Only have gotten take out so far. Beef brisket is wonderful Wings are good Cole slaw , beans , and Mac and cheese are my choice sides and always good. Corn bread is good also . read more

We recently visited Smoke Shop BBQ and overall had a good meal. They were out of ribs by 6:00 PM on a Monday. Since they don't open until 4:00 PM and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, it was surprising that one of their signature barbecue items was already unavailable. The service was friendly throughout our visit. Our server was pleasant, although we did have to remind them a couple of times about the straws and plates we had requested. The food itself was enjoyable. The agave-glazed wings were the best out of all our meals. Charred, flavorful, and something I'd definitely order again. The brisket was tender and well prepared, and while the burnt ends were cooked nicely, they were a bit sweeter than my personal preference. Unfortunately, the apple cider vinaigrette for the salad didn't agree with us afterward, although that may simply come down to individual sensitivity. Portions were generous, making the meal a good value. My only other suggestion would be to serve the food a little hotter, as everything cooled off fairly quickly. One thing this location has going for it is the convenience. There's plenty of parking, and it's much easier to get to than the Boston locations. Overall, delivered solid barbecue with generous portions and friendly service. If they can keep popular menu items like ribs available a little longer and tighten up a few small details, it would make for an even better experience. read more

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Service was great -- Sarah was absolutely amazing! The place was clean, it had a casual vibe with outdoor seating as well, plenty of parking, and prices were reasonable. The food came out hot and fresh. Kids menu is amazing with so many options. They were very flexible too and let us customize our kids meal which we really appreciated. We mostly ordered indulgent dishes, so the meal was definitely on the heavier side -- but that was expected! The mac n' cheese bites were rich but tasty, and the cornbread was absolutely delicious. The Nashville hot chicken sliders were flavorful, with juicy chicken and a perfectly crispy coating. The wings, however, were just okay for me -- the skin was a bit dry and chewy. That said, the hot wings did deliver on spice (unlike many places that claim "spicy" but aren't). Overall, it was a good BBQ experience -- Sarah's service really made it even better -- and I'd definitely come back! read more

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I made a reservation for Father's Day for eight people at 5:30 PM, two weeks in advance. My family arrived at approximately 5:20 PM only to discover that the restaurant had essentially run out of food. There was no formal communication from management regarding the situation. Instead, customers were left scrambling in the parking lot while employees coming out of the restaurant informed people that they were "out of practically everything." The entire situation appeared disorganized and unprofessional. To make matters worse, I did not receive a phone call until 6:10 PM--forty minutes after our reservation time--asking whether we had arrived. I was then informed that if we had not yet checked in, our reservation would need to be canceled because the restaurant had run out of food. The lack of preparation and failure to proactively notify guests resulted in a very disappointing experience for my family. read more

We tried this place out for the first time and this had to be some of the best BBQ in the Chelmsford area! The food quality was all delicious! For the sides I loved their baked beans, roasted brussel sprouts and cucumber salad. All of the meat was delicious. The ribs were spot on. The service was great. The menu has an overwhelming selection of quality whiskey available. The atmosphere was clean and well kept. It was a great place to go with my family.... I'll definitely be coming back... read more

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Love having a Smoke Shop in town. Always consistent and great experience. My kids love it with the great options for them. Have done the Beef Class that Andy puts on and it was awesome too. Great spot and best BBQ in the area. read more

Had reservations for Father's Day for 8 people when we arrived they told us they were out of food. My in-laws drove over a hr to meet us there. read more

They ruined my Father's Day. We were there at 3:50PM. It took the High School girl at the door 10 minutes to right our name down. It took 45 min. to get a seat when they said it was take 30 or less. We never had a waiter/waitress wait on us, I had to go to the bar. After waiting 40 min. for food I asked our order was going to arrive any time soon. They said they didn't know when it would be ready. I was furious and told them to forget and left. Horrible service. There is one of these in Harvard Square and the food is substandard, I don't image this one is any better. Do not spend your money with these people, they don't care about you. read more

Very tasty que! I've only had take out but the place looks fun, tvs, music, plenty of seating and nice outdoor patio option. Burnt Ends shiitake mushrooms are just as good as meat for the non meaters. Brisket and regular Burnt Ends are great! read more

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Called Friday made a reservation for Sunday 8 people for 6pm. Got a call sunday at 5;51 they cancelled our reservation. I was in the parking lot. THEY RAN OUT OF FOOD NO EXPLANATION. Great Father's Day. read more

