Soul & Smoke Evanston

1601 Payne St, Evanston
(847) 859-2732

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Kyle

We used S&S catering for our wedding and couldn't be happier. Staff were extremely helpful and food arrived on time, even when we changed the delivery window on short notice. Food was great and got rave reviews from every vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and meat eater we had in attendance!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rozi Redz

Lori Lee!!!! Wow just wow! The fact that we came 1.5 hours away just to try this gem of establishment should tell you something. We went in very nervous but she put that at ease, she explained the sauces and different cuts. She wasn’t over zealous she was just right. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. FYI we absolutely have been traumatized with corn bread in the past but let me tell you by far the BEST ONE.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Evans

The brisket and pastrami were good but overpriced. Most brisket and pastrami is about 18 a half pound. They charge 21.5 for brisket and 25.5 for pastrami, crazy. The jalapeno cheddar sausage was $9 a piece and it tasted like a johnsonville sausage you'd get at the grocery store. Lastly they have they included 18% tip included which they don't mention. Live and learn, definitely won't be going back there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Alexander Hamp

Great experience. Have been twice and plan on going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

CBBC/50shadesoftravel Jd Grey

Found this spot near the Evanston skatepark, the brisket was really good, is put it in my top 3 places in or near Chicago, they also had dirty rice which was absolutely delicious, the gumbo was on point too, all in all this place had a good setup and the BBQ was pretty darn good!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Queen

Way way too salty!! Not enough meat, and they throw in hunk of fat and burnt pieces in the expensive brisket sandwich. Disappointed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Linda Haubach

Excellent delicious food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordan Wood

The pulled pork po boy and mac n cheese were both packed with flavor. Incredible food - can’t wait to come back and try something new!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwich

Simon Ganet

Stopped in for a NU game and the brisket and slaw didn’t disappoint!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Marshall

Great service and food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

2ndOldest

The food here is mouth watering!!!! I mean forget napkins....suck the sauce off of your fingers delicious 😋 100/10!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Martin Menninger

Next to bike trail. No bike rack. Sat outside and listened to cars rev their engines. I guess they are learning to drive a manual transmission. Secret 8% service fee.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 3

Ivy Onyeador

The brisket dinner is so yummy. I highly recommend. I’ve also had the brisket mac and cheese and shrimp and grits, both great. Didn’t love the gumbo. I order when their truck is at Evanston events and I love to dine in there. Love supporting a local business.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vincent Tobias

The ribs were what you would expect but way overpriced for the small portions. Also, my coworker got the prime brisket sandwich, which was $20 and left him unsatisfied. He said it was way too small for what he paid. No, thank you not again🤷‍♂️

lisa Pearson

Food and customer service is good. The meat is nice and tender and good with and without the barbecue sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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