If you're looking for great barbecue in Memphis, I finally found where outstanding customer service lives--Bain Barbecue on Cooper Street! From the moment I walked through the door, Jasmin and the entire team make you feel like family. Their hospitality is genuine, the service is prompt, and they go above and beyond to ensure every guest has an exceptional experience. What truly sets Bain Barbecue apart is the combination of phenomenal food and first-class customer service. In today's world, that's a winning recipe. Bain Barbecue deserves a spot at the top of your list. A special thank you to Jasmin and the entire crew for consistently delivering an outstanding dining experience. I'll definitely be back--and I'll be bringing friends with me! Highly recommended! read more

Wanted Memphis style bbq but it's Sunday and apparently any good place is closed on this day. So settled for Texas style in Memphis. The brisket was the least liked. It was dry. The ribs and turkey were good and nice flavor. The pulled pork was tender. All 3 sauces were good. The sides. The potato salad was best. The collard was worst. The slaw was basic. The beans are decent. The banana pudding was ok. I prefer actual pudding and this one was just fluff with wafers. read more

Bain Barbecue - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Service was extremely quick, has its own free parking. Southern Memphis decor inside and ample seating. Brisket was pretty pricey ($14 to add on top of nachos versus an extra $5 or so for pulled pork). Mac n cheese was eh. The meats were amazing though (I really enjoyed the loaded nachos and I tried my friend's brisket which was probably worth the price). The Texan Twinkie was also pretty good, very bacon-forward flavor and not too spicy. Overall: solid BBQ spot in a nice part of Memphis, would recommend trying a side besides the Mac read more

Bain Barbecue - Brisket plate with Mac n cheese and Texas Twinkie - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Visiting from Oklahoma had was told to give Bain a try. I had some burnt ends, pulled pork, brisket and two ribs and they were all great. The pulled pork has a touch of Carolina BBQ flavor which was very unique and quite delicious. The meat fell off the rib bone and the brisket was superb. The burnt ends were my favorite, flavor and texture were excellent. Steffi and Rachel were very friendly while ordering and gave some great tips on what we should try. I've been to several spots here in Memphis and Bain is the one I would recommend! I'm sorry I didn't take a picture of my tray, I ordered everything à la carte. read more

We are traveling and found this spot using chat GBT. We had the ribs special with Texas twinkies. They were seasoned to perfection. No bar b que sauce needed. Every other bar b Que we ate after Bain's was a waste of time and money. Thank you for welcoming us in and being veteran friendly. We loved the converted house with the writing on the walls for visitors from around the country. read more

I was on the fence about this place!! When I went they were out of 50% of meat choices . So I was forced to get the brisket which was a 5$ upcharge I wasnt aware of and all that was left was that and pork ribs.. now the brisket and ribs were delicious!! But the greens and macaroni needs some work... overall it was ok. They did have a nice patio out front if you want to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Service was very fast and friendly so thats a plus! read more

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As a fan of TX brisket, I've been wanting to try this joint. I love all styles of BBQ, and Memphis has some fantastic Q. Bain's is unique due to the brisket and interesting takes on their sides. The staff were so energetic and friendly. The restaurant is in an older house and you can sign your name on the walls. Kind of quirky. I will definitely be back! read more

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The food was great! The line nearly reached the front entrance. Servers were very kind and the inside of the restaurant looked great. We sat outside with two dogs and they kindly brought out water for the both of them. Everything was great other than the flies that swarmed us. read more

Bain Barbecue - Mac n' cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Dined here on a Friday evening around 5 p.m. at the Cooper-Young location. We were honestly surprised that the parking lot was nearly empty since we'd heard so many great things and expected it to be busy on a Friday. We entered through the back entrance and weren't greeted by anyone, so we had to figure out where to order on our own. This is an order-and-pay-first restaurant, which was fine once we realized how it worked. We originally came for the beef rib, but were told it's only available on Saturdays and Sundays. Then we tried ordering the smoked wings--also only available on Saturdays and Sundays. Next, we asked for the wrapped jalapeños, and again were told they're only offered on Saturdays and Sundays. It was pretty disappointing since several of the items we were most excited to try weren't available. I also didn't find the two women behind the counter to be very welcoming, and I felt a bit rushed while ordering. At that point, I was ready to leave, but my husband convinced me to stay and order what was available. We ended up getting the smoked turkey, brisket, jalapeño slaw, and macaroni and cheese. Overall, the food was just average. The brisket was the highlight of the meal, although it could have used a little more flavor. I ended up putting it on the bread with the jalapeño slaw to make a little sandwich, and that was actually pretty good. The smoked turkey was decent, but nothing memorable. The macaroni and cheese, however, was a 2/10 and not something I'd recommend. One thing I did notice was that the food got cold very quickly, so we felt like we had to eat fast. The drink station is self-serve, and there isn't really any table service beyond bringing your food out. Based on this visit, I think the restaurant is a bit overrated. Maybe our experience would have been different if we had visited on a weekend when more menu items were available, but for a Friday evening, it just didn't live up to the hype. Overall, I'd give it a 6/10. read more

