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I read about this food truck on Nextdoor and it was the loaded baked potato that inspired me to drive from Martinez to their location on Clayton Rd by Ducky's Car Wash. It was well worth it as all my senses were engaged: The smoky smell! The other customers raving about the food! The colorful food truck! The feel of the brisket sausage in a bun being raised to my mouth! And the taste of everything - the smoked meats, the fresh slaw, the loaded baked potato and the tangy BBQ sauce. read more

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William D.

Thank you so much Kim for coming out and tasting our barbecue. We…

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Had the brisket and the chicken. The spicy BBQ sauce was excellent--I'd recommend buying a bottle to take home. The brisket was good. Unfortunately, the chicken was disappointing because it had a natural gas taste. It may have been a one-time issue, but the price makes me hesitant to try it again. read more

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William D.

Hey Clint, thank you so much for the review. We appreciate it!

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Be J.

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Food was amazing. Brisket was perfect with a deep smoke ring. We had: 1) brisket plate with mac and cheese and potatoe salad - 5+/5. Super yum; & 2) 3 meat combo with brisket, pulled pork & chicken thighs with beans and potatoes salad - 5/5. Brisket was best but all really good. The sauce is slightly sweet with almost no heat. Will be back to try rest of menu read more

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William D.

Thank you so much we appreciate your business and if you want a…

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Margie L.

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We were in Brentwood park and one of the food trucks that stood up for our cravings is Chilly Willy's.We ordered the best 3 meat combo(brisket,pulled pork and ribs)with a side dishes of coleslaw and potato salad.Brisket is our favorite,cooked slow to perfection and a mild bbq sauce complimented the meat.Service is fast. read more

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Seth S.

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The smoky taste with excellent presentation was has made this one of my go too bbq spots I wish they could park in my back yard so I could smell that amazing cooking 24/7! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much we appreciate your business and as always we try…

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Kathy C.

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An amazing presentation. Generous and oh so good! Friendly people and truly served hot off the grill. Being that we got it to go as it is a food truck near by we can only share that it was yummy and definitely warrants a return visit. Meat was tasty and cooked to perfection! Thanks! We will return. read more

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William D.

Thank you so much, Kathy. We appreciate your business and your kind…

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Robert M.

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My first time and the ribs are amazing. I will be back. I also got the potato salad and Cole slaw and the other meat was the brisket. The brisket was excellent, but the ribs are oh so good. Thanks Willy read more

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William D.

Thank you, Robert. Appreciate your business.

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Dori D.

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Had the Brisket plate with Mac and beans, it was amazing. This truck is the real deal, the Owners are super friendly and helpful when trying to make decisions on what else to order. Had them at the Movie night at the Lakes in Discovery Bay. Thanks Willy read more

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William D.

Thank you so much we appreciate your business

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DeathValley C.

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I ordered a 3 meat combo with brisket, ribs and a sausage. Brisket was tender, the link was tasty but the ribs were unprofessional. Half of the meat was too tough to chew and most of the fat was undissolved. For what they charge, a miss this bad is unacceptable. read more

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William D.

Thank you Death Valley for your review. We appreciate your business.…

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Kevin P.

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We ordered the 3 meat combo. It had brisket, pulled pork and chicken. The chicken was raw and bloody disgusting. The brisket had little to no meat all fat. The pulled pork was okay. The plate showed it came with two side Mac and cheese and beans but our plates didn't have any. Services was horrible too. They were at the Art & Wine festival I should have spent my money elsewhere. May read more

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William D.

Hi Kevin, sorry that you had bad experience with our food. We try to…

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Ann M.

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I attended a 50th bday party last night. These guys catered. I can honestly say, the food was Michelin rating worthy. I've eaten a good amount of BBQ in my 68 years, but their flavors are unmatched. I was blown away by the melt in your mouth brisket, tri-tip, baked beans, and the mac and cheese had a unique secret ingredient that I wish I knew what it was. These guys make me want to throw a party, just so I can have it catered. I definitely will throw a Chilly Willy Party! 10 STARS! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much, Ann! We truly appreciate you taking the time to…

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Andrea S.

