Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse

The Real Deal is Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse which delivers on outstanding BBQ flavors and fun atmosphere! Firstoff, let’s begin with the service which was good, but the wait to be able to order took a long time on a Saturday lunch. The wait after ordering took a bit as well. I would be prepared during a lunch or dinner be there for a bit. I have to say the rest is worth the wait. Second, the atmosphere and vibe are outstanding. Rustic looks and lots of seating inside and outside, seating for large groups. The decor fits the bbq world, lots of fun, and meat education. Thirdly and lastly, the Food, Yes!!! The bbq here is outstanding, full of flavor, beers are amazing, huge variety of beers and family style foods and single plates as well! I didn’t get time to rate everything so I will update this on the next go around! I will be back with an update I hope so!! Must try!!!

Very cool place! The covered outdoor patio has string lights and a mural, which make the atmosphere so festive! The food is delicious and was brought out extremely fast. The tri-tip was the most tender meat I've ever had. The staff were also super friendly and helpful. They even gave us samples of drinks when we were deciding what to order. Definitely hope to come back here!

I came here for lunch one day while in town for business meetings. I got the 1/4 Tri-Tip meal with "Burnt end beans" and a "Winter salad" as my sides. I had asked for the meat well done and lean, I got well done but it could have been leaner. The 1/4 pound is two strips of meat and I ended up losing a solid portion to fat. Aside from that, the meat tasted fantastic. Their BBQ sauces were delicious, the soda machine had great better for you options, and the sides were fantastic. I'm very picky with beans, I usually do not like them at 90% of the places I go, but these were fantastic and they had pieces of meat in with them. I paid about $20 for lunch, which is a little on the high side, especially given the portion of meat. I did not have any of their beer as I had to drive right after and they had mostly IPAs and few if any beers that I would drink. I ate inside. The atmosphere was great and the music was fantastic. It looked like they had a private room and maybe even tours of their facility.

Best ribs and collard greens I’ve had in a long time. Solid burger and great beer selection as well! Friendly staff and lots of outdoor seating too. Can’t wait to go back!

I've been to Urban Roots many times. I've always enjoyed my food. My favorites are the fried fish plate and the brisket. I stopped in to place a to-go order. My family wants good-sized portions and I shared this with the gentleman who took my order. I paid a hefty $178 to feed a family of 4. Needless to say, when I got home I was very disappointed (see pics). I probably would have saved money if I bought individual plates. This order was a trial because I told them I wanted to use their catering for 4th of July. While I was there waiting for my food I sent an email to the catering department. I have not received a response but based on the amount of food we received a catering order would be out of the question. THIS RATING IS SOLELY BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF FOOD WE RECEIVED FOR THE AMOUNT WE PAID.

Hooray for patio bike parking! Clean bathroom. The fish in the fish taco was nice. The salsa was very vinegar. Onion rings great but dont come with any sauce. Also, I know it's common these days, but why are beers in every brewery are often half IPAs? So we ordered four that weren't for our tasting. I liked 2 out of 5 (the hazy ironically and the porter). The ordering process was a bit disjointed; I didn't understand the line and choosing the beers and paying all in separate places. Somehow felt cramped up there for such a huge room. Pleasant to sit outside so overall not bad. Best to go on a Monday or Tuesday and get the promo pints for $5.

Yall, go to this place! As someone who lives in Texas, I was curious/skeptical about their BBQ. But lemme tell you, it is GOOOOOD! I actually had (on the side) the Alabama white sauce, as I had never heard of that, and it was good! DON'T FORGET THE BEER! It's yummy!!

Great BBQ in Sacramento, but you u definitely need to help yourself to the house sauces. I got tri tips, cheddar quest, and a side of the beans. The outdoor space is amazing on a nice day, and obviously their beer selection is top notch.

Yummy food, good variety of drinks, great service! There was a lot of people, the ambiance was chill.

What an amazing discovery! Visited Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse for the first time on June 21 to celebrate a birthday -- and it was an unforgettable experience. We ended up here by chance, but it turned out to be the highlight of the evening. The beer selection is outstanding -- something for every taste -- and the meat? Absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The place has a relaxed and vibrant vibe, and the service was spot-on too. This is easily one of the most memorable spots I've been to in Sacramento, and I'm already looking forward to coming back again. 5 stars without a doubt!

