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| - Lifetime Urbana residents likely have fond memories of Po' Boys and its legendary barbecue. The original restaurant is no more but its current family-oriented incarnation has much to recommend it.
Tucked in a strip mall behind Wendy's and the U of I Credit Union on University, its nondescript appearance is a fooler. Interestingly, this iteration has a connection to another Urbana tradition as the owner is the son of the proprietor of Huey's. Huey's was an incredible emporium filled with just about anything you might want to buy, perhaps most famous for its inexpensive t-shirts (I just retired my last Huey's shirt a few years ago) and it was located just across the street from where Po' Boys now resides.
This place has a lot of tradition to live up to and it does so in style. The restaurant has quite modest furnishings but is very airy and spacious and features a decent salad bar. There's also a cozy six-seat bar to enjoy your favorite libations, although there's a somewhat incongruously placed group of coin-operated arcade games plopped adjacent to the seating area. That aside, the American menu focuses on sandwiches, salads, pizza, and BBQ. Pulled pork is generously portioned and delicious. They also make a great shrimp po' boy; this eponymous sandwich comes with crispy breaded shrimp on a bun and accompanied by fries. Buffalo chicken wrap or the sister salad are both good choices as well. Friday fish sandwiches are overfilled with flaky breaded filets. I've never tried their pizza but it sure looks great and something I'll try on a future visit.
While these menu items are standard restaurant fare and not especially notable, what really stands out are the homemade pies. There's a rotating selection of fruit and sweet pies that will tempt even the most staunch dieter. Blueberry crumble, pecan, and chocolate pies are my favorites. Somehow I always seem to be able to find room to put a slice a pie away after a filling lunch.
Food isn't fancy but it is well-executed and makes for a great lunch or dinner stop. The staff never fails to make me feel welcome and to take a few moments to chat, even during busy service times. The owner is often out on the floor, talking to customers, running food, and making sure that the dining experience is great. Po' Boys will leave you with a happy tummy and wallet as well. Highly recommended.
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