We were having a local shop day for Christmas and decided to enjoy lunch here between shopping. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was friendly. Portion sizes were decent but had an intense smoked flavor. We would however eat here again. read more

I had high expectations for this place after seeing the restaurant on TN Crossroads. I ordered the Combo with brisket, ribs, and sausage. The ribs were awesome some of the best I have ever had. Good smokey flavor and very tender. The sausage, well I have had way better, just a very bland. The brisket was some of the worst I have eaten. No smoke ring very fatty, it's like they cut off the smoke ring leaving it with no flavor at all. The sides, potato salad and coleslaw were alright. I think that the disappointment of the brisket would not allow me to enjoy the sides. If I ever go back, it will be for the ribs and in order to get brisket, I'm going to want to see it first. read more

Best BBQ in town. Springfield is really fortunate the two party tag team of Willie Mae's BBQ are there to service the community. Smoke - seriously Smokey - just short of reaching for a fire extinguisher lol. You, you close, and your top lip will carry that lingering Smokey aroma around. Their portions are hearty and they produce a consistent product. They have a good thing going. My only complaint would be there sides sides didn't get as much love as their BBQ. Great choice for a meal. read more

Had the Brisket sandwich and baked beans. The brisket was so tender and flavorful! They have 4 different BBQ sauces at the table which were good. The baked beans were flavorful and you can tell these guys put care into their cooking. Service was friendly and the place was clean. I'd come back here if I was passing through. Small town with a great hole in the wall BBQ place. read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

sweet tea is among the best i've had and the brisket sandwich is very good especially for the price. A good place to watch some NFL on sunday after church the staff is friendly and walking into the restaurant the good smells tells you how good the food is. read more

I really hate to write this review, but people need to know. The food unfortunately is only a shell of what it was years back when it was the amazing Willie Mae's. The only thing I can think of is that new ownership has taken some shortcuts with the barbecue recipe because it's no longer amazing. When they reopened they were using the new smoker also and the barbecue was spot on. Little by little it has degraded into average to bad barbecue. Can't blame the smoker. No more deep smoke, no more smoke ring in the brisket. I do appreciate the generous portions, but this place is no longer worth it as a destination restaurant to visit. I find it interesting that they advertise it relentlessly like it's the same and the public should be so excited about it but the quality just isn't there anymore. And Willie Mae's management, please quit trying to guilt the public on social media into keeping the place full when you haven't kept the food quality up to what it was. If enough people comment, maybe they will bring it back but at least I can still remember how great it was when it was great. And now I get to save on gas money to not drive up there anymore. Hey, at least it's still better than Whitt's. read more

Tried this spot yesterday after Yelp search. Food was good! We had ribs, chicken and pulled pork sandwich. Ribs were perfect and pulled off the bone easy without falling apart! Baked beans were very good. Potato salad was ok. Definitely recommend you stop in for good barbecue. We all smelled like smoked meat after, but not a bad aroma read more

Delicious food, really friendly staff, and cute decor inside. Definitely will be going back for more!

Y'all!! If you haven't had Willie Mae's you need to try them. They smoke their meat and everything I've had was delicious. I absolutely love the brisket but the bbq is great too. You have to get their early or they'll sell out. Yummy!!! read more

Take this from two certified BBQ judges who decided to indulge in a sampler investigation at Willie Maes BBQ Restaurant. The results - This restaurant measures up to any of the top BBQ joints in the Nashville area. The menu includes a variety of choices, and all items (including sides) are made on the premises. Great decor, great service, great new changes at Willie Maes. We shall return. read more

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What a find!! The folks running the restaurant are absolute gems, out and about talking to customers and checking in. The decor is exactly what I hoped it would be, and reminded me of all my favorite bbq establishments. I would love to see someone pickin up on the stage in the corner sometime too! The food is blow you away good. Perfect crust on the brisket, incredibly juicy, cooked perfectly. The sides were spot on, the cornbread was great, and I enjoyed trying a few of their many sauces! Anytime I'm back in the area, it's going to be made a point to stop by Willie Maes! read more

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So I order the chicken once it tasted like chemical....But the beef brisket is good. But they're hardly open. read more

First thing you notice when you walk in is all the great smells. People were friendly and the food was awesome!