The young lady with the "K" on her name was super funny and great to talk too, the rest of the staff was pretty dope too. BBQ burger and fries... defiantly will be one of my go to burgers. My only issue isn't bad, but I should've said well done. Pretty busy day, but it was a Saturday. I will go again. Not to loud, but enough to know that people were there and there was a special event going on.

Food, beer and service top notch Great BBQ!! Had brisket, HOT Link, pork belly burnt ends and pulled pork Slaw and collard greens for sides Top 3 beers had - Guys, Gals ; galaxy tactics and DEMONS RUN Can't wait to come back to try the other meats and sides Nice job!!!

I came here during dinner time on a weekend and here is my experience. The place is HUGE, with plenty of seatings in and outside of the space for seating. It was very spacious and the open space concept is great. The worker got the line moving quickly so I did not have to wait long to order my food and receiving was in a jiffy 15ish minute. I ordered the pork belly burnt ends and the rib dinner platter, and dang it was filling! The pork belly is a recommend from me to order and the ribs were amazing if you enjoy the dryer type of ribs. How did they make the fries because it was AMAZING and sooo crunchy! Wonderful with the bbq sauce that was self served in the restraunt. I will definetly be coming back for more, especially the fries with bbq sauce because that was such a scene stealer to me. Thank you Urban Roots. Food Insta: @kellydotcoms

Our group loved it so much we went twice. The meat eaters loved everything they got- over the course of the few days they got brisket, chicken wings, beans, cornbread, side salad and mac n cheese. Lots of smoke rings on the meat and they were in heaven. I super appreciated the clear labeling of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan items. As the vegan I did not leave hungry- The side melon salad was tasty (no gross slimy melon to be found) and the succotash salad was delicious and filling. The salad is enough for two people depending on your hunger level. There is also soft serve (dairy based). Plenty of seating options indoors and outdoors. There are 5.00 pint nights (Monday and Tuesday). The service was perfect and everything came out quickly. Highly recommend!

A group of us friends like to try new places so we decided to give Urban Roots a try for one of their birthday. We ordered All The Smoke, Smokehouse Nachos with Brisket, additional 1/2 lb ribs & 1/2 lb pork belly burnt ends & mango lemonade slushy (non-alcoholic). Our bill came out to be $205. Food quality was not to our liking and portion was small. Most of all the protein meats were salty. If not salty, then it was too sweet. Nachos had no flavor & cheese was not even melted. The additional $10 we paid for brisket to be added to the nachos was so not worth. French fries and onion rings tasted like it has been made a while and kept warm until serve. Only good thing about this place is the mango lemonade slushy. For that reason, I'm giving this place 2 stars ONLY. So, will we be returning customers, HECK NO!!!

Great BBQ in Sacramento, but you u definitely need to help yourself to the house sauces. I got tri tips, cheddar quest, and a side of the beans. The outdoor space is amazing on a nice day, and obviously their beer selection is top notch.

Bbq is one of my favorite foods and I've been wanting to try Urban Roots. I finally got to try it out Friday night. Walking in, I was impressed by the outdoor seating and indoor seating, plenty of seatings for small and large groups! I also like the open kitchen concept. The concept here is you order at the cashier they'll bring the food out to you. This is similar to the bbq concept in Texas. For food I ordered a 1/4 pound of Brisket, half portion of ribs, and I made it a combo (side, side salad, and cornbread) for the side I chose the brisket beans. The food came out within minutes. The food tasted amazing. I've been craving bbq ever since I came back from Texas and this was comparable. Not as good as Texas, but as good as it gets in California. Everything was amazing here including the beer. Urban roots is also one of my favorite breweries in Sacramento. Overall I would highly recommend this place!

Single line (no matter how what.) Worth the wait...? Brisket beef dip sandwich, ribs, etc. The BBQ sauce is a must.

