Real Urban Barbecue

I loved RUB but it has been closed since January! Why can’t I convince Google Maps that it is closed. I even posted pictures of the storefront as it exists today! Gotta RUB some love out for Jeff and the crew! Been going here since it opened. yeah, sometimes the meat could use more smoke, but it is always tender and juicy. One of the few places I order turkey anywhere! The smokehouse Cobb is my go-to, but also a fan of the ribs, brisket, and many of the sides. Check out the specials and the assortment of unusual sodas. Good for pickup, always ready when we get there

Pretty good BBQ. When the sides are fresh they are great but as they are served cafeteria style when they have been sitting around you might not get the freshest at times. I love the sliced smoked turkey and smoked chicken. Good pulled pork and brisket. Good ribs. I was a little disappointed the last time I was in as the staff was not friendly which I have not experienced before that visit.

Consistently delicious! Their brisket is some of the best I've ever had... moist, lean, smoky, and generous portions. Burnt ends are also fantastic. Plenty of options for sauces and sides. Sides are not always the same level of flavor and texture as their meats, but still good. Atmosphere is fine, but nothing notable. It is always clean though, and staff is fast, efficient, and courteous. Overall, highly recommended if you're in the area and looking for quality BBQ.

The meat was so good. We had the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. Both were tender and flavorful. I used a variety of barbecue sauces, but I thought it tasted best without adding any. You can pick and add your own sauces to the sandwiches. The corn pudding was moist and had a nice sweet taste and the fries were extra crispy and delicious. Even though I was super full, I couldn’t stop eating. I’m not saying this place is worth a special trip, but if you are looking for good bbq in the north suburbs, this is the place.

Good food with lots of options. But I wish they offered smaller portions at a lower price. Like some sort of lunch special for the entrées that are about half to two-thirds the price and portion size. Instead they have sandwiches for a slightly lower price but not low enough in price and the buns they use are bland and often I'd rather not have the bun at all. But their spicy BBQ sauce is AMAZING!

Tasty BBQ, decent salads, nice sides to choice from. Eat in or to-go, lots of drink options. Pictured is the smoked turkey and brisket. My 1 issue is the container they put the side salad(which good) in, is more like a soup bowl instead of a salad plate, so it is a real mess when you put the dressing on and try to mix it up.

The brisket was pretty good. A half pound of brisket can honestly feed two people. The staff was friendly and fast. Ordered french fries, slaw and with the brisket. The BBQ sauces on the tables were delicious, although the bottles were a little sticky. Could use a wipe down. I would recommend having metal forks and knives instead of plastic for dine-in customers because the forks were too bendy. The ice tea is homemade and I highly recommend.