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

What a warm welcome to lunch after a morning at Graceland! We asked for recommendations on what to…read morehave for lunch & Mrs. Pollard was very helpful & friendly. We had: pulled pork, rib ends, beef, baked beans, green beans, potato salad, & bbq spaghetti. I had mild bbq sauce, but my hubby chose the hot bbq sauce. We enjoyed everything, especially the potato salad & pulled pork. My hubby loved the bbq spaghetti. So unique & tasty! We were happy to have found this Mon & Pop bbq restaurant! Thanks, Mrs. Pollard, for your hospitality. We'll watch for #20 when Titans play Texans.

I rated this bbq joint a 4. Would be 5 stars, but you cannot…read moreget a 2 meat plate and mix beef and pork or pork and chicken. The duo is 2 kinda of pork. Also, no cornbread! Good food, good service. Sausage was the best IMO.

Try the BBQ spaghetti with a house salad!! Great combination!! Only place in Memphis where you can…read moreget bbq spaghetti like this!! Best fries in town! Friendly servers!! Local flare!!! A must try for locals and visitors!

I will say Tina the waitress was very kind, and the restaurant itself was clean with a decent…read moreatmosphere. I can't give any recommendation to visit here though because the food is subpar. I had a BBQ pork sandwich, fries, and some pork nachos. The fries were fine. Obviously frozen but they were fine. The pulled pork was pretty bad. It tasted like pre packaged pulled pork like you'd buy at the local meat department. It either came on a delivery truck or it was held for way too long under a steamer. It was soft, mushy, and had zero texture. There was no bark to speak of. The flavor was bland. The nachos were horrible. It had the same mushy pulled pork and came with the plasticky nacho cheese that you get at gas stations. It's literally the same bright yellow "cheese" that you pump on your nachos at Exxon. This is an era when even bars are deep frying tortillas to make their own chips, they make their own cheese sauce, and have an assortment of toppings. This is a bag of Brim's chips, cheese that came out of a bag, old pulled pork, and some canned Jalapenos. Very disappointing and a disservice to paying customers who want a real BBQ experience. The food is not good here. I'm not sure if any actual cooking is done onsite, or if everything comes in precooked on a delivery truck. Avoid this one.

I have ordered 3 times from the G'town location always pickup. I have ordered 2 pork sandwiches & 1…read morebrisket along with a pint of beans each time. I found the food to be very good. This is Texas style BarBQ. I would suggest they setup a to-go p/u section.

This place had great hospitality. Bbq was just okay. Ribs were fatty and brisket was dry.read more

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.

What a fun place, especially if you live, laugh and love you some Elvis!…read moreI went Labor Day weekend. I can't remember who my waiter was, but he was so sweet! I had originally sat by myself but then this group of ladies I rode over with asked me to sit at their table. Because of them I ended up making friends with some ladies from Europe. Such a blast! Those rolls... Don't get me started on those puffs from heaven haha! The beans! Get the beans! Food was great as well as the atmosphere. Now to Miss. Debbie! Man are you lucky if you get the chance to meet her. She works in the gift shop. She is the SWEETEST lady in the world! Now Miss Debbie, I am coming back in January for Elvis's birthday. I live in Texas , so I am going to bring you a little something from Texas when I come back in January. Everyone needs to experience Marlow's. To the driver- I owe you a tip from the drive back- I had no cash on me :)

THIS FOOD IS DELICIOUS. And the service is great. Just eat here…read more We passed through on our way home from Storm chasing and I just picked a place on Elvis Presley Blvd. I chose wisely! The ribs are wet BBQ, not dry rub. Meat fell right off the bone. I didn't even have to pick it up - just used my fork. My friend got the BBQ chicken - we both bought barbecue sauce in the gift shop after this meal! It was so good. The potato salad - excellent. Fries - excellent. But the star was the mushrooms - they are whole and come in their own gravy. If you are from New England, get the mushrooms AND the fries, and enjoy them together just like old school fries and gravy. Pure decadence! Our server V was too fabulous. She knew the ropes and served us so well we even got a photo with her afterward. Super great tourist spot with good food - totally worth it!

I've left a review before. I just want to say this is hands down my absolute favorite BBQ place…read more If I'm within 30 miles of Memphis I'm making a detour. Do yourself a favor and come here

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!

Great food and service! Locally owned business been here a long time! Eat here a lot and have never…read morebeen disappointed!

Meh. A colleague mentioned this place, so I figured I'd…read moregive it a try. I got a jumbo pork sandwich plate with beans and slaw. Pulled/chopped pork sandwich - Here's the meh. When I go to a barbecue spot, I want to taste the smoke. NO SMOKEY TASTE. Did you oven roast your pork?? Disappointing. It was good meat without any surprise fat globs in there, so that was a plus. Beans - Seem like canned beans and they add a tiny bit of brisket to them. Definitely nothing special. Slaw - A bit weird. Yellow-ish tint. I guess they add mustard. Wasn't bad necessarily, but I prefer a good classic coleslaw. Staff was nice enough.