Offset BBQ

1720 N California Ave, Chicago
(773) 360-7753

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Key Lime Ice Cream Sandwiches
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Seasoned Waffle Fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich
St Louis Style Ribs
Chicken Fried Ribs
Waffle Fry Nachos
Catering Brisket
Bbqueso Fundido
Smoked Beef Dip

Menu

Appetizers
BBQueso Fundido
Melted Chihuahua cheese, smoked brisket, fire-roasted chilis, warm tortillas. Add Tortilla for an additional charge.
Plate O' Pickles
House-made cucumbers, red onions, carrots, and Jalapeños
Crispy Fried BBQ Shrimp
A half-pound of cornmeal coated shrimp flash fried and tossed in BBQ sauce with pickled carrots and Ranch
Offset Wings
Marinated, smoked, fried crispy, then tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with pickled carrots and ranch. Add sauce for an additional charge.
Waffle Fry Nachos
Seasoned waffle fries, smoked pork, warm cheese sauce, scallions, smoky pepper, and onions, sour cream, and BBQ sauce. Add items for an additional charge.
Chicken Fried Ribs
Half rack, smoked, dredged, and fried. Add sauce for an additional charge.
Smoked Brisket Chili
Beef Brisket, onions, peppers, corn, and beans topped with sour cream and house-pickled jalapeños and served with a piece of cornbread.

Salads
Chopped Wedge
Crisp iceberg lettuce, our own 1000 Island dressing, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, gorgonzola cheese. Add items for an additional charge.
Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach, warm bacon dressing, pickled red onions, mushrooms, eggs, and diced bacon. Add crispy fried shrimp for an additional charge.

Sammys
The Ham and Cheese
House-made smoked ham, Swiss cheese, sweet mustard glaze.
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Chilled Smoked Salmon, Tzatziki Sauce, lettuce, pickle, lemon, and red onion on toasted bread
Smoked Beef Dip
Our smoky cross between a French dip and an Italian Beef, with house white sauce, side of beef jus. Add items for an additional charge.
BBBLT
Smoked brisket and a bacon blanket improve on this classic sandwich. Add items for an additional charge.
Offset Burger
Double patty, double cheddar, 1000 island, lettuce, and our smoky pepper and onion mix.
Veggie Burger
Just like the Offset Burger, but made with our veggie patties.
Smoked Beef Sausage Sandwich
All beef sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, french fried onions, and pepperoncinis, BBQ sauce.
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Coleslaw, pickles, and a touch of BBQ sauce. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Pulled BBQ Chicken
Coleslaw, pickles, and a touch of BBQ Sauce. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Nothing but tender smoked brisket. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Going Cold Turkey
Turkey breast smoked and sliced thin with sharp cheddar, mayo, spinach, avocado, lemon oil, and pickled red onions. Add bacon for an additional charge.

Not Sammys
Beef Brisket
1/4, 1/2, or Full Pound. Smoked with sauce on the side.
Smoked Pork
1/4, 1/2, or Full Pound. Smoked with sauce on the side.
Pulled BBQ Chicken
1/4, 1/2, or Full Pound. Smoked with sauce on the side.
Offset Platter
1/4 Pound each of Smoked Pork and BBQ Chicken with choice of 2 sides.
Beef Sausage
1/4, 1/2, or Full Pound. Smoked with sauce on the side.
BBQ Bibimbap
Steamed rice, pickled red onion, cabbage, carrots, scallions, kimchi slaw, fried egg, Huli Q and your choice of smoked meat.
Meet our Meats Platter
1/4 Pound each of Beef Brisket, Smoked Pork, BBQ Chicken, and Smoked Beef Sausage with choice of 2 sides.
All Beef Platter
1/4 Pound each of Beef Brisket and Smoked Beef Sausage with choice of 2 sides.
Abuelita's Bowl
Steamed rice, smoky pepper and onion mix, corn, avocado, pickled red onions, tomatoes, Chipotle Cream, Poblano Cream and your choice of smoked meat.
St Louis Style Ribs
Smoky, meaty, and lightly sauced choice of 2 sides.
Smoked 1/2 Chicken Platter
Smoked and BBQ glazed 1/2 chicken served with coleslaw and choice of side

Sides
Seasoned Waffle Fries
Cup of Smoked Brisket Chili
Beef Brisket, onions, peppers, corn, and beans topped with house-pickled Jalapeños and Sour Cream.
Smoked Sweet Potato
Very Cheesy Cauliflower
Elote
Coleslaw
Cornbread
(2 Mini-Loaves)

Sweets
Ice Cream Sandwiches
House-made. Choice of 2: Key Lime, Chocolate Banana, or Strawberry
Chocolate Banana Situation
Warm brownie, banana ice cream, whipped cream.
Blueberry Hand Pie
Fresh baked hand pie with vanilla bean ice cream.

For the Kiddos
Chicken Fingers
Grilled PB&J
Quesadilla

Beverages
Horchata
Classic Mexican Horchata.
20 oz Fountain Drink
20 oz Fountain Drink.

Brunch - Available Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Brisket Chili and Egg Skillet
Our House Smoked Brisket Chili with 2 over easy eggs, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, and toasted French Bread.
Brisket, Biscuits, and Gravy
Bang Bang Pie Shop's Biscuits topped with our smoky brisket and house-made beef sausage gravy.
Breakfast Burrito
Warm tortilla wrapped around egg, rice, smoked pork, Poblano cream, Chihuahua cheese and our house pepper and onion mix.
Abuelita's French Toast
French bread, Horchata custard, blueberries, and sweet cream syrup.
Chilaquiles with 1/2 Smoked Chicken
1/2 Smoked Chicken served over Tortilla Chips simmered in salsa verde, 2 over easy eggs, Chihuahua Cheese, sour cream, and cilantro

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Recent Reviews

As a mortgage loan officer working with clients throughout Chicago, I make it a point to know the neighborhoods — and West Town is full of great finds. OffSet BBQ is one of the best.

Doug and his team make you feel like family the moment you walk in. The smell of the smoker alone is enough to pull you in — and the brisket? Easily some of the best I’ve had anywhere.

Whether I’m grabbing lunch between client calls or recommending a local...
July 2025
My husband and I tried Offset BBQ for the first time, and overall, we really enjoyed it! We ordered the “Meet the Meats” plate, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and smoky, and everything was well-seasoned. The only small downside for me was that I love my food piping hot it was warm, but I prefer it hotter.

The drinks were a highlight! I had the mango margarita, and it was sweet, smooth, and so refreshing. I also tried the strawberry...
July 2025
Their bbq is legit. It has a deep smoky flavor, absolutely delicious. Their brisket is out of this world. Bark is amazing and the point cuts melt like butter. If anybody can make brisket that good, you can have confidence in anything else on their menu. Great sauce selection as well, the Chicago white sauce is next level!
July 2025

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Offset BBQ

1720 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 360-7753