Are you a carnivore at heart, or maybe you just crave ribs from time to time? Any bbq fan looking for the next spot to try out can get good ribs in Illinois at a spot named Li’l Willy’s BBQ. It might have a name that sounds little, but this smokehouse bbq spot is big on flavor. This spot belongs on any barbe-to-do list.

Welcome to a meat eater's den by the name of Li'l Willy's Smokehouse BBQ, where any meat (and cheese) lovers can sink their teeth into something scrumptious.
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Li'l Willy's is a much newer restaurant compared to many across Illinois, having opened in the fall of 2020. However, that hasn't seemed to stop it from saucing up some of the best smoked meats around.
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Of course, ribs can make or break some restaurants, depending on location. Thankfully, Li'l Willy's knows more than a little about good barbecue.
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They come in half or full slabs like many other places, but the difference lies in the seasonings, treatment, and sauce. The BBQ is made fresh every day, but the house-made sauces enhance what is already amazing.
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Anyone visiting Willy's for the first time might be asking about the shoe on the menu. Meet the Willy Shoe, which is cornbread, mac and cheese, and burnt ends, all hidden by a blanket of cheese and willy dust. Doesn't that sound scrumptious? If you have room after ribs, that is.
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There are plenty of meats to go around at Willy's on most days, available in many forms and arrangements. Washing it all down with a craft beer or Excel soda is the cherry on top of an already great meal.
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Don't be sad. You can have your fill of Willy's any time they're open. You'll want to get there early though, or your meat of choice might be sold out. Sometimes they sell out quickly!
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Li'l Willy's Smokehouse BBQ, 916 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704, USA