Food is great. If you are expecting nice furniture, not the place for you. Huge portions at a decent price. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. We heard they had vegetables but declined as they take up valuable plate space. We had three meat selection with beans and an order of Mac and Cheese. Pretty hearty, lots of sauces and vinegar to add. Everyone pretty friendly here. This is a working mans place. Lots of blue coveralls and beards. Leaving to go back to work, full Meat Sweats. Just need to make it though 4 hours of work without passing out. read more

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I enjoyed the meal enough but it didn't stand out just a decent plate of ribs and sides read more

Smoke N Spudz - Barbeque Near Me - Acheson, Alberta

Smoke & Ash had one of the best buffets (~$25 AYCE on Saturdays). It's quite unfortunate that it's no longer offered...However, the meat selections are still really good. The ones that stood out to me the most were the brisket, the sausage, the ribs, and the chicken. Overall, it is definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area and I'd rate them 8.3/10 read more

sauce was sweet smoky but plain ribs were cooked properly sides balanced the dish but overall just fine read more

Smoke N Spudz - Barbeque Near Me - Acheson, Alberta

So I went for lunch here today got the little beast burger. I have to say for this being a barbecue/smokehouse. This is one of the worst burgers I've ever had in my life. The burger had no seasoning on it and was just a frozen patty. had two slices of bacon, which wouldn't equal one slice of bacon anywhere else and kraft slices. There's so many mistakes here. the service was friendly and my burger was very quick. Not much to talk about for decoration or decor. Ample parking available read more

Good food and large servings. I see why this place is popular. Not the best smokehouse but definitely worth a stop. I will be going back any time I'm in the area and they are open. read more

Smoke & Ash in Acheson may not look like much but my GAWD it is the BEST BBQ I have had!!! All this for $15!! They get line ups around the block and I totally get it! If you like meat-eat here!! Enough said. Seriously. You need to go here! read more

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Nestled in the industrial park of Acheson is this little gem with great food and even nicer people. A food truck in the summer, they opened this restaurant space in October and I'm sad I didn't know about it until now. Plenty of parking and lots of seating, or you can also order to go. No delivery. Yet. Run by the nicest couple (think of it like going to your aunt and uncle's house, they're so friendly); they told us that everything is made in-house save for a spice on their pizza. Homemade BBQ sauces, ketchup and an addictive honey mustard on top of the BBQ meats and sides. So, let's talk about the food itself. I'm not a brisket fan normally, and this was a mighty fine brisket. Tender, well seasoned and we were asked if we wanted a cut of lean or fatty. Both are good options. Ribs were fabulous and sliced off the rack as you order. Tender without being too soft, with just the right amount of bite. There was also chicken that looked moist and juicy, and sliced pork as well. The menu said sausage, but we didn't see any on the night we came. As for sides, fresh made buns looked delicious. There was also baked beans (flavourful and not too mushy), potato salad, coleslaw, delicious mac and cheese, fluff salad (a marshmallow concoction that I'm assured is a great palate cleanser), cheesy potato hash and corn that was tossed with cream cheese and spices (life changing - why haven't I had cheese in my corn before??). They're open later on Thursday and Friday nights and are testing out an all you can eat option for $20 (that's cheap!!), including unlimited canned pop or bottled water. There's a take out option of $15 as well. It's fantastic value for what you're getting and the quality of the food. Highly recommended and encourage the support of local businesses. read more

Smoke N Spudz - Barbeque Near Me - Acheson, Alberta

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The brisket is my usual, and is top notch. The burgers are also excellent. The price value at this place is amazing, and the poutines are massive. read more

Updating this review from 8 months ago... bumping this from a 4 star to a 5 star rating. Have ate here many times now, and it is simply delicious every damn time. This is hands down the best BBQ you will find outside of the southern US. Had the ribs, chicken and brisket today for lunch (skipped the sides... all meat) and just can't say enough. Find this place and eat here... we have top notch BBQ in our back yard, you just have to find it! read more

