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2.0 of 5 stars.
after eating at smoque BBQ i was not really impressed with there service ordessert the apple pie in a bag was really really guppy! over all it was over rated
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did not steer me wrong. Finally got up there after hearing about this place for years.....My friend was told to order the chicken; I will absolutely return for that. I'd had the pulled pork and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Read my lips: SMOKED BRISKET. To die for. Everything is exceptional as well. Look no where else in this city for smoked meats!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm always up for bbq. smoque is the best place i've found for bbq in the area. the sausage and chicken are amazing and the ribs are done just right. the meat falls right off the bone. delicious. i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I *finally* made it to Smoque after how long? I will say this - it is the best BBQ that I've had in Chicago, so I will definitely be going back. I'm happy to finally find a place that makes me want...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I've had amazing BBQ in Texas, North Carolina and Kansas. The closest thing to it in Chicago is Smoque. Seriously. This place is phenomenal (except for the occasional long lines, which I'm now...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Northside/Southside...the BBQ DifferenceTonight I drove from River North all the way to Pulaski and Irving and home to Edgewater to suit a craving for GOOD ribs. I've heard amazing, glorious rave...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculous! If you are a BBQ snob, like me, you will love Smoque.As a Texan, I know GREAT barbeque and Smoque delivers!The brisket is the best outside of Sonny Bryan's in Dallas. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Good food and a pleasant atmosphere. This place does almost everything right. Carnivores will enjoy the variety of meats, side dishes to how you want your meal prepared. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best barbecue I've had in Chicago. The brisket is transcendental. Fries are amazing, and the other sides are really really tasty. I could eat this two or three times a week if I lived closer (and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time the other night with a few friends. For my sides, I ordered the sliced brisket with cornbread and mac & cheese. The brisket had good flavor and was very tender, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good, but nothing all that spectacular. It will satisfy your BBQ craving, but don't expect anything out of this world.We had the baby back ribs, chopped brisket and pulled pork as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, my past review of Smoque got me thinking it was time to revisit, and yup, it was just as good!Full slab of back ribs was a little heavy on the rub, but I still loved it. The beans were great with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype. This is fantastic BBQ. Our party had the pulled pork sandwich, the chicken, ribs (of course), mac & cheese, cornbread, french fries, and peach cobbler. I can't think of a complaint...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Barbecue. Good Sides.The brisket is unlike anything that we are able to get in Milwaukee. We decided we wanted to go to Smoque, so we made plans to go to the Shedd Aquarium as an excuse to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These are the type of ribs, you just don't fuck with!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. i've only ridden by their restaurant location--haven't gone there yet, but we get it catered at work on fridays occasionally and it's always a popular choice. i'm imagining the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some Smoque. Nom nom nom...I will admit I am not a huge BBQ snob, but this is pretty darn good food. The brisket, ribs, pork, and chicken are all super yummy, and the baked beans and mac and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have been hearing about Smoque for some time but it was just a little to far to travel. We were presented with the perfect opportunity this Sat to head in that direction.We arrived around 11:30...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I don't eat at Smoque at least three times in one week, I am not a happy girl. Too much Smoque? No such thing. Being from the south, I was hesitant when I first heard about this supposedly amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love true Texas barbeque then you will love this place. It still doesn't come close to Salt Lick, Driftwood or Rudy's in Texas but it's pretty good and it's in CHICAGO! I don't have to go all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Jesus! I haven't reviewed Smoque yet? Well, it all started at a friend's birthday party, well it wasn't his birthday, but his daughter's. Anyway, he told me about this wonderful place that sold...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 reasons why Smoque is my new favorite BBQ place:1. ribs taste like real outdoor firewood grilling.2. Mac & Cheese... OH YES PLEASE.3. order here/ pick up here ordering style4. BYOB5. finally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is very informal, rows of community tables and chairs. The meal is served on baking trays topped with parchment paper. The brisket is so tender, you don't need a knife. The pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in the world. End of story. Well almost, there's something on the St. Louis ribs that I can only describe as magic - I definitely recommend veering from the traditional Baby Back here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brisket = so good. I want to try everything but I don't know if I can get something else now! I've never had brisket so tender, and the BBQ sauce on the side is incredible. Need to get extra next...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bark and good smoke ring on all the meats.The sides were very good.The service was good.Prices are fair.The mac and queso was very bueno.cole slaw and corn bread was muy chingon. Berry was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic and Barry(owner) is a pleasure to talk to. My wife and I have driven from Plymouth Michigan just to have lunch and then drive home and the trip is worth it! Brisket is my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ I've ever eaten! The Brisket was tender and lean, the pulled pork melted in my mouth, the Texas-style sauce was tangy and thin, the best mac and cheese i've ever eaten as well (covered in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh em gee.can we say carnivore heaven??.. the brisket,,, the ribs... omg this made me loveeeeee non-babyback ribs... and then the pulled pork... the peach cobbler... OMGOMGOMGOGOMG, I can't even write...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque BBQ is without a doubt the best BBQ joint you can possibly find in the Chicago area.Of course, that isn't necessarily saying much. Many Chicagoans have considered a full slab of ribs cooked in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think just the sheer fact that Smoque has been reviewed over 400 times speaks for it self. You don't get this much attention for being bad or even mediocre.I always have my favorite, the Chopped...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...Mmmm...MMMM!! It should be illegal for anything to be this darn good! Let's state the facts. 1). I really enjoy BBQ 2). I really enjoy good BBQ 3). I really enjoy Texas Style BBQ 4). Smoque is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my recent trip to Chicago, Bella(my fat friend) brought me here, It was walking distance from where we were staying.I ordered the pulled pork combo with 2 side dishes. She got the 1/2 brisket and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy Texas style BBQ then this is the place for you. I'm a fan of Memphis & KC style BBQ. I like the Brisket sandwiches and they're baked beans are great. Service is very good and there's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When people are willing to wait over an hour outside the restaurant for the food, that says a lot! My St. Louis ribs were sooooo good! It was tender, juicy, and exactly what I needed. The Mac &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We picked up some pulled pork and some brisket for a concert at Ravinia. We also got some baked beans and cole slaw.I can't say enough about how fantastic the pulled pork was. It was juicy and tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The brisket is so good it should be illegal. The mac and cheese is just right. The St Louis ribs are perfect. I even like the slaw. It's worth waiting regardless of how long the line may be. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, tried it again. This time I stayed with the brisket and it is on par with the joints down in Austin TX. The ribs and everything else are average.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I must be a moth that continually has to fly right at smoque's light. This is the 5th time I have been to smoque. I live 6 blocks away. On Friday I called at 6:30 to place my takeout order. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque is BBQ done right! The food I had - brisket, baked beans, and corn bread - was amazing. I know this is going to sound silly, but you could really taste the smoke...and that's a good thing!I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this place 5 stars because 6 or higher isn't an option :) If you love bbq and are in the area, you gotta try it! I live in Texas and grew up in north Alabama so I've had some of the best bbq in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Given any day of the week, you can always count on a good line of patrons at Smoque. Sit in it and wait. Trust me, it's worth it.The Chicken and sliced brisket are always a fail safe choice. In...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big BBQ eater but after trying Smoque I'm going to try as many BBQ restaurants in the city that I can. I got the 1/2 and 1/2 sandwich plate which consisted of a pulled pork and a brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best bbq brisket I have ever had, I always get the take-out and my mouth waters on the way home from the intoxicating aroma, I cant get enough of this stuff.......
