Rolling Smoke BBQ has quietly turned a longtime Wheat Ridge storefront into a full-on smokehouse on 38th Avenue, serving brisket, ribs, and a rotating lineup of live music. The new brick-and-mortar spot keeps a neighborhood vibe while making room for vegetarian and vegan plates alongside its smoked meats, and early diners are already sliding it onto their Friday happy-hour rotation.
The Wheat Ridge outpost sits at 7100 W. 38th Ave and is open seven days a week, with early reports estimating that roughly 25 percent of its business so far has been to-go. The menu ranges from classic smoked brisket and ribs to plant-forward plates such as portobello mushrooms, and the team plans to keep the front garage door rolled up during business hours so the building reads as open from the street, as reported by the Neighborhood Gazette.
From Food Truck To Wheat Ridge Smokehouse
Rolling Smoke started as a food truck and has since grown into multiple storefronts across the Denver metro area under owner Terry Walsh. Walsh bought the standalone building that previously housed Right Coast Pizza and had been eyeing a Wheat Ridge expansion for several years before this opening, with the purchase and growth plans covered by BizWest.
Hours, Locations And What To Expect
Rolling Smoke's official site lists the Wheat Ridge address alongside locations in Centennial and Aurora, and the restaurant accepts online orders for pickup and catering. Local ordering pages on Toast show weekday hours starting in the late morning and running into the early evening, with slightly longer hours on weekends. Inside, diners can expect a casual, family-friendly room and a sauce-forward menu built around smoked meats and shareable sides, with the Wheat Ridge location also available through third-party delivery platforms. Rolling Smoke's website and its Toast ordering page list current hours and menus.
Community Ties And A Red Rocks Link
The Rolling Smoke crew says it will support neighborhood causes, including the Wheat Ridge High School football program, while booking bands and community nights at the 38th Avenue location. The Wheat Ridge kitchen will also help support the brand's presence at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the team notes it has sold out at some off-site events such as Clancy's St. Patrick's Day celebration. Those operational details were reported by the Neighborhood Gazette, and state licensing records list a hotel & restaurant license tied to the Wheat Ridge address.
For Wheat Ridge residents who have been waiting on a reliable, down-home barbecue option, Rolling Smoke's arrival fills a noticeable gap on 38th Avenue while sticking to a straightforward neighborhood smokehouse formula. Expect steady crowds on weekend nights and a menu built for sharing, whether you bring a tableful of friends or plan on padding your next backyard gathering with a to-go haul.
