Smokestack Express

$ • Barbeque

Hours:
10516 France Ave S, Bloomington
(612) 403-7032

About Smokestack Express

Smokestack Express offers a delightful BBQ experience with its mouthwatering menu. The ribs have the perfect balance of tenderness and bite, while the succulent pulled pork and flavorful brisket are standout dishes. The coleslaw is a highlight, perfectly balanced in taste, and the savory, tangy beans complement the meal. Customers praise the brisket for being tender and the ribs for being perfect, with many mentioning that everything is cooked to perfection. The beans are flavorful, and the Mac n cheese is delicious. The sauces, especially the spicy and hot ones, add extra flavor. This straightforward BBQ spot is a must-try for anyone in Bloomington seeking quality BBQ, with many calling it one of the better places in MSP. It may not make you forget Kansas City or Texas, but it’s definitely a hit, offering really good chicken, mostly good brisket, and all the sides. The staff and owner, including Chef Trevor, do an amazing job, making it a place that visitors want to revisit. Customers also enjoy the generous portions, friendly staff, and the included soft serve ice cream, which adds a fun touch to the experience. Recent visitors raved about the brisket sandwich, Mac n cheese, and corn bread muffin, describing their food as excellent and flavorful. Many mention that the spicy BBQ sauce has an interesting kick, even if it isn't very spicy to southern tongues. Overall, Smokestack Express is a welcoming spot with great smoked meats and sides that keep people coming back.

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Smokestack Express Reviews

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Smokestack Express is hands-down one of the best BBQ experiences I’ve ever had. The smoked brisket was truly the best I’ve had in my entire life—perfectly tender, flavorful, and packed with that amazing smoky depth you only get from people who really know what they’re doing. The macaroni and cheese was incredibly creamy and cheesy, and the cornbread muffin paired with it was spot-on.

The location is great, the atmosphere feels welcoming, and the service was outstanding...read full review

The brisket is wow..can't even explain it..delish! And the ribs..oh man! Meaty and tender. everything was good the beans and coleslaw! Can't wait to go back!

Stopped by Smokestack Express today for lunch with my daughter and my brother and hands down ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The brisket was tender, ribs were perfect, beans had a ton of flavor, Mac n cheese was delicious and don’t sleep on the sauces. Personally I really liked the spicy and the hot but that sweet was also amazing as well. Trevor and his crew do an amazing job. Everything was cooked to perfection. If you’re in the Bloomington Mn area this is a must stop place...read full review

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Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM - 8PM
Thursday 11AM - 8PM
Friday 11AM - 8PM
Saturday 11AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 6PM
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