I grew up around the corner and had the opportunity to stop by after not visiting this landmark restaurant for 40 years. It looks just the same as I remember. This is a long standing fixture and it's simple inside but unchanged. The employees were nice and the tables were clean. I ordered my usual pulled pork sandwich that comes with Cole slaw on it. A little surprised this was the jumbo and glad I didn't order the regular size. It was a little shy on the bbq sauce but made up for it in the first bite. Just as I remembered. Nothing fancy but over 30 years later it's just as good as I remember. read more

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Came here to eat lunch and had a girl behind the counter tell me what I could and could not get to eat. Apparently they were having issues with power and could not get anything that required frying. Instead of waiting and allowing me to order first to see if I was wanting something requiring frying, she told me. In fact, she told everyone who came in that day whether she was behind the counter or sitting down across the restaurant on her pseudo break. Each time in the same rude and monotonous tone like when the Griswold get to Wally World and get told by the statue the park is closed. Then I handed her my payment and she argued with me about the gift certificates value, not once but three times, until finally, another employee got involved and corrected her about the value of the certificate. No apology. The apology came from the other employee who overheard our interaction. As I sat and ate my delicious lunch, an old man came in and she began her speech. He interrupted her and said "why don't you let me tell you want I want and then we'll see if you need to tell me what I can't have." Hell yeah ol' timer! One man came in, heard the way she talked to him, and walked back out the door. By the way, what I wanted didn't require frying. Look, I've been coming here for over 4 decades. I came here with my parents and brought my children here so it's kind of sentimental. I would recommend they put a person with a little more personality behind the counter and someone who knows how to interact with the public. If this was your first time here and you weren't even greeted properly but told what's not working and what you can't order, I doubt you'd even want to come back. I wonder how many first time customers came in that day who won't return. read more

Upon entering the restaurant the floor was very slippery, I walk with a cane. I actually slid twice as I was walking across the floor. We wasn't greeted upon entering the restaurant. After ordering we got our food and drinks. The fries were fried hard, the coleslaw tastes like pickles, the baked beans were okay. The pulled pork sandwich tastes like vinegar, it was small to be 'jumbo' and the meat wasn't hot. The Barqs Rootbeer drink was watered down and tasteless. This was my second time visiting and I'm not at all pleased with food and the cleanliness of this restaurant. There was also flies flying around. read more

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Inedible. The baked beans taste like a metal can. The slaw has a weird Tate and texture, it seems rancid. The Nacho chips are very low quality and stale on top of that. The cheese sauce ... it's just bad. read more

This place is filthy- my feet were sticking to the mats the floor is filthy- I wish Mr Charlie still owned it - the new owners don't care

The breakfast here is solid and it's cheap! The lady that cleans the lobby in the mornings is the nicest person I've come across in restaurant customer service. She greets everyone and always has a smile on her face. She's a gem! I'm not sure her name but she is truly a light and blessing. read more

I've been coming here for 40+ years and it never disappoints! It's the best bbq in the city with solid sides and a great breakfast.

Barbecue is hit or miss BUT maybe the best flattop cheeseburger in town. Pretty good fries and onion rings. Counter staff friendly.

Ordered Double cheeseburger and large fries. From what I was told they were very good. Also order a hamburger everything no tomatoes on a plate with beans and onion rings. Menu states make it a plate subbing potato salad/onion rings is $3.78. Actually charged $4.13 and when I got home my hamburger was meat and bun. no condiments. Always have enjoyed eating at Three Little Pigs but today I was left disappointed. read more

Over the past few decades I've regularly eaten here, and overall have greatly enjoyed their food. The best thing that that this little joint has is their pulled, chopped pork. (I feel sorry for the tourists who miss out on good barbecue by getting trapped at Corky's or The Rendezvous.) read more

What happened to Three Little Pigs? Is it the new management? I just ordered a family onion rings that I know the cashier said onion rings because I heard her say fry them extra because I was traveling to Lakeland. I get to Lakeland and I have a family size okra. Which would be fine if my family liked okra. Thankfully they got the onion rings instead of fries on my two jumbo plates right, but now I'm stuck with a styrofoam container of okra that I paid for that no one will eat. And I tried to call, but the phone just going to voicemail asking me to enter a number? Seriously? I understand mistakes happen but now my only recourse is to drive 20 minutes away to take this back. And honestly, the cashier seemed so uninterested, she could have said onion rings and rang up okra - who knows!! And don't try to leave a comment on their web page / that gives an error, too! Wrong order, phone doesn't work and website comment is broke. That's just poor business. read more

Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - Okra instead of the onion rings I ordered. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Extremely rude staff today about 10:30. Wont go back. I was a semi-regular for over 20 years.

