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    SmokeStacks Cafe

    4.7 (118 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Squash blossoms
    Nicole L.

    Wow amazing find in Raleigh! The service was great from the moment we walked in, the food was amazing! We went on a Thursday and it ended up being burger night which I failed to get a picture of but it was great, the fries were the best fries I've had at a restaurant! The squash blossoms however were my favorite! They had drink specials and classics. We sat outside on the patio and brought our little pup which was great! They had a large fan going to keep you cool and bugs away

    French Toast
    Shay H.

    Both the food and service were outstanding. I highly recommend the French Toast, Shrimp & Grits, and Steak Bites. Each dish was bursting with flavor, and every bite was cooked to perfection.

    Burger and Fries
    Kyle W.

    SmokeStacks Cafe serves up the best burger in Raleigh, hands down. I made it a point to return during my trip just to grab another burger and fries. The small, local vibe of the restaurant is charming, and the staff is super accommodating. They even let me place a to-go order before the kitchen opened, which saved me time. It's the kind of place you go out of your way to visit!

    Terrific Smoked Chicken & Dumplings Soup
    Lori R.

    If you don't live in this Oakwood area near downtown, I recommend using a gps to find it as it's an old building in the middle of a charming neighborhood. Or just look for Oakwood Cemetery. Very close. Plenty of street parking. Small building, but they do have indoor and outdoor seating, and service is always terrific. Thankfully they live up to their name, as smoke flavor can be found in many ways. Four of us went for Sunday brunch. Started off by sharing the most delicious little deviled eggs that were pickled, with a dusting of curry. Brilliant! Three of the four of us had the pork hash that comes with poached eggs and hollandaise. Husband chose scrambled eggs on his instead. No one could come close to finishing this rich dish. It's very meaty...lots of pork and sausage over potatoes. Meanwhile I was enjoying the heck out of the most amazing smoked chicken and dumplings. These are not the usual southern ones that are like a thick stew. This version was actually a creamy soup, with chunks of smoked chicken and a few delicate dumplings. Chicken pieces were a bit dry, but the outstanding flavor made up for it. Drinks were good. Great bloody mary, decent moscow mules and really good coffee. Only disappointment for me was the killer looking apple cinnamon donut had an unusual texture and very little flavor.

    Steak Frites - perfectly cooked with the fries of a lifetime
    Jason H.

    We wanted to go out for a low key 27th anniversary, so we came and minds blown. The food was amazing, Ashleigh was our waitress and was so knowledgeable and helpful in our decision process. My wife and I split a beet "caprese" which was delicious, for Dinner I got the steak Frites. The steak had an A1 aoli and it was on the fries too. I could not keep my family out of my Fries they were amazing! My son got the ribs and they were so rich and flavorful. My wife got the Coq au Vin which had a richness from cooking method different than traditional and delicious. This will definitely be a place We will be back regularly.

    Simone L.

    First things first DO NOT let the outside and location deter you! Second.... F-R-E-S-H!!! Everything is fresh, and the menu changes daily! They have a couple staples that are always on the menu so check there website before you go! We shared the César salad, wings, hand cut fries and braised beef tacos! Please go see the photos cause my descriptions are not going to do it justice. This place is being run by a brother/sister duo sister is running the front of the house and is the pastry chef while brother is the chef! So ignore the negative reviews about wait times... good food is worth the wait! OMG I JUST BIT INTO THE PEACH AND BLUEBERRY TART I GOT TO GO WHILE WRITING THIS... AMEN! Just go people... just go!

    Rebecca M.

    SmokeStacks Cafe is a hidden gem in the Oakwood Neighborhood. It was once Quality Grocery but is now a small restaurant. They left the logo on the side of the restaurant. The restaurant is on the small side with about seven tables inside and more tables outside on the heated patio. The large menu changes daily and some of the dishes are creative with items you wouldn't think to put together but once you try it, it does work well. On my last visit, I went with the steak and eggs. The portion was huge when it came out and I had to take some for another meal. I also ordered sweet potato and goat cheese empanadas to go as that combination sounded yummy. I couldn't resist the brownie either. I highly recommend SmokeStacks Cafe.

    Janice H.

    Tried this at Dreamville and though the prices at the Dreamville booths were atrocious, I'm assuming it was due to booth fees or something. They also gave me pulled pork instead of the brisket I requested but all was forgiven because that pulled pork was something else. This was also my first time having BBQ in the south so I'm not sure if this is typical southern pulled pork - the skin was still attached and crispy, and the meat was smoky (in color and flavor) all the way through. Mac was nothing too crazy but solid.

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    Great food with an always changing menu. The staples are also delicious. Sunday drink specials are great

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