I wish I would have taken a picture, but I just dug right in. We were looking for authentic bbq and Willie Mae's did not disappoint! I had brisket with mac n cheese and cornbread and my fiancé had smoked sausage with potato salad and cornbread. Everything was delicious! I am still smelling the hickory smoke as we head back to Chicago. They were already out of ribs by the time we arrived. They only cook so much so get there early. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

We drove 45 mins to get here just before opening at11am. It didn't disappoint. Everything was delicious but the ribs and sausage were the stars for me. read more

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Pulled Pork, Sliced Beef Brisket, Greens and Slaw! OK, so we've been through this before.... I love, crave, seek and delight in BBQ whenever and wherever I have the chance. There's ALWAYS room for BBQ in my stomach, especially when it comes to Willie Mae's When I was first introduced, (I have to be honest) I was a bit skeptical. After being advised to leave my leather jacket in the car due to the overwhelming bath of hickory, I braved the smell....and oh was it a great one! The smell in this joint made we want to start my own backyard campfire. Onto the Q... As Willie Mae's does not offer a 2-meat platter, I had to opt for two 1lb orders of meat. Ummmm......twist my arm! And the photo above shows both the Pulled Pork and Sliced Beef Brisket with Green Beans and Slaw. The Pulled Pork was great, very tender, very juicy and didn't skip a beat; truthfully, it held it's own up to KC and Memphis. Now, the Brisket is a different story! As I've consumed mass amounts of BBQ over the years, I was delighted to share with the owners that Willie Mae's has the BEST BRISKET, EVER!!! Between the juiciness, the smokiness and the tenderness, it's absolute melt-in-your-mouth party. Once you add in a bit of their spicy BBQ sauce, you'll see heaven! The ambiance is great as this joint offers that old-school, small-town atmosphere. It's extremely clean and yes, it is full of a smokiness in the air. Be careful, as you'll be accused of hanging by the bonfire once you walk out of this joint! Props to Willie Mae's. DEFINITELY in my Top 5 of Favorite Joints! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Pulled Pork, Sliced Beef Brisket, Greens and Slaw! - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

Only complaint is the limited hours they are open. However food is some of best in area! read more

We went to Honeysuckle Hill Farm today and ended up nearby afterwards- and remembered seeing them on Tennessee Crossroads. The people are so kind- we liked the food- the beans and brisket were the stars of the show. We will come back again for sure. I'll skip the potato salad and Mac n cheese next time- but the rest was amazing! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Pulled pork, mac n cheese, green beans, Texas toast Brisket, cornbread, potato salad, Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

This place is phenomenal. You walk in and it's always busy, always smells good (you carry the smell back with you the rest of the day ). Their brisket is out of this world. They are a two man team. They handle everything that comes their way. The Mac and cheese is great. Even the most simple addition of dill pickles are great too. I've been eating here for years. I love this place. read more

So good! Happy that they have regular hours again!! Brisket is my fav. It blends well with the house made bbq sauce

Wow, brisket and pulled pork in my top three all time. Brisket was moist and tasty with right amount of fat. Pulled pork was crispy on edge and delicious. Only two dishes I tried. Side of beans was also amazing. They were sweet and meaty! It's an hours drive for me but I'll be making it again to taste some more deliciousness. The waitresses were spot on attentive and added to the "joint" atmosphere. read more

Good food, good service, decent pricing, nice little hidden gem hidden away in Springfield

Yankee lost outside of Nashville... What a fantastic place. Come in the door, and the beautiful smell of smoked barbecue tells the story of the food quality. Had the turkey plate with green beans. Two colleagues had different plates - chicken and brisket. Both spoke highly of their choices. Best part - ambiance and staff. Woman taking orders told us all about the area, and went out of her way from a hospitality standpoint. Wonderful experience. read more

We asked them what was good, they said everything and they were right! Got the Brisket, Pork, and had to make an extra order of the Ribs to try them. It was all incredibly delicious! I would do it all again!! You can't imagine how good the ribs are! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Ribs, Pork, and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

The food was amazing. I travel all over TN for work and this was hands down some of the best BBQ I have eaten in the state. The service was fast and very helpful in suggestions. I will stop here anytime I am in town. read more

Staying in Nashville for vaca and hitting some small towns outside of Nashville. We found Willie Mae's. Incredible find!! I had the beef brisket with Mac and cheese and coleslaw. My wife had the pork ribs with Cole slaw and potato salad. Let me just say our meals were Awesome. Incredible smoked flavor in the meats and simply one of the best BBQ places we have ever tried. We have tried numerous places but Willie Maes is worth a trip from Nashville. Already thinking about returning later this weekend!! It's worth it! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Beef Brisket plate- Awesome!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