Good prices, burger is fantastic. Highly recommend trying this out. Service is good too. Just great overall experience every time!

This BBQ is amazing! This is a must try bbq joint. It's very sanitary & quiet. People run to this location because they are aware of the spicy goodness that this place holds. This place is all about tender delicious meaty goodness. This is slowly becoming a Memphis favorite. The lines are always long. The people who work here are friendly and professional. The food is totally worth it. Old fashioned BBQ with a spicy goodness. I give it 5 stars. read more

Food is excellent but don't order through Slice. I picked up after getting notification it was ready. Sides were cold and left off something I ordered. This is second time I was missing food. Restaurant made up for missing item but no explanation for cold sides read more

Called 8 times to place an order as I drove from downtown to the location at 6:00pm. No answer. Including once when I was standing in their nearly empty restaurant. This was to get burgers because the last time I got a BBQ it was not suitable to eat. I do not recommend them anymore. Go to Tops is my recommendation. I went to subway. read more

Fast and great food and service. I go at least once a week. I make it a destination since it is an hour from my house This is a great place, never disappointed, and the people are great. read more

I had the jumbo BBQ plate with tea for lunch.The fries were seasoned coated and excellent. Wish there was a larger portion but the BBQ took up a good portion of the plate. Good trade off. BBQ sauce was vinegar base with some sweetness as was the slaw . Baked beans when flavorful as well but I would add a touch of sweetness like honey and hickory smoke. I always save the bread for later but on the way home... one bite and that was it Tea was perfect ..not watered down or strong and overbearing . BBQ was the best! The meat flavor,texture and moisture was excellent. Cleanest chopped meat I've had in years. Service great and nice large screen sports TV screens. Highly recommend read more

3 Little Pigs is wonderful! They have a great menu, service, & not too expensive. You're treated like family read more

I stopped to get a pound of barbeque and it came w the barbeque sauce. Before tasting it I poured it on the meat and yuck!! The sauce is horrible! Tastes like vinegar and it looks weird like stuff floating on the top! Ruined my dinner!! read more

Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - Barbeque worse sauce ever. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I used to love to come here and eat, years ago. The past two visits the food has been worthy of sending back. The last visit we ordered a breakfast plate and the eggs were un-eatable and sausage burned to a crisp. The inside of the diner is just gross now too. I am a local supporter but not when things go downhill. I hope things change at this place bc it was a great place for many years. read more

First and only time I'll order from there. While waiting...The cashier must've scratched under her t-shirt 10?times and pulled it up to wipe her nose. She may have not touched the food but it was too much for me. Took the order and threw it out. Bummer read more

My first time ordering from Three little pigs so I tried the burger Q very interesting combination also very good as well as fulfilling I enjoyed my burger and barbecue all in one read more

Three Little Pigs BBQ was a pleasant surprise! I had the handy dandy coupon book out looking for a new place to try with a coworker and there it was! On page 119, Three Little Pigs BBQ! We said, what the heck. We've seen it a ton of times but we've never stopped in so we tore out the coupon and blazed a trail I've to the location on Quince. Upon arrival, I noticed the clientele seemed to be nice people so I asked a gentleman on the way in if the place was good. He was an older gentleman wearing a security guard uniform and he had a large sack full of to-go food. He raised his head to greet me and said, oh yea! We entered to business and to our pleasant surprise the restaurant was nice and clean. The employees were polite and kind as they created us. The aroma of fresh smoked BBQ filled the room and we stepped up and ordered two Jumbo Combos, Slaw & Sauce on the sandwiches with fries and Sweet tea. We waited about 2 minutes max. and our name was called as our tray of delicious moist BBQ was placed on the counter for pickup. We grabbed it and didn't waste a moment digging in. The BBQ was the perfect color, texture, and flavor. Dark on the outside, pink in the middle, and so juicy and fresh! The bun and slaw were married so well with that delicious pulled pork I couldn't describe them to you if I tried. The fries were delicious too! They were very crispy and warm. We really enjoyed lunch and we've already made plans to return for breakfast one day with the other guys in the office! The place kinda reminds you of a Tops BBQ but WAY better! It's super clean, and they offer a wider variety of food, sides, deserts, and even Breakfast! Great Job Guys! read more