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I had been waiting a long time to try this place and I'm glad I finally did! Tucked away in a little plaza in Acheson this place is a hidden gem. I ordered the 2 meat platter and it comes with two sides. I got beef brisket and pork ribs for my meat: the brisket was tender and juicy and had a nice ripple of fat coursing through it (I like a little fat on my meat!) and the pork ribs were fall off the bone tender. The only thing I can say is that I normally like mine a bit saucier so I'll have to ask for more sauce next time. For my sides I got Mac and Cheese and coleslaw. The Mac and cheese was killer, nice crispy cheesy top to it as well; the coleslaw reminded me of the ones I used to have at family functions, crispy and creamy with little flecks of celery seeds mixed in there. There was a bit of a line up when I went as it was around noon but the food came out quickly and the staff was friendly despite being busy- which is one of the reasons I liked this place so much. I'm already planning my next visit! Highly recommend. read more

Smoke N Spudz - 2 meat platter- beef brisket and pork ribs with Mac and cheese and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Acheson, Alberta

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Let me tell you something, when it comes to quality of southern BBQ and value for dollar spent, especially in quantity, you cannot beat this place in all of The Metro Edmonton area! Yes, it's deep within a heavy industrial area, yes it's atmosphere is a cross of warehouses and truck stop chic, and in many ways it's dining area feels like grandmas kitchen out on the prairie farm, but that is absolutely a good thing in this situation! What it may lack in interior design is well made up for in the meal you will finish and wish you brought the 5th wheel camper with you to crawl into in the parking lot and sleep it off. Yes the food is that good! The owners love what they do and they also make an effort to lend some time talking to you about your experience and sharing their story Real down home "low and slow" southern BBQ. Don't make the mistake of not trying this place out! read more

Heard about this place from a friend of my son. We showed up on the first Saturday with an extra to our reservation and no problem. We tried everything from the prime rib to the fluff salad. The owner and his family were very attentive making sure all was good and keeping us fed. The brisket did melt in our mouths, prime rib was one of the best, really enjoyed the garlic fries, mac and cheese and the fluff salad. The owners treated us as if we were the only ones there. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys good food. read more

Smoke N Spudz - Barbeque Near Me - Acheson, Alberta

Was scrolling Uber eats and came across Smoke and Ash. Luckily, got my order in before they closed for the day. Ordered the 3 meat and 2 side box. I chose ribs, pork and brisket - with cheesy potatoes and beans. The best meal I've had in a while. The ribs were fall off the bone, the pulled pork was yummy and the brisket. The brisket was ridiculously good. Melt in your mouth. Good portion for a great price. Definitely will order again. read more

Ordered a Brisket for Christmas dinner. Cost was $147. Brisket was amazing! We had 8 hungry Ukrainians... managed to only put down about 30% of it. Crazy good food and service. Value for the dollar is ridiculous cheap. Never having Turkey again! Customer for life now. read more

Came to to this small place in Acheson industrial on a snowy Friday evening. The industrial building is more suited to light duty industrial, and not really suited for a restaurant. But the owners have tried to utilize the space. I'll say one thing the space is nothing fancy. In fact, it's pretty rustic (read: rough). Friday evenings Smoke & Ash run a $20 buffet. I'm leary about buffets as I'm more of a quality over quantity type. I've often said there are really no good buffets. Well I now feel I need to eat my sentiment on that one. We started talking with the owners, who are the very humble and incredibly gracious folks working behind the counter. We decided to go for the buffet, and what was on the menu... well Meat ! There was ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, all smoked. There was also, corn muffins, chili, fries, baked beans, and something else I'm missing. We ponied up to the buffet and tried the brisket, ribs, pork and chicken, along with the corn muffin, chili, and beans. Sat down at our table, and then the magic happened. That first bite of the smoked pork... Woah ! I didn't expect that to be that good. Ok, let's try the ribs... Woah again ! Corn Muffin... Woah a third time. What's going on here ?? Everything that we tried was outstandingly good ! Even after being completely full after the first plate, I had to go up and get more. The owner suggested the fatty brisket instead of the lean cut. Yup, dude knows what he is talking about, it was outstanding. The owner suggested trying his wife's (I assumed was his wife), bread pudding. I'm not a huge lover of bread pudding, but this was again, outstanding. The owner told us that this was her first attempt at making it, and he feels that the next attempts will be better (I wish my first attempts at cooking were this good). The owner sat with us for a bit and talked about his business and how he cooks, it was really very nice to have a talk like this. The weather that evening was less than desirable, and we were very fortunate that there was no one else in the place, to be able to chat with the owners like the way we did. I'm sure the owner was not liking how slow business was, but he indicated that Saturday evenings the place is usually pretty full. This is a true Mom and Pop shop, with one of the daughters (again assumed daughter) working there as well. Overall, the location of Smoke & Ash is not ideal for me, but I can see where they are able to service a ton of folks that work in the industrial park. Luckily, they are a fairly easy drive from my location. The building they are in is nothing fancy. Where Smoke & Ash earn their stars, that fabulous food and the very humble nature in which they interacted with us. They have real passion for what they do, and are very proud of what they do. For $20, I was seriously impressed and other than the fact that I ate way more than I should have. I'm going back very soon. read more

