Good service & good food! The bbq cheese plate was a big hit! The bbq spaghetti was kinda smoked…read morebut still good! The vibes were on point and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. It's my first time in Memphis and I can't wait to come back for more.

Such a great Memphis BBQ experience! We got the sampler with a little bit of everything and added…read moreextra ribs so we could try more of the dry rub and wet/dry ribs. Everything was awesome. My family liked the dry rub ribs the most, but the wet/dry ribs were definitely my favorite. The combination of the sauce and dry rub was perfect. We also had to try their famous BBQ spaghetti. It was definitely interesting, but surprisingly really good and something I'm glad we tried! What really made the experience stand out, though, was our server Rob. He took better care of us than just about any server we've ever had. He was incredibly helpful, made sure we got to try everything we wanted, and genuinely made the whole experience that much better. Great food, incredible service, and an awesome introduction to Memphis BBQ. We'll definitely be back if we're ever in Memphis again!

What a wonderful little road trip stop--Payne's has a lovely homey vibe to it with a simple menu of…read moreitems they are truly masterful at making. I got the chopped pork sandwich (another popular option is sliced). The sandwich comes with mustard slaw, which has a zing to it compared to other Cole slaws I have. We also had a side of beans, which also had some pork in it! This may have been my favorite item! The people here were really kind and know what they're about. If I ever find myself in Memphis again I will be back!

A Memphis institution that been in the same location for over 50 years. It's dive decor but you're…read morenot there for atmosphere. You are there for real barbecue. Order at the counter, staff is friendly. It's off the beaten path but it's sometimes where we find the best food.

I really wanted to love this place…read more Parking: I found it through Google and decided to stop while we were on the road. The restaurant was easy to find, right off the road. There is parking in a small lot behind the restaurant. You can park and walk into the back door of the restaurant. Customer Service: Great customer service and gets 5/5 stars. Food: I got the sampler with baked beans and added a side of potato salad. The price was good but I was not impressed with the food Joe the sides. Please leave the seasoning that's put on top of the meat off. It is entirely too salty. The baked beans were salty as well and the potato salad surprisingly lacked seasoning and could've benefited from having a little salt. Minus the seasoning I was about to wipe off, the meat had a mild smoke flavor. Overall Impression: You get your money's worth. I spent about $30 for the sampler and 2 sides. Unfortunately the food was too salty and the meat lacked the smoke flavor I'm accustomed to in Georgia.

A good experience..slaw & potato salad was very good..the rib tips with well seasoned dry rub &…read moresauce on the side were tender.im a " sauce" person..but rib tips were so seasoned & tender..I really didn't need sauce..but I did use it..!!!

My family is to come here many years ago. We were here just for the day. They were reminiscing the…read moreold days. Oh my. This is not back then. This place was empty at lunch time. The gentleman behind the counter was very nice and the only person there doing everything. He did his best. The food was OK.

I'm in town for work and on this new keto diet so what better place to fatten myself up then with…read moresome meat! Well, the first thing you notice when you walk in is someone greeting you from the corner. It's finally your turn to order and you're greeted with a smile and a southern hospitality like no other. I know you're looking at this photo and asking yourself how potato salad is considered keto. Today is a cheat day, okay All this to say, this is a great place to have BBQ in Tennessee. The music they play is EPIC too!

DOUBLE OFF THE LEFT FIELD WALL! I've had breakfast here…read morebefore and it was delicious - hot and tasty. I grabbed lunch here today with some guys in town doing work on one of my projects nearby and it was again rock solid. Jamie, the owner, does a great job churning through the line of people, and the ladies helping him serve the home cooked meals and made to order bbq add to the experience. I had the backed chicken which was well-seasoned and cooked perfect. I also had the fried okra and cream corn for my sides. They were good as well. With the plate lunch you also get a deviled egg and your choice of cornbread or roll. I got the jalapeño cornbread and it was scrumptious. The service is always fast and friendly. You can't go wrong trying out this place. I will be back.

I've eaten here twice and both times for breakfast. It's what you would imagine when practically…read moreeverything is cooked on a grill- greasy but good. I will go back again when I don't feel like waiting for the Crackle B. and don't want to eat an egg mc muffin from Mickie D's but remember you are forewarned, careful of the abundance of grease.

