY too sweet; not my style of BBQ. No real smokiness to speak of at all. Fries & beans were nothing special either. Beans coulda been out of a can, and were also way too sweet. I likely won't be back.
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Andrea P.
The food is amazing. Try the smother fries. Heaven. The place is a little dark though. It is kind of scary. Especially the pig next to the cashier. It looks like it got broken thousands of times then superglued. The workers are very nice but one guy (who looked like the owner) seamed mean.
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Matt C.
Really wanted to like this place. Carried out their sampler for lunch. Some of the rib tips were delicious, but others were too dry to even chew. The ribs were marginal. Good texture and sauce but just tasted off. The pulled pork and beef was watery with sauce squirted on top. Not terrible, but you can tell they were trying to save time. Cole slaw and bbq beans were not memorable. Acceptable eats. Probably will stop in again when its more busy.
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Tyler D.
Have gone for years and in the past several months this place has really gone down hill. Got a full slab tonight that wasn't good at all-tasted stale or old. For $20 for a to-go dinner u expected more. Oh well, gonna need to find a new BBQ place.
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A P.
I actually think the BBQ here is somewhat decent- the sauce is similar to Russell's BBQ... what is not decent is the owner and his bad attitude. He's rude and really not pleasant! Every time I have been here he's the same miserable person, his wife occasionally will work the register and she's just as bad! On a recent lunch visit this week on a cold winter day- the temperature inside the restaurant was FREEZING and we made a comment about how cold it was and instead of being apologetic, explaining why it was so cold or offering to turn the heat up he respond with- "Yeah its about 50 degrees in here" In a sarcastic tone. - Um OK HAHA very funny... Honestly couldn't even enjoy my lunch. I'm all about the food and how good it is, but an owner being appreciative and kind to his patrons is just as important!
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J T W.
I've been dining here for ages--love their rib tips and of course their full slab of ribs. The meat quality is top notch here-- fresh, thick, juicy and tender ( better quality than what I've had at JD's Q & Brew and Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ). Their own brand of BBQ sauce is also very good. I wish they had corn on the cob as a side but I can just get that from Popeyes' drive thru. Other than that, though, I'll keep coming back here for my ribs.
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Richard N.
Awesome food especially the beast sandwich..... Great prices too .... Wish the fries were the fresh hand cut variety, but I don't go there for the fries it's the pulled pork and brisket that's keeping me coming back again and again
(5)
Danielle T.
Ordered the Lil' Bit and made it a dinner. The ribs were by far the best part; super tender and caramelized. The potato wedges were really crispy and tasty too.
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Rob W.
I've been driving past this place for years but just noticed it about a month ago when I was driving within the strip mall that they are located in. Put it in my mental notes to check it out and when the chance came up on a Thursday afternoon, I gave it a shot. Good sized menu of many BBQ items, some custom named without descriptions, so one would have to ask to find out more. I looked and decided to order the Pulled Pork dinner special - $1.50 off the regular price on Thursdays. Brothers offers two types of potatoes and my knee-jerk was to get fries, but I asked the guy working the counter what his recommendation was and he said to go with the potato wedges. Glad I did as they were a little different - nice small potato wedges (a lot of them) with a crispy outside and a fairly fresh taste to them. Texas toast was good - I've seen larger sizes, but given the size of the whole meal I received, I had no issues with the portion. Also came with decent sized cups of beans and cole slaw. Neither of those really stood out - both were just OK. There's room for improvement on both and it would really pick up the quality of their offering. Now for the pork... it was served in one of those rectangular paper deli dishes that often hold sandwiches or a very large order of fries. The portion I received was quite large and in my opinion a good value. The BBQ sauce was also pretty good too - I poured a little more on from the bottle that was at the table. But the downside was that there was a little bit of water in the bottom of the dish and overall, the pork was lukewarm at best. Seemed like it might have been in a fridge or freezer and recently defrosted or lightly heated. I also didn't detect much of a smoky or BBQ flavor within the pork itself. The other thing that was slightly unsettling was that the guy behind the counter (who was very nice and helpful) clearly had a head cold. I know it's hard to find someone to work for someone else when they're sick, but his cold in a foodservice operation makes one wonder if they'll catch it. So far, nothing yet here!!! I want to give this place another try as they've apparently been here for years and they do have some good elements to their offerings. Wish I could go higher than 3 stars, but that will be determined after visit number two.
