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Pappy's BBQ
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8.0/ 10
765 reviews“Family-run Collierville pit with old-fashioned flavor”
Pappy's BBQ is a family-run operation that has brought old-fashioned Memphis barbecue to Collierville since 1995. It sits squarely in the eastern suburbs and cooks like a place with no interest in trends, the kind of counter where the recipes have been handed along rather than reinvented. The dry-rub ribs are cooked low and slow over hickory until the seasoning sets into a firm bark, and the pork is hand-pulled to a deliberate mix of crust and tender interior. Chopped pork sandwiches on a bun, a full BBQ plate with sides, and whole-bird smoked chicken fill out an unhurried menu. Nothing here is chasing novelty; Pappy's just cooks honest barbecue the way generations of Memphis pits have, which is precisely why Collierville keeps it close and the family keeps the pit lit.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Wed–Sat 11am–8pm
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- Dry Rub Ribs, Hand-Pulled Pork, and Chopped Pork Sandwich
What to Order
1
Dry Rub Ribs2
Hand-Pulled Pork3
Chopped Pork Sandwich4
BBQ Plate5
Smoked ChickenWhy It Stands Out
A family-run Collierville pit cooking old-fashioned Memphis barbecue since 1995. The hickory-smoked dry-rub ribs and hand-pulled pork skip novelty for honest, generations-old technique.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 576 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017
- Phone
- (901) 854-4636
- Hours
- Wed–Sat 11am–8pm
- Price Range
- $
- Established
- 1995
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.5
Bark8.3
Tenderness8.8
Value9.0
Atmosphere7.5
Consistency8.5
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Good to Know
Pappy's BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Pappy's BBQ?
Regulars point to Dry Rub Ribs, Hand-Pulled Pork, Chopped Pork Sandwich, and BBQ Plate.
What are Pappy's BBQ's hours?
Wed–Sat 11am–8pm
What days is Pappy's BBQ closed?
Pappy's BBQ is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Pappy's BBQ expensive?
Pappy's BBQ is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Pappy's BBQ serve?
Pappy's BBQ serves Memphis Style barbecue — Memphis BBQ is rib country. The great debate is wet vs. dry: dry ribs are coated in a paprika-heavy spice rub and served without sauce, while wet ribs are glazed with a tomato-vinegar based sauce. Memphis also claims BBQ spaghetti and the BBQ nachos.
When did Pappy's BBQ open?
Pappy's BBQ has been serving Memphis barbecue since 1995.
