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    Pappy's Place

    4.2 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sliced brisket

    Service is horrible, slow and inattentive. Sliced brisket was mostly all fat. Okra was bland with no flavor. Took 45 mins to get food then another 20 mins waiting on the check.

    Neat vibe and old time nostalgia
    Jared D.

    My parents took me to this place when I was a weeee lad. Family has been going to this little place and had a connection with it for my entire life. Recently got to take my wife and son there during our visit to family after recently retiring from the USMC. Could not have been happier with the awesome food, great music and amazing friendly service.

    Pappy's Place is a " Great Retro " Cafe / Bar on Main Street in Springfield, Missouri around the Historic District of Midtown ! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is impeccable like the five stars ***** restaurants in New York City ! This cafe is operated by Susan + Tara, both " wonderful + fabulous personalities ", so friendly ensuring their customers enjoys their dining experience and the food is so delicious ! Their barbecue meats are moist, juicy and succulent, the meats falls off the bone. Their 10oz burgers are " to die for " on a grilled bun with all the toppings with our favorite " pepper Jack cheese " to top it all ! Then the several different varieties of barbecue sauces to choose from !! Also, their side dishes are pretty awesome, we recommend the French Fries, Fried Okra, Onion Rings and the Fried Mushroom. Their side dish of beans paired with their six hours slow cooked " Smoked Barbecued Ribs " are so delicious, it's a must try !!! Pappy's Place is now " one of ours favorite place " in the Historic Midtown neighborhood to enjoy lunch or a early dinner because the dining experience is so awesome and the food is consistently delicious and the friendliness of Susan + Tara, we feel like Springfieldian stars ! We highly recommend this awesome place ! William * Craig NYC / SGF

    Finally made into this iconic place.  Trying the ribs, and will post a full review.
    Nick S.

    Had to go three times to be sure .... yup, spectacular. It's a little neighborhood dive bar looking place with top shelf Que. Runs 1st time rocked. Our preference is without sauce, so had to scrape off .... no doubt we'll try it again and ask for no sauce. Tender but not mushy spare ribs with enough smoke and a good rub. The pulled pork sandwiches are generous, and great. Smokey, moist, and a hint of sweetness in the rub. Needs zero sauce, but theirs are good. A tomato based and a golden, mustardy one. Inside is full of their history with photos and memorabilia of the place over the years. It's been some kind of business since early 1900s. Go. Go twice. Monday and Tuesday is their Porkstrami sandwich .... we went with ribs, and I regret it.

    Small okra with the daily special. Large smoked pork sandwich with fries and pickle slices on the side.

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    12 years ago

    Eat here allmost every time I come into springfield. Haven't had a bad meal yet. Today I tried the nachos and they were amazing.

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    12 years ago

    Best BBQ in Springfield! I've been going here all of my life and it is without a doubt the best dive in town. Love it!

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    15 years ago

    Good lil joint to meet at. The chili is good, the chicken basket is good & the service was great!!

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    13 years ago

    It's super good especially there chili cheese fries and the people are nice and tell you more about them

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    10 years ago

    Food is great. Very nostalgic! I always get their pulled pork sandwich and it is delightful!

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    11 years ago

    Good food, good staff. I've found myself here repeatedly, despite only living in SGF for 3 months.

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