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    4.8 (66 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Double Smash Burger with bacon
    Chuck J.

    LUNCH ALERT! Swung by Small Town BBQ in Friendsville, TN--and let us tell you, the smoked chicken wrap hit the spot! Juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor. And those beef tallow fries? Next level. Golden, crispy, and loaded with rich flavor. If you're rollin' through East Tennessee, make sure this local gem is on your foodie map. Support small, eat big. If you're showing up at noon, it made from scratch. Friendsville, TN #SmallTownBBQ #EastTennesseeEats #BBQLovers #SmokedChicken #TallowFries #SupportLocal #FriendsvilleTN #LunchGoals

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    S W.

    Oh My Goodness!! Best BBQ I have EVER had!!! I got pulled pork with coleslaw slaw and beans. They had a bunch of different sauces to put on your meat, but I didn't need ANY! The pulled pork was so tender and the burnt ends were so crunchy and tasty!! I loved every bite!! So delicious!!! Yummmm!! I'll be back for sure!!

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    Mary T.

    Y'all!!! Hands Down my favorite BBQ around! Tasty, mouthwatering, smoked deliciousness, they've certainly figured it out. In the heart of Friendsville, just a short drive from Knoxville, this cute little place will knock your socks off with flavor. Locally owned, Chef James, is what I would call a smoke pit master. I have never had a bad meal here. My favorite thing on the menu right now is his smoked chicken salad wrap, it's so freaking good. Topped with a chicken sauce, stuffed with lettuce tomato and sweet & spicy pickles, YUM! My mouth is watering as I write this review. I literally love everything here, the smoked pulled pork, the smoked chicken, the smoked bologna, the ribs, the smash burgers etc, the list could go on forever! OMG and please try that burrito, it's HUGE but oh so good! I usually have to take half home. Don't even get me started on the variety of barbecue sauces he has, I love every single one! LOVE LOVE LOVE, and I am that saucy person! They are very active on Facebook so you can see his daily specials along with pictures of what you would be eating. They also offer catering so if you have an event coming up just ask them. If you haven't tried this place out then you need to get off your hiny and drive out there and eat some delicious BBQ. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I hope you love this place as much as I do! Cheers and Enjoy!

    Brisket sandwich with slaw and fries!
    Jody Y.

    The name says it all. As soon as you walk in, the smell of barbecue takes over. A friendly small town smile and hello greets you. Service was fast and easy. The food was next level for a small town. A definite small town gem!

    Smoked Shepherds Pie - today's special
    Lisa C.

    Legit pulled pork bbq, inventive scratch-made daily specials, and friendly service. Really cool old mercantile building. If they had a bar, it would push it over the top. Highly recommend - have been twice in 4 days

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    2 months ago

    Best BBQ I've ever had!! Had it for the first time the other week and we've been back three times. The ribs are incredible.

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    Great food.... Worth it to go And get anything they have. You won't regret it. The bbq is great, and the sides are off the chain!

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    Excellent! The Tritip, Ribs and Brisket had an excellent favor!!!!! I will drive 20 min to buy it again and again.

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    Love the food. From Pork to Brisket and Ribs the food is always delicious and the service is great. Our favorite BBQ place

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    The food and the service was great. Our new go to B-B-Que place. You need to get there early if it's lunch time but well worth it.

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    Very cute little restaurant! The food is fantastic and the people are always friendly.

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    Food was excellent and service was even better! The decor was beautiful and classic hometown. We felt like we were in Mayberry!

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    Really great food. Love the ambience and the location. Almost the entire menu is gluten free and it…read morewas so amazing, even my husband who doesn't eat gluten free loved it all. The Mac n cheese was the best I've ever had. The Brussels are glorious and the fried pickles are the best ever. Truly great food.

    I was on the hunt for BBQ on a Sunday on Knoxville. It was pretty tough as several BBQ joints are…read moreclosed on a Sunday. That led me to The Humble Hog. First of all, be prepared to search for parking but I found a parking garage about a block away. I walked in and was greeted by a very friendly bartender who made a good bit of conversation with me. I appreciated that and he recommended the wings. I wish I had taken him up on the wings. More on that in a moment. I felt like pulled pork though so I went with the sandwich and Chipotle mac and cheese. The pulled pork was tender, seasoned well, and went well with all the sauces. I never had Chipotle mac and cheese as it was a little spicy but oh so creamy and cheesy! There are 4 sauces - 3 on the table that are tomato base (mild, Chipotle, and Habanero) and the Alabama white you have to request. The Alabama White was my favorite as it was very black peppery. And that is why I should have taken the bartender up on the wings because that sauce with the wings would have been amazing. The other 3 sauces were thick and rich. My sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! Very good BBQ overall though it is limited and pricey and worth a visit to downtown Knoxville.

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    It is a great concert venue, we saw Wes Bayliss in the indoor studio sound was great the food is…read morepretty good. The place is super busy on a Friday night when a show is playing. The service is pretty good for the amount of people that were there.

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