Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wrigleyville Reviews
Submitted by Levi Grahlman on 04/21/2022
Levi Grahlman 5 stars rating.
They opened up early so we could have a few drinks before the Cubs game yesterday. The slush with Makers Mark was a big hit with our wives. We ordered the nachos with burnt ends, beer cheese with pretzels, and smoked wings. The nachos were so good. Just the right amount of cheese. A little chili and their BBQ sauce with burnt ends. The beer cheese was different than we expected. It's served cold and is more like a pimento cheese, but was still really good. The wings had good smoke flavor. We thought a little more seasoning or salt could be used. But squirt a little of one of their 4 sauces on and it was great.
William Lewis 2 stars rating.
Well the smoked beans were good. Good barbecue sauce. BUT, coming from some of the fattest places in the US, no one eats their brisket with that much fat...very little bark and the pulled pork was dried out.
Submitted by William Lewis on 08/26/2022
Dave Anderson 4 stars rating.
Stopped in for lunch on a weekday. Cubs were away so it was pretty chill business wise. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food & drink was very good. A touch expensive but for the location… not bad. I’d definitely visit again.
Submitted by Dave Anderson on 08/23/2022
Steven Hamburg 5 stars rating.
You never know how the food will taste when indulging in a family style all you can eat offering. However, EVERYTHING on their family style brunch menu was DELICIOUS!
The monkey bread was insane, the hash browns were surprisingly delicious, and the pulled pork Benedict was especially awesome.
The service was incredible; very nice server!
Lastly, you just can’t beat the amazing value of their offering. Great venue, outstanding experience!
Submitted by Steven Hamburg on 08/13/2022
Austin Stewart (Tank) 5 stars rating.
Wonderful bbq. I loved my burger. I usually like burgers with not a lot of extra stuff in between the toasted bread. This burger looked like It had too much stuff in it but even I took my first bite all of the flavors were in perfect sync with each other. I'll be coming back.
Submitted by Austin Stewart (tank) on 08/02/2022
Kane Elkins 1 stars rating.
Went last weekend with a friend. We each got a platter with different meats so we could "sample" the menu a bit. Burnt ends were decent, but everything else was incredibly dry and bland.
The real kicker is that the food was served to us at room-temperature, from sides to meats. We went around 4 pm on a non-Cubs game day, which probably explains why the food was cold and mediocre. Bread had been sitting for a while, and I could basically snap it in half if I folded it over. Still, I thought we could at least get what we paid for.
I eat a ton of food and never go home with leftovers, but I literally did not finish a single item. It was just that unappetizing. Not inedible, just blah. Got a McDouble on the way home.
As a Wrigleyville resident, there are dozens of great restaurants in the area; I won't be recommending this one to anyone.
Submitted by Kane Elkins on 07/24/2022
A H 5 stars rating.
Such a great brunch deal that I hope never changes! Allows sampling of their great food and for a great price. Jacob was our server and was awesome! Will definitely recommend to others!
Submitted by A H on 07/10/2022
c.m. Isaac 4 stars rating.
I lived in K.C. for 5 yrs so I'm very familiar with good bbq- I tried this place today for the first time and I thought it was pretty good. I had the two meat platter (chicken and burnt ends) with sweet potato fries and Cole slaw. I didn't care for the chicken but the waiter brought me another order of the burnt ends out with no issue at all. My wife, who was born and raised in the K.C. area had the brisket and burnt ends and didn't like either....but she did love the corn bread. I will definitely be going back even if I have to go by myself ????????????
Submitted by C.m. Isaac on 07/04/2022
Jenelle Siwicki 4 stars rating.
AMAZING slow cooked BBQ! I had the burnt ends sandwich with sweet potato fries. Sat at the bar during Father's Day and watched the game. Brian was behind the bar and was very attentive to me the whole time. When my food came out, he explained what type of BBQ sauce was on my sandwich then gave me a breif description of each sauce provided in condiment bottles on the side.
VERY busy before Cubs games but very relaxing to watch during the game when the fans are inside of the park.
The only reason I gave 4 stars is because 1/3 of my sandwich was fat :( $16 for my sandwich. The flavor was mouth watering. I count eat the fat pieces :(
Submitted by Jenelle Siwicki on 06/19/2022
Gabriel 5 stars rating.
I loved Smoke Daddy so much I bought one of their shirts! The location is the MOST convenient if you're a Cubs fan - it's got a great view of the Wrigley Field exterior from the top floor.
The pulled pork, briscuit, and smoked wings are fantastic. The sauces on your table mean you can get just the right balance between sweet and smoky flavors. It can get busy because of the location, but the staff is always friendly and helpful. Just eat here already!
Submitted by Gabriel on 06/14/2022
Mike L And Jerry The Pigeon 5 stars rating.
If you like good BBQ, then this is the place! So they have an original location in westtown on Division but I prefer this location more. For me it’s 50% food and 50% atmosphere. So the portion sizes are generous and the quality of food is on point! The space is open & airy and you have the energy of Wrigleyville right outside the door. This 2 story gem has plenty of space for inside & outside dining while also offering the option of live music on the 1st floor and a more relaxing vibe on 2. Check it out if your in the neighborhood visiting.
Submitted by Mike L And Jerry The Pigeon on 06/07/2022
Lloyd Kalicki 5 stars rating.
Super super delicious. Go here now don't even think about anywhere else just make sure you go here first because this is perfect Chicago barbecue. So many choices so many sides so many delicious meats you will go crazy and be crazy full which is exactly what you need.
Submitted by Lloyd Kalicki on 04/17/2022
Richie Pawlowski 4 stars rating.
Okay so I really liked Smoke Daddy's as the BBQ was all very good and had some unique flavors especially the cornbread but they lost a star because everything was rushed and lukewarm. Listen it wasn't crowded, we weren't in a hurry, please heat up the food. The warmest thing was in fact the cornbread. The sampler for two people for $60 was perfect. Could feed 3. Both rib styles were delicious. The cornbread was amazing. The beans had a nice smokey flavor. The Mac and cheese was good with a thick cheese sticking to the macaroni. Both the brisket and pork were tasty and perfectly seasoned. The drinks were awesome. I'd go back and ask for warmer food. The outdoor upstairs seating viewing Gallagher park in Wrigley was perfect to add to the atmosphere of the game. You feel like you're still in the stadium as the speakers are synced to the ballpark.
Submitted by Richie Pawlowski on 09/10/2021
Gregory Doryl 5 stars rating.
We stopped by Wrigley Field in a family vacation around lunch time and found this BBQ place. We ordered some ribs, brisket and chicken; to which all turned out great. They have a variety of sauces to choose from; the original was my personal favorite. This is a great spot to watch the Cubs game too ; if you don’t have a ticket or Cubs are away as there are plenty of screens
Submitted by Gregory Doryl on 06/14/2021
Emer A. 4 stars rating.
Our food attendant Olivia was very good at her field. She was friendly and attentive.The food was the bomb, especially the (omg!) cornbread (omg!), beef brisket, pit beans, and the chicken. All of The BBQ sauces was delicious but I like the Original flavor the most.
The salad was okay, it was just served to us with an extra finger. I would have given 5 stars but I don't really like the extra finger dipped in our salad when one of the nice staff served the food to us. That staff was a hard worker nice person but maybe the management need to train their staff the proper way of serving food especially we are just recovering from the Pandemic.
Submitted by Emer A. on 05/14/2021
