Welcome!

What started as two backyard BBQ lovers just trying to out-smoke each other turned into one of Brookfield’s most talked-about BBQ spots. Beach Avenue BBQ is where slow-smoked meats meet bold flavor and zero shortcuts. From hand cut brisket to cherry chipotle ribs, this place is all about fire, flavor, and feeding the community. No fluff. Just damn good barbecue.

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About us

Beach Ave BBQ was formed in 2016 and started simply as two neighbors barbecuing and smoking meat in their backyards for family and friends. Impressed with each other’s skills, Juan and Christopher formed a friendship around their shared passions of making great food for the people they love.

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We are now on Eate! Excited to provide you all with great BBQ and even better way to order (in-unit, take out or delivery), book a reservation and order catering!

Our philosophy

Here at Beach Ave BBQ, our mission is to bring people together through food. For us, BBQ is synonymous with family; we would like to invite you into the Beach Ave family. We utilize locally sourced ingredients to handcraft the best BBQ in the Chicagoland area. From pasture raised pork to the grass fed beef, the individual products we produce help to define the level of quality we strive to achieve. We are proud to be given the opportunity to share our passion, our life, and our dream.

Our values

  • Low & Slow Always – Craft takes time. That’s why our brisket takes 12+ hours.
  • Flavor That Hits – From classic BBQ staples to smoked birria tacos, we mix traditional BBQ with just the right amount of wild.
  • Come Hungry, Leave Family – Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, we treat you like you’re home.

Meet the Founders

This duo didn’t just fire up a smoker — they lit up the whole neighborhood.

  • Juan Silva got his start with a backyard smoker and a mission: cook food that makes people feel good. After learning from BBQ legend Phil Wingo, Juan made it his mission to serve the kind of ‘cue that keeps people coming back for more.
  • Chris Chin built a cinder-block smoker in his backyard and hasn’t looked back. A BBQ purist who is all about that perfect bite — no sauce needed, just wood, fire, and skill.

Together? They're the flavor dream team.

Juan Silva & Chris Chin

Founders

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Give us a call

708-446-6867