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Robinson's #1 Rib
Hours unknown — call ahead In Riverside Plaza
The Canal Street outpost of Charlie Robinson's BBQ brand, founded by Charlie Robinson. The family recipe traces to a 200-year-old Southern sauce formula and won the inaugural 1982 Mike Royko Ribfest in Chicago. Located inside Union Station.
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Robinson's #1 Rib appears on these guides and sub-area pages.
- Address
- 225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Getting there
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- By L Clinton Blue
- By car Standard Parking
- Phone
- (312) 258-8477
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Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Canvass | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
| 2025-04-22 | Canvass | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
| 2024-05-31 | Canvass | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2023-06-05 | Canvass | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2022-05-23 | Canvass | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-05-16. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.