About us
Founded in the heart of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood, Beyond Gourmet is not your typical plant-based BBQ spot.
A legacy born on the balcony
It all started on a small balcony in Woodlawn, where the smell of BBQ filled the air every summer, a tradition passed down from my father. No backyard? No problem. We turned our balcony into a BBQ haven, smoking food with love, right where family gathered. Those summers shaped me, and today, I carry that same energy into every dish I create at Beyond Gourmet.
Breaking the plant-based mold
Let's be real—most plant-based foods are about imitation, trying to be “just like” their meat counterparts. Not here. At Beyond Gourmet, we don't mimic beef or pork; we surpass them. Our mission is simple: create bold, smoky, plant-based BBQ that's better than anything you've ever tasted. No compromises, no shortcuts.
Crafted with care every time
With five years of perfecting the art of plant-based smoking, we've developed techniques that turn ordinary ingredients into extraordinary experiences. Our burgers, sausages, and sliders don't just taste good—they change how you think about plant-based food. Each dish is a labor of love, smoked to perfection on the grill.
Our philosophy? Every burger, sausage, and slider is prepared with the same care and attention as if it were made for family. Because that's exactly what it feels like—family, good vibes, and BBQ.
“Make it as quickly as we can, but as slow as we have to.”
