Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs

Specialties

Here at Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs — Union Station, we specialize in getting your order right, and ready to go, so that whatever your destination, your food will arrive hot, delicious and ready to eat. Now you can fax your order in to us and pick it up on the way to your train. Just use our handy Fax Order Form at

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Our Main Menu for for Fax Ordering is at

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Just like our Oak Park location, smoking our own Baby Back Ribs, Rib Tips and Chickens allows us to seal in the juices & seasonings which made us Chicago’s No. 1 Ribs.

In the Mike Royko Rib Challenge of 1982, Charlie Robinson won 1^st Place over 200 contestants (see our pics page), and Robinson’s BBQ Sauce has been winning awards ever since. Stop in and try them — you’ll be glad that you did.

Call catering now for hot food party trays, or visit

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History

Established in 1983.

Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs was created after Charlie Robinson won the Mike Royko Rib Challenge in Chicago, IL. in 1982, beating over 400 other contestants, including the sponsor — Mike Royko.

Due to continuing demand for the «best ribs in town», Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs was incorporated in 1983, and Robinson’s Barbecue Sauce Co. shortly thereafter.

The restaurant is now serving as a sub-​contractor to several major Food Service Management companies, and provides daily lunch service at the University of Illinois — Circle Campus and University of Chicago, and occasional lunch service to several other companies. Additionally, Robinson’s is a fixture at most of Chicago’s annual summer festivals, and many event venues, including Soldier Field, McCormick Place, UIC Pavilion, University of Chicago, and UIC Student Center West.

Check out our Downloadable Annual Event Calendar here

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Meet the Business Owner

Charlie R.

Business Owner

Charlie Robinson is the President and CEO of Robinson’s #1 Ribs and Robinson’s BBQ Sauce Co.

Charlie is very active in his community, donating to various activities and community organizations, especially churches and schools in needy areas.

He hires many disadvantaged youths, which gives them a chance to earn income, while also learning about the restaurant business and-​more importantly-​gives them a sense of self worth and respect.

Charlie has received numerous awards, including the Nicholas Award in 1983, Augsburger Ribfest winner (1987), National Rib Cookoff in Cleveland, Ohio (1988), Royal International Barbecue Sauce Contest (1990) the Blue Chip Business of the Year Award (1992), and the City of Chicago’s «Certificate of Merit» by Mayor Daley for Taste of Chicago High Sales. He has earned certificates of appreciation from Chicago Public Schools, the Wilbur Wright College Fund, the Deputy Sheriff Recruiting Program, the Salvation Army.