Real Urban Barbecue

They opened up about 5 years ago and it quickly became the best bbq around. All the food is produced on the premises and it is really good. The only problem can be the wait in the line during peak hours. The area needed this place.

I can’t knock this BBQ house, I prefer places with smaller menus and more intimate design. This is an open floor plan, big menu and lots of choices.
We tried a few different items, I judge a BBQ joint on their ability to make brisket tender & juicy. This brisket had great smoke flavor and a nice bark to it, was it this most tender? Pretty damn close! I was impressed with the flavor and options. We had pulled pork, a brisket chili and hot wings. Wings – AMAZING. Simply stated this place is great.
The baby back ribs were dry rubbed and smoked – the bark was sweeter then I expected but a welcomed addition to our Illinois BBQ experience.
Service was great, place is clean. Go eat!

Fast casual restaurant with an extensive list of BBQ entrees and sides. Large portions for the price, definitely will leave with leftovers.

Great BBQ! They are always consistent and have plenty of options. They are a little pricey but well worth it every time! If you haven’t been here it is a must try!

Love this place! The burnt ends and lemonade are a must! The brussel sprouts are also really good and they’re hot spicy BBQ is really good

Terrible mac n cheese. Seriously cafeteria-​style flour-​based cheese mush.
Also, $ 16 for this plate? I’ll pass.

The food is good. The atmosphere is fun. The staff on the line are hard working and there to serve you well. All much appreciated. The food is prepped for fast service. So there is a limited supply each day. Which all is good, there is a disclaimer on the back wall explaining that items on the menu might not be available. That is understandable as well. It would be nice that when a dish runs out for the day, the manager can put a sign up front stating that they ran out of a dish for the day. So when you stand in line for 15 minutes, you don’t have to be disappointed and you can have your substitute ready. So when you tell the manager this idea, he can say that’s it is an idea and they will consider it. Not tell the customer, well there is a disclaimer, and you should come earlier. The three stars are bc the manager did not play it smart. Kinda rude. Otherwise they do get four stars.

I’m very big on BBQ and enjoy grabbing lunch here. They are always busy and still manage to serve fresh food. I love their sauce selections and the variety of choice they offer. Stars deducted for their sides. I’d like other options than Mac and cheese, creamy spinach, and corn bread.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve had some good BBQ so my cousin brought me to this place and I have to say it’s certainly left a good impression on me! Upon entering you’ll notice the piggy theme they have going on… They have a variety of options on their menu but it all comes down to how and the amount of meat and sides you can devour! I went with 3 combination of meat includes 2 sides (tried the ¹⁄₃ ribs, brisket, pulled pork with pickles, creamy coleslaw and baked beans)! I enjoyed the sweet sauce on my meat and the spicy BBQ sauce my cousin got wasn’t too spicy just the right kick! Meat was tender and not dry but wish my ribs were fall-off-the-bone…Very spacious seating options and prices were very reasonable for portion unlike that one pricey BBQ place in Chicago I went to near Pulaski Rd and Irving Park Rd. I’m definitely coming back to this place!

The burnt ends are perfect. The white cheddar Mac and cheese? Don’t get me started. I’ll get in the car right now and pick some up. I love it! The staff is always very amicable and the service is super quick. Fun ambiance for lunch or dinner. Suitable for families, friends, and everything in between I suppose. Would recommend RUB any day of the week. I believe there is something for everyone on that menu.

I ordered the burnt ends smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Mmm… amazing. Comes with two sides (you get to choose), sweet pickles, and a slice of bread. Makes your stomach ache in a good way.
When you purchase the mason jar, you get to keep it and you can get free iced tea refills forever! Bring it with you every time you go! You can keep it simple or mix it up with the different iced tea flavors they have. Peach iced tea is by far the best one! Don’t forget to add the sugar!

Stopped in for lunch with some collegues.
I went with the burnt ends which were flavorful, tender and very tasty. I went with some spicy pickles on the side and cornbread which were both excellent.
I was surprised at the quality of the BBQ considering the area of the country but the food was very impressive. Fortunately this is right around the corner from our HQ so I will be here as much as possible.

Love this place the not only is the BBQ great but also the sides. The sides are delicious, I could go and just order sides for my meal. It says a lot about a BBQ that can knock out some delicious sides.
I tried the BBQ nachos with brisket the last time I was their. WOW, so wrong but so good. Nothing healthy about a plate of nachos covered in brisket and BBQ sauce.