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Something is different. Been awhile since I've been in but evidently they've changed ownership. I took a friend in and we both got the pork plate. It was pretty bad. BBQ pork was like it was boiled and was drowned in sauce. The slaw was the only thing that was edible. They give you a Marie Calender roll for your plate instead of a toaster bun. Not acceptable. Beans and fries were nasty. read more

On a scale of 1-10, I rate them a 5. And, the reason for the five rating is any place that smothers their sandwich in sauce is hiding something. That is substandard BBQ. Three Little pigs doesn't need to smother their sandwiches in barbecue sauce. Even though it is consistently less smoky than better places, it is consistent with no fat and gristle. I hear their cheeseburgers are better than the barbecue. I've never had the cheeseburger, so I don't know about that. Tops is a place where you go and are Jonesin for barbecue but there's no One & Only, Corky's, Paynes, or Cozy Corner close. read more

I was here in December 2012, on a road trip from CA to VA, and had to get some Memphis BBQ. My fiancee ordered a BBQ plate which apparently we were meant to share. It was so good, I ate 75% of it before realizing I should at least offer him some! Bar-B-Q Plates include Bar-B-Q Pork, a Schubert roll, beans, slaw, & fries. Now I'm normally not a fan of beans, but these were delicious! Everything was the perfect combination of tastes that when I think BBQ, I'm always thinking about Memphis. My fiancee, who at this current moment is nearing Memphis and going to stop by, has me drooling over this food in good ole Cali...and I just ate! Maybe it's the great memory I had of driving from West to East coast that makes this place so much more exciting. Even if that's the case, I still like this place! read more

If I could give this restaurant a ZERO star I would. Rudest customer service EVER! I'm hoping not because of my skin color because I never like to play the race card. I walk in and the 1st thing 70 year old lady says to me is "what will you have -- I can't hear you!" I was still looking at the menu -- have not even said one word. Politely made my order and yes ma'am and thank you to her. Even the teenage workers around were dropping their jaws. Waiting for my order -- older white gentleman walks in-- she's as sweet as can be to him-- "how may I help you today.." I'm happy to support local. Hopefully the owner will read this -- if you want people to eat at your establishment -- train your employees to treat people how they want to be treated. Furthermore, have your older workers set a good example for the teenagers working there. read more

Tuesday night my husband got an 8 pack. We got 1 pound of meat, sauce and a substitute of beans (only 8 Oz) instead of coleslaw. Do you seriously think 1 pound of meat and 8 ounces of beans is enough for 8 sandwiches? I am very unhappy and embarrassed. We only wanted to serve 5. I'm giving you a chance to make this right before I post a review. Food was good but it was not enough for 8 sandwiches. I tried to contact them thru messenger, thru their website and by phone. I have received no response. read more

Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - Website will not allow you to contact them. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Felt great, stopped In for breakfast. Tasted great and order was accurate. But, an hour later and I was sick. Explosively. read more

Great place for a local breakfast and everyone knows your name. Great little local place for breakfast biscuit sandwich. Clean, friendly and great place to eat local. read more

Stopped at a gas station on Mt. Mariah and asked the tenant where to get Bar B Q in this area. They directed me to Three Little Pigs at Quince and Whitestation. I ordered a junior sandwich plate. Was looking forward to eating that sandwich. Took a bite and pulled back a long strand of hair. I immediately spit everything out and threw away the plate. That did it for me, will never eat there again. Advice to owner, if your employees are gonna wear long hair and prepare food hair nets should be requirex. read more

Great breakfast plates, great neighborhood BBQ with the best pepper sauce. One of those that make Memphis bar-b-que the standard. Great serving of country ham and cooked just right, great biscuits. The benefit of country ham is that you get a real plate. Normally the plates are styrofoam...but the food is still excellent. read more

I stumbled upon this place after finding an article of it online. I'm traveling on a budget and i read that the prices were fair, so I had to give it a try. I ordered the bbq regular plate. Shredded bbq ribs with a good tangy & sweet bbq sauce! A side of cole slaw, french fries, beans, bread and a fountain drink. All for the price of $8 I was full, happy and i really enjoyed this meal! read more

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Terrible quality and quantity .. tasted horrible .. won't be eating there again. Ordered 2 regular bbq sandwiches and when I got home I felt like I was ripped off and wasn't satisfied with the sandwiches taste .. cole slaw tasted spoiled on the sandwiches, very little bbq sauce..would've rather saved my money for Tops or Central bbq that's higher quality and more quantity. read more

