Lunch here on a sub-zero day was the perfect decision this past Saturday. Wasn't entirely sold on BBQ for lunch when it's January and I'm trying to be at least a little bit healthy after the holidays...but man, the smell upon entry was intoxicatingly good! There was live music, and we were offered seats near the lone guitarist, or near the bar area. We opted for the bar area which was surround by floor to ceiling windows at almost 2 stories, allowing for great views and comfort. A punctual server greeted us and I ordered the meat platter with brisket, burnt ends, cole slaw, and sweet potato fries, while my boyfriend chose a pulled pork sandwich and Mac n cheese. There was no crumb left on his plate, and while he thought the Mac n cheese was a little smoky, he adored it overall. And my meal was spectacular! The burnt ends had a great char, but were tender as ever. The coleslaw, a vinegar/mustard base that is made to order (my server told me so!) was crisp, tangy, and some of the best I've had. This was such a wonderful lunch on a cold winter day and I would recommend to all! Can't wait to bring my parents here! read more

Smoke Daddy - Sweet potato fries, coleslaw, burnt ends and brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

the food is always amazing and service is incredible - definitely worth a stop in whether you're visiting or live in Chicago

The baby back ribs were smoky, delicious and separated from the bone easily - perfect! Great flavor. The beans on the side are decadent - I could have eaten more! Great cole slaw as well. read more

Delicious bloody Mary comes with bacon wrapped brisket. Ample seating indoors and out with great service. The cheese fritters are essentially fried cheese that melt in your mouth accompanied by pepper jam. Very tasty and unique. Heavy app! Split the brisket/tip sandwich. Bun could be more hardy. Meat is cooked to perfection. They smother it in their signature sauce but my favorite is their mustard one. The mac and cheese as a side is thick and genuinely cheesy. Great bbq in the city, would come again. read more

I mean if you have the taste buds of a kid then yea but absolutely stay away there is plenty better bbq options in the city they never cooked the food all the way its constantly undercooked read more

I ordered takeout so I can't say much about the restaurant itself; the server was nice however. I ordered the small rib tip order and I was surprised how much did came with. I'm used to smalller chopped tips because these were huge chucks of meat. Nonetheless it was flavorful and fell right of the bone. The Mac and cheese wasn't too bad. I took one star off because of the collard greens. Very little flavor... And there was a lemon in the greens. A lemon?!! Put some smoked meat and seasoning on these greens okay? Lol read more

Smoke Daddy - Huge rib "tips" - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pulled pork nachos were the highlight of the meal. Nachos are on special Tuesdays for $7. I enjoyed that they had a little spice to them and a good amount of pulled pork. Chips that had a taste of every ingredient made for a great bite. For a main, I went with a two meat platter. I chose brisket and burnt ends. Immediately, after ordering, I realised that I had essentially ordered the same meat so I requested to change the brisket to pulled pork. Even though the waitress said it wouldn't be a problem, the platter came to the table with brisket instead of pulled pork. Can't be mad since that what I had ordered originally. I thought both meats would benefit from being served without sauce on them. I should have requested no sauce so I could properly taste both meats. I like the fatty burnt ends the best. No need to order the Mac and Cheese since it was bland and a waste of stomach space. read more

Smoke Daddy - Pulled pork nachos. $7 Tuesdays - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We got delivery- ordered two meat platter with burnt ends and brisket with cornbread, Mac n cheese, fries, and beans. The meats were yummy. However I wish they came without bbq sauce and you dressed your own because the sauce want my fav. The brisket I lived, burnt ends were overpowered by the sauce. Meat was 4.5/5 The fries were cold and undercooked like when potatoes aren't cooked all the way and they are crunchy. Mac and cheese was weird, it had an off taste and slightly spicy. The cornbread was delicious!! And the beans had too much bbq sauce in them, but good taste/ meaty. I would recommend this place to at least try, the bbq meat was what we were there for. read more

In town for a convention, decided to go to the Cubs game, I ordered the smoked wings, however when the server came with the food I asked him can the chicken be cooked more. The server returned 5 minutes later with the chicken the chicken was severely undercooked, blood running out of the chicken, only to be told oh it's just a little pink because it smoked chicken. I had to show them how raw the chicken was running blood and rubbery chicken is not cooked. read more