I have been back a few times now and the food keeps on getting better and better. The brisket is consistently tender and juicy. You can't go wrong for a $20 buffet, "All You Can Eat" special! I need to get there on the weekend though and try the prime rib I keep hearing so much about! read more

What can i say.... Definitely not kid friendly. Even though they do have high chairs, needs booster chairs as my kid hates high chairs. Brisket was the only favourite of my husbands. Coleslaw was not very good. I've had better. 3 stars for the price of their buffet, as $24 buffet is a deal. but i have had better BBQ ribs/chicken. read more

Terrific food. I love the eating it ever since it was in a truck. Tasty comfort food that will have you craving a nap for dessert.

This is an amayzing meal - do it, you won't regret it! I came here after seeing a facebook ad for their January buffet. I wasn't sure what the place was - food truck, resturant, etc? It is a nice little resturant in acheson industrial. Nothing too fancy, which is great cause I was bringing the kids. And this means the owners are more focused on the food than a frilly table cloth (and the food is great!). The food - Great. And all of my kids devoured it. especially the brisket. The meal was so good I dragged the work crew out here a few days later. The joke around the office is that we went for the 'buffet' but could barely manage two servings of food! It's all so good, even the sides are amayzing. Quit reading my review. quit trying to decide if you are going to go. just do it. (you can thank me later!) read more

Working in the area and found this place through the yelp app. Great barbecue at an even better price. If they'd server beer I'd move in. read more

Smoke N Spudz - Barbeque Near Me - Acheson, Alberta

I was looking for some BBQ, came across the reviews for Smoke & Ash and decided if it's half as good as the reviews it'll be better than most local BBQ places. Am I glad I tried it. Fan of southern BBQ which I indulge in every time I'm down south. And this compares with them. The brisket is so tender, you can easily cut it with a plastic fork (take-out addict). Great bark on the pork. Sides are fresh. Experience was great, owner greeted me as I entered. Service was quick but not rushed. They took the time to explain the menu and their process, and when they did not have one of the meats I wanted out, the owner went to the smoker and got a fresh slab. Don't expect fancy tablecloths and table service. This is true BBQ joint with plastic tablecloths and a counter at the front where you order and pick up your food. Will I be back? Of course, but then I've already been and will continue to as long as they stay true to BBQ. read more

Amazing just amazing this is the place to go for some great food yes it is a little bit out of the way but so worth the drive and what you get for your dollar is fantastic the 12.00 meal is enough and add a couple of ribs for a little extra and there is some good old belly rubbing coming your way my friend and the sides oh my god the sides lol then there is the fantastic owners do your self a favor pack up the family put your stretch pants on let the belt out a little and head on down to smoke and ash you won't be disappointed in your decision read more

Delicious BBQ. The pork and brisket is exceptional! Great food for reasonable pricing. It's worth the drive! The Mac and cheese and friends as sides were also delicious. I will definitely be going back! read more

If you ever have a craving for some beef brisket and BBQ in general this spot will be your fix. Price point and food portions are good. Nice hidden gem in Acheson. read more

Best place for smoked bbq. Very good and inviting atmosphere and the food is amazing. Definitely a must try

Amazing food! Very nice people running the show. Located in Acheson industrial park. If you are looking for a tasty smoke house meal, nothing fancy just amazing food. Go here! Don't wait just go hungry because you will be full. read more

Above average, meats are good but the sides need work. As far as Edmonton area bbq goes, you could do a lot worse than this place. Staff were really nice and the buffet price is fair I'd say. read more