Pretty good! You can order at the counter or call ahead. It has a cute, old-fashioned vibe inside. I got the Barbeque sandwich plate, which comes with slaw, beans, and fries. The actual barbeque was delicious, although the sauce wasn't as tangy as I would like, but the roll was good quality. The fries are battered, which is always a plus in my book. Most of the time I can take or leave beans and slaw, but both of them were quite tasty and flavorful. I also tried the potato salad, which I liked, but found a bit mustard-forward. If you want a dessert, go for the banana pudding! The pecan pie is not homemade and not anything to write home about. Overall, I enjoyed my experience with Three Little Pigs, and I would definitely consider stopping by again the next time I'm driving down Quince! read more

The first time I ever had BBQ was from Holleman's (in West Memphis), and 11 years ago. I didn't know much about BBQ back then but what I did know is that I loved it. Years later I traveled to Texas for college and was very confused by Texas style BBQ, and while I did find myself digging in whenever I could, I always missed Arkansas (Memphis style?) BBQ. Back in Tennessee for the first time in years I knew I wanted the one thing they couldn't replicate in any of the over priced BBQ joints in NYC...pulled pork. My sister in laws parents seemed to appreciate the fact that if I was going to do BBQ I wanted to do it right, so they took us a solid 35 minutes away to the Three Little Pigs. I was forewarned that this little joint wasn't a site for sore eyes, but not to be quick to mistake its looks for the way the food tasted. As per usual I ordered way too much... I went with the jumbo BBQ platter ($6.59 / reg platter $5.79) which included a heaping serving of pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, french fries, and a sweet tea. The beans were scrumptious, the fries were some of the best I had ever had, the cole slaw was good, and the pulled pork was absolutely perfect. Moist pork doused in just the right amount of BBQ sauce. Mmm - pretty sure I was in BBQ heaven. Yeah, the decor was not anything to write home about, but the food most certainly was. The service too. The next time I'm in Memphis I will certainly be stopping in at the Three Little Pigs. --- *Cash only. **Free refills. read more

Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - Jumbo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Although I don't normally eat a burger at a BBQ joint , I still believe any good BBQ joint should have a decent burger- not here! This small thin tasteless piece of overdone meat is set on a vast landscape of generic unheated dry bun, & topped with a processed square slice of cheese that doesn't melt along with a , leftover from breakfast , piece of bacon( you pay an extra 1.50 for that "bacon cheeseburger" pleasure). So for about 5.50 you can order a BCBurger at Three Little Pigs, but DON'T DO IT! Their fries are good, though as is their breakfast so that's why I gave them 2 stars read more

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Three Little Pigs is a long-standing BBQ joint in East Memphis on Quince Road. I have eaten here a few times, but decided tonight to eat it to review it. My meal would be a standard BBQ spot meal for me: a pork sandwich topped with slaw and hot sauce, beans on the side. The beans were quite tasty. There was pork in the beans, which is something I prefer. There was no tartiness to the side dish, and in fact, there was some nice spice to it. Many times, bbq spots ignore the beans and focus entirely on the meat. I think Three Little Pigs has done a nice job on the beans, though. The bun was toasted. There's nothing wrong in my opinion with a toasted bun. It's pretty hard to screw up a bun on a BBQ sandwich. The slaw was mass-produced, or at least it tasted that way. This was disappointing. I know it's much easier to order a barrel of Sysco slaw, but it doesn't taste very good. It may have been a tub of slaw from Kroger. I expected better. The hot sauce was excellent. It was clearly made in the store or somewhere very close by. There were red pepper flakes floating throughout the spicy red sauce, and it added a much-needed boost to the pork. Which brings me to the meat. Sigh. It was flavorless, dry, and was likely cooked 18 hours or more before the meat was served to me. I was extremely disappointed in the meat, especially when seeing stacks and stacks of wood sitting by the front door of the restaurant.This spot has the ability to be a truly amazing BBQ spot. It's got history; it's got location (right next to a bowling alley), it's got a plethora of ceramic pigs for decorations ... what it doesn't have (or at least did not have tonight) is smoke-infused, tasty and moist pulled/chopped pork. I'm beginning to think there is no excellent place to get pork inside the me city limits of Memphis other than Payne's. I will continue looking (unless someone wants to kindly email me the name of a better spot). I do not think I will come back to Three Little Pigs, unless it is to try their breakfast. I may come for the beans. I doubt I will come back for the pork. Three stars, mostly for the beans and hot sauce. read more

Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - Looking inside - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great bbq sandwiches and French fries. Bbq nachos are decent, better than tops but not as good as central. Would not get a burger, I would stick to bbq and sides. This place is very good. Comparable to tops but a little more consistent. read more