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque's food is delicious and huge portions. I really like the thin barbeque sauce. Yum. The fries are also outstanding. If you don't like waiting in long lines, or the lack of personal space...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque gets 5 stars when thinking about BBQ available in Chicago and a solid 3 stars for their BBQ effort overall when taking in competitors from other states/cities. Probably not much to add to 466...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding food at very reasonable prices.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why so many other reviews are complaining about the "large line." The large line signifies that the food is excellent and worth waiting for.Also, it's BYOB.Great all around.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had a mean craving for some beers and bbq last night and went to check this place out to see what all the hype was about. I heard it was popular but did not expect to be waiting in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a BBQ connoisseur by any means and in fact I rarely crave it, but Smoque has converted me. Their brisket and pull pork is so delicious...and usually I don't eat either, but don't shy away...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love BBQ (smoked meat), this is the place to go. I've tried many others in the city and so far this is my favorite. If you go online, you can view the menu. When you walk in to this place, it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My better half has had a hankering for GOOD barbeque for oh, I don't know, TWO YEARS or so. A quick search on Yelp revealed that Smokin' Woody's is nearby, but reviews were mixed. A second quick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque is Smokin'! With this many reviews, I'll keep my short and let it be known I KNOW good BBQ, having lived in the South for many many years and married into a Southern family. Yes, M'am.MUST...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place about 2 months ago and it was very, very good. It was a busy night, so I decided to do a carry-out order...and when I got there, I was really glad I did! There was a line out the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know a BBQ place has promise when they serve BBQ on butcher paper rather than plates. Another sign that it might be good is a stack of wood in the back. Smoque is a very good BBQ place that doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not an expert on BBQ and we found Smoque on an Internet search and put it on the list to try. I checked out yelp reviews before we went and am thankful for the heads up on the wait to get in &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been back to this place since shortly after it opened, as the line lately is too long to justify eating there. Whenever I want to go, I never seem to have the time to wait. Maybe I'll make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My belly was so full that I was literally holding it out the door...After Yelp Summerfest, I convinced Denton J. to head over to Smoque. Sure, we had already feasted on all sorts of deliciousness,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dry rub!! Definitely great bar-b-que, the flavors are deep in the juicy and tender meat. The beans are also tasty. It is on the smaller side, but we have take it to go and it just as good in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best Brisket this side of Texas -- just make sure you get it sliced and not chopped. The brisket is already "fork tender" and that's with plastic forks so if you get it chopped it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most definitely the best BBQ I have had in the city. Try the pulled pork and the mac and cheese. You won't regret it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever contemplated working at a particular restaurant just to be closer to the food you loved? I've often thought of approaching the owners of Smoque and asking them if they would pay me in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came all the way from Houston, Texas to check out this BBQ on the recommendation of our Chicago family. Sure... we saw it on the Food Network but who knows more about BBQ than Texans??? We were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this place on the Food Network channel about a year ago and decided since I was in Chicago I would check it out.After a week long marriage to deep dish pizza, I decided that on my last day in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is very good, parking is typically tough around there during meal times, and it's pretty expensive, probably over $20-30 for 2 people to eat depending what you order. Definitely worth a try...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another return visit for us and, as always, Smoque never disappoints. Our mission is to turn as many people on to this place as we can. Got there on Saturday afternoon a little after 4. Virtually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so was the food at Smoque worth the 45 minute wait? ...Kinda? I guess? I mean, don't get me wrong. The St. Louis style ribs were perfectly done--meaty, tender, and not swimming in fat. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've written, I may be a bit rusty, but here we go. Last night husband and I tried Smoque. We'd heard so much raving about it, that we were dying to try it. True to what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the briskets, slaw, beans AND PEACH COBBLER! Crazy lines though sometimes. It's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said??I *always* get the brisket (usually sliced), cos if I'm eating out and paying, I'm generally gonna go beef over pork. But don't get me wrong, the pulled pork is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
decently priced, overwhelmingly good indulgement of ribs. the sides are also yummy! the wait is worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. Just simply excellent. I consider this to be the best BBQ I've had in a very very long time, if not ever. I ordered the ribs, the pulled pork and the chicken. Mac and Cheese was an amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Tuesday night, and the line was out the door. Expect to wait at least 15 minutes in line. They purposely slow down the ordering process because there aren't many tables in the place,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually heard about this place from my uncle in California. I think this place was on the food channel. Everyone was excited to try the famous north side BBQ joint. Things you should keep in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a personal rule that I only give out five stars when a restaraunt does something better than I've ever experienced before (or at least damn close). Smoque met this criteria on with SEVERAL...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fucking ridiculous how good this food is. The BF and I were actually a little turned on by the food, lol. The chopped brisket is divine. It has just enough sauce on it, though they do give you an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm trying not to eat out much lately, but today was a miserable failure. Breakfast at Jam's (biscuits and gravy were good, not great) and lunch at Smoque's. I was on the Northwest side see, as one is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We waited in the line outside the door in the pouring rain. The added humidity only enhanced the luscious BBQ perfume emanating from this decidedly small, un-fancy building known as Smoque. While...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Smoque on 3D. I now know why Guy went there. It is decidedly the best Q in Chicagoland! Ribs fall off the bone good. Pulled pork excellent as well. We lucked out and they were having...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most excellent barbecue!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading about this place on yelp, I decided to check it out, as I love BBQ. I got the sampler plate with pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. I found the brisket a little dry and the ribs weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday afternoon after seeing this place on 2 TV shows. Bad idea to go then. The line was out the door! We could hear everyone talking "I saw it on this show, I saw it on that show."...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying, I have hit the southern bbq trail in my travels. I have eaten at many of the legendary spots from North Carolina- Texas. I have also been to the popular "authentic" bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from Austin, TX and the guys that started this place got much of their inspiration from there. In fact, their new sausage is made in Taylor, TX (about 30 min outside of Austin). They are very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to hit Smoque on our last day in Chicago. After seeing it featured on Diners, Dives, and Drive Ins my family had very high expectations (and hopes). Parking was a problem but we found a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had much better BBQ. Uncle Bub's in Westmont is my favorite and in the city Smoke Daddy is very good. I went to this place once, gave it an honest try, and was so disappointed that I will not be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have gotten smoque catered for my work 3 times now, so I have sampled just about their entire menu.Being not the biggest fan of bbq, I was shocked to say that I absolutely loved it...the pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the brisket platter with slaw, mac & cheese, and bbq beans and a drink all for $12. I thought that was pretty decent for a bbq joint. The brisket was tender and the sauce wasn't bad. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! I highly recommend the sliced brisket with fries and peach cobbler. Just as good, if not better, than the stuff I've had in Austin, Texas.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was OK. My boyfriend loved the brisquet, His ribs were average. My pulled pork was just OK. No real complaints about the food, but the atmosphere sucks. We waited in a long line to eat at a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing the place on TV, I had to make a visit to see if it was as good as they said on TV. We got there just before lunch, so there was no line to speak of. After flying up from Texas I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been back again, this time with my parents. My dad is a huge BBQ lover, so I was excited to take him here. They both loved their food, as did me and my husband. The only negative was that they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I didn't really care for their ribs... BUT, I loved the beef brisket sandwich. That was good!The place itself is very smalled and crammed. I usually just take it to go, then go eat in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love BBQ, but this place is over rated. If it was in the south no one would care or notice. The meat is cold and they run out of food all the time. You could wait an hour in line to get your food....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So it was a Thursday night and our little one spent the night by Grandma's house. When I asked my husband where he wanted to go he suggested "smoque". I wasn't that excited about making a trip...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque was solid. It didn't knock my socks off the way the reviews and line to get in suggest, but it was definitely solid and I'd go again. You do wait a while in line, but once you get in it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In love....I'm not a huge BBQ fan but I do enjoy it on occasion. My friend/co-worker and I needed a new place to go for lunch so we decided to head on down Irving and see what the fuss was all about....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Smoque periodically over the last 12 months. I will say for north side BBQ, it's good. Generally speaking for a BBQ snob, it's alright. My likes here are definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazingly good food. when I was there a year or 2 ago, the seating was the only problem. Too many customers... if that tells you anything.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yea, it's totally a 5 star place. Smoque comes in second only to a place in Castroville CA called The Central Texas BBQ. The owners of Smoque are always in house. Their menu is fundamental and their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn good, for a northern state's BBQ. I was battling myself on whether to give it a 3 or 4 stars. I think I hold BBQ joints to a much higher standard because it's just a crime to serve bad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sense is that this place really picks up at the key dinner hours, but damn, if rollin' in around 5:30 PM on a Friday doesn't give you curbside access to the counter. Rolled in here for my second...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With its trendy spelling, I expected the inside of Smoque to be some kind of Nouvelle Barbeque experience. And am I ever glad it's not! The inside is that of a simple, functional joint: tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been dying to try this place forever and last night I finally got my wish! I had the sliced brisket sandwich with mac n' cheese.....my friend got the ribs with mac n' cheese & fries....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely 5 star worthy but i can't do it because of the wait to place my order. So far I've had the chicken, pulled pork, brisket chili (side dish), mac and cheese, fries, and a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a fan of simple, no fuss food, and can appreciate pork shoulder or a brisket that has been smoked all day, then this place is DEFINITELY for you. Smoque is a no frills kind of place, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best BBQ places in chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally-Brisket I can LOVE. So far, the best brisket I have liked has been home crafted by true BBQ lovers or a couple of joints in Texas, but the brisket here is actually the best I have ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I have discovered that I am just not a fan of smoked meats. My husband LOVES this place and is always trying to convince me over, but no dice. He actually made a cab wait there last week...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the praise here on Yelp, I was really excited to try Smoque. I'm a BBQ fiend. I'm particularly fond of Texas style brisket, but I love all BBQ.I was very disappointed with the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. What can I say bad about Smoque. Probably nothing. Well, the location and parking sort of sucks, but worth the travel.Every time I go to Smoque I get the same thing - Chopped brisket sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. I won't spend a lot of time rehashing the things other reviewers have already pointed out, but this is a fantastic place for any BBQ-loved to try if they live in or are visiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was riding bikes around the northwest side the other day and a man at a bike store recommended Smoque, although I had heard about it before. The line was out of the door on a Sunday afternoon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Smoque again, and keep waiting for it to suck since it's so popular. It does not suck. My hubby got the full slab, 1/2 St. Louis, 1/2 baby back. I always get the pulled pork. Just really good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last weekend we decided to go to Smoque. Great reviews and all the fuss around it we decided to check it out. Well, parking was a little tough and we were greeted by a very long line outside but when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simplicity is the key. The owners have wisely kept their operation small and the menu limited - which takes a lot of self control when your restaurant becomes a gold mine.The food is prepared to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes when it comes to the power of Yelp and the "hot spots", you just become a number. This is one of those cases. I'm just a number.At Smoque, simplicity is key...well that is til it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ spot in Irving Park. The pulled pork sandwich was awesome. Plenty of seating but if you get there late that won't make a difference. I've been there a few times and the place is so busy the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why but I can't get on the Smoque bandwagon; for some reason this place gives me a tummy ache, and not from over-eating because it's a tummy ache that is unique to Smoque. Everyone raves...