Leon's Bar B Que The Original
- Neighborhood: Englewood/Auburn / Gresham
- 1206 W 59th St
- Chicago, IL 60636
- 773-778-7878
"I've been making ribs for 56 years. The sauce is the seller," said Leon Finney Sr., in a 1996 interview at age 80. The business started with one big investment--a $750 refrigerator--and a barbecue sauce made by his aunt, who was the cook. "Then I experimented with it until I came up with a heck of a sauce," said Finney. Rib lovers from all parts of the city line up at this and the three other Leon's carry-out restaurants scattered over the South Side of Chicago (they're are also a few franchised spin-offs). The place is busiest after midnight, with the barbecue smoking late into the morning to fill orders for ribs, chicken and hot links. This location moved across the street in 2003 to a new, larger location.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 59th Street and Racine.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. No catering. No seating. Sauce can be purchased in bulk upon request. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Specialties:
- Barbecue
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"Leons is the best value..."
Kim from Jacksonville, FL - October 15, 2006
Leons is the best value BBQ around! Great Tasting.
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"service with an attitude food is..."
patricia reed from chicago, IL - March 5, 2001
service with an attitude food is sometimes heated over. to much sauce on food
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"the sauce is good enough..."
Berkita Bradford from Jonesboro, LA - December 1, 2000
the sauce is good enough to eat alone. I live in Louisiana an whenever our friends/family travel south e request riptips and chicken wings. We eve...
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