"Smoke Daddy?" How'd you know my nickname from high school!?!? If you're looking for great BBQ for dine in or delivery (and Green Street Meats is closed for some reason) look no further! Went with the pulled pork, brisket, and rib tips and now I have the confidence to be the best dad I can be! 4.9 stars, round up to 5 read more

I came here last week for the Three Floyd's tap takeover and Pig Roast. I didn't have the pig roast, but I have had their pulled pork sandwich before and I think it's pretty decent. I am a huge BBQ fan as my Dad and I smoke our own and I have had a lot of BBQ in my life. Smoke Daddy is no where near the best BBQ I have had, but it is average. I did have the hush puppies and I thought they were very good. They weren't your normal hush puppies as these were massive and they had pimento cheese, which made them super rich and green chile jam on the side. I would rate the food a 3.5. I will have to try some other menu items in the future to get a more accurate rating. The service and drinks is where it makes up for it. The servers are chill and attentive as they come back and check on you quite a bit. Shout out to Ben Kitchen!!! My beer was never empty as I was trying to ride the rail. I was close with 7 out of 10 beers, but no cigar. This WAS a Thursday night and I HAD work the next day. I didn't have any cocktails that night. But I have had their Bloody Mary and Mule Daddy and I really enjoyed both of them. So I would rate service and the place as a bar a 4.5. Overall, this is a solid place to unwind with good company, decent food, and good drinks. read more

Smoke Daddy - Hush Puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I thought the quality meat wasn't very good. I also did not like the there was already so much BBQ on the meat. There were four different BBQ sauces on the table and there was already so much BBQ on the meat I felt like I couldn't taste any of the other sauces. The sides were solid but nothing specials read more

Smoke Daddy - Big City Eats - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yep. It's good. It's real good. This is a 4.5 star review. I came here hungry. You know what that means: hide the knives. I made a pick-up order and drove to Wicker Park. On a Friday. At night. Between the hipsters and cabbies, I nearly got in 6734745 accidents and shanked 6474 b!tches. I am HUNGRY and you are IN.MY.WAY!!! Addled and even crazier, I pulled up in front, put on my flashers and ran inside to get my meal. When I called ahead, I was told "10-15 minutes." It took me 25 to drive over, so I wanted to get and out no problem. My food wasn't ready. ..... Would you like your bloodbath to be a la Kill Bill or From Dusk Til Dawn? Sensing danger, the manager came up to me, sat me at the bar and asked what kind of drink he could get me (on the house). I was driving, so I couldn't drink...but I could drink root beer. Five seconds later, I had a frosty cold IBC in my hand. Danger had been averted. Well played, Smoke Daddy. Three mean mugs at the kitchen later (hey, a tiger doesn't change his stripes), I had my food and I was on my way. I got home and prepared to chow down. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, mac & cheese and cornbread. The meat came in one container and the sides came in another. The meat container held the buttered toasted bun, pickles and enough meat for two sandwiches. The sides container held my mac, cornbread and butter and the bottom of my take out bag held two types of sauce, utensils, napkin and salt & pepper. The pork was tender, smoked and copious. I loaded up my buttered bun (not what I was expecting but VERY satisfying) with meat and I had a good amount left in the tub. I put on a couple of pickles and tried the darker, thicker, sweeter bbq sauce. Yes. Happiness is... a moment like this.. is my now. Fantastic. Carolinan, Tennessean or Texan, I couldn't tell you. Good? Very good? D@ng good? Yes. I took some butter to my cornbread and took a bite. Nice. Sweet, but substantial...peppers too. This will do nicely. The mac & cheese was the only weak link. Topped with bread crumbs, the m&c was of the softer, creamier variety and it was sort of tasteless. I ate it because it was there, not because I loved it. But, between swigs of root beer, chomps of cornbread and gulps of pulled pork, I was a pretty happy guy. For curiosity's sake, I poured some of the thinner, more vinegar-y sauce into the tub o' meat. Good, but I preferred the darker stuff. That's what she said. read more

