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Uncle Bub’s BBQ, Catering & More

132 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
  • (224) 245-5802
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Uncle Bub’s BBQ, Catering & More Menu

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  • Dempsie M.

    So so pulled pork. No flavor. Ok service.

    (2)

  • Holly L.

    This is my parents' favorite place to take my daughter on "Nanapapa" night, but last week I finally went with them. The food was good. Not awesome, but good. I got the brisket - good flavor, nice and tender. Broasted potatoes - AWESOME, and I could pretend they're healthier than french fries. Green beans -meh. The green beans had kind of a funny flavor to them. When you walk in the door, they lead you to a table, place a "reserved" sign on the table while you go up to the counter and place your order. I thought that was a little odd, and even more so when we came back to our table and someone was sitting in our "reserved" seat. It's strange - there were plenty of empty tables, but since someone sat at our table, we were dumbfounded about what to do. The atmosphere is fun and backyard BBQ-ish. The order takers and the servers were some of the nicest people I have ever encountered, and that wins a lot of points with me. The soda fountain has red cream soda AND green river, so that's pretty cool by me too. And my 3-year-old loves the "boy pig and girl pig" out front. So, although I have had better food - it was good, and the overall experience was a winner. Thanks!

    (4)

  • You Kno W.

    We love BBQ --- and while we wouldn't count out a return trip, we'd likely only do it if we were in the vicinity. Other BBQ places had tastier fare. To their credit, the restaurant is spacious and friendly. Love the big booths! The choices are varied and the people were friendly. It would be terrific for a group or for people with children. But the brisket and pulled pork were pretty dry, the sauce was mediocre and the beans were runny. The food wasn't thrilling ---- and that's what we came here for after all. We wanted to love you, but I've gotta say, Bub --- you're not our favorite uncle.

    (3)

  • Merle O.

    Very good KC style bbq at a fair price in the burbs. Class pulled pork and chicken. A sound place that I came upon by chance. Good people- they got my bud's order wrong and wound up handing him a gift certificate for the next visit. Nice.

    (4)

  • Chris K.

    I had the burger with pulled pork. I took it to go and the burger was warm. My only complaint was I asked for medium and it was cooked closer to a medium well. I also thought it was a nice touch that they placed the lettuce, tomatoes and pickles in a separate foil so that the bun would not get moist. I will be going back to this place, the sauce was fantastic and next time will be trying the beef brisket.

    (5)

  • Katie And John P.

    This is a review about Uncle Bubs catering that we had for our wedding. Where do I even begin because I have so many great things to say. First of all they are so professional and make you feel so well taken care of. Throughout the whole process my husband kept saying that he feels like this type of service nowadays is so hard to come by that it feels too good to be true. Let me tell you, it is true! Mark (the owner) and Marie were there through the entire process and even thought of little details we didn't. As far as the menu, we had three meats and sides, but Mark kept saying that they can create almost anything that we wanted. They even offered to set up the table arrangements, escort cards, and guest book. I ended up having my florist do all that, but I had many meetings and email exchanges with Mark and Marie that I knew we were in such good hands. The day of my wedding I worried about and had some issues with other vendors, but never once did I worry about Uncle Bubs or had any complaints. I knew the presentation of the food at the wedding would look great, but I was so impressed when I arrived. The servers were wearing white collared shirts with black aprons. The food was served in shiny silver sternos which looked classy. Before I (the bride) began getting my food on the buffet one server came up to me and said once I am finished filling up my plate that they will carry it back to our table so I didn't spill on my dress. That is what I mean with the service that is just above and beyond. That same server kept coming up to the bridal party table and asking us if we need anything. We even took him up on it, asking him to get us some pop. I have to mention that guests at my wedding were so impressed by their service as well. One of my friends said they were posing for a picture when the server walked by carrying two water pitchers in his hands and offered to take their picture. Very thoughtful! I strongly recommend Uncle Bubs for your wedding or any event you need catered. They definitely know how to cater an event and make you feel so at ease.

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    Was here with my buddy on a Friday at 7:30PM. A host greets you and seats you. To order you go to the register and they bring you the food. I had the sampler with Mac n Cheese balls and Fries. To drink: coke products. The ribs were good with crispiness, adding their spicy sauce was tasty. The pulled pork and brisket were standard and the chicken was fall off the bone with skin that is not crispy. I will come back here again. The staff is very friendly and courteous, I left a cash tip on the table for them cleaning up my mess.

    (4)

  • Gary H.

    Pretty good. Was just in town for a couple of days and stopped by this place on the way to the train station. Good fried Mac n cheese (think Mac n cheese fritter) and pulled pork and beans. Hot link was "ok" for my encased meat taste.

    (4)

  • Jenna S.

    Not the best BBQ joint. I grew up in Westmont and this is the only BBQ in town. I think everyone was super excited when it opened because we thought we were getting a great BBQ restaurant and then it turned out to be just bad. The BBQ is generally oversoaked in sauce and not the greatest cuts of meat. I see that other people have given this same review - sad. The service also just plain sucks. I'd say at least 90% of the people working there are impolite high school students, so I guess there's a real reason why the service isn't that great. When I was in HS, I knew a bunch of the servers there and they never took their job seriously. The only upside to all HS service is that we'd get free food if we went in after school. Only redeeming qualities: despite the poor quality of the meats, the owner of the restaurant is very nice. Also, the side dishes are great - I love the baked beans, corn, etc. And the cheese fries are excellent - but none of this is real food by itself. If you want BBQ, go to Naperville. Ribfest happens every summer and it's amazing.

    (2)

  • Eric W.

    This is one of our favorite BBQ restaurants. They have a huge variety of meats, and the smoked meats are really smoked. The service is good, and the management seems to care a great deal about satisfying the customer. There's usually a manager wandering around the dining room asking about your experience. A few times I've seen them with a less than satisfied customer, and they always seem to bend over backwards to please the customer. That being said, my choice if meat is the baby back ribs. Most times they are exceptionally good, but a few times I've had dry, overcooked ribs. I attribute this to the nature of real smoked meats, and I'm sure if I was dissatisfied they'd get me something I liked. My wife likes the St. Louis ribs, and she is always happy.

    (4)

  • Jenni E.

    I love BBQ so I was excited to try this place that I had heard good things about, but I wasn't impressed at all. First of all, it is the kind of place that you are faced with a huge menu plastered on the wall and have to order your food at a counter and then someone will bring you your food. I am okay with this concept - I don't need to be waited on hand and foot, but I felt like there were too many decisions to make to be ordering at a counter. I needed time to process the menu and I felt very rushed when placing my order. Everything that I did order was just okay, and I felt like I would have done much better at Famous Dave's. Most of the meat was dried out, I hated the ribs and the food was pretty expensive. The best part about the meal was that they give kids a free scoop of ice cream with their entree. If I had a craving for BBQ, I would go somewhere else before coming back here again.

    (2)

  • Hummad H.

    Delicious beef ribs... need I say more? The staff has always been great whenever I stop by. I used to love the fried macaroni and cheese... but it's a smaller portion now than it used to be, so I'm disappointed. It's still good though, just not enough of it.

    (4)

  • Christopher G.

    Okay. I'm a fan of BBQ. In Indy My wife and I make plenty of trips to yelp.com/biz/gt-souths-r… We were "hunkering" for some of that BBQ that fits our roots (southern Indiana/Kentucky for my wife). Guess what, this place doesn't do it. 1st) The waiter does nothing but deliver a freaking plate. They don't check on you, don't take your order, and don't refill your drinks. They want a tip? F' em 2) The BBQ sauce takes like crap. Way too sweet. . . So, the search continues. Though a Westmont store owner nodded in sympathy at my bitching about the UNcle Bub restaurant and commented "yeah, I don't think they know how to make good BBQ up here, these people don't know what they are talking about. . " This also cements my avoidance of any future BBQ fest at Napperville. I mean if a winner sucks this bad, what can I expect from the runner ups?

    (2)

  • Brad W.

    Uncle Bubs is amazing BBQ and one of our favorite places to eat in westmont. Service is really superb, food is amazing, I suggest the broasted chicken and then try one of the hot sauces from their wall of choices! They even have a frequency program to give loyal customers deals!

    (5)

  • Kyle B.

    This 3 star is a pending yelp. I've only been here once and I intend to go again and work my way around the menu. For this first visit though I had the pulled pork and potato salad. It was pretty good overall but I think I had unrealistic expectations for it. They do their pulled pork a little on the drier side while I like it sauced up, sadly I did carry out so I didn't have sauce available to me to fix this. As far as service the gentleman on the phone was very nice and helpful and helped guide to more popular dishes. Overall the price is moderate as is the quality, nothing special but I wouldn't avoid the place.

    (3)

  • candy c.

    Excellent BBQ and great service. My husband ordered the "Meat Sampler" (the St. Louis style ribs were his fave) and I had the BBQ Pork Sandwich. I LOVE the Spicy BBQ Sauce--just the right amount of kick. The baked sweet potato with brown sugar was tasty and I enjoyed the zing of the baked beans. The fried mac & cheese was so-so; I wouldn't order it again. The staff was super friendly and it was nice to see them treat their customers with kindness. Kelly, who was working the register, was incredibly patient with an elderly gentleman who couldn't make up his mind and was having trouble with the large menu. She didn't rush him and other staff opened registers as the line grew. It was great teamwork. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Kelly H.

    Loved it! We went here for the first time for lunch and received amazing service. They have a good selection of alcohol for this type of a BBQ place. Both the service and the food were outstanding.

    (5)

  • Tina H.

    Awesome ribs, excellent nachos and super friendly staff! Whats not to like?

    (4)

  • Carol Y.

    I have been to Uncle Bubs more than a few times and have been very pleased every time. My parents live by Real Urban BBQ in Highland Park and I have to say, I think I like them a little more than Uncle Bubs but Bubs is still real good stuff. I had every intention of giving a loving 5 star review but my last visit today let me down just a little bit. I strayed from a favorite of mine and wasn't happy with my choice, I also stuck with a favorite and it wasn't up to par. Here's the deal... Today I ordered the 2 meat dinner. My usual is rib tips and brisket. I went for the brisket and burnt ends this time. The brisket wasn't the nice slices of meat I was used to to. This time it was also chopped, almost looked like cat food. I have a feeling I got what was leftover in the pan. While visually it was not appealing, I knew it would still taste good, and I was right, My burnt ends let me down. I think i was spoiled by the ends at Real Urban BBQ. The ends here were more of a cubed beef with some bbq sauce. They were dry too. I was not a fan of those and will not be getting them again. My last visit aside, I still love Bubs. The brisket is all good (the BF is a huge fan of the sandwich) even though it didn't look pretty this time around. I also love the rib tips. Smothered in good sauce and full of flavor. The sides are fantastic as well. I am in love with the baked sweet potato with brown sugar. On my last visit, they actually gave me 2 and apologized that the potatoes were smaller than usual. What a nice touch. Today I did something different and got the fried mac n cheese. Holy cow were those little balls of carby heaven. I WILL be getting those more often. The corn bread is phenomenal. It has the little pieces of corn in it that I love. The service is always great and the managers are always walking around to check on the customers. So, while this last time wasn't as top notch as always, I will still go back. I won't let one of my favorite places to eat be defined by one experience that was just ok. We all have bad days.

    (4)

  • Nancy G.

    I felt like some BBQ and stopped in and ordered the beef brisket plate. The portion was big, but it lacked on taste and most of the slices were over cooked and dry, unfortunately. My side dishes were fine. Went over to the hot sauce wall and many bottles were empty but still on display. My sister's beans were good but she said the potato salad needed salt and was bland.

    (2)

  • Rick C.

    Very disappointed, the ribs were dry,tough and not a lot of meat. I liked the pulled pork and the brisket, but I'll pass on the ribs.

    (2)

  • Charity M.

    The pulled pork an fried macaroni was the highlight of my weekend! mmmmm!!! We ordered the sampler and it was more than enough for 3 adults.

    (5)

  • Kat D.

    Discovered Uncle Bubs at the famous Naperville Ribfest a couple years ago. I frequent here from time to time. Good old fashion BBQ! My TOP 5 recommendations: 1. PULLED PORK NACHOS - oh boy, need I say more? An appetizer fit for a mass feeding. It has a layer of crispy crunchy tortilla chippies, with a generous heaping of their slow roasted pulled pork, topped with refried beans and jalapeños and drenched with cheese. Not the gooey cheese but like the dipping stuff. Liquid gold! 2. BURNT ENDS -perfectly charred and super moist. Topped with a bit of their BBQ sauce. Order this as a sandwich or on it's own. It won't disappoint. 3. CHICKEN WINGS -deep fried paradise. Their wings are spot on. Cooked crisped on the outside but then you bite into them and the meat is moist and tender. Probably the BEST wings I've had ever. 4. BRISKET - it just melts in your mouth. You don't even spend time chewing it up. It's that good. 5. DEEP FRIED MAC AND CHEESE- it's not an entree but it certainly is one of the reasons I love Uncle Bubs. Breaded mac and cheese deep fried and served hot to you so when you bite into it, it just pops with good flavor and hot cheese....hawt. I can't write about this place anymore because it just makes my mouth water. Come check out this place. They cater too!!! Great for summer parties or just parties in general!

    (4)

  • Brien S.

    Solid BBQ. Counter service but attentive at the table. Unlimited fountain drinks. Reasonably fast. Good deserts.

    (4)

  • Michele S.

    Not a great experience here. We walked in, and a super hyper young lady approached us speaking a mile a minute muttering something like "...because it gets busy in here on Saturdays". I had no idea what she was talking about. She showed us a table, and put a "reserved" sign on it, and then told us to order at the front. So we did. I got the 2 meat plate with rib tips and pulled pork. When we got back to the table, I realized that it was filthy, and the BBQ sauce was empty. I grabbed some sauce off of another table, but couldn't find anyone to wipe down the table, so I did it myself. Regarding the food, I liked the pulled pork, but the rib tips were absolutely disgusting. I like my BBQ a little charred, but these rib tips were burned beyond recognition. The green beans tasted like can, so those were gross too. The cornbread was pretty average. Not the best BBQ I've had by a long shot.

    (2)

  • Emily T.

    We worked with Uncle Bub's Catering for our June 2015 Wedding. My husband and I were so pleased with our wedding day because of the hard work and efforts of Bub's staff members. Mark and Marie, who coordinate many aspects of the day, were so kind and helpful. We were on a budget, and they did their very best to ensure that our wedding budget was kept in check. Also, Uncle Bub's worked with us to help make sure every detail was in place from start of our cocktail hour all the way through our reception. Marie is a fantastic event coordinator and planner; she is organized, attentive, helpful, and enthusiastic. We felt very secure on our wedding day knowing that we need not worry about any minor details. On top of amazing catering logistics, Uncle Bub's delivered on its quality BBQ for our wedding. We chose to do a buffet with Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Salad, and other items. The pulled pork was delicious with great buns; I was also akin to the delicious potato bread rolls. I highly recommend you eat these and then sneak some to take home! :-) Our guests said they loved the food! The food was prepared and served well. Jerry, the captain, was attentive to us and made sure we were happy with the entire night. The staff was excellent, and we can't say one negative aspect of the night! The entire experience of planning our wedding was wonderful because of the tireless efforts of Uncle Bub's. We cannot say thank you enough! They truly did a fabulous job, and we HIGHLY recommend them. Go for unique food at your wedding and choose Bub's because they are amazing.

    (5)

  • Kara Z.

    After moving away a year ago, Uncle Bub's wins a place on my list as the lunch place my husband misses the most!

    (5)

  • Lori G.

    We just had you cater a birthday party and we received so many compliments on the food! Everyone loved it and asked where we catered it from. There was not one person that was dissatisfied. I would use you again!

    (5)

  • LOIS B.

    Just not working. I am not in the restaurant business but I would think hot food is served hot and cold food cold. Seems logical. Not here. What I did like is that there are 3 doors you pass through to get into the restaurant. I like that, no one gets blasted by frigid air on a cold winter's day. There are markings on the floor to direct you to place you order and then find a seat. There are daily specials. Now the reality. We ordered 2 pulled pork sandwiches and one beef stew special, served on noodles. The stew was very thin, likened to Lipton soup by the person who had ordered it. She took most of it home. She did like the corn bread. I found the pulled pork was not served hot and there was just too much bun for the amount of meat placed on it causing it to taste dry. I did add BBQ sauce, didn't help much. The other person who had ordered the pulled pork tried to eat the meat, but couldn't even do that. She tried 1 French fry, and passed on the cole slaw. She ended up just wrapping the meal in the paper that it is served on and had nothing to eat. The 2 fried mac and cheese balls that I had were the best part of these 3 meals, but again, I thought they would be hot. This was a big fail. In reviewing the other reviews, it appears that this is a hit or miss type of place. BIG MISS today. However, if you are so inclined, try it for yourself, you may get lucky.

    (2)

  • Reina S.

    Uncle Bub's is the best! Him and all his staff were AMAZING at our wedding. They really went up and beyond the call of duty...including reasonable prices and great recommendations for other good vendors. Thanks to his recommendation we saved a small fortune on liquor for the reception. I plan to use him again for my baby shower coming up. Also, don't let the name fool you! We had a very nice reception and Bub's was able to make the presentation very elegant. I had reservations about BBQ for a wedding but everyone is STILL saying that it's the best wedding food they have ever tasted! You can trust the owner to give you the best price and best service possible. We often go back to eat at the restaurant when we're in town. I can't rate him high enough!

    (5)

  • Cynthia R.

    I mean no disrespect to all the Yelpers who love this place, however, I'm not sure how the heck they have 3.5 stars overall! Grant it, it's not in Chicago, where there is some world class bbq, but it's close enough that the q should be better. We went with a group of 8 peeps and no one was impressed. The chicken was relatively flavorless. The brisket was good, but very dry. Pulled pork was ok, kinda meh. The ribs....bad. They were dry and meatless. I'm sad to post a negative review for this place because I really wanted to like it! And by the way, don't bother getting the mac and cheese balls...that is, unless you like fake tasting Kraft mac and cheese. If that's the case, you're gonna LOVE IT! The green beans, again, totally flavorless. On a better note, the hubs got the pecan crusted catfish. He thought it was A Ok. Not spectacular, but certainly not bad. I think someone thought the cornbread was decent, but others, not so much. And the bbq sauce....can anyone tell me what the difference is between the mild and spicy?? I couldn't tell one bit. I kept using different bottles on the tables to see if there was something wrong with me....well, that is definitely questionable, but not the point. Ha! I still could not distinguish between the two bbq sauces.

    (2)

  • Jason S.

    This place used to be a go-to joint for me and still is. The prices were cheap and the food was excellent. The manager was on the ball and the staff was good. A total five star place. Then they started winning the Naperville Ribfest and then they moved all of their prices up and reduced their portions. Food was the same - excellent; but they started getting a little greedy. I'll be honest, I still go there and speak very highly of it; but you have to realize, I was on board with these guys back when they were just a little hole-in-the-wall place across the street from Holy Trinity.

    (4)

  • Luana F.

    Worst place ever they should call it"Uncle bub's road kill" Please do not stop here unless your car breaks down. Worst bbq ribs in Illinois inmates at a jail would throw the food back at the guard, tastes like a rubber hose. Chicken tasted like a hard boiled eggs. We came for a business meeting and we didn't talk about the meeting but how horrible the food was. corn is blan and potatoes are from instant out the box Thumbs down uncles bub's road kill" Please do not not best bbq ribs taste like a farm. brisket Taste like rubber Checks tast like hard boiled eggs We came for a busses meeting and we didn't talk about the meeting but how horrible Thumbs down!!!!!

    (1)

  • Lindsay C.

    Amazing customer service, delicious food (the Mac Momma was out of this world!), and unlimited fountain drinks. Plus table service and a clean restaurant. Definitely will return.

    (5)

  • Nathan S.

    Great BBQ! Walking up, you can smell the hickory smoke emanating from the Southern Pride smokers inside. This makes me go from hungry for lunch to a crazed man who needs a BBQ fix. The building is great, you feel like you are outside with shacks around you. The staff was some of the best I have had the pleasure to order from. They instantly knew that we were new to Uncle Bub's and were quick to answer any of our goofy questions such as "why kind of smoker do you guys use?". The atmosphere and vibe you get here is very welcoming and fun. It makes you comfortable, wanting to kick back and stay for the entire day. The food is amazing, but the first place trophies from competitions around the US can explain that better than I can. They have tons of them scattered about the building. I would suggest you try a little.. or alot.. of everything on the menu, i really enjoyed the fried mac and cheese as a side though.

    (5)

  • Allison T.

    My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. I ordered half a slab with potato salad and baked beans. He had the 2 meat platter (pulled pork and chicken) with potato salad and fried mac and cheese. I enjoyed the ribs! They had a great crunch on the skin but a little on the dry side. I thought both the pulled pork and chicken were tender. The fried mac and cheese bites were our favorite side. We'll definitely be back when the BBQ craving rolls around. Good food and service!

    (4)

  • Fast Eddie F.

    I can't believe I haven't been here before! Really really great BBQ. Split the belly buster, wings and steak tips for a client lunch the other day. Everyone raved. If you're in this neighborhood, DO it!

    (4)

  • Dan B.

    Uncle Bub's is one of those places I could have sworn I've reviewed before. I've been here quite a few times in the past decade or so. You might be asking, what is Uncle Bub's? Well, Uncle Bub's is a barbeque joint in an old wooden building in downtown Westmont off of Cass avenue just a little bit South of the train tracks. Immediately noticeable with a cartoon pig on the sign Uncle Bubs is well known to almost everyone who has passed down Cass avenue in the last decade or so. Many years ago I stopped in the first time and have been back well over a dozen times since. Uncle Bub's is an old wooden building and as soon as you pull up you'll smell the food coming from within. Once you enter the building it's really more like an old house with a front door and then several halls where the seating is located with an order counter hiding in the Southwest corner. I'll go over the good and the bad with Uncle Bub's and allow you to decide for yourself whether it's worth stopping here. We'll start with the positives. Uncle Bub's has some pretty excellent sides, the fried mac and cheese balls are one of my favorites. Originally you got one huge ball of fried mac and cheese, now it comes in several smaller fried balls. The BBQ sauces at the table are tasty. They have Green River in their soda fountain, compared to some other local BBQ places they have adequate parking and quite a few places to sit. And their food can be excellent with a nice smokey flavor. Now let's go on to the down sides of Uncle Bubs, first off the consistency. I've had chicken, pulled pork and many other things here. Sometimes there's a great smokey flavor grilled into the food, but more often than not it's lacking. Sure, you can cover it up with BBQ sauce and have that overpower the flavor, but then you're missing something. It seems like sometimes stuff is left to smoke a lot longer than others.While there's lots of seats, they can be uncomfortable to sit in with wooden hard booths. This isn't a problem for a short time, but I've had orders take a while and it's just not a place you want to be spending 40 minutes sitting at. This eatery with a cartoonish pig for a mascot is a place you can go hog wild with excellent appetizers and competent barbeque. When busy, the long wait can turn your visit into a bit of a boar and the due to the hard booths it's not a comfortable place to wallow around and wait. However, this shouldn't HAM-per you from visiting. My feelings on Uncle Bub's are mixed and I don't mean to swine about the place. It's always clean, well maintained and never a pig-pen like other restaurants in the area. The quality appetizers will make you squeal and that's no hogwash. It's a good place to stop whether you're a dude or a babe, the prices are reasonable so whether you're rich or pork you should be able to afford the food here without breaking your piggy bank. So I'll give Uncle Bub's three stars, it's snout the best BBQ joint in the area, but it's worth visiting. Oink you very much for reading.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    I recently made it in for their 17th anniversary specials and I have had their food since at several BBQ events this past summer. (First place Rib Fest Chicago, while being filmed for Anthony Anderson's Food Network show, Eating America.) The hiccup from 2011 is certainly forgiven and they certainly can feed the masses. I'll need to give their ribs a try in house soon, as everyone deserves a second chance. I never did hear anything more from Stuart?

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    Best family owned BBQ biz around! Mark and Carri are a great couple making some great BBQ! I come in and get their Sandwich of the Month and I can't rave enough about how delish all the menu items I've had! If you're looking for great BBQ in a laid-back, cozy atmosphere, Uncle Bub's is your place! :)

    (5)

  • Kristin M.

    I don't know, maybe I've just been spoiled from going to BBQ places like Hog Wild and Chuck's, but this place just couldn't compare. I ordered pulled pork with "homemade" mashed potatoes and gravy. The pulled pork was ok but not any better then what I make at home in my crock pot. As for the homemade mashed potatoes you could tell they were made from a potato flake powder. I could of overlooked all of that but the service was a disaster. I was there with my boyfriend and another couple. Our food came out while we waited about ten more minutes for the other couple's. We didn't eat until their food came out (not wanting to be rude) and by the time their food showed up ours was cold. Bummer.

    (2)

  • Dave Y.

    We hold bbq places to a standard set by a resturaunt, South Moon Bbq, which is very high. We were not disappointed here. The selection is excellent, if not somewhat confusing. My wife had the pulled pork, I had the hot links and we split a order of burnt ends. All were excellent, including the sides and cornbread, the later the only think lacking in the aforementioned place. While this is quite a bit from our house, we now have another bbq place to choose from and will be back.

    (5)

  • Beth O.

    Drove almost an hour just to go there because it used to be my favorite BBQ place. It was a disaster. The onion rings were raw and still had gooey batter inside. The brisket was cold and not at all tender. I had to send it back, which I rarely have done anywhere! I felt bad cause I brought family there from far away. Something has changed here!!!

    (1)

  • Diana N.

    This is the only barbecue restaurant I will ever recommend. The food is delicious and not fatty. The side dish of fried macaroni is so very good. The prices are better than others and they don't mind if you ask for extra sauce. They are very nice and that's becoming hard to find lately. I also love that they have Green River soda. Skip all those other barbecue restaurants because this is where you want to be.

    (5)

  • Jillian H.

    My hubby loves BBQ and we've tried our fair share. So off we went to give Uncle Bub's a try. We had several sides along with the brisket. We almost always order pulled pork but decided to give the brisket a try. The brisket was okay but we both felt it lacked some seasoning and could have been tenderer. The bbq beans were nothing special and the mac and cheese needed to be more cheesy and creamier. I know everyone has their own criteria of what is good BBQ but there are definitely better BBQ joints in the suburbs.

    (2)

  • mei s.

    We wanted to give this place a try after having not been in a bit. We ordered the baby back ribs, St. Louis ribs and rib tips. We had a sample of the burnt ends which was really good. The ribs were fine. The cornbread was dry, the mashed potatoes were good, the beans were decent and the broasted potatoes were also very dry. The friendly service was a nice welcome. I would definitely order the burnt ends next time. They were very moist.

    (3)

  • Layda C.

    Ribs, burnt ends, and pulled pork were tasty. Coleslaw and corn a bit bland for my taste. Service was friendly and eager to please. Manager/owner seemed genuinely interested in customers. Order and get your own soda area is a bit crowded. Solid local place.

    (3)

  • Melissa R.

    The nicest thing I can say about this place is over priced garbage!!! I've been a few times and have been less than impressed every time! The brisket was tough and dry, brisket should fall apart and melt in your mouth. For $13 I expect more than 6 small cubes on an oversized bun. The bbq sauce was lame with limited options. You want good bbq? Drive a few extra miles and hit up Qbbq in Lagrange. Worth the money and offer a good selection all of witch is tastey! The best bbq in the area however is in naperville. sharkos is OUTSTANDING!! Maybe uncle bubs could take a few notes!

    (1)

  • Larry D.

    On friday June 5,I decided to pick up food instead of eating inside.What a mistake!!! I ordered the nacho plate and I received about 40% less pork than if I ate inside.I also ordered a corn dog with french fries.The corn dog was good BUT the french fries were horrible! About half the fries were rock solid,probably sitting under a heat lamp for a long time.To top off this, there was only a small handful of fries.Let me point out, I picked up my horrible order at 11:20AM.The lunch crowd had'nt arrived yet.I'm still a big fan of Uncle Bubs,BUT I will never ever order a take out again!!!!!!!!!! PS I ordered a drink and I did not received it.But I WAS CHARGED!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Megan K.

    Awesome pulled pork- not so great brisket. Mac and cheese balls are a MUST! will be back just for those. The service is quick, counter ordering and quick table delivery. Not the best BBQ around but will do when your craving it.

    (3)

  • Stuart C.

    While I usually get Uncle Bub's to go (great for when friends are coming over and having time to cook just isn't in the cards) and have to say that their food is always top notch. There is a lot of BBQ available in the Chicagoland area and Uncle Bub's always is near the top of my list to suggest. The way they cook their meat, the love they pour into their BBQ. It all shines through! The interior is very roadhouse inspired and is great to go with friends or family. Plenty of room means there's usually easy seating to be had unless they are running a special (when they do run them - look out! There's going to be a line.)

    (5)

  • Rich P.

    I've been here to eat lunch before and had catering for a company function and I remember it being a lot better than it seems to be now. Just had lunch this week with some clients and had the brisket dinner with baked beans and green beans for my sides. Plenty of brisket with the meal no doubt, but as a huge brisket fan, I can tell you this was likely the least enjoyable brisket that I've ever had. It seemed way over cooked and very dry. It was actually pretty flavorless and I doused it in spicy BBQ sauce to liven it up. That didn't help as the BBQ sauce was not spicy and was also pretty flavorless. The baked beans were passable, nothing extraordinary, and the green beans were.......green beans. Corn bread was fine but if I go back I'll definitely be trying something else.

    (2)

  • Jim B.

    This had to be the worst bbq I have ever had. I had the 2 meat dinner with brisket and ribs. I also ordered burnt tips. Everything was so dry I think I would have rather eaten shoe leather. The coleslaw was bland and the cornbread was flavorless. The fried mac and cheese was ok but everything else was nearly inedible. I don't know how this place has ever won an award. I rarely post reviews like this but this place earned it.

    (1)

  • Joe S.

    8/2/14. I have eatin here before and has always been good-vg. After two bad BBQ experiences I needed a bbq boost and was not disappointed. Full slab of ribs, cobett-o-corn and mashed pots.... Ribs-Excellent, just enough tang, did not overwhelm the meat Corn- sorry on this. forzen cobette? We are in the middle of a great corn season people!!! (ate it anyway, love corn) How about serving FRESH corn for a few months out of the year? Mashed pots- nothing great but just ok, prefer scalloped pots The ribs made up for the negatives. There were no leftovers and my plate was clean. I'll be baack.

    (4)

  • Lorie M.

    GREAT FOOD! Ordered brisket & herb roasted chicken for 15 people to go. Everyone loved the brisket. And the herb roasted chicken was fantastic. I am still craving it. When I placed my order they helped me come up with just the right amount of food for 15. I had enough food for a meal for 2 left so they were right on target with their estimates of how much to boy. There was a little confusion with the order when I picked it up but the manager took it as an opportunity to make a bad situation good. He went above & beyond to satisfy me & make everything right. I left a happy camper. I will definitely order from them again, this time with extras to freeze & use later.

    (5)

  • Becky R.

    I love their BBQ Beef Brisket. It is delicious. I am also a huge fan of their BBQ sauce. I think it is the best ever! I would give 5 stars but I feel their sides were good, not great. My whole meal and experience was very good. I will be back there for sure!!

    (4)

  • Ellen H.

    Great meat-love the beef brisket. Skip the sides, they are all an afterthought. Star # 3 is because they have Green River on tap at the soda fountain. Can't go wrong if you just eat the meat and drink Green River, but who can do that too often?

    (3)

  • Jacob J.

    For the longest time I had only ever enjoyed Uncle Bub's BBQ at Chicago festivals and some random concerts held in the city close to that park off Lake street. Every time I looked forward to having Bub's BBQ and it was always a treat. Then one day the possibility of having lunch here presented itself while on the way to Aurora for some outlet shopping. My dreams of a five star barbeque meal were shattered. I'll refrain from the play by play. We ordered a bit of everything. Really. Four dined and shared everything together. Everything was pretty average, as good as stuff purchased from your corner char house. I was bummed. I also thought for an afternoon meal, an afternoon with steady business, the table should not have been so sticky. But this observation has more to do with how or what they use to clean off tables. With a family, the place can be a fun time and a point of interest for photos sake. But if seeking serious barbeque, I have to admit you'll have to keep looking. Or as I shared earlier, seek them out at festivals. It's where their A game is presented.

    (3)

  • Kevin R.

    Ok my father lives down the street from here and I figured I would give it a try for the second time. I had the rib dinner this time with a side of mashed potatoes and fried Mac n cheese. The ribs where over cooked and dry with little taste. and the cheese balls were also hard and dry. I wanted to love this place but just keeps letting me down.

    (1)

  • Brandon H.

    A friend of mine had the ribs a few years back and said they were good so a group of four of us decided to give it a try. Our food wasnt hot when it arrived, it warm at best. I feel like a good judge at a bbq place is how the brisket is so i ordered that. The brisket was lean but it was also tuff. I also feel that if a meat is smoked good you should see a nice deep pink/purple smoke ring which gives it a great smoked flavor that you dont even need to put sauce on. However, both mine and my friends briskets lacked this. It tasted like a beef roast that you cooked in the oven then sliced and poured on some sauce. Also their mashed potatoes tasted like boxed potatoes. No restaurant should serve boxed potatoes in my opinion. Overall very disappointed and doubt well go back seeing that there are much better bbq places nearby.

    (2)

  • Joe R.

    Great BBQ sandwiches, hefty portions, and excellent value.

    (4)

  • Matt G.

    I've been here a couple of times, and while I really want to like this place...I just can't anymore. I keep going in the hopes that it's going to get better, but it doesn't. And while I can't confirm it, I think my last trip here for lunch made me very sick (this was the only thing I ate that my family didn't that day). The staff here is fantastic, and service has always been fast and friendly. But, the BBQ just doesn't do it for me. To be frank, I always wonder if what I'm getting is day old left overs. Nothing really ever tastes fresh. The ribs are OK. The hot links are really good. Everything else? Meh...doesn't stand up to other Q I've had. The sides are mediocre. If I could use one word to sum this place up, it would be "inconsistent". I would not recommend this place. Unfortunately, you have to travel a good distance to find decent BBQ in this area.

    (1)

  • Dale L.

    I had lunch at Uncle Bub's with my family yesterday afternoon at about 1pm on a wet November Saturday. The restaurant has a reputation for outstanding BBQ, so I stopped in to see what the hype is all about. If this is award winning BBQ, I'm afraid the judges had less than enough experience to derermine that conclusion. I ordered the BBQ'ed half chicken which was served as if it was cooked the night before and the BBQ sauce did not look any fresher or tastier. The table had two dispensers of Mild and Spicy BBQ sauce, but neither made the chicken any better. The sauce that was cooked on the chicken was almost hard laminated on the meat. One of my sides was the fried Mac and Cheese, which were two 1 1/2" balls that looked like fritters but were ok at best. But only two? Com'on? The other side was mashed potato's which were just ok. My wife and one son had the bacon burger which also were ok at best. The real disapointment was what my youngest teenage son ordered, the bowl of chili which tasted bland and and needed all the BBQ sauce it could take to make it have a appetizing flavor. It was far from good. I took my family to the restaurant really wanting to enjoy a good meal, from what was said to be a great restaurant. I left there pretty disapointed and hope that this wouldn't be what others think is a great meal. It's not. On the bright side the wait staff is friendly and service is good. But that's just a small part of what makes a restaurant good. What's on the end of the fork is what makes me want to come back for more. This place didn't satisfy that need for me or my family.

    (2)

  • Matthew A.

    Uncle Bubs deserves more championship trophies and ribbons, they are just excellent. I totally appreciate the laid-back atmosphere and the style of the restaurant. If you can't figure it out, they have a huge sign by the front door, explaining how it works. You order at the counter, take the table number and they bring the food to your table. Then a waiter/waitress will come around every once in a while to check on you, bring you refills, etc... This is a "get messy" bbq place, like they ALL should be. They give you bibs and a roll of paper towels on the table. They have jars of extra sauce on the table, so there is no need to ration yourself. They also have an entire wall of various hot sauces and other additives if you can't deal with their already excellent house-made sauce. The food is excelled, I had both styles of ribs, both were meaty and cooked to perfection, and several sides. Fried Mac and Cheese was good, but I prefer the baked beans and slaw. I will certainly be back, and I will preference this place at Rib-Fest!

    (5)

  • Joel M.

