The Piggery - Chicago (IL)

3 /5 Andrew W.: We were in the mood for ribs, and The Piggery had served us great ones in the past. Unfortunately, this visit was a disappointment. We started with the Buffalo Chicken Firecrackers, which were average. For the main course we ordered a rack of ribs with coleslaw and fries, along with sides of green beans and mac and cheese. The ribs came out very dry, with the top burnt and chewy. The sides were decent, but they are not what we came for. Hopefully we just caught a bad rack or one that had been on the smoker too long. We might give it another try, but this experience left us underwhelmed.

5 /5 Leigh Carpenter: The Piggery was one of the stops on a pub crawl that I organized. They went above and beyond for us (almost a 30-person group)...even coming up with a themed drink along with our catering order. The food was wonderful and everything was perfect! Shout out to Matt for setting everything up!

5 /5 Jacqueline S.: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Absolute Best Ribs in Chicago, Hands Down! ​You hear a lot of talk about who has the best BBQ in Chicago, but let me tell you—the search ends here. The Piggery isnt just serving great barbecue; they are setting the gold standard, particularly for their ribs. ​I ordered the full rack, and from the moment they hit the table, I knew it was something special. The smoke ring was perfect, and the meat was so ridiculously tender that it practically fell off the bone just from looking at it. There’s a perfect balance of smoky flavor and that rich, savory rub, and their signature sauce complements it perfectly without overpowering the meat. ​Seriously, if you are a ribs fanatic, you must try this place. Ive eaten at every major BBQ spot in the city, and I can confidently say that The Piggery has the best ribs in Chicago, hands down. Pair that with their friendly service and fun decor with a casual comfort, and you’ve got a mandatory stop for anyone visiting or living in the area. Go. Get the ribs. You wont regret it!

5 /5 Jean K: We went here prior to heading to the Cubs game. Three of us had breakfast entrees and loved them. Big portions. I had the pork egg rolls. I asked for salsa on the side. These egg rolls were loaded with pulled pork. The green salsa was delicious and they also had a side of a sweet sauce that had kick to it too. I loved it. I cant recommend this enough. The owner came by and said if we are going to the Cubs game he gives free shuttles every half hour. We loved it! We also went up to the rooftop area as we had time prior to the shuttle. It is amazing. Bartenders super nice and efficient. They were setting up a buffet for a private wedding Bachelorette party. Everyone here is so nice. Its clean as can be and if I lived in this area I would make this a regular favorite spot. I bet its fun at night too with all of the lights on the rooftop patio. Prices are all very reasonable. Go enjoy! I included some photos in this review also. UPDATE: June 2024. We returned here for an early lunch prior to the Cubs game. We spent time on the upstairs deck until our shuttle was ready to bring us to Wrigley. I have attached more pictures of todays meals. We had the same waitress as we had one year ago which was great and makes us realize that it must be a great place to work also.

3 /5 Eric Balter: I had The Piggery saved on my list of places to go largely because of how promising the upstairs patio looked the few times I had driven by previously Apparently the patio is for 21 years and and older only, if you have kids with you (like I did) you cant go up there. Huge bummer. Labeled as a "hamburger restaurant" by Google. I would probably just call it a bar since the menu has just two hamburgers on it. Tina was our waitress and she was very friendly. She was assisted by two other workers that were also very nice. They consistently checked on us. We started our dining experience by ordering the Buffalo Chicken Firecrackers only to be told 5 minutes later that they were out of those. Another bummer. My family tried a Pulled Pork sandwich, a Kansas Smash Burger, and a small pizza for my son. The pulled pork was acceptable, but nothing special. Put on a hearty sized bun and topped with slaw and pickles. It was initially very good at the beginning before I got tired of the taste about halfway through. The fries served with the sandwich I thought were very enjoyable. The Smash Burger had a very nice flavor profile from the little bit that I had. This was far and away better than the pork. In all fairness and honesty, our choice to dine here was almost entirely centered around dining on the patio upstairs. If we had known in advance that we wouldnt have been allowed up there because of my son, we likely wouldve picked another place for dinner. The firecrackers shortage all but cemented that 4 stars would be the highest I would rate The Piggery if everything else went well. While I liked the way the bar was decorated with colorful string lights, the food wasnt outstanding. Which makes the 3 stars I award seem very fair to me. I may visit again and try the ribs, but Im not interested in dining in the bar again, I can dine in a bar or tavern just about anywhere. By deduction, that means Id probably have to wait until my son turns 21 to come back.