Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

I'm a fan of this place. the atmosphere is nice and the food is really good, possibly the best in town. Is it the best BBQ I've ever had in my life and justifies waiting 2 hours in line to only be told half the menu has been sold out?  Maybe not, but ordering for pick up is perfectly reasonable and an excellent choice.

If you do not appreciate the quality of food at the Black Dog, you do not appreciate food.  

The burnt ends are just the beginning of a foodgasm for your brain and belly.  

The burgers are spectacular, the beef brisket makes you want to call you mom the thank her for birthing you, the corn bread (with chiles, pulled pork inside) is decadent, the late night dogs are sexy messes that a person can only conjure up in fits of mad deliciousness.  Imagine a high quality dog, on a bun, topped with bacon, a friend egg, and maple syrup mayo.  

This place is the Ernest Hemmingway of food joints; simultaneously wandering between the realm the simple and the complex .

This place is past being the best BBQ joint in Champaign/Urbana and well into a place of fine BBQ eating among the pantheon of BBQ gods.  

Please do not eat there.  It's hard enough to get a seat.

My son's  took me here when I was visiting them at School , this place was packed  and I loved the ambiance , the local Beer selection was  awesome  ,  The Burnt  tips  , the pulled pork,  the brisket/ sausage , their corn bread  was great  I can't say enough about this place