Wisconsin is internationally known for quite a few different foods and beverages, but BBQ isn’t one of them. Folks who’ve traveled or lived elsewhere will complain about the lack of good BBQ, but frankly, those folks just aren’t looking hard enough. Here are some of the best BBQ sandwiches in Wisconsin. These epic eats are full of scrumptious, smoky flavor, and you’ll want to devour every last bite. Check them out:
- LD’s BBQ - East Troy
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LD’s BBQ/Facebook LD’s BBQ is full of that smoky flavor you crave. Whether you get ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, one thing is certain: You won’t go home feeling hungry. Bring your friends and family along with you – the food at LD’s BBQ is meant to be enjoyed with people you love.
Located at 2511 Main St East Troy, 53120. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Bob’s Bitchin BBQ - Dodgeville
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Yelp/Leila L The sandwiches at Bob’s truly can’t be beat. This one starts with a bun hearty enough to hold up to all that pulled pork goodness tied together with slaw and sweet potato fries.
Located at 167 N Iowa St, Dodgeville, WI 53533. Closed Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Joe’s Texas BBQ - Green Bay
Joe’s Texas BBQ - Green Bay/Facebook
Yelp/Bela B We’re stretching the definition of a sandwich here, but these ever-changing and always delicious tacos are heaven-sent. BBQ tacos really need to be more of a thing.
Located at 1800 S Ashland Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304. Closed Sunday and Monday. To learn more about Joe’s epic menu, visit their website here.
- Casey’s BBQ & Smokehouse - Egg Harbor
Yelp/Stephan P
Facebook/Casey’s BBQ Smokehouse This is Wisconsin, so we know the only way to improve on stellar bbq is to add some equally awesome cheese. Other regions may scoff at us, but don’t to knock it until you try it. These tasty sandwiches are absolutely incredible.
Located at 7855 WI-42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209. Closed Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse - Hayward, Hudson and Rice Lake
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Facebook/Old Southern BBQ With a ton of topping offerings, Old Southern already wins our heart for the build-your-own style they go with. Then they created the Memphis Combo Sandwich and it was true love. This sandwich has brisket and pulled pork topped with sauce and slices of smoked sausage. Add on your favorite toppings, and you’ll be in BBQ heaven.
To learn more about each location’s hours and address, visit Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse’s website here.
- Double B’s BBQ - West Allis
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Facebook/Double B’s I once had a smoked deviled egg from here, proving once again that pretty much everything is improved by a trip to the smoker. Their standard BBQ sandwiches are all amazing, but I love this twist on a classic: The MKE-style smoked beef sandwich.
Located at 7420 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214. Closed Sundays and Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Big Boar BBQ & Catering - West Salem
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Facebook/Big Boar BBQ & Catering Big Boar is one of the best places to get BBQ in Wisconsin. Here, you can devour perfect side dishes, simple smoked brisket and tasty cornbread. It’s a meaty, carb-y dream. You’re going to love eating at this awesome eatery.
Located at 510 Commerce St, West Salem, WI 54669. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Pat’s Rib Place - Waukesha
Yelp/Kim K
Facebook/Pat’s Rib Place As the name implies, the ribs are the main attraction here, but don’t be afraid to stray to other part of the menu for some pretty stellar options.
Located at 151 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189. Closed Sundays and Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- J’s BBQ - Ripon
Yelp/Alexander Z
TripAdvisor/Patrick O First of all – the pretzel bun is a spectacular choice. Then it’s stuffed with juicy, tender meat and served up with some killer sides. Less talking about it, more eating it, honestly.
Located at 333 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Smoky Jon’s - Madison
Yelp/Daniel L
Yelp/Emmy B This one reminds me a bit of a sloppy debris po’ boy or drippy au jus sandwich. The meat is the star and you’ll find yourself picking at the little bits that fall out, not wanting to miss a taste.
Located at 2310 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704. Closed Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
- Smoke Shack - Milwaukee
Yelp/Albert F
Facebook/SmokeShackMKE Much like the pretzel bun, learning about mac and cheese on a bbq sandwich has changed me. Not every hero wears a cape - some of them are just kitchen geniuses who give the world a gift.
Two Milwaukee area locations - Third Ward and Wauwatosa. To learn about each location’s hours and address, visit their website here
- BP Smokehouse - Tomah
Yelp/Dave O
Yelp/Forrest If those top halves weren’t sitting there, you wouldn’t even know this was supposed to be a sandwich. It’s just piles of meaty goodness sitting there in all its glory, waiting for you to enjoy it.
