Diners are enticed by the "meaty perfume in the air" at this Wicker Park "BBQ heaven" where "pretty good everything" includes "juicy and tender" ribs and an "awesome selection of sides"; "friendly" staffers mind the "no-frills" space, and though they don't take reservations, a recent expansion should "make crowds less of an issue."
A rib-and-blues emporium, in the gentrified though still funky Wicker Park, Smoke Daddy serves up tangy barbecued ribs with generously supplied napkins for swabbing stray sauce. Today fans pack bar stools and booths for the chow, which includes richly flavored smoked pulled pork and homemade fries, as well as for the no-cover R&B and jazz bands that play nightly after 9:30. A short walk from...
Smoke Daddy's tiny room with an even tinier stage showcasing loud entertainment should make customers feel like they've stumbled upon a hidden gem. Alas, this food ain't no crazy diamond shinin'. Try dry ribs with collard greens that resemble and taste like steamed spinach. Their patio area could be so awesome if only it wasn't covered in leaves. It's the only BBQ place in Ukie Village, so...
Live music heats up this dark, divey Wicker Park barbecue spot.:
In Short
Photos of blues and jazz greats hang on chipped, seafoam-green walls in this narrow space. The menu is nearly all barbecue, with huge portions at low prices. The barbecue sampler... Pros + good foodlarge portions Cons - smoky