Sugar Shack - Brighton, Illinois

Heather H.

Amazing food and even better service!!!! Loved the peach pork belly and tried the apple this time; now I'll have to get both!!! Dino ribs are melt-off-the-bone delicious (and our dog loved the leftover bone!), smoked bologna and brats were very good too! Even got bonus goodies of corn bread, tortilla chips, and desserts! Owner is so nice and attentive! Will DEFINITELY be back!!!

Blake R.

If you like BBQ, give this place a try! The owner truly wants to feed you a great meal, which is more than you can say for most places these days.

The pork belly melts in your mouth. Both the apple and peach were amazing! The brisket was moist and had a great rub. The baby back ribs were perfectly cooked and delicious. I highly recommend the bologna. It comes in a link shape and ruined any hotdog/sausage for me... just give me that bologna dog.

The owner and staff were great. If you love BBQ, stop by and chat with them. They normally sell out Fri/Sat so come early so you don't miss out. Also, the menu changes, with certain items offered on different days.

John R. I.

I stopped in at the Sugar Shack while driving through Brighton and wow! What a treat. I was like a kid in a candy store, except the candy was apple glazed pork belly. Eat it by itself, eat it on a roll, dip it in bbq sauce every which way is culinary delight. I tried so much food, and I appreciated how moist all the meat from the brisket to the chicken was.

The Nachos were piled high with meat and beans, doused in sauce and cheese with generous peppers on the side.

Too this off with friendly owners and incredible service, and you have a winning combination. I’m already dreaming of returning to try the loaded brisket baked potato.

Megan E.

If you have not been to Sugar Shack yet, you are really missing out. Not only are the workers extremely kind, but very helpful when it comes to understanding the menu. They have so many meal and meat options, which I love! I did not know they had indoor seating and when we walked in I was immediately in love with the atmosphere. Turf and fully loaded picnic tables. But the best part was the meat. Every other BBQ place feels so commercialized, but this place has some of the most unique and tasty flavors in their meats that I have ever had. Extremely juicy, no dry spots AT ALL. Just thinking about their brisket and potato salad makes my mouth water. I'm serious, guys. Check it out. It's worth the drive.

Tim R.

The food is fantastic, and the menu changes occasionally, which is nice. The meat is never dry. They did renovate, so now there are several picnic tables to eat at inside. The folks working there are the best; they are always giving out samples, and interact with the customers. Not to the point of being annoying, but in a friendly way. Please support this small business.....you won't be disappointed.

Stephanie C.

The owners are super nice and they let you try everything!!! The peach pork belly and the hog steak Nachos were great. Worth the trip, will definitely be back!!

John G.

First time ordering here. The brisket is spot on, had the 1/2 hog wrap, and the smoked baked beans were a hit. Excellent homemade bbq sauce. If you really want quality barbecue, this is it. Can't wait to get more.

Jeff G.

1st time going . Gene made us feel real welcome. He brought out a sample of everything. We all enjoyed it.Good food big portions. We were on our way to PBR bull riding.