Been there twice now. Great food, hot fresh and flavorful and friendly service. The place didn't disappoint

Delicious pulled pork sandwiches! Fast and courteous take-out service. And if they have cupcakes, treat yourself to one. The German chocolate cupcakes were scrumptious. read more

Awesome food! The food speaks for itself ,,, literally!!!!!!!! It's delicious made fresh made right served right n they have deserts too

I'm not a big bbq pork person, usually beef, however , MY GOODNESS!!!! The pork was AMAZING!!!!! The smoke flavor was perfect, sauce complimented the meat. I'm from TX, we have hill country bbq, yet to find that quality, until now. THAT WAS THE BEST BBQ SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! Have to say too, the service was great. The man working there was so friendly and helpful. They are busy, seems like the door swung open every minute. Says a lot about a pretty small restaurant. GET A BBQ SANDWICH, IT IS WORTHY TO BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST FOR FOOD!!!!! read more

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We were passing through West Memphis and stopped for lunch. Tiny neighborhood barbecue joint but it smelled majestic and the pork sandwich was fantastic! I'd ask for double cole slaw next time. Also-- and i don't imagine this is an everyday thing-- the best red velvet cupcake I've ever had just sitting on the counter. I haven't chewed on a cupcake paper since i was a child-- it was that good! read more

Mr Williams always has some of the best bbq sandwiches in Memphis imo . When u walk in he's always there to greet u with a smile and some friendly chit chat. The food is so dam good it's a crime if u pass this place up. If you're in the area and hankering some bbq go give Mr Williams some love & u won't be disappointed read more

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Wow.... Just wow. Traveling through and wants hoping foe some barbecue. This place popped up. This is a "hole-in-the-wall" place. I don't remember if they have a table. We had the pulled pork with slaw sandwich. The man himself was siding behind the counter. The woman who helped us was very friendly and helpful. We picked up and drove off. To say it was a holy experience would NOT be an overstatement. Did I say WOW? We were going to drive back but we were kind of rushed. If I am ever back this way. I will make a pilgrimage to THE BEST barbecued pork sandwich I have ever had. read more

William's Bar-B Q - Mr. Williams is the god of barbecued pork. Get yourself here! - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

This is a very small family restaurant. Hardly any seating inside, so everyone just order takeouts. Simple menu and very affordable. We got our food pretty fast. read more

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Looked to Yelp reviews to find a local place for good barbecue. This place had some very good reviews so chose to go there. Small and clean establishment with 2 tables to eat in. We chose to carry out. We ordered 2 plates, one chopped (pork) and one chicken. They came with coleslaw, fries or beans. We chose coleslaw and one of each. Beans were too sweet for our taste and fries were not crispy as requested. The sandwiches had generous portions of meat on a large bun. We thought they forgot our slaw but found it on our sandwich. Oops, forgot that's how they do it here. read more

Really love the chopped pork BBQ sandwiches from this hole-in-the-wall spot in West Memphis. I ordered one of each, a hot and a sweet. The sweet is very, very sweet, and the hot isn't really hot at all, but is also a lot less sweet. If you like more of a traditional BBQ sauce, I would get the "hot" version. They are quite filling, and while I usually eat a lot of food, two definitely made me very full. The owner (William) is usually there, working the counter, and he's an absolute ham and a joy to talk to while you wait for your food. They are currently only doing takeout, and are cash only (the sandwiches are $7 each). If you like biking, you can actually rent one of the bike share bikes and get most of the way here from downtown Memphis on trails (the last 1.5 miles are via a road, but the sidewalks are wide too). Definitely worth a visit! read more

Closed early and dark.. It looked like it was out of business at 5:30 on a weeknight in December 2022. Sorry! read more

The food was amazing. The service was excellent. I will absolutely be back. Prices were great. Catfish was best I've had. A menu with only what you need. read more

The food is not the same, pork is now roasted in oven! So the charcoal taste is lost! Price of sandwich has risen to $12 but they are using a smaller bun! Increased cost, lost taste and unpredictable hours! Wouldn't waste my time! Legacy business gone to hell! read more

We read up on the reviews of this little place while road tripping and looking for BBQ near Memphis. We had to stop in and see if we caught a glimpse of Mr. William's. WE SURE DID! He is so sweet and I believe it was his daughter helping out at the counter. The food was out quickly and we hardly waited 5 minutes! BEST baked beans I've ever had ( don't tell my mom). The sausage was amazing as was the pulled pork with coleslaw! I'm sad we don't live closer. I highly recommend stopping in here and checking out this cool place! read more

This seemed to be the place in West Memphis to get BBQ, so I had to come since I had a project in West Memphis one day. It's a pretty basic building from the outside with a gravel lot, 1/2 block off the main drag. Inside is pretty basic too with 7 tables for dining. I'd give them 3.5 stars, but bumped it up to 4 due to the reasonable prices and friendly staff. I ordered the bbq (hot) sandwich, which is pulled pork, with cold slaw, a side of beans and a link of sausage. They have mild and hot bbq, but there is no spiciness to the hot. I wonder what the mild tastes like. I met the owner which is a character in his own right and will strike up a conversation with you whether you're paying attention or not. He has a lot of stories to tell. As far as the items I tried, I really enjoyed the bbq sandwich, because they just aren't made this way in Texas. The baked bean side dish was pretty basic as it was just canned beans with added pieces of chopped pork. The sausage link is actually a sandwich you can order with or without cole slaw. It tastes like a smoked hot dog, and I don't eat hot dogs, so I didn't even finish it. Many reviewers, along with the owner, say the burger is also good. It's made with the "best" beef in town. read more

