A vegetarian walks into a BBQ restaurant and... -Falls for…read morethe color choices! Check out those vintage chairs near the front. -Enjoys some yummy nachos w/ jalapenos! -Has a good chat with her dining companion and then with- the server and finally with the owner. Has a patio--will have to check it out sometime!

I love finding a great new lunch spot. This is close to work and after two visits, I'm looking…read moreforward to the next one! I had the rib tips the first visit and this time was the pork fritter sandwich. Both can with fries. Friendly and fast service here and it is so much better than the usual fast food fare that is around here. I wish I had found them before.

I wanted to give St Louis BBQ another chance while I was in town, and this was close to the…read morehighway. I realized when I pulled up that I had been there before, but I was already there. When you walk in you order at the counter, I opted to get it to go. I ordered the Dirty Mustache sandwich; smoked brisket and sausage with a beer cheese sauce and crispy onion strings. I also got the side of beans. The sandwich was large and on a hoagie bun. The brisket was tender and flavorful. The sausage had a nice snap and was cut lengthwise to fit the bun. The beans were good, tender with a tangy sauce. This place is better than the bigger named options in the region.

I was in the area and could smell the bbq so I decided to try the brisket. It was super tender but…read moretoo much fat but overall good. Customer service was very good and there's a parking lot.

Great experience for first time having St. Louis style BBQ ribs. Very fast service. Had the 1/3…read morerack, baked beans, and German potato salad. The ribs were big and very meaty. Dry rub and smoked to perfection without being overly smoky. I didn't even bother with any of the four varieties of BBQ sauce on the table. The German potato salad was served warm and had a hint of vinegar that complimented the ribs perfectly. The baked beans were thick and slightly smoky with bits of brisket mixed in.

A 4-hour roundtrip to have lunch with an Army buddy I haven't seen in six years would have been…read moreworth it for Arby's (sorry Arby's just needed a common denominator). When you get in there, order and the food is good- bonus. I suspect that most of the dishes here are good. The place filled up quick and folks kept coming during the 90-minutes or so that we were there. Peter and I both got the Brisket sandwich, I was happy with everything, the brisket was exceptional, they have multiple sauces on the table, tried them all- solid. The fries weren't special but were hot and salty. The coleslaw is pretty basic, but I suspect that is intentional to give you a flavor reset. The service was quick, and effective. Our server came by just enough to make sure we had everything we wanted. She also realized at a certain point that we were going to sit there and catch-up and she left us alone. The one oddity (and maybe she did tell me and I missed it), was that we had to bring the check up ourselves to the register. Bonus: Met 3 guys from Sweden who had flown in to Chicago to follow Route 66 across the country. Somehow beer at 1100 works with a European accent.

Stopped in to get a bologna sandwich at 2:45 pm. And they couldn't sell me the sandwich that was…read morelisted in the board. In a smokehouse full of bologna to sell they were unable to make a sandwich because "they were out". I won't come this far again.

Service was quick, brisket sandwich was great. A good spot for a quick bite. Cucumber and onion…read moresalad is sweet if that's to your liking.

My wife and I were visiting my niece, and on our way out of town we came across a little BBQ spot…read morecalled Sugar and Smoke. It's a neat-looking place--nicely decorated, inviting, and full of that good smoky aroma that hits you as soon as you step inside. We were welcomed immediately, told to sit wherever we liked, and our waitress followed us over to take our drink orders right away. My wife ordered the meatloaf special, and while I teased her for choosing meatloaf at a BBQ joint, I ended up going with the Smoked Reuben. They brought her an entire meatloaf, along with green beans and mashed potatoes. I'm not exaggerating--this loaf easily could have fed three people. It was so good she nearly hurt herself trying to finish it. She almost made it through all the green beans, too, but I managed to snag the last one--and it was delicious. Then came my Reuben: a massive, five-layer monstrosity. I actually asked the waitress whether they made it that way just to impress me (since I had announced upfront that I'm a bit of a Reuben snob, lol) or if all their Reubens are like this. She swore they're all made exactly the same. You've got to see the photo. The marbled rye was sturdy and didn't collapse under the weight of two layers of thinly sliced smoked beef and a thick layer of juicy, tangy sauerkraut. I'm a kraut lover, so I really appreciated how generous they were. The house-made Thousand Island-style sauce tied everything together perfectly. In the nearly 17 years I've been posting on Urbanspoon, Zomato, and now Yelp, this Reuben easily sits in my top three--maybe even my #1. The smoky flavor made it unique, and I loved it. My only regret was not being able to finish this monster of a sandwich--it was delicious but messy, and I went through a handful of napkins. A lovely lady came out to ask how I liked the Reuben and introduced herself as one of the owners. (I apologize--I've forgotten her name!) My only suggestion would be to keep the meat thinly sliced--shaved would be even better--and maybe offer a half portion at a lower price. As it was, I could barely touch my perfectly cooked French fries. To top off the experience, my wife ordered the bread pudding. She has a "gold standard" bread pudding from years ago that she compares all others to, and she said this one was just as good, if not better, than her all-time favorite. I wish we had a Sugar and Smoke closer to home, because it would absolutely be a regular stop for us. It's so refreshing to find an establishment that cares this much about its food and its customers.

