Welcome to the Cookout

Bringing Vegan Barbeque to South Central

Now who thought of making vegan barbeque?! Hold your side-eyes until after you try Beyond Gourmet: Plant-Based Barbeque which brings a fresh perspective to the South Woodlawn food scene. As a Black-owned kitchen in South Central Chicago, Beyond Gourmet offers a flavorful, plant-based take on classic barbeque favorites. The recipes and flavor profile have been thoughtfully developed on a balcony over generations and proudly served to the South Side community for the past five years.

What makes Beyond Gourmet stand out from the crowd is that they don’t assimilate to mimic meat, they aim to enhance the flavors of the vegetables through a polished char-grill and smoking process. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and revolutionary! Every item on the menu is a testament to the fact that plant-based dining can be just as rich. This makes plant-based food less intimidating and provides versatility, making the chance for a foodgasm skyrocket!

Plant-Based Barbecue

High-Quality Ingredients

Beyond Gourmet takes pride in using high-quality ingredients that yield outstanding quality without sacrificing deep, smoky flavor and satisfying portions that barbeque lovers crave! Every customer, vegan and non-vegan alike is left satisfied due to their array of options, even down to the cheese. It’s proof that plant-based barbeque doesn’t need to follow tradition to earn its place. It creates its own lane!

Stellar Smoking Skills

Utilizing accelerated plant-based smoking techniques, every menu item receives deep, layered flavor without compromise. Every order is taken 48 hours in advance to provide an incomparable barbeque experience to each customer without cutting corners. This commitment to slow, deliberate preparation develops an unparalleled depth of flavor and tender texture that achieves culinary perfection.

“Beyond Gourmet is a TRUE, CULINARY EXPERIENCE!!! I truly enjoyed the authentic, smokehouse flavor of the burger, hot dog and sausage sandwich (don’t judge me y’all 😂). It’s quite obvious that the Chef is very passionate about his craft. I am a true fan of Beyond Gourmet and you will be too!”

— La’Tanya Tumbs, Google Review

You’re Invited to the Cookout 

We know Beyond Gourmet breaks the mold in plant-based barbeque. Their innovative approach to delicious vegan food and healthy meals can also be said about their kitchen. That is a “ghost kitchen” anyway. Now I know you’re wondering… does that mean a ghost is cooking my meal?

To put it simply, the core focus stays on the grill and not a full-sized store front. You place your order on their website or by calling in, while everything is prepared fresh in a designated kitchen space for you to either pick up or get delivered to your door! You can taste the dedication in every bite across the menu. For instance, one of their popular menu items, the Magic Shroom Burger, is smoked and char-grilled to perfection; you’d never guess it’s a vegan patty!

Beyond Gourmet is bringing notable changes to the South Central community by offering an expanded, flavorful, and culturally-rich plant-based food options, making it easier to adopt healthier habits without sacrificing the tastes you love.

Beyond Gourmet believes that great food is central to great moments which is why their catering is a heaven-sent. You can try their infamous Incredi-Bowl Pot of Chili which is a great choice to bring to a party, or just to have at family dinner. You are sure to be the one everyone is asking “where’s that chili from?” 

What People Say

The quality of their food and service is consistently reflected in the overwhelmingly positive public reviews and it leaves people wishing they had ordered more everytime!  At Beyond Gourmet, they value their customers’ experience and feedback to improve on their process and bring a bold experience to the South Woodlawn Community, quickly becoming a South Side staple for their mouth-watering menu and iconic customer care!

“The best, and I mean, THE BEST plant based burger, hot dog and Italian sausage I’ve ever had. The smoked flavor, OMG AMAZING with Top Tier seasonings. I’ve been vegan for over 12 years and this right here will blow your socks off. You won’t go to another plant based meat ever!! Oooohhhh and let me not forget to mention customer service was Superb! Thank you for expanding our vegan palate with Beyond Gourmet🤩🤩”

— Barbara Phillip Google Review

If this wasn’t convincing, we challenge you to taste the difference for yourself! For online ordering and to connect with Beyond Gourmet Community, visit their website, follow them on social media, and stay locked in for new drops, menu additions, and community moments. 

Location & Hours:

Address: 6300 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 

Open Daily from 11 AM- 6 PM

Phone: (773) 599-3611

Social Media:

Instagram: @beyondgourmetchicago

TIkTok: @beyondgourmetchicago

Facebook: Beyond Gourmet Chicago