Chaps Pit Beef Baltimore

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chaps, and I can't recommend it enough! I ordered the pit beef sandwiches, and they were absolutely excellent—succulent, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The fries were fresh and irresistibly delicious, truly amazing with the right amount of crunch. Additionally, the cleanliness of the establishment was impressive, making for an enjoyable dining experience. The service was incredibly fast, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, this spot deserves a solid 5-star rating! I can't wait to return for more of those fantastic sandwiches!

The real deal of you're looking for a Pit Beef Sandwich. BBQ sauces are around the corner, and while the meat is nice and juicy, I still recommend getting the house horseradish and BBQ sauces. The sausage and corned beef are good as well so you probably can't go wrong with most of their specialty subs either.

❤️This rib place has really won me over. The meat is tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time. It’s become one of my favorite spots when I’m craving good barbecue. Definitely worth a visit!

Wow! No wonder this place has been on so many national food shows!! The pit beef is so incredible you don't need anything on the sandwich but that tender, delicious beef!! Service was top notch, friendly and quick and helped us with all our extra needs and questions!! Loved it!!!

Chaps Pit Beef is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm atmosphere and the mouthwatering aroma of freshly smoked meats. Their pit beef sandwich is truly a standout—perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor. The tangy sauce adds just the right kick, making every bite a delight.

Pit beef is a must when visiting Maryland, chops is my favorite to pick up a Pit beef sandwich. My favorite here is the two meat combo with beef and sausage. Everything is made fresh and I love the sauce selection which includes various types of barbecue as well as hot sauce, along with pickles and onions. This is my go-to spot as soon as I land or to pick up for my flight when leaving Baltimore.

I was starving and needed something quick, and Chaps Pit Beef really hit the spot! The food is delicious and served fast. I got the cheeseburger, and it was massive and super savory. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to for a satisfying meal. Highly recommend!

My son lives close by Chaps and he recommended we eat here while visiting this week. The baked beans were so good, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. The fries were crispy and tender inside, delicious. The beef sandwich was piled with meat, tender, and perfectly cooked. I added some of the horseradish sauce and some BBQ sauce. My grandson had the Habbit, 3 meats, and he enjoyed it. My son had the one with a lot of meats, including the sausage. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I have enough leftover for lunch tomorrow 😋 I highly recommend eating at Chaps, you won't be disappointed!

It's been over two years since my last visit to chaps and I've also discovered they moved across the parking lot to a bigger location. Newer and cleaner facility but not the nostalgic shack I remembered but do understand an upgrade was required. Not much to say except best pit beef sandwich in all of Baltimore. Dress up sandwich whichever way you like however my recommendation is to load it with pickles, onions, and their famous tiger sauce. This is a must eat Without a doubt.

All the famous foodies visited here so I had to try. It is located in industrial area so I left little out of place. We tried the regular beef sandwich, pork rib and banana pudding. The beef sandwich does not come with any sauce but you can add different bbq sauce and dressing at the self serve area. I personally liked their hickory sauce. Their Beef sandwich is pretty much like a roast beef. The pork rib was also good and the banana pudding. I just wish i had a bigger stomach to try more stuff. Excellent service. You can see the open kitchen right behind the counter where the action is.

Ummm?? This was one of the most mixed bag experiences I've had in a while. Take what's relevant to you and leave the rest. I got the #52 Chaps Special and a small Mac'n'Cheese to go. I ordered ahead and it was ready when I got there-- when they said it would be. Folks were friendly and pickup was fast. The mac'n'cheese for $3.40 was TEENY WEENY. I guess it was 4 oz? IDK, but see my photo, and keep in mind I'm a 5'2" woman and have tiny doll hands, and that's a little teaspoon. Inflation, I guess, but it was like 3 bites. It was pretty good, to be fair. The sandwich-- which, unlike the mac, was a decent size for the money ($12)-- was kinda maddening. First, I should say that I requested BBQ sauce and it was missing. There are worse things, but just saying, it was clearly on the receipt. But the maddening thing? The beef was tasty BUT it was gristly, and the ham was tender BUT it was tasteless. Overall, the kind of place I would never come back to on my own... but I wouldn't object to giving another chance to if a friend insisted. Pretty much what 3 stars was made for.