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We used Chilly Willy's to cater my partner's birthday party this weekend and it was a huge hit. We ordered the tri-tip, chicken, brisket, beans, salad, and mac & cheese, and every single person at the party was complimenting the food. We had a total of 30 people. Everything was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The tri-tip and brisket were especially a crowd favorite, and the mac & cheese disappeared fast. They also gave us more than enough food -- everyone was able to eat well and there were still leftovers, which is rare when you're feeding a big group. If you're looking for BBQ catering that people will actually rave about, Chilly Willy's is a fantastic choice. We'll absolutely use them again for future events. read more

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William D.

Thank you so much, Andrea! We truly appreciate you taking the time to…

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Vinnie P.

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5 months ago

Holy bait and switch, Batman. This was my first time ever going to this barbecue truck. Before leaving I called ahead to ask where their truck was that day (because I live around 25 miles away from where they seem to operate out of ) and the owner told me about their new amazing promotion for their new line of barbecue sauce. Apparently If you spend more than $20 you get a free bottle of their barbecue sauce. So when we showed up not only would they not sell the barbecue that they show on their menu online (sorry, we don't do takeout -- what's the point of going to where their business is then?), they would only sell you "plates" served on the location menu. Also that promotion they promised me suddenly disappeared. Now apparently it was only available to the first 20 people of the day. Whatever, but I'm never driving out of my way to go to this truck again. read more

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William D.

Hi Vinnie,…

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robert m.

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Chilly Willy's bbq is in Martinez!!!! Amazing. Delicious. Bbq. I cannot say enough great things about this locally own and operated family barbecue Amazing service, huge portions, and needless to say amazing food with mouthwatering barbecue read more

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William D.

thank you so much for your kind words we appreciate your business..…

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Chenell S.

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I love dropping by when they are at the Concord Farmers Market on Thursday evenings. I usually drop by a little after 4.pm before the market gets going. I like to order the loaded Mac and Cheese, which is really good with the mild sauce. The service is good and very appreciative. please note the Thursday evening farmers market in downtown Concord is only during the summer months. So I miss Chilly Willy's during the spring and winter. read more

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William D.

We appreciate you thank you so much for letting us serve you. We are…

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Amy K.

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I hired Willy to make me 9 pounds of his smoked brisket and baked beans for my Chanukah party for 30 people. Everything was DELICIOUS and easy to heat up in the containers that he gave me. All of my party goers were happy and content with their meal! I definitely recommend this business. It was a pleasure working with Willy. read more

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Glenn B.

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I just want to give Chilly Willy's the highest rating out there 10 stars !!! They just catered by Grandson's Graduation Party and it was Fabulous. The food was HOT when delivered and the portions were LARGE. I got so many compliments and everybody raved about the food. Willy was even kind enough to deliver it to my home in Clayton and not charge me!! I absolutely will have them cater my parties in the future. Thank you for such a memorable day !! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much we appreciate your business and I’m glad that it…

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Chilly Willy's catered last evening for our party of 40. Ribs, chicken, brisket, beans and Mac and cheese. Food was incredible -- everyone raved about it and were fighting to take home leftovers. Willy and his wife arrived exactly on time, set up quickly and professionally, and were extremely nice and personable people as well. Highly recommended! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much. It was our pleasure to go ahead and cater for your…

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John M.

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27 for a three meat combo is slightly steep but that's not the primary issue. Hot links were 8/10 good. Meat came sauced up which is fine. Ball tip (5.5/10) was thin cut and that was a blessing because it was a bit dry and chewy. Biggest disappointment was the brisket got one large piece that was inedible due to being dry end piece and fat with less than 20% actually useable meat and one very small piece. Beans and Mac and cheese both decent 7/7.5/10 for those. Next time I'd opt for just brisket and hope they give me more than one bite worth. read more

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Riley M.

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Love Chilly Willy's! Their meats and sauces are fantastic. Always smoked low and slow- the way bbq should be.

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William D.

Thank you so much we appreciate your kind words

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Kevin K.

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Caught Chilly Willy at the Clayton Art & Wine fest and was blown away by the brisket. Great smokey flavor, super tender meat, done to perfection. Side of beans was delicious. Mac & cheese was old school, not your box product but made with real ingredients. Will look for them again! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much Kevin for your amazing review! We're so happy you…

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Mary Y.

