Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, a barbecue joint located at 320 N. Chestnut St. in Champaign, has been feeding the Champaign-Urbana area since 2009.
Since 2015, the restaurant has had two locations — the second one is at the old train depot on the corner of Chestnut and Main streets.
The restaurant has won students over with its brilliant beef brisket and twice-baked potato casserole. Its Georgia peach sauce compliments the brisket perfectly and gives it a sweet, tangy flavor that makes students and the public return for more.
The unique style of the interior of the building makes it stand out from other BBQ restaurants in the area — especially with the classic wooden benches. In a town that’s loaded with great restaurants, Black Dog Smoke & Ale House has found a formula and style that makes it a cut above the rest.
The two locations in C-U help the business even more. Barbecue lovers who have yet to eat at the restaurant are missing out on an amazing dinner with their friends or family.
