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Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue is a popular fast food and barbecue restaurant in Las Vegas, known for serving some of the best mesquite smoked St. Louis style ribs, BBQ chicken, rib tips, BBQ pork and pork sandwiches, fresh hand-packed cheeseburgers, and a char-grilled Chicago-style hot dog. They also offer marinated and char-grilled BBQ wings along with homemade sides like Grandma Pearl's potato salad, cole slaw, red beans & rice, collard greens, baked beans and French fries. Visitors can enjoy daily specials including FRYday Fridays that include fresh hand-breaded shrimp, catfish & chicken wings or authentic New Orleans Po' boys. Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue promises that "nothing is over until WE decide it is!! Smoked w/REAL wood. HOT DAMN IT'S GOOD! Ribs, chicken, rib."

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11/21/2025

Oh yeah, Blackend Catfish over Dirty Rice topped with a creamy shrimp sauce

09/20/2025

Got some oxtails marinating. Gonna smoke then braise for the Bears game tomorrow.

08/02/2025

Want to invite you all to this great beach party. Lots of art fashion, music and inspiration. See ya there.

We’re ONE WEEK Away from Sandbox Symphony X!

Mark your calendars—Saturday, August 9th at Oakwood Beach—for a day where art, music, fashion, fitness, and community all come together to create something magical!

Here’s what’s in store:
🎵 Live Music Performances from an incredible lineup of local and national talent
👗 Legacy in Bloom Fashion Show featuring 5 visionary local designers
🧘‍♀️ Beach Fitness & Wellness Activities to energize your body and mind
🎨 Community Art Activations that remind us that YOU are the art
🌳 Nature, Healing, and Celebration all on Chicago’s beautiful lakefront

And best of all—it’s FREE to attend! Bring your friends, family, and good vibes.

📍 Oakwood Beach | Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕒 Festivities kick off at 12 PM
👉 RSVP here: https://www.thebeatbank.net/events/sandbox-symphony-x

💛 Huge love and gratitude to our amazing sponsors & partners who power Sandbox Symphony X:
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, The Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts, Quad Communities Development Corporation, Lamont J Robinson 4th Ward Alderman’s Office, Experimental Station, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), and the Chicago Park District Natural Resources.

Let’s make this milestone one for the books. We can’t wait to see YOU at the beach! 🌊💛

07/27/2025

A couple of pics of our booth from yesterday's event. The weather wasn't nice but we always get great feedback on our food. Everyone loved our new menu item, New Orleans Style Grilled Shrimp

07/12/2025

We are ecstatic to announce that have restarted our BBQ business. It has been a long hard road. A lot of literal blood, sweat and tears, and here we are.

As some of you have noticed our business pages have changed on Facebook and Instagram

Our first event is, The Taste of Grace in South Holland. Saturday the 26th from 1pm to 6. 16100 Seton Road. There will be fun for all, with a car show as well. So come out out and support. Hope to see you all there.

06/26/2025

Are fire flying making a comeback? In a Southside neighborhood I just seen the most I've seen in years

08/19/2024

Good evening my people. Hope all is well. It's almost that time. Place those orders today. Please DM or text only. Calls may not be answered and voicemail won't be heard. Sorry

Dealing is Wednesday the 21st by 10pm

Thank you!

08/16/2024

Green onion cream cheese scambled eggs are phenomenal!

08/15/2024

Da sauce is wafting through the air tonight, hold on!!!

Limited availability

08/14/2024

Good Morning, everybody☀️

Have a great Wednesday.

Selling Lip Smacking Award Winning BBQ
Sunday, August 25th

Pick up times are 1, 4 and 7pm

Must place orders by Wednesday the 21st by 10pm

We are renting this smoker so we can double our order capacity so please tell you family, friends and any who loves BBQ

DM for more information or to place your orders

08/12/2024

Here are the details

All orders are prepaid and pick up times by reservations start at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm. Dine in is an option for those that are traveling.
PLEASE GET YOUR ORDERS IN BY WEDNESDAY THE 21ST.

We need EVERYONE'S SUPPORT! More than ever

It has been a rough couple of years but we are in a position to give all of you some of the best award winning BBQ in Chicago. We are about to do our first cook of the season. Yeah it's late but summer ain't over. We wanted to make sure we could give great service. Last year we had people travel from all over Chicagoland and we are doing dine in for the first time. THATS RIGHT, DINE IN!

We will have complimentary beverages and adult dranks.
GENEROUS GRATUTITY ENCOURAGED

Address

Chicago, IL
60609

Public Transport:
Take the Red Line train to the Wilson stop. Walk east for 10 minutes until you reach the corner of Wilson and Broadway.

Driving/Parking:
From downtown, take Lake Shore Drive north to Montrose Avenue. Turn right onto Montrose and continue for about a mile until you reach Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway and continue for about half a mile until you reach Wilson Avenue. Turn left on Wilson, and the restaurant is on your right. Limited street parking is available, but a paid parking lot is located nearby on Lawrence Avenue.

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	11am - 10pm

Website

http://eatattheribshack.com/

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What people say

Barbecue restaurants are known for their mouth-watering, smoky flavors and Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue in Chicago is no exception. They offer a variety of delicious options such as mesquite smoked St. Louis style ribs, BBQ chicken, rib tips, BBQ pork and pork sandwiches. Their wings are also a must-try - marinated, smoked then char-grilled to perfection.

What sets Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue apart from other BBQ joints is their homemade sides that perfectly complement their main dishes. From Grandma Pearl's potato salad to collard greens and baked beans, each side dish is made with care and adds an extra layer of flavor to the meal.

If you're in the mood for something different, be sure to check out their daily specials like FRYday Fridays which include fresh hand breaded shrimp, catfish & chicken wings or their authentic New Orleans Po' boys.

But what really makes Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue stand out is their commitment to using REAL wood for smoking - resulting in a truly authentic and delicious taste that will leave you wanting more. So if you're looking for some of the best BBQ in Chicago, look no further than Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue!

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