We (mostly my husband) have been going to Willie Mae's since the day they opened their doors. Each week it seems like people are finding our little Robertson County Gem, but the quality and friendliness has not suffered one bit. Gail and Joe are the best and after several years of eating at Willie Mae's we consider them friends. You really need to give it a try. You won't be disapointed! read more

Really enjoyed this restaurant. As some of the reviews mentioned - you will smell like smoke when you leave. I didn't mind. It reminded me of barbecue competitions that we competed in years ago. Atmosphere is casual and roomy. Very appropriate for a barbecue restaurant. We arrived early, a little after 11AM. They filled up quickly. We had the brisket and rib plates. We are self admitted barbecue snobs and go out of our way for good food. We got off of I-24 while traveling to eat here. They did not disappoint. Brisket- Excellent. Tender and juicy, good portion, good smoke.The bark was really good with a dab of the 'hot sweet sauce. Ribs- Excellent. Pulled off the bone perfectly and tender. Really nice bark with a hint of brown sugar(?). Sides were above average. Beans were a little sweet and slaw had a nice vinegar finish. Sauces were top notch as well. 'Sweet with Heat' was my favorite. Enough choices to satisfy anyone. Overall, very well executed barbecue. read more

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If you're looking for good bbq, this is your place! I will admit that the only sides I've tried was the potato salad, and it was a bit bland for my taste, but nothing a little salt and pepper couldn't fix! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Visiting Springfield and found this place on yelp! When you find smoked bologna on a menu- you just gotta have it! read more

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I ordered off Uber eats @1300 but they canceled the order saying they closed ??? Guess I'll try else where

By a wide margin, some of the beat BBQ I've had in quite a while! The pork was tender and juicy. The outside bark was excellent. All of the sauces I tried were wonderful. The mac-n-cheese and baked beans were delicious. Nothing in this restaurant was even mediocre. The sweet tea was not overly sweet! I will be back! What a great little find! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - BBQ Pork Plate with Mac-n-cheese and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

Best Ribs I have ever had!!! The meat falls off the bone and the owners are very kind! I will be back frequently!

Best. Bbq. Ever. My dad eats here once a week and my husband begs for it whenever we are in the area. The food sells out fast as they have limited supply each day. But oh boy is it delicious. My personal favorite is the brisket. It practically melts in your mouth!! They have a classic country style environment and you can just smell the smoke as soon as you open the door. The owners are super friendly and make you feel at home. Definitely check this place out if you haven't already!! read more

Smoky smoking ribs. Man, oh man the ribs here are dry rubbed and still fall off the bone and taste so moist and flavorful. PS, you really do not need sauce, but do try out their bbq and hot sauce for a nice kick of flavor. Brisket plate was delicious and had a nice fat to meat ratio. The mac n cheese missed a bit of a flavor punch, as did the potato salad. However, the ribs and brisket are definitely winners for the town of Springfield. Be warned, things sell out so I would recommend dining in early, or call ahead of time. Once items are sold out, they close down for the day. For about $22 I got the brisket plate with two sides and half a slab of ribs, now that is an amazing price! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Brisket plate with Mac n cheese, cornbread, and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

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I can finally testify that they are what the ratings say they are!! My my my!! I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was everything!! I promise if they were opened for dinner I would be back tonight!! read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

Best BBQ around, never had a bad experience there. Very friendly, a lot of food, and reasonable prices. read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

A short drive in the country, and a couple of blocks off a picturesque old town square, lies Willie Mae's, home of some serious barbeque. House made sauces and sides, and specially sourced garlic pickles make this Springfield gem a Tennessee standout. The ribs and brisket are especially flavorful, as are the excellent baked beans. We found Willie Mae's while visiting from Texas, and yes, we did try Martin's - no contest. What is truly amazing is that the meats leave a lingering smoky aroma wherever they go, hands, car, fridge... Most Texas barbeque doesn't even do that! read more

Holy cow, pig or whatever yummy animal they are cooking. What a hidden gem. They only are open for lunch and I got there and they were already sold out of ribs and sausage... no worries I came for the brisket sand which, and it was excellent and a nice sized portion. Everything is smoked over hickory and has a great smoke flavor. Brisket was fork tender with a nice bark. I also got the baked beans...excellent, these are a notch above all other baked beans I've ever had... nice touch with a little pulled pork in the beans. Wow, what flavor. Their house made sweet hot sauce was also great. Some of the best BBQ I've EVER had. read more

Willie Mae's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Tennessee

Absolutely delicious and prices are good. Highly recommended. You can't go wrong with this place. Get there soon as they occasionally run out of bbq. read more