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This is a bit late but we catered a 50th Birthday and the food, service and set up were all absolutely phenomenal! Our guests loved the meal and everything about the experience was perfect! Willy was so professional and partnered to make sure all of the details and plans met our needs. We definitely will use again!! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much Mary we appreciate you letting us take care of your…

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Nathan L.

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We had ChillyWilly's Smokehouse BBQ cater our work holiday event on 12/14 for 85 people. I organized the event. As an event organizer, you want to feel confident in the caterer and other vendors. I had reached out to two other caterers and it took them 4 days to get back to me. When I reached out to ChillyWilly's, Willy got back to me right away and I could tell he was a solid dude that took his business and his food very seriously. He has great reviews and there is a reason: The food is excellent. We had brisket, chicken, ribs, BBQ beans and Mac and cheese. I received several compliments throughout and after the event about how great the food was. I also raves about the food. Soooo good. My experience with Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ was seamless. Willy delivered to food hot and right on time. Thank you ChillyWilly's Smokehouse BBQ! We hope to use your catering services again! read more

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William D.

thank you so much for allowing us to take care of you for your…

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Victor B.

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Food is amazing and the brisket is to die for. If you have not tried it I highly recommend finding out where they are located and come thru!

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Jannice R.

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Disappointed that they never replied . I live in a shared community with 700 home that it would be fun to have your truck on a friday night in March read more

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William D.

1/17/2024 8:14pim looking for a bbq food truck to come to gated…

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Steve L.

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Chilly Willy's BBQ was some of the finest in the land! I would totally get it again. We ordered lunch for 18 people and we got try tip hotlinks mac & cheese and barbecue baked beans it was all delicious. My favorite was the mac & cheese with tri-tip mixed in. I can't wait to try his loaded mac & cheese with the brisket. The food arrived right on time it was nice and warm ready to go and it served all of us with some extras for seconds and even thirds. I'm looking forward to my next experience with chili willies barbecue I'm pretty stoked on the turkey legs and ribs. Until next time Willy! read more

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William D.

Thank you Steve! We love your review and coulcn't be happier that you…

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Isaiah G.

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We've came here twice. We come when this place is located at the concord farmers market. The bbq is really good. We ordered a meal with ribs and brisket and two sides it was definitely enough for two. Both times everything tasted amazing. I definitely recommend this place if you like bbq. read more

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William D.

Thank you so much Isaiah for your fantastic review! We're so happy…

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Holly M.

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Mouth-watering deliciousness! Willy's ribs, brisket and sausage links unlike any other I've had. We want him to cater our Christmas party this year! Chilly Willy's BBQ is divine!! read more

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Deborah W.

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Chilly Willy's have the most amazing barbeque and friendly service!! I loved the sauce!

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Pamela P.

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5 years ago

We had ChillyWillys cater my moms 75th BDay. Willy was easy to work with and very helpful with putting our menu together. We had Brisket, Ribs & Chicken thighs with bbq baked beans and potato salad. The food was absolutely Awesome, My family loved it! I had some scheduling changes and Willy was very kind and accommodating. If you ever see ChillyWillys out and about make sure you get yourself some of his bbq you will not be disappointed. read more

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William D.

Thank you so much Pamela Perez. It was a pleasure to serve you and…

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Mark S.

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We had Chilly Willy's at work today. Do yourself a favor and call & place an order. Food was amazing-best Mac & Cheese I've ever had! An added plus...Willy is a very chilly dude! We will definitely be ordering again. Thanks Willy read more

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William D.

Thank you so much Mark for your kind review. We love the Mac n…

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Carol M.

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Highly recommend Chilly Willy's! The food is delicious, delivered & hot. Packaged properly! Their servings are large and reasonally priced. Will definently try them again. read more

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William D.

We thank you so much hope to serve you again soon.

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Sandy J.

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We loved everything about Chilly Willy's. From the amazing food to the communication to the set up, everything went smoothly. The party guests enjoyed the brisket and BBQ chicken with the sides of beans and potato salad. As the event organizer, I had the confidence that I was going to get exactly what I needed. Will definitely use them again. read more

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James D.

