Honey 1 BBQ
2.8
from - Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
- 2241 N. Western Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-227-5130
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
After two years in the Austin neighborhood, Honey 1 pulled out and moved to this considerably larger Bucktown location in 2005. This family-run outfit (Robert Adams Sr. mans the smoker, his wife Patricia makes the secret, slightly-kicky sauce and son Robert Jr. handles operations) features spareribs smoked over hickory, red and white oak and occasionally a hit of cherry wood, in a massive custom-made 8-foot smoker. Owners tell us they give the ribs a touch of seasoning before loading 'em in; it takes around three hours to get the ribs cooked to smoky perfection. Sides include cole slaw, potato salad and fries.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Western Ave and Lyndale St.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 49 Western, 73 Armitage.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. No dancing. Cheese fries and French fries are on the regular menu; chicken nuggets are also offered. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Specialties:
- Ribs, rib tips, chicken, turkey legs, pulled pork sandwiches.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No. For order over $100 only (regular delivery slated to begin around June 1)
- Seating :
- Capacity: 40
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Rate Honey 1 BBQ
"terrible"
By abbysnake from humboldt park, June 10, 2009
I really did not like anything about this place...the food was awful..go to Smoke Daddy it the best place around!!!
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"what a disappointment"
By doctorbeef from wicker park, February 10, 2009
I had the spare ribs. they had an unpleasant crispy crust. the sauce was overly sweet. haven't had too many spare rib experiences like this, and...
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"Not worth the trip"
By ab from uptown, September 29, 2008
I'm fine with the sparse decor. Good BBQ comes in many shapes. This is not good BBQ, but if you're very hungry, it'll do the job. My ribs were o...
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