I remember really loving the pork belly burnt ends the first time I've ever been here. Coming again, it's absolutely still my favorite thing to order & I think it's worth it. So much savory flavor goes into. Just know it might be very oily. We also tried the brisket this time. It was pretty good, but not mind blowing. And the portion size was wayyyyy smaller than I hoped for. I know it goes by pound, but man, was I surprised. We made this a meal, which all tasted pretty good! Mac & cheese, side salad and the cornbread with the super yummy maple butter (I think it was maple butter). This is a pretty cool spot to hang out with friends and grabs some food and drinks. Staff was pretty nice. There's a table with bbq sauces & you put away your own dishes near there once you're done eating. I'd still come back, but make sure to only order the burnt ends, or make sure to look at photos to see what I'm getting.

Loved the chimichiri Tri tip! Ribs were good as was the Cali Club, but would prefer sourdough to white bread. Pulled pork was flavorful. Beers were great. Fries were crispy and salty. Loved all the barbecue sauces for dipping fries.

First time in at Urban Roots. Ordered the pork belly burnt ends. Had great flavor and were juicy. Nice outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. A little pricey for 4 people no beers and still came in at about $120.00 I will go back as I was very happy with the quality of the food

Second time I've been here. They are expensive for how much food you get but delicious. Plenty of seating inside and outside. They also have different bbq sauces you can put in a little cup to try. My favorite thing has to be the Pibb though. Pibb is my absolute fav soda and I get very excited when places have it.

This place was awesome! We loved the atmosphere and variety of bbq and beer. We will definitely be back! Even with how busy it was, our food came out very quickly. That honey mustard bbq sauce was so good.

I came here on Saturday for a friend's 50th birthday. There was a large group of us but we were able to find a couple outside tables very quickly, in the back area. All the food everyone ordered looked really good and people had nothing but great things to say about it. I had already eaten but I did try a friend's onion ring and it was very tasty. I'll definitely be back soon for ribs, they looked amazing and I've enjoyed them in the past. They have a nice condiment t table. The beer selection is good and I appreciated the cider and hard seltzer option as I am gluten sensitive. The staff member's were all nice and welcoming. I do wish they would set up a sit down ordering system as there is always a line to order food especially on sunny weekends.

This place was so good! I just wish I had known about it sooner. We were in the area looking for a new spot to try and ended up stumbling across it. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and a kids' meal with pulled pork and mac and cheese. The portions were the perfect size for us, and we really enjoyed the food. I also got the raspberry lemonade cider, which was delicious and not too sweet. They had a great variety of drinks to choose from too. They were playing good music outside, and the inside had plenty of seating. I am definitely planning to come back on a summer night because I think it would be such a good time. Plus, the outdoor area is dog-friendly! You cannot bring your dog inside, but they are more than welcome to hang out with you outside.

Was awesome Great food drinks and customer service ! Love the barrel area set up unique vibe love it

3.5/4 stars for me. This was a highly recommended to me by someone in Sac as they mentioned every time they have friends and family visit this is their go to spot. It has cool vibes and lots of beer selections and just a fun sit down place. We had a beer flight and decided to take our food to go as we were super tired from our long day. Staff is super friendly. I can't speak too much to the beer selection as I've really toned down on drinking beer for many years now. In regards to the food--- While I typically expect to more when going to bbq spots, similar to other reviews I cannot justify the amount of meat you pay for the price. Maybe this was specifically in regards to the ribs. The half pound of ribs only came with 2 pieces of ribs. It makes me wonder if they take into consideration the bones and if this is the weight precooked or after. The 1/4 lb pulled pork seemed to have more meat and more filling. I would say everything was good but nothing particularly out of this world or memorable compared to other places I've been. I would say the brisket tacos is prob worth a try in terms of taste and cost. Wish we ordered to dine in so that we could have ordered more food instead. -brisket tacos -1/4 lb pulled pork -1/2 Lb ribs -pork belly burnt ends We got the tacos, pulled pork, ribs,