    I like to slather my BBQ with sauce, so this place had me immediately Directly to the left of where you order, there is an entire counter of hot sauces, many of which I have never seen before. Better yet, they stock several bottles of each in case someone takes your favorite brand (e.g. Scorned Woman, Marie Sharp's, Insanity). If the hot sauce isn't satisfying enough, there is a bucket of hot peppers you pile on your plate to add to the experience. THEN you get to the table and are greeted with two huge tanks of BBQ sauce - both "Hot" and whatever the other one was (which I didn't remember or use). These aren't little squirt bottles, these are full on tubs with KEG STYLE PUMPS. Also, they had also had a bunch of pork products. I got the pulled pork plate because it basically acted as a giant meaty sponge to soak up the incredible hot and BBQ sauce medley I had created on my plate.

    (4)

  • Kerry P.

    Uncle Bub's is a great place for BBQ. Their sauce is delicious and their meat is always tender and never overcooked. The brisket is some of the best I've ever had and it's hard to find non-fatty brisket but Uncle Bub's does it right. I love their pulled pork as well. Everything is pretty reasonably priced and you get big portions. I usually order the 1 or 2 meat dinner (you can either get 10 oz of one kind of meat or two 5 oz portions of meat, two sides and cornbread) and end up taking leftovers. Someone at home is always looking to finish them for me! I took my boyfriend, who had never eaten there before and he really enjoyed it. It's a good place for a date because it's not going to break the bank for two people. I really like that management comes around to check on how you like your food and they genuinely seem to care that you're enjoying what you're eating. Everyone who works here is friendly. A must go if you love BBQ!

    (4)

  • Steven M.

    I had one of the specials. The pulled pork sandwich with fries. It was sliced pork? But it was good. I slathered it in their spicy sauce. I got the fries with it. That was a mistake. They looked as though they had been blanched to many times. They were dark brown and luke warm. Very dissapointing.

    (2)

  • Chris W.

    Went there for lunch today. The atmosphere is nice. A little dark. They have their BBQ trophies out for the world to see. The food was pretty good and the people were nice. The BBQ sauce was nothing to get excited about. There are 2 options at every table: Mild and Spicy. Neither was excellent, but both were good. The prices were moderate: not cheap, but not too expensive. Overall a pretty good BBQ joint that I would go back to.

    (4)

  • Angela P.

    Had some Uncle Bubbies at the Naperville Ribfest a few weeks back. Even in a fest setting...still ON POINT!!! If you love you some BBQ...def check this place out! Ya hurdddd?! =]

    (4)

  • Ron T.

    I live 10 minutes away from Uncle Bub's and it is so difficult not to go here every night! A few of my favorites include: the sampler platter (which I've finished on my own - first time there!), Uncle Joe Burger and I have recently fallen in love with their Broasted Chicken.....mmmmm......broasted chicken! The nice thing too is that almost everything on their menu comes with 2 sides, I highly recommend the fried mac & cheese. They have Shiner Bock on draft, which is fantastic beer, and some other choices. They run daily and/or monthly specials which are a must try. The only complaint that I have is that their "spicy" bbq sauce barely brings any heat.....needs more HEAT!! I highly recommend that people come out to the western burbs and give Uncle Bub's a try.

    (5)

  • Kate W.

    Kitschy atmosphere. Whatevs. Mostly awesome & helpful staff. Sort of annoying when they breathe down your neck to clear the table as you're trying to leave. Food is totally mediocre. I liked the turkey, but my mom said too salty. The pulled pork was okay, but not enough BBQ sauce. The pulled chicken was eh with way too much BBQ sauce, and the rib tips were disgusting - no meat on them at all, just bone and sinews and other gross parts that do not belong in my stomach. Sides were worse. Green beans were mush from a bag in the freezer section. Corn bread was boring, and no honey served with it. Broasted potatoes were actually three giant wedge fries, blech - if I wanted fries, I would have ordered them. Mashed potatoes and gravy were nothing special. And the beef barley soup-of-the-day was creamy, not clear vegetable-broth-based as i'm used to, with a lot of corn which made it taste like a bad beef barely but a great corn chowder. Reasonably priced for good BBQ, but that's not what this was.

    (1)

  • William W.

    How have I lived nearby, driven past this place and never eaten there until last year?!?! Awesome, simply awesome! Staff is courteous and prompt. Prices are comparable to other BBQ places but there is one big difference. The food is awesome!!

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    Very fun atmosphere and very reasonably priced. The BBQ ain't that bad either! If I could only get my wife to go to BBQ with me! If not it is me and my buddy Bob again!

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    Very cozy environment inside. The ordering system is neat, but as a first timer, I wish they explained it to me so I didn't look like a fool when I ordered. You get a lot of food for your money, but the question is: Is it worth it? I got pulled chicken BBQ sandwich, fried mac, and corn bread. My husband got BBQ pulled pork, cornbread, and fries. They were all "meh". The BBQ chicken was more chunk than anything. I don't know about you, but I don't like my cornbread having actual whole corn kernels inside it as little prizes while you eat. Their table BBQ sauce, kid you not, tasted like they squeezed a million Arby sauce packets into a container. The best part of the meal for me was my chocolate shake. It tasted like it was hand made, and actual shake consistency rather than ice cream in a cup. I would have rated them higher if they didn't boast to be award winning. All that left me with was a "Why?"

    (3)

  • Ted H.

    Some of the best ribs I have ever had! I've eaten at a lot of places and this place is AMAZING!!

    (5)

  • Kim J.

    I went there twice--once on a weekend, once during the week. Service was good during the week, but mediocre on the weekend. I don't like smoked BBQ so I opted for the broasted chicken which was overcooked and dry both times. I did speak to the staff and they did re-do it, but for it to happen a second time, obviously our opinions on a good chicken dinner differs. I also felt it was just very noisy, even during the week. If I want BBQ, I'll go to the Patio. My husband still went there on occasion, but he also has stopped since he felt both serice and food had dipped.

    (2)

  • Jessica K.

    I am a red blooded American and I love my red meat, guns, trashy TV, apple pie, and barbecue. I grew up right down the street from here and have been going here since they opened in '97. I've done it all here, had their catering, ate at the restaurant and had take out. The pulled pork is a personal favorite here, smokey, tender, and sweet pork all under a fresh kaiser roll. They are generous with the portion sizes, and the sauces are free flowing, so if you are a person who likes extra sauce like me, fear not, you will not have to pay extra for bathing your meat. The ribs here are also a favorite, they almost fall off the bone due to all the time spent in the smoker. They have a great flavor and are never over done. The sides here are good, but not the reason I keep coming back. The selection is nice, way beyond the "slaw, fries and beans" choice that most places have. I really do think this place is A+, however I only gave it 4 stars because yelpers, I have been to Texas and Kansas City and I have had some of the best barbecue. Uncle Bubs, while not world famous, hits the spot, and is some of the best in the Chicago-land area.

    (4)

  • Edward Z.

    Been driving by them for a couple of years and nobody ever mentioned how good they were. It came up in casual conversation and I have been there two weeks in a row now. The first time I decided to get the BBQ chicken and rib combo meal. This really was a meal for two! It came with a half chicken and half rack of ribs and two sides. Their American potato salad is great. Being a rib guy I was surprised how much I liked the chicken. It has a nice smoke cooked flavor. The second time I took the family and went with just the chicken. We also purchased the cheese fry appetizer, which was their great fries with a liquid cheese drizzled over it. Just get the fries with your meal and you'll be much happier. A great place with good food and nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Julie F.

    Best BBQ Ribs!!! I go there any time I am able to get ribs and I love them every time! Their sides are great to. Fried mac and cheese, fries, chili all great. Service is amazing every time! I highly recommend this place! 1/2 rib, 2 sides and corn breed are about 14-15

    (5)

  • Lisa H.

    We love to eat here, but my review is about their catering department. They were awesome!! My BFF's used them for their wedding and Mark and Lisa were great every step of the way. The wedding was great there was only once glitch and it wasn't a big deal the Champagne was put on the tables instead of at the bar. They also were great helping coordinate the other vendors. All of the guests loved the food, and having comfort food at their wedding was a wonderful choice.

    (5)

  • Matt M.

    We were very confused walking in. It had a sign that said please wait to be seated but every time my friend came in here, he would just order himself and sit down anywhere. So this place looks like a restaurant, feels like a restaurant, but its more like a food stand. We were finally informed that on Saturdays we get seated, but we still have to go up to the stand and order our own food?? Very interesting. The food was good, pulled pork was impressive, but a little fatty. Fried mac n cheese was tasteless and small. Fries were very potatoey. Service came around and kept asking us if we were ok, but the whole layout was still confusion. If we order and fill our drinks ourselves, why were there so many people working here and do we tip the many people who came around for no other purpose than to take our food when we were finished? Food was good, but the whole atmosphere was atrocious. Can the self order and make it into a restaurant.

    (2)

  • Vicki E.

    What a disappointment! Used to eat there frequently and loved it. What happened? Doesn't resemble the smokey BBQ flavor of memory at all.

    (1)

  • John C.

    Totally uninspired, cafeteria quality food. The meat itself (ribs and pulled pork) was actually quite excellent and smokey. But literally everything else seemed right out of a can. Specifically: 1. Ribs and pulled pork. Again, very good. 2. Sauce. Uninspired, like it was right out of a jar from the grocery store. A really cheap jar. 3. Cornbread. I hesitate to even call it cornbread because it tasted more like cake; too fluffy with no corn taste or texture, and tasting of chemically-white-flour. Yuk. They should discover Trader Joe's. 4. Green beans. Straight out of a can. Yuk. Inedible. 5. Sandwich bun. Taken verbatim: "OMG what is that flavor? Whoa, I think it's the bun!" My wife and I couldn't recall ever eating a sandwich and having to toss the bun due to its poor quality and taste... until now. 6. Cole slaw. Meh. Not vinegary, not sweet. KFC is better. 7. Baked beans. Again, right out of a (very cheap) can. This tastes like the terrible ketchup & brown sugar stuff my mom made as a child. Think Stake 'n Shake but mushy and less flavor. Not good. We found it odd that the meat was so good, yet they put in zero effort on anything else. We literally kept thinking "Really? Couldn't you at least try?" Hard to believe a restaurant would serve cornbread, buns, and beans like that.

    (2)

  • Lisa B.

    I for a while was addicted to this place and was coming every few weeks for dinner for many months. This has to be the best BBQ place around. I have tried other's that have been voted better by newspapers and have ot been impressed in the least anywhere else. I love their ribs, specifically their St Louis style ribs (meatier than a babyback). Their meats all have a great smoky flavor and are never dry, or tough, and most of the time fall off the bone. Plus I love their spicy BBQ sauce thats on the table. Its not too sweet, and not too spicy, but for those of us that do like an extra kick, they have a wall of hot sauces up by the registers for you to pick from and take back to your table. I love the fact that a manager almost always comes to your table to check on you, and to check how your food was! Prices to be are almost unbeatable as well. I like it since it is a family owned business, you get catered service, and the food is absolutely great every time!

    (5)

  • Melie M.

    I've got to admit, I've only been here once and it was for take out. I may need to dine in and reevaluate my review. My husband and I were really excited to try Uncle Bub's. Unfortunately, we had the dog with us that day, hence the carry out. This place smells amazing. Even if you're not hungry you'll be starved for good bbq within minutes. The menu is expansive. Lot of different meats ,barbecued and broasted. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, the broasted chicken along with the fried mac & cheese, and mash potatoes on the side. The sandwich was good, but really small. Like grade school cafeteria sandwich small. In retrospect we probably should have gotten more food. As for the broasted chicken, well, it was incredible. Surprisingly my favorite part of the meal. The fried mac & cheese and mashed potatoes were 'meh' at best. I don't know what I was expecting with the mac & cheese, but certainly not stuffed deep fried balls. A little too rich and greasy for my palate. Overall, everything (aside from the sides) was good, just not great. I don't feel like it lived up to the hype. We'll give it another shot sometime soon...stay tuned.

    (3)

  • E L.

    I am sure the award winning BBQ title was hard won. I also believe that the victory at Ribfest was probably a fading memory of past glory days because the BBQ baby back ribs that I ate was cold, dry (pork jerky?) and burnt. The seasoning was weak and the sauces available at the table were watery and devoid of body and flavor. If there was anything that saved the evening of disappointment were the beer, corn on the cob (hard to mess that one up) and the soup of the day -- stuffed peppers (fairly tasty). The cornbread, as other fellow Yelpers have attested, was dry and unremarkable. Our cornbread was borderline frozen cold in the middle. I mentioned that to the server who apologized and later returned with warm ones. Maybe Uncle Bub needs a reminder that whatever he did to earn yesteryear's awards was a distant memory and is far from what's being served today. If you are a BBQ fan like me, don't bother trying lest you want to experience what mediocre BBQ is like. This place deserves 1 star but am giving 2 as the friendly service deserves a little credit.

    (2)

  • S.Y. D.

    Althought I can't comment on the service at the restaurant, I can comment on the quality of the food and service they provide in terms of catering. Our company initially had them cater our summer outing at our office. I was impressed with the quality and taste all the food options we had. I'm not the biggest fan of barbecue type foods, although I love all types of grilled food. We had the ribs, beef brisket, turkey, pulled pork, mac 'n cheese, beans, cole slaw and a variety of vegetarian options. The tenderness of the meat combined with the sauce was a winning combination. I tried every type of meat they offered. What's even more impressive is that they actually come onsite and set up their slow-cooking roaster the night before to really make the food authentic and taste phenomenal. We again had them come to our office for another event and once again, they delivered. The staff they had come to our office was courteous and so helpful. So I imagine that their restaurant has the same standards.

    (4)

  • Jay S.

    There were four of us there for an early dinner yesterday. A few of us started with the Brunswick Stew. It had ample vegetables and smoked meat, and a bbq flavor. It was a nice start of the meal and well worth the 99¢ premium side dish surcharge. The pulled pork sandwich was only okay. The meat was juicy, but I thought there could have been more on it. According to my aunt, who gets the same thing on a semi-regular basis, the sandwiches are often too big for her to finish in one sitting, but not today. they have two sauces at the table. I tried them both. I thought the mild was mild, and the spicy was... mild. The price of the sandwich made it pretty much worth it, but I still thought there could have been a bit more meat. The fried mac and cheese, which I got for my other side, was rather a major letdown. It was one scoop of mac and cheese that was breaded and deep fried. I thought it was a little too dry. The fiance had a half slab of ribs. She ate them all before I could commandeer one, but she said that they were tender but not fall-off-the-bone tender. She said they were flavorful, but not great. She was disappointed with the fried mac and cheese too. Grandma got half a broasted chicken. She says that it is always too much for her to eat, and I was happy to relieve her of a chicken thigh. I found it to be ultra-juicy inside and crispy outside. Grandma says that she found it to be too salty this time, but it was okay for me. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience. The food was good, but not great. The service was slightly more than passable. the decor is reasonably plain country roadhouse style with wooden seating and red and white tablecloths. If I'm out that way and have a yearning for bbq, this is where I'd likely go.

    (3)

  • Walt M.

    I went here for a coworker's last day. First time being here and I didn't know what to expect. From the outside, yeah, it looks like a barnyard, pretty cool, if you are into that sort of thing. The inside is pretty cool too...all wood, checkered table cloths. You seat yourself...have to order first then sit down and your food will be brought to you. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, fried macaroni cheese, and the beans. They were all very good. The sauce wasn't overwhelming the meat or toppling it over. The sauce was good. The fried macaroni was also good. Everyone else in our party was satisfied as well. They have a variety of different hot sauces. I got the Roasted Garlic Ass Kickin hot Sauce...it was good and spicy. For a casual lunch or quick dinner I would come back here again.

    (4)

  • Don Z.

    Uncle Bubs is not your typical barbecue pit, it's the biggest barbecue joint I know of for miles around. Sitting just south of downtown Westmont, on a good day one can smell the hickory wood fire up by the Burlington Northern tracks - it draws you in like a siren song. The outside of the building looks like a barn, and the theme carries on inside. When it comes to BBQ, Uncle Bub's has got you covered. Pulled pork, pig roast, ham, hot link sausages, beef brisket, broasted chicken, are just some of the delicious smoked meats that are available on the menu. The pulled pork and beef brisket are my personal favorites. The pulled pork is tender and almost void of visible fat chunks. The brisket is served "dry" and with a nice pink smoke ring; different from how it's served at other BBQ joints where the brisket can be served with the fat cap intact which allows for a VERY moist but fatty/greasy presentation. The hot link sausage is pretty good too. Come for the meat, but stay for the sides. Side dishes here are definitely good. Fries are served with skin on, and golf ball sized chunks of fried mac and cheese are not to be missed. (Though the Fried Mac and Cheese is of hit or miss quality - most days it's great, others it seems to be soggy and have the "fried in old oil" taste...) They have some of the best chili I've ever had - it's not spicy, but very hearty and delicious. Get a sandwich for the lighter appetite, but go for the two meat dinner if you're hungry - and sop up PLENTY of sauce with the cornbread that's served with the dinner. $20 will cover sandwiches and fountain drinks for two, $30 should take two people all the way for two meat dinners. I haven't spoken to sauce - Bub's serves two in-house sauces, a mild and a spicy variety which are both sweeter, tomato / sugar based sauces and pair perfectly with their pit offerings, cornbread, and fries. Skip the catsup here! Bub's also has a great selection of "microbrew" hot sauces along the wall that you can enjoy. Bonus points for serving Coke products, as well as Green River on the drink fountain! Barbecue is one of my favorite types of food to enjoy and Uncle Bubs does a fantastic job at it. I'm literally salivating while writing this review. It's hard for me to define a "best" barbecue joint, as there's so many different styles of the art, but Bub's is definitely one of my favorite places for BBQ. One issue I do take with the place is they seem to be doing a lot of self-promotion for getting on the TV food shows. A few months ago there were lots of forms and encouragement to solicit them to Diners Drive in and Dives. They just recently introduced a "challenge" sandwich with a surely delicious, but obscene amount of meat on it in a blatant effort to attract Man vs. Food attention. The experience could do without this shameless self promotion, but you gotta do what you gotta do!

    (4)

  • Mark D.

    I'll qualify my 4-star review by saying I am not holding this place to a Pappy's, Rendezvous, Kirby's type standard...It is in Westmont, IL after all! That said, I have been very pleased with the BBQ I have had here. I typically get some combination of the brisket, pulled pork or pulled chicken and have been pleasantly surprised at how good they are. Usually nice & tender with a nice smokey flavor. Good size portions. Sauces are pretty good...I like the spicy on the brisket and the mild/sweeter on the pork & chicken. Sides are just OK in general but the fries are spot on. One surprise on the menu is the chili. Not sure what it is about it but it has become one of my favorite things here.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Again went to Uncle Bub's and the food was great ordered the pecan crusted catfish was huge,tender and all you taste is the great fish and the pecan crusted which is put on with just the right amount (not like other places that tastes greasy from what they cooked it in ).Also ordered some ribs perfect again.Uncle Bub's keep it up you have my family and i hooked each time I've been there everything has been great we actually crave your food.Like i said before try the BBQ sauce on fries no matter where you get them from it makes them taste amazing. David Salverson

    (5)

  • Megan H.

    Catering service was amazing! They were beyond helpful and flexible throughout the entire ordering process. The event itself also recevied extremely positive feedback - the food was delicious and the service was tremendous. We will DEFINITELY use Uncle Bub's again in the future!

    (5)

  • Liz C.

    Came here for my hubby's birthday one year!! It was delicious! Service was good! Loved it!

    (4)

  • Trey M.

    This place is an abomination to God! How they can claim that it's barbeque is beyond me. If you have ever been to Smoque in Chicago or even this new place in LaGrange called Q BBQ, you would NEVER go back to Uncle Bub's. If this was in Texas or Memphis, the locals would burn it down.

    (1)

  • Matt B.

    Best BBQ in the burbs! The pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and side dishes are phenomenal. The meat is very tender and service is very good too. You'll have to go to the city to find anything better. I recommend it to everyone!

    (5)

  • MaryKay W.

    I've been to U. Bub's before and have generally liked their food and the ribs in particular, but something must have gone wrong in the kitchen recently. I was sorely disappointed in some rib dinners we bought for take-out the other day. The ribs were very dried out and really almost inedible. The broasted potatoes were soggy and even the cornbread was dried out in parts. NOT what we were hoping for, esp. for $21 a dinner! Hope this was a fluke experience.

    (2)

  • Bob D.

    I need very little with my Q. I will pull it out of the smoker with my bare hands and pull my own. Most great Q needs very little sauce. This is where I think Chicago bbq places lose points with Southerners. People who grow up with strong Q traditions understand it is all about the meat. Uncle Bubs meat is good, maybe even great depending on what you get. The pig pickin' pulled pork was great, 100% shoulder, mildly fumed with hickory, a few crispy bits, just a bit of fat, and seasoned quite nicely. They squirt a touch of sauce on the sandwich for you, I added a little more. It was an excellent pulled pork sandwich. The roast pork sandwich was made from parts in addition to the shoulder. This was a milder, less rich and a slightly drier sandwich. I am not exactly sure why it was on the specials board, seemed a bit redundant, but oh well. The pulled pork was excellent no doubt. To be a champion award winning barbequer you need to make great meat. To be a great restaurateur you need to make great sides. (see Smoque/Honky Tonk) I found the broasted potatoes cold and mealy. The potato salad seemed to be made from the same potatoes, it was just like my mom's potato salad. I hated my moms potato salad. I find when making a great potato salad you should use waxy potatoes, and be sure to dress them while warm, this way the potato absorbs some salt and vinegar. Thats how you make a great potato salad. Other sides sucked as much, creamy coleslaw was bitter, runny, mushy, and chopped in weird chunks. Green beans, bland bland bland. The staff is well trained and very eager to help. The sweet tea is meh, comes from some multi use dispenser. It is very easy and cheep to make good tea, why do restaurants use these shitty gimmics. Uncle Bub, great meat, great staff, work on the rest.

    (3)

  • Jan P.

    Uncle Bubs recently catered a wedding reception in a park for my daughter. The food was excellent! Fresh and delicious. We had so may compliments on it. Plus their staff was so accommodating and helpful. They made it so easy for us to enjoy the evening. If you want a worry free affair, try them.

    (5)

  • Monica R.

    We visited Uncle Bub's today for the first time and had a WONDERFUL experience. Thanks to their manager Jay's incredible customer service and helpfulness my daughter was able to enjoy a safe and delicious meal (she's allergic to eggs) while my husband and I could enjoy all that plus peace of mind on Father's Day. Jay was very understanding since my first phone call, flagging our order and personally making sure there was no cross contamination, looking for safe side alternatives, and delivering my daughter's food and utensils separately from our mainstream order. This was our first time visiting your establishment (we don't eat out much due to allergy concerns) and it will not be the last. Oh, and the food was just so delicious too! Thanks to Jay we all had a very special Father's Day experience. Two thumbs up!!!

    (5)

  • Cathy H.

    Mark Link Catering Mark and his staff are just the best. I am a florist and worked with Mark several years back with one of my Brides. When I got engaged I specifically looked for a venue that had Mark on the catering list. I wanted Mark for several reasons. His food, great food!! Everyone raved about the food. Service, nothing but the best service you could find. His Staff went out of their way for every guest at our wedding. They were outstanding. Value, Mark offers a great product along with great service at a great value. I highly recommend Mark for any function. From the backyard BQ to your upscale affair, Uncle Bub's is the best choice. THANK YOU MARK! April 23, 2012 Top qualities: Great Results , Great Value, Superb Service!!!!!! Cathy hired Mark in 2012.

    (5)

  • Doug C.

    I have been going to Uncle Bub's BBQ since the first week it was open--I used to live half a block down the street. I miss living that close, but I still consider it worth the drive no matter where you live in the area. Please keep in mind that I am giving this place 5-stars, but this is a relative scale. We don't live in Alabama or North Carolina, so comparing the BBQ in Chicago to what you can get from the south or even Kansas City isn't fair. It's just not the same. Now, when you compare the BBQ found in Chicago, and especially the suburbs, there is no other place that I have been to that compares. The local chains are just mass-produced meat markets that have nothing to offer someone who really loves BBQ. We usually order the same thing every time, but we have never found something there that we didn't like. So much so that we had them cater our post-wedding party. We love Uncle Bub's BBQ that much! Our order consists of the meat sampler platter of ribs, beef brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork and a leg + thigh of the best smoked chicken you will ever taste. We side our platter with either baked beans, chili, potato salad or my favorite--deep fried mac & cheese. Corn bread is a can't miss, and a nice addition to the platter we split. A lover of fountain sodas, there is a wonderful selection including Red Creme Soda and Green River! Beer on tap, including Blue Moon, and a wall full of hot sauces to pick from, if you like to add a bit more thump to your BBQ. This is one of my short-list restaurants. If I want BBQ, there is one place to go, and that's to make the trip out to Westmont and Uncle Bub's BBQ. If you like BBQ, you owe yourself the pleasure of this wonderful "joint."

    (5)

  • Jenni F.

    We used Uncle Bub's for our wedding catering. They did an AMAZING job. Mark helped us get it all planned out and knew how to run an event so well. The staff who worked the event we wonderful, helpful, and so nice to all the guests. The guests LOVED the food. The man they had running our event was fantastic. He was on the ball and when above and beyond for our wedding. The service was perfect and we all felt well taken care of. The bartender was great and did a lovely job during the reception.

    (5)

  • Rachel J.

    BBQ, by BBQ lovers, for BBQ lovers. The place smells like "yes" if you have a hunger pang that only slow cooked meats can satisfy. I have tried so many things here-I have no complaints. The prices are spot on, and the service is always perfect. Considering they have mostly teenagers working there, that is no small feat. Another excellent happening: free chocolate cake. You heard me. The last 4 times I had dinner here, the owner and a few staff members were walking around giving away free cake to everyone. I wont start repeating all of the other reviews............just give them a try.

    (5)

  • Sarah R.

    Mmmmm....BBQ! This place has yummy BBQ and my family and I have been coming here since they opened. I have not taken the hubby here yet (he's pretty partial to his brother's BBQ) but I'm gonna get him to at least try it. I know he will still love his brother's best, but I think this will be a great place to hold him over between family gatherings!

    (4)

  • Booda B.

    Yummy ribs. I could end things there, but that wouldn't seem right. This place would rate five stars based on food alone, but I experienced some questionable service and a less-than-sparkling bathroom. My sister and I took our dad there for Father's Day, and the high school-aged staff definitely had a problem with how busy the place was (lines out the door and whatnot). We were seated at a table that was already being used and the hostess seemed to think that was our problem, and our dessert orders were forgotten and ended up taking 40 minutes to arrive. Service issues aside, the food was delicious. All three of us ordered a half slab dinner, and we were all pleased. I often find ribs to be too fatty, but these were just fine. I was warned against the fried mac & cheese, but I tried it anyway, and it was very good (as were the baked beans). Nicely textured cornbread, too. My sister and dad liked the ice cream-topped apple pie and peach cobbler, but they weren't blown away or anything. I will definitely eat here again, but probably on a weeknight when they're a little less crazed. Or maybe I'll just do carryout, since their take-out area was hugely popular.

    (4)

  • Ray T.

    I pick up the wife from the train. I am hungry. The wife is hungry. The smell coming from Uncle Bub's is like a sweet flower to a hummingbird. The car cannot help itself and pulls into Uncle Bub's parking lot. We end up ordering a slab of ribs for each of us, corn cob and coleslaw for one of us and corn cob and fries for the other. Cornbread comes with the ribs. I would have rated this place with a 3 1/2 if I could. It's been awhile since we've eaten here. The ribs were slightly dry, but still very good. A section of my slab was a bit too sauced, but the sauce is really great. Service was good as usual and the tables clean. In a rib joint, clean plastic-cloth tablecloths are an absolute necessity. The only real complaint is that the cornbread was a bit too dry and maybe not as fresh as it should have been. Nothing has changed since the last time I ate here. The decor is redneck-kitschy. This BBQ restaurant would succeed in KY or TN where BBQ eaters are a bit more picky. The place is clean, has friendly staff, and the service is good. The food is good. The sauce is great. Of course, we will come back from time to time.

    (3)

  • Patty S.

    Ordered our Christmas ham here! What a hit! That was the first thing gone off of the table. They made it so easy. You could have ordered it hot or cold. We chose cold so that we could prepare it with the rest of our dinner. The ham came with their famous BBQ sauce. All I can say is, "Wow!"

    (5)

  • Lizzi C.

    We love using Uncle Bub's for catering parties. Recently I made a ham (late holiday party) and ordered all the sides from here-cole slaw, potato salad, the BEST cornbread ever...It saved me so much time. They specialize in pulled pork, pulled chicken, turkey, beef brisket, etc. Everything is sooo yummy. It's jammed on the weekends so thank goodness for the extra parking lot across the street. You can't beat the prices, either.

    (4)

  • Darl B.

    weak. not good for most meat items. chicken tolerable. low end meat quality-reminds me of famous daves and I don't like being reminded of that.. Yelp for rating restaurants is becoming useless for me. the inflated grading is ridiculous overall.

    (2)

  • Michael P.

    Well, this is the best we got on my side of town for bbq, unless you want to travel into some pretty rough neighborhoods in the meaner parts of Chicago. Can anyone explain to me how Chicago continues to get mileage out of the belief that we are a Blues city and have great barbecue, cause I sure don't know. We have neither. Not in any quantity at least and quality, well it runs the gamut.... ANYWAY, Uncle Bubs is reminiscent (maybe the Disney version) of the "side of the street", converted gas station barbecue joints you find in Atlanta, Memphis and points in between. Like most of those joints, you order your food at the counter and either pick it up there or have a "runner" deliver it. Most barbecue joints, most authentic barbecue joints, are somewhat 'serve-yourself'. It is called LOW OVERHEAD. I don't know why some reviewers here have a problem with that. They must not have made it down to the delta. In any case... QUANTITY - When you order a plate or a sampler, you get a decent quantity of meat. My experience on sides is that they could be bigger. QUALITY - I have had both the baby-back and St. Louis ribs and I think that both are good, tasty but not great. I would give them a solid "B+" overall if I were grading them. Baby-backs are the better of the two if I had to choose. If you like to fight for your meat, get the rib tips, dive in and keep a roll of paper towels handy. They are fun, messy and pretty good (keep a toothpick handy too). After several visits, I find the barbecue chicken a bit on the dry side. It is good, but I am constantly drowning it in barbecue sauce, which by the way is on your table in several different heat ratings . The broasted chicken is better than the bbq chicken, in my opinion. I find that the brisket and pulled pork are very good. Try the Brunswick stew side, it is something you don't find often in the Chicago area and it is done well! The burgers are good and the salads are too. I have yet to try the fish. Good reason to go back. In short, the decor is fun and kids love it, the food is good and you get enough of it. Prices are reasonable, you can kick back in one of the big booths and make a mess of yourself. You may have to prod your high-school waitstaff from time to time but I don't expect much in a barbecue joint. TRY IT. Ain't nuthin to be fraid of.......

    (4)

  • Anna B.

    Pros: - Delicious food! (I had a beef brisket sandwich, side of creme of mushroom soup, and country style green beans) -Great customer service. The staff was very nice! You order & pay at the bar, but the staff will bring your food and throw it out for you. We were followed up by a few of the staff member including the manager on our food. They were all so nice. -Affordable prices. -Interesting decor. It was a farm theme. -Plenty of places to sit. -Seemed clean. Didn't check out the bathrooms and forgot to look around the bar. Cons: -Small parking lot. It was pretty full on a Friday night. -Pretty far from where I live. Chicago and west burbs.

    (5)

  • Noah C.

    I was very excited to try Uncle Bub's and I got my wife and daughter all excited to try it out, we were very disappointed. When we walked in everyone was very nice. The manager took our order and was very helpful and patient as we took a long time to decide what to get. He was great to our daughter and didn't pretend like she wasn't there. He asked her for her order and gave her a wooden token for a free ice cream. I always appreciate when servers take the time to ask my daughter what she would like. I had the 1/2 slab, mac & cheese, and baked beans. My wife had the brisket sandwich, chili, and mashed potatoes. My daughter had the chicken tenders and fries. The dining room was large, tables were a little crowded together, and the booths were enormous. Lots of corny farm equipment all over the walls and plenty of Uncle Bub's signs with their cartoon pig up, too. We didn't wait too long for our food and the waitress who brought it was very friendly and helpful. Here is where the experience got disappointing. My daughter's fries were cold. The chili tasted like tomatoes. The brisket was soaked in BBQ sauce and was not tender at all, almost tough. Very disappointing. Not everything was bad. My ribs were good, not great, but a solid good. The corn bread was good, not great. The mac & cheese comes in two deep fried balls and was tasty. The baked beans were not too sweet but just right. My daughter's chicken tenders were real chicken and not processed nuggets. We might try Uncle Bub's again if we are in the area but it will only be for ribs and to try the BBQ chicken.

    (2)

  • Monica W.

    I'm in love with Uncle Bub's. I'm in love so much he's catering for our wedding. The ribs, chicken, pig roast, and all the sides....YUM! And don't forget the bread pudding. Just try it once, and you will be hooked!!! Their prices are affordable, their service is great, and prob the best BBQ around. I highly recommend them for any catering need.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Uncle Bubs is best knowned for its pit-smoked cooking, one of only a handful of restaurants still cooking in this way. This Westmont Restaurant prides itself on chicken and BBQ, and won the Naperville Ribfest in 2007. The setting and atmosphere are one of a kind, being located in what seems an old barn. Quick service is also a hallmark of this Westmont Restaurant. Uncle Bubs will continue to be one of the most recognizable restaurants in the Westmont area.

    (4)

  • Maggie D.

    I would like to come to the defense of Uncle Bub's. Others have commented that the sauce is sweet, but that is the most popular type of BBQ sauce across the country. Also, consider that Sweet Baby Ray's sauce is the #1 seller in the midwest. If you are looking for some type of ambiance and great decor, this is not the place. It is old, dated and not well lit. Very noisy and extremely crowded at times. But the pulled pork is top-notch and so are the french fries. It is also a great value for the money. I have also attend corporate meetings that Uncle Bub's has catered. They did a wonderful job! The food was hot and the portions were generous. I would highly recommend them to cater any event. It was a welcome change from pizza or sandwiches for a working lunch.

    (4)

  • Joey W.

    The Uncle Joe Burger - Uncle Bub's - Westmont, Il So here we go. I wanted to kick off Joey's Burger Blog with just the right one so I went with the Uncle Joe Burger from Uncle Bub's BBQ in Westmont. Uncle Bub's has been in Westmont now for 14 years and have really incorporated themselves into the neighborhood. They are fully active in the community and really have that family atmosphere that is often overlooked in restaurants. They specialize in slow smoked pulled pork and St. Louis style ribs. But their menu goes way beyond that. They also have some great sides like natural cut fries and deep fried macaroni and cheese balls. But let's talk about the burger. When they opened they had a bacon cheeseburger (and still do) which was a great burger, but no Uncle Joe burger. My parents had made a trip to Kentucky and had a burger down there that had smoked pulled pork and BBQ sauce on it. Upon arriving back home they went to Uncle Bub's and ordered one as a a special request. It quickly became a hit. So much in fact that it became a regular on the menu and became their top selling burger. For giving them the idea Uncle Bub's decided to name it after my dad. That's why it's called the Uncle Joe Burger. This is a 1/2 pounder cooked the way you like (I like mine medium well) with your choice of cheese. They then add a heaping pile of pulled pork and pour on a little BBQ sauce. (You can add more of their homemade sauce at the table) You get lettuce, tomato, and homemade pickles and it's served on a soft burger bun. You can always get extra of their homemade pickles from a small pickle and pepper bar. This is such an amazing combination. The smoky, slightly salty pulled pork together with the little bit of char on the grilled burger is mouthwatering. Add some cheddar and grilled onions and then some more BBQ sauce and you have the perfect hamburger. Even at medium well this burger was juicy enough to have it run down my arm. It's not healthy, that's for sure. You can get their garden burger if you want that. But holy cow this is one good burger.

    (5)

  • Gina V.

    Baby-back ribs were pretty good. Mashed potatoes tasted like hospital food. French fries and fried mac & cheese were fabulous!! I think next time I visit I will try the chili and fried mac & cheese! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff!

    (4)

  • Jeremiah Z.