Chaps Pit Beef on Mapleton Ave is an absolute must-visit if you're in Baltimore! The food is phenomenal--juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. Their pit beef sandwiches are unlike anything else, and the quality is top-notch. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and make you feel right at home. The atmosphere has that authentic, no-frills charm that lets the food do all the talking. If you're looking for an unforgettable meal in Baltimore, Chaps Pit Beef is the place to go. Five stars all the way!

At this point an iconic baltimore food spot. Finally came back and tired their new renovated spot. The old spot is next door but this new building is nice, good AC, plenty of seating, and bathrooms. Staff are always friendly and fast. The food is as you'd expect delicious. Got my go to raven and ordered wings. The wings are huge as they give you an entire wing not just pieces. The raven with beef, corned beef, and turkey were perfect. The roll also nice and soft pairs well with the meat. Good to see this place still going strong!

You know this has got to be good when there is a line bleeding into the parking lot. Located next to a strip joint, you'd even see their local talent coming out to get their hands on that beef. Hey, hey, HEY... those ladies need eat too! Stop in, get your grub on, and just accept the fact that you'll be getting the "meat sweats"!

I placed my order for pickup online with no problems and got to the restaurant a little after my pickup time which was no issue. I walked to the counter and gave my name was asked to give them a moment and was given my order. This is my first time back since they moved to the new building across the parking lot and it's really nice! I ordered the Double D, Habbit and Beef/Sausage.

A Baltimore, Maryland staple! I went in on a busy Sunday and tried their new location which is right next to their original location on route 40. I tried a sandwich with beef and sausage with a side of homemade macaroni and cheese. The flavor was there. The only reason why this is a three star is because it was all cold. They provide pickles, sauces, and raw onions if that is what you'd like.

If you're looking for a good Brisket this is NOT the place because they don't sell it. That's what I was looking for and got disappointed. However, they have other options. I had their pit beef and turkey sandwich which was good with or without the BBQ sauce. I tried different sauces and of them, their House sauce hits better than any of the others. I didn't think I'd like any other sauce better than Sweet Baby Ray's but Famous Chap's sauce is by far better than Ray's!! It has flavor, a nice kick but not overly spicy, and it enhances the flavors of the meat. My daughter had the tenders. She loved them. She had some leftovers to eat for lunch. I took a bite of the tender so that I could write an honest review as my daughter has not quite gained the articulation to describe the flavors. Upon taking the bite there was a nice pop of seasoning flavor especially pepper but it wasn't overpowering. The batter to chicken ratio was perfect and the chicken was moist and delectable. These tenders can be enjoyed with or without sauce. The French Fries were a bit greasy and soggy. I did try them although I couldn't enjoy them with the sandwich. I took them home, popped them in the air fryer on the open grate (this is so that as they cook some of the grease could drain off), reheated them, added some Himalayan salt, and the fries were much more enjoyable. I ordered an additional beef platter for my husband and I to have to eat later. It came with Pit Beef, FF, 2 slices of bread, and gravy. I got the gravy on the side and I'm glad I did. That gravy is tasteless. It would have ruined the whole meal. I added salt and still nothing. It needed some "Umph!," some "Pick Me Up!," and some "Sho You Right." That gravy was missing the soul that the Pit Beef has! I need the same care and attention to food to be paid all around. SN: I just thought about the contents of the Beef Platter. Beef on 2 Slices of Bread with Gravy made me think, "Where do I know that from?" Then I remembered that as a child growing up in the south we ate what the adults used to call, "S**t on a Shingle." The name is off-putting, however, the beef with gravy over bread was a life saver. The cashier was very polite. The place was clean and I'm judgemental about places with clean floors and bathrooms. This place allows you to see the grillers when they're cooking which allows me to see the floors and they were clean when I stopped by. A clean kitchen means things have been sanitized. I like that. The music that was playing on the PA speaker was jamming. I was dancing while filling our drink cups. My overall take on Famous Chap's Pit Beef is 4 out of 5 Stars. We will definitely take this ride again. I'm adding this place to my list favorites which is a very short list.

