City Barbeque

Sampler. 3 ribs were tender with a nice Smokey taste, but meat was sparse and too fatty. Pork loin was very long, stringy, dry. Optional sauce side tasted like it came from a can. Bread was tasteless. Cole slaw was bland like the whole meal. Cost; $17 before tax. Back to Chipotle pork burrito bowl for me.

I’ve been around, I’ve eaten some ribs in all the rib places; Memphis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and my fair share of BBQ competitions. I’m here to say that the ribs at City Barbecue in Park Ridge were Outstanding and definitely created by a pit BOSS. These ribs tasted great, nice rub; not to much brown sugar, seasonings worked well together. The smoke was perfect; not overpowering; present with a great aftertaste. Mix that with the rub and it’s was a winner, a mean blue ribbon and a huge trophy. The Beans, very good; again not over-sugared; I tasted some brown sugar but didn’t taste any molasses, they had good color, consistency, and flavor, a perfect amount of brisket in them; and not fatty scraps either, nice tasty pieces of good meat. Fresh cut fries: on time! I ordered some cheese for the fries and I love they take the time to provide the same type quality on the things down menu as the headliners. This wasn’t some nacho cheese out of a bag; someone worked on that recipe, wh

Their brisket sandwiches are outstanding. The meat is very moist unlike other bbq restaurants that I've tried. Only 1 of the 2 sandwiches was prepared the way we ordered it. Try it on Texas toast for a change up. Their fries were popping hot also, yum! Parking: Parking is available in rear of building