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What can I say about this place, absolutely the best!!! We catered for our daughters graduation, spare ribs, chicken and brisket. So good and everyone loved it!! Willy was so quick to respond gave us a great quote and delivered with everything absolutely the best service and quality!!! Didn't see one individual without licking their fingers!! Thank you Willy we cant wait for our next outing!!!! read more

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William D.

Thank you so much we appreciate your business.

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Keith S.

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They catered a phba event and the food was very good! I would recommend them again as everything was smooth from my point of view.

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Cheney C.

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The food arrived as scheduled and was wonderful. The meats were awesome, the Mac and Cheese was great. Hot links delicious. Willy was great and provided a smooth transaction. I would definitely recommend these guys. C. Clark read more

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Linda P.

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We ordered the family meal from Chilly Willy BBQ Saterday night to share with our neighbors. It was Ribs,chicken thighs, brisket Mac and cheese and baked beans. The family meal feeds up to 5 people. It was delivered to our house packaged appropriately and on time. Our neighbors ended up with company I started to worry it might not be enough. I made a salad and some fresh fruit to add to our meal. Everything was outstanding and plenty. We ended up feeding six adults and two children and still had leftovers. Everything was so tasty, tender and moist. I kept it warm in the oven for an hour before we ate it. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everyone raved over it we will definitely order this again. Thank you chili willies barbecue. read more

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Chrissy S.

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The best BBQ and cservice you can get in CA. Willy does an amazing job catering large or mid sized parties. The Mac and Cheese is amazing, melt in your mouth brisket and ribs, and the best baked beans. I highly recommend Willy for your catering or hunger needs. read more

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William D.

Love love love your review Chrissy!! Thank you so much, we're so…

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Scott S.

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We used ChillyWilly's for a private party and his BBQ food is top notch, FANTASTIC! Huge hit with my guests and everyone was raving. We also fed out of town guests with leftovers for 2 days. Willy is easy to do business with and everything was delivered right on time and pipin' hot. A real positive experience and I highly recommend. read more

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William D.

Thank you so much, we are so glad that you loved the food. It was a…

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4020 Hope Ave
Concord, CA 94521
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(925) 250-5327
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http://chillywillyssmokehousebbq.com

Hours

What time does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ open?

Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ opens at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ close?

Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ closes at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Tue, Sun ClosedWed-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ take Bitcoin?

No, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ does not take Bitcoin.

Does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ take credit cards?

Yes, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ serve alcohol?

No, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ does not serve alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ have bike parking?

No, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ does not have bike parking.

Does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ have parking?

Yes, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ wheelchair accessible?

No, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ have free WiFi?

No, Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Our motto is low and slow is the way we go, we take premium meats and smoke them to perfection. Are loaded mac & cheese, ribs brisket hotlinks try tip.

History

Established in 2010.

It all got started with a passion to cook premium meats to slow perfection or I would fire. Our motto is low and slow is the way we go.

Meet the Business Owner: Chilly Willy D.

There's really not much to say except for it starts with fire, the passion and desire to cook premium meats. So if you want to know more about me that's where you would have to be again.

Review Highlights - Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ

“You can find them on rotation at Epidemic Ales, the farmers market and they do catering!”

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8.2 mi

After spending time exploring downtown Martinez's antique shops and farmers market, we headed over…read moreto Five Suns Brewing Company for lunch and refreshments. It was a beautiful day, perfect for sitting outside and listening to live music. The staff was extremely helpful, answering all of our questions and even offering tastes of their beers and sours. I'm not usually a fan of sours, so I went with the Ernst Amber Ale, while my friends ordered the Cosmo Sour and the P-Wing Sour. For sours, they were surprisingly tasty. I may have to give them another chance. Street Steam Bunz was the food truck of the day, and we ordered rice bowls with bulgogi beef and chicken katsu. Both were served with fried rice, ginger, and pickled cucumbers, and everything was delicious. A great way to spend a Sunday. Five Suns and Street Steam Bunz both earn five stars from me.