I am not sure if I ordered the right thing for this restaurant. It seems like they are mostly known for bbq sandwiches and I ordered a beef platter. It was hard to know if the beef stayed good because it was drenched in gravy & so were the fries. Also, the platter came with mostly fries then meat.

I've probably seen this restaurant on more TV shows than any other place. After eating here, I completely understand why. I had the signature pit beef sandwich and was blown away. The beef was a perfect medium rare, as I ordered, and the hard wood charcoal gave it just enough smoke flavor to put it over the top The hand cut gravy fries as a side perfectly completed the meal. If you ever are in Baltimore, you have to stop here!

So I ordered an extra rare pit beef sandwich on a roll and got the horseradish sauce. I also got 2 small sides: Mac and cheese and baked beans. I had eaten here years ago but got take-out that I ate when I got home to Pennsylvania. This time I ate it fresh. This review pains me more than you can know as I love Arbys which should be a cheap knock -off of this sandwich but when I tell you that beef had no seasoning...no flavor even being cooked over a flame....it made Arbys look gourmet. The Mac and cheese was a miss too BUT the baked beans were phenomenal even if incredibly small.

Beef sandwich here is absolutely delicious. Wildly good and expertly crafted BBQ. Far superior to Mission BBQ. I also ordered the Mac n cheese and slaw. Both were also excellent. I left a happy man. Shoutout to the service also, they were FAST and the interior is cool, clean, and comfortable. I'll happily return next time I'm in the area.

We have made the conscious effort to make our way here at least once a month but my husband would like to up it to two; that's how much we love this sandwich. The place seems unassuming but it's clean, quick, and efficient with the ordering process here. Get your sandwich and load up on onion, horseradish, and many various styles of bbq sauce. Don't forget the pickles and ask the counter for some fresh horseradish as well. I wish the condiment containers were a bit bigger for the big pickle slices but it's probably a good thing people can't load up to take too much on the side. The new spot hasn't opened across the street just yet but should be opening soon! This place is definitely worth the PIT stop on your way through.

Always good food as you can see My greedy ass had The Big John pitt Beef, turkey, Ham and sausage The service was good

Came in my Baltimore food tour and this was the cornerstone of the itinerary. Last second audible when I went from the classic pit beef to the "guys triple d" which allowed me to try the beef, corned beef, and sausage on one sandwich. It was awesome! Added the peppers onions and stewed tomatoes for texture. They offer raw onions at the condiment counter. The horseradish cream was perfect. Not a huge Carolina bbq sauce person but this one paired perfectly as a dipping sauce as well. Staff fantastic as well!

Found Chaps Pit Beef online as it was one of the highly rated restaurants in the area! They have a large menu with a lot of options. You step up to the counter and place your order. We really enjoyed the bread pudding, our only request is that it be warmed up and topped with some sort of sauce. The cod sandwich was fresh but came plane and I think it really could've been elevated with some toppings for the sandwich instead of just tartar sauce. The beef sandwich was fresh but same for the cod sandwich, we were expecting more razzle dazzle as the sandwich was very plane. Solid option for a meal if you're in the Baltimore area!

The best pit beef in town! Very good sandwich with lots of ways to customize Delicious :)

Lived up to the hype. Also recommend their mac and cheese as a side. Would definitely come back. Portion sizes are gigantic FYI.

I'm Baltimore visiting our daughter, and found this place. Never had Pit Beef before, but Mama and daughter highly recommended it, so decided I was game. Plus I was starving after a 12 hour drive up from Jacksonville. OMG, what an eye-opener! These sandwiches are incredible!! So much meat, plus cheese, on a hoagie roll.... It's almost unbelievable. Order at the counter then sit to eat inside, so no table service, but order was up fast and hot. BBQ sauces and condiments on a side board, along with fountain sodas. Place looks like a typical southern BBQ joint inside and out, other than it's in the Parking lot of a gentleman's club. And no sweet tea. But the food is the real shining star here. Sauces were spot on, not that they were necessary, as the meats easily stood on their own.