Great local go-to for BBQ craving. Love the patio atmosphere on a nice evening, and the to-go orders arrive hot. The Daddy-o sandwich is killer, and all the sauces and sides are prepared nicely. read more

Great outdoor space with heat lamps for cooler weather! Had wonderful drinks and food. Server was attentive and we had a great time! read more

Smoke Daddy - Bloody Mary - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was in the mood for BBQ and the newly expanded Smoke Daddy fit the bill. It now has double the outdoor seating area as well as double the space indoors and on a beautiful spring day ALL areas were occupied. Yummy Bloody Mary with a big hunk of beef brisket to start followed by some deeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious BBQ. Even the mac 'n' cheese has some kick to it. Now serving brunch for the later to rise folks who still want some BBQ. We even ordered some ribs for take out for someone who foolishly decided against joining us. Plenty of TVs and lots of friendly folks to visit with while waiting. Today when we were there, there was one person up on the tiny stage playing his guitar and singing away. In the area, stop in. read more

I am a guy that loves good BBQ and everytime I walk past this place the fresh scent of BBQ just takes me somewhere I walked past yesterday afternoon and the smell smacked me in the face. I asked my lady if she was in the mood and she said yes (she really wanted Moonshine) There happened to be some seating available in the outside patio. The patio is not so big, but it's still some wiggle room. I ordered the half order of spare ribs which comes along with two sides. I selected mac & cheese along with collard greens. When the food came I was shocked how huge a half order of spare ribs was. I will love to see what the full is like. Yummmmm!!!!! The mac and cheese was good and the greens were ok. The collard greens came with lemon already squeezed and I think it was a little too much. I could not finish the food because it was too much. I took it home for leftovers, in which I tore apart this afternoon. The mac and cheese was even better as I heated it up in the microwave. Good to know there is a good BBQ spot nearby as I never get really good BBQ in restaurants anyway. Smoke Daddy really hit the spot yesterday and this afternoon as leftovers. They also get a plus for using Stella Artois (my favorite girl) umbrellas for the outside patio. A new fan is made! read more

Wow I can't believe I haven't wrote a review in over 2 months! I think I was so focused on losing weight, I had to tone down my over-zealous, gluttonous passion for food just a bit. Anyway, I don't think I'll be calling Smoke Daddy, as my Daddy anytime soon. I believe I'm more inclined to hook up with Uncle John because I was more impressed with his meat. Now that I'm reading this paragraph over, I'm glad this is on yelp and not just a personal blog because this could be taken out of context. So what's the rundown? Smoke Daddy is alright, but for the money, I prefer Smoque and Uncle Jonh's BBQ. read more

Smoke Daddy - Rib combo - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered delivery. We were a little drunk and thought we had ordered something we didn't. When I called, the staff was nothing but professional and so nice about MY mess up. And the food we did order and get was fantastic. One of our favorites. read more

I should call this review "How I didn't eat at Perry's Deli or Smoque on my wild goose chase for a brisket sandwich." All I can say is Smoke Daddy has an incredible brisket sandwich. Thick, tender slices of beef (maybe 6 oz. or so,) on an average-sized bun, with just a splash of BBQ sauce, not at all messy, sliced pickles, and accompanied by nice thin. crispy, shoestring-style fries. It was the perfect size portion to alleviate my craving. I washed it down with a Metropolitan Copper Lager. I'll spare you the detailed flavor-pairing analysis. I love the ambience here and the fact that there is booze and table service. That was the reason Smoque got knocked out. The ambiance is like a nicely worn old shoe. On my Sunday afternoon visit, the holiday lights were up. The feeling was cozy, albeit quiet. There were just a handful of customers there. The server was great. Very genuine and un-obsequious. I also loved the old vinyl booths, the lighted diner clock on the back wall and the teensy New York City wash basin in the men's john. Finally, I like BBQ places who A) give you a choice of sauces (there were 3 on the table), and B) let you determine how much to put on. Smoke Daddy is just alright by me! And the brisket sandwich a destination dish. Oh, and P.S.: Perry's was closed Sunday. I went there first. It was seeing a picture of THEIR brisket sandwich on Yelp which got me started on this big Sunday pursuit. read more