A friend recommended this place. My partner and I have had it 3 times now. The pulled pork, chicken, burnt ends, and brisket are delicious. We've had the sweet potatoes and the brussel sprouts each time (they're so good!). The beans weren't my favorite, there's something about them (maybe peppers?). And the cornbread I could take or leave. They do have their own sauces though, they even sell them bottled if you really love them. We've only ever done take out cause we're home bodies but the place is huge and cozy from what I've seen. They definitely have my recommendation. read more

Arrived at 5:30 for a 5:30 reservation and were told that we couldn't be seated because they had run out of food. The restaurant called 20 minutes LATER to tell us the reservation was cancelled. The food smelled delicious, but sadly we were disappointed on this Father's Day. Their planning and consideration for booked reservations is deplorable. read more

ambiance is nice. service is getting there as the restaurant is newer. i've had smoke shop bbq a couple times before from work related catering events. i have their book signed by Andy. the food is done well. there's a lot of flavor in each bite. i can say this restaurant is a lot better than the catering. we got the pitmaster which is a sample of everything. everything came out really fresh. mac n cheese was cheesy and soft. i will say as you're eating, you don't realize how much salt and sugar you're consuming until afterwards. i tasted sugar in a lot of the dishes. little off topic; for catering, the meats and side dishes are dried out and become tough. i'm guessing it's the heat while transporting. for example, the mac n cheese is hard and dried out. for the restaurant, we'll be back. read more

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Absolutely thrilled there is a high-quality authentic barbecue restaurant in Chelmsford! I had the brisket, cornbread, and banana pudding. The brisket was tender and delicious. The sauce was tangy and added just the right amount of spice. The cornbread, although a bit dry, was tasty and made even more delicious with a drizzle of honey. The banana pudding was delicious although I am not sure those were bananas inside it? It was almost as if they were dried and then reconstituted? But the pudding, whip, cream, and vanilla wafers were delicious. I can imagine slicing a just past ripe banana would elevate this dish to some of the best banana pudding I've tasted! The staff member who took my order was super nice and accommodating. The boy who was working at the front and opened the door, was gracious and very open to answering questions. It was obvious by the fact they had to turn off their reservation system and turned away several customers (although they did seat some at the bar without reservations) it's a great indication that this restaurant will do well in Chelmsford if they keep up with this quality. Inside is open and airy with TVs and minimal decorations, which is wonderful. Overall, was is a five star meal. I'll try the banana pudding the next time to see what they actually use. read more

