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The Smoke Shop BBQ is the result of Owner and Pitmaster Andy Husbands’ 20+ years of BBQ competition experience combined with a passion for hospitality. The menu showcases award-winning BBQ including Famous Wings coated in agave and pit spices, 1st Place Ribs, and Texas-Style Brisket, plus an array of classic sides and inventive appetizers. The bar program boasts New England’s largest whiskey selection with over 250 American whiskeys available along with a variety of craft beers and craft cocktails. The Smoke Shop is here to help you feel at home and evoke your favorite memories of family, celebration, and BBQ.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8 Holyoke St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 547-7427
Website: https://thesmokeshopbbq.com/
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Reviews
LC
After trying a few items, here’s what I recommend: the turkey, pulled chicken, pit beans, and pimento mac and cheese. These are consistently very good. The turkey tends to be so well cooked that it’s almost like eating ham. I like a little spice, so the pulled chicken is my go to for a slight kick (there’s one spice that can overpower the others—can’t pinpoint what it is—but the last batch has had more balanced flavor. Either way, the pulled chicken is a solid choice. The pit beans are the closest I’ve had to Louisiana style since I’ve been in Boston. And the mac has a good consistency and flavor. If you get it delivered, just steam it in the microwave with a damp paper towel over it, and it will taste as good as new 🙂
Sides that weren’t my cup of tea: the two-potato mash (interesting concept, but way too much dill, and dill is probably not needed as it overpowers other flavors) and the greens (were a bit bitter)
Looking forward to trying the sweet potato mash.
… moreSides that weren’t my cup of tea: the two-potato mash (interesting concept, but way too much dill, and dill is probably not needed as it overpowers other flavors) and the greens (were a bit bitter)
Looking forward to trying the sweet potato mash.
Babiephaze
Got the pit stop which was perfect to share with one one person. Loved the brisket and the ribs but the turkey was a lil dry for me. The mashed sweet potato was heavenly although a bit on the sweet side but overall really enjoyed my experience and will def be back!
… moreAndrew Porter
Looking for some good BBQ, this is the place. Offers authentic Pit Barbecue feel including tin trays and sauces. Portions were great size and would recommend the fries appetizer with pulled chicken. All meat we had was moist and delicious.
Side dishes were ok. Expected the pit beans to be more smoky. They were more spicy. Potato salad had good dill flavor.
Service was intermittent, but very courteous!
… moreSide dishes were ok. Expected the pit beans to be more smoky. They were more spicy. Potato salad had good dill flavor.
Service was intermittent, but very courteous!
Joyce
The service was good. However, I was a bit disappointed with the brisket. It was tough and dry, not juicy at all. It also wasn’t hot enough, and I doubt it was freshly made.
… moreTina Rodwilk
Restaurant week lunch: Chilled BBQ chicken summer rolls and dipping sauce, relish, pickles side of fries and greens. Pulled BBQ chicken sandwich.
Pit boss ; pork ribs, sausage and burnt ends, coleslaw, potato salad and beans.
Chicken summer roll sauce is very spicy. The pickles are tasty but the spicy dusting of herbs really isn’t necessary. Very colorful dish but not enough chicken. Fries were good but not freshly made. The chicken sandwich was Pulled chicken and fairly generous.
The potato salad, coleslaw and beans are good. The meats; pork ribs, burnt ends seemed like leftovers warmed up and saucy sweet. Although there is a smoke flavor the sauce is overdone. The burnt ends are fair but almost tortured beyond recognition. The sausage was good. Although it looks odd it tasted good.
The sauces are good but somewhat sweet. The gold sauce reminds me of Saltlicks BBQ sauce.
BTW- loved the slice of cold watermelon!
Angelina was knowledgeable, friendly and professional answer our numerous questions.
Clean and comfortable especially if you’re looking for a place to chill.
… morePit boss ; pork ribs, sausage and burnt ends, coleslaw, potato salad and beans.
Chicken summer roll sauce is very spicy. The pickles are tasty but the spicy dusting of herbs really isn’t necessary. Very colorful dish but not enough chicken. Fries were good but not freshly made. The chicken sandwich was Pulled chicken and fairly generous.
