Restaurants & Bars
South Side Chicago Standby Lem's Bar-B-Q Wins James Beard Award
Lem's is an old and familiar place for Leander Collins, and he's pleased to come back — the line notwithstanding.
Updated on: February 27, 2025
Whether rain, sleet, or snow may fall, people are always waiting in line for rib tips and hot links at Lem's Bar-B-Q.
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The South Side staple, located at 311 E. 75th St. in the Chatham neighborhood, has been around for seven decades. Now, it is getting some national recognition from the James Beard Foundation — for its food and its role in the community.
"To come back here and the place is still here, still the same way — yeah, it's wonderful memories," said Leander Collins, who was waiting in line at Lem's on Wednesday.