Urban Roots is our favorite brewery in Sacramento. First and foremost, the beers are consistently top notch. We've been coming here for 5 years and definitely have our favorites (Luna De Miel Mexican lager is #1), but you really can't go wrong ordering any of the house brews. The draft list is expansive, covering the most popular trends, but also often including complex malty beers and other styles often omitted by other small breweries. Stick around for some great BBQ! We love the smoked turkey and have frequently taken home a half pound for sandwiches. "Make it a meal" for a fantastic lunch on the patio w/ pickles, salad, cornbread and your choice of side. We go crazy for the collared greens. The crew working here is so friendly and upbeat. Ask for suggestions & current house favorites... the team always seems happy to help. We no longer live locally, but do our best to make it to Urban Roots whenever we visit or pass through the area. If we are short on time we'll still stop for some beer to-go. This stuff is the best around town. Cheers!

Always a good time! Bbq, pretzel, sides... Everything is delicious. My three year old ate several items and we packed home more so there's plenty to nibble on later.

Stumbled across this spot while in Sacramento last month and it was a great find. Urban Roots features a large selection of beers/cocktails and their smoked meats hit the spot. My favorite were the wings!! Great spot for date night/day or friends get together, also family friendly too so truly anyone can enjoy it. Large venue, ample seating indoors as well as outdoors (heated lamps for the colder months) and offering live music on the weekends.

When a friend told me that she was starting a new job, I immediately sent her a list of possible restaurants for us to celebrate this achievement. To my delight, she selected Urban Roots Brewing and Smokehouse...a restaurant that I have had bookmarked on Yelp for quite some time. Being that Christmas is near, the restaurant was packed with what looked like colleagues having a holiday party accompanied by good food and brews. I ordered the half portion Pork Belly Burnt Ends (so freakin delicious) meal with fries and cornbread (it's carb-loading season). To quench my thirst, I ordered the refreshing Blend In: Tropical ale (I'm not a fan of beer but found this to be quite satisfying). If you're a beer fan, they have a diverse selection. The staff here are very personable and friendly. Towards the end of our visit, who I believe to be either a supervisor or co-owner, retrieved our empty glasses and politely inquired about our dining experience (i.e., satisfaction with the food and drinks). His approach led me to believe that this business truly values the feedback of their customers, which is one of the indications of great management. I look forward to making a return visit in the near future!

The family and I went to this spot because we saw the reviews was on point. So, we were like let's give it a try. So we did. The food wasn't good to me. The Mac n cheese was good, the greens were nasty we left them at the table. The sausage sandwich was trash. Cornbread was really good with that butter. That's was super good. My son didn't like his shrimp nachos, he said it was to much cheese on it. I personally like a lot of cheese, so I would have enjoyed that. The vibe was vibing, the employees was super dope. They were sold out of barbecue. So I do want to try the ribs. The sweet treats is for sure on point. I will see if they got it next time. Until next time.

2 nd time here still great service! line moved quickly! but our chicken was under cooked? $112:00 dollars we couldn't eat the chicken !

This was our first time here. Service was great overall. The food wasn't all that great. My wings were burnt and difficult to eat. My friend's platter looked better than what I got. My onion rings were cold as well. This place has a lot of potential as it seems like a fun place.

I enjoyed what I ordered. The USDA Prime Angus brisket had a good marbling, making it tender and juicy. The seasoned rub they use has a good flavor and aroma. The collard greens were fantastic. The greens were tender yet not overcooked. I loved the cornbread and even the salad was perfect. A complimentary dill pickle was also included with the order. The only problem was I could not get over how pricey everything was here. Half the brisket is only 4 ounces, three thin slices for $10. Even with the addition of two sides, it was not a hearty meal. Everything was delicious but I was disappointed with the $20+ I spent for my total order (half portion of brisket, two sides) because I was still hungry. 3.5 stars. The food was delicious but pricey. The portions could be more generous.

I love this spot. Kid and pet friendly brewery with plenty food options! The bbq is awesome and fairly priced. Plus there is something for everyone to drink... from IPAs, ciders, seltzers, wine, soda. There is a large patio area with plenty seating plus indoor seating as well. You order up front, be prepared there are two lines.... One for food/drinks. However if you just want a beer just walk up to the bar area and avoid the line. Great spot to hang out. We ordered plenty food and all the food was great.

