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Beware Of Imposters!

It has been said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. If this is the case, Smoky Jon’s has been flooded with flattery. Over the years other area caterers and restaurants have tried to copy our menus, our colors, our on-site catering presentations, and many other of our signature nuances. Some have imposed additional charges to their base menu prices which mislead the customer to believe they were receiving “bargain pricing” until they received their total bill. Others offer low price, low quality, small portion, poor presentation BBQ that is also no bargain. Some operations operate with no tangible, permanent business facilities as part-time caterers. One company has gone so far as to advertise their “special BBQ sauce” as the secret to their great pig roasts. Smoky Jon’s won 1st place in Whole Hog and Best Sauce at the National Pig Roasting Championships and 2nd place there, two years prior to that. Smoky Jon’s BBQ Sauce has won many World and National BBQ competitions all over the country.

New companies start up from nowhere, with no accomplishments, and “self-title” themselves as Madison’s Best? We have even had other companies use part of our business name with hopes of misleading the consumer that they were us! Other companies advertise catering very large functions, when in fact the majority has never done any large functions. Many companies serve boiled or baked BBQ, trying to pass it off as “Real Wood Cooked BBQ.”

These are only a few of the misrepresentations to the public from some of the restaurant and catering businesses over the years. Smoky Jon’s has seen many of these businesses come and go over the last 30 years. Yet new ones surface (from nowhere) and use many of these same tactics again.

In summary, I just wish that all the companies would be honest and straight-forward about who they are and what they can offer you, based on the actual hands-on experience they have when they make their offerings to you the customer. Don’t misrepresent the actual experiences and skills you do have and go out and earn them with hard work, diligence, originality, and honesty.

There is only one Smoky Jon’s. If you have your heart set on a truly great BBQ event, please don’t settle for less! Remember, you can only get a Smoky Jon’s BBQ event from Smoky Jon’s #1 BBQ. Beware of imposters and thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely Yours

