Smoke In The Pit

We were coming to see the George Floyd memorial and spotted this location for soul food. There's parking along the street out front. It's a small spot with no seating. You can call in your order or walk up to the window to order. The website is smokeinthepitrestaurant.com and not the one listed. There's a small restroom inside for patrons. The food was delicious. We got wing and tips meal that included two sides and a drink. Sides were greens and fried spaghetti. The bbq sauce was so tasty and fresh made. Definitely recommend and would return. The George Floyd memorial is right at corner.

Really disappointing! For starters, I ordered coleslaw but got beans. That wouldn't have been so bad if the rest of the order was good. Chicken wings were my favorite. Good flavor but really small. The pulled pork was fatty but fine as well. The brisket, however, was BAD! It was mainly fat and gristle and really tough. It was basically inedible. Won't order from here again

This food was delicious! The staff was so courteous and nice! I got smoked wings, and try brisket sandwich dinners with fried speghetti and Mac, then fried speghetti and greens respectfully. Both were SO good! Wow! And then I bought a bucket of rib tips and those were good as well! The only downside is I wish they had a Alabama white BBQ sauce to go along with the rib tips. But delicious food none the less!

Yelp really let me down on this one... and normally I would grade on a curve when I get BBQ outside of the big BBQ cities. BUT... I had some of the best BBQ I've ever had at another local favorite, FireBox Deli, so I know this city can make good BBQ.Just not here... Look, their fish is OK (over-fried though) and their cobbler is quite good. But the BBQ... from the ribs, to the rib tips, to the pulled pork, to the brisket, to the turkey leg... you get the idea. All bad...I like to find silver linings in food, but none to to be found here. The worst I've had in a long time.

Some of the best bbq I've had. If you like a smoke flavor, this is a spot for you. Meat was fall of bone, ribs were 10/10. The meat speaks for itself, and the sides complimented. Sauce on the side was a nice touch because I didn't even want it the meat was so good! Will return. Worth the visit.

Smoke in the Pit is my #1 spot to go to for some serious BBQ. I personally think they have the best meats around. No question. It's a hole in the wall spot located on Chicago Ave that serves up an incredible menu. My favorite meal to order from here is the 3 ribs with fries lunch combo for $7.79. I don't even like barbecue sauce, but their barbecue sauce is an exception for me. It's tangy, smoky, and tastes perfect with the ribs. I don't know what seasoning they put on their battered fries, but these fries have my heart. They're so addicting and come hot and fresh every time I've been. I also really love their brisket, pulled pork, and collard greens here.This place does not have dine-in, and has always been a pick-up only spot even prior to the pandemic. When you enter their doors, it feels like a lobby area where they keep it simple: an order window and a pick up window. You place an order to the right and slide to the left to grab your food once it's prepared. There's free street parking right outside. Smoke in the Pit is a staple in the Twin Cities. Their meat is not only flavorful and juicy, you're not breaking the bank to get some real BBQ. In the summer, I love coming here to order several different menu items and bringing it all to a nearby lake or park to have a picnic. Their food is glorious y'all and I promise you'll fall in love with it too. They have some fried spaghetti that I have my eye on for my next trip.

Pay attention to your digital presence. Don't say you are open Sundays when you are not! It's a waste of people's time. Do better.

I wanted to venture out and find a great local barbecue joint. I found it! I did take out, and I live 30 minutes away and it was still delicious!The smoked wings, apparently what their known for, was the best thing I had. The wings were big, moist, and had a unique smokey flavor! The brisket was sliced thinly, which was kind of disappointing. I like bigger pieces:)Usually, the sides at barbecue spots are an afterthought. However, the Mac n Cheese was surprisingly impressive. The noodles were still semi al dente, and they weren't swimming in cheese sauce. It's a perfect accompaniment to the robust smokiness of the wings.

Sweet lord how have I not heard of this place before?!TLDR, it's amazing I plan to come back every week. Longer review:Food - incredible. All of it, plan ahead, have backup options. Things will be sold out because it's that dang deliciousService - friendly, welcoming, especially when you see the line out the door. They deserve 1,000 gold stars for making the experience so dang easyAtmosphere - just straight forward and delicious. No frills, all the good stuff thoughI'm so glad to have found this restaurant, it's incredible. I'll be back, I'll be bragging about it every time I come back. That's all.

Literally the best brisket i've ever tasted so tender and the fat just melts in your mouth. and the staff are always super nice