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Kris L.
Oven baked ribs very average.
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Todd B.
Good local joint - located in Regency Plaza, Euclid and Quentin Roads, southwest Palatine - Convenient for lunch - plenty of parking right in front - try the pulled pork sandwich - an easy choice for lunch - Also have enjoyed bringing the food back to the house for a family feast - My kids particularly enjoy the Brothers baby back ribs - I like their BBQ sauce - and the wife likes the BBQ chicken - So simply stated, hard to go wrong, prices are fair and all the times there I've found the workers are friendly and seem to appreciate your business. Good tasting ribs and more - Say no more -
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Richard C.
**service: ok **food: -smoke: they dont smoke their food or if they do there is no smoke element in their food. -sauce: ok not the best sauce ive had but not bad either. -meat: very chewy, even hard, it has texture like the meat has been sitting in fridge and microwaved. really really bad -1. -garlic toaste tasted like well, garlic toast. -fries are typical frozen fries. -beans are typical canned beans. average $15~25 overall not recommended.
(1)
Brad R.
Frozen fries, corn syrup and anchovies in the BBQ sauce, and pulled brisket (a BBQ sin as far as I'm concerned) are just the start of our awful dinner. The garlic toast was basically the bread from an NIU dining hall grilled cheese. The ribs were marginal at best. They would have been better if the sauce was not so gross. It is not shocking that their awards are from 1991. They clearly gave up on making quality food a long time ago.
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Jenny V.
Ive been looking for a place in the burbs with yummy brisket i shouldve listened to the reviews and ordered ribs, but i tired the brisket instead. not smoked=not good enough for me but do try the smothered fries! delicious!!! it had fries, pulled pork and their scrumptious BBQ sauce! next time i must try the ribs!
Yum, those were some great ribs & chicken! The sauce is perfect and tangy with fall off the bone goodness. The baked beans had some sweet and tangy flavors that added a nice surprise. Portion sizes of the dinners are great and the BBQ sauce really stands out.
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Andrew C.
The sauce is absolutely fantastic. Poor selection of drinks but that's nothing to worry about. The food is served on a freaking pizza tray! It's massive. I loved the cole slaw, and the chicken was absolutely amazing. The ribs were just ok though and didn't seem like they were really meaty enough. Fries are your standard crinkle cut fries but they give you enough for five people. So what they lack in quality you sure get in quantity. The sauce though was great, we should have grabbed some to take home but we forgot and I don't believe they ship. The sauce was worth the price of admission alone and probably the second best BBQ sauce I've ever had.
(4)
Yuwei B.
SO MUCH FOOD! Get the dinner combo...you get the food and fries/beans/garlic bread! I usually get a half rib dinner combo and I'm stuffed. I'm afraid to get the full rib because it'll make me want more. The BBQ sauce they make is spicy with some zing to it. I'm a big fan of their sauce. So strap on your bib and get eatin!
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Lawrence M.
Have been eating here for around 3 years and the food is awesome and I never got around to writing a review but The food is so good I had to tell someone!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch 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 : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Peter K.
This is the third barbeque place I've been to in the Chicago land area, and while they have decent ribs and have won many awards, they aren't the best I've been to. The staff and owners here are really kind, told me they had been there for twenty some years. THE RIBS are above average, but not great. I didn't expect much coming to a rib place like this, so I think they satisfied me. But it didn't give me that feeling of wanting to come back for more. The GOOD part of these ribs is they are prepared and cooked really well. They fall off the bones just like many other reviewers state. However, that's where the goodness stops. The sauce itself isn't strong enough (in my opinion). After awhile, it doesn't taste like much and it's just "ribs". They aren't bad... but they aren't great. 3 stars THE GARLIC BREAD is really good. It tastes light and the texture is just right. It comes out crunchy and has a good balance of flavor on there. Having eaten this prior to eating the rest of the meal, it was a good start to the meal. 3.5 stars THE FRIES are fantastic. They are crunchy and crispy, just the way I like them. There's not much chewiness to them but it's not like it tastes dry. They don't oversalt it and it makes a great balance to the ribs. 3.5 stars THE BEANS are baked and don't have much of a flavor to them. They seem to be just baked beans. They are better than the baked beans you'd have in your school cafeteria, but they definitely aren't better than ones I've had from other places. They taste just a notch above bland. 3 stars. THE COLE SLAW is chopped really small and tastes clean and light. I like it for that reason. 3.5 stars. I paid about $22 including tax for all of the above. For that price, I might come here on occasion, but I wish they had a little bit stronger of a taste to it.