The new location - across the parking lot - offers lots of seating and a relaxed environment. The food is great and equipment is updated. The meat was moist and delicious this time. My favorite is definitely the raven with provolone cheese. The whole wings were good, but not amazing. The staff were friendly and keeping the place looking clean. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't need there since the upgrade!!

Great bbq place a bit off the way but so worth it. Surprisingly great cornbeef, no surprise unbelievably tasty pit beef! Keep it going!

Been here a few times, and really enjoy their pit beef sandwiches. I saw someone compare this to Arby's in another comment and they couldn't be more wrong- this is real meat, not processed, being cooked, cut and put together in front of you. Lot of variety of meats to create your own perfect platter or sandwich. They have built and moved into a new building at the same location- which is bigger and has nice bathrooms. Dont let the location or strip joint nextdoor put you off, the food is rock solid. If I lived close I would be a regular, but I do like to include this as a good spot to eat when I'm traveling on 95.

Baltimore bucket list worthy! While the pit beef at Chaps is the standout, everything on their menu is tasty. I'm actually a HUGE fan of their pit turkey. It's perfectly smokey and juicy. There are quite a few special menu (and off menu) items but don't miss their fall/holiday special sammie, The Plymouth. It's a combo of both pit turkey and pit beef with stuffing and cranberry mayo on a potato roll. It's truly delicious and what thanksgiving leftovers aspire to be. Remember to order a side of fries and try all their fun sauces.

Delicious meat cuts and their bbq sauce is amazing. Drove over and hour for cheat day and they did not disappoint!

Highly recommend the classic beef pit sandwich with medium meat. The pit beef is so juicy and flavorful. They also have great BBQ sauce on the side for you to add. They recently moved into a new building with much better lighting and seating. Service is great. Just don't get scared by the surrounding areas

Nice and smoked . 2 pound ribs were good . BF said it's not up to the hype tho . Visiting from NYC . Wish the sandwich was medium rare as expected.

My favorite place to get Pit Beef in Baltimore. I love the ribs and the jerk chicken. I occasionally get a Bulldog, which is Baltimore Fave. They have a new building in the same lot. Consistently good customer service!

The pit beef is the best in the city and I've been going there for years and the food is still delicious

Loved the pit beef sandwich with onions, tiger sauce (horseradish), and various bbq sauces (gold, hickory, sweet baby rays, etc). Also added jalapeños for extra, which I'd skip in the future. We ordered medium rare - the sandwich was full of thinly sliced meat. Enjoyed it with cheese fries and a drink.

This place is a must!!! I come every time I'm visiting from Alaska. I can't get good pit beef at all there. So my plan is eat a sandwich today, and get maybe a couple pounds of the ham, beef, and sausage to take back with me.

We came with high expectations. We pulled up in the parking lot that is shared with a gentleman's club. Kinda awkward. As we entered two customers were getting into it. The staff didn't do a thing, maybe it's a common thing so they are used to it. I ordered their specialty--I guess--pit beef sandwich w/fries. It was not as expected, rather disappointing. I don't know if it was because it was Wednesday, but I was not impressed. It wasn't bad, but not good either. It wasn't A okay, but C okay. I would come back to give it another try, but I pass. Looking for another spot next time.

I've eaten at this place several times and each time it was delicious some of the most tender, juicy... pit barbecue in town. Had to stop by before I leave Maryland.

