Came here to celebrate a birthday with family. A nice, big space...a little too loud the night we…read morecame but that's okay. My dinner was especially good....the chicken fried perfectly...all dark meat the way I like it. The potato salad was not what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm used to a mayo based potato salad but this was even better with lots of flavor! The corn was also delicious. Everyone was very happy with their dinners. The chicken and waffle dish was also good. Ratio of breading to chicken was perfect and perfectly seasoned. The honey butter that came with it was also delicious. The New Orleans shrimp bowl was great too. The ratio of shrimp, which was perfectly cooked, to rice was good. Lots of great flavor. I think that everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered. The only "ding" would be the service. We had to ask for silverware so we could eat and had to wait for straws because she forgot. I'm still going to give it 5 stars even though the service was lacking a bit. She was very nice but seemed rushed.

Place is pretty hidden around the hotels, but I found it! The greeter was extremely nice! I dined…read morein around the beginning of happy hour and it wasn't too packed. The waitress was extremely helpful for drink suggestions and dishes to try which is a plus for me! Knowledge of your best cuisines is definitely a plus! The response time to get a waiter was a bite longer than I expected but that was ok since it was happy hour. So I ordered the hurricane drink, fried green tomatoes, half bird with sweet potatoes and collards. I'll just right into my experience, the drink was 12/10 for sure! Not much to say on it except perfect. The fried green tomatoes were good just needed to be hot! The grits arrived like warm at best, but still a decent bite. The half bird (4 piece fried chicken) was extremely hot and juicy!!! I can't complain about that, the sides however could've used a little more attention. The sweet potatoes lacked so much potential due to them being puréed the only sweet portion came from the marshmallows and pecans which I wasn't a fan of. The collards were decent, needed a pinch or 2 of salt. Overall I would come again though to try different items. Just apply a little more love in the kitchen in regard to the seasoning and the dishes would be fire!!!!! Happy Yelping

Enjoyed a rib meal today. Preordered for pick up. Greeted and order was put together fresh during…read morea short wait. Delicious !! I should have shared a picture but eating was my priority. What remained was a pile of bare bones. Definitely recommend Smokestack Express.

Myself and two friends enjoyed us some Smokestack Express today, and I have to say we were…read moreimpressed. I stopped in and picked up lunch for all of us, and everything was perfect. The brisket sandwich, ribs, chicken sandwich, mac and cheese, and baked beans were all perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. Justine helped me over the phone while I was trying to figure out lunch plans. I was actually headed to another restaurant when I found out halfway there that they were closed on Mondays. I had to switch gears quickly, and that's when I found Smokestack Express. Justine was extremely helpful, friendly, and patient. She made the ordering process easy and was genuinely pleasant to talk to. The food would have been enough to bring me back, but her attitude and professionalism made the experience even better. I can see why this business is successful. Great food combined with great people is a winning combination. Thanks, Smokestack Express, for saving my butt today. You've definitely gained a new customer.

What I support for this establishment is less about its food but more about its message and the way…read moreit serves communities. Ever since 2020, the climate surrounding the George Floyd Square has changed dramatically, and this establishment has become an even stronger integral part of the community as the square itself had represented how the community thrives with its people. A lot of respect for the establishment from that perspective. In terms of food, I would say the soul food, which contained mostly sides, were the main highlight for me. The mac & cheese was salty enough. The fries were solid in a "you can't really go wrong with it" type of way. The candied yams had enough sweetness. The collard greens could taste better but standards must be lower when they're not homemade. I also enjoyed the catfish fillets as they were fried to preserve enough hotness and softness. A lot of what they served, they made on the spot, which was what may be causing longer wait for some. Meat-wise, a lot of items could use further improvement because they were too dry, such as the smoked wings and the beef brisket. The wings were dry to the point that they condensed and got extremely salty. The brisket relied a lot on the sauce and the existing fat on the meat for juiciness while the meat itself didn't have a lot of flavor or juice. As for the ribs, they had some seasoning, and tasted just fine, and weren't as dry. But I have had ribs in Texan barbeque places before and knew what "seasoned" ribs were like and therefore concluded that the ribs here were not spectacular. With all that said, however, I still will return here as often as I can because I love supporting this business. The person serving me was very hospitable and patient. I still got some pretty solid barbeque even if it's not Texas. Besides, outside just the barbeque food, the soul food was solid, like I had mentioned above.

