The Smoky Mug

Richmond’s Best All Day Craft Tex Mex & BBQ Restaurant

Located in the Historic Brookland Park Blvd business corridor, The Smoky Mug delivers on flavor and hospitality at each layer of service - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Also featuring a full cafe, pastry, and bar program, the Mug

The breakfast menu features specialty lattes, breakfast sandwiches & burritos, housemade pastries and more 7 days a week. Praised often, the breakfast burritos are always made on fresh-pressed flour tortillas made in house daily.

Lunch & dinner are served Tuesday through Saturday 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.

Saddle up to the bar for specialty crafted cocktails and conversation or find a quiet spot in their lounge to get some work done with an afternoon espresso. Coming with a crowd? 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

Hours
Monday 7am - 12pm (noon)
Tues - Thurs 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 9:30am - 2:30pm

Breakfast
Mon ‘til 12pm (noon)
Tues-Sat ‘til 11.30am

BBQ
Tuesday 11:30 - 9pm* (Taco Tuesday Specials)
Wed-Sat 11:30 - 9pm*

Brunch
Sunday 9:30am - 2:30pm

Happy Hour
Wed-Sat 3pm-6pm

*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

Best Texas Craft BBQ Platter in Richmond! Smoked Meats, Homemade Mac n Cheese

Homemade Smoked BBQ Sausage, Hatch Green Chile & Fontina Cheese

Egg & Cheese Bagel Breakfast Sandwich with Chorizo

Tex Mex Brisket Taco on Fresh Homemade Tortilla

Smoked Full Rack Pork Spare Ribs, Slow Cooked

Vegan BBQ Fire Roasted Cauliflower Heads

Flavored Topo Chico Specialty Cafe Drink

Best Texas Craft BBQ Smoked Brisket in Richmond!

Texas Craft Barbecue Platter with Smoked Meats and Homemade Sides. Slow Cooked Brisket, BBQ Burnt Ends, Smoked Chicken, Juicy Pork Spare Ribs, Pickled Jalapenos

Texas Craft BBQ Smoked Beef Ribs, Slow Cooked

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

Breakfast Avocado Toast, Casual Cafe Food

Texas Craft BBQ Smoked Spare Ribs, Slow Cooked

The Smoky Mug

Richmond’s Best All Day Craft Tex Mex & BBQ Restaurant

“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.”

"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"

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

"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."

"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!!"

"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."