(3)Ellen L.
I've been ordering from them for over a year now and used to love their ribs and I'm not sure what happened but ribs are just not the same. Lately they are dried out or plain burnt.
(3)Brian M.
First and last time I eat at Brothers. Ordered 1/2rack of their award winning ribs, slaw, beans, and potatoes. The ribs - tasted like they'd been over boiled, refrigerated for days. They heat them up on a grill. Terrible way to treat a rib. No smokiness, no flavor? The meat was cool in the center and dry throughout YUK! The beans - just as bad. Tasted like S&W canned with their BBQ sauce added in. Completely boring and unimaginative
(1)Jon F.
Best ribs I've ever had, hands down. The crazy chili cheese fries are awesome too (but on the pricier side). The catfish sandwich was excellent, and I'm not typically someone who would go for that type of thing. The staff is friendly and eager to please. I've had nothing but multiple, great experiences here.
(5)Dan F.
Wow! Superb BBQ. The meat is notably fresh and that makes a huge difference to me. The BBQ sauce has a very rich, sweet, tangy balance that is hard to beat. I've eaten there a couple of times for lunch with friends and I have never been disappointed. The place is a small hole in the wall kind of place. The proprietors are friendly and the service fast. They keep bottles of BBQ at the table to "freshen up" your meal with some more. I can't wait to go back and get some more pulled pork. Go there, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Greg D.
I am being generous with my three star rating, mainly because the Ribs are REALLY over the top. Probably some of the best I ever had! I consider my self to to be fairly well educated when it comes to smoke houses as I love to smoke meats at home. I ordered the "Little bit of everything special" to get an overall sampling, as I have wanted to try this place for years. Again, Ribs are awesome! Tasty and tender! Sauce is good, I have had better sauces tho (Best sauce is Jims Rib Haven in Moline, IL). The real disappointment here was the beef and pulled pork. Both were flavorless and tasted like soup meat. Only premier smokehouses can master Beef Brisket, These guys need to work on it. Go to Brothers for Ribs, Go to T-Bobs in DesPlaines for Brisket!
(3)kevin b.
EXCELLENT. i've been eating randomly here for the past year or so as i work down the street. i've had a variety of things, and yesterday i finally had the ribs. just great. their sauce is VERY good. as for the ribs, they were very tender and came off the bone very easily and tasted GREAT. fries are whatever, coleslaw is pretty good too despite me not normally liking coleslaw. everyone that works there is always super nice and friendly. and lunch specials are great. eat good food here now.
(5)Alex N.
Great tasting barbecue (I believe it was called "Grandma's Sauce" or something of that nature). So it sounds like 2 guys stole their Grandma's sauce recipe and are now striking it rich out in Palatine, IL. I had the pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and fries and it was actually very good (for the $10.19 that it cost). I saw other people had a half a chicken or BBQ chicken sandwich which all looked good. You can also buy the BBQ sauce in the bottle which I was thinking about doing but didnt because I must have about 20 different bottles of BBQ clogging the fridge. Try this place, they have banners hanging from the ceiling saying they've won BBQ sauce competitions but for all I know, they ran them off at Kinko's down the street.
(4)Jim R.
This is my first yelp review. I am so angry right now with brothers ribs I could spit. I have ordered there in the past, but the food was underwhelming, not even worth a bad or good review. However, to be treated so shanbbily rates 0 stars! Called Brothers for a pick up order, received the "Brothers please hold". It was over 3 minutes before someone picked up. I asked if that was the normal procedure, and to quote..."we're busy what do you want". After inquiring if this "(non) gentleman cared about the business, he said "dont bitch at me I'm the owner". I couldnt even say anything, so the next thing out of the "Owners" mouth was "goodbye". That it definitely is!!!
(1)Richard N.
Excellent BBQ in the suburbs.....The smothered fries are awesome(shredded pork and BBQ sauce over fries) just try them.....The beast sandwich is awesome as well....BBQ pork sandwich with a hot link....the pork is juicy and flavorful with just enough sauce as it doesnt overpower the meaty flavor. The hot link is just spicy enough, not too much that it burns your mouth. The link has a nice "crunch" when u bite into it..... I had to eat some of the pork off the sandwich just to make it manageable. This place is highly recommended !!!! I still need to try the ribs !!! Been too busy trying their sandwiches ....Brisket sandwich is also a great treat...Think I done for now :)
(4)Liezl K.
