4.6
1000+ Ratings
Soul & Smoke - Evanston
4.6 x (1,000+) • 1852.5 mi • American • Black-owned • BBQ • Group Friendly • Alcohol • $$ • Info
1601 Payne Street
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Rating and reviews
"Best barbecue we’ve ever had. Meat was cooked perfectly and the sides were divine. Sauces were beyond good. Mustard based sauce was the best."
• James H. • 12/31/23
"Excellent food and team! Delicious -- an there are NOT many restaurants to get my ****5 stars."
• Patricia T. • 11/17/23
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Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday - Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Featured items
COMBOS
- PULLED PORK SANDWICH + SIDE$14.00 • 97% (38)Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich with Original BBQ Sauce, Apple Slaw and Choice of Side
- PRIME BRISKET SANDWICH + SIDE$19.00 • 95% (23)Chopped Prime Brisket Sandwich with Original BBQ Sauce, Bread & Butter Pickles and Choice of Side.
- VEGAN SMOKEY JOE SANDWICH + SIDE$14.00Smoked TVP In a savory tomato sauce with Vegan Gouda Cheese and House made Pickles. Served with Choice of Side. Hint- The Chips, Pickles and sweet potato with no butter are all vegan side options!
- PASTRAMI SANDWICH + SIDE$20.00 • 100% (3)House-made pastrami, gold sauce, house-made pickles and choice of side.
FROM THE SMOKER
At Soul & Smoke, we treat barbecue with the reverence it deserves.SOUL FOOD
Good food tastes good and makes you feel good.- SMOKED CHICKEN GUMBO$16.00 • 75% (8)16oz Smoked Chicken, Dark Roux, Chicken Andouille Sausage, Carolina Gold Rice + Scallions *Pork Free
- CAJUN SHRIMP & GRITSPriced by add-ons • 80% (5)Texas Gold Shrimp in Chicken Andouille Sausage Bisque with Stone-Ground Grits and Scallions. *Pork FreeVoted top 10 best takeout dishes by Chicago Magazine!
- GRILLED JERK CHICKEN$25.58 • 50% (4)Airline Chicken Breast, Sweet Potato Mash, Scallions, Lime, Jerk Sauce
- GRILLED BUTTERMILK WINGS$19.83 • 83% (6)Buttermilk Brined Grilled Wings with Choice of Sauce on Side. 1 LB order = 7-9 Wings*Gluten FreeChicken sourced from Harrison's Poultry Farm
- GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMON + SIDE$31.05Cajun spiced grilled Scottish Salmon filet with charred lemon, parsley and choice of side*Salmon is gluten free
- SOUTHERN CHOPPED SALAD$14.00Mustard Greens, Iceberg, Broccoli, Pickled Green Tomato, Split Peas, Shallot, Avocado, Candied Sunflower Seeds, and a side of Garlic Herb Vinaigrette
SMOKED MEATS: BY THE POUND
We pour our soul into this food, because barbecue is a craft worthy of devotion.- SMOKED PRIME BRISKETPriced by add-ons • 80% (20)Smoked and sliced USDA Prime Brisket. Served with your choice of sauce on the side. *Gluten Free. Brisket is a fatty meat! We will do our best to honor your fat request, but all orders of brisket will contain some fat.
- SMOKED DUROC RIB TIPSPriced by add-ons • 87% (49)Smoked Rib Tips with choice of sauce on the side.*Gluten Free
- PASTRAMIPriced by add-ons • 75% (4)House Cured and Smoked Prime Beef Pastrami, with a side of sauce. We recommend Gold!*Gluten Free
- SMOKED PULLED PORKPriced by add-ons • 81% (11)Smoked and pulled pork shoulder served with choice of sauce on the side. *Gluten Free
- SMOKED CHEDDAR JALAPENO SAUSAGE$7.00 • 75% (4)Grilled and Sliced Cheddar Jalapeño Sausage (gf)
FAMILY MEALS
- GREATEST HITS$161.571 Pound Smoked Prime Brisket, 1 Full Slab Ribs, Shrimp & Grits, 24oz Mac & Cheese, 4 Cornbread Muffins and 1 Bottle Original BBQ SauceFamily meals include a 5% discount off of menu prices.No substitutions
- NORTHSHORE SPECIAL$122.481lb Smoked Prime Brisket, 1lb Smoked Pulled Pork, 6oz Apple Slaw, 6oz Bread & Butter Pickles, Large Mac & Cheese, 1 Dozen Slider Buns & 8oz Original BBQ SaucePopular
- PRIME BRISKET SLIDER KIT (12 SLIDERS)$109.54Make Your Own Sliders:2lbs Smoked Prime Brisket, 16oz Bread & Butter Pickles, 1 Dozen Slider Buns + Choice of Sauce
SIDES
We are consumed with the details: the meat-to-bone ratio on our ribs, the creaminess of our mac and cheese, and the combination of spices in Chef Carter’s signature sauce.KIDS
DESSERT
EXTRA SAUCE
BEVERAGES
COCKTAILS, BEER & WINE
Please note you must show valid ID for alcoholic beverage purchases.MERCH
COMMUNITY MEALS
We are cooking and individually packaging the meals. Purchase a meal for our community fridge, which is free and available 24 hours a day.UTENSILS
Add to your cart if you need them!- Rating and reviews
4.6
•1000+ Ratings •
29 Reviews
Jim N.• 04/15/24Best barbecue in Chicago
Thomastrius M.• 03/29/24Great food
Vashni T.• 03/15/24Great food fast service
Alejandro C.• 03/07/24The brisket and pulled pork were delicious.
Aiden D.• 01/15/24Got here quickly
James H.• 12/31/23Best barbecue we’ve ever had. Meat was cooked perfectly and the sides were divine. Sauces were beyond good. Mustard based sauce was the best.
ALEXANDRA G.• 12/17/23Delicious!
Patricia T.• 11/17/23Excellent food and team! Delicious -- an there are NOT many restaurants to get my ****5 stars.
Jeffrey D.• 10/13/23Very
Spencer P.• 08/26/23Great food!
Spencer P.• 08/17/23Great!
Tim A.• 08/04/23Some of the best barbecue in Chicagoland, I love the rib tips, Mac and cheese, and the brisket
Karina K.• 07/31/23great food
Karina K.• 07/29/23fresh delicious food
Spencer P.• 06/19/23Great food!
Spencer P.• 06/03/23Everything was great!
Stanley K.• 04/13/23TASTY!
Wyvette H.• 03/02/23Fast friendly customer focused service,
Stanley K.• 02/24/23first time ordering and very flavorful. the apple slaw was great.
Christopher R.• 02/02/23so good 🙌🏻 consistent and filling!
Michael M.• 12/22/22Food is very delicious!
Michael M.• 12/07/22Food is always very delicious.
Melissa M.• 08/12/22Fast and friendly
Manny Q.• 07/27/22The best!
Manny Q.• 07/21/22Great food.
MADELINE A.• 05/13/22Everything was very good and tasted fresh
Angela M.• 04/24/22The flavors were so good. Everything was so so good
George G.• 12/17/21Best BBQ
emmanuel A.• 11/09/21Excellent