Smoke Daddy - teensiest sink - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If not for the amazing burger at Smoke Daddy's, i would have given them 2 or 2.5 stars (virtually). But after having their burger for the first time this past weekend, i will be a repeat customer. I don't like their Ribs, and i'm not a huge fan of their chicken, but i do love the location and the restaurant itself. I love that they have live music, and i like their outdoor patio in the summer. But the burger.... The Burger needs to be ordered "Daddy Style". That means it comes with a few slices of BBQ Brisket on top. Slap on a piece of cheddar cheese and you have one of the best burgers in the city. I have been eating here for the past 10 years, and i only just found about that. I just assumed that if you were going there you had to get the ribs or chicken. I was DEAD wrong. Its a GREAT burger. I'm talking top 10 in Chicago burger. I'll throw it up there with Kuma's, Bad Apple, Gibsons, Rosebud Steakhouse, Revolution Brewing, etc. I kid you not, don't be a fool, order the burger. And of course it comes with sweet potato fries. YUM! Get the damn burger. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ribs: B+ Chicken: A++ Pulled Pork: C+ Brisket: A Mac n Cheese: A- Sweet Potato Fries: A+ Beans: A Regular Fries: A Service was great and the patio/outdoor seating is awesome. Live music inside. Cherio, mate. read more

Smoke Daddy - Patio is awesome - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A great people watching place. Grab a table out front, bring your furry lil one and enjoy! The nachos - HUGE! I hope you're hungry because you're getting a lot of food. My cousin got this and lets just say... his eyes were hungrier that his tummy :) I got the 2 eggs Breakfast - It was EXACTLY what i wanted on such a beautiful Sunday morning in Chicago. The hash-browns were the best! I don't know if they had cheese or what in them.. but boy were they good! Thick and cheesy hashs.... my fav!! read more

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Rustic, warm and inviting ambiance. They had live music the night we came which was a nice touch. The mac and cheese was amazing. The pulled pork sandwich was good, but not the best I've ever had. Portion sizes were hearty, prices were very reasonable and the service was great. Great casual place for drinks and good food. read more

Smoke Daddy - Pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese and the daddy-o with sweet potato fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Considering Chicago isn't in Texas, this is pretty good BBQ. The baby back ribs were delightfully tender, the barbeque chicken was moist throughout, and the sides had some great surprises. The Mac and Cheese had just a hint of heat, a nice crust on top, and wasn't obnoxiously cheesy. Cole slaw was top notch. The skinny fries could have used a little less salt, but I can't fault any other seasonings. Fantastic spicy mustard BBQ sauce - first time I've ever liked that in a restaurant outside of the Carolinas. Our server was helpful and cheery, but the environment is just a wee bit loud. Don't come here for an intimate date, but definitely come here for a loud time with friends. Lots of TVs showing games. read more

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W.O.W.- I can barely form words after my experience here. Let me start off by saying one thing: It seems like the majority of bad ratings below are from people who identify as VEGAN or VEGETARIAN. This is a BBQ place- just stay away if you don't eat meat! After a long day of Bachelor Party shenanigans, our group of 8 stumble upon this place and we couldn't have made any better decision. After seeing the hostess, we were sat at our table within a minute with perfect view to the live band that was setting up next to the door. Our waitress came with the extensive drink menu and was probably the most knowledgeable waitress I have ever had, she knew EVERYTHING about the menu and always had recommendations. Overall, the service here was top notch. AND SO WAS THE FOOD!! I recommend getting the Smoked Meat platter, with the choice of TWO meats and TWO sides for about $15, and well worth the money. I decided on the Burnt Ends and Pulled Pork with french fries and corn bread- YUM. My friends also seamed to enjoy the Rib Platters and sweet potato fries as well. Overall, huge mistake if you don't try Smoke Daddy. Amazing food, drinks, and live band on a Saturday night- can't beat it! read more