I've come to be a frequent customer at Brothers' since it is so close to me. Everytime I go here, I order the 1/2 or full baby back rib dinner. It comes with a side of coleslaw (blah), beans (so-so), garlic bread, and potatoes (can't go wrong). I like their BBQ sauce, its a bit tangy. The ribs are usually cooked pretty well - although not the falling-off-the-bone softness that I prefer, but good, nonetheless. If I want a quick rib fix, this is where I go. Also, they conveniently deliver on weekends, but not weekdays.
(4)B T.
Pricy..but good ribs. The sauce is amazing. Friend likes the baby back ribs. I do like them....its a cool restaurant...I like the decor. Kind of freaky farm equipment at times though. The kid picture is cute. Good overall food.
(3)Gary K.
My wife and I were in a store a few doors down this weekend to deliver some things to her office and smelled the BBQ cooking and just HAD to try it since it smelled really good. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, grilled chicken (and a corndog for our son). The food was delish! Good sized pulled pork, decent size chicken (although putting a little sauce on during grilling would be nice instead of just pouring it on after cooking), fries were tasty and the sauce was really good. Sweet and flavorful. Glad to see RC as a beverage choice - one of my fave's! I would have given this place 4 or maybe even 5 stars BUT... the seating area was, frankly, gross. Layers of dust on shelves, walls dusty, chairs that looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a long time (caked on food, sauce on seats, spindles AND legs, crumbs), floor just gross (needs a good scrubbing, and maybe a coat of wax), the sauce bottles, ketchup bottles and salt an pepper shakers a little crusty. The whole place just felt - dirty. And all this in a nice mall/city. This is NOT some dive location in a crappy neighborhood!!! But it seems like it. Really, take a few hours (or a day) and scrub this place down and then keep it up on a daily basis. All of this makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like...ewwww.
(3)Wayne S.
Pulled pork sandwich with Texas style garlic toast is just awesome!
(4)Restaurant Vigilant E.
Not a bad place - great when you need a BBQ fix and don't want to mess about. You can eat there, but I suggest takeaway. Their prices are pretty good and - for example - the rib dinner - you get ribs, a generous portion of fries (or potato), baked beans, slaw and garlic bread...what more do you want - again though - take it home...
(3)Amy L.
I used to frequent the Brothers Ribs at the Mundelein location, maybe its not the same one though? I have yet to visit this new location but I really liked the ribs before. I like ribs that fall easily off the bone and a sauce that is not too tangy nor too sweet. Also I like that you are provided perfect utensils for the rib feast... table garbage buckets, wet naps, and bibs. Awesome. I remember the checkers tables and TVs as if they want you to stay awhile and/or gives you something to do when waiting for the food. You do wait quite a bit for the ribs to be ready so beware.
(4)Ling L.
Brothers' joins the ranks of Sweet Baby's Ray and Famous Dave in the burbs for a good barbecue selection. The strong smokiness of ribs hits us right as we enter and we know at once that the ribs are definitely up for order. If you like your bbq sauce with a sweet tomato-based sauce, your chicken tenderly moist, and your ribs well-charred, then Brothers' makes for a solid meal. We were disappointed with the brisket. It was full of moisture and lacks flavor. The sides of baked beans were awfully sweet, and cole slaw not sweet enough. We were told that the bbq is more reminiscent of South Carolina style. S.C. bbq, however, has 2 distinct sauces, one mustard based, and the other tomato. Brothers is of the latter. Another thing to note, Brothers' fountain drinks are not from your typical vendor. Go South with RC Cola, Grape Nehi. A moonpie would have completed the Southern tribute. The shop is small and clean and downright homey. While waiting, you'll be entertained by information that reveal the "origins" of leftovers and barbecue sauce.
(4)John D.
I ate here for years while I worked in Palatine. Their sauce can't be beat and their ribs are fantastic. Everything else they make is mediocre at best. One of my coworkers got sick after eating their catfish and blamed it. I'm not sure it was the fish but never tried it to be on the safe side. So: get the ribs and avoid the other stuff. That's about it. Wow, my shortest yelp ever!