We met some friends at Five Suns for a couple of beers on a leisurely Saturday. Our first time…read morehere, but our friends are regulars and spoke highly of this spot. Nice, casual spot to hang out. The staff is friendly and helpful, and happy to make suggestions and provide samples. Prices are actually reasonable, noticeably more so than comparable places. I had an OG Burst, and a Ghost Moon Pilsner. The pilsner was very good. RB had the Granger porter and enjoyed it. There is a food truck by the patio, from which we ordered a grilled cheese, which was good. You can also bring in outside food if you prefer. Would return for another visit next time we're in downtown Martinez.

Where the magic happens

GHOST MOON PILSNER 5.0%

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Slow Hand BBQ

4.0(332 reviews)

8.3 mi

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

The flavors are bold, smoky, rich, and ridiculously satisfying without feeling overly heavy or…read moregreasy. The meats are consistently tender, juicy, and full of that real wood-smoked flavor that good BBQ is supposed to have. Their smoking process really comes through in the taste :P And when they're on, the ribs are that perfect fall off the bone goodness that makes you stop talking for a second just to appreciate what's happening! What I really appreciate is that the meat usually isn't too fatty. You still get all the flavor and richness, but it feels balanced instead of overwhelming. Also, consistency matters with BBQ, and Slow Hand keeps us coming back because they deliver more often than not. Great smoke, great texture, great flavor. Just straight up satisfying every time :D Nomnomnomnomnomnomnom!!!!

This is only a review for the food, the service was great and the ambiance was chill…read more I have to say this is the most disappointed I've been while eating BBQ, I had high hopes for this place. Meats: Brisket and tri-tip were both really dry, the hot links looked like it was tossed in the microwave at most a 3.5/10 on all the meats I tried. Sides: Mac and the beans at most a 2/10, total waste of $$. I love me some BBQ and I'm always on the lookout for a good places closer to home, but this place wasn't it. It looks like my search will continue.

Coleslaw was also good since it's mayo-free

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Underground BBQ

4.7(3 reviews)

8.2 mi

Really good bbq, I love it, definitely would come again and the service was great. I only ordered…read moreonline but It was still good

Have to give Underground BBQ 5 Stars! I recently attended 2019 New Years Eve Party that was catered…read moreby this family owned business! I have to say some of the best Bbq i have had in a long time! I had the pulled pork sliders and they were delicious! The cold slaw that is added inside the slider is the best! Their signature Bbq sauce adds the perfect touch! They cater all occasions and have several side dish selections! I definately recommend them for your events!

Smoked Brisket

Slow cooked meat

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Smoked wings in our signature spicy bbq sauce

Kinder's Meats Deli BBQ

4.0(1.1k reviews)

3.8 mi

great great great! kinder's has a new fan in me! due to my iron deficiency, i've always been a fan…read moreof red meat and this specific kinder's is always DEVOURS at every thing i've tried there so far! the service is very kind and generous. just from the few times we've visited this location, the great Britney memorized my mom's usual order and cooks everything perfectly. she's certainly a big component to our enjoyable experience at Kinder's! if you love meat, definitely check out this kinder's. pro trip: before going to see your movie at the drive-in near by get yourself a ball tip sandwich and sweet potatoes fries!!

I'm a little sad. I've been a long term Kinder's supporter. But today things are going to change…read more See the foods always been good but when I gave them my Kinder's Frequent Buyers Card, the little kid behind the counter sharply said we don't accept those anymore. A lady who possibly could've been the manager said they transferred everything over to a phone number, but they're not willing to transfer any of my prior purchases and my card is almost full. So with that said I won't return and I won't need to mention how filthy the place was because the photos speak for themselves

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Ball Tip Sandwich

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Plus 82 Korean BBQ

4.4(106 reviews)

3.3 mi

First time trying this place the food was good Service was…read morefast & the workers were great

I really enjoyed the flavors in the 2 item combo that I got. I chose the spicy pork and the fried…read morechicken. The pork was spicy but flavors were good. I loved the fried chicken (this is the one that they usually give as a sample). The kimchi is a nice touch. They give good portions and I was able to eat the leftovers as a whole meal. This isn't a sit down restaurant- just a stall in the mall food court. Plenty of nearby seating. Also, the food is already prepared and you just pick from the hot food table. All in all it is a solid pick if you're craving fast Asian food while shopping!