Too expensive for what you now get. The portions have decreased. We ordered a single meat and a three meat meal. There was only 5 -6 oz of brisket and two pork ribs that were mainly bone. We got chilli and cold slaw for sides. The chilli is mostly sauce and the containers of cold slaw are half full. The brisket is still really good barbeque. However we will not be back no longer worth the drive. We have friend that were there a day ago and had a similar experience. read more

This place was very busy when we went however we were greeted and served by a couple of very friendly people. We went for the all you can eat and every piece of meat was delicious my favourite was the brisket!!! We had our two small children who also very much enjoyed it and really loved the mac and cheese you could add as a side along with a few other things to choose from. Meal was greatly priced and we have plans to go there again for sure read more

Great place for BBQ! The brisket is my favourite but the pork ribs are a close second. The sides are unique and tasty, love the corn. You definitely get your money's worth here. Super friendly staff. read more

My favourite place for lunch and now open late on Friday till 8 pm awesome steak special

This is what reviewers are saying. This is the best brisket and ribs I've had on this side of the US border. It's Texas style bbq. Hubby had the brisket and two sides. The baked beans and coleslaw. I wanted it all so went with ribs and brisket with potato salad and mac and cheese. The meat is so tender. The juicy ribs fall of the bone. This is our new bbq go to. The owners are so friendly and clearly passionate about bbq. There is no MSG. Big thumbs up just for that. Large pan take out if you don't want to cook. I gave a star just because they are so dam sweet. read more

Great brisket, perfectly tender and you get the choice of fatty or lean. The pork was also excellent. Sides were awesome aswell, had slaw, beans and cornbread. One of the best cornbreads I've had. read more

Hands down the best BBQ in Edmonton area and we have been to each and every one. We ordered takeout today and for $68 had enough food for two or three meals. The brisket is melt in your mouth, the BBQ pork is moist and wonderfully flavored and the ribs are delectable. And the sides seal the deal. We love this place and will keep going back. read more

Delicious side dishes and fresh baked rolls are served up at Smoke & Ash along with the friendly service and the warm welcome offered to all. When they bump up their Saturday buffet prices to $25, including a thin-ish slice of prime rib (do note that the price will remain $20 without that slice of prime rib), however, the value proposition of the place will be lost on me. Smoke & Ash appears as if it's meant to be a value-oriented restaurant. $25 is a bit much for such a place, especially one located in a cinder-block industrial building, in an isolated industrial park. Also -- and this is a personal preference of mine -- I was attracted to Smoke & Ash by promises of good bark on the meats. The bark development didn't seem to be there in the end and the meats were missing a deep smoky taste. They were very tender, though, and in the past I've thought that such tenderness, presumably achieved through the use of boiling and/or steaming, comes at the expense of good bark development and smoky taste. Perhaps I'm out to lunch about that, but that has been an association I've made, especially as so many people in this part of the world demand or expect the barbequed meats that they're served to be tender (which isn't often the style you get in places that offer good southern barbeque). I'm happy to have tried Smoke & Ash, but I don't think that I'll be making a return trip. This isn't to say that Smoke & Ash won't be a hit with some people. I'd imagine that plenty of people will (and do) love the barbequed meats that are prepared there. read more

Excellent smoked meats! You get a huge portion for the price. Family owned and you can tell they care about customers. Check it out if you're on the west side! read more

Great deal, $20 for all you can eat bbq buffet! Can't get better than that! Must try.

this good for Edmonton. pork ribs are good with the pairing of wood. beef falls to the waist side. its moist but its smoked for way too long causing a rubbery but moist consistency. plus the lack of pairing to a suitable wood (which is huge) . think it was a hickory or pecan . Kansas city inspired Q but with its own twist.. I would give them a 3.5 but there isn't the option. In all honesty it is probably the best Edmonton has to offer. Go try them for your BBQ fix. read more

This place completely exceeded my expectations. When you first drive up you might not think you're in the right place, but as soon as you walk in you are greeted with such an exceptional welcome. From the minute you walk in to the time there wishing you well on the way out, you can tell this restaurant is ran from the heart. The meat is amazing, the sides are delicious and the dessert is SCRUMPTIOUS. We had our little one with us and he devoured the Mac and Cheese. At the time of our visit they did not have a high chair, but they were saying they were thinking they would be getting one in the near future. We will absolutely be returning. read more