(3)Eric M.
What more do you need from a good BBQ place than tender meat, a great sauce, and plenty of napkins? Brothers Ribs has them all. The place is very small and every time I've gone only one person is working behind the counter, but the other constant is that the food is phenomenal. The half slab combo is an excellent deal. The ribs are tender and the sauce is just sweet enough. The fries are good too. Definitely stop by here if your in the area.
(4)mary l.
I give it a two because there were two things I liked, the french fries and the texas toast. The ribs were ok not falling off the bone tender. I was not digging the sauce. It was sweet and had a sweet spice like nutmeg I didn't care for. The beef brisket tasted like roast beef (no smoke) with the icky sauce. Baked beans were too vinegary. Baked potato was eh. I don't eat cole slaw but it looked dry. Can I just say , No one likes Diet RC. Yuck. Service was ok but brought sauce when my 6 year old ordered dry ribs. Too much $$ for not enough food. I won't be back.
(2)Angela Z.
Great ribs, yummy sauce. Good coleslaw and great potatoe wedges. we will definitely be a returning customer!
(4)Steve m.
Excellent ribs and rib tips. Generous serving and the prices are fair. Service is quick and the people that work there are generally friendly. I have lived near this place for about two and a half years now, wanting to try it. Went once about a couple months ago and have been back many, many times.
(5)Chilin T.
we rib tips - delicious, and pulled pork - good, but maybe b/c im not a huge pulled pork fan? their original bbq sauce is excellent!
(4)Rebecca R.
Hubby and I shared a 1/2 rib plate with beans and cole slaw. It was excellent. The sauce was not too sweet, not too tangy, just perfect. They were very meaty and came off the bone with a fork and knife easily. Beans were really good - but cole slaw was just ok. We are kind of far from us, but our hair salon is near, so it is going to become a new thing for us to get our hair cut and eat dinner. Definitely try this place, you can't go wrong. We are excited to try other items.
(4)Mark D.
I consider myself to be a BBQ expert as I have eaten it all over the USA and have had all the different regions styles of rubs and sauce's. This small restaurant in a suburb of Chicago is easily one of the best I've ever had. Ordered a full rack of ribs because they had just come out of the smoker. My lord that was the largest full rack of ribs I have ever been served. Could only eat half of it. What makes Brothers Ribs stand out from the crowd is their own BBQ Sauce. Just the right amount of everything. Not to vinegary, not to tomatoey and not spicy! They sell it by the bottle and in my opinion it's a good investment to get one to take home. Can't wait to go back and try their rib tips and smothered fries.
(5)Bill P.
This place is amazing! I had the pulled pork sandwich and smothered fries on my first visit. The sauce is perfect! Can't believe I grew up in the area and just now found this place. GO EAT HERE IF YOU LOVE BBQ!
(5)Erica R.
I walked and smelled the smoke flavor I usually look for at a BBQ restaurant, however when I ate the ribs I didn't taste it. Over all the ribs were tender,the sauce amazing but I didn't get the flavor of the smoke in the meat :( the baked beans had too much BBQ sauce in them and the Cole slaw not enough mayo. Overall I would go back again but I expected the ribs to taste like how great the restaurant smells. I'm a sucker for smokey ribs.
(3)Brett C.
Best Ribs in the Area for sure.
(4)Victoria W.
The slogan and decor looks better than the food actually is. Just two plain run of the mills people cooking your food, not chefs or anything. Most of what you get was frozen and they just grill it or deep fry it. I guess prices here is actually fair for a rib place. Red benches as tables, which is cute. Nothing memorable, kind of a late night drunk food joint.
(3)Phil S.
Just a quick update... I haven't been here in awhile and I had a craving for some rib tips so I headed to Brothers. The tips were as good as they were last time, actually better since there were no dried up burnt bits BUT the brisket was a different story. I had to ask if the brisket was brisket and not pulled pork. Why? It was pulled brisket and looked just like pulled pork. Stringy and soggy, it lacked flavor and tasted like it had been sitting in a vat of warm water. I'm accustomed to either sliced brisket with a smoke ring or chopped brisket. This allows for the meat to be cut against the grain yielding a soft, flavorful texture. But their brisket was a stringy mess and just ended up stuck between my teeth. Even a ton of BBQ sauce didn't help the limp brisket (ha). So tips are good but avoid the brisket at all costs. Yeck.