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The Smoke Shop BBQ in Chelmsford opened at the Chelmsford Town Center in the former Andiamo Restaurant & Bar (still open in Andover & N. Andover) space behind CVS. The Smoke Shop - Chelmsford had their soft opening phase in early June 2025 and their grand opening day is June 10, 2025. They also opened Methuen (former Outback Steakhouse) and Woburn (former Applebee's) locations in 2025. Earlier in the soft opening week, I placed an online order for takeout to be picked up around dinner time. I've been to The Smoke Shop BBQ in Methuen and Cambridge, where I've enjoyed their BBQ meats and other food selections. On the takeout stop, I ordered the Ultimate Fried Fish Sandwich ($13.75 plus tax) with one side choice included, which was all set to go when I arrived around 7:15 pm. Inside, the staff was getting ready for the grand opening and the place was open for pickup. I headed back home to enjoy my takeout order of Ultimate Fried Fish Sandwich with 1 side choice (2 potato salad) ($16.50 plus tax). The crispy fried haddock was a good size, overflowing outside of the bun topped with pickles, shredded lettuce, and a tangy tartar sauce. The side of 2 potato salad had a dense mix of white & sweet potatoes & herbs. I also requested a small cup of sweet victory BBQ sauce too. I also signed up for the soft opening weekend for dine-in, which offered various discounted food, depending on the evening chosen and I got notification to pick a day and time online (reservation). I returned back for Friday evening dinner for a live staff training dinner service. The food would be 50 percent off on this soft opening dining visit. There was a crowd of folks already here with reservations and still being waited to be seated. I would have to wait a bit or head to the bar with no wait, which I eventually opted. A bartender offered a drink (got a water) and gave me menus. I ordered 2 entrees including the Texas Hot Links Sandwich with pimento cheese on a soft bun ($12 plus tax) with one side choice (2 potato salad) & watermelon slice and the Pit Boss with choice of 3 meats (pork ribs, smoked turkey, burnt ends) & 3 sides (mac & cheese, pit beans, cucumber salad), pickles, pickled red onion & watermelon slice. The food came out together in under 10 minutes and I was also given a bucket of 3 BBQ sauces for the food (Sweet Victory, Hot Streak, Gold Medal). I enjoyed the 4 meats and 4 sides over two trays of food. The Texas hot links, burnt ends, smoked turkey (lean thick slices), and BBQ burnt ends were very good and tender. The St. Louis pork ribs on the bone had good flavor too, but this serving had half lean meat and half chewy fat. The pimento mac & cheese, my favorite side, was great again. Since there no mashed potatoes on the new menu, I got the 2 potato salad again, which is actually replacement side for the mashed potatoes (winter menu). The cucumber salad was a refreshed version with pickled red onion & dill rice vinegar minus the bacon (older recipe). The pit beans cooked with smoked brisket had a good sweet & spicy flavor. The bartender dropped off the check with Toast QR code as I was finishing my food and decided not to get dessert. I had the Banana pudding on a previous visit, which I enjoyed, but I had enough food this visit. The check before discount was $47.85 with tax, 3 percent admin kitchen fee and before tip. The check was adjusted and new total was $24.57 with same kitchen fee and before tip. While I was eating my food, several bar staff checked on things and the Pitmaster himself, Andy stopped by too. I was given Smoke Shop Loyalty points from this dine-in visit and the online takeout visit from the night earlier, enough accumulated points for some free food. The staff did quite well in getting my food to me quickly. Overall, the food I ordered over two evenings in the same week in Chelmsford tasted pretty good. The portion sizes were decent. The pork ribs however had more chewy fat than normal and there was less fat on previous visits at other locations. Other than that, I can plan to come back here to order more food on a Monday or Tuesday when double loyalty points are given. read more

We've tried a few different BBQ places in the past year and this one is at the top of my return visit list - The place is super cute, & my jalapeño watermelon margarita was made just right. As for the food...the brisket & smoked turkey.. both AMAZING! The Mac & cheese was actually creamy (not all stuck together & bland like a lot of places ) along with the crisp picked veggies and delicious cornbread... can't wait to go back & try more! read more

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I have ordered takeout from this restaurant several times, and the food has generally been decent. However, my recent dine-in experience with my daughter was disappointing. We arrived around 6:30 PM on a quiet evening and were seated immediately. Despite the low number of customers, it took an unusually long time for a server to take our order. We each ordered a sandwich, a drink, and an appetizer to share. Unfortunately, my daughter's sandwich arrived as pulled pork instead of the pulled chicken she had ordered. It took a while for the staff to address and resolve the error, even though the restaurant was not busy. Several servers appeared to be available but were not actively attending to tables. The food itself was average--nothing exceptional. More concerning was the appetizer (Cheddar Jalapeño Link, $11). It consisted of a single sliced sausage link with a small dab of cheese and four saltine crackers. The presentation was extremely minimal and unappetizing for the price. While I appreciate that mistakes can happen, the combination of slow service, the order error, and the poor value of the appetizer left us underwhelmed. I hope management will look into improving portion sizes, presentation, and service standards. read more

They were a bit understaffed last evening but the bartender did his best to keep up. Overall the food is ok, but the ribs while meaty needed at least a few more hours of smoke and tenderizing.... Read they were tough and not fall off the bone tender. The baked beans were merely passably for a BBQ place and "need work". Service overall was good, but the ambiance is minimal. read more

I really want to like this place. They do some things really well. The wings come out amazingly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The ribs are tender and fall off the bone. The brisket falls short of a good Texas brisket, but is about as good as you can get it cooked in the northeast. Where they really lack, unfortunately, is in the flavor. I've tried several of their different sauces and rubs and honestly everything is just lacking. It's not that the flavor is bad, it's just too subtle. With a decent kick of flavor, it could be a really good spot, but as it stands I don't have intentions to return. read more

Food service and drinks were great! Loved atmosphere after a long workweek. Check it out!

