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Tops BBQ
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8.3/ 10
0 reviews“Smokehouse standards on the Midtown side of Lamar”
Tops on Lamar Avenue runs the same green-hickory, pork-shoulder cook that has defined the chain since 1952, planted in the heart of the city on the Midtown side of Lamar. It is a steady, familiar barbecue counter with the drive-thru and long daily schedule the brand is known for, serving a busy urban stretch that never slows down. The menu holds the Tops line without deviation: chopped pork sandwiches sauced the Memphis way, rib plates off the pit, and pork shoulder sold by the pound for the take-home crowd. Breakfast opens the day early, and the Southern smokehouse burger keeps a griddle option going. Nothing here reinvents the formula; it delivers the classic Tops experience, fast and hot, to the Midtown side of Lamar, exactly where the city's everyday barbecue habit lives.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30am–8:45pm, Fri–Sat 8:30am–9:45pm, Sun 8:30am–7:45pm
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- BBQ Pork Sandwich, Chopped BBQ Plate, and Rib Plate
What to Order
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BBQ Pork Sandwich2
Chopped BBQ Plate3
Rib Plate4
Pork Shoulder by the Pound5
Southern Smokehouse BurgerWhy It Stands Out
Tops on Lamar runs the same green-hickory, pork-shoulder cook the chain has served since 1952, with a drive-thru and long hours in the heart of the city. Chopped pork, ribs, and burgers come fast and hot.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 2748 Lamar Ave, Memphis, TN 38114
- Phone
- (901) 743-3480
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30am–8:45pm, Fri–Sat 8:30am–9:45pm, Sun 8:30am–7:45pm
- Website
- www.topsbarbq.com
- Price Range
- $
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Good to Know
Tops BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Tops BBQ?
Regulars point to BBQ Pork Sandwich, Chopped BBQ Plate, Rib Plate, and Pork Shoulder by the Pound.
What are Tops BBQ's hours?
Mon–Thu 8:30am–8:45pm, Fri–Sat 8:30am–9:45pm, Sun 8:30am–7:45pm
Is Tops BBQ expensive?
Tops BBQ is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Tops BBQ serve?
Tops 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.
