Mel's Craft BBQ Menu

4.2
(325+ Reviews)
  • Meat Platters

    • One Meat Platter

      Five to six ounce serving of the meat of your choice, plus two sides and a drink. Its a full meal!
      $16.95
    • Two Meat Platter

      Two 5 to 6 ounce servings of the meat of your choice, plus two sides and a drink. Its a full meal!
      $19.95
    • Three Meat Platter

      Three 5 to 6 ounce servings of the meat of your choice, plus two sides and a drink. Its a really full meal! (You could share it, but we don't condone that kind of selflessness.)
      $23.95
  • Meat by the Pound

    • Baby Back Ribs

      Chicago means baby backs, and these are done with care by our pitmaster. Dusted with Mel's sweet rib rub and smoked for hours, until not quite falling off the bone.
      $19.90
    • Prime Brisket

      Prime grade beef brisket, rubbed with salt and pepper and slow smoked for 12 hours.
      $29.90
    • Pulled Pork W/ Cracklins

      Berkshire pork from Kilgus Farms, smoked on the bone served with crispy pork crackilns.
      $19.90
    • Pork Belly Burnt Ends

      Cubes of super rich Pork Belly, slow smoked, then covered in our special Asian style gochujang BBQ sauce, then smoked again!
      $27.90
    • Turkey

      Lean but juicy slow smoked turkey breast.
      $19.90
  • Sandwich Meals (w/ side and drink)

    • Mel's Big Burger

      Two 1/4 pound patties of ground prime brisket, smoked, then served on a toasted potato roll with cheddar, tallow-grilled onions, and Alabama white sauce.
      $12.95
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      We take a juicy chicken thigh, marinate it in buttermilk and secret spices, smoke it, cover it with Nashville hot oil and a tasteful drizzle of Alabama white sauce, all on a toasted potato bun.
      $12.95
    • Chopped Brisket Sandwich

      $14.95
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      $14.95
    • Turkey Sandwich

      $14.95
    • Sliced Brisket Sandwich

      $16.95
    • The Big'n (All Three Meats)

      For the big appetite, Brisket, Pork and Turkey
      $19.95
    • Pastrami Rueben

      $16.95
    • BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich

      $9.95
    • Buffalo Pulled Chicken Sandwich

      $9.95
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      $9.95
    • Pork Belly Bahn Mi

      $14.95
  • Sandwiches (ala carte)

    • Mel's Big Burger

      Two 1/4 pound patties of ground prime brisket, smoked, then served on a toasted potato roll with cheddar, tallow-grilled onions, and Alabama white sauce.
      $8.95
    • Nashville Hot Smoked Chicken

      We take a juicy chicken thigh, marinate it in buttermilk and secret spices, smoke it, cover it with Nashville hot oil and a tasteful drizzle of Alabama white sauce, all on a toasted potato bun.
      $8.95
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      $10.95
    • Chopped Brisket Sandwich

      $10.95
    • Turkey Sandwich

      $10.95
    • Sliced Brisket Sandwich

      $12.95
    • The Big'n (Three Meat)

      $15.95
    • Italian Beef

      $9.95
    • Pastrami Rueben

      $12.95
    • BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich

      $5.99
    • Buffalo Pulled Chicken Sandwich

      $5.99
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      $5.99
  • Sides

    • Applesauce

      The perfect side for a little sweetness, plus you can say you're eating healthy!
      $3.95
    • Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

      How do you make potato salad amazing? Use sweet potatoes and add chipotle.
      $3.95
    • Cornbread

      A healthy slice of house made cornbread flecked with roasted mild red peppers, served with honey butter on the side.
      $3.95
    • Mac'n Queso

      The classic, with a Tex-Mex twist, house made queso.
      $3.95
    • Mustard Slaw

      Dijon mustard adds the right tang to cut through our rich meats.
      $3.95
    • Pork Rinds

      Fried crisp and airy, dusted with our signature rub.
      $3.95
    • Side Salad

      $3.95
    • Spicy Pit Beans

      These beans get trip through the smoker and gather the smokey goodness from all our smoked meats.
      $3.95
    • Watermelon

      $3.95
    • Waffle Fries

      $3.95
    • 4oz Cheese Sauce

      $2.00
  • Other Stuff

    • BBQ Nachos

      Loaded with your choice of meat, queso, beans, and plenty of veggies (it's like a salad, kinda)
      $14.95
    • Smoked Wings

      Slow smoked and then fried. Served with ranch dressing and your choice of sauce.
      $13.95
    • Big'n Mac'n Queso (Choice Of Meat & Sauce)