Ordered the sampler menu: Brisket was fantastic , highly recommend the fattier pieces of meat. Nicely flavored, smoky, and goes well with a little sauce The pork belly was tasty, but just too fatty in my opinion. There was barely any meat, mostly just fat. The mac and cheese is good, but really needs to be eaten quickly-- gets a little oily and heavy. After it cools off, it's not as great. The onion rings were solid Apple walnut salad was nice and refreshing, the fried quinoa was a nicely added touch. the pickle was a bit tough and not crisp. The flavor was there, but just not the bite I would have wanted to contrast the smoked and tender meat. Wings were huge portions, very tasty and not too dry. However, I did like it better with the bbq dipping sauce. It's fun to dip into the options of sauces. Great place for group hangouts, lively, but not too crowded. You can still hear one another speaking. Food comes out pretty quickly.

I don't know what took me so long to write a review on this place but since we discovered it we have visited multiple times the food is really good on busy days, on slower days I'd have to admit it's not as hot it seems like. The location is the best, you don't have to struggle to find parking like most places in the area it's in a residential area so it feels kind of private in a way. The ambiance is what keeps us coming back besides the food. We are mostly into Hazys and they honestly don't have the best beer ever but it's okay because I just really like the location and the food. The beer is just okay for me. They have a few IPA' s that are okay but not as hazy as I like honestly. I think they play different genres of music certain days (Atleast that's what we caught on to) I love that! This place is one of our favorite spots in the area. I really like the seating options, they have seating behind the building in front and inside. The customer service is great and the best part is that they're dog friendly (outside only) As you can tell from my pics my gf is wearing different outfits, that's just a few from the many times we've been here.

Urban Roots is a great place to hang with friends, whether it's a small group or a larger group. They have plenty of seating and their fast casual service makes it easy to find a spot and send someone up to order. They have indoor and outdoor seating and in the summer heat the misters are on full blast to counteract the heat. They have a lot of great beer on tap, including some collaborations and there's always something new to try. They have bbq available for purchase and self serve bbq sauce is available by the soda dispensers. There is a house sauce, a sweet sauce and a mustard sauce, they're all good, but we wish there was a hot version. We ended up ordering a pulled pork meal that came with two sides, cornbread and a cinnamon butter and we chose the salad and mac and cheese as our sides. We also ordered burnt ends, brisket and some drinks. The beer is always cold, fresh and delicious. The food came out warm, but not right off the bbq hot. The burnt ends were my favorite, but some pieces were chewier than I'd expect- I love it when it's a melt in your mouth experience. The brisket was good, and I tried dipping it in their sauces as well as it on it's own. The pulled pork was a bit dry and we ended up dousing it in the house bbq sauce, which improved it a lot. The salad was underwhelming, but I was really craving some greens with the meat- I probably would go for a different side in the future. The mac and cheese was creamy and saucy and they used curly noodles that were tasty. We ended up buying pineapple/vanilla swirl soft serve for dessert and they even offered rainbow sprinkles. This was a fun dessert. On my next visit I'd be interested in trying some of the sandwich or burger options

Urban Roots is not only a great spot for groups but can also be a prime location for date night. There is ample seating both inside and outside. It's very casual. You order food first and take a number with you to your table. Water, soda and sauces are self-serve. I loved how they had all their bbq sauces out and you can grab as much as you wanted without bothering anyone. I'd highly recommend their burnt ends and brisket. I've also had their ribs and Alabama white half chicken. While good, these items didn't wow me like the first two. They have a really nice beer selection. You can get small samples to help you decide what you want. My favorite was their Chocolate Orange Moustache. This spot has good food and amazing vibes. It wasn't too loud and I saw plenty of families here together with their little ones.

Great selection of beers on tap in this neighborhood brewery and restaurant. I only tried the rocky road chocolate moustache which was phenomenal! Complex flavors, rich, dark with notes of vanilla, coffee and nuts. It was on tap and also selling in bottles. I got one to take home too!

