Uncle John's BBQ , a barbecue restaurant in Lake View, got its City of Chicago food license on August 3, 2026. It is the second location of Uncle John's, a South Side barbecue spot that opened in 2005. It sits beneath the Addison Red Line station near Wrigley Field. The menu carries over slow-smoked brisket, baby back ribs, rib tips, hot links, fried wings and pulled pork sandwiches. It opened late August 2026. Brand-new spots often run soft-open hours and a short menu at first, so it's worth a quick check before you cross town.

We list a menu and hours only when the business posts them itself. Uncle John's BBQ hasn't put a menu or hours online yet, which is normal for a spot this new. For today's hours, photos, and reviews, check its Google Maps listing . Once the menu is up, this page will carry the highlights; owners can send it through the form below.

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