    This is the kind of place families come on a Sunday and its very difficult to describe the building. But the BBQ is simple, fast, and always good. Prices are very reasonable as well so its no wonder this place has been popular for years. I always get the pulled pork sandwich when I go, but the ribs are good too. They offer a wide variety of sides and you get two of them with your sandwich. I love the fried mac n' cheese balls....they're a guilty pleasure. But all the standards are done well here and the service is always friendly. I wouldn't necessarily recommend taking a drive from the city for it, but anyone living in the area should at least try it out once.

    (4)

  • Jon B.

    I had the bbq combo (baby back and St. Louis style ribs). They were both really sweet, and the sauces were sweet (and the spicy wasn't at all spicy), and I felt like I was eating honey-soaked ham. The potato salad and cornbread were indifferent. I felt ill afterwards, it was all so cloying. Friendly staff, though.

    (2)

  • Martin D.

    Well, when it comes to BBQ, by no means am I an expert. In fact, it would probably not be one of my first 4 or 5 choices for a meal. But tonight, being the good bf I am, I let my gal choose our dinner content. So BBQ it was...and a good choice, I must say. I went with the 2 pork chop dinner and my gal had the pulled pork meal. We both enjoyed our entrees immensely. As for sides, UB's does sides well! We both had sweet potatoes w/ the brown sugar butter and I had corn on the cob....all of which were outstanding!! Not too much to say, but I should frequent this place a little more since I live so close. Good entrees, good sides, great prices. I will be back...count on it!

    (4)

  • Frank P.

    I've been here several times and really like it. I usually order the pulled pork and it was always good as well as the broasted chicken. The ribs are alright but nothing spectacular- still prefer Portillo's ribs. I like having the bbq sauce on the table to load it up. Servings are huge! They have a frequent diner card- 10 dinners gets the following a $10 discount.

    (4)

  • christine w.

    I went during the week and weekend and you can tell from the crowd that this is the place to go. Im from south Carolina and we love mustard based sauces i was a little let down when he said no we dont have a mustard base we put on it BUT we do have a shelf for those who prefer something different and it has a mustard base. :-). The shelf had tons of different sauces to choose from. I got. My pull pork dry and loved it that way too but i gotta have the Carolina gold. I also loved there wide variety of drinks. Tea soda beer wine all you need to enjoy the sides were excellent too. I had green beans and potato salad yummy. You'll see from the crowd then from the food why you'll keep returning.

    (5)

  • Michelle B.

    The ribs are excellent. Fall off the bone tender and the sauce is smoky and sweet. The broasted chicken is also a good choice. The beef brisket is a waste of time. The sides are uneven. The service is fast and friendly. It's a good spot for lunch or a quick dinner especially with kids as the atmosphere is very casual.

    (4)

  • Robin G.

    What can I say? I love this place! It's the best BBQ I've had outside of Texas! The style of BBQ may be different than midwesterners are used to (they don't drown the meat in sauce), but the food is consistently good, the prices are good, and it a casual, laid back, fun place.

    (5)

  • Mikey W.

    Uncle Bubs reminded me of Famous Daves. They had less sauces, but the bbq was solid. Nothing spectacular, but had your traditional offerings of ribs and pork. The service was excellent, with the manager getting refills and things for my naggy mom. The mac n cheese is worth trying as a side!

    (4)

  • Doug W.

    Killer Q. Some of the best pulled pork I've had. Baby Backs are spot on. I've had them cater a party and it was a great value.

    (4)

  • Nicole S.

    I was in the area shopping and remembered a friend had raved about Uncle Bub's, so I decided stop in for lunch over the weekend. This place has a nice casual atmosphere, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The place wasn't too busy when we arrived so ordering was easy and our food arrived to the table pretty fast. Both my friend and I ordered the pulled pork which was very good. The meat was tender cooked perfectly and the smoke flavor was just right. For my sides I had the hand cut fries and cole slaw which was really good and went well with the pork. I liked that it wasnt drowned in mayo, it was crisp and seasoned well, one of the best ones I've had. The BBQ sauce was ok, I tried the spicy and was dissapointed that there was no heat to it, and the cornbread I got was very dry but I'm not a huge fan of cornbread anyway. Price was decent and I would definately return if I was in the area.

    (4)

  • Dennis G.

    I had been there before and thought it was pretty good, but then two things happened - I went to Texas and went to Fat Willie's Rib shack and my ideas of barbeque were changed irrevocably. Back to Uncle Bub's... I had the hot links and brisket combination with baked beans and mac and cheese sides. the hot link was good (not great), but didn't have the texture I'd come to hope for. It was as if it had maybe not been smoked long. The brisket was gristle-free, which I like, but was dry, sliced very thinly, and had an "off" flavor as if it were not really the freshest meat. My fiancee had the ribs and there were some ribs that were dried out. On a better note, the people working there were friendly and attentive. All in all, I wouldn't refuse to go back, but wouldn't make a point of doing so.

    (2)

  • Gigi M.

    We heard rave reviews by many. We finally went to see for ourselves, well weren't we disappointed? I love pulled pork and have it a many many restaurants, this was the most disappointing. Fatty and just not anything special. My husband felt the same way about the ribs. Service was almost nonexistent, I just gave it 2 stars because it is a cute dining room.

    (2)

  • Marissa T.

    I love Uncle Bub's enough to even have had them cater parties for my family in the past. The BBQ is consistently good and I also like the catfish and pork chop specials that they have. The broasted potatoes and potato salad are my favorite sides and my husband and daughter like the baked beans and cornbread. I can easily see why Uncle Bub's has won awards at Naperville's ribfest because their food is delicious.

    (5)

  • kristen s.

    i've only been here once, with my family, and i'm not quite sure why they're so famous. i should probably give it another try, but i guess i'm picky about my barbecue. i remember being pretty disappointed with whatever it was i got, and getting mad at our server.

    (2)

  • Zach T.

    Great comfort food and BBq, don't overlook the fish. Honestly, the best Hot Wings I have found anywhere. They make their own sauce. Hot wing sauce, I mean. I'm sute any BBQ place worth its sauce makes its own sauce.

    (4)

  • Kris Z.

    Good food and nice, rustic atmosphere. I sorta wish they had waiters and brought the food to your table. Also, the to-go BBQ sauce containers are impossible to open.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    Consistently get great food and friendly service... also a good place for kids.

    (5)

  • Don J.

    Great bbq. The only place better in the area is real urban bbq. The hot sauce collection they have is huge. Great beer selection as well.

    (5)

  • K C.

    A manager tried to make our experience better by bring out another plate of food but when you have bad BBQ there is not much you can do. Nothing was good, everything was overcooked. The brisket was slices really thin and seemed like it was sitting around in a warming tray for quite a while before being served. The pork and chicken were equally bad. None of the side were good either, seems hard to mess up corn on the cob but it was mush. We couldn't even salvage the meal with the two choices of below average BBQ sauces. There was no care in the preparation of any of the food served.

    (1)

  • Charles F.

    We've been coming to Uncle Bub's since it opened in the 1990s. The BBQ is some of the best I've had, and I've had BBQ in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Whether its ribs, brisket, burnt ends, chicken, turkey, or the special prime rib or corned beef, it's all good.

    (5)

  • Emily M.

    Delicious ribs, awesome prices! Was able to share their sampler plate, bowl of chili, and be satisfied. Their pulled pork is mouthwatering, ribs and rib tips equally delicious. Love how you can order and they bring you the food afterwards. Kids menu has a fabulous selection.

    (5)

  • Erika C.

    Oh my god this was baaaaad. I have had their catering before and it was good, what the hell happened here? The pulled pork was boney very boney, 3 or 4 bones in 1 sandwich. The sides were inedible, sincerely inedible. The vegetables were almost a liquid they were so over cooked. Even the ice tea was questionable. Skip this place.

    (1)

  • Alex K.

    This is a great place that I've been coming to for years. The 2 meat dinner is a great deal. Highly recommend

    (4)

  • J C.

    The food is mediocre at best. Often room temperature or cooked quite sometime before you have ever arrived or ordered. Soggy fries, too much sauce on ribs and pulled meats. There are better options for lunch, dinner, and take out.

    (2)

  • Gary O.

    Let me start by saying that the quality of the food at Uncle Bub's is great. My wife and I tried a few items at Uncle Bub's. We both thought that the brisket and pulled pork were delicious. We also enjoyed the side orders with our meal that we selected. Our biggest complaint was with the portion size of the meat that you're given on a sandwich. This is not your generous Uncle! I don't live too close to Uncle Bub's so I can't say that I'd go out of my way to visit this uncle.

    (3)

  • Dino D.

    When you are hungry this is the best place to come. Tonights' Special. .. Full Slab St. Louis style Dry, sauce on the side (1\2 for lunch tomorrow ) & 2 sides all for $19.95

    (5)

  • Monica L.

    Went there on a Saturday around 1 or 2 for a late lunch and we were so disappointed. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, tasted fresh. Pulled pork was just OK; I've made tastier pulled pork at home in my crock pot. Mashed potatoes tasted like store-bought instant spuds. Green beans were definitely from a can--I know because I eat the stuff at home sometimes. The corn bread was dry and blah. The service was great, both at the counter and at the table, but because the food was so disappointing, we won't be coming back.

    (1)

  • Ryan P.

    Just enjoyed a bacon burger with baked beans and fried macaroni and cheese. Great food. I was very impressed by the staff. Very courteous and friendly. I'll be returning soon to check out the BBQ ribs. Great customer service, great food, great music, great atmosphere. Earns a great review. Nice work uncle bubs.

    (5)

  • Margaret A.

    Great broasted chicken. Good sides.But had to get the broasted chicken because the BBQ chicken was almost raw ---blood spurting out of it. The rib tips were dry little sauce had to use the dispensers on the table.Saw some tiny little raw spots on them also. The only other thing is the sign outside said the wait staff will bring drink refills. They never checked on us at all.

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    We have eaten here before and thought we would give it another try. We were there on a Thursday evening around 6 pm. Although there were no customers we had to wait for them to take our order. We sat at a booth but as my wife sat on her side her feet kept sliding. There was margarine all over the floor under the table! Her shoes were covered in margarine. She had to clean up and sat on my side with me. Our food came after 10 minutes. My sandwich was barely warm and the meat was dry. I had the broasted potatoes and they were just blah. The corn on the cob had been cooked too long in water and was bland and mushy. My wife felt the same about her sandwich but enjoyed the fried macaroni and cheese. The decor in here has a down south feel but the food fell short again. We will probably not return again.

    (3)

  • Jake B.

    This restaurant is perfect the place is known for it's award winning barbecue sauce and you can clearly tell why. The last time I went the service was perfect and the waitress even asked if she wanted her to refill my drink wanted. when your supposed to get up and get it yourself. So the service is perfect. Now on to the food I had a pulled pork sandwich with French fries, and Mac and cheese balls. They all had a very good flavor overall and their food doesn't taste like other restaurants food so if your looking for a place to eat go directly to Uncle Bubs you will definitely get your money's worth.

    (5)

  • Jessie.Joseph G.

    My husband and I have been here a few times now, and we really love their ribs and BBQ chicken! It has a lot of flavor and is overall, very moist. The meat practically fell off the ribs as I was eating them. We also got the onion appetizer, which was fantastic. There was a lot of food, so we had to be careful not to fill up just on that. The sides were pretty good. The mashed potatoes were good (however nothing particularly "special" or "different" about them; just good), my husband really enjoyed the cornbread, but I did not like the mac and cheese balls (not a lot of flavor, just tasted fried). The decor is very low key, with ordering at the front, bringing a wooden chicken to your table with the number, and the wait staff bringing out your food. We found the staff helpful and polite. No issues here! Overall, for a solid BBQ meal, home town feeling, and good food, we recommend Uncle Bub's!

    (4)

  • Melissa A.

    The food was decent here but nothing wow-worthy. The portions are definitely quite large for the price but the quality of the food was ok. Me being my usual greedy self ordered the 2 meat dinner which comes with two 5oz meats of your choice along with 2 sides and cornbread..I know it's a lot for one person but how can you resist sampling everything?! I ended up ordering the pulled pork, brisket, green beans, fried mac n cheese, and cornbread. The best part of the meal definitely was the fried mac n cheese balls. Some parts of the pulled pork and brisket were tender while others were more dried and burnt. I was satisfied with the green beans since they had a nice smoky flavor. The cornbread was pretty good except I wish my piece had corn kernels in it. Overall the food was mediocre but nothing exceptional about it.

    (3)

  • Frank W.

    If I was down to my last 20 bucks I'd spend it here! I had the rib tips and hot link. Both cooked to perfection and great barbeque taste.

    (5)

  • Mike O.

    I wanted to like Uncle Bub's a lot. It's nearby, has plentiful parking and has a fair amount of positive buzz from the usual outlets. The problem is simply that the food is decent, but not great. I've enjoyed a few pulled pork sandwiches here, but the rib tips were somewhat disappointing (not enough smokey flavor for my taste). The fries are pretty good, though the potato salad could have used some more zip via seasoning. Of the sides I've tried, the fried mac and cheese was my favorite (two hush puppy-sized balls of deep fried deliciousness). I'm not crazy about the table BBQ sauces here, but that is obviously a matter of personal taste. I think the portions are reasonable for the price. The restaurant has a very strange layout, making the path to the counter less than obvious from the door. To their credit, Uncle Bub's has done its best with signage (on the floor and wall) to make the best of the unusual floorplan. I really like to support local independent restaurants like Uncle Bub's. I just wish they would step up their game a little bit.

    (3)

  • Diane M.

    Very disappointed. I've been coming here for 15+ years and after last night's dinner I doubt I'll be back. Cheese fries horrible. Looked like they scraped together some old fries and threw them on the plate. Hardly fresh at all, barely any cheese. Ugh. Brisket was miserable. No char, no flavor. Looked like it was cut on the slicer, kinda gray in color. Very off putting. Cold and fatty too. I'm not sure what happened. Uncle Bubs used to be good. Always came for family get-togethers, birthdays and graduations. Sadly I'll not return. It's like they just gave up and don't care about their product. Nothing tastes homemade or fresh. Canned and bland. Quite sad.

    (2)

  • Shin M.

    My company had an outing where Uncle Bub's catered. I normally do like pulled pork sandwiches but usually when things are catered, the side dishes are always mediocre at best. However, Uncle Bub's was not the case! The pulled pork was good (as it is hard to screw up pulled pork), but it was the sides that amazed me! Normally I do not like beans but they had a really good bbq type sauce on the beans. The best part of the meal was macaroni. I could have eaten a whole dish of macaroni for my main meal. It was DELICIOUS and so cheesy! The corn bread was decent. I'd like to go to the actual restaurant itself one day and try more items on the menu.

    (5)

  • Charity T.

    Just went here for the first time and had a nice meal. It was $40 for a 2 meat meal and full slab of ribs. The sauce and ribs have a nice flavor with some smokiness and the corn bread was good. The brisket however was exceptional, some of the best brisket I've ever had. Would have given it 5 stars except for the sides- a bit disappointing.

    (4)

  • Evangelina M.

    Food is so good! Love the combo platter. Sides are too small,enough for one person not enough to split. So good you don't want to split.

    (5)

  • Nancy W.

    I went back to Uncle Bubs this week and it was a complete turnaround. The Brisket was juicy and tender, and the pulled pork was flavorful and tasted great. I can see only two flaws in their menu. The corn on the cob is still mushy, and the mashed potatoes are out of a box. So the verdict? Much improved on the meats. And, we really go their for their barbecue meats. Give it a try!

    (4)

  • merikay D.

    Catered several items for a group of about twenty. Usually get pulled pork, but this time I got the brisket. Also ordered the delicious coleslaw. From now on I'll always get the beef brisket. The meat was cooked perfectly and held up to being kept warm in my slow cooker. The company ate every bite. Next time I plan on ordering more so there will be leftovers.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    Ate here a few days ago and it was ok at best. My girlfriend and I had the onion appetizer which was very good as well as ribs combo. Ribs were just ok and were nothing to get excited about. Sides were good but not great. For a place that won a rib contest I wasn't impressed.

    (2)

  • Rebecca R.

    My husband and I had Uncle Bub's cater our wedding, and we were absolutely thrilled with the food and service we got from Uncle Bub's every step of the way. The food was just as good as when we sampled it. The service was excellent. They served everybody professionally and so smoothly I didn't even notice they were there. I would most definitely recommend Uncle Bub's to anybody who asked and I am so thankful to have found such excellent caterers. We had the chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cole slaw. The cole slaw is probably some of the best we've ever had. Thanks Uncle Bub's!

    (5)

  • Kurt V.

    What an awful experience last Saturday. Aside from the pulled chicken the rest of the meats were bland and fatty. My 4 year old warned me before I started to eat that the grey meat was tasteless. She was correct. I had ribs that were so overcooked that the meat was crunchy and over shrunk on the bone. The pulled pork tasted as if there were no rub nor injection used at all. The brisket was grey and flavorless like it had been sitting in a steamer pan. I would expect at least salt and pepper in the rub on a brisket but it was absent. I tasted it the next day cold to see if I was just missing it but it was not there cold. The butchery was off on the cuts so there was unrendered fat rings on some cuts. The corn bread had no tooth to it. It was all corn flour and seemingly no cornmeal. The customer service was lacking from the door people who were making it up as they went. For a table of Four we were given one set of utensils and had to ask for napkins. It's a BBQ place you have to stock the tables. I have lived in the south and have been to BBQ places all over the country. I do understand the difference between competition teams and what it takes to serve in mass at a restaurant, but Chicago has much better options where they pay attention to detail and the customer experience. I went there expecting the advertised award winning BBQ but left disappointed. We will not be back.

    (1)

  • Chris D.

    I have eaten at this restaurant hundreds of times. Literally. If I'm anywhere near Westmont, I'm there. The staff is always courteous and professional, and the food is superb. And I eat bbq everywhere. Name a bbq joint in Chicagoland, and I'ave had there food. I was going here when they were on North Ave. in Glendale Heights which was probably 12 years ago or something. The food is delicious and it's consistent, too. Even when you go there at lunch rush, they get your food out in a timely fashion always, which is important to me b/c I am always on the go. I'm getting hungry typing this. Gotta run. :) Keep up the good work, Uncle bubs!

    (5)

  • Karen M.

    I've said it before -- people sure are picky about their BBQ. When someone says a barbeque place isn't "authentic," what do they mean by that? I think all it means is that place doesn't happen to serve the type of barbeque that you've learned to like. There's so many regional variations on the meat and sauce - Memphis-style, Carolina-style, Kansas City-style, Texas-style - that you can pretty much take your pick. Uncle Bub's is probably closest to Kansas City-style BBQ in that they slow-smoke a variety of meats with a dry rub seasoning, with sauce served on the table. Is it authentic? Who knows, unless you've actually eaten BBQ in Kansas City? Is it good? If you define good BBQ as being moist and falling-off-the-bone-tender yet still flavorful, then hell yes, it's good! The barbeque place right by my house is decent enough, but if Uncle Bub's opened up next door to it, it would be no contest! I've only had the pulled pork here, but it was so good that I'm dying to go back and try some of their other smoked meats. Uncle Bub's BBQ sauce tastes like it uses a combination of vinegar and ketchup for its base, so that probably makes it closest to the Carolina-style sauce, if we have to put a label on it. All I know is I liked it, and others obviously do too, since their sauce has won first place at the Naperville Rib Fest and the Nuggets BBQ cook-off in Nevada. The sides are just OK - I had the corn bread and baked beans. Definitely try the pumpkin bread pudding with brown sugar butter sauce for dessert! The décor is very casual and "countrified" - wooden picnic tables with plastic gingham tablecloths and rolls of brown paper towels for napkins. The ordering system is kind of confusing - first they told me to wait after I'd ordered, then someone handed us a number and said they'd bring our order to our table. Having someone to explain the system would have been nice. I'll definitely visit this place again when I'm in the area!

    (3)

  • Doug P.

    Great BBQ, love the ribs and Broasted chicken. Their best side dish is the Brunswick Stew, it is a meal in itself.

    (5)

  • Clarissa C.

    I just don't understand with all the bad reviews bubs can't make their food better, I agree with all these two star review. We stopped eating here many years ago.

    (1)

  • Chris W.

    When it comes to customer service and good food Uncle Bub's can't be beat. I'm a fairly new customer and have only tried a couple of items off the menu but I am very impressed with the quality of the food including the roasted chicken and the Brunswick stew. The amazing part that I am just so impressed with was the way the owner, Mark handled a problem that I had on a carry out order. there were a couple items that were switched by mistake and it kind of screwed things up as far as dinner went at my home about 7 miles north of Uncle Bub's. when I called to notify them of the problem, they offered to send somebody directly to my house to replace the items that were incorrect and also offer a substantial gift certificate on a future purchase. most places that I deal with don't go very far out of their way to fix something that is screwed up and really take care of their customer the way market. I'm very impressed with the way Mark handled the problem and I will be a long time customer of Uncle Bub's.

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    Ordered over $40 dollars worth of items from the window as one single, stand alone person. Took them 10 minutes to realize I intended this to be a to-go order, then proceeded to make me feel bad about it AND walk back to the window to make fun of me to coworkers... Whoa. Hey. I can see you. HUGE pet peeve of mine. I realized after leaving that they have a small side door for carry out orders, so I caused my own confusion, but there's no need to be rude... Ick. Also, $47 dollars for two meals and an appetizer is INTENSE for BBQ. At Q in Naperville, you can get that for much less, and a myriad of fun sauces, and it's to die for. Uncle Bub's has just one sauce but it is really, really good. The fries were super soggy (takeout order, so they may be really good in house) and the fried Mac and cheese I got was a tiny portion and very flavorless - I think a different reviewer said it best when he noted that the fried breading on the outside shouldn't have more flavor than the Mac and cheese inside - but it did. The rib tips we got to share were a huge order and incredibly delicious. We each got sliced brisket in our meals, and it was dry and tough, definitely required a lot of extra sauce to enjoy it. My fiancé enjoyed his baked beans, but we both would skip this place again unless we were in the area and craving BBQ.

    (3)

  • Lynse B.

    We've ordered from here three times and it's our new go to BBQ place. The baby back ribs are great and the sauce is solid.

    (4)

  • Art A.

    We found this place during a visit to Darien, I was happy to say you can smell the BBQ smoke walking in which gives you the sense that your at the real deal. I was with family and was very happy with the food, the ribs were smokey and meaty the BBQ sauce was awesome they had BBQ sauce bottles at your table spicy or regular so you can enjoy as much as you like. If your a beer drinker they have plenty they even have wine... If you stop in be sure to try the Burnt-Ends they are delicious. The place was clean had plenty of parking the staff was nice.

    (4)

  • Dave H.

    Could be better. Dry chewy brisket lots of fat 50% meat 50% . The corn bread is there version of corn bread (not good). The french fries tastes like burnt oil! This place could be good but I will never experience that. Not going back.

    (1)

  • Jack T.

    I come to Uncle Bub's every year when I'm in town and have always had a delicious burger for a reasonable price. Sad to say, this year is different:( The burger price has gone up 30%, which is probably the norm, BUT the food has also gone downhill 50% or more. I ordered the bacon burger this time (bacon cooked when? Yesterday, last week?). It comes with 2 side orders, none of which have ever blown my hair back, but after tasting the bbq? baked beans and green beans, I'd like to ask them not only which store they bought the canned items at, but also which -generic- brand they bought so i know not to ever buy them again, even by accident. Talk about crap with a capital "C"! The green beans were squeaky on my teeth (signature of canned garbage) and the bbq? beans were over-sweet, not even as good as Bush's Original, which I would have preferred, actually. I have to ask what kind of BBQ joint doesn't even take pride in their sides enough to at least buy something with flavor if they're not going to bother with coming up with their own signature, "bring back the fans", home-made side orders. I mean, this IS a BBQ restaurant, no? Brisket sandwich was a good $10 for -maybe- 5oz. of meat (enough to fill a 10 year old, so bring your kids!). Unappealing, I'm afraid, since they rely on nothing BUT the meat and bread to present this sandwich. Waste of money. Lunch bill for 2 people was $24 worth of nothing special. Maybe this place should be called Uncle Schlub's now, sad.

    (1)

  • John D.

    There's plenty of good BBQ places in the area. As it relates to the western burbs, Uncle Bub's is hard to top. I've been eating here since 1998, although there was a period when I was unable to go there. However, I've made my way back a couple times of recent and here are two key improvements: 1. RIP TIPS!!!!!! They are now on the menu. I gave them a try & was VERY satisfied. If rip tips are your thing, you're safe ordering them here. They do serve them dry so you can take their house sauce or add your own should you decide to do so. So many places can't do them properly 2. Smoked Prime Rib is a once in a while special. When I got mine recent, it was outstanding. No bone and around 12 oz.. Mashed potatoes & gravy and green beans went well with it. Too bad it's not a weekly special although I probably wouldn't be able to eat it weekly. Like the whole hog on Thursdays, the Prime Rib also sells out when it's on the menu. It's fit for a King (or Queen for that matter)!!!

    (5)

  • Samantha R.

    Nachos are great. I haven't found much else on the menu I like. It's a typical BBQ joint, and everyone likes their BBQ a different way, I understand that Uncle Bubs is not my way. So generally I just get the Nachos. Usually always find multiple bay leaves left in the chili on the nachos. eat around them and you'll be okay. the cashiers are nice, the specials are good, but the food is just okay. also, they have green river. that's pretty cool.

    (3)

  • Andrew H.

    What isn't great about Bubs? I haven't found it yet! Definitely my favorite BBQ place, which I selected to cater for our wedding rehearsal dinner last year. I was first introduced to this deliciousness several years ago by my brother in law at their rehearsal party. The pulled pork and chicken are our favorites here but I have had several other items including specials that were just as good! Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Michele V.

    Sorry, Ive heard a lot of good reviews about this place, but I went Sunday with my family to celebrate my bday and I was extremely disappointed. IFirst, we walked in a door into an empty dining room and didnt see any staff. We walked back outside and saw a sign that said if its ur first time here, come in the side door and tell us its ur first time here. We did that and the three staff members looked at us like we were crazy. The girl told us to come around and order. I was expecting a sit down and be served restaurant, so I was disappointed and ready to walk out, but my kids were starving. I asked to sit and look at menus since we had no clue what they had there. My bill was $77 for 5 meals, which I was shocked about, and even more surprised with the poor, nonchalant service and staff. The place had no more than 10 people in there and staff sitting around everywhere doing nothing but talking. The staff was not rude, but not personable or very friendly either. After 40 minutes, we got our food, and we were not impressed; small portions, soup that looked dried up with no broth, salad with soggy orange pieces that looked old, baked beans that were so sweet that my kids couldn't even eat them. The best thing were the ribs, half chicken, mashed potatoes, and fried chicken legs. The sides were disappointing and small portions. This place was a waste of money, and I had to go home and cook for my family, because the food was not satisfying or filling. My husband said the rib sauce was too sweet and he only ate two ribs. This was a very disappointing bday dinner. I will not recommend.

    (1)

  • Carol K.

    Uncle Bub's. The name connotes pretty much what you are going to find here. Simple food, simple place. While the ribs and the broasted chicken are good, the sides are just okay. Maybe it's the fact that they come in Styrofoam cups even if you eat in that bugs me . . .or maybe it's that the green beans look (and taste) like they just came out of the can but I've had all the sides and best is the potato salad. If you eat in- you are greeted at the door by someone who asks if you have ever been there before, handed a number and led to a table while being explained to how it works. The booths are simple wood (think a step above a picnic table) covered with a cheery gingham table cloth with a roll of brown paper towels to serve as napkins. Once you know where your table is, you leave it to go up to the counter to place your food order. You get your drinks but then are directed to go back to your table to sit and someone brings your food out. The food comes up pretty quickly depending on how busy it is. White plastic plates with the entree surrounded by those previously mentioned Styrofoam cups with your sides. Eh. The whole presentation could be better but I guess it is what it is. A full slab of ribs is about $20 and half a chicken will run you about $10. The ribs are pit smoked, very tender and come with a couple of different sauces to jazz them up. The spicy sauce has just the right amount of bite. My friend had the pulled pork and the beef brisket and I've nibbled at those and they are quite good. Looking for a challenge? Uncle Bub's has one for you. They have a 6 pound sandwich made up of all of their meats (pulled pork, hotlink sausage, smoked ham, pulled chicken, beef brisket and smoked bologna, They put it on a kaiser roll and top it all with cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. Served with fries, and two mac and cheese balls if you can eat it all (including the sides) in 45 minutes- the sandwich is free and you get a t-shirt and your pic on the "wall of fame". And if you don't? The price is $32! Now that's a sandwich!! If you are hankering for some BBQ out in the "burbs", Uncle Bub's could be just the place for you!

    (3)

  • Carmella P.

    Hey, Stuart! Came to check out the prime rib on a bad day during the polar vortex. Your kitchen was short-handed, wait staff needed roller skates to keep up, and still my friend and I had the best time along with some great food. Will definitely be in to sample the ribs next AND book my small in-house Christmas party in plenty of time before the holidays. Bub Love to all......

    (5)

  • Glenda C.

    Cramped seating in the restaurant was emphasized by either improperly working A/C or no A/C at all. I couldn't tell. Ribs were just ok. Sides ok. I'd almost prefer 'The Patio' for their ribs.

    (2)

  • Heather V.

    best bbq-hands down...from the ribs to the pulled pork-you literally can't go wrong. baked beans are awesome. my advice is to get the sampler platter so you can really do them justice. there's a reason they keep winning awards!

    (5)

  • Jessica G.

    I wasn't a fan the last few times I ate here. I thought the sauce wasn't flavorful enough and I didn't really love the meat. Came in today for the first time in a couple of years and it seems like things have maybe changed a bit. I liked the smoked turkey sandwich a lot - maybe this has something to do with the spicy bbq sauce that was on the table, or maybe it was due to the hot sauce from the wall near the register that I also put on there but it was pretty darn delicious. I liked the brisket a lot, too - it was tender and smoky and not fatty, which is a good thing in my book. And then, because this is breaking all my personal rules, or at least the ones about meat, I tried some of a slab of ribs and shockingly, they were not fatty and tasted like awesome porky goodness. I would do that again, for sure. The green beans are pretty pedestrian - I like them that way but I don't know if anyone would call them special. And the broasted potatoes are interesting - like giant pickles only potatoes that have been breaded and roasted or fried - whatever they do, I like it. I also tried the fried mac and cheese balls and while this is a weird concept to me, I liked the creaminess inside of fried goodness. Friendly folks - we were actually greeted at the door and seated, which was nice. Then you go up and order your food and it's brought out to you. Take a moment to peruse the hot sauce wall and your mouth and tummy will thank you for it. They even have a Green River spot on the fountain, and this is a very good thing. We were checked on a couple of times and several gentlemen cleared stuff from the table for us pretty quickly. Good stuff - definitely improved over other visits and somewhere I will seek out in the future!

    (4)

  • Farrah W.

    We have never eaten at the restaurant so this review is purely based on Uncle Bub's Catering, but would highly recommend anyone with catering needs to consider using Uncle Bub's. We had originally contacted another BBQ place in Naperville and they were much more expensive and their catering department was rude and unhelpful. I immediately called Uncle Bub's and they had me at "hello." We threw a Cowgirl party for our daughter's first birthday and Uncle Bub's went above and beyond in making the day less stressful for us AND they were considerate of our budget and our party theme. Their BBQ is great - their customer service is phenomenal! They kept in touch with us via phone AND email, which I appreciate and I never felt that I was left hanging. I would consider my husband a BBQ expert (we just did not want to cook for 50+ people) - he knows his stuff. My husband wanted to get the brisket, but he always says it's hard to do and since we had never had Uncle Bub's brisket we did not want to chance it. In retrospect we wish had because they know what they are doing! The pulled pork is some of the best we have had. The chicken was great as well. I personally like a dry rub on my chicken so it was a bit too saucy for me, but the sauce was great so it didn't bother me. Their mac n cheese was gone in seconds. We loved their vinegar slaw - so fresh. The baked beans were great, too! And the watermelon was amazingly sweet. Everyone at the party agreed that it was great BBQ and FRESH. For the price we got amazing BBQ, amazing service and everything was included. The delivery guys were on time, efficient, helpful and brought everything we would need to serve lunch. We did not need to supply anything for our guests. We ended up ordering an extra bottle of sauce just in case, but did not need it at all. All in all, if you have catering needs, use Uncle Bub's. Best customer service I have experienced in a long time and really great food! We hope to get to the restaurant to try out their brisket ASAP.

    (5)

  • LeeAnne Q.

    We came to Uncle Bub's for lunch last week and I was pleasantly surprised; the food was delicious. After reading the reviews I was hesitant to try it but I'm glad I did. I got the rib tips and they were very good; my director got the wings,BBQ and buffalo and she liked them both. I tried one of her buffalo wings and it was good; loved the buffalo sauce! I am definitely going to come here again for lunch!!

    (4)

  • Alex P.

    Been here a few times. Food is always good borderlines on great. Its self serve for taking a order and filling your drinks which can go either way depending on how lazy you are. Food is brought out to you and seems to be pretty prompt. Only 1 drink machine so if there are 4-5 people trying to fill their drinks at the same time you can be waiting for awhile. Othewise good food and a pretty laid back environment. Parking lot can fill up fast due to small size and its location. Otherwise worth a stop in.

    (4)

  • Andrea R.

    I don't know where to begin with this review. I got married at the Danada House on July 24th and I may have to change my number because too many people are calling to ask where the amazing cuisine they had at my wedding came from!!! :-) From beginning to end, the team at Uncle Bubs were amazing to work with. When my husband and I first sat down to talk with Mark, he started pinching my leg under the table because he knew right away this is the caterer we were going to go with. After meeting with 10+ caterers, we knew Uncle Bubs was the one. Fast forward to the wedding...the service and food were out of this world. People raved and raved and the service was impeccable. They came in and did their magic. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a HUGE part of our special day. You guys are all that and a bag of chips!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • John L.

    As much as I hate to give Bubs only 2 stars, after the so-so performance (quality) at Ribfest, and the downsizing and "very" regulated portions of food at the restaurant, I had to do it. I'm sure they won't admit to the downsizing but after all the years that I have been a loyal Q'er of Bubs I can certainly tell. One of the most noticeable downsize is the fountain drinks. They no longer offer large and small. It's one size...medium at best. But, the the cost is the amount they used to charge for the large! I also notice a much lower quality of ribs. The ribs are not as meaty and they are not smoked as well as they used to be. No smoke ring on the meat, meat not pulled back from the end of the bones, is a sure of poor Q. You and I both know what that means too! The last rack had virtually had no smoke flavor at all, the one end was burnt to a crisp and the other end was undercooked. This is not the Bubs I have known for years. Sorry my old friends, but something is happening there and it isn't for the best I'm sorry to say. I think it's time to mosey on down the road to the new Q joint for awhile.

    (2)

  • Dan L.

    The service was great!! But the food was not so good. I had the pulled pork and pulled chicken. Both had tons of fat, gristle too. The pulled chicken had too much skin in the mix, and fat too. I had to spit out the chewy bits into a napkin several times. I wish the would prepare these two dishes with 100% meet bits! like other premium rib joints do. The baked beans and potato salad were good. You'd think a rib joint would get the meat right, come on management, step up the quality!!

    (1)

  • Sandra C.

    Don't know how they were named "award winning". Very expensive for dry and tasteless ribs. Screaming kids at the next able didn't help either. Won't be back and would suggest to everyone that they go somewhere else for ribs!

    (1)

  • Jo R.

    It's hard to imagine visiting Westmont and not coming to Uncle Bub's. The place is a landmark. How could anyone drive past this big barn with a smiling pig on it and not stop in? The pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches are fantastic. The atmosphere inside and out makes you feel like you are out in the country somewhere. They even sell nice gifts--barbecue sauce, hats, shirts, etc. This place is special, and you will definitely want a souvenir to remember it!

    (4)

  • Ruth K.

    I would only give it one star, but my husband did like the ribs a little. We went late, probably around 8:30pm or so and had the sampler platter. I really love pulled pork normally so I was excited to give it a try. It tasted like dog food smells. Bleagh. So I tried the riblets and the ribs and they really weren't much better. So I stuck with the cornbread, which was fine. My husband felt the ribs were the best thing on the sampler platter, but it was all so fatty. Very poor cuts of meat.

    (2)

  • Joe B.

    Yup, it's that good. Heard great things from my colleague, they didn't disappoint! Is rather pay a buck or the more for awesome brisket!