Smoke Daddy - View of the rest of the indoor seating, probably twice as much outside! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time here was during brunch so I will come back for a proper BBQ and update! I ordered the pulled pork Benedict. I had never had even a regular eggs Benedict before. Mistake.... If you are not a runny yolk fan tell them to give you your eggs hard or scrambled. I had no clue. So you can laugh. Anyway I kind of scraped the runny yolk away from the rest of my delicious breakfast!! The muffin had a mass amount of pork on it! Delicious flavor and it was perfectly tender! There was this chipotle hollandaise sauce that was out of this world!! When the waitress said the hash browns came in a square I was a little nervous. They were so good! Creamy and flavorful as well as nice and crunchy!! I could not stop eating them well beyond my point of fullness! I will be back!! read more

Smoke Daddy - Pulled pork Benedict!!! Yummy!! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My wife took me here for my birthday and the food and COVID-19 service were fantastic! I ordered the two-meat platter - Brisket and Pulled-Pork with two sides - Greens and Coleslaw and they were delicious. My wife ordered whatever the fish sandwich of the day was with fries and Mac&Cheese. read more

Six Words: Get the delicious Adult Cherry Coke! Smoke Daddy is the kind of barbecue I've been looking for across the city: lowkey restaurant with good food. I like a fancy restaurant ... at times. But most days, I'm looking for good food somewhere that makes me feel like I'm a regular the moment I walk in. That is Smoke Daddy. I came here around 7pm on a Saturday and the place was buzzing but we were seated immediately. Located on Division, it's near a bunch of barbecue places and bars, but there was a steady flow of traffic all evening. The booths are bright red booths - the kind of booths I've only seen in movie diners. So I was quite happy to stumble upon that. Drink menu is pretty large. I was seated across from the bar and it's well-stocked with all the liquors. I opted for their Adult Cherry Coke. From the menu: "It tastes like cherry coke and Seagram's Stone Cherry Whiskey gives it a kick." It was perfect. I ordered one and my roommate ordered their cider, tried a sip of my drink and ordered one for herself. It's really good. For dinner, I opted for the Daddy-O sandwhich: sliced brisket, provolone, and onion rings with a side of fries. It's delicious in a "I don't mind that I'm consuming a million calories and my heart will probably regret this in 10 years." It's a beast of sandwhich that comes with some barbecue sauce on it. Personally, I found it a little dry so I just dumped more barbecue sauce on it. Then it tasted perfect. It was a smokey barbecue sauce that they make/manufacture/label/whatever themselves and it's amazing. My roomate ended up with the Rotisserie Chicken with a side of collard green and Mac and Cheese. The chicken was seasoned deliciously - I wished I stole more than one bite. The Mac and Cheese was mehh (Lillie Q's has better Mac and Cheese). What was truly surprising was the Collard Greens. Normally, I don't find Collard Greens entirely delicious. But my roommate spent a year in Georgia and that's what she missed most from the South. So when they arrived on the table and tasted as delicious as they did, she fell in love with Smoke Daddy. And I have to say, they were the best Collard Greens I've ever had. Overall, I was very happy with Smoke Daddy. I definitely will be back. read more

Smoke Daddy - Daddy-O with a side of fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Don't waste your time, money, appetite here if you want good bbq. I ordered baby back ribs, smoked wings, coleslaw and fries. It was all bland and very disappointing. The little taste the ribs had was unsavory to put it mildly. It's literally the worst bbq I've ever had. Go somewhere else. read more

Awesome pulled pork. Starvin'? Try the platter? Merely hungry? Do the sandwich. Thick, juicy, fatty quotient just right. Tastee sauces to choose from. Possibly the best French Fries in the U.S.A. You get way too many that you say you'll never finish, and when you do, who's to blame? THEM! Thin, crispy, not greasy. Have had mixed results with the full slab o baby backs. While very tasty, they can be or have been a bit smallish in comparison. And with ribs, sometimes size does matter. Special shout out for the 40s roadside jazz joint vibe. Sit at the counter. Drink from the varied bottles of beer. Or sit in a booth, but I never liked that as much. Amazing blues and jazz artifacts from the era that shame the Hard Off Cafe. Sweet varied juke playing, except when there's live music. Is it still Tuesdays? Moved from WIcker Park over a year ago, and Division St changes so fast. Still, Smoke Daddy is what you must do when in Chicago. read more