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends of ours suggested trying Smoque after seeing it on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives". While don't think it qualifies as any of those, there is some decent BBQ here.Between my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Giving Smoque BBQ one star likely won't persuade many people here, so please consider this review a reminder to demand your food be properly prepared. I've been to Smoque three times -- two of which I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After much rescheduling with my BBQ lovin' buddies, and many dashed dreams, we finally made it to Smoque. Unfortunately we finally made it to Smoque after Smoque finally made it on TV. I will damn...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Picked up some brisket and a half slab of the St. Louis style ribs a week ago. I think the brisket was great again. I actually thought it was better than the other 10 times I have gotten it from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at smoque is great, the dining area is cramped. I really enjoy the food here. The sauce is tangy, and the ribs are great. I like the mac n cheese also. This place is byob, but I would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Again, pointless to write about this joint, but here I am.It wasn't stellar. It wasn't gawd awful. We picked it up to go late on a Sunday evening. It was so packed -- when we called to order we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent three years in Chicago, desperately searching for a passable pork shoulder before my husband found Smoque. I had heard about it a few times, but passed it off, since I had been burned by a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first taste of barbecue/southern cuisine came when I was a young boy.We were driving through Alabama on our way to Mobile. It was late at night and the only thing open was a KFC. A mustached...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque is fantastic.I'm a creature of habit and always order the same things, which allows me a sampling of most things on the menu.The ribs are delicious and my favorite part is that they're NOT...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, sure... it's more fun to get BBQ in a little run down place on the side of an old dirt road run by an old man or woman with smoke-stained hands... yes. I agree. Chicago has had a few greats that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque is awesome. One of the best bbq restaurants in the city. It is usually a long line out the door when they are busy. The brisket is out of this world.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not understand. I simply do not understand! It must be the power of good press. Maybe Oprah said something good about it so the drones showed up. I just do not understand. You do realize that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at the Salt Lick in Austin, TX more times than I can remember. I used to think they had the best BBQ in all the land, but now I must confess that Smoque is vying for that sauce-slathered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love BBQ. Loved Smoque. Knew it was a treat when we saw the 20 folk line out the door. The service was fast provided the number of guests, the food was fresh and piping hot, the portion generous....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Proof positive that some people in Chicago will do ANYTHING to avoid going to the south side of the city for (waaaaaay) better food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dee-lish!! It soooo good I crave it, and I don't crave anything. Home made everything, coleslaw, cornbread, and macaroni and cheese are to die for. They do have a small dining area but always seat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rib fan here. Give me a bib and let me work! This place is in my hood and it is quite the find. Off the recommendation of my sister I gave it a shot. Ever seen the episode of Seinfeld with the Soup...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome BBQ! Ribs are amazing, fries are great, good slaw/chili. The line out the door says it all. Definitely the best BBQ in Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Real quick lowdown..CC accepted, BYOB, Small seating area probably best early eveing hours, baked beans good smoky taste, Baby bake ribs better than St. Louis ribs (to me atleast), Sauce could be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, this isn't 5 stars......perhaps for folks that haven't been to Texas and tried their BBQ, but this does a "very" good job making some tasty meat, but it isn't perfect or the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know a place is cooking up some mean BBQ when you can smell the smoque (sic) down the street. This place definitely lived up to all the hype! The brisket is very smokey with a perfectly charred...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't give Smoque 5 stars, you are ridiculous!Yes the line was out the door when we arrived at 8pm on Thursday, but I thought it moved rather quickly and they even have reading materials...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends and I went to Smoque last nite for dinner. Boy! Am I glad we did! I've been searching for a BBQ place ever since I moved back to Chi over a year ago. Now I've found it!Smoque served...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends and I (yes, with "Tom T") went to try Smoque last night. I wasn't quite sure what to expect...good BBQ is one of the few things I miss about living in Texas. I ordered the 1/2...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I add that hasn't already been said by the first 350 reviews? Not much.I can say that this is probably the best bbq I've ever had. Same goes for the baked beans. The brisket was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite BBQ spot in Chicago. I like to bring friends here from out of town for an "authentic" Chicago restaurant experience. The waiting in line part just adds to the anticipation. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: The food really makes this place (Note- it's BYOB). You can tell from the moment you walk in the door, the owners, cooks & cashiers are 100% focused on food. I don't typically crave bbq, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Went again and was definitely not disappointed. SO good! By far the best BBQ in Chicago! The portions are plentiful. The interior is modest with limited seating. After ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More brisket puh-leassse!!!Love it. I'm not much of brisket connousieur but I know what I like. The brisket here is delish. Flavorful, tender and cooked to perfection. The BBQ sauce to dip with is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque is by far the best BBQ in Chicago. The fact that someone has the gall to mention Famous Daves is appalling, because they are clearly not in the same league.The baby back ribs are amazing and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best barbecue in Chicago. Period."But, what about ...."No! BEST. BARBECUE. IN. CHICAGO. In fact, after Arthur Bryant's and Rendevous, this is the best I've ever had.Went with my parents a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This had got to be one of the best kept secret's in Chicago. The ribs are terrific but the brisket of beef is to die for! Our first visit yesterday and believe me we are already talking about our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the area and pass Smoque frequently. I have yet to see a day when it is not busy.T he brisket and pulled pork are delish! I haven't tried the ribs as of yet.. I will though when I'm tired...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you really like BBQ in the southern style it is a place for you to try. Always busy sometimes with a long line outside. I definitely had better ribs but pulled pork is very good. I didn't like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got a chance to try this place. I ordered the half-baby back ribs, the pulled pork and a sampling of the sliced brisket. Thought the ribs were ok. I don't like my ribs charred nearly black at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been craving that damn pulled pork! Its so darn good that I've been wanting to drive up that way to get me some food. The place is a cute small restaurant. Kinda cool you get to sit almost in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the brisket and was of the opinion that it was good, not great. It hardly rates up against the Texas BBQ that apparently attempts to emulate, such as Cooper's in Llano, Country Tavern in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this would be a 4.5 star review if the distance wasn't so great, about 45 from where i live. i have been here once so far and that day was the white sox home opener after the game. i got the sliced...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really far away, so thats the minus, and also it was crowded, but the staff was so handy. My friend was all 'It's hot in here'and he was all 'I'ma go turn the air on for you'Then I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brisket is the best! And the chili mmmmmmm! long lines though, but worth it ! tried HONKY TONK (overated) in pilsen and there is a reason why they have a third place trophy! (not so good brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I've ever had bbq this good in my life... then again I'm from the north, and i've never been to Memphis in May BBQ Cookoff (which I would love to attend one day). But as far as I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to wait in line for a while, this place is busy. Is it worth the wait? I'd say so. The food is pretty good.Of course everybody has their own opinion about what makes good BBQ, you're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Tuesday night to avoid the crowds, who come with good reason!I tried the brisket platter, half sliced, half chopped with Fries and the cobbler. Everything was excellent. If you leave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food, but I'm just not a huge fan of dry rub ribs. The rub is really tasty, the meat is so tender and crunchy...but I just prefer mine to be dipped in a vat of sauce before I eat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Smoque a few years ago and was underwhelmed, but upon my latest visit (about a week ago), I was blown away. We waited about half an hour in line before getting our food and were tempted to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking distance from my house and you can BYOB. Great BBQ.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp reviews are screwing with my head. OK, now that I got that out the way. We are (wannabe) serious BBQ freaks that find just about any reason in the world to throw ribs on the grill. Although my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"People love us on Yelp." Sometimes these stickers make me skeptical but in this case, yes, yes we do. I especially thank Penny S. and Jenny Z. for their mercilessly tantalizing praises which set my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine who lives close to Smoque filled my head with all kinds of advice before I went here. "Get the St. Louis ribs, not the baby back!""Make sure you eat mac and cheese!""Oh and eat the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My benchmark for all things bbq is the Salt Lick just outside of Austin, TX. so I have pretty high standards when it comes to my grilled/smoked meats. I try to judge Chicago bbq by a different...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not that great. All I tasted was lemon as the BBQ sauce. Baby Back Blues in Plainfield Il. is sooooo much better. It is worth the drive.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I wait for that fateful day when my folks venture forth from those sylvan groves of the North Shore and cry, "Child, take us to Uncle John's (or Barbara Ann's)," Smoque does quite nicely, thank you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was out shopping on the 18th in the 1987 Sprint, and I had to go to a grocery store to get a majority of the items. To minimize the possibility of impulse buying, I decided to eat something before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you wait past 5pm or so on a weekend prepare to wait in a long line that snakes out the door, but its well well worth it.Pulled pork, St.louis Ribs, Brisket are all awesome and its hard to decide...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since they consider this American traditional and it was next on the culinary trip around the world i added it to the list!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tony was craving for ribs but I didn't want to go all the way to downtown just for Carsons. So I went on yelp and found Smoque BBQ, read the reviews and was sold on coming here. First of all, I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in Chicago. Not even a question. LIGHT YEARS ahead of the competition. Pulled pork is insanely good. So is the beef brisket. Even the cole slaw is good and I usually hate cole slaw. Theirs is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pulled pork was excellent, the corn bread was a little lacking but passeable. I would go to this place all the time if it had more seating! Expect to rub elbows with the people next to you....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is what I'm talking about! Finally found some respectable BBQ in Chicago. All the meat items received a satisfactory score in my grade books. I usually like my baby back ribs to just fall...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to add that has not been written. So, I find it sufficient to present my agreement with every positive review on yelp and to reiterate that Smoque is absolutely the best BBQ in the City. A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a group went here today for my second go around at a great Chicago establishment. And I have to say, Smoque has still got it. Tender, moist meat, delicious sides, and a staff that knows how to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yummy. ohhhhh, amazing. Yum. Mmmmm. Oh my god.That's kind of how our lunch conversation went today at Smoque. The 1/2 pulled pork sandwich was more than enough food (after i dumped the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best BBQ in Chicago. Pulled pork, Brisket, Ribs: all kill the competition. Peach Cobbler, Mac and Cheese, Slaw...are all worth the trip alone. I'm writing this after having been to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On Valentine's day at 3, this place is packed. I like the concept of forcing people to place their order before they choose their seat as it cuts down on potential issues. I thought the ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 5 times since the begining of January when I first heard about Smoque on channel 7. Wow. It is the best BBQ you can get in Chicago.Everything here is good. My husband has had every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome sides at this place! Fantastic cole slaw and probably the best mac & cheese in Chicago. My only complaint was I wish the sides were bigger! The meat was just perfect. Great sauce and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With all the fierce competition of BBQ joints. This place is good but is not the best in Chi Town. For me, the best would be Honey 1 BBQ.I also did not care for the limited and tight seatings. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ I've had in Chicago. But the place is way too small for the crowd it draws - we ordered but had to wait for almost 20 minutes to sit down! The ribs were just right - crusty on the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to a corner BBQ, well outside of downtown and in the true neighborhoods of Chi-Town - this place is as real as it gets. Being from Michigan, a BYOB spot like this in Chi Town is a real...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you come to a place like this it is hard to decide what to get the first time. We have been wanting to come here since we heard about it and finally had the chance to go there.We arrived about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went first thing on a Sunday (11ish) and there was not a line at all. I got the chopped brisket platter w/coleslaw & got the baked beans & cobbler. My friend got ribs & a large mac n cheese (we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who doesn't eat meat, please stop reading....Smoque BBQ is hands down the best BBQ I have ever decided to put in my mouth. From the amazingly charred chopped brisket, to the incredibly tender...