3.5 stars. I love their brisket and baked beans the most. Everything else is pretty bland. Their sauces helps a bit. I've came here numerous of time with family and coworkers. I love the atmosphere and the indoor outdoor seating. It's hard to find good BBQ in Sacramento. But the search continues.

I dont even know where to start... Kendal was our event cordinator, Jennifer took our food items and was so gracious enough to have the chef make us a dish that wasn't on the banquet menu. Heather was who assisted us day of our event and Justin was our bartender. Everyone was so so great, friendly and helpful. We decided to host a large group of friends for a celebration dinner for our elopement and Urban Roots did not disappoint!! The food was amazing and the dessert table we opted for not only had amazing tasting treats but they also even had personalized treats with our initials and last name on them (sweet suprise) this place was worth every penny! I wish I would of got picture of the food we had served but it was that good we didn't have a chance to snap a pic. Thank you again Urban Roots!!

Stopped by for a much needed meal and we were so happy we did! Our food was hot and delicious. We left full and wanting to visit again. We ordered up front at the counter and our food was quickly prepared after that. The restaurant was massive and fairly packed on the weekend we went. We chose to sit outside since the weather permitted it. All customers around us seemed happy with their meals!

One of my favorite breweries in the Sacramento area! Great beer, amazing food, and a cool mural. The staff is always friendly and helpful, especially when I'm trying something new. It's usually packed when I stop by, but the service is quick, so the wait never feels too long. There are two outdoor seating areas, one in the front and another on the side of the brewery. In the summer, they have a cooling mist, which is a lifesaver in the Sacramento heat. Everything I've tried here has been delicious, but the smoked chicken wings are one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with the Alabama White sauce! Dog-friendly Street parking (no parking lot)

Love coming here when visiting Sac town!! Great outdoor seating area and the interior is spotless! Great selection of beer to choose from and staff was helpful! Will always be back to try something new

Got the $99 ALL THE SMOKE had lots of meat! However I would only suggest for it to be shared by max 4 adults as long as they're not very hungry. My favorite was the pretzel because it was so fresh and soft, the alabama chicken and the collared green as well as the burnt end BEANS these were the only items that really had flavor and that says a lot for veggies to kinda be the star at a BBQ spot. The meats all just had the same flavor it's as if they're all seasoned and smoke with the same exact thing, so nothing stood out... but I can say they all consistently were tender so kudos for that. The only meat that had "flavor" is the Alabama chicken because of the white sauce was different. You do need BBQ sauce to add some sort of flavor to the other smoked meats. It's a very cool atmosphere to the right inside the building has barrels of I'm assuming beer or some sort of alcoholic drink. I would suggest letting there be an option to change the choice of meats in the all the smoke option.. There's a bar as well. Went in on a Wednesday evening at around 6:30pm. There wasn't a long line, but a lot of people were already seated inside that there wasn't any seats for a group of six, so we had to sit outside, thankfully, they had space heaters outside with nice string lights. Once you order your food, they give you a table number and take the food out to you. You pay everything upfront. I really think they should add some sort of baked potato (and idea is that they can make a menu item of a loaded baked potato with one of their meats!) or mashed potato to their menu wasn't really a fan of their cornbread. Their dinner rolls were nothing special it was The Hawaiian sweet bread rolls I saw the bags lol they added some sort of cinnamon butter on the side for it. Also the pretzel was delicious, better than Disney pretzels! It was fresh and soft everyone at table loved it, it was gone by end of meal lol. Another suggestion would be instead of The pile of pickles with pickled onions to maybe do coleslaw? The pickles were wasted... and the pickled onions was only eaten by me so there was a lot left over. Overall I'd come again I like to give places more than 1 try. But PLEASE add some sort of spicy sauce

Finally checked out Urban Roots for lunch today. We checked out their food during Covid, but too be honest, I don't really remember how we felt about what we ordered. It's an order at the counter and pick your own seats kind of place. There was lots of seating inside and out -- they even had great shade and misters. Their tables are big enough to share or for larger parties. There were 2 separate lines -- one for food and one for drinks, but both lines moved fairly quickly. They have a good selection of beers and seltzers to choose from and they allow you try samples before you order. I ordered a Blackberry Seltzer that was very good. For food, we ordered different thinks to try like the Pork Ribs, BBQ Burger, Brisket, Burn Ends and a Pretzel. We also ordered Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Beans and a Side Salad. Everything was super good! My favorite was the Burnt Ends and Collard Greens. The Pretzel was also very fresh and soft! I love a good brewery and some bbq and this place hits the spot for both! It's a great place to spend a relaxing Saturday or even a date night!

