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    The Smoke Shop BBQ

    4.0 (71 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Justin M.

    First time going to this location. We have gone to the other MA locations, but never this one. Upon arrival, we were sat right away. Much to our surprise, it took 10+ minutes for anyone to come over to our table, and there were only about 4 tables sat in the entire restaurant. Not off to a great start. The food at the location, was by far the best of all locations. All the meat was tender, and the sides were perfect. We got the pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs, burnt ends, brisket, mac and cheese, brussel sprouts, coleslaw - all were exceptional. Assuming service improves, I would give this place a 5/5 and is an absolute must go to. Skip heading into the city and go to the suburbs. Parking is easier, and the food quality is much better!

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    Chris M.

    They just do take out until four o'clock so I did take out for lunch at 1:30. I had a burnt end sandwich which featured glazed brisket. As soon as I saw 'glazed', it should have alerted me. The brisket was covered in a syrupy bbq sauce. Always get it on the side. So much for any flavor from the smoking process. Whenever BbQ is in the name of the restaurant, it signals that Barbecue sauce is part of the meat. it was a commercial bun that you would find at McDonalds. It was as small especially given the price. Overall, I was disappointed by the quality and price. Take it or leave it.

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    Em B.

    i've been to the assembly row location, and well as the harvard square location a handful of times, so i did have certain expectations based on previous experiences at more busy locations. this is an old applebees renovated into a smoke shop bbq, so it's not as custom as their other locations. i ordered takeout from here, just a nashville crispy chicken sandwich with a side of mac & cheese and cornbread. the chicken sandwich was stuffed and good. the mac & cheese wasn't my favorite. when i called to order, the sizes of cornbread were unclear, and i ended up ordering a large, when a small would have been fine. when i came to pickup, one of the hosts was helpful, the other girl with her head down reading something seemed to be less than helpful (and seemed to have some seniority?). i asked if it came with silverware, and the girl with her head down said it was already in the very stapled up bag. i asked for 2 silverware packs anyways, and i'm glad i did because there was in fact, no silverware included, as i thought. i didn't like that the prices on my receipt were raised from what was listed online, especially since this location only opened two months ago? it was a minor amount, but for a new restaurant, their menu prices should be accurate. not a dealbreaker. the people who work here should visit their other locations to see how customers are used to being treated.

    Kid's Ribs

    Absolutely amazing! We will be back! For a starter we got the recommended wings. Really enjoyed the ribs, brisket, burnt ends and all the sides we tried (mac n cheese, coleslaw, beans & cucumbers). Kids menu ribs and fries were a big hit too. Food came out fast and was all 5-stars.

    Dana S.

    Order takeout from here. Really really fast pick up. We got one meal of the full rack of ribs with two sides and it was enough for two people with leftovers. Really good too. I just wish that they were a little more well done because I like a noticeable smoke ring. But I'm definitely gonna go back.

    Carly A.

    Food was INCREDIBLE and amazing portions too! We got takeout and were impressed at the value and quality. Will def be sharing with our local friends and will be back for more soon!

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    Jeremy H.

    The service was friendly and prompt. Having just opened yesterday they did a great job. The food was flavorful and delicious. The BBQ sauces were delicious hot sauce had a great delayed sorry I'm the , the gold medal had a nice mustard flavor and the sweet had great depth. This is a renovated Applebee's and they did a great job making it feel like a barbecue restaurant. Definitely coming back with the whole family again and again.

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    Been here almost an hour and a half and no food yet. Lots of take out orders but ignoring the dine in customers.

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    Pulled pork was served cold employes don't understand no real barbecue sauce super expensive never go here

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    Great BBQ at convenient location in Woburn Massachusetts. We bought ribs and brisket. Yum!

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    Delicious and well priced! Service was great and very good with kids! Brisket and fried chicken were great and tasty corn bread too!

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    Love the pulled pork! Happy to live in Woburn now since the Kendal square one closed.

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