A small hidden away place that packs incredible flavors together. The mild sauce is magic. The French fries hot and tasty. Don't pass by this small venue. BBQ is just as good as any you can get in Memphis. The service was kind and professional. read more

Get the "hot with coleslaw" and baked beans, you won't regret it. Mr. Williams is in his eighties and has been a staple in the area for over 60 years and his Bar- BQ has stood the test of time throughout those years. The bologna sandwich is also a good option. Stop by, you won't regret it! Cash only, meat is typically gone by 3pm. If the door is locked, they're sold out! read more

Best pork sandwiches we have ever had! Food came out fast. DEFINITELY give it a try!!

Tried William's while on a bbq tour of the Memphis area. Added them to the list at the last minute and so glad I did. We tried them shortly after they had opened. The interior looked basic but had some seating so we chose to fine in. We ordered the regular bbq sandwiches, with fries and baked bean for sides. What a fantastic sandwich. Quintessential Memphis bbq with smoked chopped pork topped with slaw and a terrific sauce. Just delicious, comparable to the more famous Payne's. And the sides were great too! Loved the seasoned fries actually. This place is a hidden gem, and has been open a very long time with the owner still working behind the counter. Friendly people and I hope they're open for many year to come. If you love barbecue you owe it to yourself to give them a try. read more

William's Bar-B Q - Awesome bbq sandwiches and yummy fries! - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

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I love this place. The BEST BBQ pork sandwich I've ever had. Menu is limited - cash only -- and they don't have a lot of options - but they know what they do well - and that's what they offer. It's a good example for other places. You won't be disappointed. Always friendly - and always a GREAT sandwich. (So good - I usually get two) read more

I don't normally work in Left Memphis, but I found this near where I was and saw that it had 5 stars for 25 reviews. I normally don't start off with BBQ at most places, because it has to be really good to impress me. I felt pretty confident it would be good based on the review average, so I got a jumbo with fries. Mr. Williams was behind the counter. This man is in his 80s. Such a cool old guy. He opened this place 54 years ago in 63. He knows his BBQ. He said he still cooks it himself 6 days a week. I talked to him for about 10 minutes. I asked him what a jumbo cost in 63 when he opened, but he couldn't remember. These guys are pretty slow. Mr. Williams has his own old school way of doing things. There's no cash register or fancy computers. He adds and subtracts on notebook paper. He won't take your order until the last person is served. He had two people working in the back, but he only gives them one order at a time. He says this way they can't make mistakes. I got lucky getting there before the crowd did, but when the crowd did get there, it was a 30 minute wait. Nobody bitched about it. They waited on their food because they knew how good it was. I asked Mr. Williams when he would retire and what would become of his place. He said he'll never retire and he won't quit working until they take him to Forest Hill. One of his employees will inherit the restaurant to keep it going. It's an old building, but not necessarily in a bad way. It'll do for BBQ, but I wouldn't make it a place for date night. But then again, being it's Arkansas, it's not that bad. As far as the BBQ goes, it was 5 star. Not necessarily the best I've ever had, but it was one of them. I dare you to write a negative review! Trust me, it's good!! read more

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Very nice people, but the food was not good at all. I had the jumbo BBQ that was fatty and tasteless. Way overpriced for the quality of the food too! read more

Just passing through West Memphis on a road trip, I wanted to try some local barbecue, and this place was amazing, it had everything from employees with great hospitality and amazing food. I'd definitely come back if I ever pass back through. read more

William's Bar-B Q - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

Don't judge a place by its cover. Simple, tasty bbq with a hot sauce that had a soft kick and nice flavor. Add some fresh coleslaw to balance out the bbq sandwich. Quick, friendly service and clean tables. Don't let the gravel driveway or somewhat worn look have you drive away. Stop in and read more

This is a quick stop along the Hwy55. Very simple menu. Get the chopped bbq sandwich HOT with coleslaw. It's not Hot at all. Be careful, it will fall apart but it's so delicious. William is a workaholic-says he hopes to retire this year. Stop by and say "hello." read more

William's Bar-B Q - Pic of 82-year-old owner - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

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Food was excellent and employees very nice. Wife and I stopped for some lunch as we're both certified BBQ judges for a couple of different organizations, we like to try different places. We will definitely be back to Williams as the entire experience was great! read more

William's Bar-B Q - Mr Williams. Extremely nice gentleman. - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

