Hawthorne's Backyard

★ 4.5 (1,709) ›Barbecue · West Chicago

Closed

opens 11am today

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Call to order · (630) 293-6700

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Closed · opens 11am today · try the Mouth Watering Ribs (Full slab) · about $17 a person

Burger; BBQ; ribs; brisket; wing; fried fish; and buffalo shrimp joint, also serving beer and cocktails.

What people mention: Reviewers consistently praise the tasty burgers and ribs, friendly attentive service, and the relaxed outdoor atmosphere with volleyball, pickleball and yard games suitable for gatherings.(from 5 recent reviews)

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What to order

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Mouth Watering Ribs (Full slab)

Tender baby back dry rubbed ribs, slow roasted and then smothered in our signature backyard BBQ sauce. We promise you these are some of the best fall off the bone ribs you have ever tasted.

Entrees$29

Slow Roasted Pulled Pork

Tender pork pulled from our very own pig roasts - then simmered in our signature BBQ sauce. Served on a brioche roll and topped with frazzled onions.

Sandwiches$15.75

Brisket Tacos

Beef brisket marinated in jalapeños, garlic, and onions combined with an elote sauce drizzle gives this taco an amazing taste.

Tacos$18.25

Blackened Mac & Cheese Burger

Blackened seasoned burger topped with our homemade mac & cheese.

Burgers$16.50

Mouth Watering Ribs (Half slab)

Tender baby back dry rubbed ribs, slow roasted and then smothered in our signature backyard BBQ sauce. We promise you these are some of the best fall off the bone ribs you have ever tasted.

Entrees$18

Backyard Grilled Salmon

Wild-caught Atlantic Salmon fillet grilled and either glazed in our signature backyard BBQ sauce or brushed with garlic herb butter.

Entrees$24.50

Barbecue — food to try

4 on this menu

Brisket✓ On the menu · $18.25
Twelve-plus hours over wood. Ask for the point (the fatty end).
Here it's “Brisket Tacos”.
Pork ribs✓ On the menu · $29
Should pull cleanly from the bone but not fall off it.
Here it's “Mouth Watering Ribs (Full slab)”.
Pulled pork✓ On the menu · $15.75
The forgiving cut — good even on an off day.
Here it's “Slow Roasted Pulled Pork”.
Burnt ends✓ On the menu · $16.75
Brisket point cubed and returned to the smoke. Sells out early.
Here it's “Burnt End Poutine”.