I was very surprised to find such tasty bbq here especially since my visit was for dinner. I was traveling on business and stumbled upon Real Urban. I don’t factor ambiance in my bbq reviews because some of my best experiences are hole-​in-​the-​walls or food truck/​trailers. Anyway, I got brisket (moist side): decent bark, distinct smoked wood-​smoked flavor, and fork-​cut tender. The sides were exceptional by bbq standards; crisp, oven-​roasted brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes with melted marshmallow topping and thick cut pickles.
Overall, it was a great experience and if I find myself in the area again, I will definitely dine in again.

Late night grub dash before closing. Prime choices of succulent meats, had the burnt ends (brisket), chicken & ribs (3 meats combo) w Brussels sprouts & green beans. A real cave man diet. I can not complain over my choices, all cooked as expected with a nice amount of char but not dry. The healthy serving of spicy sauce didn’t overload the meat flavor. Unexpected location (strip mall) but a pleasant surprise none the less. I’ll be back when in town again

Overall my experience was Meh.
I came here with my husband on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the half chicken which was really good (4 stars for the chicken) However, the sides were not great (and i’m really into sides)
I got the Brussels sprouts and they were mushy and not very hot. The beans were OK but again a little on the mushy side.
My husband got the mac & cheese which thankfully tasted better than it looked (cause it looked bad). It wasn’t bad but it didn’t leave me wanting more.
Lastly, we got the fries which were good but nothing special.
Service was good, it was clean and it was priced fair. I would come back but I was just slightly underwhelmed.

I am not going to spend too much time on this review. This is by far the best Q option in the burbs. A bit pricey, but everything here is just that good. Sides are good, sweat potato casserole is a winner.
Parking is challenging, especially during lunch hour and weekend evenings.

Had a great experience grabbing take out from this spot.
I was picking up dinner for me and my cousins and wanted to try this place for a while.
I ordered for my cousins the 3 meat combo with turkey, sausage, and burnt ends. My cousins informed me that all three were amazing and the turkey was incredibly moist.
I ordered the homewrecker sandwich which was even better than I thought it would be.
It is piled high with both pulled pork and a sliced sausage but the way the two textures combine takes the sandwich to a whole other level that I didn’t expect.
I also got a red velvet cake ball for everyone and they were damn good. Very dense and flavorful and probably not for people on diets, but it is a great portion size for a small dessert.

Not too bad! They have a huge menu on the wall (which can be kinda hard to read, especially if there’s a line of people waiting behind you)
Anyway, ordering food is kinda like cafeteria style. First stop, meat selection. Second stop, sides. Third stop, drinks/​check out.
I got the 12 Hour Smoked Pulled Pork (comes with 2 sides) and my bf got the Pulled Pork Sandwich which also comes with 2 sides. For the sides, we both got the buttermilk mashed potatoes, Sweet Potato Soufflé and Mac and Cheese.
For the pulled pork, we both got the sweet sauce instead of the spicy one. Im not a huge fan of spicy sauces so the sweet sauce was perfect for me. The meat was very tender, well marinated and comes off easily. There was no burnt portions in my plate.
The buttermilk mashed potatoes was super delicious! I would recommend getting that as a side. The sweet potato soufflé was very rich and after 1 spoonful, i could not eat it anymore. For some reason, it had a strong pumpkin like taste to it. Anyway, it’s pretty rich and i would skip it. Mac and Cheese is like any regular Mac and Cheese. Nothing special to write about. Nor did it stand out.
If you’re like me and cant finish everything on your plate, (which really isnt much food considering the $$$ they charge for it… If you wanted an extra tiny side dish, itll cost you $ 2.99…) they have to-​go boxes and lids for the sides by the cashier. Everything there is pretty much self service. We went there around 1pm on a Sunday and the place was pretty empty. You dont have to worry about not able to find a seat.

I got the burnt ends combo with mac and cheese and dill potato salad ($ 14.99). I guess it would be pretty hard to mess up burnt ends. Portions are large– my boyfriend, AKA the human vacuum, had a hard time finishing. Bread, pickles, bbq sauce (the one at the register), and York peppermint patties are complimentary. Atmosphere is cohesive; brand is tight.
I would give this place four stars, but the service really detracted from the experience. Orders are taken cafeteria style. The servers act as if everything they do takes a great expense of energy. They are reluctant to do things for you, like, uh, take your order… It was alienating. Cashiers are relatively friendly.