About 17th Street Barbecue

Mike Mills + Amy Mills = a legendary life in barbecue. We’re three generations deep in the world of barbecue and we’re fortunate to have won Grand World Championships and accolades from Memphis in May and The Jack to Vogue, Bon Appetit, and Food Network. We’ve even been given top-security clearance to serve barbecue aboard Air Force One. What means the most to us, though, is the recognition brought to Southern Illinois and the community we’ve created through barbecue. By sharing our sauces and seasonings with you, we’re bringing you into the fold. Welcome home. Read their story