SmokeStacks Cafe

First things first DO NOT let the outside and location deter you! Second.... F-R-E-S-H!!! Everything is fresh, and the menu changes daily! They have a couple staples that are always on the menu so check there website before you go! We shared the César salad, wings, hand cut fries and braised beef tacos! Please go see the photos cause my descriptions are not going to do it justice. This place is being run by a brother/sister duo sister is running the front of the house and is the pastry chef while brother is the chef! So ignore the negative reviews about wait times... good food is worth the wait! OMG I JUST BIT INTO THE PEACH AND BLUEBERRY TART I GOT TO GO WHILE WRITING THIS... AMEN! Just go people... just go!

SmokeStacks Cafe serves up the best burger in Raleigh, hands down. I made it a point to return during my trip just to grab another burger and fries. The small, local vibe of the restaurant is charming, and the staff is super accommodating. They even let me place a to-go order before the kitchen opened, which saved me time. It's the kind of place you go out of your way to visit!

Yum! Feel like I got to try a little bit of everything on my first trip to SmokeStacks and every single dish was absolutely delicious. I hear the menu changes often but I really enjoyed my fried fish with goat cheese grits. So yummy! Oh and their cocktails great too! I can't quite remember the name of my drink but it was their lavender drink and I would go back just for that alone. But their food is good too and service was top notch. Not a fancy place but if you're a foodie, this is a must try.

We wanted to go out for a low key 27th anniversary, so we came and minds blown. The food was amazing, Ashleigh was our waitress and was so knowledgeable and helpful in our decision process. My wife and I split a beet "caprese" which was delicious, for Dinner I got the steak Frites. The steak had an A1 aoli and it was on the fries too. I could not keep my family out of my Fries they were amazing!My son got the ribs and they were so rich and flavorful. My wife got the Coq au Vin which had a richness from cooking method different than traditional and delicious. This will definitely be a place We will be back regularly.

If you don't live in this Oakwood area near downtown, I recommend using a gps to find it as it's an old building in the middle of a charming neighborhood. Or just look for Oakwood Cemetery. Very close. Plenty of street parking.Small building, but they do have indoor and outdoor seating, and service is always terrific. Thankfully they live up to their name, as smoke flavor can be found in many ways. Four of us went for Sunday brunch. Started off by sharing the most delicious little deviled eggs that were pickled, with a dusting of curry. Brilliant!Three of the four of us had the pork hash that comes with poached eggs and hollandaise. Husband chose scrambled eggs on his instead. No one could come close to finishing this rich dish. It's very meaty...lots of pork and sausage over potatoes. Meanwhile I was enjoying the heck out of the most amazing smoked chicken and dumplings. These are not the usual southern ones that are like a thick stew. This version was actually a creamy soup, with chunks of smoked chicken and a few delicate dumplings. Chicken pieces were a bit dry, but the outstanding flavor made up for it.Drinks were good. Great bloody mary, decent moscow mules and really good coffee. Only disappointment for me was the killer looking apple cinnamon donut had an unusual texture and very little flavor.

Tried this at Dreamville and though the prices at the Dreamville booths were atrocious, I'm assuming it was due to booth fees or something. They also gave me pulled pork instead of the brisket I requested but all was forgiven because that pulled pork was something else. This was also my first time having BBQ in the south so I'm not sure if this is typical southern pulled pork - the skin was still attached and crispy, and the meat was smoky (in color and flavor) all the way through. Mac was nothing too crazy but solid.

SmokeStacks Cafe is a hidden gem in the Oakwood Neighborhood. It was once Quality Grocery but is now a small restaurant. They left the logo on the side of the restaurant. The restaurant is on the small side with about seven tables inside and more tables outside on the heated patio. The large menu changes daily and some of the dishes are creative with items you wouldn't think to put together but once you try it, it does work well.On my last visit, I went with the steak and eggs. The portion was huge when it came out and I had to take some for another meal. I also ordered sweet potato and goat cheese empanadas to go as that combination sounded yummy. I couldn't resist the brownie either.I highly recommend SmokeStacks Cafe.

Food is delicious as always, the changing menu keeps things fresh and interesting. The service is always great. And we always seem to show up at just the right time. This place doesn't miss the mark. Every. Single. Time. (At least for me) If you are an adventurous foodie, I highly recommend this place.

This is a diamond in the rough, in a residential area.Adorable outdoor patio. Daily changing homemade menu=fresh! Albiet, too salty. Friendly and knowledable service. A delighful first visit!

Outstanding food and service! Will definitely go back. Highly recommend for brunch