The Forge Food Smith

Welcome to UP BBQ. It’s all fantastic, but for me the loaded brisket fries is where it’s at. When you order the brisket ask for a balance of fat and lean. Lotta yoopers ask for lean, and y’know, to each there own, but that’s not how brisket is meant to be served. They smoke everything from burgers, pork, and wings to brisket. It’s all fresh, like their homemade buns, and it’s all top ingredients. You can really tell they care about serving great food.

Best pulled pork sandwich I have had. Very friendly local staff. All fresh ingredients. Why get fast food when this is available for a similar price? Stop by on your way up Quincy hill.

Place is very clean. Lots of seating for a smaller shop. They were out of brisket so we got a burger, burger bowl and a pulled pork sandwich and Mac and cheese. All I can say is yum!!! We will be back. Highly recommended.

Edit: Got the brisket plate today. WOW that was fantastic. I lived in Texas for 2 years and this beats every place down there that I went to. And I'd you like coleslaw, do yourself a favor and get it. The Granny Smith apples bring it up a new level.

The first thing you will notice is the smell. Smokey, savoury, beckoning you inside.

The food is really damn good. Had a burger and the homemade mac and cheese - delicious. Friend had the brisket and tried some - wow!

Great place, great people, great food!
Love from Colorado

When you came in to the restaurant you could smell the smoked meat. Not over whelming just enough to increase your anticipation of how great the food was going to be. Which it was. The pulled pork was tasty and lean.... No fatty pieces. The FF and Mac sides were great. The fries were lightly salted with big salt what a bonus! Some of the best fries I've had. The presentation was excellent reflecting the care and pride of ownership. Definitely worth the short drive from Houghton or Calumet. Plenty of parking by the VA clinic and Pats IGA. Dine in.