Ok, so I was leaving Memphis and my flight was showing 90 minute delay... i didn't want to travel…read moretoo far (since I was already near the airport)... I began scouring Yelp. I came across a bunch of different places with varying reviews. I finally settled on Tom's Barbeque. The tldr is I'm so glad to have enjoyed my meal here. It's in what seemed to be a local working class neighborhood. I'll be honest, as I was driving there I second guessed where I was going. I pulled up to the parking lot and sat there a couple minutes further contemplating if it was a good idea. I don't know the area, maybe I was just overthinking it and there was no reason to be apprehensive(?) I eventually went in and it's a cool little building. I was warmly greeted and had a nice brief chat with the folks behind the counter. I didn't see exactly what I was looking for on the menu...so I finally just asked him for what I wanted to see if it was an option. He said no problem and got me hooked up. I have to say, it was the best pulled pork I've ever had. The combination of flavor and texture was out of this world. I seek out barbecue places all across the country, and I can definitely say this was the best pulled pork I've had. I got a side of mac & cheese, which by appearance I didn't think I would love. It looked a little little bit like nacho cheese sauce... but much like this place, don't judge a book by its cover and take a bite. The mac & cheese was awesome. When I was done eating, I had the chance to chat with them for a few more minutes. Awesome folks, very welcoming and a pleasure to meet them. Next time I'm in town, I will certainly go back. The quality of food here was far better than any of the touristy, bougie barbecue places I've been in Memphis. As a side note incase anyone is bored and still reading this... just because your flight shows delayed by 90 mins doesn't mean it will stay that way. As I was pulling up to the airport, I got a notification it was only going to be a 15 minute delay (not 90 like the prior notification said). My first reaction was UPSET, like darn, I'm gonna miss this flight. My next thought was "oh well, I already know that Tom's is open tomorrow :) " ended up making the flight, but if I hadn't, I would've certainly come back for another awesome meal the next day!

Never had Memphis bbq so we were super excited to try this place that's been on triple D…read more Also, my rating might be a little biased due to spending lots of time in TX Owner was extremely nice, ambiance felt homey Staff was attentive Pretty slow when we got there, not many patrons as it was mid afternoon but the two customers that were there looked happy eating their meals Sandwich was severely dry, but a GREAT portion size, the thing was huge. They def didn't skimp on the protein so I give them that. Next time I'll just put a lot more of their spicy bbq sauce on it Disappointed in the sandwich, & didn't get the onions/pickles I asked for but the chopped chicken, & sausage were pretty good Coleslaw was surprisingly pretty good as well But their spicy bbq sauce was GREAT!!! will definitely be back to try their ribs this time

I was here on a Friday at 2:00. Only bbq was pulled pork. They offer sides and ribs and other…read morethings on Saturday but not during the week. This is the most hole in the wall place I've been in my life. And I frequently look for interesting places. Not sure about this place. I'll try again on a Saturday

I'm an out of stater doing some work in Millington and stopped here on my way from Memphis. This…read moreplace has excellent food and gets five stars for what it is - a neighborhood roadside takeout place. Don't plan to eat here since there's only one table. It's in the middle of a residential area and looks a bit worn but the food was great..I got catfish with chicken wings and fries, the pulled pork sandwich, and the pineapple coconut cherry cake. Wings were great and interestingly had some dark meat. Catfish was excellent and the pork sandwich was perfect and overflowing with meat. The service was good and the cook came out too and was friendly. Ask for condiments and utensils though because they don't automatically put them in the bag.

My family generally tries to eat "clean". However, on holidays, we go "hog wild", so to speak. Bbq…read moreis one of our guilty pleasures. We invite the family over and buy a couple of slabs for take-out from one of our favorites (Interstate, Cozy Corner, and The Barbecue Shop). They rarely disappoint. I was surprised that Interstate didn't have a higher Yelp score. Could that be because of their airport restaurant? Well, I've never been to the airport restaurant, but the tried and true restaurant on Third Street hasn't disappointed us.

Wonderful BBQ! Lots of variety! No hype! Neely family establishment!…read more So many BBQ spots in Memphis get all the attention. Interstate BBQ is away from the downtown lights and glamor. You can dine-in here, order ahead or even use their convenient drive-thru! They have all the Memphis classics (ribs, BBQ sandwiches, etc.) but even more variety than most, including: BBQ Spaghetti, Rib Tips, Sausages, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Whole Chicken, and delicious cakes -like Red Velvet & Pecan Pie! (Yes, I've tried most of these over the years! LOL) They are right of the I-55 interstate (3rd St exit). I'm frequently in neighborhood, so it's easy to order ahead. I think they have great deals on their huge BBQ sandwiches (warning -they're so good & messy!) 1-pound Rib Tips & Smoke Sausages! Simply order ahead, jump off I-55 & pick them up! You can also ask for HOT BBQ sauce (just a hint of heat -cause I'm a hot-head, but I'll take all the added heat I can get!) Free Parking! Big Parking Lot. Super-Friendly People! Delicious Food. Decent Prices. I recommend!