Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

3411 N Broadway, Chicago
(773) 661-6384

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Trio of Sliders and Fries
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Half Rack of Beef Ribs
Brisket Chili Nachos
BBQ Chicken Nachos
Boneless Ribeye
Brisket Burger
Chicken Wings
Smoked Chicken
French Fries

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Rib Sandwich
8-hour smoked and chopped rib meat, sauteed onions and bell peppers chopped and tossed in our BBQ sauce blend and topped with BBQ aioli. Served on a toasted hoagie roll.
Brisket Burger
Romanian ground beef and our famous smoked brisket turned into a patty. Topped with house-made BBQ sauce and crispy onion strings. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Applewood smoked chicken and caramelized onions served on a pretzel bun. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Smoked Brisket Empanadas
4 pieces. Filled with our tender smoked brisket and caramelized onions. Served with BBQ aioli.
BBQ Salmon
Pan-seared and roasted salmon served without chipotle & red pepper sauce.

Starters
Chicken Tenders with Fries (9 piece)
Gluten-free. Tender strips of chicken breast, coated in cornmeal and fried until crispy. Served with fries.
Smoked Brisket Empanadas
4 pieces. Filled with our tender smoked brisket and caramelized onions. Served with BBQ aioli.
BBQ Chicken Nachos
Gluten-free. Freshly fried corn tortilla chips topped with our famous BBQ chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced scallions, sour cream, and guacamole.
Vegetarian Chili Nachos
Vegetarian. Served spicy. Freshly fried corn tortilla chips topped with our vegetarian chili, diced tomatoes, sliced scallions, sour cream, and guacamole.
Pretzel Bites
A dozen locally made soft pretzel bites served with our Carolina mustard sauce.
Chicken Wings
8 pieces. Gluten-free.
Fried Cauliflower
Battered and fried cauliflower florets. Vegetarian.
Tofu Tenders with Fries (9 Piece)
Gluten-free. Vegetarian. Tender strips of tofu coated in cornmeal and fried until crispy.
Chili Fries
Gluten-free. Served spicy. Our house-made French fries topped with our famous chili.
Vegetarian Chili Fries
Vegetarian. Served spicy. Our house-made French fries topped with our famous chili.
Brisket Chili Nachos
Gluten-free. Served spicy. Freshly fried corn tortilla chips topped with our famous chili, diced tomatoes, sliced scallions, sour cream, and guacamole.
Potato Skins
2 potato skins with brisket chili, scallions, and "sour cream" 2 potato skins with "bacon" bits, jalapeño aioli, ranch, and scallions

Soup & Chili
Smoked Brisket Chili
House-smoked brisket chili slowly cooked with our own special blend of spices. Gluten-free. Served spicy.
Smoked Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Gluten-free. Made from scratch, no fake stuff. Loaded with biggies and tender smoked chicken breast.
Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili made without any fillers or fake-meat substitutions. Vegetarian. Served spicy.

Salads
Mediterranean Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce topped with crispy garbanzo beans, cucumber, diced tomatoes, smoked pepitas, orange peel, torn mint. Served with pomegranate vinaigrette.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Crispy romaine topped with fried chicken tenders, diced celery and carrot, house croutons and drizzled with ranch dressing. Served spicy.
Cobb Salad
Fresh romaine hearts topped with smoked turkey, beef, bacon, hard-cooked egg, diced tomato, avocado, and a red wine vinaigrette.

Sandwiches

Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Applewood smoked chicken and caramelized onions served on a pretzel bun. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Chopped brisket served on a toasted hamburger bun. Served with sauce on the side. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Rib Sandwich
8-hour smoked and chopped rib meat, sauteed onions and bell peppers chopped and tossed in our BBQ sauce blend and topped with BBQ aioli. Served on a toasted hoagie roll.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Smoked and sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic aioli on toasted rye.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Juicy and tender butterflied chicken breast tossed in your choice of buffalo or BBQ sauce with lettuce tomato, onion and served on a toasted pretzel bun. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich
Slowly smoked chicken breast cooked until tender with lettuce, tomato, onion and served on a toasted pretzel bun. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Smoked Seitan Sandwich
Locally produced ground seitan smoked to perfection and tossed with BBQ sauce and caramelized onions. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw. Vegetarian.

Off the Grill
Brisket Burger
Romanian ground beef and our famous smoked brisket turned into a patty. Topped with house-made BBQ sauce and crispy onion strings. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Romanian Char-Dog
Locally made all beef hot dog. Charred on the grill and served on a bun. Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Housemade Veggie Burger
A house-made vegan patty loaded with veggies and pan-fried to crispy perfection, topped with garlic aioli. Gluten-free.
Impossible Burger (V)
Plant based meat substitute with the appearance and texture of ground beef.
Char-Chicken
Includes a side of fries or choice of coleslaw.
Milt Dog
Romanian char-dog, brisket chili, bacon, crispy onion, and pickled jalapenos.
Chicago Dog
Diced onion, diced tomato, dill pickle spear, yellow mustard, and celery salt.

House Specialties
BBQ Salmon
Pan-seared and roasted salmon served without chipotle & red pepper sauce.
1/2 BBQ Chicken
Applewood smoked 1/2 chicken. Includes one side and coleslaw. Gluten-free.
Smoked Turkey Dinner
Smoke and sliced Turkey breast served with mashed potatoes, green beans and topped with homemade gravy.

Sides

French Fries
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Corn Bread
Vegetarian. Served with maple butter.
Roasted Green Beans
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Smashed Potatoes
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Side of Sauce
Cheese Sauce
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Baked Potato
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Coleslaw
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Brisket Baked Beans
Gluten-free.
Grilled Vegetable
Zucchini, squash, red onion, and bell pepper.

Desserts

Homemade Chocolate Brownie
Warm Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Recent Reviews

Know what your getting. Wife ordered a milt burger which has chili. There's a lot of chili overload in the dishes. The pomegranate alcoholic beverage was good. Brisket nachos had chunks of beef. Would have preferred shredded through out
May 2025
If you’re craving bold, smoky BBQ with a twist, Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed is a must-visit. This kosher BBQ joint in Lakeview proves you don’t need pork or dairy to serve up serious flavor.

🍖 What to Try:
• The “Milt’s Way” Burger – brisket chili, beef “bacon,” crispy onions & BBQ aioli
• Smoked Brisket Sandwich – tender and packed with flavor
• Full Slab of Beef Ribs – massive, meaty, and...
May 2025
This place is unique- some of the best brisket I have ever had. The salad had the best beef bacon I’ve ever had. Was there with a vegetarian and 2 guys who didn’t eat beef - the appetizers were delicious- the salads great. The owner super nice explained the whole beef bacon thing- phenomenal!
May 2025

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Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

3411 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 661-6384