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could do 3.5 stars, that's what I would give this place. The ribs are definitely great here. It has the great smokey flavor and the barbecue has a great tang without too much sweetness. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM.There was a line to the door around 7:30 on a sunday night (they close at 9). No problem getting a table once we ordered. I had the 1/2 pulled pork and 1/2 chopped brisket sandwich. They were out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i feel slightly guilty only giving three stars because the food was melt-in-your mouth delicious. here are the reasons i cannot give more stars: 1. the secret is out, waiting in a line out the door on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My wife and I eat here all the time. This last time I had the chopped brisket sandwich, mac & cheese, and bbq beans. Everything was great as usual and the mac & cheese is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, great food! I got the 1/2 brisket 1/2 pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and fries. This was definitely some of the best pork and brisket I've had. The fries portion was huge and were so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know jack about BBQ. Texan? Memhpis style? St. Louis-an? No clue.But I know I do like moist meat, tasty/tangy sauce and a smoky flavor.Smoque really hits the spot. I've had the baby back ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even see how this could be debatable. Smoque simply has the best BBQ in the City. I live down the street from Smoke Daddy - and don't get me wrong, I love Smoke Daddy. But sorry, no other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried this place after hearing about it. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of bbq beans and cornbread. The portions they give is just about right. I have not had the ribs or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what they are, I give them mad props. It's pretty good Memphis style que and gets better each time I go. I've not had the ribs yet, as I always go for the brisket (chopped more so than the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to say that I'm a bbq expert, but I do feel that I've had my fair share....we did have a hog roasting at my high school graduation party after all! Anywho, smoque impressed me quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man-O-Man this place has good BBQ. When you go, please do me a favor and get the "taste" portion of as much as you can (its perfectly legal to get brisket, ribs, and pulled pork all on one plate),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've given this place a few tries. It's not bad, just not great and the portions are small. I think it gets such high marks because there are no great BBQ joints in the city. The pulled pork and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the half and half sandwich meal. Brisket chopped.The baby back ribs are good as well but price at about $22.My girlfriend loves their mac and cheese, I like the fries and beans. The beans are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque gets 5 stars because it is in IL, I would give it 4 if we were further south but as I look outside I am reminded we are NOT. For BBQ in IL this place it absolutely Delicious. It is perfect to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before coming to Smoque I heard epic tales of its succulent greatness. I'll be honest after trying it I am not that impressed. Perhaps it is because I am from Texas where BBQ is king or I think that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place after a coworker suggested it. I then came over to Yelp to find over 300 reviews, how could I have missed this place. I decided to have lunch. I ordered the 1/2 pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We tried going to Kuma's last night but no way we were waiting two hours for a burger, so we hit this place up. It was a very pleasant surprise. It was no bullshit BBQ--I can dig that. They were out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that FoodTV visits has a lot to live up to. Smoque lived up to expectations and now I'm looking for an excuse to return for more. We ordered the St. Louis ribs and brisket with sides of mac...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't go to a place like Smoque for the ambiance; it's noisy, full of screaming kids, smells smoky (and so will you when you leave!) You go for the amazing food.My S.O. and I braved the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now, one may be wondering what a personal trainer is doing at Smoque - right? I'm also HUMAN! Plus, the hubby makes some kick-butt ribs so I took him with me to see if we could find a suitable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMYYY!!!!!! Smoque is my new favorite place. I can't believe it took me so long to eat here. I always heard there was long lines to get in, so we decided to stop by around 3pm on Sunday and try our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You'll have to wait in line probably, it's counter service. But it's very delicious. We split St. Louis ribs, pull pork, mac&cheese, fries, baked beans, cornbread, and the peach cobbler. I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just go. I grew up in Georgia where barbeque and SEC football are the real religions, and Smoque is the closest I've come to the slow smoked deliciousness that comes from "down South"I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. My wife is from the South and everywhere I had taken her for bbq was not up to snuff. Until this place. We love the pulled pork sandwiches, the St. Louis style ribs and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have hesitated to review these guys because they are already impossible to get into. We tend to order carry out ribs for consumption at home. Been a fan since the opened. What made me write this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to try this place out after seeing it on Check, Please a long time ago, but just finally made it out last fall.I have not had better BBQ in Chicago. I think to get better brisket you may have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a neighborhood gem. Best pulled pork and tender beef brisket. The mac and cheese, I wish the little round cup it comes in was bigger as it's deliciously cheesy. The platter is the best choice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no BBQ auteur, but I was sorely mistaken in my expectations of ordering a half order of the sliced brisket sandwich. The sandwich was not much more than the size of a slider. I enjoyed their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Smoque BBQ for quite sometime now. I imagine if you go to Texas and tell them the best brisket you've tasted is in Chicago, you'd be in trouble... you'd also be correct.The brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe how many times I have been to Smoque but I haven't yet written a review. Normally this is the type of place I would write-up. I think this is the best pulled pork in the city. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to try the fantastic Smoque and it did not disappoint. I tried the beef brisket and the Texas sausage and they were both great - not overpowering, just pleasant and tasty. And the sides,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pulled pork is great. So is the sausage. Tender and tasty. The platters win over the sammies, because you get TWO sides instead of one. The sides are great. Mac and cheese and peach cobbler are at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends took me here after seeing it on Diners, Dives, and something on Food Network. The huge line going out the door and around the corner told me that it would definitely be worth the wait....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for Smoque. I previously tried to visit the restaurant, but found a line outside and around the building. I kept going. On a Sunday evening at 7:00 P.M., I met friends there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will need to update this review due to the fact I have only been here once. When it comes to BBQ you have to be critical and try everything to find out the best eats. Most places do ribs great, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No ambiance here, but who cares? They treat you great! They make sure you get a table, they come around and ask how your food is, you really get the feeling they want you to enjoy yourself here. And...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about Smoque makes my mouth water and my hands shake. I started going there after seeing it on Food Networks "Diners, Drive-Inns, and Dives. Being that it is located less than 1 mile...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the food is good, I don't think it is great. The service is good, not great. The seating is okay. Parking is not so hot. I feel the prices are on the high side. Actually, I think they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Pulled Pork. Love the mustard sauce. The wedge is always a starter for the meal. Like this place a lot. Best BBQ in the city??? I would say always a consistently good meal. Owner is really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Smoque! After yet another fine meal at Smoque, I had to do it some justice and give back by writing a stellar review. Summary: It is a BYOB that serves BBQ - that's it! They don't have burgers,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME! AWESOME! Just go! Order one of everything and you won't be disappointed. If you see the owner, who is a taller thinner guy say hello and ask any questions you have about the menu, he's a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: MOST BBQ JOINTS IN CHICAGO SUCK! Wise-up, people: Chicago is not a BBQ city...it's really not. Break out of Chicago once and while!As a Kansas Citian, I have rediculously high standards for many...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMOLA!!!!!like i needed a new restaurant to crave food from....the brisket was stupendous but i don't think recommendations need to be given. just go, go now...and just pick something,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a New Englander, I am probably the least likely person to review a BBQ joint, but when have I ever let that stop me before.Coming from a BBQ neutral region, I have no bias and I really enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I love BBQ but try not to eat it too often. so when i do, i want it to be great and this place hits the mark. We ordered for a big group so i got to taste almost everything. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream about Smoque.......went a few weeks ago and it proved to me, once again, how amazing this place is. My memory isn't infatuated, this place just rocks!For god's sake, get the Sliced Brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whaaaaa? You haven't gone to Smoque BBQ yet? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!?!?!?!Oh my god, this is now hands down my favorite restaurant in Chicago. No, not just my fav BBQ place, it's my fav amongst...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Texas BBQ outside of Texas. My husband is from Dallas and he LOVES this place. It even got the seal of approval from my mother-in-law....one of the best Texan cooks ever. So go eat there,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good. The meat is very high quality, the sides are excellent, the service was really friendly as well. As far as sides and overall quality, I would say its the best BBQ I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME. The best BBQ I've ever had, hands down. I'll admit I was frustrated after leaving here empty handed (and stomached) the first two times I tried to eat here, as the line was either too long...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pulled pork is probably the best I've ever had. I loved the brisket as well, but the last time I got it, it was a little fatty for my taste. Still, I love that you can get "tastes" of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque catered our Holiday kickoff party and I was blown away! I had no idea that scrumptious beef brisket was available north of Kentucky! Our selection for the event was pretty basic, but sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never eaten here in person, but whenever one of my friends hosts a party, Smoque is the place of choice for informal get-togethers. They have been pretty consistent with the taste and quality,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the second time. No frills decor. Didn't have to wait in line very long. Ordered sliced, beef brisket sandwiches, babyback ribs and fries. Food is promptly prepared, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place... well, this is why I'm making a profile on Yelp. When I was growing up in southern California, my dad, after leaving Tennessee, took it as a sacred mission to introduce me and my little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is probably the sexiest tasting b-b-q i've tasted. i haven't gotten my panties in a bunch over food in such a long time. the pulled pork was amazing. the mac-n-cheese made my mouth explode. i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!Every single thing i have tried, i have loved. So far i have had both kinds of ribs and the pulled pork sandwich. I am not someone who just craves a BBQ joint, but i do crave Smoque. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am on the fence about this place....on one side I love their bbq sauce! Better than anything I've had so far......But on the other I was disappointed by the mac n cheese and by their menu. Its a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the best you can find in Chicago! It's a small place, with tiny dinning room, but the taste of their food is to die for! Everything taste so good, the brisket is awesome, ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's like going back to your school cafeteria where they serve some of the best ribs you've ever had.I had the 1/2 slab chili cornbread (b/c cornbread is where it's at, dawg). You can add on to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculously good. The brisket is the best I've ever had. Everyone I've ever taken here (about 10 people) have loved this place to death. I had some family from out of state come in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you eat alot of BBQ, you know that when you get to a certain level, it's just a matter of preference. For what smoque is going for .. i've never had better. And i love what they're going for.I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended by a friend that grew up in Oklahoma and spent some time in Texas. I also spent a year working in Dallas, and I'd like to say that it is a very representative version of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE Smoque. Cheap, casual and delicious - what's not to love? Hard to decide what to choose because everything is good and that goes for meats and sides! And they have sweet tea! A great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got to Smoque for the first time this week, and have to say it underwhelmed me more than I thought it would. I still liked the chopped brisket sandwich I got, but I would only get it a la carte next...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place will probably always have a line. I'm not sure where else you can get this Texas style bbq in the city. We ordered the 1/2 baby back ribs and 1/2 St. Louis ribs with the cole slaw and 2...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place can rub and smoke me any day. So very good. Had Pork and St. Louis Ribs- tender, meaty, smoky and flavorful! I could not stop! Cornbread is a wonderful mix of crunchy and moistly tender....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I first start by saying I come from a mommy and daddy that both lived in South Carolina, St Louis, and a final destination of Kansas City. We are some bbq folks.I was super excited about smoque...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the St. Louis Ribs. Awesome. Meat, smoky and tasty. I wish we had a place like this in Toronto. The mac and cheese was pretty good too!