      Dinner sized order of mac'n queso, topped with your choice of meat and BBQ sauce.
      $13.95
    • Chili Of The Day (Could Be Turkey Midwest, Pork Verde Or Texas Brisket)

      We run a chili every day. Could be Turkey midwest style chili with tomatoes and beans. Some days, its our Pork Chili Verde, with roasted poblanos. And sometimes a bowl of Texas red with brisket for the "no f'n beans" crowd.
      $4.95
    • Loaded Waffle Fries

      $14.95
    • Queso'n Chips

      Bowl of chips, side of queso, dip, enjoy.
      $9.95
    • Individual Bun

      $0.75
    • Package Of Buns

      $8.00
  • BBQ Chopped Salad

    • BBQ Chopped Salad

      $4.95
  • Specials

    • Monday Baked Potato

      Baked Potato loaded with Pulled Pork, Cheese and Sour Cream.
      $9.95
    • Tuesday Turkey Pita W/Side

      $13.95
    • Wednesday Ribwich W/ Side

      Real ribs, deboned, sauced and served on a potato roll with onions and house-made pickles.
      $15.95
    • Friday The Wally W/Side

      Smoked Lamb on a pita with tzatziki, onion and tomato.
      $15.95
    • Sat And Sun Italian Beef W/Side

      $13.95
    • Kickin Chicken Sandwich

      $7.99
  • Dessert

    • Banana Brown Butter Cake

      Tender banana cake with browned butter frosting.
      $3.95
    • Triple Chocolate Cake

      Stephanie loves chocolate, and this brownie delivers.
      $3.95
  • Kids Menu

    • 4 Wings (Mild Rub)

      Slow smoked chicken drumstick. Comes with chips or fruit.
      $7.95
    • Mac'n Queso

      Kids' sized mac. Comes with chips or fruit.
      $7.95
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $7.95
    • Apple Sauce

      $2.00
  • Pickled garnishes

    • Butter Pickles

      $0.00
    • Jalapenos

      $0.00
    • Onions

      $0.00
  • Sauces

    • Texas Twang

      Vinegar based with flavors right out of Texas.
      $0.00
    • Mini Mel's

      Sweet with hints of pineapple and warm spices.
      $0.00
    • Golden Zesty Mustard

      Yellow sauce. Tangy enough to stand up to any meat.
      $0.00
  • Soft Drinks

    • Apple Juice

      $1.00
    • Bottled Water

      $2.50
    • Fountain Drink

      $2.00
    • Jarritos Mango

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Lime

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Mandarin

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Fruit Punch

      $4.00
    • Topo Chico Mineral Water

      $4.00
    • Jaritos Pineapple

      $4.00
  • **THIS SECTION IS FOR PICKUP ON THANKSGIVING EVE, 11/22 FROM 4PM-9PM ONLY**

    • PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING YOUR THANKSGIVING ORDER!

      Pickup for all Take and Bake Thanksgiving dinners will be on Wednesday, November 23rd from 4pm - 9pm ONLY. Please make sure that your selected pickup time is within these hours on 11/23 before ordering from this section. Happy Turkey Day to you and yours!
      $0.00
  • Take and Bake Thanksgiving Dinner

    • 20 Lb. Whole Smoked Turkey

      $139.95
    • 5 Lbs. Sliced Turkey Breast

      $99.00
    • 5 Lbs. Sliced Brisket

      $139.50
    • Grandma's Dressing

      $44.75
    • Tallow Mashed Potatoes

      $44.75
    • Green Beans

      $44.75
    • Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole

      $44.75
    • Smoked Gravy

      $19.95
    • Cranberry Sauce

      $9.95
    • Bread Rolls

      $9.95
  • **THIS SECTION IS FOR PICKUP ON THANKSGIVING, 11/23 FROM 10AM - NOON ONLY**

    • PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER!

      Pickup for all hot Thanksgiving dinners will be on Thursday, November 23rd from 10am - Noon ONLY. Please make sure that your selected pickup time is within these hours on 11/24 before ordering from this section. Happy Turkey Day to you and yours!
      $0.00
  • Take and Bake Thanksgiving Dinner

    • 20 Lb. Whole Smoked Turkey

      $139.95
    • 5 Lbs. Sliced Turkey Breast

      $99.00
    • 5 Lbs. Sliced Brisket

      $139.50
    • Grandma's Dressing

      $44.75
    • Tallow Mashed Potatoes

      $44.75
    • Green Beans

      $44.75
    • Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole

      $44.75
    • Smoked Gravy

      $19.95
    • Cranberry Sauce

      $9.95
    • Bread Rolls

      $9.95

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