    (5)

  • Joseph P.

    I love this place. There food was really good. I had the pulled BBQ pork and fries. I loved it. They also have different old fashioned cream sodas and the biggest hot sauce collection I have ever seen. Very nice people there.

    (5)

  • Dominick V.

    I had Uncle Bubs at Ribfest and liked it so I went and ate there and it was just as good.. I had the rib combo with fried mac n cheese and mashed potatoes also buffalo wings for app.. Everything was excellent. This is my new rib place...

    (4)

  • Osiris V.

    Eh, went here with a friend for lunch and honestly we were not impressed. I've heard people rave about it but I think my expectations were too high for it. I had the beef brisket which I couldn't wait for but it was way too fatty for my likings. The sides and sauces were just average as well. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich..average as well. The service was great, so I can't complain about that. I like the laid back country feel and the fact that if I wanted to I could eat with my fingers and no one would judge. ;) I would like to visit again and see if there's something else I could love.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth R.

    My husband and I REALLY liked this place! First and foremost, we are sticklers for good service and Uncle Bub's delivered. Everyone was extrememly courteous, from the person who sat us, to the the person who took our order, to the person who brought us our food. The manager also came over, asked how our food was and asked if he could get us anything else. The food was good. It wasn't fancy, but it was yummy and that's what we were looking for out of a place like Uncle Bub's. We also each had a huge Sam Adams and the price was very reasonable for those. Overall we had a great experience and will be going back again soon.

    (4)

  • John M.

    I'm pretty sure Nathan S is either the owner of Uncle Bubs or a complete novice when it comes to barbecue. I was really looking forward to trying this place since I just moved to Westmont recently but this is really terrible food. The building and decor are legit but oh my... the food? As a group of four we tried a lot of the menu; ribs, chicken, catfish, brisket. Everything was disappointing. The only things we liked was the cole slaw, which was delicious, and the barbecue sauce was also just about perfect with a blend of smoke and spice. Too bad the meat is worse than horrible.

    (2)

  • Diane M.

    I've been going here for many years. The quality of food is usually impressive. Unless you go close to closing time. The pulled pork is very good, but not knowing what quality you're going to get is a turn off. Staff is friendly. Unless you go at prime time and have to wait to be seated. I walked out when I was seated at the table that is cramed in the walkway of the dining area. I don't want to be bumped into every 10seconds while trying to enjoy my meal. I suggest they remove that table, noone deserves that nonsense. Bottom line, food is good take it home.

    (3)

  • Sarah W.

    I really want to like this place....especially since I live right down the street and love BBQ. I have tried this place multiple times and each time I tried something new thinking if I tried a new dish my feelings would change. Each time was the same as the last. The food has no flavor, meat is fatty and gray....like it's been sitting in a crockpot all day. I don't get that smokiness taste like I do from other BBQ joints. The sides are not any better. Fries are never very hot and very bland and the mashed potatoes taste instant. I see all of these reviews and I just don't get it-maybe I'm missing something. I don't consider myself a picky eater but this is one place that I will avoid from now on.

    (1)

  • Bob G.

    Went here to entertain some clients. Heard it was good place. I had such a taste for beef brisket and I can tell you I was a little let down by the portion size of the sandwich. Bread/bun was about three thicker than the meat on the sandwich. For the prices they charge, I expected an little more than three slices of brisket. Granted you get two sides but the fries I had ordered were Luke warm to say the least. I appreciate my food served to me hot. One never knows how long food sits here due to you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. One of my clients ordered the chicken sandwich and he too was not impressed of the amount of chicken on the sandwich. He felt like he was eating all bread. Barbque is more than taste it's also about quantity. If your hungry I suggest you go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • David L.

    This Sunday was my second time out at Uncle Bub's, the service was great and the cashier was patient as she took our order. The rack of ribs we received was dry and the mashes potatoes was salty and borderline inedible. Our server attempted to make things right by offering mac & cheese in exchange for the mashed potatoes, but the replacement never arrived and we left. I'm not sure why the ribs were so off from previous visits.

    (2)

  • Emily B.

    Uncle Bub's catered our wedding and we would highly recommend them to other couples looking for a wedding caterer. We worked with Mark and Marie through the planning process and they were very honest and flexible from the very beginning. On the day of the event, they were both on site with their staff helping to serve food, pick up, and assist our family/friends. Everything happened seamlessly and looked great. We had a pig roast buffet with several side dishes and our guests absolutely loved the food. Bub's also sent the leftovers home with us- which was definitely a plus!

    (5)

  • Economic Far Right W.

    The management of this place is not out to lunch! Well run place. Employees make mistakes, they work hard to correct. If you like a deep deep smokey flavor, look no further. If you are more into sweet BBQ, go somewhere else. Lots of seating, so not usually a line for tables. Their crowd tilts older, though lots of multi generation families enjoy. Beer prices are reasonable, hint, better value with a taller glass. Will try them for catering, have done carry out many times and usually they get the order correct and package well, food tastes good even semi warm.

    (5)

  • Beth P.

    Love love love this place! My family has been eating here basically since it opened - and have never been disappointed. Everything is great here - love the pulled pork, ribs, pulled chicken, brisket... basically everything. Plus they have Green River and Red Cream Soda "on tap"!

    (5)

  • Peter M.

    Best Wedding Ever!! Uncle Bub's was the absolute best wedding caterer we could have hoped for. We just got married in mid-August, and we knew pretty early on in the planning process that we wanted Uncle Bub's to cater the event. I gave them a call and spoke with Mark, the owner, and he went above and beyond the call of duty to help us plan the perfect day! For starters, Mark is the one who referred us to our venue! We had looked at a few venues, and he recommended a handful that he personally thought were great, and one of them - the Ellis House in Minooka - ended up being just amazing! We had a buffet-style dinner, bbq chicken (grilled on site - sooooo good), pulled pork, brats, mac and cheese, corn bread, california-style veggies, baked beans, I believe there was a salad too, don't really remember haha. Anyway, the bbq chicken and mac and cheese blew my mind. We had countless people tell us how amazing the food was, and how every wedding should be like ours. Mark helped us plan the whole thing too, not only with the food, but he helped us plan how to arrange the tables, where to rent the tent, how many linens to get, how much alcohol to get, where to get the alcohol, how many lights to get, I could go on and on. Mark, Marie, and the whole staff were just fantastic, and the on-site staff on the day of the event were great to work with as well. We couldn't have asked for a nicer, harder working, more helpful, or more pleasant staff! Anyway, I can't recommend Uncle Bub's highly enough. If you want to do something other than dried-out steak and chicken at your wedding, give Mark a call and let the good times roll! Thanks again to everyone at the restaurant, you're the best!

    (5)

  • Ray D.

    Great BBQ pork dishes! I love that place. Feels like you are in the south. Pulled pork is notable.

    (4)

  • Andrew T.

    I think Uncle Bub's is kind of a weak three. It's...fine, but our general attitude after trying almost all of the "meats" was that it was just regular. Nothing was really worth raving about. Their brisket was sliced, but came without much of a smoke rig and was also just luke warm. Ribs were OK, tender enough, but without much smoke. The chopped/shredded pork was probably the best, with decent flavor, but again, it was pre-sauced. Turkey breast was surprisingly good, very tender with good flavor but...not much smoke...and the hot links were hot but just kind of normal sausage. The sauc in all cases is what I'd expect, mild and spicy ketchup based sauces. Slaw was creamy, and with a little but not a lot of onion. Beans were very standard, maybe a little bit of pork tossed in. Service was friendly, and they bring the food out for you once you order up front. There's more on the menu that we didn't try like chicken (which I'm wary of no matter where I am) and also some burgers, including some kind of insane American Gluttony Special thing that looked delicious but that no one really felt up to. Here's the thing. I don't know if this is all that great, like I said, it's teetering on the edge of a two or a three. But I also don't know where in Chicago to get truly good BBQ. I would say that Baby Back Blues in Plainfield is better, but a little ways away. Austin BBQ nearby was written up in a Chicago best of - maybe it's proximity and recent write up explained why the place was very slow at high dinner hour on a cool Saturday night - I'd think they'd be packing the seats at Uncle Bub's. But either way, I think I need to really do some looking for a better than average BBQ spot in the Suburbs.

    (3)

  • Nanelle W.

    I so wanted to love this place so that I didn't always have to fight traffic to get to my favorite bbq place. But unfortunately, it was not to be. I had a 2 meat plate with beans and mac & cheese. The pulled pork was ok but not a lot of flavor but the brisket was very dry. I didn't even finish it and it was certainly not going home with me. Sadly, not even close to what I am used to. The baked beans were a little soupy but had decent flavor but I found the mac & cheese to be not to my liking. One big thumbs up ... Love that you have Pibb. Sorry Uncle Bub but you are just not for me.

    (2)

  • Joseph M.

    Very good bbq for the chicago area.... ESPECIALLY for the value. We fed 6 adults and 3 kids with a few drinks for 120$ with leftovers. Everyone was pleased. Ill b back when in the area for sure

    (4)

  • William B.

    I probably should have given their "award-winning" items a try. I believe its the ribs. But my BBQ standard go-to is brisket. I do like ribs, but if you don't do brisket well, I'm not sure I can trust trying anything else. I tried the brisket sandwich, with sides of baked beans and the fried mac-n-cheese balls. Nothing stood out as great. The sandwich: standard bun, fairly boring meat, with sauce that was probably from a squeeze bottle. Meh. Baked beans: tasted like they were from a can, maybe with a small piece of flavorless bacon added. Mac-n-cheese balls: I had high hopes for these, but they also disappointed. More flavor in the breading than in the actual mac-n-cheese.

    (2)

  • Ed S.

    Uncle Bub's is an institution in Westmont. Located right on Cass Avenue, you can't miss it. When I first moved to the area back in 1999 it was more or less a roadside shack but they've since updated and doubled the size of the building. Dining areas looked clean and comfortable, with a western kind of atmosphere, but I always got carryout. The only things I ever had during my many visits to Uncle Bub's were the BBQ Chicken, Ribs, or combination thereof. Always great, and the good variety of side dishes hit the spot, too. Cornbread muffins were also included with each order. I never tried their burgers or sandwiches, but I doubt that you'd go wrong with any of those options. If you're a first time visitor, I'd highly recommend the chicken/rib combo -- just be sure to bring your appetite. The chicken portion is available as a half and you get a choice of broasted or barbecue. Ribs are available in either baby back or St. Louis style. They'll also throw in a few side containers of their barbecue sauce, your choice of mild or spicy. Great place for barbecue in the western suburbs and one of the things I still miss about living in the area. Definitely worth the trip if you haven't tried it out yet!

    (4)

  • Grace E.

    Ah, what memories I have of Uncle Bub's. My biggest memory (and thought that is literally the difference between life and death), COME ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. Staff is extremely friendly and are able to accommodate pretty much anything. And, you get a token for free ice cream on large orders. I mean, come on!

    (4)

  • Justin L.

    Great food, even better lunch location, and green river soda? A client started bringing me here about two years ago and at this point I'm not sure how many times I've gone back. The food is great here. There's enough of a selection for various BBQ that you can have choices and not get bored. But let's not forget that it's BBQ, so most of it is similar. Beyond just food, there's also Green River soda (an old school Chicago drink -- google it) which I haven't seen in any other restaurants in the area. The location and restaurant are also very nice. The parking lot and the streets both get VERY crowded around lunch, so plan to drive around a bit or walk a bit (the return walk may be appreciated after gorging yourself). I found the restaurant to be surprisingly large and can definitely cater for a decent sized crowd. Overall, a great lunch place and a good casual dinner place. If I'm craving BBQ and in the suburbs, I definitely think of Uncle Bubs.

    (4)

  • Denise S.

    I have been eating Uncle Bubs for the past 13 years. Whenever I have a function at my home, I have Uncle Bub's cater, and w/o fail, my guest's ask where I got the food from. The pulled pork is unparalled. The broasted chicken is also excellent. The restraunt has a unique decor, I will be honest, the pig they used used to freak out my daughter because, let's be honest, your eating pig. But otherwise, it's very congruent with the whole barbeque theme. But if you want the best barbeque you have ever tasted, Uncle Bubs is the place to go! It's very reasonably priced, comfortable and not pretentious, so you can go after a baseball game, and just great food! We love it!

    (5)

  • Derrick T.

    Yelp oh yelp... you rarely lead me astray, but every once in awhile (more in the burbs I find), the rating just seems wrong. After months of waiting to have a meal here (my wife and have been busy), we eagerly headed out to get ourselves some delicious slow smoked meat. I want to preface this by saying I've become a BBQ dabbler/fanatic, and have done a lot of smoking with my own modified smoker as well as the Big Green Egg at home. My expectations for good BBQ are high. Ordered up the Sampler Platter so that we could get a taste of everything that was available... Corn bread - a bit dry, but tasty with the butter. Butter = moisture and flavor. Fried Mac and Cheese - Decent tasting if you eat it while it's hot, not nearly as good when you let it cool down. I'm starting to believe that deep fried mac and cheese just isn't supposed to exist in any form that is good. Green beans - Canned. Nothing particular special about them. BBQ back ribs - meat was chewsome, which is alright.. but it was definitely on the dryer side of ribs I've had. I could see the smoke ring within the meat, however the meat itself was no longer moist. Pulled pork - nice cuts, good flavor... this was the winning piece of meat on this plate. BBQ sliced beef brisket - Nice cuts of meat, however it was also dry and over cooked. The moisture was definitely gone, and while it's slightly better than what I can make at home (and I still have a lot of room to improve since I've only made it twice), it's not by much. Rib TIps - Naturally slightly fattier, two pieces were tasty, the last piece was too dry. Are we seeing a theme here? BBQ Chicken - You can tell that this was smoked. The flavor is definitely in the chicken from the wood smoking, but again, the moisture from the chicken was pretty much gone... Verdict: As a BBQ fanatic who's had some of the BBQ in Chicago, and have begun to travel to different states to try some of the best... Uncle Bub's does not rank up. If you're looking for a tasty meal and some ok BBQ, this is absolutely a great place, with friendly service and neat ambiance. But if you're looking for the best BBQ you've ever had, you'll have to search elsewhere. Redeeming factor is that the service is unbelieveably friendly and the restaurants is definitely family oriented.

    (3)

  • Jeff B.

    I gotta say I was pretty disappointed in the food. Our food took so long to arrive - I guess my daughter's chicken took a while. Anyways, my pulled pork sandwich and fries arrived cold. Not pleasant. Aside from cold, Bub's pulled pork doesn't have much smoke or BBQ flavor. The only plus was the fried Mac n Cheese. I'm not a real big complainer so I didn't make a stink. The AGM came by to check on our meal and I explained the situation. He was very apologetic and comped the meal. He asked that we don't judge Bub's on this experience alone and to come back and try again. This is the kind of customer service which will bring me back. I'm a big fan of Baby Back Blues in Plainfield and I'd like to find a place closer to home. They'll have to try a bit harder next time to live up to the hype, but I'll try again. I'll go 2 stars for the food and a +1 star for great customer service. So, I'll be back and update this review after my next visit.

    (3)

  • Sandy A.

    Very yummy. We got the sampler platter and that was the best option for a first visit.

    (5)

  • Dorothy P.

    The BBQ sauce is runny and not very tasty, and the spicy version isn't the slightest bit spicy. How this is an "award winning" BBQ sauce is beyond me. Heed my warning & pass on the "turkey breast" if you do decide to go there; IT'S LUNCH MEAT ROLLED UP and drizzled with BBQ sauce (disgusting). I could not believe that they had the audacity to serve me lunch meat masquerading as a turkey breast. Just based on that alone I will never EVER go back there again. I would say that pretty much ANY BBQ joint you pass on the street is better than this place. Yuck, just yuck. The only reason that they get 2 stars instead of one is that the servers were really friendly and courteous. I definitely have to give them props for that.

    (2)

  • Annn F.

    We were what they call 'first time customers'. The staff was really very personable, but they delivered a platter of ribs that had not really been heated. I always think that's weird. Heat doesn't cost anything, right? And when we pointed that out, they cheerfully replaced them with another platter but I dunno, the second try was less impressive than the first. We cracked up when we saw an ad for a line cook on their sign outside. Maybe the person in charge of heating our food decided to quit right before we got there. We won't be back.

    (2)

  • Monika P.

    Uncle Bub's catered my wedding. I can't say enough nice things about the entire experience. The food was amazing, the staff great, and Mark was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I highly recommend either grabbing a bite there or using them for a special event. Everyone raved about the food at my wedding.

    (5)

  • Amber W.

    Love this place! I got married on 8/10/13 in my parents backyard. We wanted an elegant BBQ. With short notice, we contacted Uncle Bub's to help us out. Marie is in charge of planning events and she made us feel so special. She was so organized, helpful and attentive! She listened to what we wanted and made it all happen! Not only was the food amazing (all 160 guests raved about the ribs, chicken and pulled pork), but the wait staff was out of this world! I kept complimenting them throughout the entire night because they were so amazing! They worked so hard and made everything perfect. If you are looking for a similar kind of wedding, I highly recommend using this restaurant! Thank you for everything Uncle Bub's!

    (5)

  • Tom M.

    this place bar none is my favorite for barbecue food!!! top notch. go here anytime always excellent

    (5)

  • Tom K.

    Went here for the first time last night for dinner ---LOVED IT!!!! Felt like I was in the South. This is great BBQ. Great sauce! They have Mild and Spicy on the table. Loved everything about eating here. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • BT W.

    Just got back from Bubs. Not really sure what awards they have won...maybe for tuff, dry and bad sauce ribs. Cole slaw was gross and baked beans seemed from a can with some liquid smoke. I really wanted to like this place. Dont waste your money. It cost us 40 bucks for a half rack and a sample rib dinner...and 2 cokes.

    (2)

  • Natalie F.

    I found this place when I was living in Lisle and some friends told me about it. I have to say they have some GOOD BBQ and broasted chicken! You get a good amount of food for the price. $20.00 for a full slab of ribs with 2 sides and cornbread. I always order the pulled pork or the pulled chicken dinner. You will def get what you pay for which is why I have been eating from them for the past 3-4 years now. It's worth the trip if you have not had them yet. Ordering process is simple. Walk in and they have a menu on the wall. Place your order and take the wood pig with a number on it to your table. They will bring you your food and they always check on you at some point while you are eating to make sure everything is good etc. Friendly workers, somewhat quiet atmosphere and GOOD BBQ equals a place worth checking out and going back too. CHEERS

    (4)

  • Rach F.

    Just tried this place the other day, it was very good!!!! Prices for the sandwiches were good but dinner plates were around $30/person. The pulled pork was awesome, I loved their spicy BBQ sauce that they have in the table. I'd recommend trying it as it's hard to find good BBQ around here! I'd definitely go back. Staff was friendly.

    (4)

  • Lydia Z.

    Stopped by for lunch and it was goooood. Myself and a co-worker both ordered the rib combo; that's a half slab of baby backs and half slab of St Louis. I liked the baby backs better than the St Louis style but both were pretty good. Co-worker felt the same. The service was good and the staff seems willing to do anything for you. If you are a fan of ribs, it is worth trying out.

    (3)

  • S G.

    Have catered several work parties here... Everyone loves the food and the portions are huge!

    (4)

  • Jan E.

    Tasty, probably-bad-for-you bar b que. Loved everything about this delicious lunchtime find in the Westmont area. You'll want to be very hungry.

    (5)

  • J. Chuck K.

    I had high hopes for this place and was disappointed. I ordered the sampler platter and found the chicken and and brisket to be the only good meats. Pulled pork is my favorite, but I found it to be dry and tasteless.This was also true for the ribs and rib tips. The mashed potatoes and gravy were cold and tasted like they had been microwaved. The mac&cheese balls weren't terrible, but nothing to write home about. It's disappointing when the best side is the cornbread. Also, the service is pretty slow and awful. The food was brought out at random times and there were some gaps between the three waves. One person at our table sat there with his plate for 5min, while the rest of us waited for ours. The last dish brought to our table was for the 2year old....not the best organization or thinking I've ever seen. This trend continued into dessert: the first thing to come out was the only thing that took any effort to make-root-beer float. We waited another 5min for slices of cake to be cut, but even then they were still missing 2 orders. I don't plan on going back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • JD O.

    My first two-star review. Sadness! Now, here's full disclosure: I am a BBQ snob, being from Texas and all. I have pretty much unattainable standards for BBQ, so just keep that in mind, y'all. If you're a normal person, you will probably like Uncle Bub's. I wanted to like this place more, I really did. My Midwestern friends love it, and I wanted to love it too. Alas, it was not meant to be. Perhaps I'm not getting the right stuff. I got the brisket and sausage plate, and was disappointed in the brisket. It's hard to get the brisket to do the whole melt-in-your-mouth thing, but I expect miracles with BBQ. The sauce is okay, a little tomato-y for me, but I was raised on a weird hybrid vinegar based sauce that follows no rules. The sausage was delicious, though. You Midwesterners know your tubed meats! The service is fine, the cornbread is okay, the coleslaw was meh, but they do have a fascinating soda called Green River. This beverage is Hulk green, and tastes vaguely like Mello-Yello or Mountain Dew, but less sharp. It's pretty danged good, and my friend always has at least three glasses of it when he goes to Uncle Bub's. If you like basic BBQ that has some good choices and selection, Uncle Bub's will probably be fine. I haven't tried their chicken yet, which I hear is good, but the brisket was disappointing to me. I'll probably go back, just to give them another chance. I hate being a party pooper.

    (2)

  • Padme A.

    It's OK. I love my meats, but this place is slow, a little pricy for what you get and the meats where burnt and way over cooked the 3 times we tried them (ribs and brisket). Finding good BBQ in the Chicagoland area is tricky, but possible. Smoque still gets my top vote, followed by Q BBQ in La Grange, IL. They do have an amazing selection of hot sauces!

    (3)

  • Janet M.

    I frequently order the BBQ and love all their selections. But why would you serve powdered mashed potatoes? This restaurant takes time with their BBQ and all the meats are delicious and you get to the potatoes & gravy and they are disgusting. What good restaurant serves powdered mashed potatoes? Don't you think they would know its worth the extra effort to serve the real thing. NEVER order them, they taste horrible. I would give you 5 stars for the meat and 0 for the potatoes.

    (3)

  • Sarah F.

    My husband and I are approaching our 1 year anniversary. Uncle Bub's catered our wedding last October and it was THE best decision we made for our wedding. This place is phenomenal!! We worked closely with Mark (owner) himself, to work out a good floor plan, menu, and he even clued us into ways that we could save money & cut corners! We felt so well guided by Mark and his partner, Marie. They were so good about communicating with us and I was so impressed with the close family feel we got from working with this place. I literally felt no stress with this aspect of the planning process, which as feat from what I hear from others. The best part of the experience with Uncle Bubs was that on our wedding day, the on site coordinator for our wedding venue was quite rude & making it a very stressful environment. The head catering staff member, god bless her, took control of the situation for us. She was wonderful!!! We were so happy with our choice to work with U.B's for our wedding. To this day, we still get compliments on how amazing our food was at our wedding!! We had a buffet style with a lot of the classic Uncle Bubs items (mac & cheese, pulled pork, chicken, corn bread, beans, cole slaw) and couldn't have been more pleased. We were going with a back yard BBQ style feel and that is exactly what we go but better! We have also been back to visit the restaurant in Westmont a few times since our wedding and have never been disappointed. This place is wonderful all around and I highly recommend it to anyone!

    (5)

  • RikkiTikkiTav I.

    Love it !!!! Its not easy to find good cue out in the burbs, but then again, be realistic...this ain't GA, SC, TN or AL. Is there better? of course...is there better in West Chicagoland? Not many..... Wooden tables, paper towel rolls, styrofoam boxes and super yummy pork, beef and sides. Definitely will go back when in the area.

    (5)

  • Rafael C.

    I really wanted to love this place considering it's a hike for me to get there but I'll have to settle on giving this place an avergage grade. A buddy and I went there for lunch after a round of golf and were excited to try this place out. Overall, most of the things we had were average at best but I did really enjoy the pull pork. Much so that I ordered some to go in which I was able to bring to a party. I like how they packaged it and had good directions to heat them up. I would have no problems going back if I'm ever around the area but I'm more than happy with the choices I have in the city.

    (3)

  • Margaret S.

    Just catered from Uncle Bub's got the Chuck Wagon with pulled pork sandwiches and three sides. I was last minute, and kept changing my mind.... Mark and Joe were fantastic and patient and led me to the right items. The pulled pork was fantastic, big chunks of pork along with some nice shredded.. yum. Just the right amount of sauce. The buns were huge (maybe like an egg bread, definately above the norm), so I did cut a few in half, cuz you have to save room for the mac and cheese (It is still delish for leftovers!!) the corn cobbettes and potato salad were also good. They gave us more then enough paper products and extra sauce. It was well priced and the quality was definately there. I will be back for sure. It was a big hit with friends and family. My mistake, I didn't get the sterno....should have. I would also advise not to over order, the amounts are generous.

    (5)

  • Tom T.

    This place is ok. It certainly has the atmosphere of a BBQ house. The servers are pleasant. I just wish their ribs are better. I mean, they're tender and all, but seem to lack the smokiness flavor. The BBQ helps with the flavor though. Overall, an ok joint for those times when I gotta have some BBQ.

    (3)

  • Alan H.

    First off, the place smells awesome with wood smoke smell, when you first walk into the building. Nicely decorated with the western BBQ theme. You order at the counter and then they bring it to you. We couldn't believe how quickly it was brought to us. I don't think we were seated for 5 minutes! My husband had the St. Louis ribs with baked beans, fries and corn bread. He loved it and kept commenting on the baked beans. I had the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw and fried mac and cheese. The pork was very tender on a soft bun. Two types of sauce on the tables to add to your meal. We'll definitely be back.

    (5)

  • David S.

    Top notch ribs, sides, brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken and burnt ends. The only letdown at Uncle Bub's is the bone in BBQ chicken as the skin absorbs all of the smokiness and leaves the actual chicken tasting somewhat bland.

    (4)

  • Maggie B.

    We recently used Bub's to cater our "Post-Wedding" Celebration (175 people) at our home and our guests have still not stopped telling us how much they enjoyed the food and service that Bub's provided!! Marie was a trooper working with me and all of the changes in our counts, types of food, etc. Without her coordinating everything behind the scenes, we would not have had such a successful party!! Hats off to the bartenders Becky and Peter who ended up staying 2.5 hours past their scheduled time keeping all our friends happy and controlling the outpouring of libations. They were awesome!! Can't say enough about the food crew either led by Jerry (Hector, Vanessa, and Tatiana and I believe there was one other but I didn't catch their name) -- just the other day a friend of mine commented on how friendly they were and how they kept circulating and asking people if they needed anything. Can't thank you all enough for making our special day with our friends and family so memorable!!!

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Meh. I've experienced better. The taste of the BBQ sauce is the only thing this place has going. I say TASTE because the consistency of it is almost that of water. I guess this is OK because the small coffee creamer size containers of the stuff are damn near impossible to open w/o puncturing the tops and pouring the BBQ sauce out. Last time I went there there was a bit of grit in the pulled pork sandwich I had. The corn was squishy mush rather than kernels. I think if Bub himself made my sandwich himself it would be better. (Texture Problems)

    (2)

  • Eric G.

    Overall pretty good BBQ. It is a little bit pricy but you get alot of food. I had the two meat dinner plate with pulled chicken and pulled pork. They add some mild BBQ sauce on it and then let you add more mild or spicy sauce at the table. The quality of the meat was between a 3 and 4 star rating, but what pushed it over to a 4 star is definately the service. I had three different staff members offer to refill my drink for me, take my plate, and check on how my meal was. They were very curtious and genuinly cared what I thought rather than just repeating some customer service training phrase. Like I said, a little pricy for lunch but the food was good and I will be going back to try some other menu items.

    (4)

  • Sheila C.

    I adore their taco salad, made with delightful pulled meat in a taco shell bowl. Their pot pies are also worth the trip into the restaurant. Try to stay away from the prime time dining hours because seating is odd, with long benches that can seat 10, but if you are party if 2 you are SOL. We have noticed over the years that their portions have gotten smaller while their prices have continued to rise. Too bad they can't do one or the other instead of both at the same time. This is a nice place to go for a friendly, very casual dinner, that won't break the bank.

    (4)

  • J P.

    I had a great 2013 wedding that was catered by Uncle Bubs! First, let me tell you something about myself... I am the type that expects and accepts nothing but exceptional quality when I am investing my hard earned money in something! This exceptional quality begins with Uncle Bub and his staff; they are genuine, caring people who sincerely want the best for you on this special day of your life! In a nutshell, they more than catered my wedding...They were wedding event planners filled with suggestions on how to save money and how to make the venue look beautiful too! We had 132 people at our wedding and we received numerous compliments! We all loved the food! My parents loved Uncle Bub's food so much that they travel 30 minutes to go there practically once a week! Food is "At" quality and the staff are "At" people too! May you be blessed by the owner of Uncle Bub's talent, caring heart and enthusiasm that fills an event with joy!

    (5)

  • Jen M.

    What really makes Uncle Bub's stand out is the sauce. It is really, really good. I've had meat that's been a little dry, but the sauce saves the day. I usually go for pulled pork or chicken, smothered in sauce. I find the brisket dry and the ribs tough. Their best side, hands down, is the fried mac and cheese. If you're new to Bub's, I would suggest ordering the sampler platter and splitting it with someone. It's a lot of meat, but you get around the menu. They also do a great job catering events. My family has used them a number of times.

    (4)

  • Matt B.

    This was my first visit to Uncle Bub's and let me just say that I am now a fan. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and the fried mac and cheese balls and everything was excellent. When you first walk in, the BBQ smell hits you and it only gets better from there. They have a wall of BBQ sauces to choose from, there must be more than 100 on the wall. I actually stayed with the Uncle Bub's brand BBQ sauce that's on the table, which was excellent, but it's nice to know I have a lot of choices. The other thing that makes this place awesome is the fact that they have Green River Soda on tap. I wish this place was closer to where I live so that I could go more often, but if you are in the area, it's definitely worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Hannah W.

    We used Uncle Bubs to cater our Memorial Day weekend wedding in Channahon, IL. My husband and I envisioned a semi-casual outside wedding and after a couple weeks of looking, decided to check out the caterer that our venue originally suggested. We visited the restaurant, talked with Mark, and immediately fell in love with the company and with the food. Mark and Amy were incredibly helpful every step of the way and made suggestions that fit with our vibe and made planning so much fun. When we woke up on our wedding day, the skies were overcast and storms were predicted all day. After getting ready and arriving to make the final preparations, thunderstorm and hail warnings were on for the entire area. My husband and I could not be more calm. We decided to have the ceremony indoors and move the reception tables aside. Turns out the chairs we rented were late - the rental companies fault - so Amy had the venue's chairs set up for the ceremony. It was beautiful, and to be honest, I didn't even know the difference. We moved the cocktail hour to the foyer, which was plenty of room, and the staff rearranged the chairs and tables for our reception. Our guests were so impressed with the last minute changes and the incredible menu and we still receive compliments on how well everything turned out. What we didn't realize when we hired Uncle Bubs is that we weren't just hiring a caterer - we were hiring wedding planners. They made everything so easy! So many things could have easily gone wrong the day of our wedding but Amy and our venue made every effort to make our day so special and so perfect, and we could not be more grateful to them! Thank you Mark and Amy!!

    (5)

  • Osmond S.

    I'll start by saying i've never been a big fan pulled pork, brisket, etc. Not sure why, but I think it's probably because i had never been to Uncle Bub's before. This place converted me. I went there for lunch on a Friday and had one of their tenderloin pork sandwich specials. Reasonably priced, but very tasty. The meat was really tender and the extra sauces they had on the tables (Spicy) really made the sandwich pop. The fries on the other hand weren't the best. And the ambience...well...nothing great. But overall, I would highly recommend this place based on my experience. The best BBQ sandwich I've had at a restaurant.

    (4)

  • Morris N.

    Started going here about a year ago and have been there about half dozen times. I've never had a bad meal. I've tried pretty much everything, ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and most sides. When I have a craving for BBQ, Uncle Bub's is the place even though there are closer BBQ places near my house. Staff is nice, parking is plentiful, dining room is casual.

    (4)

  • Ann M.

    Went to a NYE party last night where it was catered by Uncle Bub's. It was a fancy place and the buffet of food was excellent! However I must rave over the staff, which are so friendly and truly cater to you. Due to a fuse or amp problem, the dancing had to be moved to a different room (where we ate) and they helped move the tables and food. They even set up tall tables so we had a place to put our drinks. Between the great food and great service I highly recommend them!

    (5)

  • Jim T.

    When in town I go every time. Love there food. Pricey, but worth it.

    (4)

  • Nate P.

    A+ communication, A+ customer service. Uncle Bubs catered my wedding and did a fantastic job! They handled everything! They even helped set up the flowers! The planning was phenomenal. I honestly couldn't have done it without them. Through the whole process, Amy & Mark (owners) had helpful suggestions for everything from the DJ to the party favors. They also made suggestions that would help us save money -- for example: They didn't try to sell us napkins and mark them up, they said we should just go to Sam's club, and then proceeded to suggest how much to get. They did this for all the bar supplies. Yes, they can handle this, but they will suggest ways to save money, and help guide if you are a DIY dude like me. The food was top notch, the complements kept rolling in weeks afterwards. The bartenders were great, during dinner, they kept coming back to us, and offering us drinks, cocktails, etc. Everything was perfect. I'd recommend Uncle Bub's to any engaged couple looking for a catering company!

    (5)

  • James A.

    Hands down the best real slow smoked BBQ within miles! I always get Rib Tips But have also tried the Pulled pork,Ribs,and burnt ends.All of the above are superb.I mean these guys travel around the country showcasing their good eats and awesome sauce. My only dissapointment with them is their french fries...They just really suck. Large soggy and tase like everything else they put in the fryer.Second is they don't have garlic bread. When I get BBQ I want lots of G bread to soak up some sauce or even clear the palate for the next succulant bite...Not here. So settle on baked beans or slaw for your sides. I will never stop frequenting this fine establishment truely awesome BBQ I can't comment on service or interior since I always carryout which is fast and friendly.Don't forget to get A few bottles of the signature sauce to take home,Nicely labled glass bottles for ease of use.

    (4)

  • Sabrina J.

    I travel a lot for work and have had some really amazing BBQ in the southern states. I've always wanted to find a decent BBQ joint in the Chicago area, and really really enjoyed Uncle Bub's. I found it kind of pricey for BBQ (because I guess I expect BBQ to be kind of inexpensive), but it was definitely delicious. Plus, we had leftovers for the next day. I would definitely go back and would also recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good, southern BBQ in the Chicago area.

    (4)

  • Marie N.

    My Uncle Bub's carryout pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides (cole slaw and friend mac and cheese) met my expectations. Very good. Before going, I signed up for their email club and received a coupon for a free bottle of their barbecue sauce. Great deal. Will return to Uncle Bub's when I am in the area.

    (4)

  • M G.

    I love their food so much that I became their photographer! They do amazing wedding and event catering! Their food is delicious. Their staff is amazing and the Links are an amazing family! Mark is the owner and he is the nicest restaurant owner ever! You have to try their BBQ. It is amazing and their sauce is let me just say--VERY TASTY! You have to get some! I live so close that when I drive through town, I can smell the delicious smoke. It makes me hungry just thinking about it. Being from the South, I thought I would miss out on good BBQ moving here 7 years ago, but we discovered Uncle Bubs and I haven't missed the other places! Give 'em a try you will love Uncle Bubs!

    (5)

  • Jason W.

    OK, so a pig roast at a wedding is not the norm in Chicago. We chose to have one. Mark and his staff were fantastic. They were SO HELPFUL and made our event a total success. Everyone worked hard to make us and our guests feel good. If they can do that at a wedding, they can do that at any event. I HIGHLY recommend them for a catering event. We had so many compliments on how tasty the food was. If you eat in their restaurant you have to order the nachos. So fake cheesy tasty, I love it. Best bread pudding I have ever had. EVER. I will be making the long drive from the North side to eat there in the future for sure. Thanks Mark so much for making our event such a great success.

    (5)

  • Stephanie M.

    I ate at Uncle Bub's for the first time this evening. It's, in my opinion, a very stereotypic place for bbq. It's laid back and reminded me a lot of Famous Dave's. However, it was more authentic. I've had better bbq, but it was great for the area that it's in. A fun place that is tidy and clean while maintaining a good atmosphere!