My friend was requiring us to stop here on our 18+ hour road trip. He was setting our expectations super high. The first time he ever had Mr. Williams BBQ he cried. His expectations were on point! The people were incredibly kind, friendly and helpful! Mr. Williams himself was there telling lots of stories! The BBQ sandwich with coleslaw on it was mouthwatering good. Seriously melt in your mouth good. I had to close my eyes a few times when I took a bite just to savor the flavor and goodness. Parking can be a bit tough but they were super busy so it makes sense! This is definitely off the beaten path but I can officially say I will ALWAYS make sure I stop on my way through Memphis! You will not regret stoping here and will be sorry if you don't! read more

William's Bar-B Q - Bbq sandwich and cajun fries - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

Fresh off the plane and gearing up for a long drive, I needed something good 'n substantial. This is what I like to call the finest of the hole in the wall establishments: you'll drive right by it if you aint looking right. I've heard tales that West Memphis can be a bit rough, but I didn't encounter anything other than friendly, quiet but warm welcomes. The interior is pretty bare bones with just a few tables where you're welcome to--and probably should--sit, especially if you get the BBQ sammich... ...which are made fresh to order, with a choice of mild or hot sauce. I added a side of fries that came out PIPING hot swaddled in coffee filters. I love resourceful people. What better way to sop up grease? The sammich was delectable. Absolutely delicious. I mean, sensationally smoky in each bite, the sauce was body rollin' over erry last li'l piece of tender pork. Y'all might as well put on some Barry White and Isaac Hayes with this 'cause I took my time getting to know this sandwich! I got it like some folks like it--went out my comfort zone a bit--with cole slaw right all up innit. I licked all my fingers and so shall you. Bibs UP! read more

William's Bar-B Q - Fries served mighty hot, in a coffee filter. - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

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Awesome. We came in for lunch from Texas today. Awesome food and service. We will be back!! Thank you Mr. William read more

From experience, the most basic 'ol restaurants are the most memorable. The menu isn't very big but has your staples like bbq sandwich, fish plates, beans, sausage and slaw. The beans were so flavorful. BBQ sandwiches were huge and the fish plate was fried to order. There's nothing fancy about this place but if you're looking for a good meal you need to drop in. Cash only! Mr. Williams was behind the counter talking to customers and was as friendly as could be. I'll give him 5 stars any day! read more

Excellent bbq sandwiches. Highly recommend if your looking for good bbq. This is not a sit down restaurant, but everything was packed and ready for our family to enjoy as we continued on our trip. read more

Best Bar B Que! Mr. Williams takes extra care to prepare fresh pork bar b que every day! Great sides. Must stop. Mr. Williams is quite the food legend! read more

Whoa Nelly!!! This is what BBQ is all about. This is a no-nonsense place and as authentic as it gets, this is what you think of when you think of a "Real" Tennessee BBQ experience. It's small but cozy, service is down-home welcoming and the food is...what is better than perfect? I'd tell you what to eat, but anything and everything is great. The meat was tender, the sauce was sweet and tangy and tasted better when licked off my fingers. This has been added to my A+ list of restaurants. This is is the one or two places that define a city for me, that I have to visit every time i swing through town. Just GREAT! read more

They are the best bbq in town they have redecorated the front of the house and they super friendly. Every one in my family love to eat there as often as we can and Mr William is a delight . People from out of town always frequent his business. It the best eatery in town read more

Doing a cross country and found Williams on yelp and it is definitely 5 star. Tiny little place off the main road. William was a delight to talk to. 81 years old and still loves what he does, 50 years in business. The pork sandwiches are to die for, perfect sauce and melt in your mouth. Loved it!! read more

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Ya, how can you not give a 5? I've lived in Memphis for over 4 years now and have had quite a bit of BBQ. I made my first trip to William's BBQ today and go the chopped pork sandwich w/ mild sauce + water = $7.50. While other BBQ joints that are well known try to be unique w/ the sandwich (paynes/cozy corner/bbq shop), this sandwich is a straightforward sandwich and it hits the nail on the head. Pork was fantastic, not much fat, good mix of both tender crispy pieces. Bread (standard bun) and slaw are standard, not meant to be the stars of the show in this case. I found the sauce to be exceptional. A bit sweeter than I would expect but absolutely delicious. Overall, sandwich reminded me quite a bit of Tom's sandwich... just a damn good traditional pork sandwich on a bun. Great value. I still prefer Cozy Corner or Paynes on account of the uniqueness, however this is certainly worth seeking out. Agree that if you're a tourist downtown (where I live), and you're a foodie... skip central and rezendvous and make the 15 min drive to this unassuming spot for a pork sandwich (and of course cozy corner, paynes, bbq shop as well). read more

Best bbq we have had in a long time, the owner greeted us and talked to us while our food was put together. If your in Memphis stop in for some good food and a great deal. read more

Wow!!!! You all got to eat here. That's all that needs to be said. BBQ was awesome!! read more

William's Bar-B Q - BBQ sandwich. Delicious!!! - Barbeque Near Me - West Memphis, Arkansas

What can I say that others haven't! This is the best bar b que we've ever had. Sooooo fresh and wonderful sauce. Sandwiches are huge! Wish we were in town longer. It would definitely be a return trip if we were. And as others have said William is a great character and a fine gentleman. read more

Good BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. Ave price $6.50. Located in West Memphis. I recommend good for a Saturday evening lunch. read more