It's.... fine. More like a 3.5 than a 4. If you're any level of BBQ fan, don't expect to be wowed. It's pretty cookie cutter in my opinion, but not bad by any stretch. I've had the wings, ribs, mac and cheese, cornbread, collards, fries, and baked beans. It's all just fine - nothing has stood out thus far other than the portion size of the wings. The kid's menu said all meals are $10, then my son's mac and cheese rang up as $11. When I pointed it out to the waitress, she didn't have a clue. Overall, the service has been pleasant, though attentiveness has been inconsistent. The inside is as clean as you'd hope any restaurant to be. read more

Food was great! Loved the potato salad that included sweet potatoes. The place is on the noisy side, but that was the only drawback. We ordered chicken wings for an appetizer and they were delicious! read more

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Pick two entree. - Barbeque Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

I had been watching the progress of the transformation of this restaurant and looking forward to its opening. There are not a lot of true BBQ options in Chelmsford so I'm hoping they have great success here. Upon arrival we were greeted by three friendly faces and it was clear they worked well together. We were then promptly seated. We arrived early enough to avoid the dinner crowd and any wait. The dining room was clean and not freezing. It was an extremely hot day but the dining room was cool. I did put my sweatshirt on because I'm getting old and often feel the chill, but the young folk sitting near us were comfortable in their street clothes. Our server came over within a very short time with waters and was eager to answer any questions we had about the menu. My husband and I are vegetarian and heard rave reviews of the shiitake burnt ends. I know, you're thinking "What are you doing at a BBQ restaurant?" But BBQ and steakhouses always have the best sides and baked potatoes! Nowadays with so many varied dietary issues and needs we find that most restaurants understand the need to have a limited amount of options so that people with varied needs and wants can dine together. This is one of those places!!!! We both got the wedge salad (mine without the egg, my husband's with it) and the shiitake burnt ends on top. The best wedge salad I've had. The lettuce was crisp and the smoked tomatoes were delicious. I think the blue cheese dressing is house made and it is delicious too! Funny story- when we ordered we forgot to say shiitake burnt ends but our companions reminded us they had regular burnt ends. Our server was able to correct it, but these things were so meat like that I worried we confused the kitchen. Our server checked with them and someone actually came out to double check. We trusted their judgement. But then the manager came over to also assure us. Way above and beyond just to make sure we were comfortable. Needless to say I ate every single last bit of them!!!! We also shared some cornbread. I didn't take a picture of it but it was enough for two to share with our meal. So happy we have a great BBQ addition to Chelmsford. Now how long to I have to wait to go back because I need some of their fries! read more

The Smoke Shop BBQ - The Wedge Salad with Shiitake Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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poor in many ways. went for dinner Monday 4/20. lost our reservation. waitress asked about beer on tap , had no idea, until shown the comment on the menu to ask. Brought red wine twice! when asked for Sauvignon Blanc. wine did not arrive for 20 minutes. no coleslaw, no Modelo, no burnt ends. Sausage sandwich arrived with advertised Cole slaw, no comment from server, asked for something else to put on sandwich. She was training someone and obviously needed much more training herself. Food okay. Will not be back. read more

I am from Boston and not a lot of food options out here. They do need better sides howeverrrrrrrrr the meat....that MEAT, absolutely delish!!! read more

Smoke Shop (Chelmsford) You take a chance when you visit a restaurant during the first month or so of operation. There are bound to be glitches in new systems, new staff in training, etc. So we went into the Smoke Shop with an open mind, vowing to be flexible and just enjoy a meal on the patio on a gorgeous summer evening. Smoke Shop hit it out of the park, ensuring that we will be back again soon. Our server Allie was very sweet and took efficient care of us. Charlie drank a Hazy Hanna IPA and I had a fresh-brewed unsweetened Iced tea-both served up icy cold. Our meals * (Me) Pulled BBQ Chicken Plate with Collard Greens and Two-Potato Salad A large portion of juicy, plump, chicken thigh meat with a pleasant smoky flavor. The potato salad was a white and sweet potatoes dressed in a tasty dressing with onions, celery, and dill. The collard greens are chopped and mixed with thick bacon chunks with a hint of molasses flavor. Yum! * (Charlie) Pit Crew Plate - with brisket and burnt ends, coleslaw and collard greens. Very flavorful and juicy meats, large portion of delicious slaw. Everything was served very quickly, and was fresh, hot, and delicious. Dessert * Too full for dessert, but the menu tempted us. We got two orders of Gooey Butter Cake to go. They look amazing. Will update later! Rating: 10/10 for food quality, taste, and appearance, and the pleasant ambiance and atmosphere. Coming back soon! read more