    (4)

  • Peter M.

    Best Wedding Ever!! Uncle Bub's was the absolute best wedding caterer we could have hoped for. We just got married in mid-August, and we knew pretty early on in the planning process that we wanted Uncle Bub's to cater the event. I gave them a call and spoke with Mark, the owner, and he went above and beyond the call of duty to help us plan the perfect day! For starters, Mark is the one who referred us to our venue! We had looked at a few venues, and he recommended a handful that he personally thought were great, and one of them - the Ellis House in Minooka - ended up being just amazing! We had a buffet-style dinner, bbq chicken (grilled on site - sooooo good), pulled pork, brats, mac and cheese, corn bread, california-style veggies, baked beans, I believe there was a salad too, don't really remember haha. Anyway, the bbq chicken and mac and cheese blew my mind. We had countless people tell us how amazing the food was, and how every wedding should be like ours. Mark helped us plan the whole thing too, not only with the food, but he helped us plan how to arrange the tables, where to rent the tent, how many linens to get, how much alcohol to get, where to get the alcohol, how many lights to get, I could go on and on. Mark, Marie, and the whole staff were just fantastic, and the on-site staff on the day of the event were great to work with as well. We couldn't have asked for a nicer, harder working, more helpful, or more pleasant staff! Anyway, I can't recommend Uncle Bub's highly enough. If you want to do something other than dried-out steak and chicken at your wedding, give Mark a call and let the good times roll! Thanks again to everyone at the restaurant, you're the best!

    (5)

  • Andrew T.

    I think Uncle Bub's is kind of a weak three. It's...fine, but our general attitude after trying almost all of the "meats" was that it was just regular. Nothing was really worth raving about. Their brisket was sliced, but came without much of a smoke rig and was also just luke warm. Ribs were OK, tender enough, but without much smoke. The chopped/shredded pork was probably the best, with decent flavor, but again, it was pre-sauced. Turkey breast was surprisingly good, very tender with good flavor but...not much smoke...and the hot links were hot but just kind of normal sausage. The sauc in all cases is what I'd expect, mild and spicy ketchup based sauces. Slaw was creamy, and with a little but not a lot of onion. Beans were very standard, maybe a little bit of pork tossed in. Service was friendly, and they bring the food out for you once you order up front. There's more on the menu that we didn't try like chicken (which I'm wary of no matter where I am) and also some burgers, including some kind of insane American Gluttony Special thing that looked delicious but that no one really felt up to. Here's the thing. I don't know if this is all that great, like I said, it's teetering on the edge of a two or a three. But I also don't know where in Chicago to get truly good BBQ. I would say that Baby Back Blues in Plainfield is better, but a little ways away. Austin BBQ nearby was written up in a Chicago best of - maybe it's proximity and recent write up explained why the place was very slow at high dinner hour on a cool Saturday night - I'd think they'd be packing the seats at Uncle Bub's. But either way, I think I need to really do some looking for a better than average BBQ spot in the Suburbs.

    (3)

  • Joseph M.

    Very good bbq for the chicago area.... ESPECIALLY for the value. We fed 6 adults and 3 kids with a few drinks for 120$ with leftovers. Everyone was pleased. Ill b back when in the area for sure

    (4)

  • William B.

    I probably should have given their "award-winning" items a try. I believe its the ribs. But my BBQ standard go-to is brisket. I do like ribs, but if you don't do brisket well, I'm not sure I can trust trying anything else. I tried the brisket sandwich, with sides of baked beans and the fried mac-n-cheese balls. Nothing stood out as great. The sandwich: standard bun, fairly boring meat, with sauce that was probably from a squeeze bottle. Meh. Baked beans: tasted like they were from a can, maybe with a small piece of flavorless bacon added. Mac-n-cheese balls: I had high hopes for these, but they also disappointed. More flavor in the breading than in the actual mac-n-cheese.

    (2)

  • Ray D.

    Great BBQ pork dishes! I love that place. Feels like you are in the south. Pulled pork is notable.

    (4)

  • Ed S.

    Uncle Bub's is an institution in Westmont. Located right on Cass Avenue, you can't miss it. When I first moved to the area back in 1999 it was more or less a roadside shack but they've since updated and doubled the size of the building. Dining areas looked clean and comfortable, with a western kind of atmosphere, but I always got carryout. The only things I ever had during my many visits to Uncle Bub's were the BBQ Chicken, Ribs, or combination thereof. Always great, and the good variety of side dishes hit the spot, too. Cornbread muffins were also included with each order. I never tried their burgers or sandwiches, but I doubt that you'd go wrong with any of those options. If you're a first time visitor, I'd highly recommend the chicken/rib combo -- just be sure to bring your appetite. The chicken portion is available as a half and you get a choice of broasted or barbecue. Ribs are available in either baby back or St. Louis style. They'll also throw in a few side containers of their barbecue sauce, your choice of mild or spicy. Great place for barbecue in the western suburbs and one of the things I still miss about living in the area. Definitely worth the trip if you haven't tried it out yet!

    (4)

  • Grace E.

    Ah, what memories I have of Uncle Bub's. My biggest memory (and thought that is literally the difference between life and death), COME ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. Staff is extremely friendly and are able to accommodate pretty much anything. And, you get a token for free ice cream on large orders. I mean, come on!

    (4)

  • Justin L.

    Great food, even better lunch location, and green river soda? A client started bringing me here about two years ago and at this point I'm not sure how many times I've gone back. The food is great here. There's enough of a selection for various BBQ that you can have choices and not get bored. But let's not forget that it's BBQ, so most of it is similar. Beyond just food, there's also Green River soda (an old school Chicago drink -- google it) which I haven't seen in any other restaurants in the area. The location and restaurant are also very nice. The parking lot and the streets both get VERY crowded around lunch, so plan to drive around a bit or walk a bit (the return walk may be appreciated after gorging yourself). I found the restaurant to be surprisingly large and can definitely cater for a decent sized crowd. Overall, a great lunch place and a good casual dinner place. If I'm craving BBQ and in the suburbs, I definitely think of Uncle Bubs.

    (4)

  • Denise S.

    I have been eating Uncle Bubs for the past 13 years. Whenever I have a function at my home, I have Uncle Bub's cater, and w/o fail, my guest's ask where I got the food from. The pulled pork is unparalled. The broasted chicken is also excellent. The restraunt has a unique decor, I will be honest, the pig they used used to freak out my daughter because, let's be honest, your eating pig. But otherwise, it's very congruent with the whole barbeque theme. But if you want the best barbeque you have ever tasted, Uncle Bubs is the place to go! It's very reasonably priced, comfortable and not pretentious, so you can go after a baseball game, and just great food! We love it!

    (5)

  • Dorothy P.

    The BBQ sauce is runny and not very tasty, and the spicy version isn't the slightest bit spicy. How this is an "award winning" BBQ sauce is beyond me. Heed my warning & pass on the "turkey breast" if you do decide to go there; IT'S LUNCH MEAT ROLLED UP and drizzled with BBQ sauce (disgusting). I could not believe that they had the audacity to serve me lunch meat masquerading as a turkey breast. Just based on that alone I will never EVER go back there again. I would say that pretty much ANY BBQ joint you pass on the street is better than this place. Yuck, just yuck. The only reason that they get 2 stars instead of one is that the servers were really friendly and courteous. I definitely have to give them props for that.

    (2)

  • Annn F.

    We were what they call 'first time customers'. The staff was really very personable, but they delivered a platter of ribs that had not really been heated. I always think that's weird. Heat doesn't cost anything, right? And when we pointed that out, they cheerfully replaced them with another platter but I dunno, the second try was less impressive than the first. We cracked up when we saw an ad for a line cook on their sign outside. Maybe the person in charge of heating our food decided to quit right before we got there. We won't be back.

    (2)

  • Derrick T.

    Yelp oh yelp... you rarely lead me astray, but every once in awhile (more in the burbs I find), the rating just seems wrong. After months of waiting to have a meal here (my wife and have been busy), we eagerly headed out to get ourselves some delicious slow smoked meat. I want to preface this by saying I've become a BBQ dabbler/fanatic, and have done a lot of smoking with my own modified smoker as well as the Big Green Egg at home. My expectations for good BBQ are high. Ordered up the Sampler Platter so that we could get a taste of everything that was available... Corn bread - a bit dry, but tasty with the butter. Butter = moisture and flavor. Fried Mac and Cheese - Decent tasting if you eat it while it's hot, not nearly as good when you let it cool down. I'm starting to believe that deep fried mac and cheese just isn't supposed to exist in any form that is good. Green beans - Canned. Nothing particular special about them. BBQ back ribs - meat was chewsome, which is alright.. but it was definitely on the dryer side of ribs I've had. I could see the smoke ring within the meat, however the meat itself was no longer moist. Pulled pork - nice cuts, good flavor... this was the winning piece of meat on this plate. BBQ sliced beef brisket - Nice cuts of meat, however it was also dry and over cooked. The moisture was definitely gone, and while it's slightly better than what I can make at home (and I still have a lot of room to improve since I've only made it twice), it's not by much. Rib TIps - Naturally slightly fattier, two pieces were tasty, the last piece was too dry. Are we seeing a theme here? BBQ Chicken - You can tell that this was smoked. The flavor is definitely in the chicken from the wood smoking, but again, the moisture from the chicken was pretty much gone... Verdict: As a BBQ fanatic who's had some of the BBQ in Chicago, and have begun to travel to different states to try some of the best... Uncle Bub's does not rank up. If you're looking for a tasty meal and some ok BBQ, this is absolutely a great place, with friendly service and neat ambiance. But if you're looking for the best BBQ you've ever had, you'll have to search elsewhere. Redeeming factor is that the service is unbelieveably friendly and the restaurants is definitely family oriented.

    (3)

  • Jeff B.

    I gotta say I was pretty disappointed in the food. Our food took so long to arrive - I guess my daughter's chicken took a while. Anyways, my pulled pork sandwich and fries arrived cold. Not pleasant. Aside from cold, Bub's pulled pork doesn't have much smoke or BBQ flavor. The only plus was the fried Mac n Cheese. I'm not a real big complainer so I didn't make a stink. The AGM came by to check on our meal and I explained the situation. He was very apologetic and comped the meal. He asked that we don't judge Bub's on this experience alone and to come back and try again. This is the kind of customer service which will bring me back. I'm a big fan of Baby Back Blues in Plainfield and I'd like to find a place closer to home. They'll have to try a bit harder next time to live up to the hype, but I'll try again. I'll go 2 stars for the food and a +1 star for great customer service. So, I'll be back and update this review after my next visit.

    (3)

  • Sandy A.

    Very yummy. We got the sampler platter and that was the best option for a first visit.

    (5)

  • Monika P.

    Uncle Bub's catered my wedding. I can't say enough nice things about the entire experience. The food was amazing, the staff great, and Mark was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I highly recommend either grabbing a bite there or using them for a special event. Everyone raved about the food at my wedding.

    (5)

  • Amber W.

    Love this place! I got married on 8/10/13 in my parents backyard. We wanted an elegant BBQ. With short notice, we contacted Uncle Bub's to help us out. Marie is in charge of planning events and she made us feel so special. She was so organized, helpful and attentive! She listened to what we wanted and made it all happen! Not only was the food amazing (all 160 guests raved about the ribs, chicken and pulled pork), but the wait staff was out of this world! I kept complimenting them throughout the entire night because they were so amazing! They worked so hard and made everything perfect. If you are looking for a similar kind of wedding, I highly recommend using this restaurant! Thank you for everything Uncle Bub's!

    (5)

  • Tom M.

    this place bar none is my favorite for barbecue food!!! top notch. go here anytime always excellent

    (5)

  • Tom K.

    Went here for the first time last night for dinner ---LOVED IT!!!! Felt like I was in the South. This is great BBQ. Great sauce! They have Mild and Spicy on the table. Loved everything about eating here. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • BT W.

    Just got back from Bubs. Not really sure what awards they have won...maybe for tuff, dry and bad sauce ribs. Cole slaw was gross and baked beans seemed from a can with some liquid smoke. I really wanted to like this place. Dont waste your money. It cost us 40 bucks for a half rack and a sample rib dinner...and 2 cokes.

    (2)

  • Natalie F.

    I found this place when I was living in Lisle and some friends told me about it. I have to say they have some GOOD BBQ and broasted chicken! You get a good amount of food for the price. $20.00 for a full slab of ribs with 2 sides and cornbread. I always order the pulled pork or the pulled chicken dinner. You will def get what you pay for which is why I have been eating from them for the past 3-4 years now. It's worth the trip if you have not had them yet. Ordering process is simple. Walk in and they have a menu on the wall. Place your order and take the wood pig with a number on it to your table. They will bring you your food and they always check on you at some point while you are eating to make sure everything is good etc. Friendly workers, somewhat quiet atmosphere and GOOD BBQ equals a place worth checking out and going back too. CHEERS

    (4)

  • Rach F.

    Just tried this place the other day, it was very good!!!! Prices for the sandwiches were good but dinner plates were around $30/person. The pulled pork was awesome, I loved their spicy BBQ sauce that they have in the table. I'd recommend trying it as it's hard to find good BBQ around here! I'd definitely go back. Staff was friendly.

    (4)

  • Lydia Z.

    Stopped by for lunch and it was goooood. Myself and a co-worker both ordered the rib combo; that's a half slab of baby backs and half slab of St Louis. I liked the baby backs better than the St Louis style but both were pretty good. Co-worker felt the same. The service was good and the staff seems willing to do anything for you. If you are a fan of ribs, it is worth trying out.

    (3)

  • J. Chuck K.

    I had high hopes for this place and was disappointed. I ordered the sampler platter and found the chicken and and brisket to be the only good meats. Pulled pork is my favorite, but I found it to be dry and tasteless.This was also true for the ribs and rib tips. The mashed potatoes and gravy were cold and tasted like they had been microwaved. The mac&cheese balls weren't terrible, but nothing to write home about. It's disappointing when the best side is the cornbread. Also, the service is pretty slow and awful. The food was brought out at random times and there were some gaps between the three waves. One person at our table sat there with his plate for 5min, while the rest of us waited for ours. The last dish brought to our table was for the 2year old....not the best organization or thinking I've ever seen. This trend continued into dessert: the first thing to come out was the only thing that took any effort to make-root-beer float. We waited another 5min for slices of cake to be cut, but even then they were still missing 2 orders. I don't plan on going back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • JD O.

    My first two-star review. Sadness! Now, here's full disclosure: I am a BBQ snob, being from Texas and all. I have pretty much unattainable standards for BBQ, so just keep that in mind, y'all. If you're a normal person, you will probably like Uncle Bub's. I wanted to like this place more, I really did. My Midwestern friends love it, and I wanted to love it too. Alas, it was not meant to be. Perhaps I'm not getting the right stuff. I got the brisket and sausage plate, and was disappointed in the brisket. It's hard to get the brisket to do the whole melt-in-your-mouth thing, but I expect miracles with BBQ. The sauce is okay, a little tomato-y for me, but I was raised on a weird hybrid vinegar based sauce that follows no rules. The sausage was delicious, though. You Midwesterners know your tubed meats! The service is fine, the cornbread is okay, the coleslaw was meh, but they do have a fascinating soda called Green River. This beverage is Hulk green, and tastes vaguely like Mello-Yello or Mountain Dew, but less sharp. It's pretty danged good, and my friend always has at least three glasses of it when he goes to Uncle Bub's. If you like basic BBQ that has some good choices and selection, Uncle Bub's will probably be fine. I haven't tried their chicken yet, which I hear is good, but the brisket was disappointing to me. I'll probably go back, just to give them another chance. I hate being a party pooper.

    (2)

  • Padme A.

    It's OK. I love my meats, but this place is slow, a little pricy for what you get and the meats where burnt and way over cooked the 3 times we tried them (ribs and brisket). Finding good BBQ in the Chicagoland area is tricky, but possible. Smoque still gets my top vote, followed by Q BBQ in La Grange, IL. They do have an amazing selection of hot sauces!

    (3)

  • Janet M.

    I frequently order the BBQ and love all their selections. But why would you serve powdered mashed potatoes? This restaurant takes time with their BBQ and all the meats are delicious and you get to the potatoes & gravy and they are disgusting. What good restaurant serves powdered mashed potatoes? Don't you think they would know its worth the extra effort to serve the real thing. NEVER order them, they taste horrible. I would give you 5 stars for the meat and 0 for the potatoes.

    (3)

  • S G.

    Have catered several work parties here... Everyone loves the food and the portions are huge!

    (4)

  • Jan E.

    Tasty, probably-bad-for-you bar b que. Loved everything about this delicious lunchtime find in the Westmont area. You'll want to be very hungry.

    (5)

  • Sarah F.

    My husband and I are approaching our 1 year anniversary. Uncle Bub's catered our wedding last October and it was THE best decision we made for our wedding. This place is phenomenal!! We worked closely with Mark (owner) himself, to work out a good floor plan, menu, and he even clued us into ways that we could save money & cut corners! We felt so well guided by Mark and his partner, Marie. They were so good about communicating with us and I was so impressed with the close family feel we got from working with this place. I literally felt no stress with this aspect of the planning process, which as feat from what I hear from others. The best part of the experience with Uncle Bubs was that on our wedding day, the on site coordinator for our wedding venue was quite rude & making it a very stressful environment. The head catering staff member, god bless her, took control of the situation for us. She was wonderful!!! We were so happy with our choice to work with U.B's for our wedding. To this day, we still get compliments on how amazing our food was at our wedding!! We had a buffet style with a lot of the classic Uncle Bubs items (mac & cheese, pulled pork, chicken, corn bread, beans, cole slaw) and couldn't have been more pleased. We were going with a back yard BBQ style feel and that is exactly what we go but better! We have also been back to visit the restaurant in Westmont a few times since our wedding and have never been disappointed. This place is wonderful all around and I highly recommend it to anyone!

    (5)

  • RikkiTikkiTav I.

    Love it !!!! Its not easy to find good cue out in the burbs, but then again, be realistic...this ain't GA, SC, TN or AL. Is there better? of course...is there better in West Chicagoland? Not many..... Wooden tables, paper towel rolls, styrofoam boxes and super yummy pork, beef and sides. Definitely will go back when in the area.

    (5)

  • Rafael C.

    I really wanted to love this place considering it's a hike for me to get there but I'll have to settle on giving this place an avergage grade. A buddy and I went there for lunch after a round of golf and were excited to try this place out. Overall, most of the things we had were average at best but I did really enjoy the pull pork. Much so that I ordered some to go in which I was able to bring to a party. I like how they packaged it and had good directions to heat them up. I would have no problems going back if I'm ever around the area but I'm more than happy with the choices I have in the city.

    (3)

  • Margaret S.

    Just catered from Uncle Bub's got the Chuck Wagon with pulled pork sandwiches and three sides. I was last minute, and kept changing my mind.... Mark and Joe were fantastic and patient and led me to the right items. The pulled pork was fantastic, big chunks of pork along with some nice shredded.. yum. Just the right amount of sauce. The buns were huge (maybe like an egg bread, definately above the norm), so I did cut a few in half, cuz you have to save room for the mac and cheese (It is still delish for leftovers!!) the corn cobbettes and potato salad were also good. They gave us more then enough paper products and extra sauce. It was well priced and the quality was definately there. I will be back for sure. It was a big hit with friends and family. My mistake, I didn't get the sterno....should have. I would also advise not to over order, the amounts are generous.

    (5)

  • Tom T.

    This place is ok. It certainly has the atmosphere of a BBQ house. The servers are pleasant. I just wish their ribs are better. I mean, they're tender and all, but seem to lack the smokiness flavor. The BBQ helps with the flavor though. Overall, an ok joint for those times when I gotta have some BBQ.

    (3)

  • Alan H.

    First off, the place smells awesome with wood smoke smell, when you first walk into the building. Nicely decorated with the western BBQ theme. You order at the counter and then they bring it to you. We couldn't believe how quickly it was brought to us. I don't think we were seated for 5 minutes! My husband had the St. Louis ribs with baked beans, fries and corn bread. He loved it and kept commenting on the baked beans. I had the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw and fried mac and cheese. The pork was very tender on a soft bun. Two types of sauce on the tables to add to your meal. We'll definitely be back.

    (5)

  • David S.

    Top notch ribs, sides, brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken and burnt ends. The only letdown at Uncle Bub's is the bone in BBQ chicken as the skin absorbs all of the smokiness and leaves the actual chicken tasting somewhat bland.

    (4)

  • Maggie B.

    We recently used Bub's to cater our "Post-Wedding" Celebration (175 people) at our home and our guests have still not stopped telling us how much they enjoyed the food and service that Bub's provided!! Marie was a trooper working with me and all of the changes in our counts, types of food, etc. Without her coordinating everything behind the scenes, we would not have had such a successful party!! Hats off to the bartenders Becky and Peter who ended up staying 2.5 hours past their scheduled time keeping all our friends happy and controlling the outpouring of libations. They were awesome!! Can't say enough about the food crew either led by Jerry (Hector, Vanessa, and Tatiana and I believe there was one other but I didn't catch their name) -- just the other day a friend of mine commented on how friendly they were and how they kept circulating and asking people if they needed anything. Can't thank you all enough for making our special day with our friends and family so memorable!!!

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Meh. I've experienced better. The taste of the BBQ sauce is the only thing this place has going. I say TASTE because the consistency of it is almost that of water. I guess this is OK because the small coffee creamer size containers of the stuff are damn near impossible to open w/o puncturing the tops and pouring the BBQ sauce out. Last time I went there there was a bit of grit in the pulled pork sandwich I had. The corn was squishy mush rather than kernels. I think if Bub himself made my sandwich himself it would be better. (Texture Problems)

    (2)

  • Eric G.

    Overall pretty good BBQ. It is a little bit pricy but you get alot of food. I had the two meat dinner plate with pulled chicken and pulled pork. They add some mild BBQ sauce on it and then let you add more mild or spicy sauce at the table. The quality of the meat was between a 3 and 4 star rating, but what pushed it over to a 4 star is definately the service. I had three different staff members offer to refill my drink for me, take my plate, and check on how my meal was. They were very curtious and genuinly cared what I thought rather than just repeating some customer service training phrase. Like I said, a little pricy for lunch but the food was good and I will be going back to try some other menu items.

    (4)

  • Sheila C.

    I adore their taco salad, made with delightful pulled meat in a taco shell bowl. Their pot pies are also worth the trip into the restaurant. Try to stay away from the prime time dining hours because seating is odd, with long benches that can seat 10, but if you are party if 2 you are SOL. We have noticed over the years that their portions have gotten smaller while their prices have continued to rise. Too bad they can't do one or the other instead of both at the same time. This is a nice place to go for a friendly, very casual dinner, that won't break the bank.

    (4)

  • J P.

    I had a great 2013 wedding that was catered by Uncle Bubs! First, let me tell you something about myself... I am the type that expects and accepts nothing but exceptional quality when I am investing my hard earned money in something! This exceptional quality begins with Uncle Bub and his staff; they are genuine, caring people who sincerely want the best for you on this special day of your life! In a nutshell, they more than catered my wedding...They were wedding event planners filled with suggestions on how to save money and how to make the venue look beautiful too! We had 132 people at our wedding and we received numerous compliments! We all loved the food! My parents loved Uncle Bub's food so much that they travel 30 minutes to go there practically once a week! Food is "At" quality and the staff are "At" people too! May you be blessed by the owner of Uncle Bub's talent, caring heart and enthusiasm that fills an event with joy!

    (5)

  • Jen M.

    What really makes Uncle Bub's stand out is the sauce. It is really, really good. I've had meat that's been a little dry, but the sauce saves the day. I usually go for pulled pork or chicken, smothered in sauce. I find the brisket dry and the ribs tough. Their best side, hands down, is the fried mac and cheese. If you're new to Bub's, I would suggest ordering the sampler platter and splitting it with someone. It's a lot of meat, but you get around the menu. They also do a great job catering events. My family has used them a number of times.

    (4)

  • Matt B.

    This was my first visit to Uncle Bub's and let me just say that I am now a fan. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and the fried mac and cheese balls and everything was excellent. When you first walk in, the BBQ smell hits you and it only gets better from there. They have a wall of BBQ sauces to choose from, there must be more than 100 on the wall. I actually stayed with the Uncle Bub's brand BBQ sauce that's on the table, which was excellent, but it's nice to know I have a lot of choices. The other thing that makes this place awesome is the fact that they have Green River Soda on tap. I wish this place was closer to where I live so that I could go more often, but if you are in the area, it's definitely worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Hannah W.

    We used Uncle Bubs to cater our Memorial Day weekend wedding in Channahon, IL. My husband and I envisioned a semi-casual outside wedding and after a couple weeks of looking, decided to check out the caterer that our venue originally suggested. We visited the restaurant, talked with Mark, and immediately fell in love with the company and with the food. Mark and Amy were incredibly helpful every step of the way and made suggestions that fit with our vibe and made planning so much fun. When we woke up on our wedding day, the skies were overcast and storms were predicted all day. After getting ready and arriving to make the final preparations, thunderstorm and hail warnings were on for the entire area. My husband and I could not be more calm. We decided to have the ceremony indoors and move the reception tables aside. Turns out the chairs we rented were late - the rental companies fault - so Amy had the venue's chairs set up for the ceremony. It was beautiful, and to be honest, I didn't even know the difference. We moved the cocktail hour to the foyer, which was plenty of room, and the staff rearranged the chairs and tables for our reception. Our guests were so impressed with the last minute changes and the incredible menu and we still receive compliments on how well everything turned out. What we didn't realize when we hired Uncle Bubs is that we weren't just hiring a caterer - we were hiring wedding planners. They made everything so easy! So many things could have easily gone wrong the day of our wedding but Amy and our venue made every effort to make our day so special and so perfect, and we could not be more grateful to them! Thank you Mark and Amy!!

    (5)

  • Osmond S.

    I'll start by saying i've never been a big fan pulled pork, brisket, etc. Not sure why, but I think it's probably because i had never been to Uncle Bub's before. This place converted me. I went there for lunch on a Friday and had one of their tenderloin pork sandwich specials. Reasonably priced, but very tasty. The meat was really tender and the extra sauces they had on the tables (Spicy) really made the sandwich pop. The fries on the other hand weren't the best. And the ambience...well...nothing great. But overall, I would highly recommend this place based on my experience. The best BBQ sandwich I've had at a restaurant.

    (4)

  • Morris N.

    Started going here about a year ago and have been there about half dozen times. I've never had a bad meal. I've tried pretty much everything, ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and most sides. When I have a craving for BBQ, Uncle Bub's is the place even though there are closer BBQ places near my house. Staff is nice, parking is plentiful, dining room is casual.

    (4)

  • Ann M.

    Went to a NYE party last night where it was catered by Uncle Bub's. It was a fancy place and the buffet of food was excellent! However I must rave over the staff, which are so friendly and truly cater to you. Due to a fuse or amp problem, the dancing had to be moved to a different room (where we ate) and they helped move the tables and food. They even set up tall tables so we had a place to put our drinks. Between the great food and great service I highly recommend them!

    (5)

  • Jim T.

    When in town I go every time. Love there food. Pricey, but worth it.

    (4)

  • Nate P.

    A+ communication, A+ customer service. Uncle Bubs catered my wedding and did a fantastic job! They handled everything! They even helped set up the flowers! The planning was phenomenal. I honestly couldn't have done it without them. Through the whole process, Amy & Mark (owners) had helpful suggestions for everything from the DJ to the party favors. They also made suggestions that would help us save money -- for example: They didn't try to sell us napkins and mark them up, they said we should just go to Sam's club, and then proceeded to suggest how much to get. They did this for all the bar supplies. Yes, they can handle this, but they will suggest ways to save money, and help guide if you are a DIY dude like me. The food was top notch, the complements kept rolling in weeks afterwards. The bartenders were great, during dinner, they kept coming back to us, and offering us drinks, cocktails, etc. Everything was perfect. I'd recommend Uncle Bub's to any engaged couple looking for a catering company!

    (5)

  • James A.

    Hands down the best real slow smoked BBQ within miles! I always get Rib Tips But have also tried the Pulled pork,Ribs,and burnt ends.All of the above are superb.I mean these guys travel around the country showcasing their good eats and awesome sauce. My only dissapointment with them is their french fries...They just really suck. Large soggy and tase like everything else they put in the fryer.Second is they don't have garlic bread. When I get BBQ I want lots of G bread to soak up some sauce or even clear the palate for the next succulant bite...Not here. So settle on baked beans or slaw for your sides. I will never stop frequenting this fine establishment truely awesome BBQ I can't comment on service or interior since I always carryout which is fast and friendly.Don't forget to get A few bottles of the signature sauce to take home,Nicely labled glass bottles for ease of use.

    (4)

  • Sabrina J.

    I travel a lot for work and have had some really amazing BBQ in the southern states. I've always wanted to find a decent BBQ joint in the Chicago area, and really really enjoyed Uncle Bub's. I found it kind of pricey for BBQ (because I guess I expect BBQ to be kind of inexpensive), but it was definitely delicious. Plus, we had leftovers for the next day. I would definitely go back and would also recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good, southern BBQ in the Chicago area.

    (4)

  • Marie N.

    My Uncle Bub's carryout pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides (cole slaw and friend mac and cheese) met my expectations. Very good. Before going, I signed up for their email club and received a coupon for a free bottle of their barbecue sauce. Great deal. Will return to Uncle Bub's when I am in the area.

    (4)

  • M G.

    I love their food so much that I became their photographer! They do amazing wedding and event catering! Their food is delicious. Their staff is amazing and the Links are an amazing family! Mark is the owner and he is the nicest restaurant owner ever! You have to try their BBQ. It is amazing and their sauce is let me just say--VERY TASTY! You have to get some! I live so close that when I drive through town, I can smell the delicious smoke. It makes me hungry just thinking about it. Being from the South, I thought I would miss out on good BBQ moving here 7 years ago, but we discovered Uncle Bubs and I haven't missed the other places! Give 'em a try you will love Uncle Bubs!

    (5)

  • Jason W.

    OK, so a pig roast at a wedding is not the norm in Chicago. We chose to have one. Mark and his staff were fantastic. They were SO HELPFUL and made our event a total success. Everyone worked hard to make us and our guests feel good. If they can do that at a wedding, they can do that at any event. I HIGHLY recommend them for a catering event. We had so many compliments on how tasty the food was. If you eat in their restaurant you have to order the nachos. So fake cheesy tasty, I love it. Best bread pudding I have ever had. EVER. I will be making the long drive from the North side to eat there in the future for sure. Thanks Mark so much for making our event such a great success.

    (5)

  • Stephanie M.

    I ate at Uncle Bub's for the first time this evening. It's, in my opinion, a very stereotypic place for bbq. It's laid back and reminded me a lot of Famous Dave's. However, it was more authentic. I've had better bbq, but it was great for the area that it's in. A fun place that is tidy and clean while maintaining a good atmosphere!

    (4)

  • Holly L.

    This is my parents' favorite place to take my daughter on "Nanapapa" night, but last week I finally went with them. The food was good. Not awesome, but good. I got the brisket - good flavor, nice and tender. Broasted potatoes - AWESOME, and I could pretend they're healthier than french fries. Green beans -meh. The green beans had kind of a funny flavor to them. When you walk in the door, they lead you to a table, place a "reserved" sign on the table while you go up to the counter and place your order. I thought that was a little odd, and even more so when we came back to our table and someone was sitting in our "reserved" seat. It's strange - there were plenty of empty tables, but since someone sat at our table, we were dumbfounded about what to do. The atmosphere is fun and backyard BBQ-ish. The order takers and the servers were some of the nicest people I have ever encountered, and that wins a lot of points with me. The soda fountain has red cream soda AND green river, so that's pretty cool by me too. And my 3-year-old loves the "boy pig and girl pig" out front. So, although I have had better food - it was good, and the overall experience was a winner. Thanks!

    (4)

  • You Kno W.

    We love BBQ --- and while we wouldn't count out a return trip, we'd likely only do it if we were in the vicinity. Other BBQ places had tastier fare. To their credit, the restaurant is spacious and friendly. Love the big booths! The choices are varied and the people were friendly. It would be terrific for a group or for people with children. But the brisket and pulled pork were pretty dry, the sauce was mediocre and the beans were runny. The food wasn't thrilling ---- and that's what we came here for after all. We wanted to love you, but I've gotta say, Bub --- you're not our favorite uncle.

    (3)

  • Merle O.

    Very good KC style bbq at a fair price in the burbs. Class pulled pork and chicken. A sound place that I came upon by chance. Good people- they got my bud's order wrong and wound up handing him a gift certificate for the next visit. Nice.

    (4)

  • Chris K.

    I had the burger with pulled pork. I took it to go and the burger was warm. My only complaint was I asked for medium and it was cooked closer to a medium well. I also thought it was a nice touch that they placed the lettuce, tomatoes and pickles in a separate foil so that the bun would not get moist. I will be going back to this place, the sauce was fantastic and next time will be trying the beef brisket.

    (5)

  • Katie And John P.

    This is a review about Uncle Bubs catering that we had for our wedding. Where do I even begin because I have so many great things to say. First of all they are so professional and make you feel so well taken care of. Throughout the whole process my husband kept saying that he feels like this type of service nowadays is so hard to come by that it feels too good to be true. Let me tell you, it is true! Mark (the owner) and Marie were there through the entire process and even thought of little details we didn't. As far as the menu, we had three meats and sides, but Mark kept saying that they can create almost anything that we wanted. They even offered to set up the table arrangements, escort cards, and guest book. I ended up having my florist do all that, but I had many meetings and email exchanges with Mark and Marie that I knew we were in such good hands. The day of my wedding I worried about and had some issues with other vendors, but never once did I worry about Uncle Bubs or had any complaints. I knew the presentation of the food at the wedding would look great, but I was so impressed when I arrived. The servers were wearing white collared shirts with black aprons. The food was served in shiny silver sternos which looked classy. Before I (the bride) began getting my food on the buffet one server came up to me and said once I am finished filling up my plate that they will carry it back to our table so I didn't spill on my dress. That is what I mean with the service that is just above and beyond. That same server kept coming up to the bridal party table and asking us if we need anything. We even took him up on it, asking him to get us some pop. I have to mention that guests at my wedding were so impressed by their service as well. One of my friends said they were posing for a picture when the server walked by carrying two water pitchers in his hands and offered to take their picture. Very thoughtful! I strongly recommend Uncle Bubs for your wedding or any event you need catered. They definitely know how to cater an event and make you feel so at ease.

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    Was here with my buddy on a Friday at 7:30PM. A host greets you and seats you. To order you go to the register and they bring you the food. I had the sampler with Mac n Cheese balls and Fries. To drink: coke products. The ribs were good with crispiness, adding their spicy sauce was tasty. The pulled pork and brisket were standard and the chicken was fall off the bone with skin that is not crispy. I will come back here again. The staff is very friendly and courteous, I left a cash tip on the table for them cleaning up my mess.

    (4)

  • Hummad H.

    Delicious beef ribs... need I say more? The staff has always been great whenever I stop by. I used to love the fried macaroni and cheese... but it's a smaller portion now than it used to be, so I'm disappointed. It's still good though, just not enough of it.

    (4)

  • Dempsie M.

    So so pulled pork. No flavor. Ok service.

    (2)

  • Jenna S.

    Not the best BBQ joint. I grew up in Westmont and this is the only BBQ in town. I think everyone was super excited when it opened because we thought we were getting a great BBQ restaurant and then it turned out to be just bad. The BBQ is generally oversoaked in sauce and not the greatest cuts of meat. I see that other people have given this same review - sad. The service also just plain sucks. I'd say at least 90% of the people working there are impolite high school students, so I guess there's a real reason why the service isn't that great. When I was in HS, I knew a bunch of the servers there and they never took their job seriously. The only upside to all HS service is that we'd get free food if we went in after school. Only redeeming qualities: despite the poor quality of the meats, the owner of the restaurant is very nice. Also, the side dishes are great - I love the baked beans, corn, etc. And the cheese fries are excellent - but none of this is real food by itself. If you want BBQ, go to Naperville. Ribfest happens every summer and it's amazing.

    (2)

  • Eric W.