Stopped in S&S for lunch and the experience was hometown happiness topped off with exceptional…read moreservice! I had the Rueben (pictured), which I would order over and over! My husband had the lunch special of meatloaf, which was also very yummy. Can't go wrong stopping in. We'll be back!

Big Ballin Shock Callin Ribs!!!! Sauce is the Boss…read more Service with a friendly smile and Spirit!!!! Down home Feel Good Eatery. Thanks for grilling Big Ball!!!! Atmosphere has a Great Vibe.

Local resident. First time here. Grabbed an order to go. Purchased the Q Meat Sampler (pulled pork,…read morerib bites, and substituted catfish for chicken), my sides were green beans, and potato salad. Only took about 10 minutes or so to make. Catfish was amazing. Pulled pork was amazing. Potato salad and green beans were amazing. Rib bites were tasty and the sauce was very good, just not much meat on the bone. Enough leftover for probably 2 more meals. Can't wait to go back and try other items on the big menu.

Sara was great - friendly and efficient! She handled the rush well…read more The food was delicious!

Food is great but one suggestion would be not to serve meat wrapped in foil and to put it in an…read moreactual container. Presentation is everything and it just doesn't feel right to pick up a to go order and have it presented like this.

Excellent bbq. Some of the best ribs we've ever had, and delicious sides as well. Everything we…read moretried was worth a drive from St. Louis. You can really tell they put a lot of love into their food and restaurant. Highly recommended if you're looking for good bbq in (and out) of the area!

Not what it used to be. It use to be, really good BBQ. My recent visit ordering a Two Meat Plate…read morewith Two Sides was a total disappointment. It was so disappointing, that I didn't even eat it all. I threw half of it away and I rarely waste food. My Two Plate was a Pork Steak and Brisket, with Smokehouse Beans and Spicy Cheese Corn. The Pork Steak was good, but the Brisket was dried and tough. The Smokehouse Beans have disappointed me before, but I wanted to give them another chance. Again, they were to runny and had not enough seasoning to give them pizzaz. Their Spicy Cheese Corn was just okay, it was cheesy, but did no live up to the "Spicy" name. What was most disappointing was the customer service. The young lady taking my order was friendly and professional, so she gets a thumbs up. The disappointment came when I was presented my order at the counter. As I waited for my for to be prepared I took a stool at the counter, just down from the register. When it was ready, the owner brought it out and dropped the bag in front of me and turned to walk away. No thank-you, no nothing. I had to speak first, to get response and it was just faint grunt. It is a sad day when a business owner cannot thank a customer for supporting his business.

This is a casual BBQ with inside and outside dining for individuals, couples or groups…read more The menu is as expected. It has the Holy Trinity of Midwest smoked meats with pulled pork, ribs, and brisket. Chicken is also available. Sides include the usual baked beans, green beans, coleslaw, mac & cheese, and others. Sandwiches and wraps are also available. The lunch special provides a good value, an entrée two sides and a drink for under $20. My pulled pork sandwich fell into that category. It was a hefty portion of meat, and my sides of green beans and coleslaw were good. The meat lacked a little bit of smoke. The coleslaw was overly sweet. The green beans were perfect. With minimal outside signage and a setback front door, this is an easy place to miss on the corner of Cherry and Second. It's in the former Good News Brewing Company space. Has private parking with ample street parking available.

Great local barbecue joint for sure! Our service was fantastic…read more.. It's an old brewery turned into a smokehouse, which makes it a pretty cool place to be and looks cool. The brisket was good as was the pulled pork. Not my favorite sauces for the topping, but I'm not a super sweet barbecue sauce, guy, so that's just my opinion. Definitely come back