Smoke Daddy has been smoking barbecue since 1994, with a Wrigleyville location that sits close enough to the ballpark to pull a steady stream of pre-game regulars. The house pairs its slow-cooked menu with a bar built around blues and beer, keeping the room loud, casual, and geared toward groups rather than quiet dinners.
A second location operates in Wicker Park, but the Wrigleyville room has its own identity shaped by the neighborhood around it — family-friendly, service-forward, and busy on weekends when brunch draws a crowd looking for good value before or after a game.
A second location operates in Wicker Park, but the Wrigleyville room has its own identity shaped by the neighborhood around it — family-friendly, service-forward, and busy on weekends when brunch draws a crowd looking for good value before or after a game.