    This is one of our favorite BBQ restaurants. They have a huge variety of meats, and the smoked meats are really smoked. The service is good, and the management seems to care a great deal about satisfying the customer. There's usually a manager wandering around the dining room asking about your experience. A few times I've seen them with a less than satisfied customer, and they always seem to bend over backwards to please the customer. That being said, my choice if meat is the baby back ribs. Most times they are exceptionally good, but a few times I've had dry, overcooked ribs. I attribute this to the nature of real smoked meats, and I'm sure if I was dissatisfied they'd get me something I liked. My wife likes the St. Louis ribs, and she is always happy.

    (4)

  • Jenni E.

    I love BBQ so I was excited to try this place that I had heard good things about, but I wasn't impressed at all. First of all, it is the kind of place that you are faced with a huge menu plastered on the wall and have to order your food at a counter and then someone will bring you your food. I am okay with this concept - I don't need to be waited on hand and foot, but I felt like there were too many decisions to make to be ordering at a counter. I needed time to process the menu and I felt very rushed when placing my order. Everything that I did order was just okay, and I felt like I would have done much better at Famous Dave's. Most of the meat was dried out, I hated the ribs and the food was pretty expensive. The best part about the meal was that they give kids a free scoop of ice cream with their entree. If I had a craving for BBQ, I would go somewhere else before coming back here again.

    (2)

  • Gary H.

    Pretty good. Was just in town for a couple of days and stopped by this place on the way to the train station. Good fried Mac n cheese (think Mac n cheese fritter) and pulled pork and beans. Hot link was "ok" for my encased meat taste.

    (4)

  • Christopher G.

    Okay. I'm a fan of BBQ. In Indy My wife and I make plenty of trips to yelp.com/biz/gt-souths-r… We were "hunkering" for some of that BBQ that fits our roots (southern Indiana/Kentucky for my wife). Guess what, this place doesn't do it. 1st) The waiter does nothing but deliver a freaking plate. They don't check on you, don't take your order, and don't refill your drinks. They want a tip? F' em 2) The BBQ sauce takes like crap. Way too sweet. . . So, the search continues. Though a Westmont store owner nodded in sympathy at my bitching about the UNcle Bub restaurant and commented "yeah, I don't think they know how to make good BBQ up here, these people don't know what they are talking about. . " This also cements my avoidance of any future BBQ fest at Napperville. I mean if a winner sucks this bad, what can I expect from the runner ups?

    (2)

  • Brad W.

    Uncle Bubs is amazing BBQ and one of our favorite places to eat in westmont. Service is really superb, food is amazing, I suggest the broasted chicken and then try one of the hot sauces from their wall of choices! They even have a frequency program to give loyal customers deals!

    (5)

  • Kyle B.

    This 3 star is a pending yelp. I've only been here once and I intend to go again and work my way around the menu. For this first visit though I had the pulled pork and potato salad. It was pretty good overall but I think I had unrealistic expectations for it. They do their pulled pork a little on the drier side while I like it sauced up, sadly I did carry out so I didn't have sauce available to me to fix this. As far as service the gentleman on the phone was very nice and helpful and helped guide to more popular dishes. Overall the price is moderate as is the quality, nothing special but I wouldn't avoid the place.

    (3)

  • candy c.

    Excellent BBQ and great service. My husband ordered the "Meat Sampler" (the St. Louis style ribs were his fave) and I had the BBQ Pork Sandwich. I LOVE the Spicy BBQ Sauce--just the right amount of kick. The baked sweet potato with brown sugar was tasty and I enjoyed the zing of the baked beans. The fried mac & cheese was so-so; I wouldn't order it again. The staff was super friendly and it was nice to see them treat their customers with kindness. Kelly, who was working the register, was incredibly patient with an elderly gentleman who couldn't make up his mind and was having trouble with the large menu. She didn't rush him and other staff opened registers as the line grew. It was great teamwork. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Kelly H.

    Loved it! We went here for the first time for lunch and received amazing service. They have a good selection of alcohol for this type of a BBQ place. Both the service and the food were outstanding.

    (5)

  • Tina H.

    Awesome ribs, excellent nachos and super friendly staff! Whats not to like?

    (4)

  • Carol Y.

    I have been to Uncle Bubs more than a few times and have been very pleased every time. My parents live by Real Urban BBQ in Highland Park and I have to say, I think I like them a little more than Uncle Bubs but Bubs is still real good stuff. I had every intention of giving a loving 5 star review but my last visit today let me down just a little bit. I strayed from a favorite of mine and wasn't happy with my choice, I also stuck with a favorite and it wasn't up to par. Here's the deal... Today I ordered the 2 meat dinner. My usual is rib tips and brisket. I went for the brisket and burnt ends this time. The brisket wasn't the nice slices of meat I was used to to. This time it was also chopped, almost looked like cat food. I have a feeling I got what was leftover in the pan. While visually it was not appealing, I knew it would still taste good, and I was right, My burnt ends let me down. I think i was spoiled by the ends at Real Urban BBQ. The ends here were more of a cubed beef with some bbq sauce. They were dry too. I was not a fan of those and will not be getting them again. My last visit aside, I still love Bubs. The brisket is all good (the BF is a huge fan of the sandwich) even though it didn't look pretty this time around. I also love the rib tips. Smothered in good sauce and full of flavor. The sides are fantastic as well. I am in love with the baked sweet potato with brown sugar. On my last visit, they actually gave me 2 and apologized that the potatoes were smaller than usual. What a nice touch. Today I did something different and got the fried mac n cheese. Holy cow were those little balls of carby heaven. I WILL be getting those more often. The corn bread is phenomenal. It has the little pieces of corn in it that I love. The service is always great and the managers are always walking around to check on the customers. So, while this last time wasn't as top notch as always, I will still go back. I won't let one of my favorite places to eat be defined by one experience that was just ok. We all have bad days.

    (4)

  • Nancy G.

    I felt like some BBQ and stopped in and ordered the beef brisket plate. The portion was big, but it lacked on taste and most of the slices were over cooked and dry, unfortunately. My side dishes were fine. Went over to the hot sauce wall and many bottles were empty but still on display. My sister's beans were good but she said the potato salad needed salt and was bland.

    (2)

  • Rick C.

    Very disappointed, the ribs were dry,tough and not a lot of meat. I liked the pulled pork and the brisket, but I'll pass on the ribs.

    (2)

  • Charity M.

    The pulled pork an fried macaroni was the highlight of my weekend! mmmmm!!! We ordered the sampler and it was more than enough for 3 adults.

    (5)

  • S.Y. D.

    Althought I can't comment on the service at the restaurant, I can comment on the quality of the food and service they provide in terms of catering. Our company initially had them cater our summer outing at our office. I was impressed with the quality and taste all the food options we had. I'm not the biggest fan of barbecue type foods, although I love all types of grilled food. We had the ribs, beef brisket, turkey, pulled pork, mac 'n cheese, beans, cole slaw and a variety of vegetarian options. The tenderness of the meat combined with the sauce was a winning combination. I tried every type of meat they offered. What's even more impressive is that they actually come onsite and set up their slow-cooking roaster the night before to really make the food authentic and taste phenomenal. We again had them come to our office for another event and once again, they delivered. The staff they had come to our office was courteous and so helpful. So I imagine that their restaurant has the same standards.

    (4)

  • Jay S.

    There were four of us there for an early dinner yesterday. A few of us started with the Brunswick Stew. It had ample vegetables and smoked meat, and a bbq flavor. It was a nice start of the meal and well worth the 99¢ premium side dish surcharge. The pulled pork sandwich was only okay. The meat was juicy, but I thought there could have been more on it. According to my aunt, who gets the same thing on a semi-regular basis, the sandwiches are often too big for her to finish in one sitting, but not today. they have two sauces at the table. I tried them both. I thought the mild was mild, and the spicy was... mild. The price of the sandwich made it pretty much worth it, but I still thought there could have been a bit more meat. The fried mac and cheese, which I got for my other side, was rather a major letdown. It was one scoop of mac and cheese that was breaded and deep fried. I thought it was a little too dry. The fiance had a half slab of ribs. She ate them all before I could commandeer one, but she said that they were tender but not fall-off-the-bone tender. She said they were flavorful, but not great. She was disappointed with the fried mac and cheese too. Grandma got half a broasted chicken. She says that it is always too much for her to eat, and I was happy to relieve her of a chicken thigh. I found it to be ultra-juicy inside and crispy outside. Grandma says that she found it to be too salty this time, but it was okay for me. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience. The food was good, but not great. The service was slightly more than passable. the decor is reasonably plain country roadhouse style with wooden seating and red and white tablecloths. If I'm out that way and have a yearning for bbq, this is where I'd likely go.

    (3)

  • Walt M.

    I went here for a coworker's last day. First time being here and I didn't know what to expect. From the outside, yeah, it looks like a barnyard, pretty cool, if you are into that sort of thing. The inside is pretty cool too...all wood, checkered table cloths. You seat yourself...have to order first then sit down and your food will be brought to you. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, fried macaroni cheese, and the beans. They were all very good. The sauce wasn't overwhelming the meat or toppling it over. The sauce was good. The fried macaroni was also good. Everyone else in our party was satisfied as well. They have a variety of different hot sauces. I got the Roasted Garlic Ass Kickin hot Sauce...it was good and spicy. For a casual lunch or quick dinner I would come back here again.

    (4)

  • Don Z.

    Uncle Bubs is not your typical barbecue pit, it's the biggest barbecue joint I know of for miles around. Sitting just south of downtown Westmont, on a good day one can smell the hickory wood fire up by the Burlington Northern tracks - it draws you in like a siren song. The outside of the building looks like a barn, and the theme carries on inside. When it comes to BBQ, Uncle Bub's has got you covered. Pulled pork, pig roast, ham, hot link sausages, beef brisket, broasted chicken, are just some of the delicious smoked meats that are available on the menu. The pulled pork and beef brisket are my personal favorites. The pulled pork is tender and almost void of visible fat chunks. The brisket is served "dry" and with a nice pink smoke ring; different from how it's served at other BBQ joints where the brisket can be served with the fat cap intact which allows for a VERY moist but fatty/greasy presentation. The hot link sausage is pretty good too. Come for the meat, but stay for the sides. Side dishes here are definitely good. Fries are served with skin on, and golf ball sized chunks of fried mac and cheese are not to be missed. (Though the Fried Mac and Cheese is of hit or miss quality - most days it's great, others it seems to be soggy and have the "fried in old oil" taste...) They have some of the best chili I've ever had - it's not spicy, but very hearty and delicious. Get a sandwich for the lighter appetite, but go for the two meat dinner if you're hungry - and sop up PLENTY of sauce with the cornbread that's served with the dinner. $20 will cover sandwiches and fountain drinks for two, $30 should take two people all the way for two meat dinners. I haven't spoken to sauce - Bub's serves two in-house sauces, a mild and a spicy variety which are both sweeter, tomato / sugar based sauces and pair perfectly with their pit offerings, cornbread, and fries. Skip the catsup here! Bub's also has a great selection of "microbrew" hot sauces along the wall that you can enjoy. Bonus points for serving Coke products, as well as Green River on the drink fountain! Barbecue is one of my favorite types of food to enjoy and Uncle Bubs does a fantastic job at it. I'm literally salivating while writing this review. It's hard for me to define a "best" barbecue joint, as there's so many different styles of the art, but Bub's is definitely one of my favorite places for BBQ. One issue I do take with the place is they seem to be doing a lot of self-promotion for getting on the TV food shows. A few months ago there were lots of forms and encouragement to solicit them to Diners Drive in and Dives. They just recently introduced a "challenge" sandwich with a surely delicious, but obscene amount of meat on it in a blatant effort to attract Man vs. Food attention. The experience could do without this shameless self promotion, but you gotta do what you gotta do!

    (4)

  • Mark D.

    I'll qualify my 4-star review by saying I am not holding this place to a Pappy's, Rendezvous, Kirby's type standard...It is in Westmont, IL after all! That said, I have been very pleased with the BBQ I have had here. I typically get some combination of the brisket, pulled pork or pulled chicken and have been pleasantly surprised at how good they are. Usually nice & tender with a nice smokey flavor. Good size portions. Sauces are pretty good...I like the spicy on the brisket and the mild/sweeter on the pork & chicken. Sides are just OK in general but the fries are spot on. One surprise on the menu is the chili. Not sure what it is about it but it has become one of my favorite things here.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Again went to Uncle Bub's and the food was great ordered the pecan crusted catfish was huge,tender and all you taste is the great fish and the pecan crusted which is put on with just the right amount (not like other places that tastes greasy from what they cooked it in ).Also ordered some ribs perfect again.Uncle Bub's keep it up you have my family and i hooked each time I've been there everything has been great we actually crave your food.Like i said before try the BBQ sauce on fries no matter where you get them from it makes them taste amazing. David Salverson

    (5)

  • Megan H.

    Catering service was amazing! They were beyond helpful and flexible throughout the entire ordering process. The event itself also recevied extremely positive feedback - the food was delicious and the service was tremendous. We will DEFINITELY use Uncle Bub's again in the future!

    (5)

  • Liz C.

    Came here for my hubby's birthday one year!! It was delicious! Service was good! Loved it!

    (4)

  • Trey M.

    This place is an abomination to God! How they can claim that it's barbeque is beyond me. If you have ever been to Smoque in Chicago or even this new place in LaGrange called Q BBQ, you would NEVER go back to Uncle Bub's. If this was in Texas or Memphis, the locals would burn it down.

    (1)

  • Matt B.

    Best BBQ in the burbs! The pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and side dishes are phenomenal. The meat is very tender and service is very good too. You'll have to go to the city to find anything better. I recommend it to everyone!

    (5)

  • MaryKay W.

    I've been to U. Bub's before and have generally liked their food and the ribs in particular, but something must have gone wrong in the kitchen recently. I was sorely disappointed in some rib dinners we bought for take-out the other day. The ribs were very dried out and really almost inedible. The broasted potatoes were soggy and even the cornbread was dried out in parts. NOT what we were hoping for, esp. for $21 a dinner! Hope this was a fluke experience.

    (2)

  • Chris W.

    Went there for lunch today. The atmosphere is nice. A little dark. They have their BBQ trophies out for the world to see. The food was pretty good and the people were nice. The BBQ sauce was nothing to get excited about. There are 2 options at every table: Mild and Spicy. Neither was excellent, but both were good. The prices were moderate: not cheap, but not too expensive. Overall a pretty good BBQ joint that I would go back to.

    (4)

  • Angela P.

    Had some Uncle Bubbies at the Naperville Ribfest a few weeks back. Even in a fest setting...still ON POINT!!! If you love you some BBQ...def check this place out! Ya hurdddd?! =]

    (4)

  • Bob D.

    I need very little with my Q. I will pull it out of the smoker with my bare hands and pull my own. Most great Q needs very little sauce. This is where I think Chicago bbq places lose points with Southerners. People who grow up with strong Q traditions understand it is all about the meat. Uncle Bubs meat is good, maybe even great depending on what you get. The pig pickin' pulled pork was great, 100% shoulder, mildly fumed with hickory, a few crispy bits, just a bit of fat, and seasoned quite nicely. They squirt a touch of sauce on the sandwich for you, I added a little more. It was an excellent pulled pork sandwich. The roast pork sandwich was made from parts in addition to the shoulder. This was a milder, less rich and a slightly drier sandwich. I am not exactly sure why it was on the specials board, seemed a bit redundant, but oh well. The pulled pork was excellent no doubt. To be a champion award winning barbequer you need to make great meat. To be a great restaurateur you need to make great sides. (see Smoque/Honky Tonk) I found the broasted potatoes cold and mealy. The potato salad seemed to be made from the same potatoes, it was just like my mom's potato salad. I hated my moms potato salad. I find when making a great potato salad you should use waxy potatoes, and be sure to dress them while warm, this way the potato absorbs some salt and vinegar. Thats how you make a great potato salad. Other sides sucked as much, creamy coleslaw was bitter, runny, mushy, and chopped in weird chunks. Green beans, bland bland bland. The staff is well trained and very eager to help. The sweet tea is meh, comes from some multi use dispenser. It is very easy and cheep to make good tea, why do restaurants use these shitty gimmics. Uncle Bub, great meat, great staff, work on the rest.

    (3)

  • Jan P.

    Uncle Bubs recently catered a wedding reception in a park for my daughter. The food was excellent! Fresh and delicious. We had so may compliments on it. Plus their staff was so accommodating and helpful. They made it so easy for us to enjoy the evening. If you want a worry free affair, try them.

    (5)

  • Monica R.

    We visited Uncle Bub's today for the first time and had a WONDERFUL experience. Thanks to their manager Jay's incredible customer service and helpfulness my daughter was able to enjoy a safe and delicious meal (she's allergic to eggs) while my husband and I could enjoy all that plus peace of mind on Father's Day. Jay was very understanding since my first phone call, flagging our order and personally making sure there was no cross contamination, looking for safe side alternatives, and delivering my daughter's food and utensils separately from our mainstream order. This was our first time visiting your establishment (we don't eat out much due to allergy concerns) and it will not be the last. Oh, and the food was just so delicious too! Thanks to Jay we all had a very special Father's Day experience. Two thumbs up!!!

    (5)

  • Cathy H.

    Mark Link Catering Mark and his staff are just the best. I am a florist and worked with Mark several years back with one of my Brides. When I got engaged I specifically looked for a venue that had Mark on the catering list. I wanted Mark for several reasons. His food, great food!! Everyone raved about the food. Service, nothing but the best service you could find. His Staff went out of their way for every guest at our wedding. They were outstanding. Value, Mark offers a great product along with great service at a great value. I highly recommend Mark for any function. From the backyard BQ to your upscale affair, Uncle Bub's is the best choice. THANK YOU MARK! April 23, 2012 Top qualities: Great Results , Great Value, Superb Service!!!!!! Cathy hired Mark in 2012.

    (5)

  • Doug C.

    I have been going to Uncle Bub's BBQ since the first week it was open--I used to live half a block down the street. I miss living that close, but I still consider it worth the drive no matter where you live in the area. Please keep in mind that I am giving this place 5-stars, but this is a relative scale. We don't live in Alabama or North Carolina, so comparing the BBQ in Chicago to what you can get from the south or even Kansas City isn't fair. It's just not the same. Now, when you compare the BBQ found in Chicago, and especially the suburbs, there is no other place that I have been to that compares. The local chains are just mass-produced meat markets that have nothing to offer someone who really loves BBQ. We usually order the same thing every time, but we have never found something there that we didn't like. So much so that we had them cater our post-wedding party. We love Uncle Bub's BBQ that much! Our order consists of the meat sampler platter of ribs, beef brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork and a leg + thigh of the best smoked chicken you will ever taste. We side our platter with either baked beans, chili, potato salad or my favorite--deep fried mac & cheese. Corn bread is a can't miss, and a nice addition to the platter we split. A lover of fountain sodas, there is a wonderful selection including Red Creme Soda and Green River! Beer on tap, including Blue Moon, and a wall full of hot sauces to pick from, if you like to add a bit more thump to your BBQ. This is one of my short-list restaurants. If I want BBQ, there is one place to go, and that's to make the trip out to Westmont and Uncle Bub's BBQ. If you like BBQ, you owe yourself the pleasure of this wonderful "joint."

    (5)

  • Jenni F.

    We used Uncle Bub's for our wedding catering. They did an AMAZING job. Mark helped us get it all planned out and knew how to run an event so well. The staff who worked the event we wonderful, helpful, and so nice to all the guests. The guests LOVED the food. The man they had running our event was fantastic. He was on the ball and when above and beyond for our wedding. The service was perfect and we all felt well taken care of. The bartender was great and did a lovely job during the reception.

    (5)

  • Matthew A.

    Uncle Bubs deserves more championship trophies and ribbons, they are just excellent. I totally appreciate the laid-back atmosphere and the style of the restaurant. If you can't figure it out, they have a huge sign by the front door, explaining how it works. You order at the counter, take the table number and they bring the food to your table. Then a waiter/waitress will come around every once in a while to check on you, bring you refills, etc... This is a "get messy" bbq place, like they ALL should be. They give you bibs and a roll of paper towels on the table. They have jars of extra sauce on the table, so there is no need to ration yourself. They also have an entire wall of various hot sauces and other additives if you can't deal with their already excellent house-made sauce. The food is excelled, I had both styles of ribs, both were meaty and cooked to perfection, and several sides. Fried Mac and Cheese was good, but I prefer the baked beans and slaw. I will certainly be back, and I will preference this place at Rib-Fest!

    (5)

  • Joel M.

    I like to slather my BBQ with sauce, so this place had me immediately Directly to the left of where you order, there is an entire counter of hot sauces, many of which I have never seen before. Better yet, they stock several bottles of each in case someone takes your favorite brand (e.g. Scorned Woman, Marie Sharp's, Insanity). If the hot sauce isn't satisfying enough, there is a bucket of hot peppers you pile on your plate to add to the experience. THEN you get to the table and are greeted with two huge tanks of BBQ sauce - both "Hot" and whatever the other one was (which I didn't remember or use). These aren't little squirt bottles, these are full on tubs with KEG STYLE PUMPS. Also, they had also had a bunch of pork products. I got the pulled pork plate because it basically acted as a giant meaty sponge to soak up the incredible hot and BBQ sauce medley I had created on my plate.

    (4)

  • Kerry P.

    Uncle Bub's is a great place for BBQ. Their sauce is delicious and their meat is always tender and never overcooked. The brisket is some of the best I've ever had and it's hard to find non-fatty brisket but Uncle Bub's does it right. I love their pulled pork as well. Everything is pretty reasonably priced and you get big portions. I usually order the 1 or 2 meat dinner (you can either get 10 oz of one kind of meat or two 5 oz portions of meat, two sides and cornbread) and end up taking leftovers. Someone at home is always looking to finish them for me! I took my boyfriend, who had never eaten there before and he really enjoyed it. It's a good place for a date because it's not going to break the bank for two people. I really like that management comes around to check on how you like your food and they genuinely seem to care that you're enjoying what you're eating. Everyone who works here is friendly. A must go if you love BBQ!

    (4)

  • Steven M.

    I had one of the specials. The pulled pork sandwich with fries. It was sliced pork? But it was good. I slathered it in their spicy sauce. I got the fries with it. That was a mistake. They looked as though they had been blanched to many times. They were dark brown and luke warm. Very dissapointing.

    (2)

  • Ron T.

    I live 10 minutes away from Uncle Bub's and it is so difficult not to go here every night! A few of my favorites include: the sampler platter (which I've finished on my own - first time there!), Uncle Joe Burger and I have recently fallen in love with their Broasted Chicken.....mmmmm......broasted chicken! The nice thing too is that almost everything on their menu comes with 2 sides, I highly recommend the fried mac & cheese. They have Shiner Bock on draft, which is fantastic beer, and some other choices. They run daily and/or monthly specials which are a must try. The only complaint that I have is that their "spicy" bbq sauce barely brings any heat.....needs more HEAT!! I highly recommend that people come out to the western burbs and give Uncle Bub's a try.

    (5)

  • Kate W.

    Kitschy atmosphere. Whatevs. Mostly awesome & helpful staff. Sort of annoying when they breathe down your neck to clear the table as you're trying to leave. Food is totally mediocre. I liked the turkey, but my mom said too salty. The pulled pork was okay, but not enough BBQ sauce. The pulled chicken was eh with way too much BBQ sauce, and the rib tips were disgusting - no meat on them at all, just bone and sinews and other gross parts that do not belong in my stomach. Sides were worse. Green beans were mush from a bag in the freezer section. Corn bread was boring, and no honey served with it. Broasted potatoes were actually three giant wedge fries, blech - if I wanted fries, I would have ordered them. Mashed potatoes and gravy were nothing special. And the beef barley soup-of-the-day was creamy, not clear vegetable-broth-based as i'm used to, with a lot of corn which made it taste like a bad beef barely but a great corn chowder. Reasonably priced for good BBQ, but that's not what this was.

    (1)

  • William W.

    How have I lived nearby, driven past this place and never eaten there until last year?!?! Awesome, simply awesome! Staff is courteous and prompt. Prices are comparable to other BBQ places but there is one big difference. The food is awesome!!

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    Very fun atmosphere and very reasonably priced. The BBQ ain't that bad either! If I could only get my wife to go to BBQ with me! If not it is me and my buddy Bob again!

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    Very cozy environment inside. The ordering system is neat, but as a first timer, I wish they explained it to me so I didn't look like a fool when I ordered. You get a lot of food for your money, but the question is: Is it worth it? I got pulled chicken BBQ sandwich, fried mac, and corn bread. My husband got BBQ pulled pork, cornbread, and fries. They were all "meh". The BBQ chicken was more chunk than anything. I don't know about you, but I don't like my cornbread having actual whole corn kernels inside it as little prizes while you eat. Their table BBQ sauce, kid you not, tasted like they squeezed a million Arby sauce packets into a container. The best part of the meal for me was my chocolate shake. It tasted like it was hand made, and actual shake consistency rather than ice cream in a cup. I would have rated them higher if they didn't boast to be award winning. All that left me with was a "Why?"

    (3)

  • Jessica K.

    I am a red blooded American and I love my red meat, guns, trashy TV, apple pie, and barbecue. I grew up right down the street from here and have been going here since they opened in '97. I've done it all here, had their catering, ate at the restaurant and had take out. The pulled pork is a personal favorite here, smokey, tender, and sweet pork all under a fresh kaiser roll. They are generous with the portion sizes, and the sauces are free flowing, so if you are a person who likes extra sauce like me, fear not, you will not have to pay extra for bathing your meat. The ribs here are also a favorite, they almost fall off the bone due to all the time spent in the smoker. They have a great flavor and are never over done. The sides here are good, but not the reason I keep coming back. The selection is nice, way beyond the "slaw, fries and beans" choice that most places have. I really do think this place is A+, however I only gave it 4 stars because yelpers, I have been to Texas and Kansas City and I have had some of the best barbecue. Uncle Bubs, while not world famous, hits the spot, and is some of the best in the Chicago-land area.

    (4)

  • Edward Z.

    Been driving by them for a couple of years and nobody ever mentioned how good they were. It came up in casual conversation and I have been there two weeks in a row now. The first time I decided to get the BBQ chicken and rib combo meal. This really was a meal for two! It came with a half chicken and half rack of ribs and two sides. Their American potato salad is great. Being a rib guy I was surprised how much I liked the chicken. It has a nice smoke cooked flavor. The second time I took the family and went with just the chicken. We also purchased the cheese fry appetizer, which was their great fries with a liquid cheese drizzled over it. Just get the fries with your meal and you'll be much happier. A great place with good food and nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Julie F.

    Best BBQ Ribs!!! I go there any time I am able to get ribs and I love them every time! Their sides are great to. Fried mac and cheese, fries, chili all great. Service is amazing every time! I highly recommend this place! 1/2 rib, 2 sides and corn breed are about 14-15

    (5)

  • Lisa H.

    We love to eat here, but my review is about their catering department. They were awesome!! My BFF's used them for their wedding and Mark and Lisa were great every step of the way. The wedding was great there was only once glitch and it wasn't a big deal the Champagne was put on the tables instead of at the bar. They also were great helping coordinate the other vendors. All of the guests loved the food, and having comfort food at their wedding was a wonderful choice.

    (5)

  • Matt M.

    We were very confused walking in. It had a sign that said please wait to be seated but every time my friend came in here, he would just order himself and sit down anywhere. So this place looks like a restaurant, feels like a restaurant, but its more like a food stand. We were finally informed that on Saturdays we get seated, but we still have to go up to the stand and order our own food?? Very interesting. The food was good, pulled pork was impressive, but a little fatty. Fried mac n cheese was tasteless and small. Fries were very potatoey. Service came around and kept asking us if we were ok, but the whole layout was still confusion. If we order and fill our drinks ourselves, why were there so many people working here and do we tip the many people who came around for no other purpose than to take our food when we were finished? Food was good, but the whole atmosphere was atrocious. Can the self order and make it into a restaurant.

    (2)

  • Vicki E.

    What a disappointment! Used to eat there frequently and loved it. What happened? Doesn't resemble the smokey BBQ flavor of memory at all.

    (1)

  • John C.

    Totally uninspired, cafeteria quality food. The meat itself (ribs and pulled pork) was actually quite excellent and smokey. But literally everything else seemed right out of a can. Specifically: 1. Ribs and pulled pork. Again, very good. 2. Sauce. Uninspired, like it was right out of a jar from the grocery store. A really cheap jar. 3. Cornbread. I hesitate to even call it cornbread because it tasted more like cake; too fluffy with no corn taste or texture, and tasting of chemically-white-flour. Yuk. They should discover Trader Joe's. 4. Green beans. Straight out of a can. Yuk. Inedible. 5. Sandwich bun. Taken verbatim: "OMG what is that flavor? Whoa, I think it's the bun!" My wife and I couldn't recall ever eating a sandwich and having to toss the bun due to its poor quality and taste... until now. 6. Cole slaw. Meh. Not vinegary, not sweet. KFC is better. 7. Baked beans. Again, right out of a (very cheap) can. This tastes like the terrible ketchup & brown sugar stuff my mom made as a child. Think Stake 'n Shake but mushy and less flavor. Not good. We found it odd that the meat was so good, yet they put in zero effort on anything else. We literally kept thinking "Really? Couldn't you at least try?" Hard to believe a restaurant would serve cornbread, buns, and beans like that.

    (2)

  • Lisa B.

    I for a while was addicted to this place and was coming every few weeks for dinner for many months. This has to be the best BBQ place around. I have tried other's that have been voted better by newspapers and have ot been impressed in the least anywhere else. I love their ribs, specifically their St Louis style ribs (meatier than a babyback). Their meats all have a great smoky flavor and are never dry, or tough, and most of the time fall off the bone. Plus I love their spicy BBQ sauce thats on the table. Its not too sweet, and not too spicy, but for those of us that do like an extra kick, they have a wall of hot sauces up by the registers for you to pick from and take back to your table. I love the fact that a manager almost always comes to your table to check on you, and to check how your food was! Prices to be are almost unbeatable as well. I like it since it is a family owned business, you get catered service, and the food is absolutely great every time!

    (5)

  • Melie M.

    I've got to admit, I've only been here once and it was for take out. I may need to dine in and reevaluate my review. My husband and I were really excited to try Uncle Bub's. Unfortunately, we had the dog with us that day, hence the carry out. This place smells amazing. Even if you're not hungry you'll be starved for good bbq within minutes. The menu is expansive. Lot of different meats ,barbecued and broasted. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, the broasted chicken along with the fried mac & cheese, and mash potatoes on the side. The sandwich was good, but really small. Like grade school cafeteria sandwich small. In retrospect we probably should have gotten more food. As for the broasted chicken, well, it was incredible. Surprisingly my favorite part of the meal. The fried mac & cheese and mashed potatoes were 'meh' at best. I don't know what I was expecting with the mac & cheese, but certainly not stuffed deep fried balls. A little too rich and greasy for my palate. Overall, everything (aside from the sides) was good, just not great. I don't feel like it lived up to the hype. We'll give it another shot sometime soon...stay tuned.

    (3)

  • E L.

    I am sure the award winning BBQ title was hard won. I also believe that the victory at Ribfest was probably a fading memory of past glory days because the BBQ baby back ribs that I ate was cold, dry (pork jerky?) and burnt. The seasoning was weak and the sauces available at the table were watery and devoid of body and flavor. If there was anything that saved the evening of disappointment were the beer, corn on the cob (hard to mess that one up) and the soup of the day -- stuffed peppers (fairly tasty). The cornbread, as other fellow Yelpers have attested, was dry and unremarkable. Our cornbread was borderline frozen cold in the middle. I mentioned that to the server who apologized and later returned with warm ones. Maybe Uncle Bub needs a reminder that whatever he did to earn yesteryear's awards was a distant memory and is far from what's being served today. If you are a BBQ fan like me, don't bother trying lest you want to experience what mediocre BBQ is like. This place deserves 1 star but am giving 2 as the friendly service deserves a little credit.

    (2)

  • Rachel J.

    BBQ, by BBQ lovers, for BBQ lovers. The place smells like "yes" if you have a hunger pang that only slow cooked meats can satisfy. I have tried so many things here-I have no complaints. The prices are spot on, and the service is always perfect. Considering they have mostly teenagers working there, that is no small feat. Another excellent happening: free chocolate cake. You heard me. The last 4 times I had dinner here, the owner and a few staff members were walking around giving away free cake to everyone. I wont start repeating all of the other reviews............just give them a try.

    (5)

  • Sarah R.

    Mmmmm....BBQ! This place has yummy BBQ and my family and I have been coming here since they opened. I have not taken the hubby here yet (he's pretty partial to his brother's BBQ) but I'm gonna get him to at least try it. I know he will still love his brother's best, but I think this will be a great place to hold him over between family gatherings!

    (4)

  • Booda B.

    Yummy ribs. I could end things there, but that wouldn't seem right. This place would rate five stars based on food alone, but I experienced some questionable service and a less-than-sparkling bathroom. My sister and I took our dad there for Father's Day, and the high school-aged staff definitely had a problem with how busy the place was (lines out the door and whatnot). We were seated at a table that was already being used and the hostess seemed to think that was our problem, and our dessert orders were forgotten and ended up taking 40 minutes to arrive. Service issues aside, the food was delicious. All three of us ordered a half slab dinner, and we were all pleased. I often find ribs to be too fatty, but these were just fine. I was warned against the fried mac & cheese, but I tried it anyway, and it was very good (as were the baked beans). Nicely textured cornbread, too. My sister and dad liked the ice cream-topped apple pie and peach cobbler, but they weren't blown away or anything. I will definitely eat here again, but probably on a weeknight when they're a little less crazed. Or maybe I'll just do carryout, since their take-out area was hugely popular.

    (4)

  • Ray T.

    I pick up the wife from the train. I am hungry. The wife is hungry. The smell coming from Uncle Bub's is like a sweet flower to a hummingbird. The car cannot help itself and pulls into Uncle Bub's parking lot. We end up ordering a slab of ribs for each of us, corn cob and coleslaw for one of us and corn cob and fries for the other. Cornbread comes with the ribs. I would have rated this place with a 3 1/2 if I could. It's been awhile since we've eaten here. The ribs were slightly dry, but still very good. A section of my slab was a bit too sauced, but the sauce is really great. Service was good as usual and the tables clean. In a rib joint, clean plastic-cloth tablecloths are an absolute necessity. The only real complaint is that the cornbread was a bit too dry and maybe not as fresh as it should have been. Nothing has changed since the last time I ate here. The decor is redneck-kitschy. This BBQ restaurant would succeed in KY or TN where BBQ eaters are a bit more picky. The place is clean, has friendly staff, and the service is good. The food is good. The sauce is great. Of course, we will come back from time to time.

    (3)

  • Patty S.

    Ordered our Christmas ham here! What a hit! That was the first thing gone off of the table. They made it so easy. You could have ordered it hot or cold. We chose cold so that we could prepare it with the rest of our dinner. The ham came with their famous BBQ sauce. All I can say is, "Wow!"

    (5)

  • Becky R.

    I love their BBQ Beef Brisket. It is delicious. I am also a huge fan of their BBQ sauce. I think it is the best ever! I would give 5 stars but I feel their sides were good, not great. My whole meal and experience was very good. I will be back there for sure!!

    (4)

  • Ellen H.

    Great meat-love the beef brisket. Skip the sides, they are all an afterthought. Star # 3 is because they have Green River on tap at the soda fountain. Can't go wrong if you just eat the meat and drink Green River, but who can do that too often?

    (3)

  • Michael P.

    Well, this is the best we got on my side of town for bbq, unless you want to travel into some pretty rough neighborhoods in the meaner parts of Chicago. Can anyone explain to me how Chicago continues to get mileage out of the belief that we are a Blues city and have great barbecue, cause I sure don't know. We have neither. Not in any quantity at least and quality, well it runs the gamut.... ANYWAY, Uncle Bubs is reminiscent (maybe the Disney version) of the "side of the street", converted gas station barbecue joints you find in Atlanta, Memphis and points in between. Like most of those joints, you order your food at the counter and either pick it up there or have a "runner" deliver it. Most barbecue joints, most authentic barbecue joints, are somewhat 'serve-yourself'. It is called LOW OVERHEAD. I don't know why some reviewers here have a problem with that. They must not have made it down to the delta. In any case... QUANTITY - When you order a plate or a sampler, you get a decent quantity of meat. My experience on sides is that they could be bigger. QUALITY - I have had both the baby-back and St. Louis ribs and I think that both are good, tasty but not great. I would give them a solid "B+" overall if I were grading them. Baby-backs are the better of the two if I had to choose. If you like to fight for your meat, get the rib tips, dive in and keep a roll of paper towels handy. They are fun, messy and pretty good (keep a toothpick handy too). After several visits, I find the barbecue chicken a bit on the dry side. It is good, but I am constantly drowning it in barbecue sauce, which by the way is on your table in several different heat ratings . The broasted chicken is better than the bbq chicken, in my opinion. I find that the brisket and pulled pork are very good. Try the Brunswick stew side, it is something you don't find often in the Chicago area and it is done well! The burgers are good and the salads are too. I have yet to try the fish. Good reason to go back. In short, the decor is fun and kids love it, the food is good and you get enough of it. Prices are reasonable, you can kick back in one of the big booths and make a mess of yourself. You may have to prod your high-school waitstaff from time to time but I don't expect much in a barbecue joint. TRY IT. Ain't nuthin to be fraid of.......