The hubs kept harping that we must visit Chaps Pit Beef while we're in the area. He also said that it's beside a strip club so don't judge. I guess it's not only memories for him but also of the food value. He kept saying he remembers the price to be around $5/$6, but that was many moons ago. Still at the current price of $9 ish, it wasn't too terrible. We shared the beef sandwich, and it was a pretty sizable thing. The meat was piled on high and delectable. Though a fairly simplistic sandwich with pickles and onions, it was a tasty one. There were also sauce options you can add to heighten the flavor profile. But the beef pieces were already tasty as is. Just remember to not judge a book by its cover when you pull into the dark parking lot. Things may look a bit sketchy, but there are plenty of folks either dining in or to-going so the food's solid.

Some excellent meat choices here. I had the most popular one. It comes out as just beef but there's several different sauces you can choose. It's very generously sized portions here and the meat is so dang good I could go back right now!

This was our first ever visit to Chaps Pit Beef. During our planning for a weekend get-a-way to Baltimore, we learned that pit beef was a local institution. As we dropped in off the highway, my wife was concerned by the economic distress visible all around Chaps. I assured her would be fine, and we pulled in for lunch. Each of us ordered a medium pit beef with fries. I grabbed a bbq container, a horseradish sauce container, pickles and onions. My first bite was plain pit beef with no condiments. The beef burst with amazing beefiness. The sandwich was made world class by adding onions and horseradish sauce. My wife preferred her pit beef with bbq sauce and pickles. Both graded it as a top five sandwich of all times. The fries were just ok.

We saw this place on Guy Ferarri's show and we had to stop by. My husband and I got the pit beef sandwich. I got mine medium and it was perfect. My husband got it rare and he said it was good as well. The service was super fast and they were pretty busy at the time. They also have a good selection of BBQ sauces. The house sauce was our favorite but the hickory BBQ was also very good! Happy we came here while in Baltimore and if we come back to Baltimore we will be stopping here.

Chaps is one of my favorite places to eat in the Baltimore area. The fries are crispy and light, the pit beef is delicious, and the ribs are juicy and flavorful. They have several sauces to choose from, my favorite is the gold bbq sauce. The sides are also good, I like fact that the coleslaw is lighter on the mayo and the cabbage has a nice crunch. If you do get the ribs, get them plain. The house sauce is very vinegary and is my least favorite, and they use it for the ribs. With the plain ribs, you can really taste the char and flavor of the meat, and you can pick your own sauce to dip it with. Service is good and food comes out fast.

I'm not upset with my food but I have had better. My issue is with the 1oz bag of Lays BBQ chips that they are selling for $2.05 plus tax. I am very upset that they are indulging in price gouging. The owners know that is not right. I will not return and I will let everyone I know, know that they are doing this. That same size bag of chips is sold for 59 cent or two for a $1.

Baltimore loves a Pit Beef Sandwich and this is one of the best! Fantastic value but the environs are less than savory . Seems they are moving to a proper edifice across the parking lot. That should give the "gentleman's club" more parking and the Chaps customers a better view. Get the beef, obviously.

Highly recommend checking out! There is a reason this spot is so well-regarded and even featured a while back on Guy Fieri's show on the Food Network. The specialty here is Pit Beef, which is a Baltimore-styled roast beef sandwich (and much more tasty than your traditional roast beef sandwich IMO). They've won numerous awards for their Pit Beef, including an award they won 20+ consecutive years for having the best pit beef in Baltimore by a formerly prominent paper in Baltimore than no longer exists. Can co-sign from having been here most recently a few weeks ago that the pit beef here is fantastic! You can get it cooked however you want, and they offer varied sauces with the pit beef. Variety of other pit sandwiches and specialty sandwiches offered here as well (corned beef, pit turkey, hot dogs, reubens, etc.). Other BBQ such as ribs are also available here. I ordered a Pit Beef sandwich w/cheese and also some gravy fries. One of the better meals I've had in quite a while! The gravy fries in particular were filling and a bit more than I expected LOL. I'll point out here that the food here was slightly pricey (in my opinion). The Pit Beef sandwich, for example, was $9.75 and was $1.20 extra to add cheese. A "small" side of gravy fries was $5.40 (though they do give you an ample amount of fries for it being a "small" side). And a small 16 oz fountain drink was $3.30 (!) You might be better off getting the 32 oz fountain drink for only 40 or 50 cents more, though it seems there's no extra charge for refills so probably doesn't matter too much. There was a bit of a line the last time I came, though it was only a 10-15 minute wait. There's both inside and outside seating here. From what I could tell the last time I was here, they'll be moving to a new, slightly bigger location, right across the parking lot in the very near future (might have moved already for all I know). Despite being a bit pricey, the food was well worth it and I'll definitely be back again! This spot is off Pulaski Highway, which is not an area typically frequented by tourists, but is pretty much a straight shot from downtown Baltimore via Rt. 40 if you're driving. It's also located right next doort to one of the more well-known strip-clubs in Baltimore (Gold Club) for those familiar...

