From BBQ to Brunch [Leon's Tre]

Every other month I get together with a group from my church for brunch. The names of different restaurants are thrown into the voting pool and we dine at the winning establishment. Well yesterday we dined at a place not to familiar to most of us even though we drive by this location at least twice a week. Leon's Tre is modest yet efficiently run restaurant. Its located at 1528 E. 63rd St. It originally started out as a place for BBQ but has branched out quite considerably after its recent renovation. We had the option of a reasonably priced buffet or ordering ala carte. Grits, fish, eggs, chicken, hashbrowns, etc.... Tre's is kind of like Stanley's but only on the south side with a bigger variety of food.

Leon's Tre
1528 E. 63rd
Chicago, Il
773-256-0006

It used to be Tre's Pancake House but was closed for quite a while (I posted a picture of TPH, sort of, here). Do you know more about its days as a barbecue?

I have yet to try the BBQ at Tre's but I do know that they are still known for

serving it up right!!!!

I think I understand now. The official name is Leon's on Six Tre'. It's the newest addition to the mini-empire of Leon's, once a great name in Chicago barbecue. There are two parts to the new Leon's: a take out side serving the usual Leon's barbecue menu and a sit down restaurant with a longer menu (including plenty of pancakes, like the old Tre's Pancake House). On weekends the restaurant offers a buffet. I haven't tried it yet but one day I will. Thanks for mentioning this place.

Leon's on Six Tre'
1528 E 63rd St
Chicago
773-955-1174

Other Leon's:

Leon's #1
Cottage Grove at 83rd
Chicago
773-488-4556

Leon's #2
59th at Racine
Chicago
773-778-7828

Leon's #3
79th at East End
Chicago
773-731-1454

It's interesting that a newly printed advertising card doesn't list the Leon's on S Archer or the one on N Ashland.