ABOUT US
Clumsy Cow BBQ is a new fast-casual, first come, first served restaurant in Chicago's Loop, located just next door from the city’s oldest camera store, Central Camera Co. Our menu focuses on "new school smoke", offering inventive creations paired with nostalgic classics, like the meats commonly affiliated with BBQ, but smothered and smoked in dry rub flavors you won't find at other spots. Our team is led by partners Dan Rook, Zack Blazek, and Matt Wiegers – all working to proudly serve up Chicago's downtown BBQ while building community and filling a culinary void in the neighborhood.
WHY CLUMSY COW?
In homage to Mrs. O'Leary's cow who (allegedly!) tipped the lantern that started the Great Chicago Fire, our mascot is not only meant to pay tribute to our beautiful city's history; but to also emphasize a commitment to not rely solely on pork. Our menu will consist of a non-denominational representation of meats, with vegetarian options to boot! In celebration of Chicago’s diehard sports culture, our space features a black and red color scheme with playful murals of our Clumsy Cow in iconic, but not so graceful circumstances.