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So in the year since my original review, I've been back at least once a month. I was never a big fan of brisket, but it's one of my favorite things here. Moist, tender, and the right amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a word, awesome! I am a firm believer that a BBQ place should be known equally for its meats and its sides, and both I can assure you were wonderful! The ribs were fall off the bone, the brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stand by anything I said before.. But I had it again last night and I tried the new BBQ chicken and Texas sausage.. both were just as good as everything else. Actually I got everything on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. This is a great place for lunch. Not so vegetarian friendly but for the carnivores out there this place is heaven. Delicious BBQ and the best fries in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bbq here is really good. I got the sliced brisket platter with a side of mac and a side of fries. The brisket was saucy and very tender - almost too tender, verging on stewed. The mac, though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Picked up a couple brisket sandwiches for dinner last night...wow...amazing!!...took only 20 min from order to pick up and they people are just great...which makes the whole experience that much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been this pleased with BBQ in a LONG time! I took my boyfriend (originally from Kansas City) there for his birthday last night, and it was truly the gift that keeps on giving: a new...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great and I would go much more if I lived closer. Love that you can get a rib "taste" rather than a whole meal. The bbq is amazing and the prices are outstanding. The sides are great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate trying to find good barbecue. Usually. It never meets my expectations, and I just feel like a fat slob and really let down when I leave the joint. Usually.So the family walked into Smoque,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of what you can know about this place has been summed up here a hundred times - but for my two cents, I have to say that as a Texan, I am happy to report this place is legit.Though the cooking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is how barbecue should be. A great rub, a great sauce, great meat, and great sides. I think the St. Louis style is their best one. Very meaty. They don't fall off the bone, but to me, they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. I am a huge fan of their brisket. Don't leave without trying the cobbler. Normally, I am not fond of coleslaw, but theirs has changed my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. I've read the rave reviews and while I'll admit the BBQ isn't often one of my choices I had a small craving for pulled pork. I brought home a slab of baby back ribs, a pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the food - Mac and Cheese, pulled pork, cornbred, cobbler... tasty tasty. Can't wait to try the chicken. Some of the best BBQ I have had in Chicago - but I must disclose that I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being featured on the Food Network definitely does not hurt business. Especially when the episode of Diners, Drive ins & Dives has aired twice already (by the way I am convinced the host of that show...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Smoque a number of times, and have always enjoyed the food. I think the Brisket is great. Really the only place in Chicago that comes close to the brisket I would get when I travelled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place! The Brisket is the best!!! We travel all around the world and love to eat. It's crazy to say, but Chicago has the best BBQ place around.The only complaints:ParkingLines
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! A barbecue joint by my place! I was so excited to check it out but after experiences with them, I can only sum it up as a "just OK" place.The first thing I like to try when I find a new BBQ joint...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the brisket, and honestly, I have no interested in trying anything else. It is DIVINE. I do recommend going on weeknights, and, while BYOB is great, the dining area is a shame. What...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had BBQ from all over the US & while this place isn't the best I've ever had it definitely is AWESOME & is probably the best in Chicago. There isn't one bad item on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding food - made with care, well-thought-out recipes, good value.Wonderful staff/owners - they really do care and they're down-to-earth.So yeah, they're SO great that the line can be long and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could have sworn I reviewed this place, I give it a three for several reasons. If you want to enjoy this place you better get there before the dinner time rush. This place can get really packed. So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They should change the name of this place to Smoqueue.Get it? "queue" - as in a line of people waiting? I kill me.Seriously, all you meatheads need to stop raving about this place. You're making it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! This place is AWESOME!!! I actually don't like BBQ or Ribs but this place makes me love it all. They have the best texas brisket I've ever had, pulled pork is tasty, and the ribs...just about the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I would be an idiot if I said their BBQ wasn't that good. It's good, we all know this. Could the experience be better? Hell yes....if I rated this place 3 stars, I would be adminiting that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what else to say that the previous 200 reviewers have not already said. I love good BBQ and it is not easy to find good BBQ in the Chicagoland area. I saw Smoque on Food TV and thought I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend had to try the place before we left. I thought the food was pretty good. I loved the peach cobbler. The meat was pretty good off the ribs. We had two kinds and it came off pretty easy....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Geeze am I a total curmudgeon? I'm really not that excited by this place. First of all the lines are annoying. You have to serve some pretty fanfuckingtastic BBQ for me to stand in a line around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Smoque directly after work and thankfully beat the rush. Let me start with the bad, or the reason I didn't give this establishment five stars. It's popular! I know, I know...that's bad? But...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in Chicago... you can order brisket chopped and charred and it will be a lasting memory. The pulled pork is succulent and juicy and the best I've had. Sandwiches are served on a soft...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally ate at Smoque after several tasty take-out orders. It was a Tuesday evening but the line was pretty long, but did not extend out the door. The ribs taste even better on the premises! Someone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MeatFest!! YUUuUum! I love meat. After a 6 hour bike ride, we were super excited to check out Smoque. We were on Pulaski and we turned the corner and saw a HUUUUGE line on the side of the building....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the SHIT!Go. Eat. Everything. Enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only one thing possibly captures the amazing experience at Smoque BBQ: OMNOMNOMNOM!!!The St. Louis Ribs were meaty, lean, and well flavored. The BBQ sauce comes on the side so you can slather as much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! As far as BBQ goes, Smoque has it covered. What a fantastic lunch to have. I stopped in over the weekend to check it out as I had been wanting to ever since I saw it on "Diners, Drive-Ins and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, highfalutin restaurant owner -- learn to spell: the word 'smoke' doesn't have a Q. It doesn't have a U either.S-M-O-K-EGot it?Now we can get on to the BBQ. It's definitely tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was Dad's birthday and he loves BBQ - so I suggested we order in from Smoque. We tried EVERYTHING: the brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis ribs, mac & cheese, beans, corn bread, fries and the peach...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh hell yesfinally, some delicious fucking cornbread in this city...went here with the lady...we split a few types of pig and some sides...everything was solid...brisket...awesome...tender, dry rub...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy!I am a southerner and you get 5 stars for Yummy BBQ, yummy mac and cheese, and SWEET TEA! Everybody should serve sweet tea! I would never eat in but I will for sure carry out!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in the city. Very small place so be prepared to wait....also for a party more than 2, will be very difficult to find a table that will fit all of you together. The mac and cheese is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm now a vegetarian so I will no longer enjoy their absolutely yummylicious pulled pork sandwich.. really go try it because it is soooooooooooooooo good! I need to think of new words for delicious .....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I love Smoque. I need it at least twice a month if not more regularly. My friend and I started checking out different Chicago BBQ restaurants this year to find the best and I have to say Smoque has some of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This weekend I was fortunate enough to experience the greatness that is Smoque. Prior to going, I had heard nothing, but positive feedback about this BBQ joint. Obviously, stakes were placed pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It never ceases to amaze me how BBQ is truly the great divider. I did lunch at smoque with a group of co-workers when it first opened. Like most BBQ places smoque specializes in southern style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure Smoque is a meat lovers heaven - all I saw were huge piles of meat. Everywhere. Meat up to the gills!I however, am a vegetarian.We went here when celebrating a co-workers birthday. Naturally,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok SERIOUSLY this place is NOT that great. HONEY 1 is STILL Hands down the best BBQ joint in the chicagoland area. There lines here at smoque are horrible, they don't even have a combo of tips and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to check out this BBQ joint for awhile and finally went last week. Being a backyard BBQ smoker and former Texan I had doubts whether they could pull-off similar luscious brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After several visits to Smoque, I've decided that a review needed to be concocted. Am I going to tell you to not believe the hype? To stop wasting your time waiting in line for an hour to get a big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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While it's true that Chicago really has no BBQ tradition of it's own (except...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smokin'!! Sorry, I had to say it. This place was oh-so-good!! I came here for lunch because I'd read that the restaurant routinely runs out of food and if I am going to travel all the way to Irving...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best beef brisket I've had. The crust and rub they have for that is second to none, and they really have the technique down. Same with the chicken--such a tangy and tasteful flavor without being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finger-lickin' good. It was so good I almost crippled myself trying to be a member of the clean plate club... and then I still could have stuffed some sauce in my pockets for the road. One of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A rainy weekend afternoon, a decent crowd, and really delish food... equals: We'll be coming back!Actually managed to park in their lot (watch the posted hours, though). Ten-minute line (inside,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UNREAL BRISKET SANDWICH!! Ribs were unimpressive...my wife loved her juicy pulled pork with sauce on the side....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard a lot about Smoque. But I was skeptical. Could it be as good as Fat Willey's (hands down my favorite BBQ in Chicago)? We decided to stop by on a whim and get carryout. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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We had a decent experience. We had their bbq sandwhich and it was good. Their macaroni and cheese is a must try!! i would come back to this place if i really crave bbq.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god. Everything we had here was outstanding. We had the pulled pork, which was moist and tender and served on a perfect roll, as well as a taste of ribs, cornbread, fries and beans - all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That's it. Smoque is officially THE BEST barbecue in town. The last time I visited this fine establishment, I had the pulled pork. Good, very good. But this past time, I went out on a limb and tried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the pulled pork and DH loves the ribs. SS26 loves the brisket. FRIES ARE AWESOME as are the mac & cheese & the beans. Cole slaw is ok; SS26 likes it b/c it's not creamy, but vinegar based....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The smell of BBQ wafting through the air gives me more than enough reason to decide to grab a place at the end of the line that is far outside the door. 15 minutes go by and the line is creeping...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't think i have ever seen this place with out a line...but to be scared by the line it moves quickly, seating seems to usually be sorta easy too, but i have never eaten there i always take mine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I was walking home Wednesday morning hammered (cubs game, plus lots of post game drinking). I decided that I was probably going to be hung over when I woke up. Perfect hangover food is bbq. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque BBQ is a good place for BBQ. It's not the best, doesn't blow me away, but it's the best for what's around in my neighborhood. I've tried the St. Louis style ribs, baby-back ribs, pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a line out the door no matter what time you hit this place, apparently!We got in just under the wire before they closed and got the chopped Brisket platter with two sides each. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5Having sworn off pork and beef for a decade and a half, I probably should have not have come to Smoque w/ the expectations that I had. (One can't help but to read reviews and then to generalize.)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So , what's not to like?1. The sides aren't as good as the BBQ. So they should work on that.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is there anything worse than really looking forward to eating at a restaurant all day, arriving three hours before they close and having 2/3 of the menu unavailable? I mean it's 7:00pm !! Come on....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in Chicago. Period.And when I say BBQ I mean a smokey brisket or dry-rub ribs, not the chain-restaurant, drowned in sugary-sauce, baby-back ribs that the midwest is plagued with. Real...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 5 stars for this place. I have been wanting to try this for a while now and am grateful I finally fought 5pm traffic to visit. I walked in and the smell hit me, I knew something great was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When a restaurant has 202 reviews, is it even worth reviewing? I worked from home yesterday and decided to take a field trip over to Smoque with my manfriend. I made a huge mistake by not taking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THIS is more my favorite BBQ in the world, so far. I really love theribs. In fact I was almost regretting I got the brisquit instead ofthe ribs after I had one of my boyfriends. They give you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMM!! There's a reason why this place is famous. After seeing it on "Diners, Drive Inns and Dives" we yelped it. After reading all the good review we decided it's a must try. So we went there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been at least 7 weeks or so since the husband and I have had our favorite BBQ in Austin. That's a really long time for us and while making dinner at home and watching DDD, we saved what we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive and worth the wait. got there late and the brisket was sold out. can tell the word is out . Great service. Only complaint is the fact my jacket still smell like BBQ 3 weeks later!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have definitely had better pulled pork, which is what I ordered. The fries were good, but prices seemed high for basically fast food. I like that it is BYOB, but if you bring a big group, it will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting old friends in Chicago. One is a vegetarian and the other a repressed meat eater. BBQ sounded perfect!The brisket was pleasantly or perhaps slightly over smoky. The slaw as crisp with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good BBQ. This place is very good. They have two kinds of ribs. Everything is probably terrible for you which makes it all the better. It's very busy but the time I went we where able to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After my girlfriend saw Smoque on DDD, we basically craved ribs for the whole of last week. We eventually made it to Smoque on Friday, and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. We ended up getting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Obviously the other people commenting have no clue what real "que" is. Real bbq you have to wait in line for, Real bbq allows you to sit in a crowd of hungry happy people. I was born and raised in Texas and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a fan of Mikaska's in Taylor TX (where the Smoque folks claim to get their inspiration), I found Smoque to be the best BBQ I've had in Chiacgo, although still a noticeable notch behind the places...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite BBQ joint. Well I guess at least until I try some down South. Bonus that Smoque is close to my neighborhood. Half and half sandwich (pulled pork/brisket), baked beans and peach cobbler...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband & I can't agree - I love the brisket & he loves the ribs. He's not a big red meat eater & I've never seen him eat so many ribs in one sitting. The food is great and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place a 4, my husband gives it a 3 because he didn't like the ribs. The brisket on the other hand was very good. The sandwich was enough for two meals and then some for me! I tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best BBQ joint I have come across north of 35th Street. The St. Louis Ribs have an excellent dry rub that blend a number of spices well. The brisket is awesome with the right amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best damn bbq I have had in this city!
