Lem's Bar-b-q House

Rob Washington

Super popular spot so it’s gonna be a wait; wear comfortable shoes. I don’t know what the carry out process is like in the wintertime, but there’s only space for 5 at a time inside so you’re gonna be waiting outside. The staff is efficient and hardworking. If you’ve ever manned a grill you know what time it is. This is a large rib tip and it’s worth the wait.

Ron Martinkus

I'm from the far west Chicago suburbs. Drove 1 hour one way. Make the trip 2-3 times a year.... cause it's worth it. Had no problem doing "here" (daytime & a decent neighborhood) to get best ribs in Chicago with a friend. He lost a Bears bet and owed me dinner. Bucket of tips (worth every penny of the $33) & a slab of fall apart tender juicy ribs. Ate like the true pigs we are ..... with a bath towel on my lap in the car.... brought the rest home and had enough leftovers for 2 more meals. Luv the vinegar based sauce, the smokey bark.... Then, walked across the street to the famous brown sugar bakery across the street for a slice of omg caramel cake. My fingers smelled like succulent bbq smoke until the next morning when I took my shower.

Deevah Brown

Good ol Lems,bbq was tender I would've liked a bit more sauce but overall not bad. If u like vinegar based sauce this is definitely the spot. 5 people in at a time hence why they always have a long line but they move pretty fast.