I'm always a little hesitant to try new BBQ places, but I'm all in here! Some places can have bland sauces, dry meat, no flavor other than the meat, but not this places. Turkey and brisket were not try at all, and all the sauces had good flavor (even the garlic buffalo). You could taste the meat, but it wasn't just meat there was more flavor there. All the sides were good, and what's surprising there is that coleslaw and mac and cheese can be so generic at 95% of BBQ places and these were really good. The beans were mostly BBQ place beans, but still good. Can't wait to try the award winning ribs!!
Cassandra Lambert -Nealy
I order through grub hub . The meat was great. However the sides were not great. The coleslaw tasted sour and dry. The bake beans were over cook and spicy. The meat is goods but skips the sides.
Sarah R.
Food was good but the portions are really small. I didn't realize that the cute restaurant name was also giving you a hint as to what you'd receive in your order. 50 bucks for 2 tiny meals is a rip off
Heidi Smith
Had been excited to try the bbq here and got half slab of ribs today and they were super dry, not much smoke and had almost no flavor.. Really bummed, was dying for some good ribs today.
Raul Tejada
Wish I'd taken a picture to show you how delicious the food is here. I usually get the burnt ends and the bbq wings. If you want some good bbq in the forest park/oak park area you need to go to Small Batch.
T W
My family has been meaning to try this place for a while. We ordered takeout tonight for the first time - it was truly great. Two in our household don't eat beef or pork, but they loved the smoked turkey. The brisket was tender and full of flavor on its own (although we all enjoyed the sauce too). Definitely our new go-to for BBQ. (edited to add a written review)
dave trent
The worse bbq ive ever had. I will never eat from here again. The ribs where nasty as hell. The waffle fries were disgustingly gross. I wasted a few bucks here, never again. Do not eat here people.you will be mad.
R G
A little research and looking for a place I had never had food from before paid off. Ordered a package with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, wings, beans and waffle fries from here. Absolutely zero leftovers! I tried everything mentioned above and I had seconds (or thirds, if there was still some) from everything. Highly recommended. Also, I ordered sriracha mayo. It was really good with all the meats, particularly (in my opinion) with the wings.
Ken Plummer
I am a BBQ fanatic, Traveled the US and have been to most the go to Q spots in N.C, S.C. Texas St Louis, Memphis and Kansas City ( my personal favorite Fiorellas Jack jack in KC). Small Batch a hidden gem in Forest Park/ Chicago Area. Fried Okra would hold its own in South Carolina, brisket, pork, ribs are all go to dishes. If you cant go to Texas, SC, KC, etc. this spot will satisfy you and make you happy!!!!!. If you have been to Green Street meats, a good spot, this place is better!!!!!
Rob Brown
Found Small Batch searching for fried okra. We were mostly interested in the okra, so we sampled several sides also. Solid and damn good. Much better than we’ve had at other bbq shops around. Already planning another trip back for more okra and to try out the meats.
This small batch barbecue is exceptional! Their place is just perfect! If you are a person looking for a best place to hang out with your friends then this is the best place to go to, I very much recommend their Wings, delicious and very fried yet tasty, their Chicken are crispy as well as their Mac and cheese! Their sauces are also a great pair with their delicious mouth-watering foods and their drinks are neat, your own pick about whatever drink you’d want to pair. When we first got here, the staff already greeted us and the vibe was definitely a set on for a more fire mood, they even assist us to the vacant spot, and also guiding us upon taking our orders. I very much recommend this place, Keep up the good work! Will definitely go back here again! This place is very accessible and easy to find. Thank you Small Batch Barbeque! Your place is a hidden gem! It is so cozy and really worth to visit. You all did a great job guys! Thank you!
Stephanie Benitez
Pork belly burnt ends out of this world! Wings with 50/50 sauce is the way to go. Gouda mac and cheese is to die for! Order is always timely and fresh.
Tommica Akins
Awful, dried out, overcooked.
Thomas E
Ribs were excellent. All the sides were great. We had the Mac and cheese, okra, beans and coleslaw. Chicken wings had a crispy crunch but probably needed a little more flavor. Their great sauces solve that problem though. Definitely want to make it back for brisket.
