The Most Delicious Wisconsin Road Trip Takes You To 5 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurants
Ben Jones
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If you love delicious barbecue, all you have to do is grab your car keys. Wisconsin has some restaurants that offer some of the best ribs, chicken and brisket on earth and they are all just a short drive away. Here’s a road trip that will take you to five of the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ restaurants in Wisconsin. Be warned: you’ll want to pace yourself on this road trip, but it won’t be easy! For some of the best BBQ in Wisconsin, grab some extra napkins and dive into this epic barbecue road trip through the Badger State.
Editor's Note: In November 2022, Iron Grate lit their smokers for the last time to serve a full house of hungry BBQ-lovers. This local favorite will be truly missed.
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Once you’ve worked your way through these awesome hole-in-the-wall Wisconsin BBQ restaurants and filled up up on ribs, chicken, and slaw, you might need a little dessert. You’re in luck, because you’re in the Dairy State! Here’s the route to the state’s best ice cream.
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