I got the rib, brisket, pulled pork, and fries. It was all really good. The ribs were so good I almost didn’t want to dip them in the saweet sauce but that stuff is so good too. It’s like sweet bbq if you like the sweet more than the bbq. Just watch the ketchup when it gets low, it spit on my shirt and arms.
Porch Chair Barbecue is our go to lunch stop when traveling to southern Illinois. It’s right off of IL 57, easy to get to. Love their pulled pork, sausage and fried bologna sandwiches. Their homemade chips are excellent! Paired with quick, friendly service, they never disappoint!
This is a nice little place. I had the pulled pork and Cole slaw. The pulled pork was good and they have different sauces on the table you can put on it if you like. The Cole slaw I want really a big fan of. Something about the dressing they used but that won't stop me coming back and trying a different side next time though. They have some parking for semis. They have a space to eat outside of you like. Because it found it a little confusing partly because I can be a little slow, you have to go up to the counter to order and then go find you a spot to sit, it's not table service even though it looks like it could be. Over all it was good place to eat and I will eat there again at some point when I have time.
I was just looking for a quick, convenient bite right off I57, but PCB turned out to be a massive surprise. As someone who spends plenty of time dialing in the perfect smoke on my own spare ribs and steaks at home, I can be pretty picky about roadside barbecue. But this place absolutely nailed it.
The meat was incredibly tender with a textbook smoke ring, and you can clearly tell they don't take shortcuts. The brisket / pulled pork was phenomenal, and the sides held their own too. It’s super easy to get on and off the interstate, making it the perfect pit stop if you're logging miles on the road.
If you're driving through and want genuine, high-quality BBQ that punches way past expectations, do not pass this spot up. I'll definitely be pulling over here again.
LM
Lisa Mcconaghy
Aug 1, 2026
As an over-the-road truck driver it's not always easy to find a delicious meal you got to stop and give it a try family friendly original super cool establishment great people when I go from the North to the South I'm hitting this spot when I go from the south to the north I'm getting this spot and if I can go east to west I'll try and get this spot even if you don't like barbecue stop and give it a try top-notch top-notch