Great atmosphere food and people. The beers are a plenty and so is the Rose' as well as other wine options. The portions are big and reasonably prices. All the staff is helpful and nice. My fave beer was Luna de Miel. I loved it. They have plenty of communal seating as well as regular tables. Its a very relaxes vibe. Inside and outside seating. We will be back soon. I need to try the soft serve ice cream!!

I can't wait to return honestly. We stopped on the way home from Tahoe for lunch. I had the pork belly burnt ends and they were such a great choice! The meat was so flavorful and tender. The Mac and cheese was amazing. The beer was soooo good too! I'm 85% sure I had the urban 11? The whole meal was an A+ experience. Parking is limited to the surrounding area really but don't let that deter you. The staff is great and so is this spot! We'll be back next time we're in the area.

I'm not gonna lie, I am a sucker for some good BBQ. And when you combine a barbecue smokehouse with a brewing company all under one roof, then you've stepped into a utopia of food & drink heaven. This takes me to "Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse", one of Sacramento's most popular places that has been around since 2018. Located directly on V St. and in between 13th/14th St's, this area is a bit off the grid in Midtown but still close to Highway 50/80 as well as Oak Park. After enjoying most of the evening at a Juneteenth block party concert nearby, I came here on Saturday 6/15/2024 at around 9:15pm. Much to my delight, they were still serving a ton of food for its customers. Keep in mind that they are closed on Monday but open from 11am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm on Friday-Saturday, and 11am-9pm Sunday. Parking was surprisingly easy to find as I parked outside (on V St.) and made the quick walk to the main entrance. Now if you're looking for spacious, Urban Roots has you covered. The interior of this place is so large, it is one of the best establishments that can accommodate a lot of people. Once inside, there is a dedicated line for ordering food and another line where the vast core lineup of beers can be purchased. I also wanted to point out that there is a self-serve fountain drink station complete with several barbecue sauces, and two public restrooms located adjacent to there. And if you wish to enjoy your meal and/or beer outdoors, they have a respectable amount of seating that includes hanging lights and a huge mural that showcases the business name. Since I didn't want to indulge in anything too heavy, I went with a half-portion size (8 oz.) of their "Pork Spare Ribs". I decided to make this a meal and add a side of mac & cheese, side salad, pickle spear, and corn bread with cinnamon honey butter. Everything (after tax) came to less than $20 which is still a very good deal considering spiking food costs. I was handed a number and my food is brought out to me in around 5 minutes. Now I've been to my share of BBQ spots; Texas, Tennessee, and other states that specialize in this type of food. The spare ribs at Urban Roots are definitely above average and one of the better places I've tried in Sacramento so I give them credit for that. The mac & cheese has a nice creamy texture and tasted good but not out-of-this-world amazing. The side salad was a bit on the sweeter side (with heavy dressing coated inside) and the corn bread was tasty and also sweet. Overall, the ribs were the high point but everything else was quite forgettable. Considering this place was packed, customer service was excellent as the guys working here (cashier & server) did an amazing job. And since this is small family-owned business, they work hard to keep this place running successfully. After factoring in the taste/quality of the food, decent prices, amazing service, and large open environment (inside & out), I am giving "Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse" an above average four stars.

Great casual ambiance with wide selection of beer and solid American bbq. We ordered the burnt ends meal. The mac and cheese was ok, the cornbread was ok, and the salad was ok. The half portion of brisket was great - soft and chewy. I would probably skip the fish tacos - not much flavor and not the usual panko-fried fish tacos I'm used to ordering. The beer selections were great. Lots of seating both inside and out. Service was fast (you order and grab a table). Great for large groups!