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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I can say that the service was good, but only one cashier in that little place. Seating is right on top of the next person. I saw the place on foodnetwork. Both myself and my girlfriend were excited about...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the casual atmosphere, communal seating, and great food at Smoque. This is really a community place that attracts people from all over. The BBQ is solid, and corn bread DELICIOUS.If you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on my birthday (April 18) because I read great reviews. It's a small joint, and you have to bring your own alcohol.But, the baby back ribs and brisket sandwich were incredible. My wife...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time and tried the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. They were all good but I think I like BBQ sauce less tangy and more on the sweet side. The brisket and pulled pork BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start off by saying- I fucking love this place! I've been there a few times and has yet to disappoint me! the smell before you even walk in the place is enough to make your nipples hard! I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what all the hype about this place is. Although I have to admit, a BBQ place in the vicinity is not really to be found, and I do like that it is in the neighborhood. But seriously the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for the food. 2 stars for the experience. the waiting in line, the sitting at cramped tables, the race to cram all the food in your mouth in 5 minutes because people are staring lustfully at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I sit here writing this review, I can still smell the smoke and vinegar on my hands. This was, without a doubt, some of the best BBQ I have ever experienced.You must, MUST, go!!!Me and two of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here after hearing rave reviews that claimed BBQ that was BETTER than our beloved Fat Willy's. Of course, we had to try it. After a few drives down Pulaski, we finally found...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great. I had the 1/2 chicken platter and it was some of the best bbq chicken I've had in Chicago. Super fast service and ample seating. I do have two complaints though which held back a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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try the chopped brisket! go early or take out -gets non-stop busy.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why 5 stars? Because Smoque has the best BBQ ever? NO! Let's set the record straight, Smoque is not the best BBQ restaurant ever! If you search really hard (and are willing to leave the Midwest) you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best restaurant in the USA. I guess for meat lovers like myself, anyway. Yes they will get your order wrong 90% of the time and yes bc they were on tv a while ago the line still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The smell of this place alone gets 5 stars, I just wish it wasn't so middle of nowhere and replaced the so-so smoke shack near my place in LP. I had the brisket and promptly devoured it, the smell and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs were really good, but I think it would have been much much better if it had not been take-out for me..The corn bread was amazing and the mac and cheese was great. I'll definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kansas City on business last year and the one thing I took away from this city is my deep affection for KC barbecue. I had it both days that I was there, and I dreamt about it for months...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
any place that offers peach cobbler as a free side is way ahead of the game. and if that cobbler is better than any i've had elsewhere, with a crunchy topping and just right, not too sweet peach...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I ever dine out at a restaurant that has macaroni and cheese on its menu - in any form - I will order it. It is my all time favorite food, and I am on a constant quest to find the good stuff!!....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here yesterday with a friend who says the beef brisket was terrific. I respect my friends judgment in part because he has eaten bbq pretty much all over the US. I was excited to say the least....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times upon the recommendation of friends and I have say it's pretty darn good BBQ. It's different from the sweet and tangy BBQ that I'm used to, but this "Carolina style" is not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that barbecue from Smoque is the only thing I could keep down the day after Yelp prom must count for something.As a native Kansas Citian, barbecue is programmed into my consciousness...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not really a BBQ person but I really enjoyed Smoque! This was my first time at the restaurant and it was pretty much what I had expected... counter service, long communal tables, and very casual....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, wow...as I've said many, many reviews before, I come from Texas, so BBQ is something that's easy to screw up. So after watching Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, I was sold and couldn't wait until...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I've done a good deed. I brought back food from Smoque to my co-workers. They LOVED it!!! Could not stop hearing raves about it. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs, mac n cheese, PEACH...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I came here on a Sunday, the front door malfunctioned and managed to lock me out! The place obviously wasn't closed, but no one was interested in coming to the door.Luckily, I had YELP in my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here yesterday, in the mood for barbecue. I read reviews about it and thought since I was nearby it would be a good place to stop by. I picked up a friend and even with the weather the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been to most of the bbq places in the city and evanston. I consider myself a bbq snob (both commercial and private) and would never cook on gas, or briquets. Many of the northside places, IMHO...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh boy! I was introduced to this place by a customer of mine when she ordered the ribs from Friendship. She mentioned there was a BBQ place on Pulaski by the highway that had amazing ribs and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally Chicago has a place that serves good BBQ. I am not your typical loud Texan, but I am from the state. Since I left Texas in 1998, I have not experienced good quality brisket outside of Texas....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Order:-Chopped brisket: (might have been my mistake. I also ordered 1 lb of the sliced brisket and pulled pork and when I got home and it was much better... even when it was nuked.): In my opinion...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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By far the best brisket I have ever eaten....the beans are not to be missed...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salad at a BBQ Joint?I just had the salad with chicken from Smoque BBQ. For the first time in my 39 years I did a salad when I could have had smoked meat. Just too much good eating this week. Damn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You want some macaroni with that cheese? "MMMM" was all I heard from my son as he ate the mac n cheese, and boy was it cheesy, a little too cheesy for my taste. As for my son dairy products list...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good, I've had the brisket sandwich before but wanted something healthier when I went there today. Instead, I got the small salad (which was huge) with chicken in it. It was really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque has some of the best bar-b-que beef brisket I've ever had. I don't even like brisket normally and I crave this stuff. There must be drugs in it. Have the brisket! Everything else is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best BBQ place in Chicago, hands-down. Phenomenal food. Smoque clearly beats my previous best-BBQ choice, Rudy's (Texas). The Smoque website has an essay on their BBQ philosophy that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DEE-LEE-CIOUS!!!!!I had no idea I can consume so much brisket. And I already had a pretty good idea I can consume a lot of brisket.Go. Fear no line. Eat lots of meat. Leave happy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place would get five stars except for the seating arrangement. Yes, I'm a baby because I don't like sitting next to other people like I'm at a church picnic. I'm sure, however, that there are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just a few things...its best to call ahead and pickup your order. gets packed in there quickly.the mac n cheese is flippin sweet. get it. get 2 orders of it. heck, get a 3rd order of it and rub it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I saw this place on the Food Network on Guy Fieri's show: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. When I saw that there was an actual BBQ place that was in Chicago (not to mention, near my house and serving BBQ in all...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Smoque is EXCELLENT. I understand that the long lines, somewhat cramped (when crowded) confines, and the potential for running out of key menu items have the potential to detract from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woah nelly, this is some good bbq!!!The place was packed but it was a real orderly operation with a guy finding a table for you while you waited in line. So clever. I got the pulled pork sammich while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The greatest BBQ in all the land. Also, great service. I like how they seat you where it works out the best for all patrons. It gets around one of my all-time pet peeves - people who 'save' seat s...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ribs I ever had! Great side choices, seating is great you get to mingle with other patrons and the cole slaw is wonderful. One thing its kind of hidden so you would need to make sure to keep your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque, IMO, is the most kick-ass BBQ joint in Chicago. Nothing else is even close.FIrst of all, I'd like to talk about the ribs. Both the baby back and St Louis style are phenomenal. I don't believe...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PROMETHEUS MUST HAVE LOVED BBQWhy else risk the fury of the gods to bring fire to mankind, than to spread the wondrous joy that is created when fire and smoke lovingly intertwine with meat to create...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has got be my favorite bbq joint in the city right now. I've been here three times already, yet with each time I leave wanting to come back even more! Smoque's had an incredible amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pulled pork mac and cheese = heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else, I love Smoque. It was so delicious, and I have been wanting to go here since they opened!I loved the brisket - my bf had the pulled pork. He couldn't even speak when we were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Finally* made it to Smoque, long overdue and man I've been missing out. For me, bbq is all about the pulled pork and theirs is something to behold....tender, nice smoky flavor and oh so delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best brisket in Chicago--hands down.Small location with a line outside by Noon on the weekends. But it's worth the wait! Slow-cooked brisket that barely stays together when picking up with your fork....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I ate at Smoque for the first time on Saturday afternoon......This is the BEST BBQ in the city! I can't get over how AWESOME it is!I recommend getting a platter, with that you get your choice of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brisket In Chicago!!!!!I learned about smoked brisket when living in Oklahoma, and haven't had one since that was as good as Mahylon's in Muskogee. Now I've found it. The fries are also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ! Down and dirty...paper napkins, mac n cheese in little cups...it's all about the food here!The Pulled Pork, the brisket, the ribs...they're all great...if you can GET them! They sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wrote a review of this a few days ago, but it has apparently disappeared into the Internet's black hole of missing pages.My husband and I each had the brisket, and it beats just about any other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super, great, awesome, that is how I describe it. I had the 1/2 and 1/2 sandwich. The BBQ sauce included was great! Plus a $4 add on of St. Louis Style Ribs. The ribs were smoked perfectly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like the Food Network might have hurt this place as much as it helped. Before Food Network featured Smoque our experience with pulled pork, both kinds of briskets, and StL ribs had always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by for the first time on Friday. I tried the St. Louis ribs and the sliced brisket. I thought both were good but I didn't like the sauce on the brisket as much as the one on the ribs. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was fate that brought me here. I saw the place on the food network just a few days ago. Last night I was talking to my professor about it who highly recommended Smoque. She tried to go there this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place may be the best BBQ in the city. I've tried most nearly everything on their menu and my 2 favorites are their sliced beef brisket and pulled pork. Both are very tender and flavorful....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Winner of the 2007 EAT OUT Award. Moist, pink meat in abundance. Tastes and smells here are positively sensual. As their logo says, "low and slow."