Located at 201 Larkin St, Tomah, WI 54660. Closed Sundays. To learn about each location’s hours and address, visit their website here
- Bad Bones BBQ - Woodruff
Yelp/Dylan B
Yelp/AB Bad Bones will top your smoked meats with coleslaw, potato salad or even giardiniera. That’s the kind of outside the box thinking I like in my restaurants.
Located at 1421 US-51, Woodruff, WI 54568. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Facebook/LDsBBQ
LD’s BBQ/Facebook
LD’s BBQ is full of that smoky flavor you crave. Whether you get ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, one thing is certain: You won’t go home feeling hungry. Bring your friends and family along with you – the food at LD’s BBQ is meant to be enjoyed with people you love.
Located at 2511 Main St East Troy, 53120. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Facebook/Bob’s Bitchin BBQ
Yelp/Leila L
The sandwiches at Bob’s truly can’t be beat. This one starts with a bun hearty enough to hold up to all that pulled pork goodness tied together with slaw and sweet potato fries.
Located at 167 N Iowa St, Dodgeville, WI 53533. Closed Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Joe’s Texas BBQ - Green Bay/Facebook
Yelp/Bela B
We’re stretching the definition of a sandwich here, but these ever-changing and always delicious tacos are heaven-sent. BBQ tacos really need to be more of a thing.
Located at 1800 S Ashland Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304. Closed Sunday and Monday. To learn more about Joe’s epic menu, visit their website here.
Yelp/Stephan P
Facebook/Casey’s BBQ Smokehouse
This is Wisconsin, so we know the only way to improve on stellar bbq is to add some equally awesome cheese. Other regions may scoff at us, but don’t to knock it until you try it. These tasty sandwiches are absolutely incredible.
Located at 7855 WI-42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209. Closed Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Facebook/OldSouthernBBQ
Facebook/Old Southern BBQ
With a ton of topping offerings, Old Southern already wins our heart for the build-your-own style they go with. Then they created the Memphis Combo Sandwich and it was true love. This sandwich has brisket and pulled pork topped with sauce and slices of smoked sausage. Add on your favorite toppings, and you’ll be in BBQ heaven.
To learn more about each location’s hours and address, visit Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse’s website here.
Facebook/DoubleB’s
Facebook/Double B’s
I once had a smoked deviled egg from here, proving once again that pretty much everything is improved by a trip to the smoker. Their standard BBQ sandwiches are all amazing, but I love this twist on a classic: The MKE-style smoked beef sandwich.
Located at 7420 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214. Closed Sundays and Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Yelp/Big Boar BBQ
Facebook/Big Boar BBQ & Catering
Big Boar is one of the best places to get BBQ in Wisconsin. Here, you can devour perfect side dishes, simple smoked brisket and tasty cornbread. It’s a meaty, carb-y dream. You’re going to love eating at this awesome eatery.
Located at 510 Commerce St, West Salem, WI 54669. To learn more, visit their website here.
Yelp/Kim K
Facebook/Pat’s Rib Place
As the name implies, the ribs are the main attraction here, but don’t be afraid to stray to other part of the menu for some pretty stellar options.
Located at 151 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189. Closed Sundays and Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Yelp/Alexander Z
TripAdvisor/Patrick O
First of all – the pretzel bun is a spectacular choice. Then it’s stuffed with juicy, tender meat and served up with some killer sides. Less talking about it, more eating it, honestly.
Located at 333 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Yelp/Daniel L
Yelp/Emmy B
This one reminds me a bit of a sloppy debris po’ boy or drippy au jus sandwich. The meat is the star and you’ll find yourself picking at the little bits that fall out, not wanting to miss a taste.
Located at 2310 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704. Closed Mondays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Yelp/Albert F
Facebook/SmokeShackMKE
Much like the pretzel bun, learning about mac and cheese on a bbq sandwich has changed me. Not every hero wears a cape - some of them are just kitchen geniuses who give the world a gift.
Two Milwaukee area locations - Third Ward and Wauwatosa. To learn about each location’s hours and address, visit their website here
Yelp/Dave O
Yelp/Forrest
If those top halves weren’t sitting there, you wouldn’t even know this was supposed to be a sandwich. It’s just piles of meaty goodness sitting there in all its glory, waiting for you to enjoy it.
