Blowin' Smoque

Camden does it again! If you are looking for, needin' some, gotta have some food for your soul then you gotta be Blowin' Smoque! From the moment you enter, Omar and the crew treat you like you just got home! An easy atmosphere with all the fixings of a backyard BBQ banger. An easy, uncomplicated menu with all the favorites. (May I recommend the Ribs and Mac & Cheese with a Lemonade) Smoked and tender BBQ perfection. The restaurant is street level with room enough for wheelchair and other mobility aid devices. On the street free parking. They accept cash as well as cards. The prices are right and the portions generous. One platter is enough to share but trust me, you'll want your own. Everything is homemade and fresh. Stop by and give Blowin' Smoque a try. When you support Small Business we all win. You won't be sorry AND you'll be full. 💯 Enjoy!

Dined at Blowin’ Smoque on a whim after enjoying the aquarium. our party of five order was Great! Service and those behind the counter were pleasant and served food hot n tasty, did not disappoint. Started and ended with sweet potato pie and a banana pudding, hit the spot. Main courses included hot and delicious ribs, brisket and chicken drums - ooooooooLaLa! Served nice n hot. The Mac n cheese was the bomb as was the awesome broccoli salad and I always love a good cabbage side. Highly recommend and plan to return when in the area

At first I thought the place was closed, at the moment there’s some construction out front making the place look bad from the outside. The inside looks a little thrown-together but that’s not what you’re there for. The food was phenomenal, never knew kale or cabbage could taste that good. Candied yams were the star of the show, but the mac & cheese, beans & rice, bbq brisket, pulled chicken sandwhich, and sweet tea were all amazing. Owner came out and asked how it all was and gave me and my partner the greens and cabbage to sample since we didn’t order any, saying it’s not usually our preference. He gave us some cornbread too, then chatted us into some banana pudding and sweet potato pie. The pie was good, nothing to rave about. The banana pudding is definitely the move though. Best southern food I’ve ever had, and I’m definitely gonna have to come back in the future. Can’t see why you’d even think about going somewhere else for BBQ/soul food if you’re in the area

I happened upon this nice eatery after finding out another place was virtually imaginary. I will be going back again. We had the chicken leg dinner with 2 side dishes. Everything was fresh made and not a long wait for take out ordering. Highly recommended if you are picky about where to eat a nice meal.

Dear Lord, I died and went to barbecue heaven. I think these folks are the only people north of the Carolinas capable of making a proper brisket. Ribs were incredible. Mac, greens, and yams on point. Even proper sweet tea. Highly recommended. I ate until I couldn't any more and then I kept going.

All the way from Chicago, and this spot did not disappoint! We came in hungry and left full and happy. The smoky flavor from the grill was on point—every bite of the pork ribs and chicken was perfectly tender and juicy. For sides, we had mac and cheese, potato salad, and yams—each one was a hit! No misses here. I’d honestly put them at the top of my list, and I’d definitely consider ordering from here for Thanksgiving. Thank you for the warm hospitality! I’ll for sure be back on my next visit.

I want to begin by saying that I intentionally chose Blowin Smoque because it is a Black-owned restaurant, and I make a point to support Black businesses whenever possible. I had ordered their food on Uber Eats before and genuinely enjoyed it. That positive experience inspired me to use them to cater my organization’s Annual Leadership Holiday Party on Friday, December 5th. What happened next was the most unprofessional, confusing, and embarrassing catering experience I have ever encountered. I placed the order several days in advance, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. delivery. At 4:00 p.m., everything looked fine in the tracking system — until the order was suddenly canceled. When I called the restaurant, the staff member oddly already knew who I was, used my name before I even explained the situation, and blamed a DoorDash driver, saying he didn’t know why the order was canceled. Things only got worse from there. EZ Cater informed me that Blowin Smoque was remaking the entire order and that another driver would be dispatched. I was told the food would arrive between 4:45–5:00 p.m. That never happened. With my home full of guests and no food, EZ Cater told me they were having trouble finding a driver but that the food was ready if I could pick it up myself. I left my own holiday event, drove to Camden, and arrived at the restaurant — only to find out they had not remade anything at all. The staff claimed multiple drivers had shown up earlier and that they “couldn’t remake” the order. So not only was the order canceled without explanation, but the restaurant also provided conflicting stories to both EZ Cater and me. The end result: I had to order pizza for a catered leadership event at my home. It was deeply embarrassing and completely unacceptable. My intention was to uplift and support a Black-owned establishment. My experience, unfortunately, felt the opposite of what I expect from a business rooted in community. I hope Blowin Smoque takes this review seriously. Poor service happens — but dishonesty, lack of accountability, and refusing to remake the food after committing to do so crosses a line. As someone who runs a publicly funded nonprofit and frequently orders catering for large-scale events, I cannot risk this happening again. I truly wish this review told a different story. Supporting Black businesses matters — and reliability, professionalism, and integrity matter just as much.

