Clumsy Cow BBQ

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09/26/2023

Our prime brisket on a brioche bun with sweet and spicy pickles, all drizzled in your choice of BBQ sauce. Juicy, saucy, and smothered.

09/24/2023

SALAD ASMR. #🥗

09/20/2023

Sweet and spicy pickles are our love language. #💚

09/18/2023

We’re pretty sure this is where Po***ck got his inspiration.

09/15/2023

Meet Zack Dean Blazek, partner and Director of Operations at Clumsy Cow BBQ and Industry Ales Brewpub! Zack hails from the suburbs of Chicago where his career in the hospitality industry began. His passion for fine dining blossomed during his time at Japonais, an upscale fusion restaurant in Chicago before signing on with Virgin Hotels where he spent nine years and ascended to Director of Food & Beverage. Zack enjoys the ever-changing nature of the culinary world, the art of crafting unforgettable dining experiences, and the joy of mentoring others in the industry. Help us welcome Zack!

09/11/2023

GET SAUCY. All our signature sauces are made in house and feature our take on classics like Carolina gold, broad shoulder buffalo and our signature vegan BBQ sauce (which also comes vegan;) For more adventurous eaters, dip into our special lemon pepper mild, Schezuan hot and/or citra hopped tangy BBQ options. Double dipping encouraged!

P.s. We’re open for *takeout only* on Sundays and Mondays. Order via our website or give us a ring!

09/09/2023

It’s good to have choices. From gluten free to vegetarian and vegan, we’ve got a menu of options for all eaters. Check our website now for the most updated offerings! #🐮

09/04/2023

We’re not called the City of Big Shoulders for nothin. Happy Labor Day to you and yours! #🎆

P.s. We ARE open today for delivery and pickup!

09/03/2023

IYKYK: Chicago-style.

09/01/2023

LAST CALL FOR LABOR DAY PICKUP! Give us a ring (or visit clumsycowbbq.com) ASAP and receive 15% off our entire catering menu for pickup, and/or feast upon a special Labor Day package designed for a hungry crew of 10. Full menu and package pricing is below - get MOOving! #

Labor Day Package for Pickup:
Feeds 10 people - $260.00:
—2lbs Brisket
—2lbs Pulled Pork
—Half Catering Pan of BBQ Baked Beans
—Half Catering Pan of Loaded Potato Salad (cheese, scallion, bacon)
—Half Catering Pan of Dilly Cole Slaw
—12pc Cornbread w/ Honey Butter
—One Quart of House Pickles
—One Pint of Clumsy Cow Signature BBQ Sauce
—One Pint of Clumsy Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
**Food only - no utensils, no chafing dishes, burners

Special Price Add Ons:
—Add 12 Brioche Buns $20
—Add 1lb Brisket $30
—Add 50 Wings w/ Choice of Sauce & Ranch $75

08/30/2023

Our smoky spare ribs smothered in a bath of our signature BBQ, ready for you to whisk them away. Have you tried Clumsy Cow for delivery yet?!

🚘: order.spoton.com/so-clumsy-cow-13219/chicago-il/64247109ee784589f07e3ff9

08/24/2023

Our turkeys like to smoke. Introducing Clumsy Cow BBQ’s new smoked turkey breast, available in a half pound or full and sliced to perfection. Try it for takeout or stop by today! #🦃

08/22/2023

Keepin it clean ‘n clumsy. #🫧

08/20/2023

GO GREEN. Introducing our chopped smoked turkey salad with iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, beef fat focaccia croutons, and dilly ranch. Delivery available! #🥗

08/17/2023

Clumsy Cow combos have arrived! Choose one of our sandwiches paired with a fountain drink, cornbread and choice of fries, dilly slaw or potato salad for $23. You here yet? #🥪

Menu: clumsycowbbq.com/menu
Delivery: bit.ly/clumsycowtogo

08/15/2023

Let’s meet (more of) the Clumsy Crew! Say hello to Matt Wiegers, director of sales and partner in Clumsy Cow BBQ and Industry Ales Brewpub. Matt worked in retail management for ten years before getting back into hospitality as a consultant for restaurant openings and spirit and beer brands. Most recently he spent five years as lead bartender for Elephant & Castle, assisting in the development of cocktail menus for the company nationwide. Help us congratulate Matt!

08/12/2023

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Sundays on State 08/11/2023

Thrilled to be representing Clumsy Cow and Industry Ales this weekend at ‘Sundays on State’! We’ll be serving up two IA brews, The Lost Sailor and our Limoncello Sparkling Ale, both created in partnership with Around the Bend Brewing. Pumped to be the headlining beer sponsor, and can’t wait to meet you!

Sundays on State "Best New Event in 2021" is returning this summer when portions of Chicago's most iconic street, State Street, close to vehicular traffic for select Sundays. Active recreation, shopping, outdoor dining, art, entertainment, and unexpected surprises will once again fill the iconic street while simulta...

08/09/2023

Stop by 203 North LaSalle tomorrow, August 10 (between 11a and 1p) to join team Clumsy Cow BBQ and Industry Ales Brewpub in support of Paint The City at Lasalle-A-Palooza. Check the flyer for all the details, and come get your hands on somethin’ saucy!

08/07/2023

Our clumsy artist, Chad Edwards, hard at work on our first mural. A couple more yet to come!

08/04/2023

Beep beep! We've just launched our delivery services and are celebrating with a special Lollapalooza promo! Order this weekend, August 4-6, and use promo code LOLLA23 for 20% off. Visit the link below to order now!

Order now: order.spoton.com/so-clumsy-cow-13219/chicago-il/64247109ee784589f07e3ff9

08/02/2023

Let’s meet (more of) the Clumsy Crew! Dan Rook is a partner in Clumsy Cow and Industry Ales, and director of food and beverage. He’s a Certified Cicerone with an extensive background in developing bar programs, and has led the opening of many a restaurant and bar. Fun fact? Dan was named "best bartender” by Tribune’s Redeye and featured as a “30 under 30 Culinary Game Changer” by Zagat. (He also tells a killer dad joke.) Help us congratulate Dan on this new BBQ adventure!

P.s. WE DELIVER! 👉 https://order.spoton.com/so-clumsy-cow-13219/chicago-il/64247109ee784589f07e3ff9

07/31/2023

Pulled pork. No fork. Visit clumsycowbbq.com for delivery!

07/25/2023

WARNING: skipping sides is known to cause FOMO.

07/21/2023

A recent Clumsy Cow customer called our brisket sandwich “to die for” — but please live so you can try our fried chicken sandwich, which a different visitor referred to as “not a sandwich, but an experience”. So basically we’re changing lives. See you soon, k?

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Videos (show all)

Our prime brisket on a brioche bun with sweet and spicy pickles, all drizzled in your choice of BBQ sauce. Juicy, saucy,...
SALAD ASMR. #🥗
We’re pretty sure this is where Pollock got his inspiration. #WingThings
It’s good to have choices. From gluten free to vegetarian and vegan, we’ve got a menu of options for all eaters. Check o...
LAST CALL FOR LABOR DAY PICKUP! Give us a ring (or visit clumsycowbbq.com) ASAP and receive 15% off our entire catering ...
City views and BBQ. #🚆

Address


234 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
60640

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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