The Most Delicious Wisconsin Road Trip Takes You To 5 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurants

If you love delicious barbecue, all you have to do is grab your car keys. Wisconsin has some restaurants that offer some of the best ribs, chicken and brisket on earth and they are all just a short drive away. Here’s a road trip that will take you to five of the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints in Wisconsin. But be warned, you’ll want to pace yourself on this road trip and it won’t be easy when you take a bite out of this awesome barbecue!

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Hillery's Kenosha Bar-B-Q, 7613 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143, USA

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The first stop on this road trip is an unassuming spot in the heart of Kenosha. The menu has a lot of great options, but if you can’t decide, consider the rib tips with fries. Delicious! Learn more.

Iron Grate BBQ Co., 4125 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA

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You can smell the delicious smoke of barbecue at any hour at this lively spot. Iron Grate prides itself on live fire, overnight cooking every night. The results speak for themselves.

Speed Queen Bar-B-Q, 1130 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53205, USA

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You can’t find barbecue more authentic than at Speed Queen. This culinary icon has been wowing customers since the 1950s. Learn more.

Double B's BBQ Restaurant & Timber’s Catering MKE Style BBQ, 7412 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214, USA

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This restaurant says it’s the place to go for a BBQ education. Prepare to study up: they serve some amazing hickory smoked ribs, pork, wings, brisket, kielbasa, and more.

Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ, 2310 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

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Not far from the Dane County Airport is a little restaurant where flavor takes flight. Smoky Jon’s has won a small mountain of awards – everything here is delicious.

Once you’ve worked your way through these awesome Wisconsin barbecue restaurants and filled up up on ribs, chicken, and slaw, you might need a little dessert. You’re in luck, because you’re in the Dairy State. Here’s the route to the state’s best ice cream!