Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wrigleyville
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wrigleyville — Lakeview american with a strong Brisket. Polished but not pretentious. The cocktail program is serious. Rodrigo Cotta: "The brisket was tender and full of flavor, and the ribs had the perfect smoky taste with a delicious glaze"
Experience Breakdown
Betty H
389 reviews
“Overall, we had an amazing lunch experience here and definitely recommend it”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Best Brunch spot in town.
My guest and I had a great time. The food was soooo amazing. The atmosphere was great too.
Solid BBQ spot across from Wrigley field. Great for groups during baseball season. Great bar area and dining options.
Great food and even better service.
Some noted
Person at the host stand claimed there were no tables, and they restaurant was booked out.
Terrible BBQ, cooler cold food, the brisket was super cold, the chicken was dry and just the surface was warm, all the inside was cold, the pulled pork was all chewy burnt pieces.
Specialties
- Brisket
Location
3636 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
What 1,638+ diners say about Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wrigleyville
“Great food and even better service.”
Great food and even better service! Ivan and Alison were amazing — super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience seamless from start to finish. They gave great menu suggestions, checked in at just the right times, and had such positive energy. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend coming here.
Jade Hamilton
Jan 2026
“Smoke Daddy BBQ in Wrigleyville is a go to for bold, satisfying BBQ.”
Smoke Daddy BBQ in Wrigleyville is a go to for bold, satisfying BBQ. Everything is full of flavor. The brisket mac and cheese truly stands out. It’s creamy, rich, and packed with tender brisket, making it a must order. Highly recommend for great BBQ.
Amy Arackal
Jan 2026
“Terrific brunch! An outstanding value as well. Brian, who was pulling double duty as the bartender,...”
Terrific brunch! An outstanding value as well. Brian, who was pulling double duty as the bartender, did an incredible job taking care of us and making us feel welcome. Nicely done job of decorating for the holidays. Maybe not as much as in years past, but still very festive. Fantastic spot to visit before visiting the Christkrindle Market across the street. Food is excellent, between the four of us we tried almost everything on the brunch menu. The Barnyard sandwich and Eggs Benedict are standouts. Caution: the Monkey Bread is addictive. Two minor areas for improvement. Scrambled Eggs came out not hot and the men’s room still smelled of a rowdy crowd for the night before.
Emlyn D. Thomas
Dec 2025
“We were at the CristKindleMart in Wrigleyville I needed a warm place to grab something for dinner.”
We were at the CristKindleMart in Wrigleyville I needed a warm place to grab something for dinner. Smoke daddy barbecue was a great choice. The mac & cheese with pulled pork was excellent
Ammon Baus
Dec 2025
“Can highly recommend the BBQ platter - delicious selection of smoked meat at a reasonable price.”
Can highly recommend the BBQ platter - delicious selection of smoked meat at a reasonable price. Their signature bloody mary was also incredible!
C R
Dec 2025
“Our waiter Ivan was very sweet and informative.”
Our waiter Ivan was very sweet and informative. He was also very attentive, our bloody marys were a 10/10! Definitely recommend this place to other people great service and drinks/food.
Bandit
Nov 2025
“Great drinks and fast service following a cubs game.”
Great drinks and fast service following a cubs game. Ivan is awesome to have as a server, personable, fast paced and enjoyable to be around.
Angela Dorsey
Sep 2025
“Celebrating my hubby‘s birthday with what he loves the most barbecue.”
Celebrating my hubby‘s birthday with what he loves the most barbecue. Very delicious would highly recommend this place sit outside. If you can. The atmosphere is awesome Cubs playing today against the Brewers.
Elizabeth Martinez
Aug 2025
“From Canada, had a great time at happy hour with the most lovely server.”
From Canada, had a great time at happy hour with the most lovely server! $4 beers, $8 pulled pork sandwhich! You get to try 4 different sauces, the mustard was my favourite! Then, happy surprise we got to stay for trivia all while facing Wrigley field!
Tessa Christenson
Aug 2025
“Brunch at Smoke Daddy is one of the best values around.”
Brunch at Smoke Daddy is one of the best values around. For just $25, you get all you can eat, and kids pay their age, which makes it an easy choice for families. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and every server we met was genuinely kind and attentive. Start with the Barnyard Sandwich (skip the pimento if you don’t like spice) or go for the Skillet, then follow it up with a brisket or pulled pork sandwich. The meat is smoky, tender, and full of flavor. Surprisingly, the pancakes and hash browns are way better than they have any right to be. You’ll definitely want seconds. The monkey bread is fresh and tasty, though I personally like mine a bit moister, more like a cinnamon roll. Still a solid option if you like a crispier texture. Great food, great price, great service. Perfect for a weekend brunch with the kids.
Adam Tarkowski
Aug 2025
“One of the best spots to eat when visiting Wrigley if you want something other than hotdogs or beef sandwiches.”
One of the best spots to eat when visiting Wrigley if you want something other than hotdogs or beef sandwiches. The Carolina bbq pull pork sandwich with coleslaw is amazing! Also had the brisket, very good! The smoked wings had great flavor and are smoked with wing and drum still attached which gives you tons of meat! And crazy enough some of the best Key Lime pie I’ve ever had, which says a lot coming from a Florida guy!
Derek Jones
Jul 2025
“Hell of a place before a cubs game.”
Hell of a place before a cubs game. Great food highly recommend the Bloody Mary. Big daddy is good too.
Donnelly Barnes
Jun 2025
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