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves some awesome BBQ. I ordered the chopped brisket sandwich with baked beans, which was really excellent. I remember leaving the place already planning my next trip.The reason Smoque...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype. Absolutely, finger-lickin' delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food. Terrible wait in line.It's a shame Smoque BBQ isn't bigger. The whole line process almost takes away from how good their food is. What was going to be a quick lunch turned into a 2-hour...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been meaning to try Smoque since it opened last year, and finally made the trek up to Pulaski. Maybe it's that my expectations were too high, after hearing such great reviews and seeing it on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this place featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, was interested to see what kind of 'que this place served up. The disgusting pigs we are, we went here to check it out after already...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stepped into the place, though take out RAWKS.Either dine in or pick up ALWAYS phone first and see what's left.Phone orders appear to get priority and if you've ever been victim to Smoque...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sliced brisket is tender and flavorfull, as are the ribs. If you go later at night they may be out of some items as they employee the "make it and sell it until we run out then go home" BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Smoque three times, and each time I leave there satisfied, full, and knowing that I'll be back. Hopefully soon, very soon.*sniff* -- Pardon me, that was me smelling my shirt to take in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always busy! And no wonder, it is worth wating in line for this place. The first time I was there, instead of going for the usual ribs, I decided to sample their brisket. Huge fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The counter service and grab n go line was long upon entering. It surprised us though that we cued up quickly to the front. Here, we came for ribs and ribs are what they got best. Choose from either...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
***Read my Disclaimer below this review***Smoque should be fired for having sub par BBQ. I ordered take out for me and my roommate last night. The following is a synopsis of what we ordered and what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurants in this area get too many stars simply because there is not a big selection in Portage Park/Irving. I think when something is "DECENT" the residents jump all over it. That's all this was,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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The caveat up front is that we wish we could give this 5 stars: great BBQ, yummy mac and cheese (and fries and baked beans...) and wonderful service from a team you can tell cares about their shop and their...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm still just a fat kid when food can make me THIS happy.I've been going since day.. like... 8. I don't know why I've not already yelped it.The boy gets chopped brisket, his roommate gets...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this simple:1) beef brisket so tender you can slice it with a plastic fork!2) a large garden salad big enough to feed 3 of me! (yummy sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers, iceburg, sunflower seeds,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby saw this joint on Guy Fieri's show on Food Network and told me we were going - oh joy. I only eat red meat every couple of months so I guess this will be a red meat meal! So, we went last...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from the South, and Smoque is as good as anywhere I've eaten, from trendy restaurant to BBQ shack on the road to the MS Delta. True, Smoque lacks the atmosphere of a Yazoo juke joint, but who...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like many, we saw this on Food TV and decided that we had to come. As a disclaimer, my husband and my extended family are from the south, so North Carolina-style (vinegar-based) BBQ and slaw without...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brisket is the best I've had in Chicago, but the ribs left something to be desired. The smoked brisket has an excellently spiced rub and the meat melts in your mouth. I tried both the St....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work with a company that spends most of its time on macaroni and cheese and I have to admit that Smoque's recipe is the best I have ever had.....its so old school I love it. The BBQ brisket is as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Overall, I thought the food was good, but they didn't have any ribs ready. Puzzling to me. I know their new and working out the kinks, but without the Ribs, its really disappointing. Good luck with your...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs = greasy (not the good greasy like most ribs, there was lots of fat on these baby backs)Briskey = pretty goodpulled pork = left more to desirepeach cobbler = tastes like canned peachesmac and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque has the best beef brisket I've had in the city. Any place that has more than one cop car outside has to be good. I definitely agree with Natalie T. You have to order for pick up. The lines...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Pulled Pork sandwich, but it would be better if they toasted their buns! The baked beans were sweet, hearty and full of flavor. Mac and cheese was way too rich for our tastes (it was kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Is a bigger dining room with an actual wait staff. We went here on a Saturday night and the place was PACKED! Not that I mind rubbing elbows with strange people at a picnic table...but they have the volume to...
menupages.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give the chopped brisket at Smoque - Five Stars. I usually go for pulled pork when it comes to BBQ, even chicken, but the Chopped Brisket at Smoque is nicely seasoned, charred, and lean. The sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ordered take-out from here, and they had our meal for us in less than 15 mins. We ordered the full slab St. Louis ribs (dry rub, no sauce) meal for $21 which includes coleslaw (made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to give you explicit instructions on how to enjoy this place-1) Order for pick up, they have a menu online for easy ordering. This place is a madhouse and the crowd is mostly families with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service: GoodAtmosphere: CasualFood: ExcellentPrice: ReasonableI heard of this place on Diners, Drive in and Dives! on The Food Network. Cornbread was dry, Mac and Cheese-awesome! St Louis Ribs were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Haven't had bbq like that ever before. Check them out!
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You ever have one of those moments when you bite into your meal, and you nearly collapse under the weight of unbridled joy, a feeling that everything is right with the world, complete, unmitigated...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to Smoque for the first time tonight and I have to say that I look forward to many more yummy returns! I went with a group of 4 and all of our food was A . We were already talking about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone to Smoque since the week it opened and have tried everything on this menu several times (well, except the salad). Smoque serves both baby back and St Louis style ribs, but, they are on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From where I live Smoque might as well be in Wisconsin. However, as far as Smoque seems to be from my house in the West Loop, it really doesn't take that long because its right off 90/94 at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give five stars, except that I didn't get to try the baby backs, and that's gotta be my test. But everything else we tried--the St. Louis ribs, the sliced brisket, and the pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So let me tell you, watching the food network before bed is a bad idea. Catching an episode that involves BBQ is probably the worst you can do for yourself and to top it off they cover a place in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you dig vinegar-based BBQ sauce (which I do), then this is the place for you. Brisket sandwich (widely and positively reviewed) deserves the recognition. To me, though, you shouldn't skip the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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A friend told us about this small BBQ several months ago. Since then we have eaten there at least once or twice a month. Have also had catering for a back yard BBQ in summer. Their brisket is outstanding and...
menupages.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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I tried this place for the first time last night, but only for carryout. I called in my order, and it was picked up 15 minutes later. The portions were decent sized, and everything tasted great! I like the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75....It was just good. I was disappointed in it, really. It got all these great reviews-so my mother and I went (we've been on a tour of Chicago BBQ for years now) and we were really underwhelmed,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it came to feeding a bunch of meat-eating men, I knew Smoque was the way to go. I used their catering services for a party last night and the entire transaction couldn't have been better. Mike...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like BBQ. It holds such memories for me. Lazy, hazy summers, burgers, the charcoal, fun times with friends.... yea forget all that, I have a new one. For months I thought of Smoque. I heard about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Smoque... You need some help on BBQ. Maybe a trip to Texas will help. The line was long, You were out of food...How do you run out of food? The BBQ sauce tasted like ketchup. I will tell you something, all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa Mamma how I love Smoque. The smoky goodness starts the moment you walk in the door and smell the meat. My god, the meat. Growing up in the South, brisket wasn't really a menu option. Boy, did...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ill add a little wood to the fire I guess...This is by far the best brisket Ive tried, and thats including true texas brisket ... acoording to my GF the pulled pork was great as well ! service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You wont' find better smoked brisket in Chicago. In fact, you won't find better smoked brisket in Illinois, in the USA, or in the whole world. This place absolutely rocks! The pulled pork is also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it was up to me Barbecue would be a part of the food pyramid or food groups. Because while it isn't vital for your body to have, it brings a great deal of joy. Because nothing is tastier than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Much like the strip club, you will drive home from this place smelling your fingers. Top notch. Top notch.Had the 1/2 sliced brisket, 1/2 pulled pork sandwich. Excellent! Also tried the bbq beans,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will not go anywhere else for pulled pork! This place a a distance for me, but I will make the drive! Cute place with straight-forward chalk board menu! Friendly staff, and damn good BBQ!I ordered 8...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves food so delicious it could make me lapse into cheezy double entendres: holy smoque! for example. I love this food, but I've never actually gone inside, making this a half-assed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm...mmm...barbeque!!! the first time i had some smoque bbq was dinner at a friend's grandparent's place. the spread included brisket, cornbread, chicken, and ribs. everything i put in my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the course of this past weekend, I've been there twice already. Its only Tuesday night and I'm thinking I should stop by before the weekend hits. Due to always just seeing the restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went into Smoque today with the highest of expectations, which is an attitude that usually ends up biting me in the ass. (Lower expectations generally equal a better overall experience in my book.)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the ONLY reason i'm giving this one a 4 is because of the weird standing in line situation....i constantly was in the way. okay on with the good stuff. everything i inserted into my mouth here was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pulled pork heavenly as are the fries.Didn't care for the cole slaw (it is just DRY with no sauce) nor the St. Louis ribs.Beans were good as was the macaroni and cheese.B/f had the brisket, that was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I must deviate from some of the high praise offered for Smoque. There are many fine things about Smoque. The service was fun and friendly, and the sauce is outstanding. The pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just throwing my hat into the big love (smoke) ring of Smoque. Barry is a fantastic host, the counter help are so friendly and man... the food... it's my new destination spot for out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that I'm not an expert on BBQ, but I think I know a good rack of ribs when I taste one. I ordered the baby back ribs, the beans, fries, and a side of the pulled pork. The ribs were slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Excellent BBQ and side dishes (esp. french fries). Friendly staff, food comes out fast. You order at the counter, and then they call your number. Sodas are self-serve unlimited refills.Cons:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque has the Best tasting bbq meat I've ever tasted. The only thing holding me back from giving it the coveted fifth star is the fact that I'm not really into the sauce. It's not a bad sauce , but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the beef brisket, too bad I only got to have 4 bites! Greedy Boys!! Four friends got together for wine and BBQ on Friday-The boys picked up the food. It was a Friday after all, and that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My god I love pulled pork.And this is why I love Smoque (their brisket isn't too shabby either)!The boxed meal comes with slaw and your choice of side- I would highly recommend the mac & cheese! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in town!!!!I love this place and hate that everyone now knows about it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we had a serious craving for BBQ so we checked in with all of you fine people. Smoque delivered the goods with gusto! I'm pretty picky about BBQ (OK not that picky) and Smoque treats their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ I've had north of the Mason-Dixon line. Period. And quite a bit better than much if it south. Others have complained about them running out of food, which has disappointed us once or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say I have much to add that hasn't been aptly chronicled by other Yelpers.