Elmer's BBQ

"Looooove walking into this quintessential bluesy BBQ joint! The smell will drive you insane. Had BBQ beef sandwich and coleslaw, simple yet addictive. I've had a lot of BBQ around the country and this is my new Mom& Pop favorite. Tucked discreetly in Brookside. You won't be disappointed!"

"Fast service and great BBQ we will be back. Had the rib dinner for lunch I highly recommend them."

"Have known Keith for 20+ years. He has always been professional and considerate. The BBQ is exceptional and the sauce is wonderful. I love sliced brisket and pulled pork. I've never been disappointed. We've gotten catering for scouting events and birthdays. We will be using him for graduation and anytime we want excellent BBQ! Thank you!"

"This is the “Chicken Sandwich” I had gotten from them and this is the after when I had to cut it up because in the box they gave me what it looked like 2 pieces tiny pieces of chicken and my boyfriend went in and chopped it up… It crazy we paid $12 and couldn’t even get a bun or the sandwich made!!! The meat is dry they have how good they are at brisket so I’m guessing that is all they are good at. I don’t know if it because the day after thanksgiving or what…. But I will not be recommending this play"

"My favorite BBQ restaurant is open again! Sadly, they closed at the height of the COVID pandemic. I was afraid I would never get to eat their incredible food again. I was so happy when I learned they were open in a new location a little further down Peoria. They actually opened back in January but somehow I didn't know it until now. Same friendly folks and fortunately, the same amazing food! This is THE barbeque place that I judge all others against. The owner, Keith, said, "Good barbeque makes you happy." Well, I was very happy today! The ribs are my favorite menu item but, over the years, I have had most everything on the menu and it's all good. Pulled pork, beef, chicken, sausage, hot links, you name it, it's good. It's so good that there is no need to use sauce but their sauces are awesome and must be sampled. They have a spice I can't identify that gives them that signature Elmer's taste. The new place is nice. The blues is still playing and the B B King Epiphone is still proudly displayed. It's in a popular trendy area a couple of blocks south of 31st St. The only drawback is parking. The area was really crowded and parking was in short supply. Don't worry about that though, the Q is worth hunting for a place to park. Go to Elmer's! Eat great Barbeque! Be happy that you're helping a local business!"