(3)Martin P.
Probably the best ribs in this area. The Rib Tips are meaty and tender. The sauce was really good, not real sweet like some places. The fries were OK, I am going to try the wedges next time. it has been here a long time according to the guy behind the counter. I had no idea it was here but it is good to know there is a really good Rib joint in the area.
(4)Genevieve L.
I can't believe I've waited this one to praise this place! My coworkers and I order from here frequently. We usually get their smothered fries. I'm not sure if this is a side or if it's meant to be a meal but it's good enough to split between 2 hungry people. The fries are served underneath a healthy serving of shredded pork, cheese and bbq sauce. The only thing I wish is that the cheese would melt a bit more. their brisket is good too
(4)Andy M.
We searched online for some great local BBQ in the Schaumburg area and we found Brothers Ribs just a few minutes north of Schaumburg in Palatine. We order the pulled pork sandwich and the beef brisket sandwiches for lunch and the flavor and quality of meat was phenomenal. We also loved their signature BBQ. The slaw and baked beans were perfect side orders and the price was right for a family of 4, we spent under $30 for lunch. Also, we had the opportunity to meet the owner, Jim as he was working the register and making plates of food. Jim was a great guy and passionate about great customer service. We will be back and we'll be telling our friends!
(5)Jennifer M.
I really like this place for its BBQ boneless rib sandwich. You can get it a la carte for $3.99. For a buck more, it includes French fries and cole slaw or baked beans. It is automatically served on a Kaiser roll. You can ask to replace it with Texas toast at no additional charge. You can upgrade from the fries to a baked potato for $.50 after 4p. I really like to dip my fries in their BBQ sauce. I enjoy Lemonade with my ribs. The service is good. The size of the restaurant is adequate. There are pigs and accolades all over the place. I'm not sure if what they say is true about the origin of Leftovers but it's a nice thought.
(3)Joe J.
Great food. Prices are reasonable. The owner is super nice and extremely personable. He made sure to get to know everyone in the store and made my experience great. The ribs here have won a few competitions, and are quite good. Small dine in area, but I've always done carry out.
(5)Kristin M.
This is a good local restaurant! We ordered the rib tips and would definitely order them again. Good service and you don't have to wait too long for your order. Prices are reasonable.
(4)C.L. S.
No moo
(1)Jim P.
I had their baby back ribs. The dinner for only $1.99 more includes coleslaw, choice of potato, baked beans and one piece of garlic flavored toast. The full slab portion of ribs was quite ample. The ribs were meaty if a bit on the fatty side. They were quite tasty but in my opinion oversauced. The sauce itself was good, quite sweet and tangy. However I feel they overdid it a bit. Too much sauce overwhelms the taste of the meat itself. This of course is a personal preference. I can't see anybody that would want to order extra sauce here. A negative is the ribs were not warm enough. This varied within the slab, that is some portions tasted warmer than others. The meat was soft. This is definitely fall off the bone style. As for the sides, I had the slightly seasoned potato wedges and they were excellent. Definitely made to order, nicely crispy on the outside with a good potato flavor.Their coleslaw was so so. I did not care for the baked beans as I feel the sauce to bean ratio was too high. What they call garlic bread is one piece of white toast with a mild garlic flavor. It was tasty but why not give two pieces? This is not a full service restaurant. You can dine in but it seems they are oriented towards carry out (and my order was handled well). Once inside the smoky barbecue aromas grab you in a pleasing way. However the interior decor is not appealing. When I walked in at dinnertime there were several dirty dishes laying around. They have a small television which looks like vintage 1975. Still for the food itself, recommended.
(4)Michelle A.
First found this place by surprise, when I was in the neighborhood. The BBQ ribs and Chicken definitely live up to their claim of fame: several first place awards of various rib cook off. I'm a french fries enthusiast, if there is such a term, and this place is one of the few places that serves really good fries: crispy yet not oily.
(4)Misty S.
