The take
From the sourcesLocated in downtown Geneva, Firewater BBQ n BREW specializes in Southern-style barbecue utilizing natural, farm-raised midwestern pork, chicken, and beef. The meats are prepared with proprietary wet and dry rubs before being slow-smoked over a combination of hickory and applewoods. The establishment is particularly noted for its award-winning ribs and also offers full pig roasts for off-site catering.
Strengths
- · Slow smoked over hickory and applewoods
- · Award winning ribs
- · Multiple locations for convenience
Caveats
- · Not traditional Texas-style BBQ (Southern/Windy City mix)
- · Chain-like atmosphere
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit Firewater BBQ n BREW for Southern-style barbecue slow-smoked over hickory and applewoods. They offer natural Midwestern farm-raised pork, chicken, and beef, prepared with their special wet and dry rub.
The story
From the businessFirewater BBQ n BREW serves Southern-style BBQ that is described as "perfected in the Windy City." They use natural Midwestern farm-raised pork, chicken, and beef. The meats are wet and dry rubbed with a special blend, then slow-smoked over hickory and applewoods. Firewater BBQ has multiple locations, including Crest Hill, Alsip, Geneva, Elmhurst, and New Lenox. The Geneva location is at 524 W State St. They are members of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.
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What Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning Firewater BBQ n BREW from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
There’s a burrito loco right off Larkin and Jefferson that i enjoy, Firewater BBQ & Brew is right on the curve of where Larkin turns to Weber. There’s a babas also on Jefferson, and joes hotdog on RT 30, and as someone else said, als steakhouse
Sources
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- [1]Firewater BBQ n BREW / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Firewater BBQ n BREW / rating, reviews, address, hours
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