Soul & Smoke Evanston

Soul & Smoke is a Black-owned, women-led barbecue restaurant located at 1601 Payne Street in Evanston that started as a catering company before pivoting to a to-go restaurant during the pandemic. Founded by South Side chef D’Andre Carter, the restaurant serves slow-smoked barbecue and comfort food made with high-quality ingredients, and operates as a multi-award-winning establishment with community roots in Evanston’s 5th Ward. Soul & Smoke maintains a 24/7 community fridge at its Evanston location that provides free meals to neighbors in need, reflecting the business’s commitment to supporting underserved communities on Chicago’s South Side and in Evanston.