Love the name. And it gets better from there. Happened on this place by accident while waiting for another restaurant to open. I was pleasantly surprised. The interior is nice. And as you walk in you are greeted by delicious smelling food. So i had to try. And it was great.

The brisket and chicken are absolutely delicious. I have a hard time leaving without a banana pudding too! The staff is always kind and upfront about any wait times for your order. The atmosphere is relaxed, but more of a take out vibe. There's only 2 small tables, but plenty of seats if you need to wait.

Pulling up couldn't really find parking due to road closure, the ambience was laid back we went to check it out since the reviews were all good, so the service was average for a bbq spot can't complain! The food well the portion sizes of the meat let's just say for the brisket were about 3-4inches long and there was 2 pieces of that and for the chicken 3 chicken wings idk if it's a Philly thing or what but the meat portions are small compared to anywhere else! The taste was mid a bit dry also had pork ribs they were a bit dry the sides Mac and cheese were 7/10 yams 10/10 potato salad 10/10 and the banana pudding 100/10 that would be the reason for us returning!

Had a catered lunch for the office. Smelled so good! Staff was nice and friendly and offered to bring the food to the car. Vegetarian options too. Sweet potatoes are very sweet, like candy.

Some of the best bbq I've had in the Northeast! I ordered via UberEats and the food transported well. I had the ribs. They were fall off the bone and so flavorful! The broccoli salad was a perfect side, the Mac was thick and creamy. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her brisket dish as well. Bookmarked this one for future bbq cravings!

Me and my sister went here after I saw it on social media. And we truly enjoyed it,, the food was so good. The service was on point. The ambiance of the place was okay. But the food was on point. It was good me and my sister said we will come back.

I love the hustle of this joint! Great food and great service!! Even when I got there late they were great! See you again soon!

I had been thinking about BBQ for a few days and today was the day I decided to search for a new place nearby. I saw a lot of promising places and the reviews for them were decent. However, this place caught my eye bc it was close and people were constantly raving about the food. So, I decided to stop in today. Parking isn't always available on Haddon Ave in CMD, but you can get creative sometimes. The police don't really enforce parking rules when there are far more important things going on in the city. With that being said, I finally found a spot and my experience took off from there. A young lady greeted me at the door. She was pleasant and eager to assist me. I took a look at the menu and quickly found I wanted to go with the pork ribs and 2 sizes. So, that's what I did. I even ordered the small lemonade with a shot of passion fruit for .50. The wait for my food wasn't long. I'd say maybe 10 mins or so. I was given a healthy sized platter with napkins and utensils. I couldn't wait to dig in. Everything was pipping hot. The mac n cheese was *chef's kiss*. It was so creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. It paired perfectly with the candied yams. When I tell you the candied yams were some of THEE BEST I have ever tasted, I mean that . I had to close my eyes while eating them bc they almost knocked me out. The yams were sweet, but not overpowering. I could taste the cinnamon, butter, etc. Now, the ribs were tasty. I found the BBQ to be different, but authentic. The ribs were tender and I do mean fall off the bone tender. I was happy with the ribs, but would have wanted more just to be sure (yes, I'm greedy). I'm going to wrap up my review by saying, give this place a try if you want authentic BBQ that will make you feel like your money was well spent.

I eat here at least twice a month, and I don't usually stray from my usual order -- sliced beef brisket plate with kale greens, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a lemonade. My last order I got the Parkside rice and it was delicious, just wish it was more. I felt my last order was lighter than usual (less brisket and greens), so was a little sad as I usually save some for later. It was still good, though, so of course I'll be back. Lol

Amazing food. We all had the sweet potatoes which were so good, the Mac and cheese was perfection, brisket and pork ribs were so tender and flavorful. The guys that work there were very nice and friendly. We also had the try the sweet potato pie which was the best we've ever tried. And the banana pudding too. So glad we decided to stop here for lunch while passing through town

I ordered the big beef for a meal and the seasoning on the brisket was good, but the brisket was full of FAT... 90% of it I could not eat due to the excess fat. Do not waste your time and order the brisket, complete waste of money...