For years, I've been whining about how there's no good "BBQ" joints in the Sacramento area, and by "good" I mean: affordable, delicious, and authentic. Why then, did nobody tell me about Urban Roots? I stumbled upon it quite by accident, and immediately fell in love with the vibe. The setting is a perfect paradoxical marriage of humble, modern, rustic, chic. At the core of the restaurant is the feeling that this is a communal experience, with giant shared table space and a cozy patio with plenty of seating. Large groups of friends laughed and delighted while they chowed down on their grub, and even though I dined alone tonight, I felt connected to the crowd. Which brings me to the food...there was much I wanted to try. I had to narrow it down, so I selected the pork belly burnt ends and some brisket. In addition to being a certified KCBS barbeque judge, these are dishes I occasionally smoke at home for my family, so I consider my standards to be high. Don't tell my family, but Urban Roots blew my own BBQ out of the water! Everything was cooked to tender perfection, kissed with all the right smoke and seasonings. And while certainly not an inexpensive venture, I feel that they definitely have the food priced right for the value (quantity + deliciousness). Urban Roots, you have won me over. I will return (with my family), and more importantly, I guess I have to stop whining about the lack of great BBQ in the area!

Great food and decent prices. Outdoor seating for the doggos, with community style picnic tables and shade. Lots of flies but outside is more fun. Got the fried fish tacos which I think also comes in the form of fish and chips; 3 piece wings (huge - see photo); and brisket grilled cheese melt. All good. The tacos are small portions. To be honest I don't like cornmeal as a batter so I wouldn't get that again. Unknown white sauce on wings was rad though, can't place the flavor other than good. And the melt was delicious and cheesy. Based on the brisket in there they know how to barbecue. Seat and serve yourself, pay at the register. Easy to find parking at any time, and isn't ever over crowded that you have to wait to sit down.

We came for a private event, but have been here before for dinner with friends. We love the selection of good bbq and good drinks, fun place to hang out!

Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse is like that friend who always talks a big game but delivers just enough to keep you interested. It's not a bad place to hang out, but don't come expecting your socks to be blown off--unless you count the beer, which is a solid contender for MVP. Food: The brisket and burnt ends were... fine. You know that feeling when you're expecting fireworks but get a sparkler instead? That's the brisket. It's tender, sure, but it's also a little shy in the flavor department. Luckily, the house BBQ sauce is there like the hero we didn't know we needed, swooping in to save the day. The greens? Oh, those greens are living their best life. Whoever's in charge of them deserves a raise because they've somehow managed to make a side dish the star of the plate. And the cornbread--let's talk about the glow-up. Last time, it could've moonlighted as a paperweight. Now? It's moist, fluffy, and actually something I'd consider eating on purpose. Bravo, cornbread. Beer: If the food is the backup band, the beer is the headliner. The craft beer selection is diverse, and whether you're into hoppy, malty, or something in between, they've got you covered. Honestly, I could've skipped the food and just had a beer flight and a side of greens and been perfectly happy. Ambience: The industrial-chic decor and laid-back vibe make it a nice spot to kick back with friends. It can get a bit loud inside, though, so prepare to shout about how average your brisket is. The outdoor patio is a solid choice if you prefer your BBQ with a side of fresh air. Service: The service was fine--not overly attentive, but not neglectful either. Think of it as the Goldilocks of service: not too much, not too little, just... there. Overall Experience: Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse is a decent spot for good beer, killer greens, and BBQ that's almost memorable if you pour on enough sauce. It's a place where you can eat, drink, and debate whether the cornbread has truly achieved redemption. Rating: 3/5--come for the beer, stay for the greens, and hope the brisket levels up next time.

We were a group of 8 and ordered 2 of the All the smoke, which was a platter of every meats. The cashier said 1 plate can fill a group of 3-4 but honestly it was super filling for the 8 of us. Everything was exquisite and tasty! The sides had a great variety as well. We were all stuffed to the brim of our pants. One of the sausage was a bit spicy for our group but it was still very good. I think our favorite was the pork belly burnt ends, so much flavor! We definitely enjoyed the food and vibes. It's very spacious with tons of seating and a great variety of beers. highly recommend.