The rib tips are crispy , crunchy, smoke-laden, and decadent. Missing some of the juiciness of the best versions, but still utterly fantastic, especially when paired with thickly ground hot links .

You can't go wrong with Lem's. The ribs tips are seasoned to perfection. The mild sauce is not my favorite but I've grown to like.

I come for the chicken wings and fries , but really I just come for the sauce and just about any vehicle will do. Best BBQ sauce , I could drink it by the gallon. Don't judge me ????

Good rib tips and even better hot links at this Chicago staple. The sauce is divisive though: it's very different and has an almost numbing effect. Be prepared for lines out the door on the weekends.

As the best South Side barbecues do, Lem’s has you order through bulletproof glass and then take your ribs . But it would take much more to scare away devotees of these vinegary, charred rib tips . Read more

Food is good and they do take credit/debit cards.

Everything here is good me and my family has been coming for years great BBQ

Rib tips . Fries are on the bottom and soak up the Carolina-style sauce. Best BBQ of my life.

Amazing tips, huge large order. Got the RC vending machine for $1 too... GO HERE!!!! But bring cash...

A few things: There are no seats, this is a strictly carry out place. Also, they don't take debit or credit cards. Cash only !!! Don't come in here on your phone, they won't serve you until you're off.

I get extra sauce!! I like all my tips covered.

They now take Debit and credit cards

This place has the best rib tips around. The area is a bit rough...but the food is amazing.

Lem's sauce is pretty much just like my mother's - when she didn't feel like making her own, Lem's was the substitute - she would buy it by the gallon!

Barbecue aficionados have been trying to figure out Lem's incredible sauce recipe for years. Be prepared to stand in line and ask for extra napkins.

Saveur Favorite for Southside BBQ

Best BBQ in the city ..ask them to chop your tips small.

Chicken is not seasoned you must use the BBQ sauce . The links was not good. Uhm, Barbara Ann's was great! Down the street!

My mother loves the tib tips with extra sause

Lem's has the best ribs and sauce!

The ribs was so good.

Mindy Segal, chef of Hot Chocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar , eats here on her nights off. She loves the Rib tips . Read more

Food & Wine 's Best Barbecue in Every State 2020: Illinois

No longer cash only . Can now use credit/debit. Best tips ever.

Their hot links are good.

large tips with mild sauce

Get the tips cut small

Best BBQ hands down... RIP to Uncle Jimmy

The rib tips . Were amazing

Okay for second tier BBQ

Best tips in he city but not for the asthmatic!

Shrimp are off the chain!

best in the city !!!

Rib tips are great and ask for "Mr. Lem". Read more

They don't do pickup orders........OMG

So dame good the Ribs tips

It's also a hang out spot after hour in the parking lot

Agree with other tips Customer Service sucks, bulletproof glass a bit much and sauce is satisfying...

Pretty good

Best damn rib tips

Some of the worst Bar B Q I ever tasted..they have no combo's, and the sauce used for the food is just nasty.

Pretty good BBQ .

sucked....

Hot. Links.