This ribs at this place is A-OK. I gave the place an extra star for its other qualities. It's a small restaurant that's cozy to dine in. There are signs, even one in neon lights (so you know they are serious), proclaiming world ribs champions. If you are ordering these champion ribs, I would recommend calling ahead so you don't have to wait 20 minutes for it to come out. That's what we did and we didn't have to wait long for the food. The people working there are really nice and friendly. Now back to these award winning ribs, they are not the fall off the bones type, which I'm fine with. They weren't super fatty, A plus. The sauce was good. Overall, good ribs, but nothing impressive. Maybe I was expecting more from the winner of 43 National Rib & Sauce Competitions. I also tried the smothered fries (loaded with cheese, pork and bbq sauce) and thought they were a strange combination. I mean, it's just potatoes and pork after all, but not really my thing. Here's a fun fact from their website: They noticed that pigs always rolled over on their left side to play in the mud. This made the left rack of ribs tougher then the ribs from the right side and that little known fact is still true today. That's why Brothers Ribs only cook the ribs from the right side of the pig. Someone should mythbuster that. Parking is easy since it's located in a strip mall.
(4)William B.
My standard for determining if i like a BBQ joint is the brisket, so thats what i had for my first visit. I want to go back to try the rib tips because those are a rare find in the area, but... While i was waiting for my food, i took a gander at the bottle of sauce sitting on the counter. the first ingredient was high-fructose corn syrup. Not a good sign for a BBQ joint to have to rely on that stuff in making their sauce. Maybe i had eschewed my expectations by looking at what i was going to be eating, but the sandwich was WAY too sweet; not my style of BBQ. No real smokiness to speak of at all. Fries & beans were nothing special either. Beans coulda been out of a can, and were also way too sweet. I likely won't be back.
(2)Andrea P.
The food is amazing. Try the smother fries. Heaven. The place is a little dark though. It is kind of scary. Especially the pig next to the cashier. It looks like it got broken thousands of times then superglued. The workers are very nice but one guy (who looked like the owner) seamed mean.
(3)Matt C.
Really wanted to like this place. Carried out their sampler for lunch. Some of the rib tips were delicious, but others were too dry to even chew. The ribs were marginal. Good texture and sauce but just tasted off. The pulled pork and beef was watery with sauce squirted on top. Not terrible, but you can tell they were trying to save time. Cole slaw and bbq beans were not memorable. Acceptable eats. Probably will stop in again when its more busy.
(3)Tyler D.
Have gone for years and in the past several months this place has really gone down hill. Got a full slab tonight that wasn't good at all-tasted stale or old. For $20 for a to-go dinner u expected more. Oh well, gonna need to find a new BBQ place.
(2)A P.
I actually think the BBQ here is somewhat decent- the sauce is similar to Russell's BBQ... what is not decent is the owner and his bad attitude. He's rude and really not pleasant! Every time I have been here he's the same miserable person, his wife occasionally will work the register and she's just as bad! On a recent lunch visit this week on a cold winter day- the temperature inside the restaurant was FREEZING and we made a comment about how cold it was and instead of being apologetic, explaining why it was so cold or offering to turn the heat up he respond with- "Yeah its about 50 degrees in here" In a sarcastic tone. - Um OK HAHA very funny... Honestly couldn't even enjoy my lunch. I'm all about the food and how good it is, but an owner being appreciative and kind to his patrons is just as important!
(2)J T W.
I've been dining here for ages--love their rib tips and of course their full slab of ribs. The meat quality is top notch here-- fresh, thick, juicy and tender ( better quality than what I've had at JD's Q & Brew and Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ). Their own brand of BBQ sauce is also very good. I wish they had corn on the cob as a side but I can just get that from Popeyes' drive thru. Other than that, though, I'll keep coming back here for my ribs.
(5)Richard N.
Awesome food especially the beast sandwich..... Great prices too .... Wish the fries were the fresh hand cut variety, but I don't go there for the fries it's the pulled pork and brisket that's keeping me coming back again and again
(5)Danielle T.
Ordered the Lil' Bit and made it a dinner. The ribs were by far the best part; super tender and caramelized. The potato wedges were really crispy and tasty too.
(4)Rob W.
