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December 2023 by David Grabowski
Full salad of ribs were smoked perfect and a nice smoke ring. Fell right off the bone. Brisket sandwich was good as well and plenty of brisket.
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December 2023 by Mark Boswell
Dukes BBQ is a fantastic joint, and the owner is a good guy. Just ate there for the 1st time today, and the ribs are the best. Great dry rub and sauce. Talked to the owner Duke, and he is a good-hearted person. The train caboose is a cool location, too. Mac and cheese is great!
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December 2023 by Ann C.
We stopped by Duke's on a whim on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30. My husband, my daughter and I ordered a brisket sandwich and a pulled chicken sandwich to share. The lovely woman taking our order answered all our questions and was so incredibly nice. Duke was also there and was equally wonderful. The little caboose is so adorable! There are many picnic tables available but it was cold so we decided we would eat in the car before we headed to the grocery store. We placed our order and sat in our car until it was ready. Both sandwiches were amazing. Incredible. We also ordered a Mac and cheese to bring home to our son but we each took a bite of it... family tax. Our son loved it! He was asking for more later that night. Like I said, the sandwiches were incredible... the slaw was just like the slaw I make and it was delicious. There were lots of napkins in the bag and some wet wipes as well. Such a good meal and one that I look forward to having again. Thanks Duke!
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November 2023 by Traderjoey
My daughter and I loved everything about this lunch stop. We each had the pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely delicious. Prime pieces of meat, no fat, no grizzle, seasoned rub, tasty sauce, the type of flavors that I’ve had when I travel down south. The sides of coleslaw were so delicious. I would’ve been tempted to take some home if we didn’t have several stops in between. My daughter and I, both agreed The coleslaw might’ve been the best tasting coleslaw we’ve ever had. Duke the owner told us the recipe was from his uncle down in Mississippi. And it tasted like it came from the best family reunion picnic ever. We also tried the half slab of the St. Louis ribs. I’m generally more of a baby back connoisseur, but these were so tender and tasty, that it tells me I definitely need to go back and try the baby back ribs. If you like St. Louis ribs, these will blow your socks away. When I got in the car my first call was to my other daughter who’s currently in Ohio and a huge rib fan to tell her when she comes home in December for the holidays we’re going to be stopping here. The train car restaurant, with seating outside, blues playing, is just a really cool vibe. Duke could not have been any kinder to both myself and my daughter. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, hospitality, and his personality. Do yourself a favor and stop here.
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November 2023 by George Pastorino
I am a fan of Great BBQ and Duke’s is the best I ever had. Rib tips, BBQ chicken, Slabs of Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket etc ….it is all lovingly smoked to perfection onsite in huge barrel grills and smokers,. Duke , his father Tanzy and the whole staff are very friendly to everybody and they have the blues playing for a great vibe. For you cyclists, it is right on the bike trail! Come and try Dukes, you won’t regret it….I guarantee it!
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November 2023 by Ivonne Gutierrez
Best BBQ in town! I have gone there multiple times and every time the meat is soo good and the sides are amazing (especially the beans). Great customer service and staff is super friendly! I will always recommend to friends and family.
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November 2023 by Lindsey Idle
I have known Duke and his family for over 20 years. The recipes he shares with us have been passed down and originated within his grandmothers soul down in Mississippi. This is what BBQ is all about. The meats are smoked fresh outside daily and you’ll know when the meats are smokin LOL. Delicious sides, fun atmosphere and an absolute delight when you run into Duke himself. We love this gem right in our hometown!
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November 2023 by Anthony Nicholson
Was riding by on the Fox River Trail and noticed this place around lunchtime. Super top notch bbq. As I told the extremely cool owner, I'm super picky and obsessed with BBQ given that I grew up in Kansas City. Super impressed with the pulled pork I had.
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November 2023 by Tim Stone
We had Dukes cater an event last weekend. Duke was very helpful with both what we needed, going the extra mile and being super helpful. On top of all that personal service - the food was GREAT. We had ribs, pulled chicken and pulled pork.
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November 2023 by Queen
Their service was phenomenal and omgg the fooood was even better!! This place is definitely a HIDDEN GEM! I hope anyone that may see this review actually go out and try their food! We will be their new regulars! Ohhh, and we came from TEXAS, and I can proudly say that they gave us a runnn for our money on the bbq lol. (Unmm, they kind of won "a little bit" lol). Go try it!
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November 2023 by Queen R.
their service was phenomenal and omgg the fooood was even better!! this place is definitely a hidden gem! i hope anyone that may see this review actually go out and try their food! we will be their new regulars! ohhh and we came from texas, i can proudly say they gave us a runnn for our money on the bbq lol. (they kind of won "a little bit" lol). go try it!
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October 2023 by Carleigh V.
Holy moly 5 stars aren't even enough for how fire this restaurant is. We were able to catch them right before they closed & thankfully we did. The pork sandwich the brisket sandwich we loved them so much we went back to grab another sandwich and slab of ribs. The owners are also the kindest people. Highly recommend!!
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October 2023 by Kenneth Sanderson
The pulled pork was absolutely the the worst I have ever had. It was so dry that I couldn't finish it. $30 for two sandwiches and two diet coke's. Will never go
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October 2023 by Jerrod Smith
I was in the area from Oregon and got to enjoy their BBQ at a Family get together they provided food for. Everything was great. I especially enjoyed the Brisket and the Beef Ribs. Mac and Cheese was Great as well.
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October 2023 by Douglas Blake (Doug)
$$ This is a top place for BBQ food. Everything is cooked and made fresh right on site in large smokers. Specials change, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Even the sides are great! Iconic red train caboose playing blues music is unique. Take to go or sit outside at picnic tables.Parking: There is a parking lot right behind the train caboose. Usually, there is no problem to park, but if any downtown event is happening, it could get filled. However, a lot of street parking in the surrounding area is available.Wheelchair accessibility: You can get to it by wheelchair, but depending on where you park, may need to traverse around a little to get to street level.