    (4)

  • Anna B.

    Pros: - Delicious food! (I had a beef brisket sandwich, side of creme of mushroom soup, and country style green beans) -Great customer service. The staff was very nice! You order & pay at the bar, but the staff will bring your food and throw it out for you. We were followed up by a few of the staff member including the manager on our food. They were all so nice. -Affordable prices. -Interesting decor. It was a farm theme. -Plenty of places to sit. -Seemed clean. Didn't check out the bathrooms and forgot to look around the bar. Cons: -Small parking lot. It was pretty full on a Friday night. -Pretty far from where I live. Chicago and west burbs.

    (5)

  • Noah C.

    I was very excited to try Uncle Bub's and I got my wife and daughter all excited to try it out, we were very disappointed. When we walked in everyone was very nice. The manager took our order and was very helpful and patient as we took a long time to decide what to get. He was great to our daughter and didn't pretend like she wasn't there. He asked her for her order and gave her a wooden token for a free ice cream. I always appreciate when servers take the time to ask my daughter what she would like. I had the 1/2 slab, mac & cheese, and baked beans. My wife had the brisket sandwich, chili, and mashed potatoes. My daughter had the chicken tenders and fries. The dining room was large, tables were a little crowded together, and the booths were enormous. Lots of corny farm equipment all over the walls and plenty of Uncle Bub's signs with their cartoon pig up, too. We didn't wait too long for our food and the waitress who brought it was very friendly and helpful. Here is where the experience got disappointing. My daughter's fries were cold. The chili tasted like tomatoes. The brisket was soaked in BBQ sauce and was not tender at all, almost tough. Very disappointing. Not everything was bad. My ribs were good, not great, but a solid good. The corn bread was good, not great. The mac & cheese comes in two deep fried balls and was tasty. The baked beans were not too sweet but just right. My daughter's chicken tenders were real chicken and not processed nuggets. We might try Uncle Bub's again if we are in the area but it will only be for ribs and to try the BBQ chicken.

    (2)

  • Monica W.

    I'm in love with Uncle Bub's. I'm in love so much he's catering for our wedding. The ribs, chicken, pig roast, and all the sides....YUM! And don't forget the bread pudding. Just try it once, and you will be hooked!!! Their prices are affordable, their service is great, and prob the best BBQ around. I highly recommend them for any catering need.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Uncle Bubs is best knowned for its pit-smoked cooking, one of only a handful of restaurants still cooking in this way. This Westmont Restaurant prides itself on chicken and BBQ, and won the Naperville Ribfest in 2007. The setting and atmosphere are one of a kind, being located in what seems an old barn. Quick service is also a hallmark of this Westmont Restaurant. Uncle Bubs will continue to be one of the most recognizable restaurants in the Westmont area.

    (4)

  • Maggie D.

    I would like to come to the defense of Uncle Bub's. Others have commented that the sauce is sweet, but that is the most popular type of BBQ sauce across the country. Also, consider that Sweet Baby Ray's sauce is the #1 seller in the midwest. If you are looking for some type of ambiance and great decor, this is not the place. It is old, dated and not well lit. Very noisy and extremely crowded at times. But the pulled pork is top-notch and so are the french fries. It is also a great value for the money. I have also attend corporate meetings that Uncle Bub's has catered. They did a wonderful job! The food was hot and the portions were generous. I would highly recommend them to cater any event. It was a welcome change from pizza or sandwiches for a working lunch.

    (4)

  • Joey W.

    The Uncle Joe Burger - Uncle Bub's - Westmont, Il So here we go. I wanted to kick off Joey's Burger Blog with just the right one so I went with the Uncle Joe Burger from Uncle Bub's BBQ in Westmont. Uncle Bub's has been in Westmont now for 14 years and have really incorporated themselves into the neighborhood. They are fully active in the community and really have that family atmosphere that is often overlooked in restaurants. They specialize in slow smoked pulled pork and St. Louis style ribs. But their menu goes way beyond that. They also have some great sides like natural cut fries and deep fried macaroni and cheese balls. But let's talk about the burger. When they opened they had a bacon cheeseburger (and still do) which was a great burger, but no Uncle Joe burger. My parents had made a trip to Kentucky and had a burger down there that had smoked pulled pork and BBQ sauce on it. Upon arriving back home they went to Uncle Bub's and ordered one as a a special request. It quickly became a hit. So much in fact that it became a regular on the menu and became their top selling burger. For giving them the idea Uncle Bub's decided to name it after my dad. That's why it's called the Uncle Joe Burger. This is a 1/2 pounder cooked the way you like (I like mine medium well) with your choice of cheese. They then add a heaping pile of pulled pork and pour on a little BBQ sauce. (You can add more of their homemade sauce at the table) You get lettuce, tomato, and homemade pickles and it's served on a soft burger bun. You can always get extra of their homemade pickles from a small pickle and pepper bar. This is such an amazing combination. The smoky, slightly salty pulled pork together with the little bit of char on the grilled burger is mouthwatering. Add some cheddar and grilled onions and then some more BBQ sauce and you have the perfect hamburger. Even at medium well this burger was juicy enough to have it run down my arm. It's not healthy, that's for sure. You can get their garden burger if you want that. But holy cow this is one good burger.

    (5)

  • Gina V.

    Baby-back ribs were pretty good. Mashed potatoes tasted like hospital food. French fries and fried mac & cheese were fabulous!! I think next time I visit I will try the chili and fried mac & cheese! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff!

    (4)

  • Jeremiah Z.

    This is the kind of place families come on a Sunday and its very difficult to describe the building. But the BBQ is simple, fast, and always good. Prices are very reasonable as well so its no wonder this place has been popular for years. I always get the pulled pork sandwich when I go, but the ribs are good too. They offer a wide variety of sides and you get two of them with your sandwich. I love the fried mac n' cheese balls....they're a guilty pleasure. But all the standards are done well here and the service is always friendly. I wouldn't necessarily recommend taking a drive from the city for it, but anyone living in the area should at least try it out once.

    (4)

  • Jon B.

    I had the bbq combo (baby back and St. Louis style ribs). They were both really sweet, and the sauces were sweet (and the spicy wasn't at all spicy), and I felt like I was eating honey-soaked ham. The potato salad and cornbread were indifferent. I felt ill afterwards, it was all so cloying. Friendly staff, though.

    (2)

  • Joe R.

    Great BBQ sandwiches, hefty portions, and excellent value.

    (4)

  • Matt G.

    I've been here a couple of times, and while I really want to like this place...I just can't anymore. I keep going in the hopes that it's going to get better, but it doesn't. And while I can't confirm it, I think my last trip here for lunch made me very sick (this was the only thing I ate that my family didn't that day). The staff here is fantastic, and service has always been fast and friendly. But, the BBQ just doesn't do it for me. To be frank, I always wonder if what I'm getting is day old left overs. Nothing really ever tastes fresh. The ribs are OK. The hot links are really good. Everything else? Meh...doesn't stand up to other Q I've had. The sides are mediocre. If I could use one word to sum this place up, it would be "inconsistent". I would not recommend this place. Unfortunately, you have to travel a good distance to find decent BBQ in this area.

    (1)

  • Lizzi C.

    We love using Uncle Bub's for catering parties. Recently I made a ham (late holiday party) and ordered all the sides from here-cole slaw, potato salad, the BEST cornbread ever...It saved me so much time. They specialize in pulled pork, pulled chicken, turkey, beef brisket, etc. Everything is sooo yummy. It's jammed on the weekends so thank goodness for the extra parking lot across the street. You can't beat the prices, either.

    (4)

  • Darl B.

    weak. not good for most meat items. chicken tolerable. low end meat quality-reminds me of famous daves and I don't like being reminded of that.. Yelp for rating restaurants is becoming useless for me. the inflated grading is ridiculous overall.

    (2)

  • Martin D.

    Well, when it comes to BBQ, by no means am I an expert. In fact, it would probably not be one of my first 4 or 5 choices for a meal. But tonight, being the good bf I am, I let my gal choose our dinner content. So BBQ it was...and a good choice, I must say. I went with the 2 pork chop dinner and my gal had the pulled pork meal. We both enjoyed our entrees immensely. As for sides, UB's does sides well! We both had sweet potatoes w/ the brown sugar butter and I had corn on the cob....all of which were outstanding!! Not too much to say, but I should frequent this place a little more since I live so close. Good entrees, good sides, great prices. I will be back...count on it!

    (4)

  • Frank P.

    I've been here several times and really like it. I usually order the pulled pork and it was always good as well as the broasted chicken. The ribs are alright but nothing spectacular- still prefer Portillo's ribs. I like having the bbq sauce on the table to load it up. Servings are huge! They have a frequent diner card- 10 dinners gets the following a $10 discount.

    (4)

  • christine w.

    I went during the week and weekend and you can tell from the crowd that this is the place to go. Im from south Carolina and we love mustard based sauces i was a little let down when he said no we dont have a mustard base we put on it BUT we do have a shelf for those who prefer something different and it has a mustard base. :-). The shelf had tons of different sauces to choose from. I got. My pull pork dry and loved it that way too but i gotta have the Carolina gold. I also loved there wide variety of drinks. Tea soda beer wine all you need to enjoy the sides were excellent too. I had green beans and potato salad yummy. You'll see from the crowd then from the food why you'll keep returning.

    (5)

  • Michelle B.

    The ribs are excellent. Fall off the bone tender and the sauce is smoky and sweet. The broasted chicken is also a good choice. The beef brisket is a waste of time. The sides are uneven. The service is fast and friendly. It's a good spot for lunch or a quick dinner especially with kids as the atmosphere is very casual.

    (4)

  • Robin G.

    What can I say? I love this place! It's the best BBQ I've had outside of Texas! The style of BBQ may be different than midwesterners are used to (they don't drown the meat in sauce), but the food is consistently good, the prices are good, and it a casual, laid back, fun place.

    (5)

  • Mikey W.

    Uncle Bubs reminded me of Famous Daves. They had less sauces, but the bbq was solid. Nothing spectacular, but had your traditional offerings of ribs and pork. The service was excellent, with the manager getting refills and things for my naggy mom. The mac n cheese is worth trying as a side!

    (4)

  • Doug W.

    Killer Q. Some of the best pulled pork I've had. Baby Backs are spot on. I've had them cater a party and it was a great value.

    (4)

  • Ted H.

    Some of the best ribs I have ever had! I've eaten at a lot of places and this place is AMAZING!!

    (5)

  • Kim J.

    I went there twice--once on a weekend, once during the week. Service was good during the week, but mediocre on the weekend. I don't like smoked BBQ so I opted for the broasted chicken which was overcooked and dry both times. I did speak to the staff and they did re-do it, but for it to happen a second time, obviously our opinions on a good chicken dinner differs. I also felt it was just very noisy, even during the week. If I want BBQ, I'll go to the Patio. My husband still went there on occasion, but he also has stopped since he felt both serice and food had dipped.

    (2)

  • Nicole S.

    I was in the area shopping and remembered a friend had raved about Uncle Bub's, so I decided stop in for lunch over the weekend. This place has a nice casual atmosphere, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The place wasn't too busy when we arrived so ordering was easy and our food arrived to the table pretty fast. Both my friend and I ordered the pulled pork which was very good. The meat was tender cooked perfectly and the smoke flavor was just right. For my sides I had the hand cut fries and cole slaw which was really good and went well with the pork. I liked that it wasnt drowned in mayo, it was crisp and seasoned well, one of the best ones I've had. The BBQ sauce was ok, I tried the spicy and was dissapointed that there was no heat to it, and the cornbread I got was very dry but I'm not a huge fan of cornbread anyway. Price was decent and I would definately return if I was in the area.

    (4)

  • Dennis G.

    I had been there before and thought it was pretty good, but then two things happened - I went to Texas and went to Fat Willie's Rib shack and my ideas of barbeque were changed irrevocably. Back to Uncle Bub's... I had the hot links and brisket combination with baked beans and mac and cheese sides. the hot link was good (not great), but didn't have the texture I'd come to hope for. It was as if it had maybe not been smoked long. The brisket was gristle-free, which I like, but was dry, sliced very thinly, and had an "off" flavor as if it were not really the freshest meat. My fiancee had the ribs and there were some ribs that were dried out. On a better note, the people working there were friendly and attentive. All in all, I wouldn't refuse to go back, but wouldn't make a point of doing so.

    (2)

  • Gigi M.

    We heard rave reviews by many. We finally went to see for ourselves, well weren't we disappointed? I love pulled pork and have it a many many restaurants, this was the most disappointing. Fatty and just not anything special. My husband felt the same way about the ribs. Service was almost nonexistent, I just gave it 2 stars because it is a cute dining room.

    (2)

  • Marissa T.

    I love Uncle Bub's enough to even have had them cater parties for my family in the past. The BBQ is consistently good and I also like the catfish and pork chop specials that they have. The broasted potatoes and potato salad are my favorite sides and my husband and daughter like the baked beans and cornbread. I can easily see why Uncle Bub's has won awards at Naperville's ribfest because their food is delicious.

    (5)

  • kristen s.

    i've only been here once, with my family, and i'm not quite sure why they're so famous. i should probably give it another try, but i guess i'm picky about my barbecue. i remember being pretty disappointed with whatever it was i got, and getting mad at our server.

    (2)

  • Zach T.

    Great comfort food and BBq, don't overlook the fish. Honestly, the best Hot Wings I have found anywhere. They make their own sauce. Hot wing sauce, I mean. I'm sute any BBQ place worth its sauce makes its own sauce.

    (4)

  • Kris Z.

    Good food and nice, rustic atmosphere. I sorta wish they had waiters and brought the food to your table. Also, the to-go BBQ sauce containers are impossible to open.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    Consistently get great food and friendly service... also a good place for kids.

    (5)

  • Glenda C.

    Cramped seating in the restaurant was emphasized by either improperly working A/C or no A/C at all. I couldn't tell. Ribs were just ok. Sides ok. I'd almost prefer 'The Patio' for their ribs.

    (2)

  • Heather V.

    best bbq-hands down...from the ribs to the pulled pork-you literally can't go wrong. baked beans are awesome. my advice is to get the sampler platter so you can really do them justice. there's a reason they keep winning awards!

    (5)

  • Osiris V.

    Eh, went here with a friend for lunch and honestly we were not impressed. I've heard people rave about it but I think my expectations were too high for it. I had the beef brisket which I couldn't wait for but it was way too fatty for my likings. The sides and sauces were just average as well. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich..average as well. The service was great, so I can't complain about that. I like the laid back country feel and the fact that if I wanted to I could eat with my fingers and no one would judge. ;) I would like to visit again and see if there's something else I could love.

    (3)

  • Jessica G.

    I wasn't a fan the last few times I ate here. I thought the sauce wasn't flavorful enough and I didn't really love the meat. Came in today for the first time in a couple of years and it seems like things have maybe changed a bit. I liked the smoked turkey sandwich a lot - maybe this has something to do with the spicy bbq sauce that was on the table, or maybe it was due to the hot sauce from the wall near the register that I also put on there but it was pretty darn delicious. I liked the brisket a lot, too - it was tender and smoky and not fatty, which is a good thing in my book. And then, because this is breaking all my personal rules, or at least the ones about meat, I tried some of a slab of ribs and shockingly, they were not fatty and tasted like awesome porky goodness. I would do that again, for sure. The green beans are pretty pedestrian - I like them that way but I don't know if anyone would call them special. And the broasted potatoes are interesting - like giant pickles only potatoes that have been breaded and roasted or fried - whatever they do, I like it. I also tried the fried mac and cheese balls and while this is a weird concept to me, I liked the creaminess inside of fried goodness. Friendly folks - we were actually greeted at the door and seated, which was nice. Then you go up and order your food and it's brought out to you. Take a moment to peruse the hot sauce wall and your mouth and tummy will thank you for it. They even have a Green River spot on the fountain, and this is a very good thing. We were checked on a couple of times and several gentlemen cleared stuff from the table for us pretty quickly. Good stuff - definitely improved over other visits and somewhere I will seek out in the future!

    (4)

  • Andrea R.

    I don't know where to begin with this review. I got married at the Danada House on July 24th and I may have to change my number because too many people are calling to ask where the amazing cuisine they had at my wedding came from!!! :-) From beginning to end, the team at Uncle Bubs were amazing to work with. When my husband and I first sat down to talk with Mark, he started pinching my leg under the table because he knew right away this is the caterer we were going to go with. After meeting with 10+ caterers, we knew Uncle Bubs was the one. Fast forward to the wedding...the service and food were out of this world. People raved and raved and the service was impeccable. They came in and did their magic. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a HUGE part of our special day. You guys are all that and a bag of chips!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Joseph P.

    I love this place. There food was really good. I had the pulled BBQ pork and fries. I loved it. They also have different old fashioned cream sodas and the biggest hot sauce collection I have ever seen. Very nice people there.

    (5)

  • Dominick V.

    I had Uncle Bubs at Ribfest and liked it so I went and ate there and it was just as good.. I had the rib combo with fried mac n cheese and mashed potatoes also buffalo wings for app.. Everything was excellent. This is my new rib place...

    (4)

  • Farrah W.

    We have never eaten at the restaurant so this review is purely based on Uncle Bub's Catering, but would highly recommend anyone with catering needs to consider using Uncle Bub's. We had originally contacted another BBQ place in Naperville and they were much more expensive and their catering department was rude and unhelpful. I immediately called Uncle Bub's and they had me at "hello." We threw a Cowgirl party for our daughter's first birthday and Uncle Bub's went above and beyond in making the day less stressful for us AND they were considerate of our budget and our party theme. Their BBQ is great - their customer service is phenomenal! They kept in touch with us via phone AND email, which I appreciate and I never felt that I was left hanging. I would consider my husband a BBQ expert (we just did not want to cook for 50+ people) - he knows his stuff. My husband wanted to get the brisket, but he always says it's hard to do and since we had never had Uncle Bub's brisket we did not want to chance it. In retrospect we wish had because they know what they are doing! The pulled pork is some of the best we have had. The chicken was great as well. I personally like a dry rub on my chicken so it was a bit too saucy for me, but the sauce was great so it didn't bother me. Their mac n cheese was gone in seconds. We loved their vinegar slaw - so fresh. The baked beans were great, too! And the watermelon was amazingly sweet. Everyone at the party agreed that it was great BBQ and FRESH. For the price we got amazing BBQ, amazing service and everything was included. The delivery guys were on time, efficient, helpful and brought everything we would need to serve lunch. We did not need to supply anything for our guests. We ended up ordering an extra bottle of sauce just in case, but did not need it at all. All in all, if you have catering needs, use Uncle Bub's. Best customer service I have experienced in a long time and really great food! We hope to get to the restaurant to try out their brisket ASAP.

    (5)

  • LeeAnne Q.

    We came to Uncle Bub's for lunch last week and I was pleasantly surprised; the food was delicious. After reading the reviews I was hesitant to try it but I'm glad I did. I got the rib tips and they were very good; my director got the wings,BBQ and buffalo and she liked them both. I tried one of her buffalo wings and it was good; loved the buffalo sauce! I am definitely going to come here again for lunch!!

    (4)

  • Alex P.

    Been here a few times. Food is always good borderlines on great. Its self serve for taking a order and filling your drinks which can go either way depending on how lazy you are. Food is brought out to you and seems to be pretty prompt. Only 1 drink machine so if there are 4-5 people trying to fill their drinks at the same time you can be waiting for awhile. Othewise good food and a pretty laid back environment. Parking lot can fill up fast due to small size and its location. Otherwise worth a stop in.

    (4)

  • John L.

    As much as I hate to give Bubs only 2 stars, after the so-so performance (quality) at Ribfest, and the downsizing and "very" regulated portions of food at the restaurant, I had to do it. I'm sure they won't admit to the downsizing but after all the years that I have been a loyal Q'er of Bubs I can certainly tell. One of the most noticeable downsize is the fountain drinks. They no longer offer large and small. It's one size...medium at best. But, the the cost is the amount they used to charge for the large! I also notice a much lower quality of ribs. The ribs are not as meaty and they are not smoked as well as they used to be. No smoke ring on the meat, meat not pulled back from the end of the bones, is a sure of poor Q. You and I both know what that means too! The last rack had virtually had no smoke flavor at all, the one end was burnt to a crisp and the other end was undercooked. This is not the Bubs I have known for years. Sorry my old friends, but something is happening there and it isn't for the best I'm sorry to say. I think it's time to mosey on down the road to the new Q joint for awhile.

    (2)

  • Dan L.

    The service was great!! But the food was not so good. I had the pulled pork and pulled chicken. Both had tons of fat, gristle too. The pulled chicken had too much skin in the mix, and fat too. I had to spit out the chewy bits into a napkin several times. I wish the would prepare these two dishes with 100% meet bits! like other premium rib joints do. The baked beans and potato salad were good. You'd think a rib joint would get the meat right, come on management, step up the quality!!

    (1)

  • Sandra C.

    Don't know how they were named "award winning". Very expensive for dry and tasteless ribs. Screaming kids at the next able didn't help either. Won't be back and would suggest to everyone that they go somewhere else for ribs!

    (1)

  • Jo R.

    It's hard to imagine visiting Westmont and not coming to Uncle Bub's. The place is a landmark. How could anyone drive past this big barn with a smiling pig on it and not stop in? The pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches are fantastic. The atmosphere inside and out makes you feel like you are out in the country somewhere. They even sell nice gifts--barbecue sauce, hats, shirts, etc. This place is special, and you will definitely want a souvenir to remember it!

    (4)

  • Ruth K.

    I would only give it one star, but my husband did like the ribs a little. We went late, probably around 8:30pm or so and had the sampler platter. I really love pulled pork normally so I was excited to give it a try. It tasted like dog food smells. Bleagh. So I tried the riblets and the ribs and they really weren't much better. So I stuck with the cornbread, which was fine. My husband felt the ribs were the best thing on the sampler platter, but it was all so fatty. Very poor cuts of meat.

    (2)

  • Joe B.

    Yup, it's that good. Heard great things from my colleague, they didn't disappoint! Is rather pay a buck or the more for awesome brisket!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth R.

    My husband and I REALLY liked this place! First and foremost, we are sticklers for good service and Uncle Bub's delivered. Everyone was extrememly courteous, from the person who sat us, to the the person who took our order, to the person who brought us our food. The manager also came over, asked how our food was and asked if he could get us anything else. The food was good. It wasn't fancy, but it was yummy and that's what we were looking for out of a place like Uncle Bub's. We also each had a huge Sam Adams and the price was very reasonable for those. Overall we had a great experience and will be going back again soon.

    (4)

  • John M.

    I'm pretty sure Nathan S is either the owner of Uncle Bubs or a complete novice when it comes to barbecue. I was really looking forward to trying this place since I just moved to Westmont recently but this is really terrible food. The building and decor are legit but oh my... the food? As a group of four we tried a lot of the menu; ribs, chicken, catfish, brisket. Everything was disappointing. The only things we liked was the cole slaw, which was delicious, and the barbecue sauce was also just about perfect with a blend of smoke and spice. Too bad the meat is worse than horrible.

    (2)

  • Diane M.

    I've been going here for many years. The quality of food is usually impressive. Unless you go close to closing time. The pulled pork is very good, but not knowing what quality you're going to get is a turn off. Staff is friendly. Unless you go at prime time and have to wait to be seated. I walked out when I was seated at the table that is cramed in the walkway of the dining area. I don't want to be bumped into every 10seconds while trying to enjoy my meal. I suggest they remove that table, noone deserves that nonsense. Bottom line, food is good take it home.

    (3)

  • Sarah W.

    I really want to like this place....especially since I live right down the street and love BBQ. I have tried this place multiple times and each time I tried something new thinking if I tried a new dish my feelings would change. Each time was the same as the last. The food has no flavor, meat is fatty and gray....like it's been sitting in a crockpot all day. I don't get that smokiness taste like I do from other BBQ joints. The sides are not any better. Fries are never very hot and very bland and the mashed potatoes taste instant. I see all of these reviews and I just don't get it-maybe I'm missing something. I don't consider myself a picky eater but this is one place that I will avoid from now on.

    (1)

  • Nanelle W.

    I so wanted to love this place so that I didn't always have to fight traffic to get to my favorite bbq place. But unfortunately, it was not to be. I had a 2 meat plate with beans and mac & cheese. The pulled pork was ok but not a lot of flavor but the brisket was very dry. I didn't even finish it and it was certainly not going home with me. Sadly, not even close to what I am used to. The baked beans were a little soupy but had decent flavor but I found the mac & cheese to be not to my liking. One big thumbs up ... Love that you have Pibb. Sorry Uncle Bub but you are just not for me.

    (2)

  • Bob G.

    Went here to entertain some clients. Heard it was good place. I had such a taste for beef brisket and I can tell you I was a little let down by the portion size of the sandwich. Bread/bun was about three thicker than the meat on the sandwich. For the prices they charge, I expected an little more than three slices of brisket. Granted you get two sides but the fries I had ordered were Luke warm to say the least. I appreciate my food served to me hot. One never knows how long food sits here due to you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. One of my clients ordered the chicken sandwich and he too was not impressed of the amount of chicken on the sandwich. He felt like he was eating all bread. Barbque is more than taste it's also about quantity. If your hungry I suggest you go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • David L.

    This Sunday was my second time out at Uncle Bub's, the service was great and the cashier was patient as she took our order. The rack of ribs we received was dry and the mashes potatoes was salty and borderline inedible. Our server attempted to make things right by offering mac & cheese in exchange for the mashed potatoes, but the replacement never arrived and we left. I'm not sure why the ribs were so off from previous visits.

    (2)

  • Emily B.

    Uncle Bub's catered our wedding and we would highly recommend them to other couples looking for a wedding caterer. We worked with Mark and Marie through the planning process and they were very honest and flexible from the very beginning. On the day of the event, they were both on site with their staff helping to serve food, pick up, and assist our family/friends. Everything happened seamlessly and looked great. We had a pig roast buffet with several side dishes and our guests absolutely loved the food. Bub's also sent the leftovers home with us- which was definitely a plus!

    (5)

  • Economic Far Right W.

    The management of this place is not out to lunch! Well run place. Employees make mistakes, they work hard to correct. If you like a deep deep smokey flavor, look no further. If you are more into sweet BBQ, go somewhere else. Lots of seating, so not usually a line for tables. Their crowd tilts older, though lots of multi generation families enjoy. Beer prices are reasonable, hint, better value with a taller glass. Will try them for catering, have done carry out many times and usually they get the order correct and package well, food tastes good even semi warm.

    (5)

  • Beth P.

    Love love love this place! My family has been eating here basically since it opened - and have never been disappointed. Everything is great here - love the pulled pork, ribs, pulled chicken, brisket... basically everything. Plus they have Green River and Red Cream Soda "on tap"!

    (5)

  • Monica L.

    Went there on a Saturday around 1 or 2 for a late lunch and we were so disappointed. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, tasted fresh. Pulled pork was just OK; I've made tastier pulled pork at home in my crock pot. Mashed potatoes tasted like store-bought instant spuds. Green beans were definitely from a can--I know because I eat the stuff at home sometimes. The corn bread was dry and blah. The service was great, both at the counter and at the table, but because the food was so disappointing, we won't be coming back.

    (1)

  • Ryan P.

    Just enjoyed a bacon burger with baked beans and fried macaroni and cheese. Great food. I was very impressed by the staff. Very courteous and friendly. I'll be returning soon to check out the BBQ ribs. Great customer service, great food, great music, great atmosphere. Earns a great review. Nice work uncle bubs.

    (5)

  • Margaret A.

    Great broasted chicken. Good sides.But had to get the broasted chicken because the BBQ chicken was almost raw ---blood spurting out of it. The rib tips were dry little sauce had to use the dispensers on the table.Saw some tiny little raw spots on them also. The only other thing is the sign outside said the wait staff will bring drink refills. They never checked on us at all.

    (3)

  • Don J.

    Great bbq. The only place better in the area is real urban bbq. The hot sauce collection they have is huge. Great beer selection as well.

    (5)

  • K C.

    A manager tried to make our experience better by bring out another plate of food but when you have bad BBQ there is not much you can do. Nothing was good, everything was overcooked. The brisket was slices really thin and seemed like it was sitting around in a warming tray for quite a while before being served. The pork and chicken were equally bad. None of the side were good either, seems hard to mess up corn on the cob but it was mush. We couldn't even salvage the meal with the two choices of below average BBQ sauces. There was no care in the preparation of any of the food served.

    (1)

  • Charles F.

    We've been coming to Uncle Bub's since it opened in the 1990s. The BBQ is some of the best I've had, and I've had BBQ in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Whether its ribs, brisket, burnt ends, chicken, turkey, or the special prime rib or corned beef, it's all good.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    We have eaten here before and thought we would give it another try. We were there on a Thursday evening around 6 pm. Although there were no customers we had to wait for them to take our order. We sat at a booth but as my wife sat on her side her feet kept sliding. There was margarine all over the floor under the table! Her shoes were covered in margarine. She had to clean up and sat on my side with me. Our food came after 10 minutes. My sandwich was barely warm and the meat was dry. I had the broasted potatoes and they were just blah. The corn on the cob had been cooked too long in water and was bland and mushy. My wife felt the same about her sandwich but enjoyed the fried macaroni and cheese. The decor in here has a down south feel but the food fell short again. We will probably not return again.

    (3)

  • Jake B.

    This restaurant is perfect the place is known for it's award winning barbecue sauce and you can clearly tell why. The last time I went the service was perfect and the waitress even asked if she wanted her to refill my drink wanted. when your supposed to get up and get it yourself. So the service is perfect. Now on to the food I had a pulled pork sandwich with French fries, and Mac and cheese balls. They all had a very good flavor overall and their food doesn't taste like other restaurants food so if your looking for a place to eat go directly to Uncle Bubs you will definitely get your money's worth.

    (5)

  • Rebecca R.

    My husband and I had Uncle Bub's cater our wedding, and we were absolutely thrilled with the food and service we got from Uncle Bub's every step of the way. The food was just as good as when we sampled it. The service was excellent. They served everybody professionally and so smoothly I didn't even notice they were there. I would most definitely recommend Uncle Bub's to anybody who asked and I am so thankful to have found such excellent caterers. We had the chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cole slaw. The cole slaw is probably some of the best we've ever had. Thanks Uncle Bub's!

    (5)

  • Jessie.Joseph G.

    My husband and I have been here a few times now, and we really love their ribs and BBQ chicken! It has a lot of flavor and is overall, very moist. The meat practically fell off the ribs as I was eating them. We also got the onion appetizer, which was fantastic. There was a lot of food, so we had to be careful not to fill up just on that. The sides were pretty good. The mashed potatoes were good (however nothing particularly "special" or "different" about them; just good), my husband really enjoyed the cornbread, but I did not like the mac and cheese balls (not a lot of flavor, just tasted fried). The decor is very low key, with ordering at the front, bringing a wooden chicken to your table with the number, and the wait staff bringing out your food. We found the staff helpful and polite. No issues here! Overall, for a solid BBQ meal, home town feeling, and good food, we recommend Uncle Bub's!

    (4)

  • Melissa A.

    The food was decent here but nothing wow-worthy. The portions are definitely quite large for the price but the quality of the food was ok. Me being my usual greedy self ordered the 2 meat dinner which comes with two 5oz meats of your choice along with 2 sides and cornbread..I know it's a lot for one person but how can you resist sampling everything?! I ended up ordering the pulled pork, brisket, green beans, fried mac n cheese, and cornbread. The best part of the meal definitely was the fried mac n cheese balls. Some parts of the pulled pork and brisket were tender while others were more dried and burnt. I was satisfied with the green beans since they had a nice smoky flavor. The cornbread was pretty good except I wish my piece had corn kernels in it. Overall the food was mediocre but nothing exceptional about it.

    (3)

  • Frank W.

    If I was down to my last 20 bucks I'd spend it here! I had the rib tips and hot link. Both cooked to perfection and great barbeque taste.

    (5)

  • Mike O.

    I wanted to like Uncle Bub's a lot. It's nearby, has plentiful parking and has a fair amount of positive buzz from the usual outlets. The problem is simply that the food is decent, but not great. I've enjoyed a few pulled pork sandwiches here, but the rib tips were somewhat disappointing (not enough smokey flavor for my taste). The fries are pretty good, though the potato salad could have used some more zip via seasoning. Of the sides I've tried, the fried mac and cheese was my favorite (two hush puppy-sized balls of deep fried deliciousness). I'm not crazy about the table BBQ sauces here, but that is obviously a matter of personal taste. I think the portions are reasonable for the price. The restaurant has a very strange layout, making the path to the counter less than obvious from the door. To their credit, Uncle Bub's has done its best with signage (on the floor and wall) to make the best of the unusual floorplan. I really like to support local independent restaurants like Uncle Bub's. I just wish they would step up their game a little bit.

    (3)

  • Diane M.

    Very disappointed. I've been coming here for 15+ years and after last night's dinner I doubt I'll be back. Cheese fries horrible. Looked like they scraped together some old fries and threw them on the plate. Hardly fresh at all, barely any cheese. Ugh. Brisket was miserable. No char, no flavor. Looked like it was cut on the slicer, kinda gray in color. Very off putting. Cold and fatty too. I'm not sure what happened. Uncle Bubs used to be good. Always came for family get-togethers, birthdays and graduations. Sadly I'll not return. It's like they just gave up and don't care about their product. Nothing tastes homemade or fresh. Canned and bland. Quite sad.

    (2)

  • Shin M.

    My company had an outing where Uncle Bub's catered. I normally do like pulled pork sandwiches but usually when things are catered, the side dishes are always mediocre at best. However, Uncle Bub's was not the case! The pulled pork was good (as it is hard to screw up pulled pork), but it was the sides that amazed me! Normally I do not like beans but they had a really good bbq type sauce on the beans. The best part of the meal was macaroni. I could have eaten a whole dish of macaroni for my main meal. It was DELICIOUS and so cheesy! The corn bread was decent. I'd like to go to the actual restaurant itself one day and try more items on the menu.

    (5)

  • Charity T.

    Just went here for the first time and had a nice meal. It was $40 for a 2 meat meal and full slab of ribs. The sauce and ribs have a nice flavor with some smokiness and the corn bread was good. The brisket however was exceptional, some of the best brisket I've ever had. Would have given it 5 stars except for the sides- a bit disappointing.

    (4)

  • Evangelina M.

    Food is so good! Love the combo platter. Sides are too small,enough for one person not enough to split. So good you don't want to split.

    (5)

  • Nancy W.

    I went back to Uncle Bubs this week and it was a complete turnaround. The Brisket was juicy and tender, and the pulled pork was flavorful and tasted great. I can see only two flaws in their menu. The corn on the cob is still mushy, and the mashed potatoes are out of a box. So the verdict? Much improved on the meats. And, we really go their for their barbecue meats. Give it a try!

    (4)

  • merikay D.

    Catered several items for a group of about twenty. Usually get pulled pork, but this time I got the brisket. Also ordered the delicious coleslaw. From now on I'll always get the beef brisket. The meat was cooked perfectly and held up to being kept warm in my slow cooker. The company ate every bite. Next time I plan on ordering more so there will be leftovers.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    Ate here a few days ago and it was ok at best. My girlfriend and I had the onion appetizer which was very good as well as ribs combo. Ribs were just ok and were nothing to get excited about. Sides were good but not great. For a place that won a rib contest I wasn't impressed.

    (2)

  • Kurt V.

