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Shorty's Smokehouse storefront at 121 S Main St in Waterloo, Illinois

121 S Main St · Waterloo, Illinois

SLOW SMOKED
ON MAIN STREET

Casual BBQ off the pit — ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus wings, tacos, burgers, sides and sauces. Daily specials all week long.

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  • No reservations
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kids' menu
  • $10–20 per person

Our Story

DOWNTOWN WATERLOO'S SMOKEHOUSE

Shorty's is a casual smokehouse on South Main Street serving slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, turkey and ribs alongside grilling comfort foods — wings, tacos, burgers, scratch sides and house sauces. Order at the counter, grab a table, and take home a pint, quart or gallon of your favorite side.

Smoked Daily

Brisket, pork, turkey and ribs off the pit every day we're open.

Daily Specials

Burgers Monday, wings Wednesday, tacos Thursday, burnt ends Friday.

Family Friendly

Kids' meals, free Wi-Fi, and no reservations needed.

Daily Specials

A DEAL FOR EVERY DAY

Sunday

Pork Steaks

Sunday only

Monday

Smashburgers

Monday only

Monday – Friday

Lunch menu served 11 AM – 2 PM

Lunch

Hours & Location

COME HUNGRY, LEAVE HAPPY

Address

121 S Main St
Waterloo, IL 62298

Hours

  • Monday11 AM – 8 PM
  • Tuesday11 AM – 8 PM
  • Wednesday11 AM – 8 PM
  • Thursday11 AM – 8 PM
  • Friday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Saturday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Sunday11 AM – 8 PM
  • No reservations
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kids' menu
  • $10–20 per person

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