Leon's Bar-B-Que

"Here's what you see when you unwrap your order of rib tips and remove the slices of white bread that are atop it: French fries sopped with hot sauce and, below them, a mountain of utterly delicious sauce-crusted meat."
Michael Stern






"Here's where you place your order, pay, and wait for it to be delivered."
Michael Stern



"The 75th Street location is one of four Leon's on Chicago's South Side."
Michael Stern



"This huge sausage has serious crunch on the outside; its interior is rugged-cut pork with plenty of spice. When you order it (or any of the rib dishes), you'll be asked if you want your sauce medium or hot. We love the latter, which is not four-alarm, but will make your lips glow for a good hour afterwards."
Michael Stern



"The little pass-through window at the right is where you place your order and slide money to the waitress. The large round thing at the left is a circular delivery system that ensures no one in the waiting room can ambush anyone in the kitchen. If you look hard through the bulletproof glass, you'll see stacks and stacks of white bread, which is provided as a good mop with all barbecue orders."
Michael Stern