At Wayne's BBQ & Cajun, low-and-slow smoking meets the fire of Cajun seasoning — every rib, every bite tells a story written in hickory and cayenne.
100%
Real Hickory Smoke
24hr
Low & Slow Cured
Local
Chicago Ingredients
Chicago
South Side since day one
Wayne's BBQ & Cajun wasn't born in a boardroom — it was born around a smoker, late at night, with a rub recipe passed down through generations and a stubborn refusal to cut corners.
We sit at the intersection of two great American food traditions: the patient, wood-fired craft of Southern BBQ and the bold, unapologetic heat of Louisiana Cajun cooking. On our menu, brisket gets a blackening treatment. Chicken gets a Cajun butter finish. Ribs carry a molasses smoke ring that lingers long after the last bite.
Located right here on South Wentworth, we're your neighbors. Every plate we send out carries the same standard we'd hold our own family to — real smoke, real seasoning, real Chicago hospitality.
No Shortcuts
Low & slow, always
Real Ingredients
Locally sourced when possible
Community First
Your table is our table
Made with Pride
Every plate, every time
We rotate our specials so there's always something new to try — and always something familiar to come back for.
Full rack of our hickory-smoked St. Louis ribs every Wednesday. Served with two sides and cornbread.
Our legendary red beans and rice simmered all morning. A South Side institution — every Monday without fail.
Any two meats, two sides, and a drink — served Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 3pm.
Walk in, call ahead, or order for pickup. Your table — and your taste buds — will thank you.