I've been driving past this place for years but just noticed it about a month ago when I was driving within the strip mall that they are located in. Put it in my mental notes to check it out and when the chance came up on a Thursday afternoon, I gave it a shot. Good sized menu of many BBQ items, some custom named without descriptions, so one would have to ask to find out more. I looked and decided to order the Pulled Pork dinner special - $1.50 off the regular price on Thursdays. Brothers offers two types of potatoes and my knee-jerk was to get fries, but I asked the guy working the counter what his recommendation was and he said to go with the potato wedges. Glad I did as they were a little different - nice small potato wedges (a lot of them) with a crispy outside and a fairly fresh taste to them. Texas toast was good - I've seen larger sizes, but given the size of the whole meal I received, I had no issues with the portion. Also came with decent sized cups of beans and cole slaw. Neither of those really stood out - both were just OK. There's room for improvement on both and it would really pick up the quality of their offering. Now for the pork... it was served in one of those rectangular paper deli dishes that often hold sandwiches or a very large order of fries. The portion I received was quite large and in my opinion a good value. The BBQ sauce was also pretty good too - I poured a little more on from the bottle that was at the table. But the downside was that there was a little bit of water in the bottom of the dish and overall, the pork was lukewarm at best. Seemed like it might have been in a fridge or freezer and recently defrosted or lightly heated. I also didn't detect much of a smoky or BBQ flavor within the pork itself. The other thing that was slightly unsettling was that the guy behind the counter (who was very nice and helpful) clearly had a head cold. I know it's hard to find someone to work for someone else when they're sick, but his cold in a foodservice operation makes one wonder if they'll catch it. So far, nothing yet here!!! I want to give this place another try as they've apparently been here for years and they do have some good elements to their offerings. Wish I could go higher than 3 stars, but that will be determined after visit number two.
(3)Kris L.
Oven baked ribs very average.
(1)Todd B.
Good local joint - located in Regency Plaza, Euclid and Quentin Roads, southwest Palatine - Convenient for lunch - plenty of parking right in front - try the pulled pork sandwich - an easy choice for lunch - Also have enjoyed bringing the food back to the house for a family feast - My kids particularly enjoy the Brothers baby back ribs - I like their BBQ sauce - and the wife likes the BBQ chicken - So simply stated, hard to go wrong, prices are fair and all the times there I've found the workers are friendly and seem to appreciate your business. Good tasting ribs and more - Say no more -
(4)Richard C.
**service: ok **food: -smoke: they dont smoke their food or if they do there is no smoke element in their food. -sauce: ok not the best sauce ive had but not bad either. -meat: very chewy, even hard, it has texture like the meat has been sitting in fridge and microwaved. really really bad -1. -garlic toaste tasted like well, garlic toast. -fries are typical frozen fries. -beans are typical canned beans. average $15~25 overall not recommended.
(1)Brad R.
Frozen fries, corn syrup and anchovies in the BBQ sauce, and pulled brisket (a BBQ sin as far as I'm concerned) are just the start of our awful dinner. The garlic toast was basically the bread from an NIU dining hall grilled cheese. The ribs were marginal at best. They would have been better if the sauce was not so gross. It is not shocking that their awards are from 1991. They clearly gave up on making quality food a long time ago.
(1)Jenny V.
Ive been looking for a place in the burbs with yummy brisket i shouldve listened to the reviews and ordered ribs, but i tired the brisket instead. not smoked=not good enough for me but do try the smothered fries! delicious!!! it had fries, pulled pork and their scrumptious BBQ sauce! next time i must try the ribs!
(3)Kristina N.
Pulled pork sandwich YUM! Ribtips YUM! BBQ Sauce YUM!
(4)Carlos F.
Yum, those were some great ribs & chicken! The sauce is perfect and tangy with fall off the bone goodness. The baked beans had some sweet and tangy flavors that added a nice surprise. Portion sizes of the dinners are great and the BBQ sauce really stands out.
(5)Andrew C.
The sauce is absolutely fantastic. Poor selection of drinks but that's nothing to worry about. The food is served on a freaking pizza tray! It's massive. I loved the cole slaw, and the chicken was absolutely amazing. The ribs were just ok though and didn't seem like they were really meaty enough. Fries are your standard crinkle cut fries but they give you enough for five people. So what they lack in quality you sure get in quantity. The sauce though was great, we should have grabbed some to take home but we forgot and I don't believe they ship. The sauce was worth the price of admission alone and probably the second best BBQ sauce I've ever had.
(4)Yuwei B.
SO MUCH FOOD! Get the dinner combo...you get the food and fries/beans/garlic bread! I usually get a half rib dinner combo and I'm stuffed. I'm afraid to get the full rib because it'll make me want more. The BBQ sauce they make is spicy with some zing to it. I'm a big fan of their sauce. So strap on your bib and get eatin!
(4)Lawrence M.
Have been eating here for around 3 years and the food is awesome and I never got around to writing a review but The food is so good I had to tell someone!
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