Great location wife's beef slightly undercooked but otherwise DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Came on recommendation from fellow foodie bro. Would 100% return for lunch. Sauces were sweet n tangy and full-bodied in flavor. Smokey ambience keen. Too bad it can't be bottled and sold as cologne. In modern parlance: on God this place bussin' no cap

The customer service has always been good. The young lady working the register is very thorough w the order and repeats it back to ensure the order is correct. The food comes out HOT and fresh. I absolutely love the sauce station. The pickles are probably my favorite thing and I stock up. I like dining in because I love the picnic style benches. Music choice is good and it's very chill. I will be returning for the third time very soon.

This place is the DEFINITION of don't judge a book by it's cover. It's in a wild place, we laugh at the next door neighbors (a club for gentleman), but we come for the food! I was just in Memphis and tried a lot of BBQ, and none of it holds a candle to Chaps off Pulaski highway. A warning to anyone with social anxiety or who can't make ordering decisions under pressure - this place is efficient and it's because they take orders fast! Make sure you know what you want when it's your turn. Helpful tip: study their giant menu ahead of time, I was very overwhelmed by all the options! We ordered the pit beef sandwich with a side of fries and corned beef on rye with a large side of coleslaw. There was a decent line but the kitchen turned our order out in about ten minutes! The meat is freshly smoked, incredibly tender, and they give you plenty of meat piled on your sandwich. This is the best BBQ you'll get in the Baltimore area!

A must stop if you're anywhere near here! Pit beef sandwich all day everyday. Thank you guys for doing such a great job!

Went for Lunch Food - 5/5. The pit beef sandwich was phenomenal! Beef was a beautiful red with its smoky grilled flavor in every bite. It was cut very thinly to make the texture super tender and the bun was toasted well. The tiger sauce added a nice kick and added a hot/cold contrast along with its creamy consistency. Service - 4/5. Hardworking staff that churns out sandwiches. Value - 5/5. Pit beef is an experience you don't want to skip when visiting Baltimore. It stands out from other beef sandwiches with its smoky flavor and extremely tender texture. Chaps is a great place to have your first pit beef experience as a big sandwich loaded with beef is only priced in the low 10s. Parking - Private Lot (Free)

This place was amazing! Best BBQ anywhere! Quick service nice place. And just damn good food! You can go wrong!

1. Prices are much higher then they should be. 2. The sandwich's are much smaller then the used to be by far. 3. Most important....I use to go there every weekend I stopped going when I noticed that that meat at the end of the night was being stored in a bucket. Not a real big deal BUT it was being stored for the next day in the fridge or freezer after it was being cooked.. I don't think it's normal to cook food and then when the store closed the leftovers were put away in a bucket. This would be reheated all over again for the next day. Not good. Fresh food is what I thought I was getting not reheated leftovers. I hope they make a change for me to come back. I do appreciate Chaps I loved picking up food from there just this one thing for me changed everything.

Wow. Everything we had was tender and juicy! The pit beef sandwich was smokey and melted in your mouth. We only tried the House bbq sauce and the creamy horshradish sauce and bother were . Ribs were also very good. We were pleasantly surprised how good the baked beans and coleslaw was!! Small place but they have a few tables inside. They share a parking lot with a Gentlemans Club.