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Speed Queen

1130 West Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI - (414) 265-2900
Speed Queen is Milwaukee’s best barbecue, serving pork, beef, and turkey cooked until ridiculously tender and served in a glaze of spicy sauce.
86% Approval Rating (15 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
shoulder
ribs
outside meat

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (4)
Roadfood.com Editor
" Speed Queen is Milwaukee’s best barbecue, serving pork, beef, and turkey cooked until ridiculously tender and served in a glaze of spicy sauce. The mild sauce is full-flavored and slightly sweet. Hot sauce is explosive, a dark orange emulsion that reminds us ..."   [Read More]
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Jeff Johnson
July 06, 2011
"Speed Queen is what BBQ aficionados crave in this part of the country. They do it right here. The place has burned down a few times over the years and comes back to regain the top spot for Milwaukee BBQ each time. It's not fancy (understatement), and if you get your ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1130 West Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI
(414) 265-2900

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
A pile of Speed Queen's meaty ribs.
"A pile of Speed Queen's meaty ribs."
Cliff Strutz





A haze of smoke usually wafts out the smokestack above Speed Queen's roof.
"A haze of smoke usually wafts out the smokestack above Speed Queen's roof."
Michael Stern


Here is outside meat, hot-sauced and served as a
"Here is outside meat, hot-sauced and served as a "sandwich." Most people do eat with their hands, but only because finger-licking is so much fun. This is not exactly a portable sandwich!"
Michael Stern


There is a big lot around Speed Queen because so much business is take-out.  The inside is mostly kitchen and smoke pit, with only a small area for tables.
"There is a big lot around Speed Queen because so much business is take-out. The inside is mostly kitchen and smoke pit, with only a small area for tables."
Michael Stern


Milwaukee's finest barbecue parlor, and one of the best anywhere in the Midwest
"Milwaukee's finest barbecue parlor, and one of the best anywhere in the Midwest"
Michael Stern



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