The food is was not as good as last time. The barbecue sauce was not tasty. To much of a vinegar after taste. I love consistency. This time they missed the mark.

Last weekend after visiting my brother's new home in the Parkside section of Camden, little did I know that I would find this hidden gem nestled among a row of dilapidated buildings on Haddon Avenue. Its new design and fresh-looking façade are what immediately caught my eye. Being inquisitive by nature, I had to get out to see what this place was all about, and on this particular day, I was on my way to visit my mom and figured we could both use a bite to eat. I parked in the vacant lot on the corner directly across the street from the restaurant, walked up, snapped a pic, and then proceeded to walk in. I was greeted by a friendly gentleman behind the counter named Omar. I scanned the interior which appeared very clean and tidy. The wall décor pays homage to a series of notable African American figures. Side Bar: Oftentimes thoughts of crime and poverty spring to mind when it comes to Camden, but that is not the whole of the City's story. It's a place where people love one another and take care of each other. It's a place with a lot of untold history. As a child growing up in the city, I remember visiting The Walt Whitman House in Parkside and learning about Whitman's dream of "a city invincible" (hint: he was talking about Camden). Today, Camden is a wellspring of new economic opportunities, and Blowin' Smoque is a nod to that dream of Whitman's. I am encouraged to see that the entrepreneurs behind Blowin' Smoque have a heart for the city and take great pride in their establishment. They are not another big corporate name setting up shop to exploit a poor community. Blowin' Smoque stands out as a beacon of hope for others from the City who dream of becoming business owners. Now for the food... I ordered the Big Beef meal which comes with brisket 3 sides: I chose the mac n' cheese, broccoli salad, and yams, and I added greens and a 10-piece order of party wings for good measure -- because both mom and I like to EAT eat!! I upsized two of the sides (the mac and the yams) to have a larger, shareable portion. It cost $3 extra for each upsize which takes it from a standard 8 oz. container to a 16 oz. one. I also received a tall cup of fresh lemonade. The total for all that food came to ~$60... not too bad on the pockets especially given the substantial portion of beef brisket I got. * The Meats BABY! Let me tell you.... That meat was SO tender and tasty. It gets my stamp of approval as **Five Finger Lickin' Delicious** no doubt. The meat was flavorful and the spices well-balanced (not overly salty as is common among BBQ-smoked meat joints). The BBQ sauce was tangy and sweet at the same time. The party wings were smoked to perfection; I sucked that meat right off the bone with ease. * The Sides As for the sides, I absolutely loved loved LOVED the mac n' cheese, yams, and broccoli salad; the greens were just okay. It took every ounce of willpower not to lick my plate of all those juices that remained when I was done. My mom also commented that she enjoyed every part of her meal. Plus, there were more than enough leftovers when we were done eating. We each could have had full seconds, but we were full after one plate. I will be going back to Blowin' Smoque on my next visit to Camden because Omar was trying to sell me on their pork ribs which I do want to try one day along with their Parkside Rice; I just wasn't in the mood for ribs or rice on that particular day. I truly hope that people support his place and that it is built to last because they are CERTAINLY putting out some awesome good food. There's more than enough space for another taste in Camden City and the market can sustain both the new and the existing businesses to thrive. Parkside, it is not just about Donkey's Place and Corrinne's anymore (winky face). Camden is on the rise!

the food and the people were soo amazing, a must go to place... i ordered the bbq ribs and it was just melting in my mouth, definitely very moist and tasteful!

Food is good but the portions are smaller than I'm used to getting. The service is wonderful they are very nice. Sweet potato pie is delicious.

The food is 6 out of 5 good! The portions are generous, the price is more than reasonable and I love supporting black owned business that have great customer service. There was a young man who helped prepare my food and he was extremely professional and courteous. I got the party wings platter and the pork ribs platter. They BOTH were good! They really grill/smoke their meats which give the food a unique and great flavor. There's no dine-in seating, but if they ever decided to have seated tables this place could give Corrine's a run for their money. You ain't heard that from me!