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Best BBQ I've had in Memphis by far. Brisket was extremely juicy and they even asked if I wanted a fatty or more lean piece (fatty of course). The sides were top notch. Both the Mac and cheese and the potato salad were amazing. Texas Twinkie was also a hit I actually went back to buy another. Very cool looking building as well. Real old charm and tons of seating and sauces for everyone. Steffi was also extremely attentive and offered help when she served us our wings as well. The staff as a whole seemed to be in great spirits and actually enjoying their time. Will definitely be back. read more

Bain Barbecue - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Amazing brisket and twisters. We are pretty hard core carnivores and this place always satisfies. Was so good I practically wept. It was a religious experience! We go every time we are in memphis! So Good! read more

The food is always excellent. I have a steady rotation of my favorites. The staff is exceptionally friendly and always deliver the food promptly. I would recommend to anyone! read more

I was this many years old when I learned that such a lowkey, EXCELLENT bbq spot existed in Cooper Young. Let's start with the food. My friends got the brisket plate and I got the turkey sandwich. It's a little pricey but worth it! Every bite is flavorful perfection! And my friend also bought banana pudding! IT WAS SO GOOD! I just had a spoonful but I savored it. You order your food and receive it before you sit down, so service is great in that regard. No wait. The restaurant is a house, which (of course) I love. It's Copper Young. What's not to love? I noticed that they had sports on the TV, so the ambiance is laid back and pretty tapped into what the customers like. I will be back! read more

Bain Barbecue - Turkey Breast - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I was on the hunt for some Brisket and I saw that this place had some pretty good reviews so I headed out. Unfortunately the day I went the area had a power outage so I had to go back the next day. The restaurant is cute and casual, I was very warmly greeted and informed about their offerings and what they were sold out of. I decided to get the 2 meat plate so I could try it before a purchased a larger portion for my family. I chose the Brisket and Turkey with Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese on the side. The Brisket was good almost dry but to be fair I did ask for a leaner cut. We all know more fat equals more juicy flavor. The Mac and Cheese was cooked perfectly but I prefer a little more flavor. It tasted like noodles and bechamel sauce it needed a punch of something. Same with the potato salad a little bland. Not bad, I'm sure some folks like it that way. They added pickled onions and it went perfectly with the brisket, I really enjoyed that together. Now, the Shining Star was the Turkey! It was so moist and flavorful, I will definitely be going back for that and the brisket. I did order some brisket and turkey to go and my family really enjoyed it. The brisket was more tender in the to go order. read more

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Went here over the weekend and the brisket and pulled pork was tender, the cheddar jalapeno sausage was good. Beans and Slaw were good. Mac and cheese is some of the best I've had. Texas Twinkie was worth the hype. Drew, Chelsea, and Steff on the front counter were all very nice. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch here Saturday. I had the brisket plate with beans and potato salad and it was great. I was a BIG fan of the mustard based bbq sauce. It wasn't 10/10 perfect because there were a couple of slices of my meat that were on the drier side, but the flavor was great and I'd definitely return and try some of the other options! They prepare your food for your meal in front of you and the staff was very nice. The place is lively and busy. read more

Amazing again and again! Good, service and vibes are incredible. I love the new options of the smash burger and fried foods. I just love everything about Bain's! Change nothing! read more

Bain Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Never disappoints, great food better service, really cool and super clean spot! Beef tallow fries are incredible!!! read more

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Love this bbq place! The meat was so soft off the bone. Did 1/2 lb of ribs and brisket with mac, jalapeño lime coleslaw & cheese and potato chips house made on the side. The mac & cheese was ok. Nothing special, similar to panera personally. Service was top notch. If you want that southern welcome, it's the place to go! The inside is a home made into a restaurant which is cool. Very mellow and inviting. The beer I got had some dog on it. It was amazing. My favorite part about it was that the meat itself wasn't too salty and not dripped in sauce. They had sauce on the side if you wanted it! read more

Bain Barbecue - Brisket. Rib. Coleslaw. Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food is always great and the customer service is Excellent! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!

