The Smoke Shop BBQ - Chelmsford

Took family here on a Saturday morning as the first couple of groups of customers. The waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered rack of ribs, brisket, chicken and chicken wings to share. Meats are moist and flavored nicely, not too salty, just right. Even my elderly parents enjoyed the meats. Kids also gaved thumbs up. Will come back again.

Going back for more punishment... Very well apportioned bourbon selection. Ordered fish dinner with two sides. Fried fish was ok. Breading fell off due to wetness and was difficult to eat with fork but tasted ok. Unfortunately the fish juices soaked into the cornbread and permeated everything in the tray. Beans were congealed and luke warm. Coleslaw is bagged cabbage with "secret sauce". I see other people satisfied and sometimes raving about the food. I just don't see it...maybe it's a perspective thing. Hope they do well here but Bourbon is going to be my only reason to visit. Several visits later... Great location and atmosphere. Staff is obviously inexperienced and not keenly interested in customer service. Food seems rushed and not much "love" for presentation or otherwise.

Love Smoke Shop and taking the family. Our kids especially have come to love the brisket and pulled pork. Kids menu is far and away best options, price, and value for all ages. Did the Big Beef Class with Andy and it exceeded already high expectations. Between the education and “how to” with the different types of smoking techniques, to eating delicious food, tasting whiskeys, and overall great conversations around BBQ it was truly a great experience. I’ll be looking to get into more classes as they come across! Big thanks to Andy and his team for great service, food, and a new hit spot in town.

We stopped in for the first time. We ordered the 3 meat combo ( smoked brisket, turkey, and. Ribs with 3 sides ( mac and cheese, brussel sprouts, and beans. Plus jalapeno links as a starter. They have a good selection of whiskeys and bourbon. The links came out first and set expectations high. Then came the combo, the brisket was fall apart and moist and delicious. Brisket is my telling meat for me. The turkey was moist with a nice smoke flavor. The ribs usually an almost a guarantee at most BBQ places is where it fell down. The glaze was hard and almost burnt. One we got through the glaze the meat was good. I as a little disappointed in the ribs. All the sides were good and well prepared. We went in on a Tuesday and it wasn't all that busy but service was sparse. I would have liked and

We were excited to try out this new BBQ restaurant in our town. Making a reservation was easy online and the table was ready when we got there! Our waitress, Lauren, was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. We started with wings and mac and cheese balls, and both were awesome. Everyone loved their meals. The ribs were outstanding and the brisket was tender and delicious! The beans were spicy and the cornbread was super flavorful! We finished with a delicious dessert! We will definitely be back. We are BBQ snobs and this place was a pleasant surprise!!