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Smokin' Bob's BBQ

4.5 (116 reviews)
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Open • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Mariah W.

We go there at 6pm and they were sold out of everything but brisket and pulled pork. That in itself says a lot about the place. The meats were so good as well as the corn. We got slaw that wasn't super mayo-y if you know what I mean and the Mac and cheese was good as well. We would go back but would try to get there earlier to get burnt the ends! Service was quick and there was plenty of seating.

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Patrick A.

Smokin' Bob's BBQ -- The East Side's Hidden Smokehouse Gem To call Smokin' Bob's a "hole in the wall" doesn't do it justice -- it's more like a polished pitmaster's hideout. The second you walk in, the aroma of smoked meat hits you like a bear hug, and the crew behind the counter greets you with that kind of enthusiasm you usually only see at Chipotle or Moe's. Friendly, fast, and clearly proud of what they're serving. The menu is loaded with temptation -- brisket, pork, ribs, sausage, you name it. The hardest part is deciding what to order while your stomach is growling from the smell of smoked perfection. I landed on the P.B.S. sandwich (pork, brisket, and sausage) with cheesy corn and coleslaw on the side -- and let me tell you, I have zero regrets. The sandwich came stacked high with layers of pulled pork, brisket, and a perfectly cooked hot link. That sausage? Unreal. Split in half, juicy inside, with that perfect "pop" when you bite in -- more like a Southern boudin than your typical hot link. Every bite delivered smoky, savory, melt-in-your-mouth bliss. Each table has two house-made sauces -- regular and spicy -- and both are legit good. The spicy has just enough kick to keep things interesting without taking away from the meat. I'm already planning my return trip to chase down those burnt ends and pork belly everyone's been raving about. If you're on Springfield's east side and craving real-deal BBQ with personality, Smokin' Bob's should be your next stop!

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Shawn V.

Had to go back when I was back in Springfield, and found that Nachos was one of their specialties. NO WAY, love BBQ Nachos and they do them just the way I like but only better. These nachos start with smoked pork, then melted cheddar cheese, a messy amount of pit beans (cannot have BBQ nachos without baked beans), your choice of bbq sauce, slaw, onions and jalapeños. Holy cow, these will put you down for the count (so much food) and so stinking good! And I just got the 1/2 order lol.

Burnt ends sandwich, potato salad and beans
Kelsey P.

Went to Smokin' Bobs at 5:15pm on a Saturday, knowing they'd likely be out of a lot. They were, except they had hot links and burnt ends. I got a burnt ends sandwich with potato salad and beans, and my husband and I split the hot link. The hot link was very mediocre but it was also the end of the day, so no big deal. The burnt ends were delicious! The potato salad had something different about it than I expected but it was great. I couldn't put my finger on it but it was yummy. The beans had some heat too, which was fun. The sides were pretty big too; I definitely didn't need both sides.

Coolest cup I've seen so far! Potato salad and my pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw I had added and it was perfection !
Jill L.

Pleasant folks Great value Tasty food Quality food Service was friendly and fast Ambience was generic bbq, clean and background music wasn't loud so easy to carry on a conversation which was nice

Overly chewy potato salad 3.3/10
Kody Z.

The perfect description of this place is mid. If I was starving the Sahara desert I would eat this place until that time come I won't be back. Plus it's creepy the way they watch me eat through the little window. Service was so fast almost too fast was this even Cooked this week? The brisket was so dry no way it's cooked today I would say it probably wasn't even cooked this week. I loved the smoking bobs on south side. This doesn't even compare to the atmosphere, the quality of food, or the friendliness of the workers. So sad to finally make it to this location and be this upset with the brisket and the potato salad. A lot could be fixed with a little tlc.

Meat sampler plate with ribs, pepper jack sausage and pork belly burnt ends plus slaw.
Aardvark A.

Good Barbecue! I had the meat sampler plate. You can choose your own meats. I had mine with ribs, pepper jack sausage and pork belly burnt ends. They also have brisket and brisket burnt ends. The coleslaw was forgettable but the barbecue was on point. I would definitely come back.

Jalepeno sausage, pork belly, Mac and cheese, ribs, beans
Kelsie R.

Smokin' Bobs was really impressive bbq. Definitely a popular lunch spot for a reason - there was quite a line but was still reasonable wait for food. The space has plenty of seats but is a little smaller. Tried: ribs, beans, sausage, pork belly, Mac & cheese Loved: the ribs and pork belly were standouts for us! The food overall was amazing. Liked: the only thing I didn't enjoy much was the smoked Mac and cheese - there wasn't much of a cheese flavor

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Service was quick at the walk up counter. Ordered 1/2 pound of brisket and 1/2 pound of pulled pork. Both tasted dry nd warmed over.

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Good food timely nice service not noisy or anything just a couple dudes behind a counter with some grade a bbq

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This is absolutely the best BBQ pork in town. My favorite is the pulled pork nachos

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Food was great. Best brisket I've ever eaten. Staff were very pleasant. Casual atmosphere. Definitely a do-over!

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Not fancy but some of the best brisket I've ever had. My wife's pulled pork was great.

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Got full meal for the family! Food was Great! Love the Brisket and Burnt Ends! The beans and potato salad were good sides.

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Delivered fast and food was great definitely be eating there again and menu was easy to read

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Staff is always friendly and food was excellent. We know to get our order in early because they are sold out several times

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Great food my favorite has to be the nachos or the pork belly!! Prices are typical BBQ prices but the portions are large.

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