Coleman’s Bar-B-Que No 2

My kids know this as «mom’s favorite chicken place»! Nuff said. It’s Coleman’s or nothing!

I live nowhere near the location of Coleman’s (used to be 2 locations but only 1 now) but happened to be in the area after visiting a friend and decided to treat myself. The last time I tried to get food from here was on Labor Day 2014 and by mid-​afternoon, their ribs were sold out. Have wanted some ever since. When I got there on a Friday, the line to order was like one I’ve never seen. Standing room only. I started to turn around but I really wanted their ribs. Why? Because they are the BEST! I ordered a slab of ribs. They told me it would be a half hour. I wanted to cry — it was after 8 p.m. and I was ready to go home but I waited for my food. Why? Because they are the BEST! It did take the entire 30 minutes but what I got was juicy, meaty ribs with yummy sauce that includes fries and bread. Will I be back? Of course I will! Thanks Coleman’s — you are still as good as when my late Daddy used to bring us your BBQ back in the 80’s.

Colemans # 2 is like a staple for BBQ on the Westside of Chicago. I was not disappointed. When I lived in Oak Park, and Forrest Park I used to make it by there. The RibTips and the Steakburger is what I always got back then and that’s what I got again… and 7 wings with Mild Sauce. Nothing’s changed except that They’ve improved… The Tips were extremely tender, and the steakburger was awesome and yummy. I can’t describe it any other way!, Colemans remains consistently good!

It’s not what it use to be. The prices have NOT changed but the portion had. You definitely don’t get what you paid for. Beware and be sure.

Best bbq on the Westside n the chicken is fy I’ve been coming here for decades n it never changes bcause it ain’t broke

I’ve been going to Coleman’s since I was a kid and fries with mild sauce were 60 cents! 1980’s, that seems like a lifetime ago. I lived over there for 33 plus years and I have to say Chicago Avenue is not the safest spot, but it’s not the worst either. I’ve seen it get better then worse, so If you can catch a park in front of the door, you can get in and out. Best thing to do is call your order in and it should be ready when they say, but don’t wait too late, they stop taking call-​ins after a certain time. I love their food and the prices, although have gone up, still aren’t bad compared to other places. It’s worth traveling back to my old hood for good eats!

I grew up on Colemans everyone claims Harold’s has the best fried chicken but they have no idea what they’re missing.

ive been comin here for years & i cant believe i havent written a review for them ever! every time my girl & i want some good bbq we come here! they have awesome rib tips, ribs, chicken and fries! i LOVE the mild sauce they put on the food. the restaurant is just a small take out place. people say its not the best neighborood but i dont think its that bad. the food is definitely worth it!

Love this place for «real» bbq! It’s worth a trip from the suburbs to the city. I like Famous Dave’s like the next person. but let’s face it. that’s not the same. I’ve been going for years, quality meat every time!

They are under construction currently. You can’t even tell that they’re open, the inside is brand new and my food was excellent. Hot, saucy, and seasoned well.

I lived right around the corner from this restuarant for over ten years, so I’m what you might call an expert. I was never bothered by anyone, as the first reviewer (Christina R.) even said. I wonder what was so scary if no one bothered that reviewer. If you think a «black neighborhood» is scary, because most of the people you see there are black, then don’t come to black neighborhoods. If you want great ribs and sauce though, and aren’t bothered by seeing a lot of black people, this is the place. They also have another location around 555 N Cicero. Both are often very crowded, as most places with great food usually are. Your best bet is to call in your order, and then pick it up a little later. This will save you some waiting time. If you like sauce soaked bread, let them put it with the meat, If on the other hand, you like all the sauce you can get on your meat, ask them to put the bread on the side.

This place is down right scary, but their rib tips are fantastic!
Two blocks east of Austin, close to Oak Park, yeah, it’s not a good neighborhood. The food and workers are protected by a wall and there’s standing room only for the customers.
It’s worth the risk. The sauce is easily better than Robinson’s. The tips are ladled over fries and a piece of white bread soaks up the good stuff on the bottom.
I’ve never been bothered by anyone in the neighborhood and they’re open until 2am.