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Russell's Barbecue

7.5 • Barbecue restaurant
Unique
📻 Vintage
💭 Nostalgic
🏘️ Local Spot
🥗 Potato Salad
🥘 Food
🥪 Sandwich
🍖 Barbecue
🍖 BBQ
🍖 Brisket
💘 Date Spots
🍺 Beer
🍽️ Dinner Spots
🏞️ Outdoor Space
☀️ Outdoor Seating
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Rustic barbecue restaurant with classic neon signs and wood booth seating creates a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere. The space includes a gaming room and drive-thru, blending old-school charm with modern convenience. Generous portions and ongoing music add to a casual, welcoming vibe.
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People are saying

"I always ordered the BBQ beef sandwich; it's the best."

"It feels like stepping back in time with that old school vibe."

"It feels nostalgic sitting in the same booths my family once did."

Good to know

1

Free coffee is available Monday to Friday from 2-4:30 pm.

2

Prices are considered high, with meals averaging around $50.

3

The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible.

Map showing 1621 N Thatcher Ave
Russell's Barbecue
7.5
1621 N Thatcher Ave, Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States
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