Located at 201 Larkin St, Tomah, WI 54660. Closed Sundays. To learn about each location’s hours and address, visit their website here
Yelp/Dylan B
Yelp/AB
Bad Bones will top your smoked meats with coleslaw, potato salad or even giardiniera. That’s the kind of outside the box thinking I like in my restaurants.
Located at 1421 US-51, Woodruff, WI 54568. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. To learn more, visit their website here.
Have you eaten at these scrumptious eateries? What are your favorite places to get BBQ in Wisconsin? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Looking for more meaty goodness? Check out 10 Best Places That Serve Wisconsin’s Iconic Butter Burger.
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best BBQ sandwiches in Wisconsin April 18, 2020 Elisa Regulski What are the best sandwich shops in Wisconsin? Tenuta’s Deli, located in Kenosha, is one of the best sandwich shops in Wisconsin. Here, you’ll find some of the most delicious muffolotta sandwiches around. This incredible meal is loaded with goodies – sweet peppers, mortadella, ham, hot capicolla, genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, lettuce, and Italian dressing. Invite your friends! These giant sandwiches can feed 8 - 10 people. What are the best places to get comfort food in Wisconsin? You don’t have to travel to the deep south in order to find delicious soul food. Crystal Cafe, located in Iola, is one of the best places to get comfort food in Wisconsin. These home-cooked meals will certainly put a smile on your face. You’ve got to save room for dessert – their pies are amazing! Schubert’s Diner and Bakery, located in Mt. Horeb, is another cozy eatery in Wisconsin. Their fresh-baked bread is absolutely mouthwatering. What is Wisconsin’s most famous food? As the dairy capital of the United States, Wisconsin is famous for its delicious cheese. It’s no wonder we put these yummy slices on just about everything! Our cheeses are fresher, tastier, and more creative that your typical grocery store staples. People who aren’t from Wisconsin simply don’t get it.
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best BBQ sandwiches in Wisconsin
April 18, 2020
Elisa Regulski
What are the best sandwich shops in Wisconsin? Tenuta’s Deli, located in Kenosha, is one of the best sandwich shops in Wisconsin. Here, you’ll find some of the most delicious muffolotta sandwiches around. This incredible meal is loaded with goodies – sweet peppers, mortadella, ham, hot capicolla, genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, lettuce, and Italian dressing. Invite your friends! These giant sandwiches can feed 8 - 10 people. What are the best places to get comfort food in Wisconsin? You don’t have to travel to the deep south in order to find delicious soul food. Crystal Cafe, located in Iola, is one of the best places to get comfort food in Wisconsin. These home-cooked meals will certainly put a smile on your face. You’ve got to save room for dessert – their pies are amazing! Schubert’s Diner and Bakery, located in Mt. Horeb, is another cozy eatery in Wisconsin. Their fresh-baked bread is absolutely mouthwatering. What is Wisconsin’s most famous food? As the dairy capital of the United States, Wisconsin is famous for its delicious cheese. It’s no wonder we put these yummy slices on just about everything! Our cheeses are fresher, tastier, and more creative that your typical grocery store staples. People who aren’t from Wisconsin simply don’t get it.
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Tenuta’s Deli, located in Kenosha, is one of the best sandwich shops in Wisconsin. Here, you’ll find some of the most delicious muffolotta sandwiches around. This incredible meal is loaded with goodies – sweet peppers, mortadella, ham, hot capicolla, genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, lettuce, and Italian dressing. Invite your friends! These giant sandwiches can feed 8 - 10 people.
What are the best places to get comfort food in Wisconsin?
You don’t have to travel to the deep south in order to find delicious soul food. Crystal Cafe, located in Iola, is one of the best places to get comfort food in Wisconsin. These home-cooked meals will certainly put a smile on your face. You’ve got to save room for dessert – their pies are amazing! Schubert’s Diner and Bakery, located in Mt. Horeb, is another cozy eatery in Wisconsin. Their fresh-baked bread is absolutely mouthwatering.
What is Wisconsin’s most famous food?
As the dairy capital of the United States, Wisconsin is famous for its delicious cheese. It’s no wonder we put these yummy slices on just about everything! Our cheeses are fresher, tastier, and more creative that your typical grocery store staples. People who aren’t from Wisconsin simply don’t get it.