Me and my wife went here for restaurant week. The meat was over cooked and was mushy. The food did not sit well with us as we got home I started throwing up. My wife also had an upset stomach. I will not be coming back and would not recommend this place to any of my friends. read more

I'm not necessarily an expert on BBQ or anything, but according to my personal taste and what I've had so far (e.g. Phil's BBQ in San Diego)...it's about 3.5 stars in my book. The meat was pretty good, and I love that they provide a variety of sauces. I think that's important with BBQ...not everyone likes the BBQ sauce just one way. Some prefer more spice, some prefer the smokey, others might prefer a little more tangy. As long as the meat is cooked well, it can make for some finger lickin' BBQ time with the sauce of your choice. I'll have to come check it out when they have live music. The stage was empty and looked a little sad without a performer. read more

Smoke Daddy - Baby back and St. Louis ribs plus rib tips...with fried and slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a great spot! They have a good patio with TVs, friendly staff and delicious food! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. We got brisket, ribs, burnt ends and it was all so good and good portion to share between two people. Highly recommend! read more

After waiting 45 minutes I just received a call from Grub Hub stating that they never received my order. When I asked why they never received my order the person stated that their wifi was not on, which caused them to not receive my order. Pissed and super hungry. We were really looking forward to eating their food tonight. Makes me not want to order from them ever again, especially for waiting so long thinking it was going to be delivered soon. read more

One of my fav resto's Great patio, great live bands & amazing food! The brunch is insane. Pulled pork eggs benny (my mouth is watering) and the breakfast potatoes are to die for! Pulled pork nachos are a must as well! read more

Smoke Daddy - Pulled pork nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is still one of our go-to places in the hood. Everything is delicious - all of the smoked meats and BBQ, the Wrightwood Salad, the beer cheese dip. Their brunch is one of my favorites - the pulled pork benedict, hashbrowns, and bloody mary - getting hungry just thinking about it! They also do great carry out and delivery. The Daddy-O sandwhich with brisket, cheese, and fried onion ring is also unique and tasty. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu! The expansion/new space is especially nice with all the windows and tall ceilings. Nice, light, and airy! Great when it's warm and they open the garage door and the patio is open. If you are in the neighborhood and haven't been here for dinner or brunch yet, you're missing out! read more

love it!!! best drinks! best staff!! best food!!! always have great time everybody is so nice I love it

LOVE this restaurant so much!! After walking by this place tons of times, I finally had dinner on their patio a few weekends ago and I'm so glad I did. First of all, their live music is awesome and really sets the mood. Super fun and lively place to have dinner. We ordered the Big City Eats- we chose the ribs, smoked chicken, brisket, burnt ends, Mac n cheese, corn bread and beans. The brisket and Mac n cheese were by far my favorites! All of the meat comes with bbq sauce but they also have about 4 other bbq sauces to try, which I thought was very unique from most other bbq joints. The Mac n cheese was thick and creamy and they add some sort of spice to it that gives it such a distinctive flavor. Not like any other Mac n cheese I've had... so good!! All of the meat was delicious also, but the brisket was especially tender and cooked to perfection. The only thing i was not a fan of was the corn bread, which was a little disappointing for me. They put some sort of green vegetable (pepper, jalapeño, not sure?) that gave it a weird texture and was something I would not want in cornbread. Will not be ordering this again. After telling a few friends that I recently went here for dinner, I was recommended the hush puppies which I've been told are the best thing on the entire menu, so that is a must for next time!! Wish our server would have told us this. Will definitely be back to try those and order everything else I loved from last time. read more

Smoke Daddy - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

meh at best. Have had more flavorful rotisserie chicken from Sam's Club TBH. Fries were cold and greasy. Overall, would not spend the $ on another meal here. Yes the atmosphere and location across from Wrigley Field are convenient before a game, but not worth the $. read more