The Smoky Mug

One of my favorite coffee shops in RVA. Also their citrus pork breakfast burrito is very good. If you are there on the weekends, I highly recommend trying their brunch or meat market food, depending on which one they are having that day. Finally, the staff are always very friendly.

Great people, great smoked meats. Brisket was delicious. Interesting sides. Loved the green harch mac and cheese.

I'm stuffed like a buffalo (BTW I have never seen a buffalo, stuffed like I feel)!
I must say on repeat, I'm not a fan of this type of food, but when my greedy a$$ is invited out (chauffeur services included) It's hard to say no.
The Smoky has glowing reviews, but I don't trust everyone's palate. I shared The Smoky Mug's IG page with the foodie bloggers @we_hungryaf and they took the bait, err I mean they were intrigued.
We finally were able to make it to the Smoky for late lunch/early dinner, and it didn't disappoint. The vibe is so chill, and cozy, and the aroma, Jeez Louise. Also, who doesn't love being greeted with compliments. Thanks Marcela you're great for my ego, lol, but I also love great eats. Marcela greeted us immediately with such warmth and kindness, that we felt at home (other businesses should follow her lead).
We couldn't decide what we wanted to eat, so we got a bit of everything in the family platter. Our platter had a hefty portion of everything. It had the best brisket I have had in a minute, that I can remember (anything prior must not have been too memorable). It was so friggin tender and flavorful, that it didn't require any of the provided sauces. The NC style vinaigrette, espresso bald and sweet, mustard spicy and tangy sauces were amazing as well, but the food held it's own. Matter of fact, none of the food required any condiments. The pulled pork, hatch Chile cheddar sausages, hatched green Chile Mac n cheese, Texano slaw, and smoked squash spaghetti were seasoned perfectly.
I love it when I go out to eat and don't have to doctor my food in order to make it edible. Having to season your food when you go out to eat is too much like cooking, at that point you just need to stay home and cook yourself.
I'm so glad we chose The Smoky Mug for our eating adventure, it was so well worth it!! Don't take my word for it go for yourself, let me know what you think?
Tell Marcella (sp) that I sent you! She's such a sweetheart.

Opened today and it’s fabulous! Great menu and my latte with oat milk is delightful.

Don't bother... They don't have anything on their menu.......... ...

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....Tried again and got the .... " we only have sliders not the full whole sandwich..."

I said .. "Ok thanks bye"... And got the old..."Oh Ok"....

So again don't bother to waist your time. You will not get what you went there for....

..... I've tried several times to get the "BBQ" .... Ive never even seen meat at this place..

Love SM! Great coffee, great food friendly staff. Sometimes it’s a little slow, because so many people love it.

Absolutely incredible! Not only was the food amazing, the staff is also a delight. Super friendly and speedy. The establishment is very clean and has a really neat vibe which matches the unique experience. After today I'll never doubt that a place that serves coffee could also serve up some banging barbecue again. It is in everyones best interest to check this place out, it will become you're new favorite spot.

My boyfriend and I visited Smokey Mug for the first time tonight, and we are so glad we did! We were greeted as soon as we walked in, everyone in the restaurant chimed in on the best things to order, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choices! The cocktail I had was mixed perfectly, the nachos were full of flavor, and the brisket was to die for. Not to mention the owners, and the staff as a whole, were so friendly and inviting - you definitely get that warm fuzzy family feeling. Would recommend this place to everyone - will definitely be returning, a lot! :)

This is my new go to spot. I heard about this place from word of mouth and I’m so happy I did. We popped into the spot and it immediately reminded me of a family backyard BBQ. Everyone seemed to know each other and if they didn’t, it had the inviting atmosphere to make friends with anyone and everyone. The owners and staff are extremely down to earth and introduced themselves as we were checking out the menu.

Now when we got to the food… wow. Everything was delicious. Brisket was tender and juicy, nachos are a must have. The guac was great. You can easily find yourself hanging out here for a few hours. 11/10 would recommend.

The Brisket was Excellent!!! It takes a special pallet to take on the spaghetti squash slaw. The greens were a bit sweet and vinegary, prefer a savory taste. The mustard and coffee sauces are soooo good!!