Up In Smoke Barbecue is reopening at Marketplace Mall in Waite Park, Minnesota, two to three weeks after inspections, after closing in St. Cloud on December 24, 2025.

Up In Smoke Barbecue is set to reopen in its new location at the Marketplace Mall in Waite Park, Minnesota, two to three weeks after final inspections, following a closure on December 24, 2025, to relocate from its former St. Cloud site. The new space offers more seating, expanded hours including limited breakfast service, and a broader menu. Owner Tim Hoefer credited customer support for making the move possible. The restaurant, long praised as one of Minnesota’s top BBQ spots and St. Cloud’s top dining destination, is eagerly anticipated by locals.