What a hidden Gem right across the bridge from philly. From the service to the taste of the food, everything was great. The meat was tender and you can really taste the smoke. You gotta get the beans here and make sure you tell them to put it on top of the rice, delicious. Also recommend getting the yams, some of the best I've had. The folks who run this establish are amazing. They treat you so kindly and even let you sample some of the dishes before getting it.

Just ordered a platter and it was a finger nail in my food. Very nasty. I will not recommend eating from here no matter if you think the food good or not. That says a lot.

Food lives up to the name of smoke - pork ribs and chicken drumstick. Mac & cheese, potato salad & candid yams were delicious. Service was really good as they knew we weren't from the area and offered us a brisket sample. Old school 90's added to the experience. Everything we had we would have again & thinking about taking some home back to north Jersey.

Simply amazing!! Not only is the food delicious, but the service is outstanding! We tried what felt like most of the menu. It was like being at my grandma's house with all the love and care that went into every aspect of this experience. We sampled it all!--brisket, mac & cheese, cabbage, greens, baked beans, ribs, rice, potato salad, candied yams, sweet potato pic, lemonade, iced tea--every bit and sip were what I'm looking for in a bbq joint. I'm from out of town, but I'll be back any time I'm in the area. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try!

First of all, real good. St. Louis style Ribs fall off the bone, sauce is real sweet. That might be the only draw back and it's a preference thing because these are cooked perfectly. Nice smoke flavor underneath. This place must be new. Ordered Doordash, got the ribs, candied yams and Mac and cheese. Lots of times small BBQ spots are phoning it in because it's "easy" food to make large quantities of. Real bbq heads know that it's about the nuances and this place has GOT it. The yams, soft and sweet. The baked MAC is so damn good dude. I think there's bacon in the recipe? as of this writing, $14.99 gets you 4 thick st louis ribs and two sides. It's substantial, and a good value for that price. I had a rib and a few bites of each side left over. That's a 1am snack baby.

Came here from Philly to grab a bit for the Eagles game, This was the worst I've ever had everything was nasty never again

The ribs are fall off the bone delicious! Mac and cheese is so good! Thank goodness they deliver.

Anyone who knows me, know that I'm a firm believer that most BBQ joints are straight up stealing money with what they serve..... With that being said, Blowin Smoque gets my stamp of approval (as if that mean anything!!) Lazy evening. Driving would've been a chore. I placed a DoorDash order. I had never eaten from here before, so I had my fingers crossed that I didn't just throw money out the window. I ordered a slab of ribs, some brisket, potato salad, greens, mac & cheese, yams, cornbread, a lemonade and an iced tea.... This was an extremely good meal. The ribs were smoked very well. Meaty and tender. While the brisket was cooked more well than I like, it wasn't overdone nor was it a deal breaker. Still tender and delicious. The sides were all great. Especially the greens and potato salad.... The delivery arrived relatively quick. And the packaging was spill and leak proof. I was very pleased with the quality of food that's prepared here.

I know it is cinco de mayo and natl hoagie day, but everyday should be bbq day imo. I hit up Blowin' Smoque on Haddon Ave in Camden today, right by Donkey's. Bbq and hospitality hit the spot. Bbq reminds me of your dads backyard bbq smoker food, if your dad was really good at bbq'ing! Mac n cheese was cheesy and flavorful, ribs had great flavor of smoke and charcoal. I washed it all down with a sweet iced tea. I really enjoyed this lunch for all under $20.

Food was awesome and very very reasonably priced. The mac n cheese was great and the cabbage was awesome as well. Go here now.

Really good BBQ! My husband and I ordered take out - we tried the brisket, pork ribs, Mac n cheese, broccoli salad, beans and rice, candied yams, and the cornbread. The meats were very tender. I LOVE (5/5) the spice in their BBQ sauce. My favorite sides were the broccoli salad (big surprise to me) and the beans/rice. The candied yams were very good. The Mac n cheese was my least favorite - not sure if this is just preference or what but I prefer my Mac n cheese saucy and this one seemed more like a baked casserole. The cornbread muffins were pretty dry but still tasted good with the other food. Would definitely order from them again in the future!

First time at Blowin Smoque was great! Omar was so friendly and gave me some samples when I told him it was my first visit. Smelled amazing, super clean, order was ready when I got there. Only reason I give 4/5 stars is because the brisket was a bit chewy for my liking, but I'd still go back for more.

Great BBQ, very good customer service. The ribs were tasty as was the brisket. It doesn't have much seating so probably best for take out. I will definitely be back.