Soul & Smoke is a barbecue and soul food restaurant serving Chicago with slow-smoked meats, scratch-made Southern-inspired sides, and chef-driven comfort food. Founded by Chef D’Andre Carter and Heather Bublick, the restaurant brings fine-dining experience to a casual barbecue concept focused on quality ingredients, bold flavors, and community.

The menu features smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, rib tips, sausage, and other barbecue favorites prepared using traditional smoking techniques. Guests can enjoy meats by the pound, barbecue sandwiches, combination meals, and hearty plates accompanied by house-made sauces.

Soul & Smoke’s soul food offerings include signature mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, smoked chicken gumbo, and Cajun shrimp and grits. The restaurant also offers additional sandwiches, salads, and vegetarian-friendly options, giving customers choices beyond traditional barbecue.

In Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, Soul & Smoke operates at Rockwell on the River, offering indoor dining and a riverside patio. Guests can pair their meals with beer, wine, or handcrafted cocktails while enjoying the restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere.

The West Loop location provides a convenient option for commuters, downtown workers, and visitors looking for barbecue and soul food near Ogilvie Transportation Center. Customers can order meals for pickup or enjoy a casual dining experience.

Soul & Smoke also offers catering for corporate gatherings, weddings, celebrations, and private events. Its food trucks bring barbecue to festivals, community events, and private functions throughout the Chicago area.

Community involvement is an important part of the restaurant’s identity. Soul & Smoke has participated in hunger relief initiatives, including providing meals to people in need, and continues to support community-focused programs.

With Chicago locations in Avondale and the West Loop, Soul & Smoke combines slow-smoked barbecue, soulful cooking, and hospitality in settings suited to everyday meals and special occasions.