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Ray's BBQ & Brunch

Ray's BBQ & Brunch

Eat Local in Chicago

4.7 329 Google reviews

+1 773 770 90 801357 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622 · Wicker Park

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Where to find them

1357 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622

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About

Ray's BBQ & Brunch is a family-owned restaurant in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, serving Filipino and American breakfast and brunch during the day and slow-smoked barbecue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Brisket is smoked 10 to 12 hours and pork 8 to 10. Favorites include Chicken & Waffles, garlic fried rice, the Manila Breakfast, Pork Belly Adobo, and BBQ plates with ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Vegetarian options are available across the brunch menu.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday
8 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 8 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 8 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 2:30 PM, 3:30 to 7:30 PM

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