![Interior](https://forkingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/11/o-AKsEjUU7J8Gxp4kiQqVw.jpg)
![Potato Skins](https://forkingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/11/YSEQJ4Kv0SC8OIzT3IpvAg.jpg)
![Big ass pretzel](https://forkingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/11/ELLqoxsLUozdJXe09SjFig.jpg)
![Half rack of Our Famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs](https://forkingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/11/HOR_gaentib7h7mN4WXQXw.jpg)
![Sliders](https://forkingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/11/ax6JPvpWvnhhIxpcIIVFFg.jpg)
![Chicken Tenders](https://forkingchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/11/T-dsGY6KMXC-fCGBb03uhA.jpg)
**** (4 stars)
From the description of "cozy fireplace" and BBQ, this wasn't what I was expecting, but I did enjoy it. True, there is a more tavern-like room with a fireplace, but most of the space is a sports bar, filled with TVs.
The Big Ass Pretzel is indeed giant, and very good, with a crisp crust and light interior, and served with a slightly piquant cheese dip.
The BBQ baby back ribs were also good.
I had an excellent porter, and an equally excellent Irish coffee.
On a Saturday at lunch they were very busy, but the service was on top of it, and the meal was enjoyable.
Fireplace Inn
1448 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610