Smokestack Express

I’d heard about this place on Facebook and had been wanting to try it for a while. We got there right after opening and ordered a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and a brisket sandwich with man and cheese plus some potato salad to share. It was all very good. Brisket and pork were tender, tangy coleslaw, potato salad had pickles in it which was a great surprise. Mac and cheese was good as well. They even have an ice cream machine with cones for free afterwards. I wish this place was closer to home but it was definitely worth the drive!
BBQ sauces were delicious too.

Nice little BBQ hidden jem. the employees are very nice and helpful as soon as you walk in you feel welcomed. the food is absolutely delicious. very well cooked and seasoned. decent portion sizes for the price and quality.

Bought the Pack 1, and added a 1lb chicken plate, and had this for a Football watching party.
We had 6 people and food was delicious, cooked perfectly, and was more than enough as the portions were very generous. Three couples shared the leftovers (some of each meat), to take home which all will enjoy the next day.
Definitely do this again for a get together.
Also food was ready for pickup and they had kept the food in warning ovens until we picked it up. Very friendly staff also.Worth the money.

Heard about the Smokestack Express from a friend who knows I love a good pulled pork Sammie.

The Sandwich was on point. The pork was flavorful, soft and broken up so you could see it was actually pork. Topped the sandwich with the slaw and didn’t even use the sauce.

Family got the Mac attack and a brisket dinner. Both were amazing, when they asked if we preferred a fatty or lean brisket cut I was floored.. Game changer.

They have a good selection of sauces, on the thick side, I prefer the vinegar usually.

Can’t wait to go back next weekend and try the ribs and meatloaf. You have to preorder the meatloaf, but I’m excited to try it.

I love a good brisket! Ordered the brisket to go but 20 min it was pretty cold and dry. Not sure if the brisket was from earlier in the week. Also ordered the chicken and ribs and that was good.

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 for Que! Great job Smokestack Express. 5 ⭐️’s all the way.

The ribs were very good, but the Mac and cheese was cold (all three separate orders we got) and the brisket was just OK.

We went on a Sunday around lunchtime and we were the only party, which was really pleasant and quiet. There is a good amount of parking and the seating area is clean.

The BBQ sauce was solid, but the spice level of the “spicy” one is about a 1/10. Could definitely use a spicer option. They also don’t offer glasses of water at all, so you’ll have to buy bottles from them, which is a little annoying.

The staff was kind, they got the food out quickly, and again, the ribs were the star of the show. We will definitely be back for the ribs, but probably nothing else.

Smokestack Express is one of those rare finds that you almost want to keep to yourself but can’t help raving about. I’ve been here more times than I can count, and every visit has been a home run. The brisket is absolutely incredible—perfectly smoked and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The smoked chicken is just as impressive, and their sides? Completely unique and bursting with flavor.

This spot is perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, picking up dinner for the family, or ordering takeout for a larger gathering. No matter what you need, they’ll take care of you and make sure everything is just right. The staff and owner are incredibly friendly and make you feel like part of the family, and the vibe is always welcoming.

I’m always excited to see what new creations they’ll come up with next, but honestly, even if they just stuck to what they’ve got, I’d be happy for life. Smokestack Express never misses!