“Smoky” Jon

Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

BlueMountain
BlueMountain
09:21 20 Sep 22
Star Kimh
Star Kimh
22:59 16 Sep 22
Samantha Thomfohrda
Samantha Thomfohrda
19:58 14 Sep 22
AMAZING! The ribs and Mac and cheese were out of this world.
Donald Krause (Don)
Donald Krause (Don)
01:26 12 Sep 22
This tiny place deliver big flavor with its BBQ, I enjoyed the 1/2 stack of ribs, mac & cheese, and beans - amazing combination; the portion was perfect. Well worth checking out if your just visiting Madison like I am. A great place to meet up with a friend and catch up.
stephen lee
stephen lee
14:03 11 Sep 22
Akins Whitby
Akins Whitby
22:13 07 Sep 22
Melissa Straw
Melissa Straw
00:27 06 Sep 22
Reşit Harun Özerdem
Reşit Harun Özerdem
20:55 05 Sep 22
One of the best BBQ I have ever tested. Simple but very delicious
Mark McNally
Mark McNally
00:18 05 Sep 22
BBQ sauce is amazing. Brisket was tender. Turkey was Smokey, and all for a very reasonable price. will be going back.
Seth Johnson
Seth Johnson
18:32 04 Sep 22
Sides were decent, mains were pretty tasty. The normal sauce is a nice tang with sweet heat, which is a great BBQ sauce. The service is really great too, and the staff were great!
Gabe wright
Gabe wright
01:34 01 Sep 22
Zack Bishop
Zack Bishop
08:08 30 Aug 22
Quincy Blackwell
Quincy Blackwell
23:33 28 Aug 22
Really good ribs and Mac and Cheese. Brisket sandwich was pretty good but the BBQ sauce really brought it home. BBQ sauce def has kick that might be too spicy for most kids tho
Kyle Davis
Kyle Davis
22:45 27 Aug 22
Great BBQ
Tony Parisi
Tony Parisi
04:40 27 Aug 22
Blu Newhouse
Blu Newhouse
03:23 20 Aug 22
Always great BBQ
Maggie Lawton
Maggie Lawton
00:59 11 Aug 22
Aaron Wells
Aaron Wells
19:31 09 Aug 22
Jerry Woelffer
Jerry Woelffer
23:35 08 Aug 22
Excellent food. Delicious bbq.
Andrew Mosenden
Andrew Mosenden
20:02 03 Aug 22
Customer service was great. Food was good. I had brisket meal. Lot of food enough for 2 people probably.On Packers ave. Irrelevant to the food but relevant to the people it's relevant too. I'm a purple guy. Lol.
Arthur Bibbs
Arthur Bibbs
19:10 03 Aug 22
Tianna Nepean
Tianna Nepean
19:25 01 Aug 22
Mecene Dekrizo
Mecene Dekrizo
00:44 27 Jul 22
One of the best experience in Madison. Pork sandwich is to die for and the barbecue sauce special! Service is superbe and this makes it for a very local wonderful experience. Do not leave Madison without stopping here at least once!!
Teit Agger
Teit Agger
18:28 26 Jul 22
Delicious BBQ at great value and outstanding service!
Faith
Faith
23:07 25 Jul 22
Wow!! Best ribs I’ve had in the Midwest so far. The bbq sauce is sweet and yummy. Get the side of corn too. Delicious. The brisket sandwich and fries were delicious too. Loved the atmosphere and customer service was excellent as well. Our food came out quick. I will be back!
Gabe Palmer
Gabe Palmer
13:00 25 Jul 22
Best ribs I've had. Sauce is super awesome. Great menus choices!!!
Elise Filka
Elise Filka
01:37 24 Jul 22
The kind of place that makes me proud of where I live. It's so damn good. Thanks Smoky Jon's
Kim Poole
Kim Poole
00:03 23 Jul 22
Was very good by no vinegar based sauce
Justin Thiel
Justin Thiel
17:22 20 Jul 22
Amazing food, little hole in the wall.
Deb Lunna
Deb Lunna
20:14 12 Jul 22
I had been craving BBQ so my daughter took me to Smoky Jon's. They advertise as the #1 BBQ in Madison. Well after eating there I can honestly say it's more like #1 Anywhere. From the ribs, chicken, and brisket to the baked beans, potato salad, and sweet biscuits; everything was amazing!! This is a must have for any BBQ lover.
Nathan Kline
Nathan Kline
02:51 12 Jul 22
Ezra Flores
Ezra Flores
23:27 09 Jul 22
James Butterfield
James Butterfield
00:14 06 Jul 22
Bethany Fretwell
Bethany Fretwell
00:13 05 Jul 22
nick geminden
nick geminden
18:33 29 Jun 22
Awesome BBQ!!! Get the ribs and a brisket sandwich
SgtK 2109
SgtK 2109
11:46 29 Jun 22
The name says it all! #1 for a reason.
Diane Hamilton
Diane Hamilton
09:28 27 Jun 22
Excellent BBQ. Ribs were the best I've had.
Andrew Chuah
Andrew Chuah
01:03 23 Jun 22
lonnie randall
lonnie randall
22:32 22 Jun 22
Carla Wood
Carla Wood
13:22 20 Jun 22
The food here is out of this world. Service was great. My favorite bbq places in Madison.
aaron weyhrauch (EsotericSage)
aaron weyhrauch (EsotericSage)
01:25 19 Jun 22
Exceptional hometown bbq!
Josh Sorenson
Josh Sorenson
19:50 17 Jun 22
Wisconsin does more than dairy right, this place is ridiculously good. I had ribs, brisket, fries, and baked beans. All were super good and cooked to perfection.The ribs fell right off the bone. Brisket was tasty and moist, but not to the point of being greasy. Fries were good and crispy, and the dipping sauce they included was so good!If you are looking for a great bbq spot around Madison your search is over.
Cruz Morales
Cruz Morales
19:22 17 Jun 22
great sauce, well handled beef and pork.
Alex Steinert
Alex Steinert
19:10 12 Jun 22
brando 2989
brando 2989
19:07 12 Jun 22
Very much worth the trip and the price for some very good food.