A good experience at this up and coming Memphis spot. We got there at 5:50pm on a Friday, and we got the last of their brisket for the day. A good sign to be sure! We ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of chips (beef fat fried ftw) and a one meat plate (brisket) with rib tip beans and Mac and cheese as the sides. We sat outside on a nice open balcony and enjoyed a selection of 3 bbq sauces with our meal. The mustard sauce was by far the favorite, with the hot sauce lacking in body and the sweet sauce being a bit too sweet. The chips were amazing, the beans could have used more salt and tang, and the Mac was likewise just a touch under flavored. The brisket was fantastic... the perfect mix of lean and fatty. The pulled pork also had a good balance of flavors and textures. All accounted for, a great meal with decent service at a decent price. read more

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If you want Texas style bbq, the food here is great! I like the setup - when you order at the counter, they quickly portion out each meat and side dish. I also like the patio and decor. My one complaint is that it is definitely pricey. I understand that they have high quality meat, but we paid $65 for this tray and it was barely enough for 2 of us. Once in a while this place is a nice treat, but for the most part, I prefer Memphis bbq! read more

Bain Barbecue - Brisket, potato salad, beans, burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I will start with my decades long support of The Commissary, which is excellent. However, this "non-meat" eater has fallen in love with Bain's Brisket which melts in your mouth! In addition, Logan is one of the best ambassadors Bain-Germantown has! He pleasantly answers questions, listens, and gives a smile. I am definitely "hooked". read more

Bain Barbecue is my favorite BBQ restaurant in Memphis. This self service restaurant offers a generous portions of high quality cuts of meat from well seasoned Wagyu beef burn ends over the weekends, beef brisket, Memphis styled dry rub ribs to sausages. I especially enjoyed the half pound of Wagyu beef. The sweet sauce balanced the gooey caramelization of the fatty rich ends. The thick cuts of brisket were the most equally cut, tender and beefy flavor. The Texas Twinkle is a must try side--a cream cheese stuffed jalapeño wrapped with bacon. Pure bliss. You must give Bain a try! read more

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Besides the beautiful scenery outside this place knows how to make some BBQ! Pulled pork and brisket was juicy and tender. Service was very friendly. read more

I definitely have had some favorites barbecue but this hands-down is the best barbecue in Memphis. I highly recommend wonderful staff very clean well priced. read more

Bain Barbecue - Pulled pork sandwich Ribs potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We passed through Memphis (7 months after my first review), and once again Bain Barbecue did not disappoint. Can you say Brisket Heaven? And same for the Pork Belly Burnt Ends and sides. Big line on this Sunday afternoon so they had already run out of several menu items (hoping the "third time's the charm" on the Texas Twinkies). We love this place! read more

Bain Barbecue - Brisket that's to die for! - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Ribs and brisket were delicious butthe Mac n cheese was bland. Beans were average. The ladies serving up the food were pleasant. Prices were really high for what we got. But something we don't get everyday. Self service for food and drinks. Figured it would be cheaper but it was not busy when we were there. read more

Love the resturant's look and feel. Had it not rained, I might've sat outside. I ordered the 2 meats and 2 sides and was served in under 3 minutes. So, while the chips and baked beans were great, the meat, while tender, had very little smoke flavor and little to no seasoning (sans pepper). I'll come back and try the burger but the bbq wasnt good to me. read more

Bain Barbecue - 2 meat and 2 sides combo... - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Too expensive to enjoy! $24 for a bbq plate is totally ridiculous. Even more if you want brisket. read more

Pulled pork plate with Mac-N-Cheese and Jal slaw and 2 meat plate (1 small slice brisket, very little sausage, jal slaw, Mac-n-Cheese and one stuffed Jalapeño. $87 and change with tip! The bread out of the bag covered most of the tray! Also only one tough piece of brisket. Way too expensive!!! People behind the counter were nice and mustard sauce mixed with hot bbq sauce was good! Nice old house in midtown converted into a bbq joint. Much better in Memphis area. read more

Bain Barbecue - Not much to really talk about - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Checked out Bain BBQ for the first time today after hearing all the hype. We got the 2 meat plate with spare ribs and honey garlic sausage. The sides we got were Mac and cheese, greens w/pork and chips. The ribs...FYE. Cleaned the bone on those. The honey garlic sausage was alright. I expected more flavor. Mac and cheese and greens were good, but nothing too crazy. The chips had a good flavor and crunch. I'll give em a 7/10 overall. Prices are a little high but I'd come back to try to Texas twinkies and brisket. They were out of the Texas twinkies during our visit read more

