Galewood Cook Shack appeared in Season 2, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — “Off the Hook Specials,” aired January 20, 2008 — as a Chicago BBQ and food truck operation that earned its DDD segment with straightforward, no-frills smoked meat. The operation has since closed.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Galewood Cook Shack
City: Chicago, Illinois
Cuisine: BBQ / Food Truck Fare
DDD Season: 2
DDD Episode: 11
Episode Title: Off the Hook Specials
Original Air Date: January 20, 2008
Address: 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 (former location)
Status: Permanently Closed
About Galewood Cook Shack
Galewood Cook Shack was a Chicago BBQ operation known for its food truck roots and no-frills approach to smoked meat. Its DDD appearance put it on the national map briefly, but the operation did not survive long-term. The Food Network listing and subsequent reporting both confirm the closure. It stands as one of many early Triple D restaurants that have since come and gone — a snapshot of a Chicago neighborhood BBQ scene from 2008.
Last Known Location
Address: 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Status: Permanently Closed
Galewood Cook Shack appeared in Season 2, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Off the Hook Specials,” originally aired January 20, 2008. The restaurant has since permanently closed.