Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River
Barbecue restaurant · Avondale
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Highlights
Brisket, ribs, mac & cheese, cornbread, collards, gumbo
Brisket, ribs, mac & cheese, cornbread, collards, gumbo
"Soul & Smoke has a familiar story: a catering business designed for events buys a food truck. But now this outstanding barbecue spot in Evanston has (along with a food truck) a riverfront spot in Avondale. And not only are the meaty brisket and ribs incredible, but the sides (like creamy mac and cheese, cornbread muffins, and spicy baked beans) are all just as great as the meat." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Soul & Smoke has a familiar story: a catering business got a food truck and then opened a brick-and-mortar business. The brisket and ribs at this spot located at Rockwell on the River are incredible, and so are the sides like creamy mac and cheese, cornbread muffins, and spicy baked beans. Throw in a refreshing beer on their patio, and you get everything you want out of a summertime cookout without actually cooking." - john ringor, adrian kane
"D’Andre Carter and Heather Bublick have slowly created a barbecue empire in Chicago, with restaurants in suburban Evanston and a space along the Chicago River in Avondale. The brisket, moist and well-spiced, is among the best in Chicago, proving the Midwest isn’t just about links, chicken, and ribs when it comes to smoked meat. But fans of spare ribs won’t be disappointed, and the smoked link is a revelation. Being Chicago, it’s not a true experience without rib tips. Best for: While crowds convene downtown for waterfront dining, visit Soul & Smoke for a tranquil meal off the Chicago River." - Ashok Selvam
"With three locations and a food truck, Soul and Smoke pairs barbecue with soul food flawlessly. The mac and cheese is filled with so much sharp cheddar the flavor bursts through the dish. The pulled pork is so well-seasoned that it needs no sauce—the taste of the meat stands alone. Grab carryout from their locations in Evanston and Avondale, or head to Accenture Tower in the West Loop." - phaithe norman, adrian kane
"Chef D’Andre Carter and wife Heather Bublick have brought back barbecue glory to the river. Carter, a South Side Chicago native, has shown an obsession for barbecue with Texas-style brisket, tender baby backs, and more. The operation also has a stall in the Time Out Market Chicago in Fulton Market, a food truck, and the original location in Evanston. Don’t forget about the smoked link." - Ashok Selvam