Morrissa Robinson (Moe Blue)
Love the shrimp and grits here! I haven't tried anything else but my daughter has eaten almost the whole menu and says it's delicious
I'm always a little hesitant to try new BBQ places, but I'm all in here! Some places can have bland sauces, dry meat, no flavor other than the meat, but not this places. Turkey and brisket were not try at all, and all the sauces had good flavor (even the garlic buffalo). You could taste the meat, but it wasn't just meat there was more flavor there. All the sides were good, and what's surprising there is that coleslaw and mac and cheese can be so generic at 95% of BBQ places and these were really good. The beans were mostly BBQ place beans, but still good. Can't wait to try the award winning ribs!!
I order through grub hub . The meat was great. However the sides were not great. The coleslaw tasted sour and dry. The bake beans were over cook and spicy. The meat is goods but skips the sides.
Food was good but the portions are really small. I didn't realize that the cute restaurant name was also giving you a hint as to what you'd receive in your order. 50 bucks for 2 tiny meals is a rip off
Had been excited to try the bbq here and got half slab of ribs today and they were super dry, not much smoke and had almost no flavor.. Really bummed, was dying for some good ribs today.
Wish I'd taken a picture to show you how delicious the food is here. I usually get the burnt ends and the bbq wings. If you want some good bbq in the forest park/oak park area you need to go to Small Batch.
My family has been meaning to try this place for a while. We ordered takeout tonight for the first time - it was truly great. Two in our household don't eat beef or pork, but they loved the smoked turkey. The brisket was tender and full of flavor on its own (although we all enjoyed the sauce too). Definitely our new go-to for BBQ. (edited to add a written review)
The worse bbq ive ever had. I will never eat from here again. The ribs where nasty as hell. The waffle fries were disgustingly gross. I wasted a few bucks here, never again. Do not eat here people.you will be mad.
A little research and looking for a place I had never had food from before paid off. Ordered a package with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, wings, beans and waffle fries from here. Absolutely zero leftovers! I tried everything mentioned above and I had seconds (or thirds, if there was still some) from everything. Highly recommended. Also, I ordered sriracha mayo. It was really good with all the meats, particularly (in my opinion) with the wings.
I am a BBQ fanatic, Traveled the US and have been to most the go to Q spots in N.C, S.C. Texas St Louis, Memphis and Kansas City ( my personal favorite Fiorellas Jack jack in KC). Small Batch a hidden gem in Forest Park/ Chicago Area. Fried Okra would hold its own in South Carolina, brisket, pork, ribs are all go to dishes. If you cant go to Texas, SC, KC, etc. this spot will satisfy you and make you happy!!!!!. If you have been to Green Street meats, a good spot, this place is better!!!!!
Found Small Batch searching for fried okra. We were mostly interested in the okra, so we sampled several sides also. Solid and damn good. Much better than we’ve had at other bbq shops around. Already planning another trip back for more okra and to try out the meats.
Restaurantji Recommends
This small batch barbecue is exceptional! Their place is just perfect! If you are a person looking for a best place to hang out with your friends then this is the best place to go to, I very much recommend their Wings, delicious and very fried yet tasty, their Chicken are crispy as well as their Mac and cheese! Their sauces are also a great pair with their delicious mouth-watering foods and their drinks are neat, your own pick about whatever drink you’d want to pair. When we first got here, the staff already greeted us and the vibe was definitely a set on for a more fire mood, they even assist us to the vacant spot, and also guiding us upon taking our orders. I very much recommend this place, Keep up the good work! Will definitely go back here again! This place is very accessible and easy to find. Thank you Small Batch Barbeque! Your place is a hidden gem! It is so cozy and really worth to visit. You all did a great job guys! Thank you!
Pork belly burnt ends out of this world! Wings with 50/50 sauce is the way to go. Gouda mac and cheese is to die for! Order is always timely and fresh.
Awful, dried out, overcooked.
Ribs were excellent. All the sides were great. We had the Mac and cheese, okra, beans and coleslaw. Chicken wings had a crispy crunch but probably needed a little more flavor. Their great sauces solve that problem though. Definitely want to make it back for brisket.
Love the shrimp and grits here! I haven't tried anything else but my daughter has eaten almost the whole menu and says it's delicious
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