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Hickory River Smokehouse

2343 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62702-1403
217-528-2271
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Ranked #92 of 223 restaurants in Springfield
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Cuisines: Barbecue
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Chicago, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Hickory River is such a great BBQ franchise. I've loved every one I've stepped foot in, and the Springfield HRS is no different. When you walk in, they immediately ask how you're doing (and for a lot of customers, the employees already know their name and order). It gave me a real sense of community--and I think that's something that... More

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Springfield, Illinois, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

I came in during the early afternoon, and as soon as I walked in, the people at the front asked about my order... They were very kind! After ordering, the server brought my food out, and checked on me several times. They also have paper menus on each table, so we can easily add to our order (which I did... More

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Riverton, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I tried this resturant on two different occasions. It is sort of a fast food resturant. The food was tasty but it was served almost cold. I ordered a sandwich and fries. I was given my sandwich and told my fries would be in a few minutes. As I waited for my fries my sandwich got colder. The service was... More

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Springfield, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010

Hands down - the best eat-in BBQ in Springfield. They do a sliced brisket sandwich that I stop in for when I'm lonely for Texas. Their restaurant made hot BBQ sauce will leave a tear in your eye, in the best way. Served cafeteria style, you pick your meal, watch it being prepared, find your own table, and pour your... More

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Boerne, TX
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2010

Even all the Texas license plates and other Lonestar decorations can't hide the fact that this is Springfield, Illinios. Okay food, good for take out and I think you get your money's worth. I've only been there for take out so can only speak to that. Ordering, whether take out for inside dining, is at the front counter so very... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2007

Really good barbeque and scalloped potatoes. More

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Highland Park, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2007

We found this online in a "Best of Springfield 2006" article from Illinois Times, and it was great! Just as in Texas, you go through a cafeteria-style line, letting the server know which of the many types of BBQ you'd like and sides (such as baked beans, cole slaw, mac & cheese, applesauce). I got the sliced beef brisket, with... More

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