ZipPicks Awards
Best BBQ in Beverly & Morgan Park
Master Critic Review
Sanders BBQ Supply Co.
8.4
South Side–meets–Texas-style smoke with a menu that’s built around peppery brisket, rib tips, and richer cuts that keep their texture through the takeout line. The best use case is a focused order—one flagship meat, one sleeper cut, and two sides—so the smoke and seasoning stay the headline, not the sauce.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked brisket, Smoked oxtails, Peach tea-smoked chicken wings
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 7.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: South Side hospitality with Texas-informed smoke and standout cuts beyond brisket.
Who should go: BBQ hunters who care about smoke and texture
When to visit: Weekday early afternoon to beat the lines
What to order: Brisket, oxtails, peach tea wings
Insider tip: Order one premium cut and one sleeper cut, then split sides.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Mostly street parking in Beverly; usually manageable on surrounding blocks, but it tightens up during peak weekend dinner hours. Plan a short walk if you arrive right at the rush.
Dress code: Casual BBQ-friendly—jeans and sneakers are totally fine. Wear something you don’t mind smelling like smoke after.
Noise level: Moderate - lively counter energy and music, but you can still hold a conversation without shouting.
Weekend wait: 30-60 min at peak times (especially if you’re ordering multiple meats and popular cuts are running low).
Weekday lunch: 5-15 min typical, with the smoothest pacing in the early afternoon.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited - sides can work as a small meal, but it’s a meat-forward menu first.
Vegan options: Very limited - best option is a sides-only order, and you should confirm ingredients if you’re strict vegan.
Gluten-free options: Possible but not guaranteed - many BBQ meats can be naturally gluten-free, but sauces/sides may vary. Ask about sauce ingredients and cross-contact if you’re sensitive.
Best For
Better for: Peppery, smoke-forward meats that hold their texture through takeout—especially when you build a focused tray (one flagship meat like brisket, one richer sleeper cut like oxtails, plus two sides). It’s a “meat integrity first” BBQ stop rather than a sauce-driven one.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a long, sit-down BBQ hang with a quieter room, or you need strong vegan/vegetarian options. Also skip if you’re looking for sweet, heavily sauced BBQ as the main style—this place shines most when the smoke and seasoning are the headline.