Food was great, nice portion and delicious taste! server was very nice. The decor is very nic. it just opened so everything is brand ne. large indoor seating and some outdoor seat too. pleb of parking, We are looking fw to go back! read more

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Cheesy Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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We ordered the combo option to try all types of meats for 2 on and we were not let down. The brisket, turkey and ends were so tender and juicy. Brussel sprouts to die for, as well as cornbread. It came with every side, and didn't disappoint. The sweet potato mash was like dessert and plenty was taken home. Good size bar area as well to watch games etc read more

Food and service was amazing. I will definitely be going back with a large party for some great BBQ Food!

It was good, not great. Food was ok, but not big portions. Service was fine. My coke was flat, 2nd one still flat, ordered a sweet tea (not sweet at all) frustrating. Ambiance was classic BBQ look but the flames painted over the existing tile looked like elementary school kids did it (cheap). I'd give it one more shot to see if they improved any. read more

The Smoke Shop BBQ - 2 meat combo - Barbeque Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Excellent food and portions. We each ordered the pulled pork platter with potato salad and cucumber salad (him) and pimento Mac cheese and bacon collards (me). Service was friendly but a bit spotty. Nice outdoor patio. read more

Excellent menu. Especially the "burnt ends" try them. Great atmosphere and a smiling efficient waitstaff. For once and you will go again. read more

this was our first time ordering from restaurant! I absolutely love our the flavor was just amazing.

The meat was decent, but the portions were just smalllll For $60. Sides were good, cornbread was bomb and was my favorite part lol. I wrote them text review with my thoughts and immediately got a response from the owner to better my experience next time for my ~discontent~. AMAZING customer service, they clearly care about improving read more

The food is fabulous!! Service is extremely good explained everything and have great suggestions.

I wouldn't call much of this authentic bbq My burnt ends were not in any way burnt ends but instead were perfectly cut cubes of some part of some animal that I think was a pig The vegetarian option was interesting in theory but I don't know if it was supposed to be so dry and hard you couldn't put a fork through something that started out as a mushroom. I will not be back. read more

As with any new establishment, there's always some risk involved in visiting during the early days. That said, despite a few expected hiccups, the overall experience was very good. The potential is clear, and with a bit more time to smooth out the initial issues, it could become a standout spot. read more

Not happy with customer service. It was restaurant week and I guess there was a "special menu". We had never been to a Smoke Shop BBQ before. We sat at the bar. We had a couple drinks and 3 beers. Since we had not been there before and we were not handed the restaurant week menu which had a special on it: Appetizer, meal and dessert for a very reasonable price. We ordered 2 pit crews so we could taste a few things. We found out from the couple next to us about this other menu. It was only for restaurant week and we were there on the very last day of it, the 16th. We had already ordered prior to us finding out there was this other menu. I politely asked a bartender that had not interacted with us about this paper menu. He said, "you should have been handed a paper menu as well as the regular menu. We don't have a lot of them so maybe that's why." I said, "well there is a stack right there." So I asked the other bartender that was serving us, and she replied, "oh I don't think I was the one who handed you menus plus it's almost over (which she was the one who handed us our menus when we sat down). We explained to the bartender that we would have done the special instead. We had both had an appetizer and a meal, but not a meal on the restaurant week menu. The bartender did speak to the manager and they did remove the appetizers from our bill. However, did the manager come over? No, he did not. in my opinion, the manager should have come over and apologized that his bartenders had neglected to give us the special restaurant week menu. I have worked in the restaurant field and that's his job. In my opinion they neglected to give out this menu because it would have lowered the bill and it would have affected their tip. Manager presence is huge and he should be wandering about and talking to tables to make sure their experience at a fairly new restaurant is a good one. He definitely should have followed up personally with us. We also watched after we talked to the bartender to see if they handed out the paper menu to others just coming in. They neglected to pass them out even after we talked to them. Food quality and taste: It was very good. Service that evening Ambiance (to me, nothing special) read more

While the food is Amazing my only complaint is one girl with the multi color hair manning the counter when you by phone or in person don't listen. Twice i wanted bbq sauce shes to busy chit chating with other workers read more

I went back for another visit to see if the food was as good as the first time. It exceeded my expectations! My wife came with me and agreed that the food was great. She asked the bartender for a cocktail and he made one that was perfect for her taste. read more