The potato salad, coleslaw and beans are good. The meats; pork ribs, burnt ends seemed like leftovers warmed up and saucy sweet. Although there is a smoke flavor the sauce is overdone. The burnt ends are fair but almost tortured beyond recognition. The sausage was good. Although it looks odd it tasted good.
The sauces are good but somewhat sweet. The gold sauce reminds me of Saltlicks BBQ sauce.
BTW- loved the slice of cold watermelon!
Angelina was knowledgeable, friendly and professional answer our numerous questions.
Clean and comfortable especially if you’re looking for a place to chill.
Gabriella
Great spot for barbecue in Boston. They’ve got the classics, alongside some unique meats, such as Pork Belly Burnt Ends, to choose from. Their sides are also pretty tasty, and they’ve got lots of choices. When we went, it was nearly empty inside, so the ambiance was pleasant and service was timely. They’ve got both indoor and outdoor seating options. Would definitely recommend for the meat eater.
… moreC S
Not my kind of smoke house. Everything is pretty overpriced, they don’t serve baby back ribs (??) and they were loudly playing Mama Mia by abba and the Backstreet Boys when I was there. Very annoying. Been there a few times and say the quality of the food is 6-7/10 except for the smoked wings, which are 9/10. Go there if it is your only option for BBQ, but remember redbones is only 2 t stops away and way better, more authentic bbq. And they have baby back ribs. It’s also just too bright in the smoke shop— turn down the lights a little. And serve better beers— their only drafts were like watermelon ipas or something. Who buys that? Not authentic bbq. Put some Guinness and Stella on draft please. Normal stuff. Long way to go before I become a regular there. Feels like a chain too. Not authentic feeling.
… moreGrace Moreno
Missy Rocks! She not only recommended the best thing on the menu (the brisket! Dios Mio!) but she added a little something awesome in my margarita. The food was amazing… the service was the best in the business and the experience — a Harvard top notch matter! A MUST DO!
… moreTed S.
Amazing service, delicious food and great ambience. It was a pleasant evening out and I will definitely want to go back there again.
There was a bit of an issue with getting my fish option (not unexpected as it’s a steakhouse). The team got round to sorting it out and it was worth the wait.
… moreThere was a bit of an issue with getting my fish option (not unexpected as it’s a steakhouse). The team got round to sorting it out and it was worth the wait.
Derek Fournier
Surprisingly good BBQ near Harvard
My son and I were wandering and looking for lunch when we stumbled upon The Smoke Shop. It was empty but seemed to be open so we walked in and we’re greeted promptly. Great seating, TVs and a warm atmosphere were followed up by a pretty solid menu.
While I am a BBQ snob, the menu here was good and for restaurant BBQ, not in Texas, this place was excellent. We tried the wings and buffalo fried rib appetizers. Both were quite tasty. Both a little dry, but fantastic flavor.
We both got 2 meat samplers for lunch with brisket and burnt ends. The brisket was good as were the burnt ends.
Again…this is NOT Texas BBQ. If you have been there or cook that style, you may be disappointed. That said, the brisket was sliced (not chopped) and the fat rendered well.
Fires were tasty and the 3 house sauces were all tasty. I don’t typically use sauce on my BBQ but appreciate good sauces.
In a city where seafood is king, this was a nice stop and we’re I here for a drink, I bet it would have been a great place for that as well.
Serving sizes were ample and pricing seemed fair per local market.
… moreMy son and I were wandering and looking for lunch when we stumbled upon The Smoke Shop. It was empty but seemed to be open so we walked in and we’re greeted promptly. Great seating, TVs and a warm atmosphere were followed up by a pretty solid menu.
While I am a BBQ snob, the menu here was good and for restaurant BBQ, not in Texas, this place was excellent. We tried the wings and buffalo fried rib appetizers. Both were quite tasty. Both a little dry, but fantastic flavor.
We both got 2 meat samplers for lunch with brisket and burnt ends. The brisket was good as were the burnt ends.
Again…this is NOT Texas BBQ. If you have been there or cook that style, you may be disappointed. That said, the brisket was sliced (not chopped) and the fat rendered well.
Fires were tasty and the 3 house sauces were all tasty. I don’t typically use sauce on my BBQ but appreciate good sauces.
In a city where seafood is king, this was a nice stop and we’re I here for a drink, I bet it would have been a great place for that as well.
Serving sizes were ample and pricing seemed fair per local market.