    What an awful experience last Saturday. Aside from the pulled chicken the rest of the meats were bland and fatty. My 4 year old warned me before I started to eat that the grey meat was tasteless. She was correct. I had ribs that were so overcooked that the meat was crunchy and over shrunk on the bone. The pulled pork tasted as if there were no rub nor injection used at all. The brisket was grey and flavorless like it had been sitting in a steamer pan. I would expect at least salt and pepper in the rub on a brisket but it was absent. I tasted it the next day cold to see if I was just missing it but it was not there cold. The butchery was off on the cuts so there was unrendered fat rings on some cuts. The corn bread had no tooth to it. It was all corn flour and seemingly no cornmeal. The customer service was lacking from the door people who were making it up as they went. For a table of Four we were given one set of utensils and had to ask for napkins. It's a BBQ place you have to stock the tables. I have lived in the south and have been to BBQ places all over the country. I do understand the difference between competition teams and what it takes to serve in mass at a restaurant, but Chicago has much better options where they pay attention to detail and the customer experience. I went there expecting the advertised award winning BBQ but left disappointed. We will not be back.

    (1)

  • Chris D.

    I have eaten at this restaurant hundreds of times. Literally. If I'm anywhere near Westmont, I'm there. The staff is always courteous and professional, and the food is superb. And I eat bbq everywhere. Name a bbq joint in Chicagoland, and I'ave had there food. I was going here when they were on North Ave. in Glendale Heights which was probably 12 years ago or something. The food is delicious and it's consistent, too. Even when you go there at lunch rush, they get your food out in a timely fashion always, which is important to me b/c I am always on the go. I'm getting hungry typing this. Gotta run. :) Keep up the good work, Uncle bubs!

    (5)

  • Karen M.

    I've said it before -- people sure are picky about their BBQ. When someone says a barbeque place isn't "authentic," what do they mean by that? I think all it means is that place doesn't happen to serve the type of barbeque that you've learned to like. There's so many regional variations on the meat and sauce - Memphis-style, Carolina-style, Kansas City-style, Texas-style - that you can pretty much take your pick. Uncle Bub's is probably closest to Kansas City-style BBQ in that they slow-smoke a variety of meats with a dry rub seasoning, with sauce served on the table. Is it authentic? Who knows, unless you've actually eaten BBQ in Kansas City? Is it good? If you define good BBQ as being moist and falling-off-the-bone-tender yet still flavorful, then hell yes, it's good! The barbeque place right by my house is decent enough, but if Uncle Bub's opened up next door to it, it would be no contest! I've only had the pulled pork here, but it was so good that I'm dying to go back and try some of their other smoked meats. Uncle Bub's BBQ sauce tastes like it uses a combination of vinegar and ketchup for its base, so that probably makes it closest to the Carolina-style sauce, if we have to put a label on it. All I know is I liked it, and others obviously do too, since their sauce has won first place at the Naperville Rib Fest and the Nuggets BBQ cook-off in Nevada. The sides are just OK - I had the corn bread and baked beans. Definitely try the pumpkin bread pudding with brown sugar butter sauce for dessert! The décor is very casual and "countrified" - wooden picnic tables with plastic gingham tablecloths and rolls of brown paper towels for napkins. The ordering system is kind of confusing - first they told me to wait after I'd ordered, then someone handed us a number and said they'd bring our order to our table. Having someone to explain the system would have been nice. I'll definitely visit this place again when I'm in the area!

    (3)

  • Doug P.

    Great BBQ, love the ribs and Broasted chicken. Their best side dish is the Brunswick Stew, it is a meal in itself.

    (5)

  • Clarissa C.

    I just don't understand with all the bad reviews bubs can't make their food better, I agree with all these two star review. We stopped eating here many years ago.

    (1)

  • Chris W.

    When it comes to customer service and good food Uncle Bub's can't be beat. I'm a fairly new customer and have only tried a couple of items off the menu but I am very impressed with the quality of the food including the roasted chicken and the Brunswick stew. The amazing part that I am just so impressed with was the way the owner, Mark handled a problem that I had on a carry out order. there were a couple items that were switched by mistake and it kind of screwed things up as far as dinner went at my home about 7 miles north of Uncle Bub's. when I called to notify them of the problem, they offered to send somebody directly to my house to replace the items that were incorrect and also offer a substantial gift certificate on a future purchase. most places that I deal with don't go very far out of their way to fix something that is screwed up and really take care of their customer the way market. I'm very impressed with the way Mark handled the problem and I will be a long time customer of Uncle Bub's.

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    Ordered over $40 dollars worth of items from the window as one single, stand alone person. Took them 10 minutes to realize I intended this to be a to-go order, then proceeded to make me feel bad about it AND walk back to the window to make fun of me to coworkers... Whoa. Hey. I can see you. HUGE pet peeve of mine. I realized after leaving that they have a small side door for carry out orders, so I caused my own confusion, but there's no need to be rude... Ick. Also, $47 dollars for two meals and an appetizer is INTENSE for BBQ. At Q in Naperville, you can get that for much less, and a myriad of fun sauces, and it's to die for. Uncle Bub's has just one sauce but it is really, really good. The fries were super soggy (takeout order, so they may be really good in house) and the fried Mac and cheese I got was a tiny portion and very flavorless - I think a different reviewer said it best when he noted that the fried breading on the outside shouldn't have more flavor than the Mac and cheese inside - but it did. The rib tips we got to share were a huge order and incredibly delicious. We each got sliced brisket in our meals, and it was dry and tough, definitely required a lot of extra sauce to enjoy it. My fiancé enjoyed his baked beans, but we both would skip this place again unless we were in the area and craving BBQ.

    (3)

  • Lynse B.

    We've ordered from here three times and it's our new go to BBQ place. The baby back ribs are great and the sauce is solid.

    (4)

  • Jack T.

    I come to Uncle Bub's every year when I'm in town and have always had a delicious burger for a reasonable price. Sad to say, this year is different:( The burger price has gone up 30%, which is probably the norm, BUT the food has also gone downhill 50% or more. I ordered the bacon burger this time (bacon cooked when? Yesterday, last week?). It comes with 2 side orders, none of which have ever blown my hair back, but after tasting the bbq? baked beans and green beans, I'd like to ask them not only which store they bought the canned items at, but also which -generic- brand they bought so i know not to ever buy them again, even by accident. Talk about crap with a capital "C"! The green beans were squeaky on my teeth (signature of canned garbage) and the bbq? beans were over-sweet, not even as good as Bush's Original, which I would have preferred, actually. I have to ask what kind of BBQ joint doesn't even take pride in their sides enough to at least buy something with flavor if they're not going to bother with coming up with their own signature, "bring back the fans", home-made side orders. I mean, this IS a BBQ restaurant, no? Brisket sandwich was a good $10 for -maybe- 5oz. of meat (enough to fill a 10 year old, so bring your kids!). Unappealing, I'm afraid, since they rely on nothing BUT the meat and bread to present this sandwich. Waste of money. Lunch bill for 2 people was $24 worth of nothing special. Maybe this place should be called Uncle Schlub's now, sad.

    (1)

  • John D.

    There's plenty of good BBQ places in the area. As it relates to the western burbs, Uncle Bub's is hard to top. I've been eating here since 1998, although there was a period when I was unable to go there. However, I've made my way back a couple times of recent and here are two key improvements: 1. RIP TIPS!!!!!! They are now on the menu. I gave them a try & was VERY satisfied. If rip tips are your thing, you're safe ordering them here. They do serve them dry so you can take their house sauce or add your own should you decide to do so. So many places can't do them properly 2. Smoked Prime Rib is a once in a while special. When I got mine recent, it was outstanding. No bone and around 12 oz.. Mashed potatoes & gravy and green beans went well with it. Too bad it's not a weekly special although I probably wouldn't be able to eat it weekly. Like the whole hog on Thursdays, the Prime Rib also sells out when it's on the menu. It's fit for a King (or Queen for that matter)!!!

    (5)

  • Samantha R.

    Nachos are great. I haven't found much else on the menu I like. It's a typical BBQ joint, and everyone likes their BBQ a different way, I understand that Uncle Bubs is not my way. So generally I just get the Nachos. Usually always find multiple bay leaves left in the chili on the nachos. eat around them and you'll be okay. the cashiers are nice, the specials are good, but the food is just okay. also, they have green river. that's pretty cool.

    (3)

  • Art A.

    We found this place during a visit to Darien, I was happy to say you can smell the BBQ smoke walking in which gives you the sense that your at the real deal. I was with family and was very happy with the food, the ribs were smokey and meaty the BBQ sauce was awesome they had BBQ sauce bottles at your table spicy or regular so you can enjoy as much as you like. If your a beer drinker they have plenty they even have wine... If you stop in be sure to try the Burnt-Ends they are delicious. The place was clean had plenty of parking the staff was nice.

    (4)

  • Dave H.

    Could be better. Dry chewy brisket lots of fat 50% meat 50% . The corn bread is there version of corn bread (not good). The french fries tastes like burnt oil! This place could be good but I will never experience that. Not going back.

    (1)

  • Andrew H.

    What isn't great about Bubs? I haven't found it yet! Definitely my favorite BBQ place, which I selected to cater for our wedding rehearsal dinner last year. I was first introduced to this deliciousness several years ago by my brother in law at their rehearsal party. The pulled pork and chicken are our favorites here but I have had several other items including specials that were just as good! Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Michele V.

    Sorry, Ive heard a lot of good reviews about this place, but I went Sunday with my family to celebrate my bday and I was extremely disappointed. IFirst, we walked in a door into an empty dining room and didnt see any staff. We walked back outside and saw a sign that said if its ur first time here, come in the side door and tell us its ur first time here. We did that and the three staff members looked at us like we were crazy. The girl told us to come around and order. I was expecting a sit down and be served restaurant, so I was disappointed and ready to walk out, but my kids were starving. I asked to sit and look at menus since we had no clue what they had there. My bill was $77 for 5 meals, which I was shocked about, and even more surprised with the poor, nonchalant service and staff. The place had no more than 10 people in there and staff sitting around everywhere doing nothing but talking. The staff was not rude, but not personable or very friendly either. After 40 minutes, we got our food, and we were not impressed; small portions, soup that looked dried up with no broth, salad with soggy orange pieces that looked old, baked beans that were so sweet that my kids couldn't even eat them. The best thing were the ribs, half chicken, mashed potatoes, and fried chicken legs. The sides were disappointing and small portions. This place was a waste of money, and I had to go home and cook for my family, because the food was not satisfying or filling. My husband said the rib sauce was too sweet and he only ate two ribs. This was a very disappointing bday dinner. I will not recommend.

    (1)

  • Carol K.

    Uncle Bub's. The name connotes pretty much what you are going to find here. Simple food, simple place. While the ribs and the broasted chicken are good, the sides are just okay. Maybe it's the fact that they come in Styrofoam cups even if you eat in that bugs me . . .or maybe it's that the green beans look (and taste) like they just came out of the can but I've had all the sides and best is the potato salad. If you eat in- you are greeted at the door by someone who asks if you have ever been there before, handed a number and led to a table while being explained to how it works. The booths are simple wood (think a step above a picnic table) covered with a cheery gingham table cloth with a roll of brown paper towels to serve as napkins. Once you know where your table is, you leave it to go up to the counter to place your food order. You get your drinks but then are directed to go back to your table to sit and someone brings your food out. The food comes up pretty quickly depending on how busy it is. White plastic plates with the entree surrounded by those previously mentioned Styrofoam cups with your sides. Eh. The whole presentation could be better but I guess it is what it is. A full slab of ribs is about $20 and half a chicken will run you about $10. The ribs are pit smoked, very tender and come with a couple of different sauces to jazz them up. The spicy sauce has just the right amount of bite. My friend had the pulled pork and the beef brisket and I've nibbled at those and they are quite good. Looking for a challenge? Uncle Bub's has one for you. They have a 6 pound sandwich made up of all of their meats (pulled pork, hotlink sausage, smoked ham, pulled chicken, beef brisket and smoked bologna, They put it on a kaiser roll and top it all with cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. Served with fries, and two mac and cheese balls if you can eat it all (including the sides) in 45 minutes- the sandwich is free and you get a t-shirt and your pic on the "wall of fame". And if you don't? The price is $32! Now that's a sandwich!! If you are hankering for some BBQ out in the "burbs", Uncle Bub's could be just the place for you!

    (3)

  • Carmella P.

    Hey, Stuart! Came to check out the prime rib on a bad day during the polar vortex. Your kitchen was short-handed, wait staff needed roller skates to keep up, and still my friend and I had the best time along with some great food. Will definitely be in to sample the ribs next AND book my small in-house Christmas party in plenty of time before the holidays. Bub Love to all......

    (5)

  • Michele S.

    Not a great experience here. We walked in, and a super hyper young lady approached us speaking a mile a minute muttering something like "...because it gets busy in here on Saturdays". I had no idea what she was talking about. She showed us a table, and put a "reserved" sign on it, and then told us to order at the front. So we did. I got the 2 meat plate with rib tips and pulled pork. When we got back to the table, I realized that it was filthy, and the BBQ sauce was empty. I grabbed some sauce off of another table, but couldn't find anyone to wipe down the table, so I did it myself. Regarding the food, I liked the pulled pork, but the rib tips were absolutely disgusting. I like my BBQ a little charred, but these rib tips were burned beyond recognition. The green beans tasted like can, so those were gross too. The cornbread was pretty average. Not the best BBQ I've had by a long shot.

    (2)

  • Emily T.

    We worked with Uncle Bub's Catering for our June 2015 Wedding. My husband and I were so pleased with our wedding day because of the hard work and efforts of Bub's staff members. Mark and Marie, who coordinate many aspects of the day, were so kind and helpful. We were on a budget, and they did their very best to ensure that our wedding budget was kept in check. Also, Uncle Bub's worked with us to help make sure every detail was in place from start of our cocktail hour all the way through our reception. Marie is a fantastic event coordinator and planner; she is organized, attentive, helpful, and enthusiastic. We felt very secure on our wedding day knowing that we need not worry about any minor details. On top of amazing catering logistics, Uncle Bub's delivered on its quality BBQ for our wedding. We chose to do a buffet with Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Salad, and other items. The pulled pork was delicious with great buns; I was also akin to the delicious potato bread rolls. I highly recommend you eat these and then sneak some to take home! :-) Our guests said they loved the food! The food was prepared and served well. Jerry, the captain, was attentive to us and made sure we were happy with the entire night. The staff was excellent, and we can't say one negative aspect of the night! The entire experience of planning our wedding was wonderful because of the tireless efforts of Uncle Bub's. We cannot say thank you enough! They truly did a fabulous job, and we HIGHLY recommend them. Go for unique food at your wedding and choose Bub's because they are amazing.

    (5)

  • Kara Z.

    After moving away a year ago, Uncle Bub's wins a place on my list as the lunch place my husband misses the most!

    (5)

  • Lori G.

    We just had you cater a birthday party and we received so many compliments on the food! Everyone loved it and asked where we catered it from. There was not one person that was dissatisfied. I would use you again!

    (5)

  • LOIS B.

    Just not working. I am not in the restaurant business but I would think hot food is served hot and cold food cold. Seems logical. Not here. What I did like is that there are 3 doors you pass through to get into the restaurant. I like that, no one gets blasted by frigid air on a cold winter's day. There are markings on the floor to direct you to place you order and then find a seat. There are daily specials. Now the reality. We ordered 2 pulled pork sandwiches and one beef stew special, served on noodles. The stew was very thin, likened to Lipton soup by the person who had ordered it. She took most of it home. She did like the corn bread. I found the pulled pork was not served hot and there was just too much bun for the amount of meat placed on it causing it to taste dry. I did add BBQ sauce, didn't help much. The other person who had ordered the pulled pork tried to eat the meat, but couldn't even do that. She tried 1 French fry, and passed on the cole slaw. She ended up just wrapping the meal in the paper that it is served on and had nothing to eat. The 2 fried mac and cheese balls that I had were the best part of these 3 meals, but again, I thought they would be hot. This was a big fail. In reviewing the other reviews, it appears that this is a hit or miss type of place. BIG MISS today. However, if you are so inclined, try it for yourself, you may get lucky.

    (2)

  • Reina S.

    Uncle Bub's is the best! Him and all his staff were AMAZING at our wedding. They really went up and beyond the call of duty...including reasonable prices and great recommendations for other good vendors. Thanks to his recommendation we saved a small fortune on liquor for the reception. I plan to use him again for my baby shower coming up. Also, don't let the name fool you! We had a very nice reception and Bub's was able to make the presentation very elegant. I had reservations about BBQ for a wedding but everyone is STILL saying that it's the best wedding food they have ever tasted! You can trust the owner to give you the best price and best service possible. We often go back to eat at the restaurant when we're in town. I can't rate him high enough!

    (5)

  • Cynthia R.

    I mean no disrespect to all the Yelpers who love this place, however, I'm not sure how the heck they have 3.5 stars overall! Grant it, it's not in Chicago, where there is some world class bbq, but it's close enough that the q should be better. We went with a group of 8 peeps and no one was impressed. The chicken was relatively flavorless. The brisket was good, but very dry. Pulled pork was ok, kinda meh. The ribs....bad. They were dry and meatless. I'm sad to post a negative review for this place because I really wanted to like it! And by the way, don't bother getting the mac and cheese balls...that is, unless you like fake tasting Kraft mac and cheese. If that's the case, you're gonna LOVE IT! The green beans, again, totally flavorless. On a better note, the hubs got the pecan crusted catfish. He thought it was A Ok. Not spectacular, but certainly not bad. I think someone thought the cornbread was decent, but others, not so much. And the bbq sauce....can anyone tell me what the difference is between the mild and spicy?? I couldn't tell one bit. I kept using different bottles on the tables to see if there was something wrong with me....well, that is definitely questionable, but not the point. Ha! I still could not distinguish between the two bbq sauces.

    (2)

  • Jason S.

    This place used to be a go-to joint for me and still is. The prices were cheap and the food was excellent. The manager was on the ball and the staff was good. A total five star place. Then they started winning the Naperville Ribfest and then they moved all of their prices up and reduced their portions. Food was the same - excellent; but they started getting a little greedy. I'll be honest, I still go there and speak very highly of it; but you have to realize, I was on board with these guys back when they were just a little hole-in-the-wall place across the street from Holy Trinity.

    (4)

  • Luana F.

    Worst place ever they should call it"Uncle bub's road kill" Please do not stop here unless your car breaks down. Worst bbq ribs in Illinois inmates at a jail would throw the food back at the guard, tastes like a rubber hose. Chicken tasted like a hard boiled eggs. We came for a business meeting and we didn't talk about the meeting but how horrible the food was. corn is blan and potatoes are from instant out the box Thumbs down uncles bub's road kill" Please do not not best bbq ribs taste like a farm. brisket Taste like rubber Checks tast like hard boiled eggs We came for a busses meeting and we didn't talk about the meeting but how horrible Thumbs down!!!!!

    (1)

  • Lindsay C.

    Amazing customer service, delicious food (the Mac Momma was out of this world!), and unlimited fountain drinks. Plus table service and a clean restaurant. Definitely will return.

    (5)

  • Nathan S.

    Great BBQ! Walking up, you can smell the hickory smoke emanating from the Southern Pride smokers inside. This makes me go from hungry for lunch to a crazed man who needs a BBQ fix. The building is great, you feel like you are outside with shacks around you. The staff was some of the best I have had the pleasure to order from. They instantly knew that we were new to Uncle Bub's and were quick to answer any of our goofy questions such as "why kind of smoker do you guys use?". The atmosphere and vibe you get here is very welcoming and fun. It makes you comfortable, wanting to kick back and stay for the entire day. The food is amazing, but the first place trophies from competitions around the US can explain that better than I can. They have tons of them scattered about the building. I would suggest you try a little.. or alot.. of everything on the menu, i really enjoyed the fried mac and cheese as a side though.

    (5)

  • Allison T.

    My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. I ordered half a slab with potato salad and baked beans. He had the 2 meat platter (pulled pork and chicken) with potato salad and fried mac and cheese. I enjoyed the ribs! They had a great crunch on the skin but a little on the dry side. I thought both the pulled pork and chicken were tender. The fried mac and cheese bites were our favorite side. We'll definitely be back when the BBQ craving rolls around. Good food and service!

    (4)

  • Fast Eddie F.

    I can't believe I haven't been here before! Really really great BBQ. Split the belly buster, wings and steak tips for a client lunch the other day. Everyone raved. If you're in this neighborhood, DO it!

    (4)

  • Dan B.

    Uncle Bub's is one of those places I could have sworn I've reviewed before. I've been here quite a few times in the past decade or so. You might be asking, what is Uncle Bub's? Well, Uncle Bub's is a barbeque joint in an old wooden building in downtown Westmont off of Cass avenue just a little bit South of the train tracks. Immediately noticeable with a cartoon pig on the sign Uncle Bubs is well known to almost everyone who has passed down Cass avenue in the last decade or so. Many years ago I stopped in the first time and have been back well over a dozen times since. Uncle Bub's is an old wooden building and as soon as you pull up you'll smell the food coming from within. Once you enter the building it's really more like an old house with a front door and then several halls where the seating is located with an order counter hiding in the Southwest corner. I'll go over the good and the bad with Uncle Bub's and allow you to decide for yourself whether it's worth stopping here. We'll start with the positives. Uncle Bub's has some pretty excellent sides, the fried mac and cheese balls are one of my favorites. Originally you got one huge ball of fried mac and cheese, now it comes in several smaller fried balls. The BBQ sauces at the table are tasty. They have Green River in their soda fountain, compared to some other local BBQ places they have adequate parking and quite a few places to sit. And their food can be excellent with a nice smokey flavor. Now let's go on to the down sides of Uncle Bubs, first off the consistency. I've had chicken, pulled pork and many other things here. Sometimes there's a great smokey flavor grilled into the food, but more often than not it's lacking. Sure, you can cover it up with BBQ sauce and have that overpower the flavor, but then you're missing something. It seems like sometimes stuff is left to smoke a lot longer than others.While there's lots of seats, they can be uncomfortable to sit in with wooden hard booths. This isn't a problem for a short time, but I've had orders take a while and it's just not a place you want to be spending 40 minutes sitting at. This eatery with a cartoonish pig for a mascot is a place you can go hog wild with excellent appetizers and competent barbeque. When busy, the long wait can turn your visit into a bit of a boar and the due to the hard booths it's not a comfortable place to wallow around and wait. However, this shouldn't HAM-per you from visiting. My feelings on Uncle Bub's are mixed and I don't mean to swine about the place. It's always clean, well maintained and never a pig-pen like other restaurants in the area. The quality appetizers will make you squeal and that's no hogwash. It's a good place to stop whether you're a dude or a babe, the prices are reasonable so whether you're rich or pork you should be able to afford the food here without breaking your piggy bank. So I'll give Uncle Bub's three stars, it's snout the best BBQ joint in the area, but it's worth visiting. Oink you very much for reading.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    I recently made it in for their 17th anniversary specials and I have had their food since at several BBQ events this past summer. (First place Rib Fest Chicago, while being filmed for Anthony Anderson's Food Network show, Eating America.) The hiccup from 2011 is certainly forgiven and they certainly can feed the masses. I'll need to give their ribs a try in house soon, as everyone deserves a second chance. I never did hear anything more from Stuart?

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    Best family owned BBQ biz around! Mark and Carri are a great couple making some great BBQ! I come in and get their Sandwich of the Month and I can't rave enough about how delish all the menu items I've had! If you're looking for great BBQ in a laid-back, cozy atmosphere, Uncle Bub's is your place! :)

    (5)

  • Kristin M.

    I don't know, maybe I've just been spoiled from going to BBQ places like Hog Wild and Chuck's, but this place just couldn't compare. I ordered pulled pork with "homemade" mashed potatoes and gravy. The pulled pork was ok but not any better then what I make at home in my crock pot. As for the homemade mashed potatoes you could tell they were made from a potato flake powder. I could of overlooked all of that but the service was a disaster. I was there with my boyfriend and another couple. Our food came out while we waited about ten more minutes for the other couple's. We didn't eat until their food came out (not wanting to be rude) and by the time their food showed up ours was cold. Bummer.

    (2)

  • Dave Y.

    We hold bbq places to a standard set by a resturaunt, South Moon Bbq, which is very high. We were not disappointed here. The selection is excellent, if not somewhat confusing. My wife had the pulled pork, I had the hot links and we split a order of burnt ends. All were excellent, including the sides and cornbread, the later the only think lacking in the aforementioned place. While this is quite a bit from our house, we now have another bbq place to choose from and will be back.

    (5)

  • Beth O.

    Drove almost an hour just to go there because it used to be my favorite BBQ place. It was a disaster. The onion rings were raw and still had gooey batter inside. The brisket was cold and not at all tender. I had to send it back, which I rarely have done anywhere! I felt bad cause I brought family there from far away. Something has changed here!!!

    (1)

  • Diana N.

    This is the only barbecue restaurant I will ever recommend. The food is delicious and not fatty. The side dish of fried macaroni is so very good. The prices are better than others and they don't mind if you ask for extra sauce. They are very nice and that's becoming hard to find lately. I also love that they have Green River soda. Skip all those other barbecue restaurants because this is where you want to be.

    (5)

  • Jillian H.

    My hubby loves BBQ and we've tried our fair share. So off we went to give Uncle Bub's a try. We had several sides along with the brisket. We almost always order pulled pork but decided to give the brisket a try. The brisket was okay but we both felt it lacked some seasoning and could have been tenderer. The bbq beans were nothing special and the mac and cheese needed to be more cheesy and creamier. I know everyone has their own criteria of what is good BBQ but there are definitely better BBQ joints in the suburbs.

    (2)

  • mei s.

    We wanted to give this place a try after having not been in a bit. We ordered the baby back ribs, St. Louis ribs and rib tips. We had a sample of the burnt ends which was really good. The ribs were fine. The cornbread was dry, the mashed potatoes were good, the beans were decent and the broasted potatoes were also very dry. The friendly service was a nice welcome. I would definitely order the burnt ends next time. They were very moist.

    (3)

  • Layda C.

    Ribs, burnt ends, and pulled pork were tasty. Coleslaw and corn a bit bland for my taste. Service was friendly and eager to please. Manager/owner seemed genuinely interested in customers. Order and get your own soda area is a bit crowded. Solid local place.

    (3)

  • Melissa R.

    The nicest thing I can say about this place is over priced garbage!!! I've been a few times and have been less than impressed every time! The brisket was tough and dry, brisket should fall apart and melt in your mouth. For $13 I expect more than 6 small cubes on an oversized bun. The bbq sauce was lame with limited options. You want good bbq? Drive a few extra miles and hit up Qbbq in Lagrange. Worth the money and offer a good selection all of witch is tastey! The best bbq in the area however is in naperville. sharkos is OUTSTANDING!! Maybe uncle bubs could take a few notes!

    (1)

  • Larry D.

    On friday June 5,I decided to pick up food instead of eating inside.What a mistake!!! I ordered the nacho plate and I received about 40% less pork than if I ate inside.I also ordered a corn dog with french fries.The corn dog was good BUT the french fries were horrible! About half the fries were rock solid,probably sitting under a heat lamp for a long time.To top off this, there was only a small handful of fries.Let me point out, I picked up my horrible order at 11:20AM.The lunch crowd had'nt arrived yet.I'm still a big fan of Uncle Bubs,BUT I will never ever order a take out again!!!!!!!!!! PS I ordered a drink and I did not received it.But I WAS CHARGED!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Megan K.

    Awesome pulled pork- not so great brisket. Mac and cheese balls are a MUST! will be back just for those. The service is quick, counter ordering and quick table delivery. Not the best BBQ around but will do when your craving it.

    (3)

  • Stuart C.

    While I usually get Uncle Bub's to go (great for when friends are coming over and having time to cook just isn't in the cards) and have to say that their food is always top notch. There is a lot of BBQ available in the Chicagoland area and Uncle Bub's always is near the top of my list to suggest. The way they cook their meat, the love they pour into their BBQ. It all shines through! The interior is very roadhouse inspired and is great to go with friends or family. Plenty of room means there's usually easy seating to be had unless they are running a special (when they do run them - look out! There's going to be a line.)

    (5)

  • Rich P.

    I've been here to eat lunch before and had catering for a company function and I remember it being a lot better than it seems to be now. Just had lunch this week with some clients and had the brisket dinner with baked beans and green beans for my sides. Plenty of brisket with the meal no doubt, but as a huge brisket fan, I can tell you this was likely the least enjoyable brisket that I've ever had. It seemed way over cooked and very dry. It was actually pretty flavorless and I doused it in spicy BBQ sauce to liven it up. That didn't help as the BBQ sauce was not spicy and was also pretty flavorless. The baked beans were passable, nothing extraordinary, and the green beans were.......green beans. Corn bread was fine but if I go back I'll definitely be trying something else.

    (2)

  • Jim B.

    This had to be the worst bbq I have ever had. I had the 2 meat dinner with brisket and ribs. I also ordered burnt tips. Everything was so dry I think I would have rather eaten shoe leather. The coleslaw was bland and the cornbread was flavorless. The fried mac and cheese was ok but everything else was nearly inedible. I don't know how this place has ever won an award. I rarely post reviews like this but this place earned it.

    (1)

  • Joe S.

    8/2/14. I have eatin here before and has always been good-vg. After two bad BBQ experiences I needed a bbq boost and was not disappointed. Full slab of ribs, cobett-o-corn and mashed pots.... Ribs-Excellent, just enough tang, did not overwhelm the meat Corn- sorry on this. forzen cobette? We are in the middle of a great corn season people!!! (ate it anyway, love corn) How about serving FRESH corn for a few months out of the year? Mashed pots- nothing great but just ok, prefer scalloped pots The ribs made up for the negatives. There were no leftovers and my plate was clean. I'll be baack.

    (4)

  • Lorie M.

    GREAT FOOD! Ordered brisket & herb roasted chicken for 15 people to go. Everyone loved the brisket. And the herb roasted chicken was fantastic. I am still craving it. When I placed my order they helped me come up with just the right amount of food for 15. I had enough food for a meal for 2 left so they were right on target with their estimates of how much to boy. There was a little confusion with the order when I picked it up but the manager took it as an opportunity to make a bad situation good. He went above & beyond to satisfy me & make everything right. I left a happy camper. I will definitely order from them again, this time with extras to freeze & use later.

    (5)

  • Jacob J.

    For the longest time I had only ever enjoyed Uncle Bub's BBQ at Chicago festivals and some random concerts held in the city close to that park off Lake street. Every time I looked forward to having Bub's BBQ and it was always a treat. Then one day the possibility of having lunch here presented itself while on the way to Aurora for some outlet shopping. My dreams of a five star barbeque meal were shattered. I'll refrain from the play by play. We ordered a bit of everything. Really. Four dined and shared everything together. Everything was pretty average, as good as stuff purchased from your corner char house. I was bummed. I also thought for an afternoon meal, an afternoon with steady business, the table should not have been so sticky. But this observation has more to do with how or what they use to clean off tables. With a family, the place can be a fun time and a point of interest for photos sake. But if seeking serious barbeque, I have to admit you'll have to keep looking. Or as I shared earlier, seek them out at festivals. It's where their A game is presented.

    (3)

  • Kevin R.

    Ok my father lives down the street from here and I figured I would give it a try for the second time. I had the rib dinner this time with a side of mashed potatoes and fried Mac n cheese. The ribs where over cooked and dry with little taste. and the cheese balls were also hard and dry. I wanted to love this place but just keeps letting me down.

    (1)

  • Brandon H.

    A friend of mine had the ribs a few years back and said they were good so a group of four of us decided to give it a try. Our food wasnt hot when it arrived, it warm at best. I feel like a good judge at a bbq place is how the brisket is so i ordered that. The brisket was lean but it was also tuff. I also feel that if a meat is smoked good you should see a nice deep pink/purple smoke ring which gives it a great smoked flavor that you dont even need to put sauce on. However, both mine and my friends briskets lacked this. It tasted like a beef roast that you cooked in the oven then sliced and poured on some sauce. Also their mashed potatoes tasted like boxed potatoes. No restaurant should serve boxed potatoes in my opinion. Overall very disappointed and doubt well go back seeing that there are much better bbq places nearby.

    (2)

  • Dale L.

    I had lunch at Uncle Bub's with my family yesterday afternoon at about 1pm on a wet November Saturday. The restaurant has a reputation for outstanding BBQ, so I stopped in to see what the hype is all about. If this is award winning BBQ, I'm afraid the judges had less than enough experience to derermine that conclusion. I ordered the BBQ'ed half chicken which was served as if it was cooked the night before and the BBQ sauce did not look any fresher or tastier. The table had two dispensers of Mild and Spicy BBQ sauce, but neither made the chicken any better. The sauce that was cooked on the chicken was almost hard laminated on the meat. One of my sides was the fried Mac and Cheese, which were two 1 1/2" balls that looked like fritters but were ok at best. But only two? Com'on? The other side was mashed potato's which were just ok. My wife and one son had the bacon burger which also were ok at best. The real disapointment was what my youngest teenage son ordered, the bowl of chili which tasted bland and and needed all the BBQ sauce it could take to make it have a appetizing flavor. It was far from good. I took my family to the restaurant really wanting to enjoy a good meal, from what was said to be a great restaurant. I left there pretty disapointed and hope that this wouldn't be what others think is a great meal. It's not. On the bright side the wait staff is friendly and service is good. But that's just a small part of what makes a restaurant good. What's on the end of the fork is what makes me want to come back for more. This place didn't satisfy that need for me or my family.

    (2)

  • Emily M.

    Delicious ribs, awesome prices! Was able to share their sampler plate, bowl of chili, and be satisfied. Their pulled pork is mouthwatering, ribs and rib tips equally delicious. Love how you can order and they bring you the food afterwards. Kids menu has a fabulous selection.

    (5)

  • Erika C.

    Oh my god this was baaaaad. I have had their catering before and it was good, what the hell happened here? The pulled pork was boney very boney, 3 or 4 bones in 1 sandwich. The sides were inedible, sincerely inedible. The vegetables were almost a liquid they were so over cooked. Even the ice tea was questionable. Skip this place.

    (1)

  • Alex K.

    This is a great place that I've been coming to for years. The 2 meat dinner is a great deal. Highly recommend

    (4)

  • J C.

    The food is mediocre at best. Often room temperature or cooked quite sometime before you have ever arrived or ordered. Soggy fries, too much sauce on ribs and pulled meats. There are better options for lunch, dinner, and take out.

    (2)

  • Gary O.

    Let me start by saying that the quality of the food at Uncle Bub's is great. My wife and I tried a few items at Uncle Bub's. We both thought that the brisket and pulled pork were delicious. We also enjoyed the side orders with our meal that we selected. Our biggest complaint was with the portion size of the meat that you're given on a sandwich. This is not your generous Uncle! I don't live too close to Uncle Bub's so I can't say that I'd go out of my way to visit this uncle.

    (3)

  • Dino D.

    When you are hungry this is the best place to come. Tonights' Special. .. Full Slab St. Louis style Dry, sauce on the side (1\2 for lunch tomorrow ) & 2 sides all for $19.95

    (5)

  • Kat D.

    Discovered Uncle Bubs at the famous Naperville Ribfest a couple years ago. I frequent here from time to time. Good old fashion BBQ! My TOP 5 recommendations: 1. PULLED PORK NACHOS - oh boy, need I say more? An appetizer fit for a mass feeding. It has a layer of crispy crunchy tortilla chippies, with a generous heaping of their slow roasted pulled pork, topped with refried beans and jalapeños and drenched with cheese. Not the gooey cheese but like the dipping stuff. Liquid gold! 2. BURNT ENDS -perfectly charred and super moist. Topped with a bit of their BBQ sauce. Order this as a sandwich or on it's own. It won't disappoint. 3. CHICKEN WINGS -deep fried paradise. Their wings are spot on. Cooked crisped on the outside but then you bite into them and the meat is moist and tender. Probably the BEST wings I've had ever. 4. BRISKET - it just melts in your mouth. You don't even spend time chewing it up. It's that good. 5. DEEP FRIED MAC AND CHEESE- it's not an entree but it certainly is one of the reasons I love Uncle Bubs. Breaded mac and cheese deep fried and served hot to you so when you bite into it, it just pops with good flavor and hot cheese....hawt. I can't write about this place anymore because it just makes my mouth water. Come check out this place. They cater too!!! Great for summer parties or just parties in general!

    (4)

  • Brien S.

    Solid BBQ. Counter service but attentive at the table. Unlimited fountain drinks. Reasonably fast. Good deserts.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
  • Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    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 : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

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