Bain Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Not the food the service, I order food on line and I put in 2 pm pick up and when I place my order it said ready in 20 min! I place the order at 11 so my food set on the counter for 3 hours They don't answer phones and she really did care about it. read more

Food was exceptional.. very tender brisket with an awesome flavor .. I'm a Texas girl so it's all beef for me ... the service was amazing.. very awesome ... the little restaurant has made its home inside a home .... Very nice read more

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So far the best BBQ I have had in Memphis. Service was great. We got there right at 11 and beat the rush. Pretty cool atmosphere being in an old house. Everything I had was excellent and I couldn't decide which sauce I liked best. They were all good. read more

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They are making some good smoked meats here. The brisket and pulled pork were delicious, I got in too late for a Texas Twinkie, maybe next time read more

I wish I could give a review of the food, but after waiting in line for almost 30 minutes they announced that they were out of turkey, OG Sausage, and brisket. We ended up leaving. Evidently the meat isn't smoked on site, but smoked at their other location and brought in. The setup isn't very efficient as I saw only a handful of people served during that time. The staff was pleasant and I really felt for them as they were doing their best. The prices were way out of line. I mean almost 30 dollars for a brisket plate? This town knows it's bbq, so it's a high bar to meet. High prices, limited amount of bbq, and long lines isn't a good start. read more

Out of towner who loves BBQ and has tried many from major cities known for BBQ. Tried Bain based on reviews. Initially we were disappointed, but the BBQ is damn good!!! We arrived today/Friday at 5:00 pm and were immediately greeted by friendly employees behind the counter. We were informed they sold out of everything meat except Turkey and Pulled Pork. The three of us all went with pulled pork. I had sides of Tex Twinkie and BBQ Beans. It came with soft sweet sliced bread and pickles and pickled onions. We also order Wings w dry rub and Smoked BBQ. The pulled pork was juicy and full of smoke flavor. You could some pieces w smoke ring! The BBQ Beans were nothing special. Almost tastes like it was from a can. The Tex Twinkie was delicious!!! My companion had the Pulled Pork Nachos with Jalapeno Lime Coleslaw. I tried the coleslaw and it was light and refreshing which balanced well with the pulled pork! The wings were great. The dry rub was liberally spiced and tasty. The Smoked BBQ wings were delicious and covered in their sweet Memphis Sauce. The wings were cooked perfectly! The BBQ sauces on the table were delicious!! My favorite was the Hot BBQ sauce although I also enjoyed the Mustard BBQ sauce. The Memphis Sweet BBQ was on the sweet side of course but was also very good! Bain is an old home and the seating is in several different rooms on the bottom floor. I will return to try their ribs which looked great in the pictures and reviews! Hint get their early if you want to choose from all the meat options!! read more

Bain Barbecue - Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans and Tx Twinkie - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

go almost every Friday the staff has always been courteous and respectful along with friendly

Bain's BBQ is the full restaurant equivalent of the McDonald's ice cream machine. You want it, you'll order it, but it's never available. This place seemingly never has any barbecue. It's really a lunch-only barbecue joint, but they stay open later for some reason. I guess they get a kick out of telling patrons that all they have is bologna and Lays potato chips. I can almost understand not having ribs, brisket, and burnt ends available all the time. But they never have anything on Friday and Saturday during dinner hours. And I mean they got nothing. It's not just the barbecue. They inexplicably run out of sides. What's the excuse for not having any sides available? I've visited this place three times. They never have anything. The second time I went all they had was pulled pork, turkey, potato chips, and potato salad. WT(actual)F? I ended up trying the pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. The sandwich had a lot of meat, but it's not a cheap sandwich either. The pulled pork was decent but it was fairly bland. The slaw and the sauce didn't stand out too much. The potato salad was very bland to the point of being flavorless. So let's just say it's understandable for a physical barbecue restaurant to consistently be sold out of all of their low and slow barbecue during weekend hours. Let's grant them that. How the hell do you run out of sides? I've never seen a restaurant never have anything side dishes. No sides no desserts, I mean they probably run out of napkins and toilet paper too, I'm not sure. *Take a look at my screenshot of the Bain website* Look at it and observe that I'm on the "anytime menu." See how everything is sold out? How do you run out of a smash burger? They sold out of burgers? Really? I mean I understand wanting to keep shrink down and run a tight inventory. Again, I've visited this place three times and they never have anything. Just close the place if you're running on 5% of your menu. They also never answer the phone, so it's useless to call ahead and see if they have anything. read more

Bain Barbecue - Here is their website and the "anytime" menu. Aka the sold out all the time Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee