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The Smoky Mug

Richmond’s Best Texas Craft BBQ + Cafe in Brookland Park!

Located in the Historic Brookland Park Blvd business corridor, The Smoky Mug delivers on flavor and hospitality through both the cafe and bbq concepts.

The cafe menu features specialty lattes, breakfast sandwiches & burritos, housemade pastries and more 7 days a week.

Texas craft barbecue is served Wednesday through Sunday with Texas style bbq and craft Tex-Mex that will transport you and your tastebuds to the Lone Star State. Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork, and more. Tacos, nachos, and sandwiches provide casual and to-go options that are expertly crafted and great for any day. Vegan, vegetarians and Gluten-Free options available.

Enjoy these options for lunch and dinner, or saddle up to the bar for specialty crafted cocktails and bar eats curated with similar care and enthusiasm.

The spacious “porch” is a place where old friends gather and new friends are made. Dog friendly and covered, it’s the perfect place to relax with a cocktail on the weekends or get some work done with the available Wi-Fi.

Address
2930 North Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222

Phone
(804) 562-3722

Breakfast
Mon-Fri 7am-12pm (noon)
Sat-Sun 8am-12pm (noon)

Lunch & Dinner
Wed-Sun 11:30am-9pm*

Bar
Wed-Thurs, Sun 11am- 9pm
Fri-Sat 11am- 12am (midnight)

*Early sellout possible, call ahead or follow us on instagram for live updates

Here’s what your friends have been saying!

  • “Tops in town for me so far!! The chorizo breakfast burrito was outstanding (thank heavens for homemade tortillas!) and the rest of everything we ordered was exactly what we were looking for as well.”

    S.D. on Yelp

  • "Best caramel mocha latte I've ever had. Brisket was great, and I'm not a mac n cheese person at all but that sauce was heavenly! Will definitely be back"

    J.H. on Google

  • "Top 5 lattes in Richmond! Not expensive! Good service! They also have a very good blueberry muffin."

    A.W. on Yelp

  • "I don't have anything to say to improve the rating of this place. Incredible food, casual ambiance and knowledgeable staff. Hatch chile mac and cheese? Yes please."

    T.H. on Yelp

  • "Amazing everything. Amazing chia latte. AMAZING brisket and pulled pork. Hatch chili mac and cheese was 🤩 wowzers. Love the atmosphere. Again the brisket is killer!!"

    C.P. on Google

  • "I think they have the best BBQ in town. Burnt ends, brisket, mac n cheese, it's all delicious. I'm also a big fan of their coffee: it's brewed well and unpretentious! Also, the owner, Dan, is a cool fellow."

    H&A on Google

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Tex Mex Brisket Taco on Fresh Homemade Tortilla
Smoked Full Rack Pork Spare Ribs, Slow Cooked
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Tex Mex Homemade Salsa Verde Prep
Homemade Smoked Sausage, Chorizo
Sweet Cream Cold Brew with Specialty Lavender Sweet Cream
Texas Craft BBQ Smoked Brisket, Slow Cooked in Wood-fire Smoker
Pitmaster Ryan with BBQ Smoked Meats. Best Authentic Wood-Fired Smokehouse in Richmond
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