Wanted to love this place for real, but the food for me was just average. Ribs and wings have the…read moresmokey flavor, the mac n cheese and the spaggetti was susprisingly spicy. The Brisket was a lil too tough for my liking, their bbq sauce was good, that saved my brisket.

Just some good food, friendly staff, clean atmosphere…read more Don't forget kids eat free on Sundays!

My first time ordering from Dickey's and I found the food to be to my liking. I would give a 5 but…read morewas disappointed my Texas toast was not included. I had my food delivered through grubhub.

Did I just get a top 5 smashy out of a gas station? Wonderful quality and a great burger sauce…read more Far exceeded my expectations but I knew the backstory on the place so I wasn't comparing it to a gas station grab and go. Will certainly consider this spot anytime I am in the area. A+

Good location and easy access. Great Chicago hotdog! Nice people and eating area. Will be back!read more

Have to admit that we went here because Tony Cu had their buffalo wings and he said there were…read morereally good so this place was on our list to try! First impression when you walk in is smelling the woodfire grill which is a phenomenal smell!! We of course ordered the buffalo wings which were definitely wonderful! Then we ordered the French dip with fries and the chicken Alfredo. Both plates were really good. The fries have some really good seasoning on them which made them stand out otherwise they would've been ordinary fries. We got the wings really fast and our food too! Total in and out time wasn't much at all. Definitely a great place to eat!

Lunch specials always welcome. Chose a walleye sandwich with Cole slaw today, even though I usually…read morechoose rotisserie chicken dishes! Parker took good care of me. Prompt and friendly service always and I'll be back!

Service was good for takeout. Ambiance... bar like. We got…read morecarryout...brisket, rib tips, ribs, coleslaw and Mac and cheese on a Thursday evening. The flavors were there but all of the meat and the Mac and cheese were over cooked. They seemed to have been warmed up too many times. The coleslaw was okay.

Peteys BBq is inside Alary's and a must try. From the sauces, meats, and sides everything we had…read morewas pretty delicious! Also, If you love a wide array of sauces this is a great spot to choose! We got a ton to try with the meats/wings. My favorites were the house dry rub wings, brisket and the banana pudding. What I tried: Texas Stogies: Jalapeños, stuffed with cream cheese & brisket, wrapped in bacon & smoked. Chicken wings--smoked & fried--got the house dry rub and a ton of dips to try. They serve it with carrots, celery, and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese. Three Meat Platter: We picked brisket, ribs, and turkey. The sides we enjoyed were the potato salad and fries with the comeback sauce. The comeback sauce with the fries is a pro move! Plain Burger - 1/2 pound smoked and seared burger. We did a side of the Street Corn Salad. Petey's Banana Pudding: This is absolutely to die for. I am not a huge dessert person, but this was so good I didn't want to share it. Always get a large! When visiting make sure you park in the ramp next door! Alary's offers validated parking ticket evenings and weekends including Wild games! Also, they have shuttles to and from the Wild games!

I've been coming here for years since my kids attended school down the street from here. I normally…read moreget the BBQ chicken which is superb. Always hot and fresh, same with the fries. I've been eating a lot of chicken lately so I decided to get the cheeseburger. It was really good and received it in under 10 minutes. Service is fast and hospitable. Don't be fooled by the look of this place. I don't go to restaurants for ambiance. I go for the food and in this case you won't be disappointed. Their BBQ sauce goes good on ANYTHING!! One of my favorite spot in the Twin Cities.

The best fried chicken in the midwest, and quite possibly in the entire United States. If you're…read moreever in Saint Paul or driving through on I-35E, stop in and order a box of fried chicken. You won't regret it.