* Overview: This is indeed some of the best BBQ you will find in Chicago. And at a very reasonable price, if you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, after having Fat Willy's and Calvin's, a friend recommended Smoque as a great BBQ spot that's still young enough to put the needed care into their food to produce a great meal. Smoque was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really looking forward to trying this place, after I heard so much buzz about it. The first time we drove up there it was early evening and they were turning people away. A sign on the door,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah it's goo but I really don't understand what all the gushing is about. It's small so dining is kind of feels like you are in a fishbowl and the lines are usually long. However, it was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a Friday lunch since it's only 3 miles from where I work. I've seen other people's reviews and had a very favorable impression going in here.When we arrived, an older, unshaven guy in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i hadn't thought about a pulled pork sandwich in YEARS. enter: smoque. now i can't stop thinking about pulled pork. i have been known to frequently profess to "not consuming PIG." i now see the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose I fancy myself a BBQ connoisseur. Having grown up in the Chicago area, I have a fondness and affinity for that sticky-sweet-tomatoey-Carson's-type of sauce (not that I would complain about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We drive one hour to get to Smoque and it is so worth it!The brisket is the best I have ever had - including Memphis and Kansas City. The brisket is smokey flavored and very tender. Portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very impressive. I think that the sauce just may be the best I've ever had. I've been around the chicago bbq circuit and have to say that Smoque is the best yet. I ordered a half slab of baby...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been craving bbq for a while and Smoque was the perfect remedy when I went there this past Saturday. I had a chopped brisket sandwich with a side of mac 'n cheese. The brisket was divine--tender,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had the baby backs, and they were pretty damn good...i would give 3.5 stars if i could, my only problem here was that there aren't enough sides on the menu. can i get some greens maybe? or okra? or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man was I dissapointed. Not only were the ribs dry (I tried their St Louis style dry rub or whatever) their service was disorganized. I had to go up to the counter and wait after we got our food since...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took the wife for lunch here yesterday.We came back for dinner with the kids tonight.I can't rule out a return visit within the next seven days. This place smells GREAT from the street. Even better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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I work down the street from Smoque. The food is awesome, the service is awesome, the place is clean. What more can you ask for. Everything is homemade. They have great barbeque but what I go there for are the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands Down the best BBQ and brisket place. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, the staff are friendly, and the food is tasty and not expensive. They have great hand-cut fries too! That's really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a while ago so maybe things have changed. We were quite disappointed. The food had a great taste but the brisket was dry and everything was cold by the time we got it back to our table....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like that they give you many options for combining food - 1/2 brisket and 1/2 pulled pork on a sandwich, the option to add small tasting portions of things to your meal. The brisket sandwich was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love ribs, but I'm not a pork eater anymore (bad food poisoning experience- plus all the stuff you hear about parasites..).Anyway, I loved the beef brisket, I wanted to try the bbq chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a place known for their BBQ, I enjoyed the Peach Cobbler and the Mac N' Cheese the most. The Mac as the best I have ever had and the Peach Cobbler was the perfect desert. I was very excited to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
By far not the best ribs I've had, but some of the best I've had on the northside of Chicago.They have both "St. Louis Style" and baby back ribs. I really like that you can order 1/2 slab of each as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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I really liked this place. Delicious sides, the Mac and Cheese is better than i have had at other BBQ places. Other reviewers are correct in that the meat could have a bit more sauce, and a hotter sauce....
menupages.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BYOB. What did I do before living in a city that has BYOB?I have no idea.If they run out of pulled pork, or brisket? Don't have a tantrum. Just keep coming back until you can order it & put it in your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let's keep this short and sweet.......great place to get your bbq fix. pulled pork is nothing special, i suggest you go for the beef brisket. if you aren't going to order the fries, you should just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque sits somewhere up with Maurice's and Gate's and far above Hecky's, Robinson's, and Smokin' Woody's/Calvins. The only Chicago rival has been Honey 1. The word is out though as the line was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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I've been here 2x, I am trying to like this place, but it is hard. Sauce is too vinegary, not thick at all. Meat is smoked, not cooked on charcoal. Skimpy portions, and owners are a bit snobby. Being a...
menupages.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Smoque is easily the best barbecue in Chicago. It puts The Smoke Daddy, Fat Willy's, Robinson's, and Carsons to shame. First off, the ribs. I ordered the 1/2 and 1/2 sampler. 1/2 Baby Back 1/2 Spare Ribs. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs had an excellent flavor. Brisket was smoked to perfection with a nice tangy bbq sauce on the side. Bbq beans and individual sized mac/cheese and peach cobbler were excellent sides. Restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Jeff L and I stopped by smokey the other day to get some takeout. It was CRAZY busy. Good thing we got in when we did because the line quickly went out of the door and there was no where to sit for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hot damn, that is one good ol' brisket! I'm not a huge fan of the location being in the South Loop and all, but the food was well worth the trip! I feel like its hard to find good bar b q spots in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Smoque was just as we expected....but better. The service was fast and very friendly. They do a great job of keeping the place clean during the rush. The sink/soap set up in the bathroom was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going to Smoque at dinner time, be prepared to wait. The line snakes out the door and the seating is in short supply during rush. Bring along a sixer (this place is BYOB) and hunker down...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brisket: Meh, no taste.Ribs: YumPulled Pork: OrgasmicYou know you're at a good eatin' place when you're surrounded by "professionals." Be sure to get the bbq sauce on your sandwich that's used for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhhh gawd.... Still drooling... Still full... and still wanting more of that delicious pulled pork sandwich in MA BELLAY!!I finally convinced the husband to brave Saturday afternoon traffic so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not only a BBQ place in our neighborhood, but an AMAZING BBQ Place in CHICAGO. I love the brisket, get it chopped, with a great smokey flavor. I can't wait until they deliver. I will say this is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what the big deal is about this place. It's a friendly neighborhoody BBQ restaurant, but they seem to have ramped up the hype machine to get themselves noticed everywhere from the Reader...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I certainly wish there were half-stars. I took an adventure and went to Smoque, which is walking distance from the Blue line station (Irving Park). I saw the reviews for this place on Cheque Please!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom was in town for her birthday. We went to Smoque. She had the chicken and said it was the BEST that she has ever had. She spent the rest of the afternoon trying to figure out how to take...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why folks who live in Irving/Portage Park might give Smoque 4 or 5 stars, it's a nice place in an area which doesn't have a whole lot going on in terms of interesting or exciting eats. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went to this place last weekend after hearing the great reviews about it. I've got to tell you - I was not at all impressed.I ordered the 1/2 pulled pork sandwich w/fries. Had I known the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH yummy! I was there last night for a party with the chicago reader group. i have been wanting to try this place for some time. I am so glad I did. the Sandwhiches melt in your mouth! literally I am...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good -- it will never unseat Honey One BBQ -- being a fan of Ribs, that place is the best in town -- but as far as pulled pork and side dishes, Smoque BBQ is very good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Half Sliced brisket and Half Pulled Pork with coleslaw and fries (sometimes the beans). The slaw isn't for everyone, I'll give you that, but I like it and I'm writing the review. The beans are also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the ribs and approximately 30 minutes later they yelled my name. I got up and retrieved my order from the counter and right away I could tell something wasn't quite right. The ribs were so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ring a ling...it's doctor brisket calling...here to fix your need to feed.so i came back after 1 bad outing, next five have been meat-alicious... luckty for me my maker gave me the tools to enjoy four...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, from the sound of things I expected a sort of quick sling, four-white-walled bbq diner. On my first vist I would say that this place is pretty good. I consider myself knowledgable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food earns the 3-stars. Pulled-pork was great, mac and cheese was cheesy, fries were too greasy, slaw was crunchy - the way I like it. BUT it turns out this "kind" of bbq isn't my fave. It didn't wow...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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I recently went to the Northwest side Smoque BBQ, and I must say the food didnt disappoint. I ordered a full slab of the St. Louis style ribs, and they were delicious. The rub they use is very good, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I read all the reviews and was expecting nothing short of Robert Johnson's devil-owned soul to come slap me in the face when I took a bite.Nonetheless, I was relatively unfazed. My biggest issue was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
born and raised on a cattle ranch in kansas...i think i know a bit about bbq, and really haven't found much that compares up here in the chi.but.that all changed last friday when i sampled the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
an antiseptic bbq for Northsiders (ie, white folks). no rib tips. no hot links. after ordering, i saw a diehard foodie bud who advised me to not bother with the ribs. we promptly changed our order...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Two blocks from my home and after my 2nd visit would prefer to drive to a really good Bar-B-Que joint. Meats are properly cooked but lack flavor. Very little of the name in the taste, smoke that is. Sauce is...
menupages.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 5 star review parade marches on! The northside Chicago BBQ scene has always been so sad- at other places I'd learned to dose up my meat with tons of sauce to get my flavor and have been left...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's unquestionably, the best ribs I've ever had....and the best Mac & Cheese. They are BYOB...so bring a great, dark beer and your set.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray for a new restaurant in my ever-so-slowly gentrifying neighborhood! All of that aside, however; this place is GREAT. Seriously some of the best barbecue I have ever had. The meat was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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This is a new place getting started menu is small but the three times ive been thier , i triied almost everything they offer. this is a place that is a must for all to try. place is clean on the small side for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This very well could be my number one choice for BBQ in the city. Went there for the first time this weekend after reading a review in the Redeye. The slow cooked chopped brisket sandwich was one of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Are we seriously judging this place on the dining environment, the lighting, and the color of the walls? Good grief. IT IS A BBQ PLACE without table service... what do you expect? Not that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Go hungry. This BBQ place rocks. Not sure whether to recommend the brisket...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ on the North Side. Pulled pork and brisket sandwich are the best. The ribs could use some work. I went the first week they opened and I wasn't expecting so many people to be there. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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A new edition to the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Great authentic BBQ.The sides were great, especially the baked beans, but the mac and cheese and the slaw were great too. Next time will try the corn muffins....
menupages.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smoque BBQ -- Low and Slow (pronounced smoke)They offer pulled pork, brisket, chicken, baby back and St. Louis style ribs, salad and sides.On our first trip we ordered a sandwich of 1/2 pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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